returned to the child who lost the coin on Route 38
Amulet Coin
Items pocket · sells for $50
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles a battle’s prize money if the holding Pokémon joins in.
Follow the linked quests for story requirements. A listed source does not always mean you can get the item more than once.
Gifts from people
- Route 38 · see Route 38: the Murkrow that stole a coin (Nugget trap; → 2 Rare Candies, 2 Lava Cookies or keep the Amulet Coin)
- Cerulean City · see Cerulean City: lend the kid your Bicycle (→ Amulet Coin)
Used or asked for in
Someone in these places asks for this item or takes it: Island Forest, Route 38.
Changes and uses in Origin HeartGold
Other uses
Held by trainers’ Pokémon (5 teams)
A trainer's held item is not necessarily obtainable. Check the battle location and story conditions on their team page.
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