Choice Items Pokemon
3 items in this category·3 with competitive usage data
| Sprite | Item▲ | Buy▴▾ | Sell▴▾ | Gen▴▾ | Usage▴▾ | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Band | 4,000 | 2,000 | III | 9.3% | Held: Increases Attack by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move. |
 | Choice Scarf | 4,000 | 2,000 | IV | 11.5% | Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move. |
 | Choice Specs | 4,000 | 2,000 | IV | 6.8% | Held: Increases Special Attack by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move. |
About Choice Items
Choice Items are among the most powerful and most-used held items in competitive Pokemon. Each Choice item provides a massive stat boost but locks the holder into the first move used. This tradeoff defines offensive and speed-control strategies in every competitive tier.
The Choice Trio
Choice Band boosts Attack by 50%, Choice Specs boosts Special Attack by 50%, and Choice Scarf boosts Speed by 50%. The cost: the Pokemon is locked into one move until it switches out. This creates mind games around predicting which move the opponent will lock into.
Competitive Impact
Choice Scarf is the primary speed control tool in competitive play, allowing slower Pokemon to outspeed threats. Choice Band and Specs enable wall-breaking power that few defensive Pokemon can handle. Together, the Choice items account for over 27% of all held item usage in OU.
