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This is a list of Key Items and their uses in the games Pokemon Sword and Shield, the Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLCs. Read on to find out the details of each Key Item and how to find it.

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Item Effect
Adventure Guide ImageAdventure Guide A compact device that automatically collects and records advice when a Trainer is out on an adventure.
Armor Pass ImageArmor Pass A pass to go to the Isle of Armor. Show it to the rail staff at Wedgehurst Station.
Black Mane Hair ImageBlack Mane Hair Mane hair that belonged to the King of Bountiful Harvests’ beloved steed, Spectrier. The hair is very smooth to the touch.
Camping Gear ImageCamping Gear Everything you need to set up a tent and get cooking in a Wild Area or at a camping spot.
Carrot Seeds ImageCarrot Seeds Seeds to plant in a field. The kind of carrot you'll get is determined by which field you plant the seeds in.
Catching Charm ImageCatching Charm Holding it is said to increase the chance of getting a critical catch. Curiously, the charm doesn't shake much.
Crown Pass ImageCrown Pass A pass to go to the Crown Tundra. Show it to the rail staff at Wedgehurst Station.
DNA Splicers ImageDNA Splicers A splicer that fuses Kyurem and a certain Pokémon. They are said to have been one in the beginning.
Dynamax Band ImageDynamax Band A Wishing Star has been affixed to it. It lets out a light that allows Pokémon to Dynamax when at a Power Spot.
Endorsement ImageEndorsement A letter of recommendation that you'll need in order to participate in the Gym Challenge.
Escape Rope ImageEscape Rope A long and durable rope. Use it to escape instantly from locations like caves or dungeons.
Exp. Charm ImageExp. Charm Increases the Exp. Points that Pokemon can get.
Fishing Rod ImageFishing Rod Use it by the water to fish up various kinds of Pokémon.
Hi-tech Earbuds ImageHi-tech Earbuds Strange earbuds that allow you to freely control the volume of various sounds.
Iceroot Carrot ImageIceroot Carrot Produce that the King of Bountiful Harvests' beloved steed likes to eat. It grew in a field covered in snow.
Legendary Clue 1 ImageLegendary Clue 1 A clue about the King of Bountiful Harvests. It's written by Peony, and an old photo is attached to it.
Legendary Clue 2 ImageLegendary Clue 2 A clue about the legend of giants. It's written by Peony and has unique drawings.
Legendary Clue 3 ImageLegendary Clue 3 A clue about the legend of bird Pokemon. It's written by Peony and has a unique drawing.
Legendary Clue? ImageLegendary Clue? A mysterious clue that Peony seems to have dropped. There's a photo attached to it showing a shining hole opening above the Max Lair.
Mark Charm ImageMark Charm A mysterious and unique charm that increases the chance of finding a Pokémon with a mark.
N-Lunarizer ImageN-Lunarizer A machine to fuse Necrozma, which needs light, and Lunala.
N-Solarizer ImageN-Solarizer A machine to fuse Necrozma, which needs light, and Solgaleo.
Old Letter ImageOld Letter A letter entrusted to you by a girl, to be delivered to a boy. Strangely, it looks old to you.
Oval Charm ImageOval Charm An oval charm said to increase the chance of Pokémon Eggs being found at the Nursery.
Pokemon Box Link ImagePokemon Box Link A device that allows you to access the Pokemon storage system. There are some places where it won't work.
Radiant Petal ImageRadiant Petal A single petal that the King of Bountiful Harvests gave you. It radiates faint light.
Reins of Unity ImageReins of Unity Reins that people presented to the king. They enable those who are connected to communicate with each other. The reins separate Calyrex and its beloved steed.
Reveal Glass ImageReveal Glass A looking glass that reveals the truth. It's a mysterious glass that returns a Pokemon to its original shape.
Rotom Bike ImageRotom Bike This bike can be combined with the Pokemon Rotom to use a turbo boost.
Rotom Catalog ImageRotom Catalog A catalog of devices that Rotom like. Use the catalog to have Rotom hop in and out of the various devices listed within.
Shaderoot Carrot ImageShaderoot Carrot Produce that the King of Bountiful Harvests' beloved steed likes to eat. It grew in a gloomy field.
Shiny Charm ImageShiny Charm A shiny charm said to increase the chance of finding a Shiny Pokémon.
SoniaSonia's Book Professor Sonia's published writings. Her new discoveries about the Galar region's legends are recorded in this enjoyable read.
Style Card ImageStyle Card A card that increases the selection in boutiques and hair salons.
White Mane Hair ImageWhite Mane Hair Mane hair that belonged to the King of Bountiful Harvests’ beloved steed, Glastrier. The hair is strong and very flexible.
Wishing Star ImageWishing Star A stone found in the Galar region with a mysterious power. It's said that your dreams come true if you find one.
Wooden Crown ImageWooden Crown A mysterious object made of wood. Part of it seems to be chipped. Maybe it’s meant to be part of something.
Zygarde Cube ImageZygarde Cube An item in which Zygarde Cores and Cells are gathered. You can also use it to change Zygarde's forms.

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