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[[File:Distribution cart.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Deoxys]] distribution card]]
[[File:Distribution cart.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Deoxys]] distribution card]]


'''Distribution cartridges''' are special game carts that have used for Nintendo's distribution of [[event Pokémon]], via the [[infrared|infrared port]] on the [[DS]].
'''Distribution cartridges''' are special game cartridges that are used for Nintendo's distribution of [[event Pokémon]], via the [[infrared|infrared port]] on the [[DS]].


They are given to stores for event distribution and not sold commercially. They only contain information for the event Pokémon and have no actual game data or save possiblities.
They are given to stores for event distribution and are not sold commercially. They only contain information for the event Pokémon and have no actual game data or save possibilities.


The carts only work from the start of the event untill the end of the event. After the time has past, the carts cease to work. Setting back system time can circumvent this.
The cartridges only work from the start of the event to the end of the event. After the time has passed, the cartridges cease to work. Setting back the system time can circumvent this.


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==


[[File:Distributing.jpg|thumb|left|Active distribution]]
[[File:Distributing.jpg|thumb|left|Active distribution of {{p|Arceus}}]]





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Distribution cartridges are special game cartridges that are used for Nintendo's distribution of event Pokémon, via the infrared port on the DS.

They are given to stores for event distribution and are not sold commercially. They only contain information for the event Pokémon and have no actual game data or save possibilities.

The cartridges only work from the start of the event to the end of the event. After the time has passed, the cartridges cease to work. Setting back the system time can circumvent this.

Screenshots

File:Distributing.jpg
Active distribution of Arceus


File:Distributionna.jpg
Expired distribution


See also


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