List of key items in EarthBound: Difference between revisions

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This is a '''list of key items in [[EarthBound]]'''.

==ATM card==

[[File:ATMCardEB.png|120px|thumb|Artwork of the ATM Card from the Mother 2 player's guide.]]

The '''ATM card''' ('''{{tt|キャッシュカード|Kyasshu Kādo}}''' ''Cash Card'') is the only item being available already from the start of the game. [[Ness]] can use it to access his account through an [[ATM]], which are located in all of the game's department stores and hotels, and either choose to withdraw or deposit a certain amount of [[Dollar|money]]. When the party becomes [[Status ailment#Unconsciousness|unconscious]], no money in ATM machines will be lost. ATM machines can hold a total amount of up to $9,999,999.

"''You know, you shouldn't leave home without... It even works overseas!''"

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==Backstage pass==

A '''Backstage pass''' (''{{tt|'バックステージパス|Bakkusutēji Pasu}}''' ''Backstage Pass'') can be obtained from the [[Runaway Five]] in [[Twoson]] after [[Ness]] saves [[Paula]]. It allows entrance to the backstage room of the [[Chaos Theater]] so that Ness may pay off the Runaway Five's debt using the [[List of key items in EarthBound#Wad of bills|Wad of bills]].

"''It allows you go back stage at the Chaos Theater. Of course, you can also watch the show using the pass.''"

[[File:BadKeyMachineEB.png|thumb|right|Artwork of the Bad key machine.]]

The '''Bad key machine''' ('''{{tt|ちょっとカギマシン|Chotto Kagi Mashin}}''' ''Simple Key Machine'') is obtained from [[Maxwell]] after Jeff finds the bent key to be broken and unusable when he tries to open the lockers in the [[Snow Wood Boarding House]]. It can open any door, and is used to escape the underground area in [[Threed]]. After this usage, it breaks.

"''The "Machine that Opens Doors, especially when you have a slightly bad key" machine.''"

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==Bicycle==

The '''Bicycle''' ('''{{tt|じてんしゃ|Jitensha}}''' ''Bicycle'') can be obtained at the [[Punk-Sure|Twoson Bicycle Shop]]. It allows for faster travel when only [[Ness]] is in the party. If Ness is holding a [[List of battle items in EarthBound#Teddy bear|teddy bear]] or a [[List of battle items in EarthBound#Super plush bear|super plush bear]] in his inventory, he can not ride the bike. If Ness chooses to speak with the owner of the bicycle shop after Paula joins the party, he will return the bicycle.

"''Riding this makes you feel like whistling! You can even ring the bell by pressing the R button.''"

==Brain stone==

The '''Brain stone''' ('''{{tt|さとりのいし|Satori no Ishi}}''' ''Comprehension Stone'') is in [[Poo]]'s inventory from the first time he is controlled. It prevents [[Status ailments|loss of concentration]] during battle.

"''A miraculous stone that enables you to "concentrate" without using your own brain. This is accomplished just by your keeping this item. This is great because if you can't concentrate, you can't use [[PSI]].''"

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==Carrot key==

The '''Carrot key''' ('''うさぎごのみニンジン''' ''Rabbit's Favorite Carrot'') is an important item required to receive the [[Eight Melodies#In EarthBound|sixth melody]]. It is found in a [[present]] at the end of [[Magnet Hill]] after defeating the [[Plague Rat of Doom]], and erases the rabbit statues blocking the path to the [[Pink Cloud]] cave, then disappears.

"''A special type of bunny's favorite carrot.''"

==Contact lens==

A '''Contact lens''' (''{{tt|'コンタクトレンズ|Kontakuto Renzu}}''' ''Contact Lens'') can be found in [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]. It can be traded with a [[Penetella Giovanni|man]] in [[Fourside]] for a [[List of battle items in EarthBound#pair of dirty socks|pair of dirty socks]], as it is an important memento to him from his grandmother.

"''It must belong to someone.''"

==Diamond==

A '''Diamond''' ('''{{tt|ダイヤモンド|Daiyamondo}}''' ''Diamond'') is obtained from [[George Montague]] on the roadway outside of [[Fourside]] after clearing out the [[Guardian Digger]]s in the [[Gold Mine]]. It is used to pay off the debt of the [[Runaway Five]] at the [[Topolla Theater]] by giving it to [[Miss Fake]]. Despite it being worth massive amounts of money, the diamond's discoverer appears to be massively disappointed that he did not find gold.

"''A big, beautiful, and expensive-looking gem.''"

==Eraser eraser==

The '''Eraser eraser''' ('''{{tt|こけしけしマシン|Kokeshi Keshi Mashin}}''' ''[[wikipedia:Kokeshi|Kokeshi]] Eraser Machine'') is obtained from [[Apple Kid]]'s mouse at [[Dr. Andonuts]] lab. It erases the iron eraser statue blocking the underground path below [[Stonehenge]]. Unlike the [[List of key items in EarthBound#Pencil eraser|Pencil statues]] seen earlier in the game,  there is only one eraser statue in the entire game.

"''Apple Kid's invention. It erases something that looks like an eraser that also might be blocking your way.''"

==Franklin badge==

[[File:FranklinBadgeEB.png|thumb|90px|right|Artwork of the Franklin badge.]]

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The '''Franklin badge''' ('''{{tt|フランクリンバッジ|Furankurin Bajji}}''' ''Franklin Badge'') is given to Ness by Paula before he faces [[Mr. Carpainter]]. It reflects all [[PK Thunder|lightning based]] attacks.

"''By keeping it as one of your items, it deflects a lightning attack back at the attacker.''"

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[[File:HawkEyeEB.png|60px|thumb|right|Artwork of the Hawk eye.]]

[[File:HawkEyeOverworld.png|The Hawk eye's overworld sprite.]] The '''Hawk eye'''('''{{tt|タカのめ|Taka no Me}}''' ''Hawk Eye'') is found inside the [[Pyramid]] on a raised platform. It allows the party to see in the [[Deep Darkness]], where without it, it is completely dark. Removing it from its platform removes the enemies from the Pyramid. After it is taken, newspapers around the world claim thieves broke into the pyramid.

"''What a miracle! Now you can see in the dark!''"

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==Hieroglyph copy==

The '''Hieroglyph copy''' ('''{{tt|ヒエログリフのうつし|Hierogurifu no Utsushi}}''' ''Hieroglyph copy'') is obtained in the [[Summers]] Museum from the museum's curator after inspecting the true hieroglyph. It teaches [[Ness]]'s party the dance required to enter the [[pyramid]] in [[Scaraba]].  

"''Something important is recorded in the ancient characters.''"

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==Jar of Fly Honey==

[[File:FlyHoneyEB.png|thumb|67px|right|Artwork of the Jar of Fly Honey.]]

[[File:BelchBaseFlyHoney.png|Overworld sprite of a Fly Honey being manufactured in Belch's Base.]] A '''Jar of Fly Honey''' ('''{{tt|はえみつ|Hae Mitsu}}''' ''Fly Honey'') is found in a garbage can in [[Threed]] after defeating the [[Boogey Tent]] in [[Threed]]. It distracts [[Master Belch]] in battle, and is the only way to defeat him. When Master Belch returns as [[Master Barf]], however, he is immune to Fly Honey. It is made directly by flies, not just normal honey with flies inside it.<ref>"The zombies' leader likes Fly Honey. He makes his followers collect it. You know--bees make bee honey and flies make Fly Honey." -NPC</ref>

"''Belch's most favorite food in the whole world. However... it smells REALLY, really nasty! We're talkin' major stinkage here!''"

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==Key to the cabin==

The '''Key to the cabin''' ('''{{tt|ろうやのカギ|Rōya no Kagi}}''' ''Jail Key'') is obtained from [[Mr. Carpainter]] after defeating him. It is used to open the cell in [[Peaceful Rest Valley]] in which [[Paula]] is held.

"''A key to a holding cell made specially for Paula.''"

==Key to the shack==

The '''Key to the shack''' ('''{{tt|たびごやのカギ|Tabigoya no Kagi}}''') is obtained from [[B.H. Pirkle|Mayor Pirkle]] of [[Onett]] after defeating [[Frank]]. It opens the touring entertainers' shack that leads to the [[Giant Step]] cave system.

"''A key to the traveling entertainer's shack.''"

==Key to the tower==

The '''Key to the tower''' ('''{{tt|とうのカギ|Tō no Kagi}}''' ''Tower Key'') is obtained from a man at the oasis south of [[Dungeon Man]], near the exit from the [[Pyramid]]. It is needed to enter [[Dungeon Man]] himself.

"''An old key.''"

==King banana==

The '''King banana''' ('''{{tt|キングバナナ|Kingu Banana}}''' ''King Banana'') is an item found in the [[Monkey Cave]] after Ness gives various food items to the monkeys inside. It must be given to [[Man K. Man]] so that he will move out of the way, and permit [[Ness]] and [[Jeff]] access to [[Talah Rama]].

"''A king-sized banana. Not edible.''"

==Pak of bubble gum==

The '''Pak of bubble gum''' ('''{{tt|フーセンガム|Fūsen Gamu}}''' ''Balloon Gum'') can be bought in the [[Winters]] department store. Doing so causes the [[Bubble Monkey]] to join [[Jeff]]'s party, and using it later allows the Bubble Monkey to float short distances.

"''This is the [[Bubble Monkey|Balloon Monkey]]'s favorite. It will not help you recover, but you'll also never run out, 'cause it's a super jumbo pack!''"

==Pencil eraser==

The '''Pencil eraser''' ('''{{tt|タコけしマシン|Tako Keshi Mashin}}''' ''Octopus Eraser Machine'') is an invention of [[Apple Kid]]'s. It is obtained after [[Ness]] has invested in Apple Kid and returns to [[Twoson]] from [[Peaceful Rest Valley]]. It is capable of erasing pencil-shaped iron statues.

"''Apple Kid's invention. It makes something blocking your way that looks like a pencil disappear in just a second.''"

==Receiver phone==

The '''Receiver phone'''('''{{tt|じゅしんでんわ|Jiushin Denwa}}''' ''Receiver Phone'') is an invention of [[Apple Kid]]'s, given to [[Ness]] by his mouse. It allows Ness to receive important calls, such as when Apple Kid has invented a new item.

"''Apple Kid's invention. Now, you can receive important calls.''"

==Show ticket==

'''Show tickets''' ('''{{tt|チケット|Chiketto}}''' ''Ticket'') can be bought in the [[Topolla Theater]], and allow [[Ness]]'s party to see the [[Runaway Five]] or Venus's show.

"''It says, "Section B, seat 3D."''"

==Shyness book==

The '''Shyness book''', obtained from the Onett Library, cures the [[Tenda tribe]]'s shyness when Ness gives it to the Tenda elder. The book also makes an appearance in [[Mother 3]], on a shelf in the [[Chimera Laboratory]]. The book's full title is "Overcoming Shyness".

"''As the title says, it helps one overcome shyness.''"

==Signed banana==

The '''Signed banana''' ('''{{tt|サインいりバナナ|Sain-iri Banana}}''' ''Signed Banana'') is a banana peel obtained from [[Venus]] with her autograph on it. It is given to [[Mr. Spoon]] in exchange for access to [[Magnet Hill]], despite him asking for the autograph to be on an eraser.

"''A banana skin with Venus's autograph.''"

==Sound Stone==

[[File:Sound Stone.png|thumb|A completed Sound Stone, with all [[Eight Melodies]] recorded.]]

The '''Sound Stone''' ('''{{tt|おとのいし|Oto no Ishi}}''' ''Sound Stone'') is an important key item in [[EarthBound]]. [[Ness]] receives it from [[Buzz Buzz]] after he is mortally wounded at the hands of [[Lardna Minch]]. The Sound Stone cannot be thrown away, sold, or put into storage with [[Escargo Express]]. It records short melodies from each of the [[Your Sanctuary|Your Sanctuaries]] found throughout the game. Using it will take the player to a screen that plays all of the melodies acquired thus far in sequence. After the Sound Stone records the last notes of the melody, Ness is taken to [[Magicant]], and the item disappears permanently from his inventory.

"''If you touch this to your forehead and concentrate on your thoughts, Your Sanctuary melodies can be heard.''"

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==Tendakraut==

'''Tendakraut''' ('''{{tt|グミドリアン|Gumi Dorian}}''' ''Tenda [[Wikipedia:Durian|Durian]]'') is a disgusting smelling food obtained from the [[Tenda tribe]]'s elder. According to the elder, all of the Tendas like it. It is exceedingly smelly, but supposedly tastes delicious. [[Ness]] gives it to a Tenda in the dinosaur cage in order to enter and be safe from the dinosaurs in the [[Lost Underworld]].

"''A very strong-smelling dish. Those who like it go nuts for it...''"

==Tiny ruby==

The '''Tiny ruby''' ('''{{tt|ちいさなルビー|Chīsana Rubī}}''' ''Tiny Ruby'') is a small ruby that [[Poo]] has with him at the start of the game. Ness's party gives it to [[Mr. Fork]] to gain access the top room in the [[Summers|Summers museum]] in order to obtain the Hieroglyph copy. After Poo hands it to him, Mr. Fork thanks Poo for the "cookie" that he received, and sneaks it into his pocket.  

"''An old treasure from [[Dalaam]].''"

==Town map==

The '''Town map''' ('''{{tt|まちのちず|Machi no Chizu}}''' ''Town Map'') can be obtained in the [[Onett|Onett library]]. It can be used to find where shops and buildings are in town, as well as the party's current location, showing a small, scaled-down map when used.

"''A handy town map. It can be used in Onett, as well as other towns. You can view the map quickly, simply by pressing the X button.''"

==Wad of bills==

The '''Wad of bills''' ('''{{tt|さつたば|Satsutaba}}''' ''Wad of Bills'') is a wad of 10,000 [[dollar|dollars]] obtained from [[Everdred]] after rescuing [[Paula]]. He apparently obtained it through criminal means, as he forces [[Ness]] to take it. It cannot be spent in a shop. It is given to [[Mr. Poochyfud]], the manager of the [[Chaos Theater]] in order to pay off the [[Runaway Five]]'s debt.  

"''A bundle of brand new, crisp bills.''"

==Yogurt dispenser==

The '''Yogurt dispenser''' ('''{{tt|ぐるめとうふマシン|Guru-me Toufu Mashin}}''' ''Gourmet Tofu Machine'' alternatively '''Gourmet Yogurt Machine''') is an item in [[EarthBound]]. After [[Ness]] and [[Jeff]] leave [[Moonside]], Ness gets a call from the [[Apple Kid]] who tells him that he has created a machine that can make yogurt, but the only flavor currently available is [[Trout Yogurt|trout]]. Apple Kid also tells Ness that he is sending the Yogurt Dispenser to him via [[Escargo Express]]'s Neglected Class.

Interestingly enough, [[Jeff]] can use the Yogurt Dispenser in battle. However, using it only deals 1 damage to a random enemy.

"''Invented by Apple Kid. If used during combat, some damage will be dealt to the enemy, though it's not understood why this happens... it's just yogurt after all...''"

==Zombie paper==

'''Zombie paper''' ('''{{tt|ゾンビホイホイ|Zonbi Hoihoi}}''' ''Zombie Paper'') is a machine that is used to free [[Threed]] from its zombie infestation. It is obtained via a [[Mach Pizza]] [[Gonzares|deliveryman]]. It must be used on the floor of the circus tent in the middle of the town.

"''Apple Kid's invention. Lay this out in the tent, and the next day, a lot of zombies may be stuck to it.''"

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