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Complete guide to all key items in Polished Crystal. Find locations, uses, and how to obtain every key item in your adventure.

Key items are important and unique items that can help players advance through Polished Crystal. Unlike other items, key items cannot be dropped or stored in the Pokémon’s inventory and can only be kept in one of the pockets of your bag. There are many uses for key items, and they can help you explore new areas, catch Pokemon, and more.
This comprehensive guide will cover all important items within the game, and they will be organized based on their functions. In this guide, you will find the exact locations and uses of all these items to avoid missing any crucial equipment within the game.
These are the fundamental key items you'll receive early in your journey!
The fishing rods enable you to catch Water-type Pokémon in bodies of water. Each rod provides access to different quality encounters, with better rods unlocking rarer Pokémon.
These key items are necessary to advance through specific parts of the story or access blocked areas.
These special items grant access to encounters with Legendary Pokémon.
These tickets grant access to special event areas and Mythical Pokémon.
Related Guide: Legendary Pokémon
Related Guide: Legendary Pokémon
These items help manage your Pokémon collection and storage.
These special items improve various aspects of gameplay and provide significant advantages.