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The following is a list of regular ''items'' that can be collected and be used by the {{Party 8}} in {{DQ8}}.

See also [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII]] and [[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII]].

==Regular Items==
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|[[Medicinal herb]] || [[File:Medicinal Herb art.png|center|60px]] || 8 || || Restores around 30-40 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 30 or more {{HP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Strong medicine]] || [[Image:Strong_Medicine.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Medicinal herb]] || Restores around 50-70 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 50 or more {{HP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Special medicine]] || [[File:Special_Medicine.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Strong medicine]] + [[Strong medicine]] || Restores around 90-120 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 90 or more {{HP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Superior medicine|Rose-root]] || [[File:DQVIII_Rose-root.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Medicinal herb]]<br>[[Medicinal herb]] + [[Strong medicine]] || Restores around 70-90 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 70 or more {{HP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Amor seco essence]] || [[File:DQVIII Amor Seco Essence.png|center|40px]] || 120 || [[Holy water]] + [[Strong medicine]] || Restores around 70-90 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 60 or more {{HP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Antidotal herb]] || [[File:Antidotal Herb art.png|center|60px]] || 10 || || Removes {{Poison}} effect. || Cures a single ally of the effects of {{Poison}}.
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|[[Strong antidote]] || [[File:Strong_Antidote.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Antidotal herb]] + [[Medicinal herb]] || Removes {{Poison}} effect and restores around 30-40 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 30 or more {{HP}} to a single ally and cures the effects of {{Poison}}.
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|[[Special antidote]] || [[File:Special_Antidote.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Antidotal herb]] + [[Antidotal herb]]<br>[[Strong antidote]] + [[Strong antidote]] || Removes {{Poison}} effect and restores around 60-80 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 60 or more {{HP}} to a single ally and cures the effects of {{Poison}}.
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|[[Moonwort bulb]] || [[File:Moonwort_Bulb.png|center|60px]] || 30 || || Removes [[Paralysis]] and wakes up all {{Party 8}} members. || Cures the entire {{Party 8}} of the effects of [[Paralysis]].
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|[[Rose-wort]] || [[File:Rosewort.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Moonwort bulb]]<br>[[Moonwort bulb]] + [[Strong medicine]] || Removes [[Paralysis]] effect and restores around 60-80 {{HP}} on use. || Restores 60 or more {{HP}} to a single ally and cures the effects of [[paralysis]].
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|[[Moon's mercy]] || [[File:Moons_Mercy.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Moonwort bulb]] + [[Moonwort bulb]] + [[Moonwort bulb]] || Removes [[Paralysis]] effect and restores around 110-120 {{HP}} on use. || 
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|[[Lesser panacea]] || [[File:LesserPanacea.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Special medicine]] + [[Special medicine]] || Removes [[Paralysis]] and {{Poison}} effect and restores all {{HP}} on use. || Fully restores the {{HP}} of a single ally and cures the effects of {{Poison}} and [[Paralysis]].
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|[[Greater panacea]] || [[File:GreaterPanacea.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Special medicine]] + [[Special medicine]] + [[Special medicine]]<br>[[Lesser panacea]] + Rose-root + [[Rose-wort]] || Removes [[Paralysis]] and {{Poison}} effect and restores all {{HP}} on use. ||
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|[[Yggdrasil leaf]] || [[File:YggdrasilLeafArt.png|center|60px]] || 1000 || || Revives one fallen {{Party 8}} member. || 
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|[[Yggdrasil dew]] || [[File:YggdrasilDew.png|center|35px]] || N/A || [[Magic water]] + [[Yggdrasil leaf]] || Recovers all {{Party 8}} members {{HP}}. || 
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|[[Magic water]] || [[File:DQVIII Magic Water.png|center|50px]] || 300 || [[Holy water]] + [[Seed of magic]] || Restores around 30-40 {{MP}} on use. || Restores 30 or more {{MP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Elfin elixir]] || [[File:DQVIII Elfin Elixir.png|center|60px]] || 300 || [[Magic water]] + [[Yggdrasil dew]] || Restores all {{MP}} on use. ||
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|[[Holy water]] || [[File:HolyWaterArt.png|center|35px]] || 20 || [[Amor seco essence]] + [[Rock salt]] || Repels weaker enemies. || Temporarily prevents weaker {{MFamilies}}s from attacking the {{Party 8}}.
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|[[Chimaera wing]] || [[File:Chimaera_Wing.png|center|60px]] || 25 || [[Wing of bat]] + [[Wing of bat]] || Casts [[Zoom]]. || Allows you to warp instantly to a selection of places you have previously visited.
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|[[Mystifying mixture]] || [[File:MystifyingMixture.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Antidotal herb]] + [[Medicinal herb]] + [[Moonwort bulb]]<br>[[Cowpat]] + [[Holy water]] + [[Wing of bat]] || Casts [[Fuddle]]. ||
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|[[Rockbomb shard]] || [[File:RockbombShard.png|center|60px]] || 450 ||  || 50-100 damage on all enemies. ||
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|[[Thief's Key]] || [[File:DQVIIIThiefsKey.png|center|60px]] ||N/A|| [[Iron nail]] + [[Bronze knife]] || Opens certain locked doors and [[treasure chest]]s. || ||
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|[[Timbrel of tension]] || [[File:DQVIII Timbrel of Tension.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Magic beast hide]] + [[Sun crown]] + [[Tough guy tattoo]] || Increases all {{Party 8}} members' [[Tension]] by one level. ||
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|[[Seed of life]] || [[File:SeedOfLifeArt.png|center|60px]] || N/A ||  || Augments max {{HP}}. || Permanently increases the maximum {{HP}} of a single ally.
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|[[Seed of magic]] || [[File:SeedOfMagicArt.png|center|60px]] || N/A || || Augments max {{MP}}. || Permanently increases the maximum {{MP}} of a single ally.
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|[[Seed of strength]] || [[File:SeedOfStrengthArt.png|center|60px]] || N/A || || Augments {{Strength}}. || Permanently increases the {{Strength}} of a single ally.
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|[[Seed of resilience|Seed of defence]] || [[File:SeedOfDefenseArt.png|center|60px]] || N/A || || Augments {{Resilience}}. || Permanently increases the {{Resilience}} of a single ally.
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|[[Seed of agility]] || [[File:SeedOfAgilityArt.png|center|50px]] || N/A || || Augments {{Agility}}. || Permanently increases the {{Agility}} of a single ally.
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|[[Seed of wisdom]] || [[File:SeedOfWisdomArt.png|center|60px]] || N/A || || Augments {{Wisdom}}. || Permanently increases the {{Wisdom}} of a single ally.
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|[[Seed of skill]] || [[File:DQVIII Seed Of Skill.png|center|60px]] || 2000<br>(one time offer) || || Adds 5 {{Skill}} points. || 
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|Copper Monster Coin || || N/A || N/A ||N/A ||A copper coin dropped by [[Infamous monsters|special monsters]] when defeated. Can be sold for [[gold]].
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|Silver Monster Coin || || N/A || N/A ||N/A ||A silver coin dropped by [[Infamous monsters|special monsters]] when defeated. Can be sold for [[gold]].
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|Gold Monster Coin ||  || N/A || N/A ||N/A ||A golden coin dropped by [[Infamous monsters|special monsters]] when defeated. Can be sold for [[gold]].
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==Incredible Items==
''These items are (usually) one of a kind and cannot be sold to merchants.''

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|[[Mini medal]] || [[File:DQVIII_Mini_Medal.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Exchange for prizes at [[Princess Minnie's Castle]]. ||A tiny medal. Gather enough and you can exchange them with Princess [[Minnie]] for prizes.
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|Crystal ball || [[File:CrystalBall.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Return to [[Kalderasha]]. || The crystal ball for [[Fortune Teller|fortune-telling]] which [[Valentina]] asked you to find.
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|Thief's Key Recipe|| || N/A||N/A|| Tells you how to make a [[Thief's Key]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]||
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|Tool Bag|| || N/A|| N/A || Return to the man in the [[Waterfall Shack]] for 8 pieces of {{Plain cheese}}.||
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|[[Jessica's letter]] || [[File:Jessicas_Letter.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Give to Rosalind to advance the story.||A note left behind by [[Jessica Albert]]. 
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|World map || || N/A || N/A ||Allows you to see your current location in the world. ||A highly-detailed map of the [[World of Light|world]].
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|Morrie's Memo #1|| || ||N/A||N/A|| Contains information on [[Smiles]].
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|Morrie's Memo #2|| || || N/A||N/A|| Contains information on [[Lonely Joe]].
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|Morrie's Memo #3|| || || N/A||N/A|| Contains information on [[Squiggles]].
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|Monster Arena Key ||  || N/A || N/A ||Allows entrance to [[Morrie's Place]]. ||A key received from [[Morrie]] that allows you to enter the {{Monster Arena 8}}.
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|[[Venus' Tear]] || [[File:DQVIII_Venus_Tear.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Give to [[Red]] in exchange for [[Medea]]. ||A beautiful gemstone shaped like a teardrop.
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|[[Magic Key]] || [[File:DQVIIIMagicKey.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Opens locked [[treasure chest]]s. ||Opens any [[treasure chest]].
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|[[Moonshadow harp]] || [[File:Moonshadow_Harp.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A|| Allows [[Ishmahri]] to get the [[ship]] to the [[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|ocean]]. || A royal treasure from [[Ascantha]] that contains some sort of mysterious power.
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|Eros' Bow Recipe|| || N/A||N/A|| Tells you how to make an [[Eros' bow]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]||
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|[[Sand of serenity]] || [[File:Sand_of_Serenity.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Puts Baurem's soul to rest at the [[Yggdrasil|Tree of Styx]]. ||A phial of mysterious powder received from Felix.
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|[[Baumren's bell]] || [[File:BaumrensBell.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Summons a [[Great sabrecat]]. || A bell received from Master Felix.
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|Lizard Humour|| || N/A||N/A||Use before entering the [[Royal Hunting Ground]] to avoid scaring [[Argon lizard]]s off.||
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|[[Argon heart]] || [[File:ArgonHeart.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Nothing. || A gizzard stone from an [[Argon lizard|argon lizard]]
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|Great big Argon heart || [[File:GreatBigArgonHeart.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Return to [[Argonia]] in exchange for the Magic Mirror. || A gizzard stone from the [[Great Argon lizard]].
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|[[Sun mirror]] || [[File:Sun_Mirror.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Allows entry into the [[Dark Ruins]] || Once a magical mirror. Now drained of its former power.
The magic mirror, restored to its true from by the power of the [[Sea dragon (monster)|sea dragon]].
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|Imp Knife Recipe|| || N/A||N/A|| Tells you how to make an [[Imp knife]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]||
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|The Big Book of Barriers || N/A || N/A || N/A || Give to [[Dominico]] for him to create a magic barrier. || An encyclopaedia of the world's magic barriers.
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|[[Kran Spinels]] || [[File:Kran_Spinels.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Give to [[Dominico]] to help him create a barrier. || A pair of precious jewels that were set into the eyes of the statue of Alexandra.
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|[[Marta's bag]] || [[File:Martas_Bag.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Give to Marek in the [[Herb Grotto]] to save him from hypothermia.||A pouch prepared by Marta for the medicine man, Marek. 
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|[[Ultimate Key]] || [[File:DQVIIIUltimateKey.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Opens locked [[treasure chest]]s and doors. ||Opens any [[treasure chest]] or door.
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|[[Illuminated sea chart]] || [[File:DQVIII_Illuminated_sea_chart.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Reveals the path to the [[Isolated Plateau|Godbird Isle]].||  An old sea chart that shows the secret path to the [[Isolated Plateau|Godbird Isle]]. 
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|[[Godbird's soulstone]] || [[File:GodbirdsSoulstone.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Grants the power of flying. || A sacred gem that allows the {{Party 8}} to fly freely through the skies.
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|[[Darktree leaf]] || [[File:DQVIII_Darktree_Leaf.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Shows the location of [[Rhapthorne]] on the [[World of Light|world]] map. ||Works like a compass, guiding the user to the source of evil. 
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|Dragon Slayer Recipe|| || N/A||N/A|| Tells you how to make a [[Dragon slayer]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]||
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|[[Echo Flute]] ||  || N/A || N/A ||Used to judge the proximity of the [[Six Orbs|Seven Orbs]] ||A mysterious flute that locates [[Six Orbs|orbs]] using echoes.
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|[[Purple Orb]] || [[File:PurpleOrb.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A purple orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Blue Orb]] || [[File:BlueOrb.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A blue orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Gold Orb]] ||  || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A golden orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Yellow Orb]] || [[File:YellowOrb.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A yellow orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Green Orb]] || [[File:GreenOrb.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A green orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Red Orb]] || [[File:RedOrb.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A red orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Silver Orb]] || [[File:SilverOrb.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A || Present to [[Empyrea]] to initiate the final battle. ||A silver orb that contains the soul of one of the great sages.
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|[[Godbird sceptre]] || [[File:GodbirdSceptre.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Destroys the barrier protecting Rhapthorne. ||A divine scepter created to seal away the power of the [[Rhapthorne|Lord of Darkness]].
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|[[Sage's stone]] || [[File:DQV Sages Stone.png|center|60px]] || N/A || [[Gold bar]] + [[Orichalcum]] + [[Yggdrasil dew]] || Restores {{HP}} to the {{Party 8}} when used in battle. || Restores 100{{tt|*|60 in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version}} or more {{HP}} to the entire {{Party 8}} when used as an item in battle.
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|[[Double bubble]] || [[File:DQM2_3DS_Double_Bubble.png|center|60px]] || N/A || N/A ||Doubles experience and [[gold]] earned by the party for 10 battles after using. {{3DS}} only. ||A shining sphere with the power to double the experience and double the [[gold]] earned from battles!
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