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! style="background:#{{heartgold color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HG}} | ! style="background:#{{heartgold color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HG}} | ||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SS}} | ! style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SS}} | ||
| style="background:#fff" | [[Ilex Forest shrine]] with | | style="background:#fff" | [[Ilex Forest shrine]] with [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] | ||
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| style="background:#fff" | {{MSP/3|251|Celebi}} | | style="background:#fff" | {{MSP/3|251|Celebi}} | ||
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! style="background:#7dd6ea; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Methods | ! style="background:#7dd6ea; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Methods | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
| {{MSP|025O|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025O|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
| {{MSP|025H|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025H|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
| {{MSP|025S|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025S|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
| {{MSP|025U|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025U|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
| {{MSP|025K|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025K|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
| {{MSP|025A|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025A|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
| {{MSP|025P|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025P|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[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}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
| {{MSP|025W|Pikachu}} | | {{MSP/8|025W|Pikachu}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}} | | style="text-align:center" | <small>[[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | | Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|151|Mew}} | ! {{MSP/8|151|Mew}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Mew}} | | style="text-align:center" | {{p|Mew}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Included in the [[Poké Ball Plus]] | | Included in the [[Poké Ball Plus]] | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|251|Celebi}} | ! {{MSP/8|251|Celebi}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Celebi}} | | style="text-align:center" | {{p|Celebi}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways | | Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|490|Manaphy}} | ! {{MSP/8|385|Jirachi}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Jirachi}} | |||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | |||
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}} | |||
! {{color2|{{brilliant diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BD}} | |||
! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | |||
! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | |||
| Giveaways | |||
|- style="background:#fff; | |||
! {{MSP/BDSP|490|Manaphy}} | |||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Manaphy}} | | style="text-align:center" | {{p|Manaphy}} | ||
! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| [[Pokémon Egg]] Giveaways | | [[Pokémon Egg]] Giveaways | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|491|Darkrai}} | ! {{MSP/BDSP|491|Darkrai}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Darkrai}} | | style="text-align:center" | {{p|Darkrai}} | ||
! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| [[Member Card]] Distribution | | [[Member Card]] Distribution | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|492|Shaymin}} | ! {{MSP/BDSP|492|Shaymin}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Shaymin}} | | style="text-align:center" | {{p|Shaymin}} | ||
! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! {{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| [[Oak's Letter]] Distribution | | [[Oak's Letter]] Distribution | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|494|Victini}} | ! {{MSP/8|494|Victini}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Victini}} | | style="text-align:center" | {{p|Victini}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | | Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
! {{MSP|801O|Magearna}} | ! {{MSP/8|649|Genesect}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Genesect}} | |||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | |||
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}} | |||
! {{color2|{{brilliant diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BD}} | |||
! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | |||
! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | |||
| Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | |||
|- style="background:#fff; | |||
! {{MSP/8|721|Volcanion}} | |||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Volcanion}} | |||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | |||
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}} | |||
! {{color2|{{brilliant diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BD}} | |||
! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | |||
! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | |||
| Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | |||
|- style="background:#fff; | |||
! {{MSP/8|801O|Magearna}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Original Color]]<br></small>{{p|Magearna}} | | style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Original Color]]<br></small>{{p|Magearna}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| {{g|HOME}} Gift Box Distribution, after completing the [[National Pokédex]] (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | | {{g|HOME}} Gift Box Distribution, after completing the [[National Pokédex]] (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
! {{MSP|807|Zeraora}} | ! {{MSP/8|802|Marshadow}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Marshadow}} | |||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | |||
! style="background:#{{shield color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sh}} | |||
! {{color2|{{brilliant diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BD}} | |||
! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | |||
! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | |||
| Giveaways | |||
|- style="background:#fff; | |||
! {{MSP/8|807|Zeraora}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" | {{p|Zeraora}} | | style="text-align:center;" | {{p|Zeraora}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| {{g|HOME}} Gift Box Distribution | | {{g|HOME}} Gift Box Distribution | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
! {{MSP|809|Melmetal}} | ! {{MSP/8|809|Melmetal}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Melmetal}} | | style="text-align:center;" |<small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Melmetal}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| {{g|HOME}} Gift Box Distribution, after sending over a Pokémon from {{g|GO}} | | {{g|HOME}} Gift Box Distribution, after sending over a Pokémon from {{g|GO}} | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|857|Hattrem}} | ! {{MSP/8|857|Hattrem}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Hattrem}} | | style="text-align:center" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|Hattrem}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| During [[Wild Area News]] events | | During [[Wild Area News]] events | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! {{MSP|868|Milcery}} | ! {{MSP/8|868|Milcery}} | ||
| style="text-align:center" | <small>[[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]]<br></small>{{p|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:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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| During [[Wild Area News]] events | | During [[Wild Area News]] events | ||
|- style="background:#fff | |- style="background:#fff | ||
! style="background:#fff" |{{MSP|893|Zarude}} | ! style="background:#fff" |{{MSP/8|893|Zarude}} | ||
| style="background:#fff; text-align:center" | {{p|Zarude}} | | style="background:#fff; text-align:center" | {{p|Zarude}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | ! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | ||
! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | ! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | ||
| style="background:#fff" | Giveaways ( | | style="background:#fff" | Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | ||
|- style="background:#fff; | |- style="background:#fff; | ||
! style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |{{MSP|893D|Zarude}} | ! style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |{{MSP/8|893D|Zarude}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zarude|Dada]]<br></small>{{p|Zarude}} | | style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zarude|Dada]]<br></small>{{p|Zarude}} | ||
! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ! style="background:#{{sword color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sw}} | ||
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! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | ! {{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|SP}} | ||
! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | ! {{color2|{{legends arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}} | ||
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Giveaways ( | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | ||
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!style="min-width:20px"|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} | !style="min-width:20px"|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} | ||
!style="min-width:20px"|{{gameabbrev8|BDSPLA}} | !style="min-width:20px"|{{gameabbrev8|BDSPLA}} | ||
{{movelist|Snarl|Dark|cat=Special}}||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}} | !style="min-width:20px"|{{gameabbrev9|SV}} | ||
{{movelist|V-create|Fire|cat=Physical}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{No}}|| | {{movelist|Snarl|Dark|cat=Special}}||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}} | ||
{{movelist|Happy Hour|Normal|cat=Status}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}|| | {{movelist|V-create|Fire|cat=Physical}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{No}}{{tt|*|Level-up move for Victini}}||||{{Maybe|{{tt|✔|In the game, but no Pokémon have been distributed with it}}}} | ||
{{movelist|Celebrate|Normal|cat=Status}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}|| | {{movelist|Happy Hour|Normal|cat=Status}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||||{{yes}} | ||
{{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}|| | {{movelist|Celebrate|Normal|cat=Status}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||||{{yes}} | ||
{{movelist|Hold Back|Normal|cat=Physical}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}|| | {{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||||{{Maybe|{{tt|✔|In the game, but no Pokémon have been distributed with it}}}} | ||
{{movelist|Hold Back|Normal|cat=Physical}}||||||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||||{{Maybe|{{tt|✔|In the game, but no Pokémon have been distributed with it}}}} | |||
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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 (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 | 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 (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 [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|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, and even then, limited to certain cities or city centers. 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]], [[Ribbon]]s, 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 [[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]], [[Ribbon]]s, 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. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]] | |||
* [[Distribution devices]] | * [[Distribution devices]] | ||
* [[Event items]] | * [[Event items]] | ||
* [[Save data bonus]] | * [[Save data bonus]] | ||
{{EventExclusive}} | {{EventExclusive}} | ||
{{Event | {{Event distros}} | ||
{{Project Games notice}} | {{Project Games notice}} | ||
[[Category:Pokémon meta]] | [[Category:Pokémon meta]] | ||
[[Category:Event distributions]] | |||
[[Category:Event | |||
[[de:Events]] | [[de:Events]] |
Revision as of 16:47, 4 March 2023
- If you were looking for the Event Pokémon in Pokémon GO, see Event Pokémon (GO).
- Event redirects here. For the Pokéwalker course, see Rally (Pokéwalker).
Event Pokémon are Pokémon that are distributed through outside promotional sources; either via the internet, at live in-person events or attractions, promotional sales (including movie premieres), or from promotional bonus discs or other special cross-promotional transfers from another game.
On a number of occasions, Pokémon otherwise obtainable exclusively through events in the core series games have been made available through other means, either in normal gameplay (sometimes requiring save data bonuses) or by transferring the Pokémon from a side series game.
Event-exclusive Pokémon species
- See also: Category:Promotion-only Pokémon
Since Pokémon Red and Green, there have been Pokémon that were made unobtainable via normal gameplay in the core series games, making these species of Pokémon only legitimately obtainable from Nintendo's promotional event distributions. Some event-exclusive Pokémon have also been made available through cross-promotions with side series or spin-off Pokémon games. Most of the event-exclusive Pokémon are Mythical Pokémon.
Generation I
Pokémon | Games | Method | ||||
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Mew | R | G | B (Jp) | Y | Nintendo events, historically through a direct trade | |
R | B (Int) | Y |
Generation II
Pokémon | Games | Methods | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mew | G | S | C | Gotta catch 'em all! Station | |
Celebi | G | S | C | The Japanese 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 | |||||
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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 | R | S | E | FR | LG | MysticTicket from Nintendo events to access Navel Rock | |
R | S | E | FR | LG | Other giveaways | ||
Ho-Oh | R | S | E | FR | LG | MysticTicket from Nintendo events to access Navel Rock | |
R | S | E | FR | LG | Other giveaways | ||
Celebi | R | S | E | FR | LG | Japanese Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc | |
R | S | E | FR | LG | Other giveaways | ||
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 | 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 | |||||
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Mew | D | P | Pt* | HG | SS | Transfer 999 Pokémon to My Pokémon Ranch | |
D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Other giveaways | ||
Spiky-eared Pichu |
D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Ilex Forest shrine with Pikachu-colored Pichu | |
Celebi | D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Giveaways | |
Jirachi | D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Giveaways | |
Deoxys | D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs after finishing a Special Mission | |
D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Other giveaways | ||
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 | 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 | 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 | D | P | Pt | HG | SS | Giveaways |
Generation V
Pokémon | Games | Methods | ||||
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Jirachi | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways | |
Deoxys | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways | |
Darkrai | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways | |
Shaymin | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaway | |
Arceus | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways | |
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 | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways | |
Meloetta | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways | |
Genesect | B | W | B2 | W2 | Giveaways |
Generation VI
Pokémon | Games | Methods | ||||
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Mew | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Celebi | X | Y | OR | AS | Pokémon Bank event | |
X | Y | OR | AS | Other giveaways | ||
Jirachi | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Manaphy | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Darkrai | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Shaymin | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Arceus | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Victini | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Keldeo | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Meloetta | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Genesect | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Fancy Pattern Vivillon |
X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon |
X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Diancie | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Hoopa | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways | |
Volcanion | X | Y | OR | AS | Giveaways |
Generation VII
Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon | Games | Methods | ||||
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Original Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Hoenn Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Unova Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Kalos Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Alola Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Partner Cap Pikachu |
S | M | US | UM | QR Code | |
Mew | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Celebi | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Jirachi | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Manaphy | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Darkrai | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Shaymin | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Arceus | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Meloetta | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Battle Bond Greninja |
S | M | US | UM | Communication with the Sun and Moon Special Demo Version | |
Hoopa | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Own Tempo Rockruff |
S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Dusk Form Lycanroc |
S | M | US | UM | Evolve Own Tempo Rockruff | |
Magearna | S | M | US | UM | QR Code | |
Marshadow | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways | |
Zeraora | S | M | US | UM | Giveaways |
Nintendo Switch
Pokémon | Games | Methods | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Mew | P | E | Included in the Poké Ball Plus |
Generation VIII
Pokémon | Games | Methods | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Original Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Hoenn Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Unova Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Kalos Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Alola Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Partner Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
World Cap Pikachu |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | |
Mew | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Included in the Poké Ball Plus | |
Celebi | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Jirachi | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Manaphy | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Pokémon Egg Giveaways | |
Darkrai | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Member Card Distribution | |
Shaymin | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Oak's Letter Distribution | |
Victini | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | |
Genesect | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | |
Volcanion | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways (Version 1.3.0 onwards) | |
Original Color Magearna |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Pokémon HOME Gift Box Distribution, after completing the National Pokédex (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | |
Marshadow | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways | |
Zeraora | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Pokémon HOME Gift Box Distribution | |
Gigantamax Factor Melmetal |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Pokémon HOME Gift Box Distribution, after sending over a Pokémon from Pokémon GO | |
Gigantamax Factor Hattrem |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | During Wild Area News events | |
Gigantamax Factor Milcery |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | During Wild Area News events | |
Zarude | Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) | |
Dada Zarude |
Sw | Sh | BD | SP | LA | Giveaways (Version 1.2.0 onwards) |
Event-exclusive moves
Starting in Generation V, the games contained moves that cannot be accessed in-game by means other than events. These are moves that are already known by distributed event Pokémon, not moves that can be learned by level-up by event-exclusive Pokémon.
Snarl was a TM move even in Pokémon Black and White, but its TM required the Lock Capsule to obtain. However, the Lock Capsule was never distributed, and no Pokémon could learn Snarl via level-up in these games. However, as TM moves were able to be passed down by breeding in Generation V, non-event Pokémon were able to learn Snarl in Black and White.
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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, and even then, limited to certain cities or city centers. 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.
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