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! style="background:#fff" | {{color2|{{silver color}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|S}}
! style="background:#fff" | {{color2|{{silver color}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|S}}
! style="background:#{{crystal color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
! style="background:#{{crystal color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Receieve the [[GS Ball]] in [[Goldenrod City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]/{{pkmn|Communication Center}} after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} ([[Virtual Console]] only)
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Receive the [[GS Ball]] in [[Goldenrod City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]/{{pkmn|Communication Center}} after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} ([[Virtual Console]] only)
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| {{MSP|025O|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025O|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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|- style="background:#fff;  
| {{MSP|025H|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025H|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Hoenn Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Hoenn Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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|- style="background:#fff;  
|- style="background:#fff;  
| {{MSP|025S|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025S|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Sinnoh Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Sinnoh Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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|- style="background:#fff;  
|- style="background:#fff;  
| {{MSP|025U|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025U|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Unova Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Unova Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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|- style="background:#fff;  
|- style="background:#fff;  
| {{MSP|025K|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025K|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Kalos Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Kalos Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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|- style="background:#fff;  
|- style="background:#fff;  
| {{MSP|025A|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025A|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Alola Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Alola Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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|- style="background:#fff
|- style="background:#fff
| {{MSP|025P|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025P|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|Partner Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|Partner Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
! {{color2|{{sun color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! {{color2|{{sun color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! {{color2|{{moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! {{color2|{{moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{moon color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|US}}
! style="background:#{{ultra moon color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|UM}}
! {{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|P}}
! {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|E}}
| Giveaways
|- style="background:#fff
| {{MSP|744|Rockruff}}
| style="text-align:center" | <small>{{a|Own Tempo}}</small><br>{{p|Rockruff}}
! {{color2|{{sun color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! {{color2|{{moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! style="background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|US}}
! style="background:#{{ultra sun color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|US}}
! style="background:#{{ultra moon color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|UM}}
! style="background:#{{ultra moon color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|UM}}
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|- style="background:#fff
|- style="background:#fff
| {{MSP|745D|Lycanroc}}
| {{MSP|745D|Lycanroc}}
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|Dusk Form]]</small><br>{{p|Lycanroc}}{{tt|*|Evolves from Event Rockruff}}
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|Dusk Form]]</small><br>{{p|Lycanroc}}
! {{color2|{{sun color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! {{color2|{{sun color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|S}}
! {{color2|{{moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
! {{color2|{{moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|M}}
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! {{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|P}}
! {{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|P}}
! {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|E}}
! {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|E}}
| Giveaways
| Evolve {{a|Own Tempo}} Rockruff
|- style="background:#fff
|- style="background:#fff
| {{MSP|801|Magearna}}
| {{MSP|801|Magearna}}
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! style="background:#fff; | {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|E}}
! style="background:#fff; | {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|E}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Giveaways
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Giveaways
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===Generation VIII===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#5a91dc; border:3px solid #0047a8"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7dd6ea; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" style="background:#7dd6ea" | Games
! style="background:#7dd6ea; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Methods
|- style="background:#fff;
! rowspan=3 | {{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
| rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Pikachu}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| If the player has [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]] save data
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff;
! rowspan=3 | {{MSP|052|Meowth}}
| rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Meowth}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Giveaways
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff;
! rowspan=3 | {{MSP|133|Eevee}}
| rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Eevee}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| If the player has [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!]] save data
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff;
! rowspan=2 | {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Snorlax}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} and normal [[Max Raid Battle]]s if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff
! {{MSP|151|Mew}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Mew}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Included in the [[Poké Ball Plus]]
|- style="background:#fff
! {{MSP|251|Celebi}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Celebi}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Giveaways
|- style="background:#fff;
! {{MSP|801O|Magearna}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Orignal Color]]<br></small>{{p|Magearna}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Complete the [[National Pokédex]] in {{g|HOME}}. (Version 1.2.0 onwards)
|- style="background:#fff;
! {{MSP|807|Zeraora}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{p|Zeraora}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| {{g|HOME}}
|- style="background:#fff
! rowspan=2 | {{MSP|849|Toxtricity}}
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" |  <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Toxtricity|Amped Form]]<br></small>{{p|Toxtricity}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! {{color2|{{shield color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} and normal [[Max Raid Battle]]s if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff
! rowspan=2 | {{MSP|849L|Toxtricity}}
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" |  <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Toxtricity|Low Key Form]]<br></small>{{p|Toxtricity}}
! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} and normal [[Max Raid Battle]]s if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff
! {{MSP|868|Milcery}}
| style="text-align:center" |  <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Milcery}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events
|- style="background:#fff
! rowspan=3 | {{MSP|869RuC|Alcremie}}
| rowspan=3 style="text-align:center" |  <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Alcremie|Non-Vanilla Cream]]</small><br>{{p|Alcremie}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| During [[Wild Area News]] events ([[Strawberry Sweet]] only)<br>For a break down of version  exclusivity, see [[Wild Area News#January 9 to 31, 2020|this link]]
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Evolve Wild Area News-exclusive Gigantamax Factor Milcery
|- style="background:#fff;
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Available through {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} <!--and normal [[Max Raid Battle]]s -->if the player has the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
|- style="background:#fff
! {{MSP|893|Zarude}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Zarude}}
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}}
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" |  {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}}
| Giveaways (Patch 1.2.0 onwards)
|}
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Some Pokémon are distributed with a specific [[Nature]], [[gender]], [[Ability]], or {{Shiny|Shininess}}, while others may leave one or more of these random (though Shininess is usually strictly fixed one way or the other). 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 handheld system.
Some Pokémon are distributed with a specific [[Nature]], [[gender]], [[Ability]], or {{Shiny|Shininess}}, while others may leave one or more of these random (though Shininess is usually strictly fixed one way or the other). 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 handheld system.


Generation IV introduced the distribution of promotional events via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. At first, only [[Key Item]]s 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 [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Jirachi|Jirachi]]. Owners of the Japanese versions of the Sinnoh-based games, no matter where they were, could 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 {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. This became the first event Pokémon to be available to non-Japanese games via Wi-Fi.
Generation IV introduced the distribution of promotional events via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. At first, only [[Key Item]]s 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 [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Jirachi|Jirachi]]. Owners of the Japanese versions of the Sinnoh-based games, no matter where they were, could 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 {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} became available for North American and PAL versions of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. This became the first event Pokémon to be available to non-Japanese games via Wi-Fi.


There are very few countries or areas of the world where events tend to be held: Japan, {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|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, it is incredibly rare. Some countries may see several years pass between promotional events, and a majority of countries have never had a local event. The establishment of wireless internet has made the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection a much better distribution model to reach Pokémon players around the world.
There are very few countries or areas of the world where events tend to be held: Japan, {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|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, it is incredibly rare. Some countries may see several years pass between promotional events, and a majority of countries have never had a local event. The establishment of wireless internet has made the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection a much better distribution model to reach Pokémon players around the world.

Revision as of 16:35, 7 August 2020

Event redirects here. For the Pokéwalker course, see Rally (Pokéwalker Route).
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 discs 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. Many of the event-exclusive Pokémon are Mythical Pokémon.

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
G S C Receive the GS Ball in Goldenrod City's Pokémon Center/Communication Center after becoming Champion (Virtual Console only)

Generation III

Pokémon Games Methods
Mew Mew R S E FR LG Old Sea Map from Japan-only Nintendo events to access Faraway Island
R S E FR LG Other giveaways
Lugia Lugia R S E FR LG MysticTicket 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 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 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
Volcanion Volcanion X Y OR AS Giveaways

Generation VII

Pokémon Games Methods
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu
S M US UM P E QR Code
Mew Mew S M US UM P E Giveaways
S M US UM P E Included in the Poké Ball Plus
Celebi Celebi S M US UM P E Giveaways
Jirachi Jirachi S M US UM P E Giveaways
Manaphy Manaphy S M US UM P E Giveaways
Darkrai Darkrai S M US UM P E Giveaways
Shaymin Shaymin S M US UM P E Giveaways
Arceus Arceus S M US UM P E Giveaways
Meloetta Meloetta S M US UM P E Giveaways
Greninja Battle Bond
Greninja
S M US UM P E Communicate with the Sun and Moon Special Demo Version
Hoopa Hoopa S M US UM P E Giveaways
Rockruff Own Tempo
Rockruff
S M US UM P E Giveaways
Lycanroc Dusk Form
Lycanroc
S M US UM P E Evolve Own Tempo Rockruff
Magearna Magearna S M US UM P E QR Code
Marshadow Marshadow S M US UM P E Giveaways
Zeraora Zeraora S M US UM P E Giveaways

Generation VIII

Pokémon Games Methods
Pikachu Gigantamax Factor
Pikachu
Sw Sh If the player has Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save data
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Meowth Gigantamax Factor
Meowth
Sw Sh Giveaways
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Eevee Gigantamax Factor
Eevee
Sw Sh If the player has Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! save data
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Snorlax Gigantamax Factor
Snorlax
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup and normal Max Raid Battles if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Mew Mew Sw Sh Included in the Poké Ball Plus
Celebi Celebi Sw Sh Giveaways
Magearna Orignal Color
Magearna
Sw Sh Complete the National Pokédex in Pokémon HOME. (Version 1.2.0 onwards)
Zeraora Zeraora Sw Sh Pokémon HOME
Toxtricity Gigantamax Factor
Amped Form
Toxtricity
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup and normal Max Raid Battles if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Toxtricity Gigantamax Factor
Low Key Form
Toxtricity
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup and normal Max Raid Battles if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Milcery Gigantamax Factor
Milcery
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events
Alcremie Gigantamax Factor
Non-Vanilla Cream

Alcremie
Sw Sh During Wild Area News events (Strawberry Sweet only)
For a break down of version exclusivity, see this link
Sw Sh Evolve Wild Area News-exclusive Gigantamax Factor Milcery
Sw Sh Available through Max Soup if the player has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Zarude Zarude Sw Sh Giveaways (Patch 1.2.0 onwards)

Nintendo promotional event Pokémon

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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.

Event Pokémon typically have a special Original Trainer and ID number, indicating their authenticity, and usually a special promotional Ribbon from Generation III onwards. (In later generations, these Ribbons may prevent the Pokémon from being traded through the GTS or Wonder Trade.) From Generation IV onwards, most event Pokémon are 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.

Some Pokémon are distributed with a specific Nature, gender, Ability, or Shininess, while others may leave one or more of these random (though Shininess is usually strictly fixed one way or the other). 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 handheld system.

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 were, could 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.

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, it is incredibly rare. Some countries may see several years pass between promotional events, and a majority of countries have never had a local event. 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. Though they may not have been as unique as other event Pokémon (in regards to moves, Shininess, event Poké Ball, Ribbons, etc.), 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.

In other languages

Language Title
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See also


Event exclusives
Pokémon
Pikachu in a capSpiky-eared PichuVictiniGenesect
Ash-GreninjaVivillon (Poké Ball Pattern)DiancieHoopa
VolcanionMagearnaMarshadowZeraoraMelmetalZarude
Walking WakeIron LeavesPecharunt
Moves
Happy HourCelebrateHold HandsHold Back
Items
Egg TicketEon TicketMysticTicketAuroraTicket
Old Sea MapMember CardOak's LetterEnigma Stone
Liberty PassDiscount CouponDynamax Crystal
Mythical Pecha Berry
Pokéwalker Routes
Yellow ForestWinner's PathSightseeingRallyAmity Meadow
Other
C-Gear Skins



Event distributions
Generation I: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation II: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation III: JapaneseEnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalian
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)
LocalTrading
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
Generation VIII: SwShBDSPLA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle DayJourney Across AmericaParty of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events10th AnniversaryTanabataUndistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEOrre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VIGen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIIIGen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-IIIII onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen VGen VIGen VII) • Serial code prefixes


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