Galactic Key is an item in the “Plot advancement” category (Key Items).
In-game descriptions
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently. |
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| X / Y · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | A card key for disengaging the security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently. |
Where to find it
Not placed on the atlas maps (so far: Red/Blue and Generation 3).
Sources : PokeAPI (items, item_flavor_text, machines) · atlas · pokeemerald species_info.h