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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

GS Ball ジーエスボール GS Ball   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Celebi in Ilex Forest.					Locations C Pokémon Communication Center*
Description C The mysterious Ball.

Generation III

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

AuroraTicket オーロラチケット Aurora Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Birth Island.					Locations E Nintendo event FRLG Nintendo event
Description E A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. FRLG A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.

Eon Ticket むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Southern Island.					Locations RSE Nintendo event RS E Mix records with a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire Version player that has the ticket.
Description RSE The ticket for a ferry to a distant southern island. FRLG The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.

MysticTicket しんぴのチケット Mysterious Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Navel Rock.					Locations E Nintendo event FRLG Nintendo event
Description E A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. FRLG A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.

Old Sea Map ふるびたかいず Old Sea Chart   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows access to Faraway Island.					Locations E Nintendo event
Description E A faded sea chart that shows the way to a certain island.

Generation IV

Azure Flute てんかいのふえ Heaven Flute   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Plays a melody that's beyond this world; opens the stairway to Arceus in the Hall of Origin.					Locations DPPt None
Description DPPt HGSS A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it. BW A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it.

Enigma Stone なぞのすいしょう Mysterious Crystal   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows for the capture of either LatiasSS or LatiosHG.					Locations HGSS Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description HGSS A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth. BW A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.

Lock Capsule ロックカプセル Lock Capsule   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: If transferred to Pokémon Black and White, opening it will reveal TM95 (Snarl).					Locations HGSS None
Description HGSS A sturdy Capsule that can only be opened with a special key. BW A sturdy Capsule that can only be opened with a special key.

Member Card メンバーズカード Member's Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in Canalave City; allows access to battle a Darkrai.					Locations DPPt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description DPPt A card needed for entering the inn in Canalave City. Oddly, the last date marked on it was 50 years ago.

Oak's Letter オーキドのてがみ Okido's Letter   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: A letter from Professor Oak to be taken to Route 224; allows access to battle Shaymin.					Locations DPPt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description DPPt A letter from Prof. Oak. Written in it is a request for you to go to Rt. 224.

Secret Key ひみつのカギ Secret Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens up Rotom's Room in the Team Galactic Eterna Building, containing five appliances necessary for a Rotom to change between its six forms.					Locations Pt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description Pt HGSS A high-tech key that has to be used at a specific location. It emits a special electric signal to open a door.

Generation V

Liberty Pass リバティチケット Liberty Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Enables access to Liberty Garden.					Locations BW Received from a Nintendo event.
Description BW A special pass to go to Liberty Garden. Board the ship in Castelia City.

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.

Discount Coupon バーゲンチケット Bargain Ticket   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used at any boutique for a one-time 50% discount.					Locations XY Received from the Pokémon Global Link
Description XYORAS This special coupon allows you to buy items at a discount when you are shopping at a boutique.

Eon Ticket むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Southern Island.					Locations ORAS Nintendo event, StreetPass with someone who has the ticket
Description ORAS The ticket for a ferry to the Southern Island. Does Norman, the Petalburg Gym Leader, know a secret?!

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