Use /bag to check what you own and /shop to see what's for sale. Items cover catching, healing, evolution, held-item effects, and training.
Before buying something for a particular Pokémon, check /pokedex <pokemon> or /item <name>. The item you remember from a console game may work differently here.
What the different items do
| Category | What it's for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Poké Balls | Catch wild Pokémon during battle. | Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, Master Ball. |
| Evolution items | Meet an evolution's item requirement. | Fire Stone, Water Stone, Moon Stone. |
| Held items | Give a Pokémon an effect while it holds the item. | Leftovers, Life Orb, Choice Band. |
| Training passes | Send Pokémon on away-training sessions. | Check /item and the shop for available passes. |
Buying from the shop
The shop uses numbered slots. Open /shop, find the listing you want, then use /buy <slot> [quantity].
For example, /buy 2 5 buys five of the item in slot 2. Check the current rotation before repeating a purchase: the item in that slot can change.
Prices and availability are shown in the shop. Some listings also need materials or League Points, so check the full cost.
Using balls in battle
In a wild battle, choose Catch to open the ball selector. It shows your balls, how many you have, and the catch chance for each option.
- A throw uses one ball and your turn, even if the Pokémon breaks free.
- Ordinary throws have a 95% maximum chance.
- A Master Ball guarantees capture of a catchable target. It doesn't improve the target's IVs.
- Opening or cancelling the selector doesn't use a ball or turn, but the turn timer keeps running.
Catching by guessing the name with /catch doesn't use a ball. See Levels and Catching for the catch formula.
Trading items
Not every item can be traded. Key items and some rewards are restricted; check the item's details before arranging a trade.
Useful commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
/bag | View your inventory. |
/shop | Check current listings and prices. |
/buy <slot> [quantity] | Buy from a shop slot. |
/item <name> | Read an item's description. |
/use | Apply a usable item. |
/equip | Give a held item to a Pokémon. |
/unequip | Remove a held item. |