Item Detail

Cleanse-Tag

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

Cost:

5000

Effect:

Held by lead Pokémon: Prevents wild battles with Pokémon that are lower level than the holder.

Flavor Texts:

ruby-sapphire: A hold item that helps repel wild POKéMON.
emerald: A hold item that helps repel wild POKéMON.
firered-leafgreen: An item to be held by a POKéMON. It repels wild POKéMON if the holder is first in the party.
diamond-pearl: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the first one in the party.
platinum: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the first one in the party.
heartgold-soulsilver: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the first one in the party.
black-white: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the first one in the party.
black-2-white-2: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the first one in the party.
x-y: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party.
sun-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party.
sword-shield: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party.

Fling Effect

Fling Power

Game Indices

generation-iii (Game Index: 190)
generation-iv (Game Index: 224)
generation-v (Game Index: 224)
generation-vi (Game Index: 224)
generation-vii (Game Index: 224)
generation-viii (Game Index: 224)

Cleanse-Tag Pokémon

Chimecho

358 - Psychic

Chingling

433 - Psychic

Cards

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