The Soothe Bell (Japanese: やすらぎのすず Peace Bell) is a type of held item introduced in Generation III. It amplifies increases to the holder's friendship.
Contents
1In the core series games
1.1Price
1.2Effect
1.2.1Generation III
1.2.2Generation IV onward
1.3Description
1.4Acquisition
1.4.1Distribution
1.4.1.1As a held item
2Gallery
2.1Artwork
3In the spin-off games
3.1Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
4In animation
4.1Pokémon the Series
4.1.1Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
4.1.2Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
4.1.3Pokémon the Series: Black & White
5In the manga
5.1Pokémon Adventures
5.1.1Diamond & Pearl arc
6In the TCG
7Merchandise
8In other languages
In the core series games
Price
Games
Cost
Sell price
RSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASBDSP
N/A
$50
SMUSUMSwSh
N/A
$2,000
SV
$5,000
$1,250
ZA
N/A
$750
Effect
When held by a Pokémon, increases to that Pokémon's friendship are increased by 50%.
Generation III
The Soothe Bell increases only the original friendship boost, not bonuses from the Luxury Ball and met location.
Generation IV onward
The Soothe Bell increases the friendship boost after applying bonuses from the Luxury Ball and met location.
Description
Games
Description
RSEColoXD
A hold item that calms spirits and fosters friendship.
FRLG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. A bell with a comforting chime that makes the holder calm and friendly.
DPPtHGSSBWB2W2
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bell with a comforting chime that calms the holder and makes it friendly.
XYORASSMUSUMPESwShBDSPLASVZA
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The comforting chime of this bell calms the holder, making it friendly.
Acquisition
Games
Finite methods
Repeatable methods
RSE
Slateport City Pokémon Fan Club
Colo
Trade
FRLG
Pokémon Tower
XD
ONBS
DPPt
Eterna ForestPt, Pokémon Mansion
HGSS
National ParkOlivine Gym (held by in-game trade Steelix)
BWB2W2
Nimbasa City
XY
Shalour City
ORAS
Slateport City Pokémon Fan Club
SMUSUM
Route 3
Battle Royal Dome (48 BP)
SwSh
Hammerlocke
SwShCT
Old Cemetery
BDSP
Pokémon Mansion
SV
Mesagoza
Delibird Presents
ZA
Reward for completing Side Mission 036: Some Friendly Competition
Distribution
Games
Event
Language/Region
Distribution period
SV
Luxury Balls and Soothe Bell
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan
November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
PokéDoko Eevee Evolution items
All
July 14 to September 30, 2024
As a held item
Games
Event
Language/Region
Distribution period
RS
Baby & Trade Week Azurill
United States
July 31 to August 6, 2004
DP
Concert Chatot
Japanese
October 28 to December 10, 2006
DPPtHGSS
Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu
Japanese
October 3 to 4, 2009
Times Square Shaymin
Korean
May 1 to 2, 2010
BW
Pokémon Searcher BW Axew
Japanese
March 19 to April 3, 2011WApril 29 to May 8, 2011B
BWB2W2
Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini
Japanese
November 25, 2012 to January 6, 2013
Gallery
Artwork
Artwork fromScarlet and Violet
In the spin-off games
Soothe Bell in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
In Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, Soothe Bell is a Friendship Item that can be purchased for 500. It summons Eevee as a helper Pokémon.
In animation
Soothe Bells in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
A Soothe Bell first appeared in Showdown At Linoone as one of the items Tokin had picked up.
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
A pair of Soothe Bells appeared in Tag! We're It...! as the prize promised for the winners of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition, one for each member of the winning pair of Trainers. In Smells Like Team Spirit!, the competition ended in Ash and Paul's victory, earning each of them one of the Soothe Bells. However, Paul did not want his, so he gave it to Ash instead.
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Ash's Soothe Bells briefly reappeared at the start of In The Shadow of Zekrom!, where they were seen on Ash's desk, along with various other gifts and prizes he had received during his journey in the Sinnoh region.
Virgil used a Soothe Bell in Lost at the League! to calm down a Garbodor and a group of Trubbish.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Diamond & Pearl arc
In Suffering Psyduck, one of Mr. Backlot's Maids gave Platinum a Soothe Bell as thanks for visiting his mansion.
In the TCG
Pikachu (BW-P Promo 120)
A Soothe Bell appears in the artwork of Pikachu (BW-P Promo 120).
Merchandise
The Soothe Bell has been featured in several officially licensed figures and goods.
Haunted Pokémon Village Mismagius Charm Shop figure
Haunted Pokémon Village Mismagius Charm Shop figure (side view)
Yakushigama Pawmi ornament
Holiday and Home Eevee ornament
Held Item Pins Audino
Goods for Adventure Pichu strap
Trainers Collection Serena key artwork
Trainers Collection Battle Chatelaines ring notebook
. It summons Eevee as a helper Pokémon. 
Haunted Pokémon Village Mismagius Charm Shop figure 
Haunted Pokémon Village Mismagius Charm Shop figure (side view) 
Yakushigama Pawmi ornament 
Holiday and Home Eevee ornament 
Held Item Pins Audino 
Goods for Adventure Pichu strap 
Trainers Collection Serena key artwork 
Trainers Collection Battle Chatelaines ring notebook 