Overview
The Search specialty lets Pokemon find buried treasures when paired with the Dowsing Machine. Walk around with a Search Pokemon following you and use the Dowsing Machine to detect underground items. When treasure is nearby, the Pokemon reacts to alert you.
How to Use
Obtain the Dowsing Machine (complete Hitmonchan's request in Withered Wasteland).
Have a Search Pokemon follow you.
Hold the Dowsing Machine and press A while walking to scan the ground.
When the Pokemon reacts, a buried item is nearby.
Use Rock Smash to dig up the treasure.

Buried Item Types
Item Type | Description |
|---|---|
51 total collectibles; some are trapped and detonate (defuse with Water Gun) | |
Fossil Pokemon fragments for the museum | |
Collectible music tracks for DJ Rotom | |
27 total; used to complete the Mysterious Mural puzzle for Mew | |
Substitute Dolls for accessing Dream Islands |
Pokemon with Search
Many Pokemon have the Search specialty, including: