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Event Pokémon

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20th Anniversary artwork of Event Pokémon from the first five generations

Event Pokémon are Pokémon that are distributed at promotional events, such as movie premieres, expositions, festivals, places like PokéPark, real-life Pokémon Center stores, Toy stores, and sometimes found in bonus disks or specially transferred from another game.

Event-exclusive Pokémon species

See also: Category:Promotion-only Pokémon

From the very beginning, there were Pokémon that were made not obtainable in the initially-released pair of core series games, making these species of Pokémon only legitimately obtainable from Nintendo's promotional event distributions. In later generations, some of these event-exclusive Pokémon became available through spin-off Pokémon games. However, besides these games, these Pokémon can only be obtained from events, or for some, they can only be caught in the games after an in-game event is unlocked through a real-world event.

Generation I

Pokémon Games Method
Mew Mew R G B (Jp) Y Nintendo events, historically through a direct trade
R B (Int) Y

Generation II

Pokémon Games Methods
Mew Mew G S C Gotta catch 'em all! Station
Celebi Celebi G S C The Japanese Pokémon Mobile System GB to obtain a GS Ball, to be used in Ilex Forest
G S C Nintendo Power special promo
G S C Direct trade

Generation III

Pokémon Games Methods
Mew Mew R S E FR LG Old Sea Map e-card from Nintendo events to access Faraway Island
R S E FR LG Other giveaways
Lugia Lugia R S E FR LG MysticTicket e-card from Nintendo events to access Navel Rock
R S E FR LG Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness after purifying Shadow Lugia
R S E FR LG Other giveaways
Ho-Oh Ho-Oh R S E FR LG MysticTicket e-card from Nintendo events to access Navel Rock
R S E FR LG Pokémon Colosseum after purifying all Shadow Pokémon and finishing Mt. Battle
R S E FR LG Other giveaways
Celebi Celebi R S E FR LG Japanese Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc
R S E FR LG Other giveaways
Jirachi Jirachi R S E FR LG Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc
R S E FR LG Transfer from Pokémon Channel (PAL version only) after completing the game
R S E FR LG Other giveaways
Deoxys Deoxys R S E FR LG AuroraTicket e-card from Nintendo events to access Birth Island
R S E FR LG Other giveaways

Generation IV

Pokémon Games Methods
Mew Mew D P Pt HG SS Transfer 999 Pokémon to My Pokémon Ranch
D P Pt HG SS Other giveaways
Spiky-eared Pichu Spiky-eared Pichu D P Pt HG SS Ilex Forest shrine with Pikachu-colored Pichu
Celebi Celebi D P Pt HG SS Giveaways
Jirachi Jirachi D P Pt HG SS Giveaways
Deoxys Deoxys D P Pt HG SS Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs after finishing a Special Mission
D P Pt HG SS Other giveaways
Phione Phione D P Pt HG SS Breed Manaphy
D P Pt HG SS Transfer 250 Pokémon to My Pokémon Ranch
Manaphy Manaphy D P Pt HG SS Transfer Pokémon Egg from Pokémon Ranger after finishing a Special Mission
D P Pt HG SS Transfer Pokémon Egg from Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia after finishing a Special Mission
D P Pt HG SS Transfer Pokémon Egg from Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs after finishing a Special Mission
D P Pt HG SS Other giveaways
Darkrai Darkrai D P Pt HG SS Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia after finishing a Special Mission
D P Pt HG SS Member Card from Nintendo events via Wi-Fi or Wireless Communications to access Newmoon Island
D P Pt HG SS Other giveaways
Shaymin Shaymin D P Pt HG SS Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs after finishing a Special Mission
D P Pt HG SS Oak's Letter from Nintendo events via Wi-Fi or Wireless Communications to access Flower Paradise and the Gracidea
D P Pt HG SS Other giveaways, which can access the Gracidea
Arceus Arceus D P Pt HG SS Azure Flute (not legitimately obtainable) to access the Hall of Origin
D P Pt HG SS Other giveaways

Generation V

Pokémon Games Methods
Jirachi Jirachi B W B2 W2 Giveaways
Deoxys Deoxys B W B2 W2 Giveaways
Darkrai Darkrai B W B2 W2 Giveaways
Shaymin Shaymin B W B2 W2 Giveaway
Arceus Arceus B W B2 W2 Giveaways
Victini Victini B W B2 W2 Liberty Pass from Nintendo events via Wi-Fi or Wireless Communications to access Liberty Garden
B W B2 W2 Other giveaways
Keldeo Keldeo B W B2 W2 Giveaways
Meloetta Meloetta B W B2 W2 Giveaways
Genesect Genesect B W B2 W2 Giveaways

Generation VI

Pokémon Games Methods
Mew Mew X Y OR AS Giveaways
Celebi Celebi X Y OR AS Pokémon Bank event
X Y OR AS Other giveaways
Jirachi Jirachi X Y OR AS Giveaways
Manaphy Manaphy X Y OR AS Giveaways
Darkrai Darkrai X Y OR AS Giveaways
Shaymin Shaymin X Y OR AS Giveaways
Arceus Arceus X Y OR AS Giveaways
Victini Victini X Y OR AS Giveaways
Keldeo Keldeo X Y OR AS Giveaways
Meloetta Meloetta X Y OR AS Giveaways
Genesect Genesect X Y OR AS Giveaways
Vivillon Fancy Pattern Vivillon X Y OR AS Giveaways
Vivillon Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon X Y OR AS Giveaways
Diancie Diancie X Y OR AS Giveaways
Hoopa Hoopa X Y OR AS Giveaways

Nintendo promotional event Pokémon

Periodically, Nintendo hosts or sponsors parties and events for fans, often in connection to the premiere of a new game or movie. They are especially notable in that certain rare Pokémon and items in the games, as well as cards and other things, are only available for a limited time from them. The methods used to transfer Pokémon and items to a game have varied over time, and include direct link trading and physical reception from an e-Card via Mystery Events. Wireless reception from a Wonder Spot and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection via Mystery Gift and the use of a Distribution devices were also used. Other methods may occur in the future.

They typically have a special OT and ID number, indicating their authenticity, and usually a special promotional Ribbon from Generation III onward. In Generation IV, most event Pokémon were distributed in Cherish Balls, special Poké Balls that exist solely for event distribution. Event Pokémon are usually desired because they are hard or impossible to find in the games, holding a rare item, and/or know at least one special move that would otherwise be impossible to have via leveling up, TMs, HMs, Move Tutors, or even breeding.

All of the Pokémon with specific Natures cannot have a different Nature, gender, Ability or Shiny condition. For Pokémon obtained in Generation IV onwards, the dates do not need to be the dates the events were held. This is because the date is based on the one set on the DS.

Generation IV introduced the distribution of promotional events via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. At first, only key items were distributed. These items allowed players to enter areas normally inaccessible. In June 2009, Pokémon began being distributed via Wi-Fi as well with the distribution of a Jirachi. Owners of the Japanese versions of the Sinnoh-based games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. Later on, Japan began having distributions occurring simultaneously via events and over Wi-Fi. In March 2010, the Pikachu-colored Pichu became available for North American and PAL versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. This became the first event Pokémon to be available to non-Japanese games via Wi-Fi. Games subsequent to the Sinnoh-based games too are able to obtain Pokémon through this method.

There are very few countries or areas of the world where events tend to be held: Japan, the United States, Canada, South Korea, Australia, and various countries of Western Europe. While it is not unheard of for event Pokémon to be distributed outside of these countries, for whatever logistical reason, it is incredibly rare. Indeed, some countries may see several years pass between promotional events, and most have never had one held in their country. The establishment of wireless internet has made the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection a much better distribution model to reach Pokémon players around the world.

In Generation V, the Pokémon Global Link became a new method for distributing Pokémon, though Pokémon were still distributed through Wi-Fi. While not exactly of the same uniqueness (unlikely moves, Shininess, event Poké Ball and Ribbons, etc.) as that of other event Pokémon, Pokémon from Global Link promotions can be obtained by anyone worldwide, depending on the country they set on the website; some may require purchase of other products, however.

See also


Event exclusives
Pokémon
Pikachu in a cap • Spiky-eared Pichu • Victini • Genesect
Ash-Greninja • Vivillon (Poké Ball Pattern) • Diancie • Hoopa
Volcanion • Magearna • Marshadow • Zeraora • Meltan
Melmetal • Zarude • Walking Wake • Iron Leaves • Pecharunt
Moves
Happy Hour • Celebrate • Hold Hands • Hold Back
Items
Bluesky Mail • Mirage Mail • Egg Ticket • Eon Ticket • MysticTicket
AuroraTicket • Old Sea Map • Brick Mail • Member Card • Oak's Letter
Enigma Stone • Liberty Pass • Discount Coupon • Dynamax Crystal
Mythical Pecha Berry
Pokéwalker Routes
Yellow Forest • Winner's Path • Sightseeing • Rally • Amity Meadow
Other
C-Gear Skins



Event distributions
Generation I: Japanese • European language
Generation II: Japanese • European language
Generation III: Japanese • English • German • Spanish • French • Italian
Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Trading (GTS)
Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Global Link promotions
Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local • Trading
Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local
Switch: PE (International | China)
Generation VIII: SwSh • BDSP • LA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle Day • Journey Across America • Party of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events • 10th Anniversary • Tanabata • Undistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III (RS • FRLG • E • Colosseum/XD) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BW • B2W2)
Gen VI (XY • ORAS) • Gen VII (SM • USUM • PE) • Gen VIII (SwSh • BDSP • LA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen VI • Gen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIII • Gen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-II • III onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII) • Serial code prefixes


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