Event item

An event item is a special type of key item, usually used to get an 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 ＧＳ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.
Please see the main article for more information.

Generation III

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

Eon Ticket むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY 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 required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.
Please see the main article for more information.

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
Description E A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light. FRLG A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.

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
Description E A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully. FRLG A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.

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.
Please see the main article for more information.

Generation IV

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 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 A high-tech key that has to be used at a specific location. It emits a special electric signal to open a door.
Please see the main article for more information.

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.
Please see the main article for more information.

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.
Please see the main article for more information.

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 an Arceus in the Hall of Origin.					Locations DPPt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description DPPt A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it.
Please see the main article for more information.

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.
Please see the main article for more information.

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.
Please see the main article for more information.

Generation V

Liberty Pass リバティチケット Liberty Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED 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.
Please see the main article for more information.

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