diff --git a/src/theme/theme.base.scss b/src/theme/theme.base.scss
index 40bb2f338..e7eec8172 100644
--- a/src/theme/theme.base.scss
+++ b/src/theme/theme.base.scss
@@ -1482,6 +1482,7 @@ ion-item.ion-activatable:not(.only-links) {
 
         ion-anchor, a,
         ion-button, button,
+        ion-item.ion-focusable,
         audio, video, select, input, iframe {
             pointer-events: visible;
         }