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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. | 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. | ||
In Japan as of Q1 2010, | In Japan as of Q1 2010, event Pokémon are distributed simultaneously at events and over Wi-Fi (when not unlocked through another game, and even then, the transferred Pokémon is usually received from events). Owners of the Japanese versions of Generation IV games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. In March 2010, the North American/European PAL versions of the Pikachu-colored Pichu for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] became the first event Pokémon outside of Japan to be available through Wi-Fi. | ||
==List of event items== | ==List of event items== | ||
===[[Generation II]]=== | ===[[Generation II]]=== | ||
===={{game|Crystal}}==== | ===={{game|Crystal}}==== | ||
*'''[[GS Ball]]:''' This item is only legitimately obtainable in the Japanese version games, if the player is inside the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] and the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]] is attached to the game. Players need to give it to [[Kurt]], the [[Poké Ball#Generation II Poké Balls|Apricorn Ball]] maker in [[Azalea Town]] and, After he has examined it for a [[time|day]], he will give it back to player. He then sees that [[Ilex Forest]] is restless, so he will ask the player to see what is happening. Inside the forest is [[Ilex Forest shrine|a shrine]] where the GS Ball fits in and, when placed, a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Celebi}} will appear. In other versions of the game, the GS Ball is only obtainable by [[cheating]], but is still programmed into the game. | *'''[[GS Ball]]:''' This item is only legitimately obtainable in the Japanese version games, if the player is inside the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] and the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]] is attached to the game. Players need to give it to [[Kurt]], the [[Poké Ball#Generation II Poké Balls|Apricorn Ball]] maker in [[Azalea Town]] and, After he has examined it for a [[time|day]], he will give it back to player. He then sees that [[Ilex Forest]] is restless, so he will ask the player to see what is happening. Inside the forest is [[Ilex Forest shrine|a shrine]] where the GS Ball fits in and, when placed, a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Celebi}} will appear. In other versions of the game, the GS Ball is only obtainable by [[cheating]], but is still programmed into the game. | ||
===[[Generation III]]=== | ===[[Generation III]]=== | ||
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}==== | ===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}==== | ||
*'''[[Eon Ticket]]:''' This item can be obtained by scanning a special card into the [[e-Reader]], then talking to [[Norman]], or alternatively, mixing records with someone who has done this. After this, the player must go to [[Lilycove City]] to ask the sailor to take them to the [[Southern Island]], where {{p|Latias}} (Ruby) or {{p|Latios}} (Sapphire) waits with a [[Soul Dew]]. | *'''[[Eon Ticket]]:''' This item can be obtained by scanning a special card into the [[e-Reader]], then talking to [[Norman]], or alternatively, mixing records with someone who has done this. After this, the player must go to [[Lilycove City]] to ask the sailor to take them to the [[Southern Island]], where {{p|Latias}} (Ruby) or {{p|Latios}} (Sapphire) waits with a [[Soul Dew]]. | ||
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}==== | ===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}==== | ||
*'''[[MysticTicket]]:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a [[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]. After getting it, players must take one of the [[Seagallop Ferries]] to [[Navel Rock]], a small island between [[Floe Island|Floe]] and [[Chrono Island]]s. Here, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} await, with Ho-Oh at the highest point and Lugia in the lowest basement. | |||
*'''[[ | *'''[[AuroraTicket]]:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a [[event Pokémon|Nintendo event]]. After getting it, players must take one of the [[Seagallop Ferries]] to [[Birth Island]], the southernmost of the [[Sevii Islands]]. A small, glass-like triangle lies in the middle of the island, and a puzzle must be solved in order for a {{p|Deoxys}} to appear from it. | ||
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===={{game|Emerald}}==== | ===={{game|Emerald}}==== | ||
*'''Eon Ticket:''' This item can be obtained by scanning a special card into the [[e-Reader]], then talking to [[Norman]], or alternatively, mixing records with someone who has done this. After this, the player must go to the [[S.S. Tidal]] to ask the sailor to take them to the [[Southern Island]], where {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, depending on which Pokémon was selected to roam Hoenn, waits with a [[Soul Dew]]. | *'''Eon Ticket:''' This item can be obtained by scanning a special card into the [[e-Reader]], then talking to [[Norman]], or alternatively, mixing records with someone who has done this. After this, the player must go to the [[S.S. Tidal]] to ask the sailor to take them to the [[Southern Island]], where {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, depending on which Pokémon was selected to roam Hoenn, waits with a [[Soul Dew]]. | ||
*''' | *'''MysticTicket:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take one of the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Navel Rock]]. Here, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} await, with Ho-Oh at the highest point and Lugia in the lowest basement. | ||
*''' | *'''AuroraTicket:''' This item can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take one of the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Birth Island]]. A small, glass-like triangle lies in the middle of the island, and a puzzle must be solved in order for a {{p|Deoxys}} to appear from it. | ||
*'''[[Old Sea Map]]:''' Occasionally referred to as the Old Sea Chart, this item is only legitimately obtainable in Japanese version games and can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Faraway Island]], an island so far away that it is not near any [[region]]s. This is where a {{p|Mew}} hides in the grass. After chasing the Mew around, the {{player}} gets a chance to capture it. | *'''[[Old Sea Map]]:''' Occasionally referred to as the Old Sea Chart, this item is only legitimately obtainable in Japanese version games and can be obtained only via [[Mystery Gift]] at a Nintendo event. After getting it, players must take the [[S.S. Tidal]] to [[Faraway Island]], an island so far away that it is not near any [[region]]s. This is where a {{p|Mew}} hides in the grass. After chasing the Mew around, the {{player}} gets a chance to capture it. | ||
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*'''{{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}}:''' This item is only available in Platinum. It is also the first event item in the fourth generation to be released despite being discovered the last. This enables players to go to a secret room in the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] where {{p|Rotom}} can transform between its forms. [[Professor Rowan]] makes a brief appearance in the building when the player does this for the first time. | *'''{{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}}:''' This item is only available in Platinum. It is also the first event item in the fourth generation to be released despite being discovered the last. This enables players to go to a secret room in the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] where {{p|Rotom}} can transform between its forms. [[Professor Rowan]] makes a brief appearance in the building when the player does this for the first time. | ||
*'''[[Member Card]]:''' This key item can only be used when the event to capture {{p|Cresselia}} has been completed. After getting it, the locked house in [[Canalave City]] will open, and a man inside will tell the player that they have been waiting a long time for him or her. After falling asleep in the bed, the player will be warped to [[Newmoon Island]] where {{p|Darkrai}} awaits to be captured. | |||
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*'''[[Oak's Letter]]:''' After getting it, [[Professor Oak]] will appear on {{rt|224}} near the white stone tablet at its north end. After inscribing on the rock what the player is thankful for on their Pokémon journey, the [[Seabreak Path]] will appear from nowhere, and the only {{p|Shaymin}} in the game will approach. It will then return to the [[Flower Paradise]] on the other end of the Seabreak Path, where the player must follow it to capture it. | *'''[[Oak's Letter]]:''' After getting it, [[Professor Oak]] will appear on {{rt|224}} near the white stone tablet at its north end. After inscribing on the rock what the player is thankful for on their Pokémon journey, the [[Seabreak Path]] will appear from nowhere, and the only {{p|Shaymin}} in the game will approach. It will then return to the [[Flower Paradise]] on the other end of the Seabreak Path, where the player must follow it to capture it. | ||
*'''[[Azure Flute]]:''' The event to capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} must have been completed for this key item to activate. After getting it and traveling through the caves of [[Mt. Coronet]] to [[Spear Pillar]], a soft tune will play in the wind. After blowing into it, a staircase will appear that leads up to the [[Hall of Origin]], where {{p|Arceus}} awaits. This item has yet to be distributed officially. | *'''[[Azure Flute]]:''' The event to capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} must have been completed for this key item to activate. After getting it and traveling through the caves of [[Mt. Coronet]] to [[Spear Pillar]], a soft tune will play in the wind. After blowing into it, a staircase will appear that leads up to the [[Hall of Origin]], where {{p|Arceus}} awaits. This item has yet to be distributed officially. | ||
