List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

For a similar list from Pokémon Platinum, see List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum. For a similar list from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, see List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. These specific instances of Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well. In addition, some Pokémon, such as Drifloon, regenerate and can be encountered on a weekly basis.

List of Pokémon

First partner Pokémon

These Pokémon are found in Professor Rowan's suitcase.

Turtwig

#0387  Turtwig ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Overgrow Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Lake Verity Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle Normal Physical Withdraw Water Status
Games Method DP Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Chimchar

#0390  Chimchar ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Blaze Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Lake Verity Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch Normal Physical Leer Normal Status
Games Method DP Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Piplup

#0393  Piplup ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Torrent Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Lake Verity Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pound Normal Physical Growl Normal Status
Games Method DP Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Drifloon

This Pokémon can be found at the Valley Windworks every Friday after Mars is defeated for the first time.

#0425  Drifloon ♂/♀ Level 22 Type: Ability: Aftermath or Unburden Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Valley Windworks Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gust Flying Special Focus Energy Normal Status Payback Dark Physical Stockpile Normal Status
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Happiny

A Hiker NPC in Hearthome City will give the player a Happiny Egg.

#0440  Happiny ♀ Level 1 Type: Ability: Natural Cure or Serene Grace Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place hatched) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pound Normal Physical Charm Normal Status
Games Method DP Gift (Traveling Man)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Spiritomb

This Pokémon can be found at the Hallowed Tower after placing the Odd Keystone and speaking to people in the Underground 32 times.

#0442  Spiritomb ♂/♀ Level 25 Type: Ability: Pressure Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Route 209 Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Faint Attack Dark Physical Hypnosis Psychic Status Dream Eater Psychic Special Ominous Wind Ghost Special
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Riolu

Riley will give the player a Riolu Egg after making it through Iron Island.

#0447  Riolu ♂/♀ Level 1 Type: Ability: Steadfast or Inner Focus Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place hatched) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Quick Attack Normal Physical Foresight Normal Status Endure Normal Status
Games Method DP Gift (Riley)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Dialga and Palkia

Dialga

The player can face Dialga at the Spear Pillar after Cyrus is defeated in Diamond.

#0483  Dialga Level 47 Type: Ability: Pressure Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Spear Pillar Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metal Claw Steel Physical AncientPower Rock Special Dragon Claw Dragon Physical Roar of Time Dragon Special
Games Method D Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Palkia

The player can face Palkia at the Spear Pillar after Cyrus is defeated in Pearl.

#0484  Palkia Level 47 Type: Ability: Pressure Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Spear Pillar Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Water Pulse Water Special AncientPower Rock Special Dragon Claw Dragon Physical Spacial Rend Dragon Special
Games Method P Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Lake guardians

Uxie

Uxie appears in Lake Acuity after Team Galactic is defeated and the player faces Dialga or Palkia.

#0480  Uxie Level 50 Type: Ability: Levitate Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Acuity Cavern Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Confusion Psychic Special Yawn Normal Status Future Sight Psychic Special Amnesia Psychic Status
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Mesprit

Mesprit appears in Lake Verity after Team Galactic is defeated and the player faces Dialga or Palkia. After the player talks to Mesprit, it will roam Sinnoh.

#0481  Mesprit Level 50 Type: Ability: Levitate Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place caught) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Confusion Psychic Special Lucky Chant Normal Status Future Sight Psychic Special Charm Normal Status
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Azelf

Azelf appears in Lake Valor after Team Galactic is defeated and the player faces Dialga or Palkia.

#0482  Azelf Level 50 Type: Ability: Levitate Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Valor Cavern Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Confusion Psychic Special Uproar Normal Special Future Sight Psychic Special Nasty Plot Dark Status
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Rotom

This Rotom appears in the Old Chateau at night after the player obtains the National Pokédex.

#0479  Rotom Level 15 Type: Ability: Levitate Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Old Chateau Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
ThunderShock Electric Special Confuse Ray Ghost Status Uproar Normal Special Double Team Normal Status
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Eevee

This Pokémon is obtained from Bebe in Hearthome City after obtaining the National Pokédex.

#0133  Eevee ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Run Away or Adaptability Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Hearthome City Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle Normal Physical Tail Whip Normal Status Helping Hand Normal Status
Games Method DP Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Heatran

After Buck returns the Magma Stone, Heatran can be encountered at Stark Mountain.

#0485  Heatran ♂/♀ Level 70 Type: Ability: Flash Fire Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Stark Mountain Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scary Face Normal Status Lava Plume Fire Special Fire Spin Fire Special Iron Head Steel Physical
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Regigigas

If the player has a Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in their party, Regigigas can be faced at the Snowpoint Temple. The Temple is inaccessible until the player obtains the National Pokédex.

#0486  Regigigas Level 70 Type: Ability: Slow Start Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Snowpoint Temple Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stomp Normal Physical Confuse Ray Ghost Status Superpower Fighting Physical Zen Headbutt Psychic Special
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Giratina

After obtaining the National Pokédex, Giratina can be found in the last room of Turnback Cave.

#0487  Giratina Level 70 Type: Ability: Pressure Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Turnback Cave Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shadow Force Ghost Physical Heal Block Psychic Status Earth Power Ground Special Slash Normal Physical
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Cresselia

After obtaining the National Pokédex, a sailor in Canalave City will ask the player to obtain a Lunar Wing to heal his son. The player can travel to Fullmoon Island, where a Cresselia will be waiting. After talking to Cresselia, it will roam Sinnoh and leave a Lunar Wing behind.

#0488  Cresselia ♀ Level 50 Type: Ability: Levitate Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place caught) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mist Ice Status Aurora Beam Ice Special Future Sight Psychic Special Slash Normal Physical
Games Method DP Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Manaphy

After finishing the corresponding Special Mission in Pokémon Ranger, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, or Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, the player can receive a Manaphy Egg via the Link with Pokémon Ranger option in the main menu. Once the transfer is completed, the Egg can be obtained from the deliveryman in any Poké Mart. Multiple Manaphy Eggs can be transferred to the same game, but only one Egg can be sent per copy of Pokémon Ranger.

This Pokémon cannot be Shiny for the player who originally received it, but can be Shiny if traded and hatched by another player with a different Trainer ID and Secret ID.

#0490  Manaphy Level 1 Type: Ability: Hydration Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place hatched) (fateful encounter) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tail Glow Bug Status Bubble Water Special Water Sport Water Status
Games Method DP Event (Pokémon Ranger)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Unused Event Pokémon

Darkrai

If the player has a Member Card, Darkrai can be faced at Newmoon Island. The Member Card has not been released for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, but this Darkrai is also obtainable through glitches.

#0491  Darkrai Level 40 Type: Ability: Bad Dreams Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Newmoon Island Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Quick Attack Normal Physical Hypnosis Psychic Status Pursuit Dark Physical Nightmare Ghost Status
Games Method DP Event (Member Card)/Glitches
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Shaymin

If the player has Oak's Letter, Shaymin can be faced at Flower Paradise. Oak's Letter has not been released for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, but this Shaymin is still obtainable through glitches.

#0492  Shaymin Level 30 Type: Ability: Natural Cure Held item: Lum Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Flower Paradise Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Defense Curl Normal Status Magical Leaf Grass Special Leech Seed Grass Status Synthesis Grass Status
Games Method DP Event (Oak's Letter)/Glitches
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

Arceus

If the player has an Azure Flute, Arceus can be faced at the Hall of Origin in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. This item has never been released, but this Arceus is still obtainable through glitches, and can even be obtained an indefinite number of times.

#0493  Arceus Level 80 Type: Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Hall of Origin Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Cool Beauty Cute Smart Tough Sheen Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0
Refresh Normal Status Future Sight Psychic Special Recover Normal Status Hyper Beam Normal Special
Games Method DP Event (Azure Flute)/Glitches
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.
This Pokémon is either Pig Latin or Pig Latin in origin, depending on the language of the game.

See also

• Gift Pokémon

List of in-game event Pokémon 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 • ZA) Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)