Dowsing Machine

Generation

Generation I

Description

A key item used to detect hidden items in the vicinity of the user.

Field

Utility

Gen I+

Detects hidden items in the overworld.

STA

A machine for searching for items on the ground.

Checks for unseen items in the area.

A device that signals an invisible item by sound.

FRLG

A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.

HGSS

It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.

It searches for hidden items in the area and emits different lights and sounds when it detects something.

ORAS

This high-tech machine shows the location of invisible items. It's attached to the head when in use.

The latest device for showing the location of hidden items. It's worn on the head when in use.

Referred to as the Itemfinder prior to Generation IV and as the Dowsing MCHN in HeartGold, SoulSilver, and Generation V games.

Versions	Location	Requirements
R	Route 11 (Kanto) Gate 2F from Oak's aide after obtaining 30 Pokémon	After obtaining 30 Pokémon
G	Ecruteak City Man in a house next to the Gym
R	Hoenn Route 110 From Brendan/May after defeating them
B	Nacrene City From Bianca after obtaining the Basic Badge	Badge: basic-badge
X	Kalos Route 08 From a Swimmer after clearing Glittering Cave	After clearing Glittering Cave

Game	Effect	Acquisition	Notes
Pokémon Trading Card Game	—	TCG card	Appears as Item Finder or Dowsing Machine cards.
Pokéwalker	A mini-game used to find items, costing 3 Watts per play.	Mini-game	Player gets two guesses per attempt.