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How to Use Key Items

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Pokemon FRLG - How to Use Key Items

Key Items are items that you will obtain that will help you progress through the story in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Learn about what Key Items are and how to use them here!

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What Are Key Items?

Special Items That Progress the Story

Tea from Lady

Key Items are various special items used at certain points of the game that progress the story. These can open up new areas, trigger events, access new features, or cause certain Pokemon to appear.

List of All Key Items

How to Use Key Items

Access Through Your Bag

Pokemon FRLG - Key Items

To access Key Items, open up the game Menu and go to your Bag and go to the Key Items tab. Find an item and choose Use to access it in the overworld.

How to Open the Main Menu

Register a Key Item for Quick Access

Item Register

In the Key Items tab, you can Register a Key Item to assign it to the Select button. This allows you to immediately use the Key Item in the overworld just by pressing Select.

How to Register Items to Select Key

Some Key Items are Used Automatically

Ticket Required

Some Key Items are automatically used at certain points of the game to progress the story. New areas or events can be accessed just by having the Key Item in your Bag.

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How to Trade How to Open the Main Menu
How to Find Hidden Items How to Use Key Items
How to Get the Bike How to Get Old Rod
How to Get Good Rod How to Get Super Rod
How to Get the Old Man Out of Route 2 How to Get to Three Island
How to Register Items to Select Key How to Use Potions
How to Use Repel How to Get Silph Scope
How to Get Gold Teeth How to Get Macho Brace
How to Get Coin Case How to Get the Mystic Ticket
How to Get the Aurora Ticket How to Get to Sevii Islands
How to Get the Poke Flute How to Stop Pokemon From Evolving
How to Evolve All Pokemon How to Wake Up Snorlax
How to Check Friendship (Happiness) How to Fast Travel
How to Win at Slots in the Casino How to Get the Legendary Dogs
How to Break Rocks and Other Obstacles How to Get Berries
How to Catch 60 Pokemon Fast How to Get All 3 Starters
How to Get to Resort Gorgeous How to Get Luxury Balls
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Move Deleter Location Move Relearner Location
Where to Get The Running Shoes All Incense Locations
Amulet Coin Location Where to Find Lucky Egg and Odds
Yellow Flute Location VS Seeker Location
EXP Share Location Itemfinder Location
Rare Candy Locations Pokemon Day Care Location
All Professor Oak Aides Locations and Rewards Where to Buy Ultra Balls
Master Ball Location and Who to Use It On Name Rater Location: How to Change Nickname
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What are STAB Moves? Differences from the Original GBA Versions
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