List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008

This is a reverse-chronological list of Nintendo event Pokémon for all regions that were given away in 2008.

List of event Pokémon

Nintendo Zone Pikachu, United States, November 14-27, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
PIKACHU♀	OT: Nzone ID: 10278	Nov. 17, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20	Static Bashful	none Light Ball	Present	Normal
					Quick Attack	Normal
					ThunderShock	Electric
					Tail Whip	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Toys "R" Us Dragonite, United States, November 8-9, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
DRAGONITE♂	OT: TRU ID: 11088	Nov. 8, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Inner Focus Mild	none Yache Berry	Draco Meteor	Dragon
					Thunderbolt	Electric
					Outrage	Dragon
					Dragon Dance	Dragon
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
You've received Dragonite, one of the strongest Dragon- type Pokémon! Train hard as you prepare for battle!
Date received	Nov. 8, 2008

Nintendo of Korea Darkrai, Korea, November 8-9, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
다크라이	OT: 한국닌텐도 ID: 11088	Nov. 8, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Bad Dreams Random	Enigma Berry	Roar of Time	Dragon
					Spacial Rend	Dragon
					Nightmare	Ghost
					Hypnosis	Psychic
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. Korean characters, in non-Korean games, appear as an empty space in Diamond and Pearl and as question marks in Platinum.This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Target & Toys "R" Us Darkrai, Australia, October 30–November 9, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
DARKRAI	OT: ALAMOS ID: 10308	Oct. 30, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Bad Dreams Random	Enigma Berry	Roar of Time	Dragon
					Spacial Rend	Dragon
					Nightmare	Ghost
					Hypnosis	Psychic
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
Watch Darkrai in action in the new Pokémon movie: Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai. Available on DVD!
Date received	Oct. 30, 2008

TCG World Championships 2008 Milotic, Japan, October 12, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ミロカロス♂	OT: WCS ID: 10128	Oct. 12, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Marvel Scale Timid	Flame Orb	Rain Dance	Water
					Recover	Normal
					Hydro Pump	Water
					Icy Wind	Ice
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the PokéMart. This Pokémon has max Beauty and was obtained from Pokémon Platinum.

PC Yokohama Pikachu, Japan, October 10, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ピカチュウ♂	OT: ヨコハマ ID: 10108	Oct. 10, 2008 PC Yokohama Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 40	Static Modest	Shell Bell	Surf	Water
					Thunder	Electric
					Protect	Normal
					---	???
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum.

Nintendo Power Pikachu, United States, September 13, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
PIKACHU	OT: NPower ID: 09138	Sept. 13, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20	Static Random	Light Ball	Wish	Normal
					Present	Normal
					Volt Tackle	Electric
					Surf	Water
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
This Pikachu is a gift to you in celebration of the 20th birthday of Nintendo Power magazine!
Date received	Sep. 13, 2008

Nintendo of Korea Deoxys, Korea, August 30–31, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
테오키스	OT: 한국닌텐도 ID: 08308	Aug. 30, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Pressure Random	Petaya or Ganlon Berry	Psycho Boost	Psychic
					Zap Cannon	Electric
					Iron Defense	Steel
					ExtremeSpeed	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. Korean characters, in non-Korean games, appear as an empty space in Diamond and Pearl and as question marks in Platinum.This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Tanabata Jirachi, Japan, August 18–??? 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ジラーチ	OT: タナバタ ID: 08188	Aug. 18, 2008 Pokémon Fan Club Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 5	Serene Grace Random	Jaboca Berry	Wish	Normal
					Confusion	Psychic
					Rest	Psychic
					---	???
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

TCG World Championships 2008 Lucario, United States, August 17, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
LUCARIO♂	OT: WORLD08 ID: 08178	Aug. 17, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30	Inner Focus Adamant	Leftovers	Force Palm	Fighting
					Bone Rush	Ground
					Sunny Day	Fire
					Blaze Kick	Fire
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
Thanks for coming to the Pokémon TCG World Championships and video game Showdown!
Date received	Aug. 17, 2008

Birthday Charmander, Japan, July 20, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ヒトカゲ♂	OT: トウキョー ID: 07208	Jul. 20, 2008 PC Tokyo Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 40	Blaze Naive	Lucky Egg	Return	Normal
					Hidden Power	Normal
					Quick Attack	Normal
					Howl	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Movie Shaymin, Japan, July 19–September 30, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
シェイミ	OT: えいがかん ID: 07198	Jul. 19, 2008 Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Natural Cure Random	Micle Berry	Seed Flare	Grass
					Aromatherapy	Grass
					Substitute	Normal
					Energy Ball	Grass
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Alamos Darkrai, Europe (France, Italy, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Germany)

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
DARKRAI	OT: ALAMOS ID: 07038	Jul. 3, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Bad Dreams Random	Enigma Berry	Roar of Time	Dragon
					Spacial Rend	Dragon
					Nightmare	Ghost
					Hypnosis	Psychic
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Baba Flygon, Japan, July 1–14, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ババイゴン*♂	OT: ばば ID: 07018	Jul. 1, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Levitate Naive	none Yache Berry	Draco Meteor	Dragon
					U-turn	Bug
					Earthquake	Ground
					Dragon Claw	Dragon
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the Wii when it was traded.

Movie Regigigas, Japan, June 20–August 31, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
レジギガス	OT: テンイむら ID: 07198	Jun. 20, 2008 Pokémon Movie 08 Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 100	Slow Start Random	none Custap Berry	Iron Head	Steel
					Rock Slide	Rock
					Icy Wind	Ice
					Crush Grip	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

GameStop Deoxys, United States, June 20–22 and June 27–29, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
DEOXYS	OT: Gamestp ID: 06218	Jun. 20, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Pressure Random	Nevermeltice	Psycho Boost	Psychic
					Zap Cannon	Electric
					Iron Defense	Steel
					ExtremeSpeed	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
Enjoy your Deoxys! Travel to Veilstone City to discover the secrets of this mysterious Pokémon!
Date received	June 20, 2008

Nintendo World Store Darkrai, United States, June 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
DARKRAI	OT: ALAMOS ID: 05318	Jun. 1, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Bad Dreams Random	Enigma Berry	Roar of Time	Dragon
					Spacial Rend	Dragon
					Nightmare	Ghost
					Hypnosis	Psychic
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
Enjoy your Darkrai! Visit the URL below and input the word Orasion for a gift. Pokemon.com/drkgift
Date received	June 1, 2008

Toys "R" Us Darkrai, United States, May 31 and June 1, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
DARKRAI	OT: ALAMOS ID: 05318	May 31, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Bad Dreams Random	Enigma Berry	Roar of Time	Dragon
					Spacial Rend	Dragon
					Nightmare	Ghost
					Hypnosis	Psychic
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Wonder Card

Wonder Card
Enjoy your Darkrai! Visit the URL below and input the word Orasion for a gift. Pokemon.com/drkgift
Date received	May 31, 2008

Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza, Korea, May 31, June 1, and July 17, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
레쿠쟈	OT: 한국닌텐도 ID: 05318	May 31, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 70	Air Lock Random	Dragon Scale	Fly	Flying
					ExtremeSpeed	Normal
					Outrage	Dragon
					Draco Meteor	Dragon
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. Korean characters, in non-Korean games, appear as an empty space in Diamond and Pearl and as question marks in Platinum.This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

McDonald's Pikachu, Japan, May 30–June 19, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ピカチュウ♀	OT: マック ID: 05308	May 30, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 20	Static Bashful	none Light Ball	Quick Attack	Normal
					ThunderShock	Electric
					Tail Whip	Normal
					Present	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Golgo Octillery, Japan, May 13–26, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
オクタン♀	OT: ごるこ ID: 05138	May 13, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Suction Cups Serious	none Focus Band	Octazooka	Water
					Ice Beam	Ice
					Signal Beam	Bug
					Hyper Beam	Normal
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the Wii when it was traded.

Nintendo of Korea Manaphy, Korea, March 29 and 30, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
마나피	OT: 한국닌텐도 ID: 03298	Mar. 29, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 1	Hydration Random	King's Rock	Tail Glow	Bug
					Bubble	Water
					Water Sport	Water
					---	???
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. Korean characters, in non-Korean games, appear as an empty space in Diamond and Pearl and as question marks in Platinum.This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Saikyou Salamence, Japan, February 15–March 14, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
ボーマンダ♂	OT: さいきょう ID: 02158	Feb. 15, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Intimidate Naughty	none Dragon Fang	Hydro Pump	Water
					Stone Edge	Rock
					Fire Blast	Fire
					Dragon Claw	Dragon
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Saikyou Dragonite, Japan, January 15–February 14, 2008

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ability Nature	Ribbons Held item	Moves
カイリュー♂	OT: さいきょう ID: 01158	Jan. 15, 2008 Pokémon Event Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50	Inner Focus Mild	none Yache Berry	Draco Meteor	Dragon
					Thunderbolt	Electric
					Outrage	Dragon
					Dragon Dance	Dragon
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was received from the Poké Mart. This Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon Diamond or Pearl.

Trivia

• The poster used at GameStop to promote Deoxys is a carbon copy of the Darkrai poster. In the place where the moves are listed, the Deoxys posters says Darkrai instead of Deoxys.
• On the Wonder Card for the Toys "R" Us ALAMOS Darkrai, the word 'Oracion' from the movie is misspelled 'Orasion.'

Event Pokémon
Others	Mystery Gift | Wonder Cards
By year	2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008
By event	10th Anniversary | Jeremy | Movies | Tanabata
In games	Colosseum | Box | XD | Channel PBR | Ranger | Ranch | Shadows of Almia
Pokémon	Mew | Celebi | Jirachi | Deoxys Manaphy | Darkrai | Shaymin | Arceus