Here's why:
* Items are for Pokémon: Items are designed to be held by your Pokémon to provide them with benefits like increased stats, special abilities, or healing.
* No item storage for players: There is no built-in system for players to hold items directly.
* Gameplay balance: If players could hold items, it would create an imbalance in the game. Imagine having unlimited potions or rare items!
Instead of giving an item to yourself, you could:
* Sell the item: You can sell unwanted items to shops for Pokédollars.
* Trade the item: You can trade items with other players through the trading system.
* Give the item to a different Pokémon: If you have a Pokémon that could benefit from the item, you can equip it to them.
Let me know if you have any other questions about items in the Pokémon games!