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An '''event item''' is a special type of [[key item]], usually used to get an unobtainable [[legendary Pokémon]].
An '''event item''' is a special type of item, usually used to get an otherwise unobtainable [[Legendary Pokémon]].


In the past, they were usually distributed via [[Nintendo events]]. This often limited the availability only to certain countries where Nintendo decided to hold events, and even then, were only held in certain cities were distribution hardware or software could be set up. However, this has changed with the advent of new technology, namely hardware in the form of the [[Nintendo DS]] and DS cards, the software of DS games, better access to the internet, and better availability to Wi-Fi access points or hardware to create one.
In the past, they were usually distributed via [[Event Pokémon|Nintendo events]]. This was often limited to certain countries where Nintendo decided to hold events, and even then, they were only held in certain cities where distribution hardware or software could be set up. However, this has changed with the advent of new technology, namely hardware in the form of the [[Nintendo DS]] and DS cards, the software of DS games, better access to the internet, and better availability to [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] access points or hardware to create one.


Event items in [[Generation IV]] were at first offered at events in addition to over Wi-Fi, but physical events for items have been phased out in favor of distribution over Wi-Fi. This has two obvious benefits: The first is to players, for as long as one can get Wi-Fi access to the internet, they can receive event items from anywhere. The second is to Nintendo, which saves money from not having to set up events just for items around the world.
Event items in [[Generation IV]] were at first offered at events in addition to over Wi-Fi, but physical events for items have been phased out in favor of distribution over Wi-Fi. This has two obvious benefits. The first is to players, for as long as one can get Wi-Fi access to the internet, they can receive event items from anywhere. The second is to Nintendo, which saves money from not having to set up events just for items around the world.


In Japan as of Q1 2010, event Pokémon are distributed simultaneously at events and over Wi-Fi (when not unlocked through another game, and even then, the transferred Pokémon is usually received from events). Owners of the Japanese versions of Generation IV games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. In March 2010, the North American/European PAL versions of the Pikachu-colored Pichu for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] became the first event Pokémon outside of Japan to be available through Wi-Fi.
Starting Generation IV, all items and Pokémon that are downloaded into a game as a [[Mystery Gift]] are also bundled with a [[Wonder Card]]. The Generation IV games will only allow a maximum of three Wonder Cards to be stored while the [[Generation V]] games will only allow a maximum of twelve Wonder Cards to be stored; to download a new one, an old one must be deleted. It is important to note that while an item may usually require an event to be completed (most commonly receiving the [[National Pokédex]]) in order to be delivered, players can still download the Mystery Gift into their game, regardless if they have met those requirements or not. The deliveryman will hold onto a Mystery Gift as long as its Wonder Card is stored, and the player can pick it up anytime once they have completed the conditions for accepting the delivery.
 
From Gen. IV onward, all items and Pokémon that are downloaded into a game as a [[Mystery Gift]] is also bundled with a [[Wonder Card]]. The Gen. IV games will only allow a maximum of three Wonder Cards to be stored, and the Gen. V games will only allow a maximum of twelve Wonder Cards to be stored; to download a new one, an old one must be deleted. It is important to note that while an item may usually require an event to be completed (most commonly receiving the [[National Pokédex]]) in order to be delivered, the player ''can still download the Mystery Gift into their game, regardless if they have met those requirements or not.'' The deliveryman will hold onto a Mystery Gift as long as its Wonder Card is stored, and the player can pick it up once they have completed the conditions for accepting the delivery.


==List of event items==
==List of event items==
===[[Generation II]]===
===[[Generation II]]===
===={{game|Crystal}}====
{{Item
*'''[[GS Ball]]:''' This item is only legitimately obtainable in the Japanese version games, if the player is inside the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] and the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]] is attached to the game. Players need to give it to [[Kurt]], the [[Poké Ball#Generation II Poké Balls|Apricorn Ball]] maker in [[Azalea Town]] and, After he has examined it for a [[time|day]], he will give it back to player. He then sees that [[Ilex Forest]] is restless, so he will ask the player to see what is happening. Inside the forest is [[Ilex Forest shrine|a shrine]] where the GS Ball fits in and, when placed, a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Celebi}} will appear. In other versions of the game, the GS Ball is only obtainable by [[cheating]], but is still programmed into the game.
|name=GS Ball
|jp={{tt|ジーエスボール|Jī Esu Bōru}}
|jpt=GS Ball
|gen=II
|genex=yes
|dispgen=II
|bag=Key items
|effect=Summons {{p|Celebi}} in [[Ilex Forest]].
|descc=The mysterious Ball.
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center]]{{tt|*|Japanese games only}}
|main=GS Ball
}}


===[[Generation III]]===
===[[Generation III]]===
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
The MysticTicket and AuroraTicket were available through the [[Pokémon Rocks America]] tour.
*'''[[Eon Ticket]]:''' This item can be obtained by scanning a special card into the [[e-Reader]], then talking to [[Norman]], or alternatively, mixing records with someone who has done this. After this, the player must go to [[Lilycove City]] to ask the sailor to take them to the [[Southern Island]], where {{p|Latias}} (Ruby) or {{p|Latios}} (Sapphire) waits with a [[Soul Dew]].
{{Item
|name=AuroraTicket
|jp={{tt|オーロラチケット|Ōrora Chiketto}}
|jpt=Aurora Ticket
|gen=III
|dispgen=III
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows players to access [[Birth Island]].
|desce=A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island.
|descfrlg=A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.
|loce=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]
|locfrlg=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Eon Ticket
|jp={{tt|むげんのチケット|Mugen no Chiketto}}
|jpt=Fantasy Ticket
|gen=III
|dispgen=III
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows players to access [[Southern Island]].
|descrse=The ticket for a ferry to a distant southern island.
|descfrlg=The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.
|locrse=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]] {{sup/3|RS}}
|loce=[[Record mixing|Mix records]] with a [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire Version]] player that has the ticket.
|main=Eon Ticket
}}
 
{{Item
|name=MysticTicket
|jp={{tt|しんぴのチケット|Shinpi no Chiketto}}
|jpt=Mysterious Ticket
|gen=III
|dispgen=III
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows players to access [[Navel Rock]].
|desce=A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock.
|descfrlg=A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.
|loce=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]
|locfrlg=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]
}}


===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
{{Item
*'''[[MysticTicket]]:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a [[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]. After getting it, players must take one of the [[Seagallop Ferries]] to [[Navel Rock]], a small island between [[Floe Island|Floe]] and [[Chrono Island]]s. Here, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} await, with Ho-Oh at the highest point and Lugia in the lowest basement.
|name=Old Sea Map
*'''[[AuroraTicket]]:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a [[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]. After getting it, players must take one of the [[Seagallop Ferries]] to [[Birth Island]], the southernmost of the [[Sevii Islands]]. A small, glass-like triangle lies in the middle of the island, and a puzzle must be solved in order for a {{p|Deoxys}} to appear from it.
|jp={{tt|ふるびたかいず|Furubi Takai Zu}}
|jpt=Old Sea Chart
|gen=III
|dispgen=III
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows access to [[Faraway Island]].
|desce=A faded sea chart that shows the way to a certain island.  
|loce=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]
|main=Old Sea Map
}}


===={{game|Emerald}}====
===[[Generation IV]]===
*'''Eon Ticket:''' This item can be obtained by scanning a special card into the [[e-Reader]], then talking to [[Norman]], or alternatively, mixing records with someone who has done this. After this, the player must go to the [[S.S. Tidal]] to ask the sailor to take them to the [[Southern Island]], where {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, depending on which Pokémon was selected to roam Hoenn, waits with a [[Soul Dew]].
{{Item
|name=Azure Flute
|jp={{tt|てんかいのふえ|Tenkai no Fue}}
|jpt=Heaven Flute
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Plays a melody that's beyond this world; opens the stairway to {{p|Arceus}} in the [[Hall of Origin]].
|descdppthgss=A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it.
|descbw=A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it.
|locdppt=None
|main=Azure Flute
}}


*'''MysticTicket:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take one of the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Navel Rock]]. Here, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} await, with Ho-Oh at the highest point and Lugia in the lowest basement.
{{Item
|name=Enigma Stone
|jp={{tt|なぞのすいしょう|Nazo no Suishō}}
|jpt=Mysterious Crystal
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows for the capture of either {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|SS}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|HG}}.
|deschgss=A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.
|descbw=A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.
|lochgss=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event.
|main=Enigma Stone
}}


*'''AuroraTicket:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take one of the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Birth Island]]. A small, glass-like triangle lies in the middle of the island, and a puzzle must be solved in order for a {{p|Deoxys}} to appear from it.
{{Item
|name=Lock Capsule
|jp={{tt|ロックカプセル|Rokku Kapuseru}}
|jpt=Lock Capsule
|gen=IV
|sprite=Lock Capsule IV
|sprite2=Lock Capsule
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=If transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}}, opening it will reveal {{TM|95|Snarl}}.
|deschgss=A sturdy Capsule that can only be opened with a special key.
|descbw=A sturdy Capsule that can only be opened with a special key.
|lochgss=None
|main=Lock Capsule
}}


*'''[[Old Sea Map]]:''' Occasionally referred to as the Old Sea Chart, this item is only legitimately obtainable in Japanese version games and can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Faraway Island]], an island so far away that it is not near any [[region]]s. This is where a {{p|Mew}} hides in the grass. After chasing the Mew around, the {{player}} gets a chance to capture it.
{{Item
|name=Member Card
|jp={{tt|メンバーズカード|Menbāzu Kādo}}
|jpt=Member's Card
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in [[Canalave City]]; allows access to battle a {{p|Darkrai}}.
|descdppt=A card needed for entering the inn in Canalave City. Oddly, the last date marked on it was 50 years ago.
|locdppt=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event.
|main=Member Card
}}


===[[Generation IV]]===
{{Item
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{v2|Platinum}}====
|name=Oak's Letter
*'''{{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}}:''' This item is only available in Platinum. It is also the first event item in the fourth generation to be released despite being discovered the last. This enables players to go to a secret room in the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] where {{p|Rotom}} can transform between its forms. [[Professor Rowan]] makes a brief appearance in the building when the player does this for the first time.
|jp={{tt|オーキドのてがみ|Ōkido no Tegami}}
*'''[[Member Card]]:''' This key item can only be used when the event to capture {{p|Cresselia}} has been completed. After getting it, the locked house in [[Canalave City]] will open, and a man inside will tell the player that they have been waiting a long time for him or her. After falling asleep in the bed, the player will be warped to [[Newmoon Island]] where {{p|Darkrai}} awaits to be captured.
|jpt={{tt|Okido|Oak}}'s Letter
*'''[[Oak's Letter]]:''' After getting it, [[Professor Oak]] will appear on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} near the white stone tablet at its north end. After inscribing on the rock what the player is thankful for on their Pokémon journey, the [[Seabreak Path]] will appear from nowhere, and the only {{p|Shaymin}} in the game will approach. It will then return to the [[Flower Paradise]] on the other end of the Seabreak Path, where the player must follow it to capture it.
|gen=IV
*'''[[Azure Flute]]:''' The event to capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} must have been completed for this key item to activate. After getting it and traveling through the caves of [[Mt. Coronet]] to [[Spear Pillar]], a soft tune will play in the wind. After blowing into it, a staircase will appear that leads up to the [[Hall of Origin]], where {{p|Arceus}} awaits. This item has yet to be distributed officially.
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=A letter from [[Professor Oak]] to be taken to {{Rt|224|Sinnoh}}; allows access to battle {{p|Shaymin}}.
|descdppt=A letter from Prof. Oak. Written in it is a request for you to go to Rt. 224.
|locdppt=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event.
|main=Oak's Letter
}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
{{Item
|name=Secret Key
|jp={{tt|ひみつのカギ|Himitsu no Kagi}}
|jpt=Secret Key
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Opens up [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], containing five appliances necessary for a {{p|Rotom}} to change between its six forms.
|descpthgss=A high-tech key that has to be used at a specific location. It emits a special electric signal to open a door.
|locpt=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event.
|main=Secret Key (Generation IV)
}}


*'''[[Enigma Stone]]:''' This item is only obtainable in HeartGold and SoulSilver. This items has a feature similar to the [[Eon Ticket]], allowing for the capture of {{p|Latias}} (in SoulSilver) or {{p|Latios}} (in HeartGold) after being taken to the museum in [[Pewter City]] and changing into the [[Soul Dew]].
*'''[[Lock Capsule]]:''' Contains [[TM95]] when transferred to [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White]].
===[[Generation V]]===
===[[Generation V]]===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
{{Item
*'''[[Liberty Ticket]]:''' This is an upcoming item can be obtained via Wi-Fi from September 18 to October 18, 2010 by Japanese Pokémon Black and White games. This item allows players to capture {{p|Victini}}, a legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Black and White.
|name=Liberty Pass
*'''[[Lock Capsule]]:''' Contains [[TM95]], transferred from [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]].
|jp={{tt|リバティチケット|Ribati Chiketto}}
|jpt=Liberty Ticket
|gen=V
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Enables access to [[Liberty Garden]].
|descbw=A special pass to go to Liberty Garden. Board the ship in Castelia City.
|locbw=Received from a [[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]].
|main=Liberty Pass
}}


<br>
===[[Generation VI]]===
{{Items}}<br>
Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}'s release, {{DL|Mega Stone|Blazikenite}} was only available as a [[held item]] from the [[XY Torchic|XY release Torchic]].
{{Item
|name=Diancite
|jp= ディアンシナイト
|jpt=Diancinite
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|sell=0
|buyable=no
|effect=Allows {{p|Diancie}} to Mega Evolve into Mega Diancie when held during battle.
|descoras=One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Diancie hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.
|locoras=Any [[Pokémon Center]] (upon entering after obtaining a [[fateful encounter]] Diancie)}}
{{Item
|name=Discount Coupon
|jp=バーゲンチケット
|jpt=Bargain Ticket
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|sell=10
|effect=Used at any boutique for a one-time 50% discount.
|descxy=This special coupon allows you to buy items at a discount when you are shopping at a boutique.
|locxy=Received from the [[Pokémon Global Link]]
}}
{{Item
|name=Eon Ticket
|jp=むげんのチケット
|jpt=Fantasy Ticket
|gen=III
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows players to access [[Southern Island]].
|descoras=The ticket for a ferry to the Southern Island. Does Norman, the Petalburg Gym Leader, know a secret?!
|locoras=[[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]], StreetPass with someone who has the ticket
|main=Eon Ticket
}}
 
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Revision as of 19:32, 20 August 2015

An event item is a special type of item, usually used to get an otherwise unobtainable Legendary Pokémon.

In the past, they were usually distributed via Nintendo events. This was often limited to certain countries where Nintendo decided to hold events, and even then, they were only held in certain cities where distribution hardware or software could be set up. However, this has changed with the advent of new technology, namely hardware in the form of the Nintendo DS and DS cards, the software of DS games, better access to the internet, and better availability to Wi-Fi access points or hardware to create one.

Event items in Generation IV were at first offered at events in addition to over Wi-Fi, but physical events for items have been phased out in favor of distribution over Wi-Fi. This has two obvious benefits. The first is to players, for as long as one can get Wi-Fi access to the internet, they can receive event items from anywhere. The second is to Nintendo, which saves money from not having to set up events just for items around the world.

Starting Generation IV, all items and Pokémon that are downloaded into a game as a Mystery Gift are also bundled with a Wonder Card. The Generation IV games will only allow a maximum of three Wonder Cards to be stored while the Generation V games will only allow a maximum of twelve Wonder Cards to be stored; to download a new one, an old one must be deleted. It is important to note that while an item may usually require an event to be completed (most commonly receiving the National Pokédex) in order to be delivered, players can still download the Mystery Gift into their game, regardless if they have met those requirements or not. The deliveryman will hold onto a Mystery Gift as long as its Wonder Card is stored, and the player can pick it up anytime once they have completed the conditions for accepting the delivery.

List of event items

Generation II

Generation III

The MysticTicket and AuroraTicket were available through the Pokémon Rocks America tour.

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's release, Blazikenite was only available as a held item from the XY release Torchic.


Types of items
General Evolution stonesFossilsFlutesShardsHeld items
Evolution itemsEscape itemsExchangeable itemsValuable items
Battle itemsScentsNectarsCandyIngredients
Medicine Status condition healing itemsVitaminsFeathers
MintsMochiDrinksHerbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké BallsApricornsBerriesMulch
Aesthetic DecorationsAccessories (NormalGreatUltraMaster)
BackdropsPropsDécor
Clothing (XYSMUSUMLGPESwShBDSPLASV)
Other MailKey ItemsEvent items
Wonder Launcher itemsRotom Powers


Event exclusives
Pokémon
Pikachu in a capSpiky-eared PichuVictiniGenesect
Ash-GreninjaVivillon (Poké Ball Pattern)DiancieHoopa
VolcanionMagearnaMarshadowZeraoraMelmetalZarude
Walking WakeIron LeavesPecharunt
Moves
Happy HourCelebrateHold HandsHold Back
Items
Bluesky MailMirage MailEgg TicketEon TicketMysticTicket
AuroraTicketOld Sea MapBrick MailMember CardOak's Letter
Enigma StoneLiberty PassDiscount CouponDynamax Crystal
Mythical Pecha Berry
Pokéwalker Routes
Yellow ForestWinner's PathSightseeingRallyAmity Meadow
Other
C-Gear Skins



Event distributions
Generation I: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation II: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation III: JapaneseEnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalian
Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Trading (GTS)
Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Global Link promotions
Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
LocalTrading
Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local
Switch: PE
Generation VIII: SwShBDSPLA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle DayJourney Across AmericaParty of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events10th AnniversaryTanabataUndistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEOrre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VIGen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIIIGen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-IIIII onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen VGen VIGen VII) • Serial code prefixes


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