Event item

An event item is a special type of key item, usually used to get an unobtainable legendary Pokémon.

In the past, they were usually distributed via Nintendo events. This was often limited to certain countries where Nintendo decided to hold events, and even then, they were only held in certain cities where distribution hardware or software could be set up. However, this has changed with the advent of new technology, namely hardware in the form of the Nintendo DS and DS cards, the software of DS games, better access to the internet, and better availability to Wi-Fi access points or hardware to create one.

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.

Starting Generation IV, all items and Pokémon that are downloaded into a game as a Mystery Gift are also bundled with a Wonder Card. The Generation IV games will only allow a maximum of three Wonder Cards to be stored while the Generation V games will only allow a maximum of twelve Wonder Cards to be stored; to download a new one, an old one must be deleted. It is important to note that while an item may usually require an event to be completed (most commonly receiving the National Pokédex) in order to be delivered, players can still download the Mystery Gift into their game, regardless if they have met those requirements or not. The deliveryman will hold onto a Mystery Gift as long as its Wonder Card is stored, and the player can pick it up anytime once they have completed the conditions for accepting the delivery.

List of event items

Generation II

GS Ball GS Ball

Main article: GS Ball

The GS Ball (Japanese: ジーエスボール or ＧＳボール GS Ball) is an event item in Pokémon Crystal, but only legitimately obtainable in the Japanese version. The player can use the Pokémon Mobile System GB to obtain the GS Ball, which they can then take to the Ilex Forest shrine and battle a wild Celebi. It was not distributed outside of Japan, and thus international players could not obtain it without cheating.

Generation III

Eon Ticket

Main article: Eon Ticket

The Eon Ticket (Japanese: むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket) is an event item in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It allows the player to travel to Southern Island and battle Latias (in Ruby) or Latios (in Sapphire).

MysticTicket

The MysticTicket (Japanese: しんぴのチケット Mysterious Ticket) is an event item in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald. It was available through the Pokémon Rocks America tour, as well as select Nintendo events. It is a key item that is needed to access Navel Rock, where Ho-Oh and Lugia are encountered.

In Generation III, this was the only way to obtain these two Pokémon via catching in the Game Boy Advance. Ho-Oh and Lugia could be obtained by completing tasks in the Nintendo GameCube games Pokémon Colosseum and XD respectively. They were also available via direct download in the 10th Anniversary events in Europe. However in Generation IV, they were obtainable normally again through Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions.

AuroraTicket

The AuroraTicket (Japanese: オーロラチケット Aurora Ticket) is an event item in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald. It was available through the Pokémon Rocks America tour when it was at the Nintendo World Store. It is needed to access Birth Island, where Deoxys is located.

Old Sea Map

Main article: Old Sea Map

The Old Sea Map (Japanese: ふるびたかいず Old Sea Chart) is an event item in Pokémon Emerald, but only legitimately obtainable in the Japanese version. It allows the player to access Faraway Island, where they can capture Mew. Like the GS Ball, it was not distributed outside of Japan, and thus international players could not obtain it without cheating.

Generation IV

Secret Key

Main article: Secret Key (Generation IV)

The Secret Key (Japanese: ひみつのカギ Secret Key) is an event item in Pokémon Platinum. It was the first event item in the fourth generation to be released, as well as the first thing to be distributed via Wi-Fi. This item enables players to access Rotom's Room in the Galactic Eterna Building, where 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

Main article: Member Card

The Member Card (Japanese: メンバーズカード Member's Card) is an event item in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, but only legitimately obtainable in Platinum. 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 Darkrai awaits to be battled.

Oak's Letter

Main article: Oak's Letter

Oak's Letter (Japanese: オーキドのてがみ Okido's Letter), is an event item in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, but only legitimately obtainable in Platinum. After obtaining this item, Professor Oak will appear on Route 224 near the white stone tablet at its north end. After inscribing on the rock who the player is thankful of on their Pokémon journey, Seabreak Path will appear from nowhere, and the only 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

Main article: Azure Flute

The Azure Flute (Japanese: てんかいのふえ Heaven Flute) in an event item in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. 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 the flute, a staircase will appear that leads up to the Hall of Origin, where Arceus awaits. This item has yet to be distributed legitimately.

Enigma Stone

Main article: Enigma Stone

The Enigma Stone (Japanese: なぞのすいしょう Enigmatic Crystal) is an event item in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. This item is similar to the Eon Ticket in Generation III. After being taken to the museum in Pewter City and having it changed into the Soul Dew, the player may capture Latios (in HeartGold) or Latias (in SoulSilver).

Lock Capsule

Main article: Lock Capsule

The Lock Capsule (Japanese: ロックカプセル Lock Capsule) is an event item in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. When transferred to Pokémon Black and White, it contains TM95 (Snarl). This item has yet to be distributed legitimately.

Generation V

Liberty Pass

Main article: Liberty Pass

The Liberty Pass (Japanese: リバティチケット Liberty Ticket) is an event item in Pokémon Black and White. It allows the player to travel to Liberty Garden, where he or she will be able to battle a wild Victini.

This item article is part of Project ItemDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all items.