Item hunting just got a lot more rewarding in Pokémon HeartGold Generations. With revamped availability and shop upgrades tied to badge progress, you’ll find rare and powerful items earlier than ever. From Rare Candies showing up before your first badge to Mega Stones and Ability Capsules appearing in the Goldenrod Department Store, this guide breaks down where and when to get the most valuable items. Whether you’re training, evolving, or strategizing, every pickup counts—so don’t miss a thing.
Pokemon HeartGold Generations New Item Locations
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Rare Candies | Any Pokemart after 0 Badge |
| Mega Ring | Any Pokemart after 5 Badges |
| Heart Scales | Any Pokemart after 7 Badges |
| Nature Mints | Goldenrod Department Store |
| Evo Items | Goldenrod Department Store |
| Ability Capsule | Goldenrod Department Store |
| (Some) Battle Held Items | Goldenrod Department Store |
| Mega Stones | Rarely held by basic forms of Mega-evolvable Pokemon (Weedle can hold Beedrillite e.g.) |
Notes:
- Any items NOT listed here, have not been changed. Where are the Choice Specs? Where they always were, at the Lake of Rage.
- Evolution items are used by either A) Using it on the pokemon or B) Levelling up while holding.
- Mega stones may AUTOMATICALLY be put into your inventory when you catch a pokemon that was holding one. Make sure to check so you don’t waste hours catching pokemon!
Closing Notes
Pokemon HeartGold Generations adds smart layers of convenience and progression to item discovery. Shops expand as you advance, offering access to high-value tools like Nature Mints, Evolution Items, and the game-changing Mega Ring. With the right planning—and this guide by your side—you’ll always be a step ahead on your journey to the top.
