Cleanse Tag
Summary
Cleanse Tag is a held item in the Pokémon series, introduced in Generation II. Its primary function is to reduce the encounter rate of wild Pokémon by 50% when held by the first Pokémon in the player's party. This makes it particularly useful for players who wish to traverse areas with frequent wild encounters more easily.
Effects
- Reduction of Wild Encounters: The Cleanse Tag's main purpose is to decrease the likelihood of encountering wild Pokémon, making it an invaluable item for navigating caves, forests, and other areas with high wild Pokémon densities without the constant interruption of battles.
- No Battle Function: Unlike some held items that have effects during battles, the Cleanse Tag does not provide any combat benefits or influence battle mechanics in any way. Its utility is strictly outside of battle, centered on travel convenience.
Trivia and Interesting Facts
- Origins and Design: The Cleanse Tag resembles a traditional Japanese Shinto amulet known as an "ofuda," which
Effect
Held by lead Pokémon: Prevents wild battles with Pokémon that are lower level than the holder.
Short Effect: Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party's lead Pokémon.
Held by lead Pokémon: Prevents wild battles with Pokémon that are lower level than the holder.
Fling Information
Fling Power: 30
Game Descriptions
A hold item that
helps repel wild
POKéMON.
A hold item that
helps repel wild
POKéMON.
An item to be held by a POKéMON.
It repels wild POKéMON if the
holder is first in the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon.
It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the
holder is the first one in the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon.
It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the
holder is the first one in the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon.
It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the
holder is the first one in the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon.
It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the
holder is the first one in the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon.
It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the
holder is the first one in the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon.
It helps keep wild Pokémon away if
the holder is the head of the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep
wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of
the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep
wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of
the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep
wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of
the party.
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep
wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of
the party.
Game Appearances
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 190 |
| Generation IV | 224 |
| Generation V | 224 |
| Generation VI | 224 |
| Generation VII | 224 |
| Generation VIII | 224 |