Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Where to find hold items in-game

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have a host of hold items that are useful for various gameplay purposes, including the acquisition of active and passive buffs. They also help with obtaining special evolutions. According to Bulbapedia, the mechanics of holding items were first added back in Generation 2 but were notably absent in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players will come across pocket monsters in the wild that hold items. For example, any Bisharp leading a pack of Pawniards will be holding the Leader's Crest, which is integral to the evolution of Bisharp into Kingambit. This article highlights where players can find various hold items in the game.

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Where are the various hold item shops located in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, items can be purchased by players at the Delibird Presents shops, which are located in three cities across the Paldea region: Cascafarra, Levincia, and Mesagoza.

The following list encompasses where each of the hold items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can be found:

Ability Shield - Mesagoza
Absorb Bulb - Cascarrafa
Adrenaline Orb - Levincia
Air Balloon - Cascarrafa
Assault Vest - Mesagoza
Big Root - Cascarrafa
Binding Band - Levincia
Black Belt - Levincia
Black Gasses - Levincia
Black Sludge - Levincia
Blunder Policy - Mesagoza
Bright Powder - Cascarrafa
Cell Battery - Cascarrafa
Charcoal - Mesagoza
Choice Band - Mesagoza
Choice Scarf - Mesagoza
Choice Specs - Mesagoza
Clear Amulet - Mesagoza
Covert Cloak - Levincia
Damp Rock - Cascarrafa
Destiny Knot - Mesagoza
Dragon Fang - Cascarrafa
Eject Button - Levincia
Eject Pack - Levincia
Electric Seed - Cascarrafa
Eviolite - Mesagoza
Expert Belt - Mesagoza
Flame Orb - Levincia
Focus Band - Mesagoza
Focus Sash - Mesagoza
Grassy Seed - Cascarrafa
Grip Claw - Mesagoza
Hard Stone - Cascarrafa
Heat Rock - Cascarrafa
Heavy-Duty Boots - Levincia
Icy Rock - Cascarrafa
Iron Ball - Levincia
King's Rock - Mesagoza
Lagging Tail - Levincia
Leftovers - Cascarrafa
Life Orb - Mesagoza
Light Clay - Cascarrafa
Loaded Dice - Levincia
Luminous Moss - Cascarrafa
Magnet - Cascarrafa
Mental Herb - Cascarrafa
Metal Coat - Levincia
Metronome - Levincia
Miracle Seed - Mesagoza
Mirror Herb - Cascarrafa
Misty Seed - Cascarrafa
Muscle Band - Mesagoza
Mystic Water - Mesagoza
Never-Melt Ice - Levincia
Normal Gem - Cascarrafa
Poison Barb - Cascarrafa
Power Herb - Cascarrafa
Protective Pads - Levincia
Psychic Seed - Cascarrafa
Punching Glove - Mesagoza
Quick Claw - Mesagoza
Razor Claw - Mesagoza
Red Card - Levincia
Ring Target - Levincia
Rocky Helmet - Mesagoza
Room Service - Levincia
Safety Goggles - Levincia
Scope Lens - Levincia
Sharp Beak - Mesagoza
Shed Shell - Cascarrafa
Shell Bell - Levincia
Silk Scarf - Mesagoza
SIlver Powder - Mesagoza
Smooth Rock - Cascarrafa
Snowball - Cascarrafa
Soft Sand - Levincia
Spell Tag - Cascarrafa
Sticky Barb - Levincia
Terrain Extender - Cascarrafa
Throat Spray - Mesagoza
Toxic Orb - Levincia
Twisted Spoon - Levincia
Utility Umbrella - Cascarrafa
Weakness Policy - Mesagoza
White Herb - Cascarrafa
Wide Lens - Levincia
Wise Glasses - Mesagoza
Zoom Lens - Levincia

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players get to step into the open world of the Paldea region and explore the beginning of Generation 9. There are three storylines for gamers to follow in the titles, namely Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street.

The latest games also provide fans with the multiplayer option of banding up with up to three friends and exploring the Paldea region. Apart from the unique 'Let's Go' mechanic of auto battling, Game Freak has also introduced the intriguing feature of Terastallizing, which players can use on their Pokemon during combat. Both titles are currently available on the Nintendo Switch.

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Edited by Soumyadyuti Ghosh