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During the history of Pokémon games, several [[event Pokémon]] given away have been set to show them as received in a '''fateful encounter''', as opposed to a normal capture. While this was a separate [[List of locations by index number (GBA)|location listed in Generation III]], in [[Generation IV]], it became merely another statistic of a Pokémon, allowing different areas to be listed while maintaining the specialness of the Pokémon.
A '''fateful encounter''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|運命的|うんめいてき}} {{tt|出会|であ}}い''' ''fateful encounter'') is a flag attached to certain [[event Pokémon]] and some event-exclusive {{pkmn2|wild}} [[legendary Pokémon]] that indicates they were met in a special manner. In Generation III, "fateful encounter" was listed as the encounter location; in Generation IV and on, "fateful encounter" is in the text describing the method of encounter.


Due to this flag, special events can be accessed in {{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}} when specific Pokémon that are encountered by way of fateful encounters are in the party.
However, "fateful encounter" does not always appear in the text of Pokémon with this flag set in Generations III and IV. In Generation III, this flag is set for any {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Deoxys}} received from events, as well as the Deoxys caught on [[Birth Island]] and the Mew caught on [[Faraway Island]]; without it, it is impossible for these Pokémon to [[Obedience|obey]] the player in Generation III, even if he or she has obtained all [[Badge]]s. Moreover, any Pokémon obtained in {{Pokémon XD}} will have this special flag set. In {{game|Platinum}}, the Shaymin caught in the [[Flower Paradise]] will be met in a fateful encounter; while only obtainable using [[glitch]]es, the Shaymin caught in Flower Paradise in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} will not be met in a fateful encounter, so cannot be used to obtain the [[Gracidea]].
 
In Generation IV, the presence of this flag, from {{game|Platinum}} onward, allows for special events to happen if the Pokémon with the "fateful encounter" flag is in the party.


==List of in-game events activated by fateful encounter Pokémon==
==List of in-game events activated by fateful encounter Pokémon==
*{{p|Shaymin}}
*{{p|Shaymin}}
**{{game|Platinum}} - in [[Floaroma Town]], players can receive a {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}} from a woman.
**{{game|Platinum}} - in the [[Floaroma Town]] [[Pokémon Center]], players can receive a [[Gracidea]] from a woman.
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - in the [[Goldenrod City]] Flower Shop, players can again receive a Gracidea Flower from a woman.
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - in the [[Goldenrod City]] Flower Shop, players can again receive a Gracidea from a woman.
**{{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}} - only Shaymin obtained in a fateful encounter can use the Gracidea to become [[Sky Forme]].
**{{game|Black and White|s}} - in the [[Lacunosa Town]] [[Pokémon Center]], players can receive a Gracidea from a woman.
**{{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} - in the [[Striaton City]] [[Pokémon Center]], players can receive a Gracidea from a woman.


*{{p|Regigigas}}
*{{p|Regigigas}}
**{{game|Platinum}} - Activates the appearance of [[Rock Peak Ruins|Rock Peak]], [[Iceberg Ruins|Iceberg]], and [[Iron Ruins]] where the other [[Legendary golems|Regi]]s can be captured.
**{{game|Platinum}} - Activates the appearance of [[Rock Peak Ruins|Rock Peak]], [[Iceberg Ruins|Iceberg]], and [[Iron Ruins]] where the other [[legendary golems]] can be captured.


*[[Shiny Pokémon|Pikachu-colored]] {{p|Pichu}}
*{{Shiny}} {{p|Pichu}}
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - Activates an event involving an encounter with the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]].
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - Activates an event involving an encounter with the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]].


*{{p|Arceus}}
*{{p|Arceus}}
**{{game|Platinum}} - in [[Oreburgh Mine]], a [[Hiker]] will give away a {{DL|Plate|Flame Plate}} and a book in the [[Canalave Library]] will become available with the inscriptions on all plates.
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - When selected as partner Pokémon, the player will be able to teleport from the [[Ruins of Alph]] to the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] far to the north. This allows the player to obtain either a level 1 {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} or {{p|Giratina}}, holding its respective [[Timespace orbs|orb]].
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - When selected as partner Pokémon, the player will be able to teleport from the [[Ruins of Alph]] to the [[Shinto Ruins]] far to the north. This allows the player to obtain either a level 1 {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} or {{p|Giratina}}. It also allows the {{player}} to obtain the [[Griseous Orb]] if {{p|Giratina}} is chosen.
 
*{{p|Jirachi}}
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - activates {{pw|Edge of the Night's Sky}} [[Pokéwalker]] area.


*{{p|Celebi}}
*{{p|Celebi}}
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - activates an event with an encounter and battle with [[Giovanni]] after being taken back in time with {{p|Celebi}}.
**{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} - activates an event with an encounter and battle with [[Giovanni]] after being taken back in time with {{p|Celebi}}.
**{{game|Black and White|s}} - Allows the player to obtain a {{p|Zorua}}.
*{{Shiny}} [[Legendary beasts]]
**{{game|Black and White|s}} - activates a battle with a wild {{p|Zoroark}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the Shaymin that is captured in the [[Flower Paradise]] will not be a fateful encounter Shaymin, while in {{game|Platinum}}, it will be. This was likely implemented due to the [[tweaking]] and [[Surf glitch]]es, which allow access to Shaymin in Diamond and Pearl, while this was removed in Platinum. Due to the way receipt and use of the Gracidea is programmed, if the Platinum Shaymin were not given this status, despite being able to be legitimately obtained with [[Oak's Letter]], it would not be able to transform into Sky Forme.
* It was once believed that a fateful encounter flag was needed to be set on a {{p|Jirachi}} in order to activate the {{pw|Night Sky's Edge}} [[Pokéwalker]] route; indeed, events where such Jirachi were distributed advertised such an unlockable. However, it was later discovered that all Jirachi are capable of unlocking the route even without the fateful encounter flag.
** Interestingly, this makes this Shaymin the only fateful encounter Pokémon that can be obtained with any Poké Ball available in Platinum, as all others are contained only in Cherish Balls and given out in events, while this one is encountered in the wild and captured.
* It was once believed that a fateful encounter flag was needed to be set on an {{p|Arceus}} in order to activate the {{tc|Hiker}} who both gives a {{DL|Plate|Flame Plate}} to the player in [[Oreburgh Mine]] and a book to the [[Canalave Library]] containing inscriptions of all the plates. However, it was later discovered that all Arceus are capable of unlocking the event even without the fateful encounter flag.
* An Arceus caught from the [[Hall of Origin]] may also be used to activate the Sinjoh Ruins event. One of each type of Arceus (fateful encounter and Hall of Origin) can be used in one game, in any order, to activate the event two times at most.
 
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=5a91dc|bordercolor=2260b6
|de=Schicksalhafte Begegnung
|es=Cosa del destino<br>Encuentro fatídico
|fr=Force du destin<br>Rencontré par hasard
|it=Evento speciale<br>Occasione speciale
|ko=운명적인 만남 ''unmyeongjeogin mannam''
}}
 
==See also==
*[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
 
{{Project Games notice|game mechanics}}


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[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[zh:命运的相遇]]

Revision as of 04:13, 11 December 2015

A fateful encounter (Japanese: 運命的 出会 fateful encounter) is a flag attached to certain event Pokémon and some event-exclusive wild legendary Pokémon that indicates they were met in a special manner. In Generation III, "fateful encounter" was listed as the encounter location; in Generation IV and on, "fateful encounter" is in the text describing the method of encounter.

However, "fateful encounter" does not always appear in the text of Pokémon with this flag set in Generations III and IV. In Generation III, this flag is set for any Mew and Deoxys received from events, as well as the Deoxys caught on Birth Island and the Mew caught on Faraway Island; without it, it is impossible for these Pokémon to obey the player in Generation III, even if he or she has obtained all Badges. Moreover, any Pokémon obtained in Pokémon XD will have this special flag set. In Pokémon Platinum, the Shaymin caught in the Flower Paradise will be met in a fateful encounter; while only obtainable using glitches, the Shaymin caught in Flower Paradise in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl will not be met in a fateful encounter, so cannot be used to obtain the Gracidea.

In Generation IV, the presence of this flag, from Pokémon Platinum onward, allows for special events to happen if the Pokémon with the "fateful encounter" flag is in the party.

List of in-game events activated by fateful encounter Pokémon

Trivia

  • It was once believed that a fateful encounter flag was needed to be set on a Jirachi in order to activate the Night Sky's Edge Pokéwalker route; indeed, events where such Jirachi were distributed advertised such an unlockable. However, it was later discovered that all Jirachi are capable of unlocking the route even without the fateful encounter flag.
  • It was once believed that a fateful encounter flag was needed to be set on an Arceus in order to activate the Hiker who both gives a Flame Plate to the player in Oreburgh Mine and a book to the Canalave Library containing inscriptions of all the plates. However, it was later discovered that all Arceus are capable of unlocking the event even without the fateful encounter flag.
  • An Arceus caught from the Hall of Origin may also be used to activate the Sinjoh Ruins event. One of each type of Arceus (fateful encounter and Hall of Origin) can be used in one game, in any order, to activate the event two times at most.

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Force du destin
Rencontré par hasard
Germany Flag.png German Schicksalhafte Begegnung
Italy Flag.png Italian Evento speciale
Occasione speciale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 운명적인 만남 unmyeongjeogin mannam
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cosa del destino
Encuentro fatídico

See also

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