Slap Glove

The Slap Glove is a pair of gloves and a Psynergy-bestowing item introduced in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. When equipped, they increase the wearer's defense by 24 points and grant them access to the Slap Psynergy.

The Slap Glove is given to Matthew by Ryu Kou in Kolima Junction. Ryu Kou takes them back shortly after defeating the Mountain Roc, but fortunately Sveta knows Slap without needing the gloves. Because they will be taken from the player's inventory, it is important to re-equip the character that was using the Slap Glove.

The Slap Glove is unique in that they it is currently the only Psynergy item that falls into one of the major equipment categories. They are also the only Psynergy item in Dark Dawn that can be equipped by any Adept, regardless of their element.

Story
As stated by Tret, the Slap Glove is a treasure held by the Fang Tribe, the Beastmen royal family. It allows one who can't learn it naturally to use the Slap Psynergy, a unique ability notable for being the only means to awaken the Mountain Roc. In addition, it is stated in the game that one needn't be an adept to use the gloves, as demonstrated by Ryu Kou using them to get through Belinsk Ruins.

The glove appears to have been in Sveta's possession originally before being given to Ryu Kou and Hou Zan, possibly having been tucked inside Hou Ju's bag. The two Sanans proceeded to use the glove to navigate the Teppe Ruins and reach Morgal. Upon joining up with Matthew, they gave him the Slap Glove to help with the Mountain Roc in exchange for assistance in rescuing Ryu Kou's sister, Hou Ju from Belinsk. Ryu Kou, however, sensing hesitation in Matthew's party, took back the Slap Glove as well as taking the Magma Orb and a single Magma Shard in order to enter Belinsk Ruins and rescue his sister alone. It is unknown if he ever returned the glove or if he still has it.