Keep (repurpose) or Toss

[ReKoil]

Pokemon has a lot of items in the games and some are just so dang specific that they are kinda useless.
In this game the user above you will state an item. You then choose to Keep the item (and if so whether to repurpose it or not) or toss it. Then you state an item for the next user.
Repurpose is basically just altering something about the item. This could be a condition that needs to be met for it to function or just what the item does. Repurposing is optional!

For an example of what I mean by repurpose: the Zoom lens. A held item that increases a mons accuracy by 20%, but only if it moves last.
You could repurpose this by removing the condition that it needs to move last:
"Keep, but repurpose it by having it increase a mons accuracy by 20%, regardless of when it moves."
Or perhaps you'd rather increase the accuracy a bit more to 30%?
"Keep, but repurpose it by increasing the accuracy to 30%."
(or you could do both)

Another example: Shiny stone. An evolution stone used by only 4 mons. Why not change what it does entirely:
"Keep, but repurpose by making it a held item that increases the odds of finding a wild encounter shiny!"

If you need inspiration for items, you could look at Serebii's ItemDex

So to start things off: Normal Gem

 

[Zeostar]

Oh cool idea.

Would keep and not repurpose, gems are perfectly fine the way they work.

Heavy Duty Boots

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

Keep them as they are.

Muscle Band

 

[ReKoil]

Keep, but repurpose by increasing the physical attack power boost a bit. 10% is a bit on the low side imo. 20% would be more worthwhile.

Guard Spec.

 

[Zeostar]

Toss

Burn Heal

 

[ReKoil]

Hmmm... I don't think I've actually ever used one tbh.... 😅
I always go back to the Pokemon Center as often as possible to save money xD
And later on in the game you have access to Full Heals and no longer need them...
There's also berries for curing Burns...

So I think I'll toss.

Grip Claw

 

[DelibirdTrainer]

Hum... I think you are in the wrong session, so I will continue from the previous one.

Grip Claw = Keep and let it as it is

Big Root

 

[ReKoil]

Never actually used it so had to look up what it did =p
Sounds pretty balanced as is tbh.

Keep as it is.

Terrain Extender

 

[Wuzzy]

Think it's fine honestly. It's pretty niche but still can catch people off guard especially in VGC, Keep overall

Room Service

 

[DelibirdTrainer]

I didn't play SwSh, so I don't know this item in a real situation, but it seems to be interesting and ok, so I will keep it as it is, as long as it lowers your speed only during Trick Room and then revert back, otherwise, this would be my change.

Shed Shell

 

[ReKoil]

I can't remember if this is single use. If it is, make it multi-use.
Otherwise Keep it as is.

Mago Berry

 

[Wuzzy]

Keep as it is, those kinds of berries have a use on bulkier Pokemon (especially in VGC)

Ring Target

 

[ReKoil]

Really niche item imo.
It's basically for tricking it onto you opponent right?

I think I'll toss it, since I think I'd never ever use it.

Honey

 

[DelibirdTrainer]

Toss it, never used anyway.

Elixir

 

[ReKoil]

Keep as is.
Although I usually just run back to a PokeCenter these things can come in handy if you're on a lengthy route and don't want to turn back.

Toxic Orb

 

[DelibirdTrainer]

Keep it. Maybe turn it into just poison instead of badly poison.

Dire Hit

 

[Zeostar]

Toss. Always toss upon immediately upon getting it.

Life Orb

 

[Wuzzy]

Keep, it's very useful as it is

Soul Dew

 

[The_Dragon_Veteran]

Keep and turn it back to what it used to be before sun and moon

Enigma Berry

 

[ReKoil]

Never used one, but it sounds useful, so keep it. maybe bump up the heal a bit to 30%.

Repeat Ball