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An event move is a unique move that a Pokémon cannot naturally learn without being obtained from an event distribution, in-game event, or side series game. Event moves can either be entirely unobtainable outside of these methods or unobtainable for a specific Pokémon. Certain moves or Pokémon and move combinations lose their event-exclusive status and become readily available in later games, such as Snarl.

Pokémon that know event-exclusive moves can be transferred to later generations if they originate from Generation III or later (including the Virtual Console releases of Generation I and Generation II), retaining any event-exclusive moves they may have. However, as of Pokémon HOME version 2.0.0, a Pokémon's moveset will be altered when it is sent to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or later, with HOME instead assigning moves that the Pokémon can naturally learn in the game it is deposited into. The Pokémon's original moveset will remain in its data and can be viewed in HOME, as well as Pokémon Sword and Shield if the Pokémon is available in those games. Additionally, prior to Generation VI, event moves could not be relearned if they were forgotten.

This article does not list Pokémon distributed with event moves that they are able to naturally learn through other means (e.g. PalCity Mew knowing Aura Sphere at level 50, a move it can learn at level 100 in Generation IV), nor the signature moves of event-exclusive Pokémon species that are otherwise a part of the Pokémon's natural learnset (e.g. Doom Desire).

List of event-exclusive moves

All of the following moves can also be learned by Smeargle via Sketch. Games listed are available games where the move is event-exclusive.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Snarl	V	Dark	Special	BW

Available via TM95; however, this TM was only made obtainable via the Lock Capsule in Pokémon Black and White, which was never distributed. Only ever made legitimately available prior to the release of Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 through various Zoroark events, which could then breed Snarl down onto any Pokémon that would otherwise learn the move via TM and was either in the Field egg group or could learn it through chain breeding. No longer event-exclusive as of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
V-create	V	Fire	Physical	BW B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM

Prior to Generation VIII, only distributed alongside an event Rayquaza and various event Victini. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Victini as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Celebrate	VI	Normal	Status	XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh SV

Only made available through various event distributions.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Happy Hour	VI	Normal	Status	XY ORAS SM USUM SwSh SV
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Only made available through various event distributions. Usable, but never made obtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Has to be transferred from Pokémon Bank to obtain in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hold Hands	VI	Normal	Status	XY ORAS SM USUM SwSh

Only made available through various event distributions. Usable, but never made obtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Has to be transferred from Pokémon Bank to obtain in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hold Back	VI	Normal	Physical	XY ORAS SM USUM SwSh

Only made available through various event distributions. Usable, but never made obtainable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Has to be transferred from Pokémon Bank to obtain in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

List of event-exclusive Pokémon and move combinations

Generation I

Any of these Pokémon can be traded to the Generation II games via the Time Capsule, but as they were never distributed for the Virtual Console releases of Generation I, they cannot be brought to Generation VII via Poké Transporter.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fly	I	Flying	Physical	RG B

Only 40 of these Pikachu were made available across two distributions to Japanese language games in November of 1997. Cannot be traded to non-Japanese language games.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Dragon Rage	I	Dragon	Special	RG B

Only 20 of these Magikarp were distributed to Japanese language games in July of 1998. Cannot be traded to non-Japanese language games.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Pay Day	I	Normal	Physical	RG B

These Pokémon were distributed to Japanese language games in August of 1998. Cannot be traded to non-Japanese language games. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Rapidash as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Surf	I	Water	Special	RG B Y / RB Y

Various Generation I Pikachu distributions included the event move Surf. Can be tutored to any Pikachu in Generation I after meeting certain prerequisites in both the original and international versions of Pokémon Stadium. Unlocks the Pikachu's Beach minigame in Pokémon Yellow; in the Virtual Console release of Pokémon Yellow, the minigame is unlocked by default. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Amnesia	I	Psychic	Status	RG B Y / RB Y

This Psyduck could be distributed to a Generation I game after registering all 151 Pokémon in the Hall of Fame in Pokémon Stadium. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IV.

Generation II

Any Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex with an event move that was available in Generation I can be traded to the Generation I games via the Time Capsule. Unless stated otherwise, these events were never distributed for the Virtual Console releases of Generation II, and as such they cannot be brought to Generation VII via Poké Transporter.

Move

Debut Gen.

Games

I

GS C (Sentret, Marill, Pichu, and Elekid)
C (Odd Egg)

In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, players could obtain an Odd Egg in exchange for the event-exclusive Egg Ticket, which would hatch into one of the 7 Baby Pokémon, all knowing the exclusive move Dizzy Punch.

In international versions of Pokémon Crystal, the Odd Egg is instead given to the player by the Day-Care Man without the need for the Egg Ticket. This includes the Virtual Console release of Pokémon Crystal; however, Pokémon hatched from these Eggs cannot be transferred to Generation VII via Poké Transporter until Dizzy Punch is forgotten.

A Sentret and Marill that know Dizzy Punch, in addition to two of the Odd Egg Pokémon, being Pichu and Elekid, were also distributed for both Pokémon Gold and Silver as well as Pokémon Crystal at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Hitmonchan as of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Earthquake	I	Ground	Physical	GS C

This Gligar could be distributed to a Generation II game after defeating the Rival at the end of Round 2 in Pokémon Stadium 2. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation III.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Petal Dance	I	Grass	Special	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Meganium as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sing	I	Normal	Status	GS C

This Pichu was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Swift	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Cleffa was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Night Shade	I	Ghost	Physical	GS C

This Hoothoot was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Metronome	I	Normal	Status	GS C

This Smoochum was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Pay Day	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Delibird was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Double-Edge	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for both the Cyndaquil line and Qwilfish as of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Submission	I	Fighting	Physical	GS C

This Totodile was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Lovely Kiss	I	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hydro Pump	I	Water	Special	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Marill line as of Generation III, and for the Dratini line as of Generation VIII .

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Horn Drill	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Dunsparce was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Amnesia	I	Psychic	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Mimic	I	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Igglybuff and Aipom as of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Growth	I	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Haze	I	Ice	Status	GS C

This Horsea was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Swords Dance	I	Normal	Status	GS C

This Goldeen was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Tri Attack	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Psyduck was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Confuse Ray	I	Ghost	Status	GS C

This Tentacool was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation III.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Bite	I	Dark	Special	GS C

This Lapras was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Light Screen	I	Psychic	Status	GS C

This Chinchou was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Mist	I	Ice	Status	GS C

This Remoraid was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Gust	I	Flying	Physical	GS C

This Mantine was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Quick Attack	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Tauros was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
SonicBoom	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Low Kick	I	Fighting	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Ponyta line as of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and for the Doduo line as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Agility	I	Psychic	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Voltorb line as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hypnosis	I	Psychic	Status	GS C

This Misdreavus was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Rage	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sharpen	I	Normal	Status	GS C

This Onix was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Thrash	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Machop was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fury Attack	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Whirlwind	I	Normal	Status	GS C

This Swinub was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Splash	I	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Leech Seed	I	Grass	Status	GS C

This Oddish was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Mega Kick	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Miltank was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Double Slap	I	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Lickitung was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Bubble	I	Water	Special	GS C

This Magikarp was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Absorb	I	Grass	Special	GS C

This Phanpy was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Rock Throw	I	Rock	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Omanyte line, Kabuto line and Aerodactyl as of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Barrier	I	Psychic	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Porygon line as of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Substitute	I	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for both Sudowoodo and the Pineco line as of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Seismic Toss	I	Fighting	Physical	GS C

This Heracross was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Extreme Speed	II	Normal	Physical	C

This Dratini could be obtained in Pokémon Crystal (including the Virtual Console release) after the player answers the Dragon Master's quiz. If the player answers any of the quiz questions incorrectly, Extreme Speed will be replaced by Leer, a move Dratini can naturally learn. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Baton Pass	II	Normal	Status	GS C

This Farfetch'd could be distributed to a Generation II game after defeating the Rival at the end of Round 1 in Pokémon Stadium 2. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Belly Drum	II	Normal	Status	GS C

This Wooper was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Encore	II	Normal	Status	GS C (Japan only)

This Phanpy was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan. Cannot be traded to non-Japanese games. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Ancient Power	II	Rock	Physical	GS C

This Bulbasaur was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Crunch	II	Dark	Special	GS C

This Charmander was distributed as an Egg at the Tokyo and Osaka Pokémon Center stores in Japan and at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Zap Cannon	II	Electric	Special	GS C

This Squirtle was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sweet Kiss	II	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Steel Wing	II	Steel	Physical	GS C

This Yanma was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation III.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Pursuit	II	Dark	Special	GS C

This Elekid was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Feint Attack	II	Dark	Special	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Magby line as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Reversal	II	Fighting	Physical	GS C

This Magikarp was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Moonlight	II	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Morning Sun	II	Normal	Status	GS C

This Nidoran♂ was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sweet Scent	II	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Teddiursa line as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fury Cutter	II	Bug	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Farfetch'd as of Generation III, and for Skarmory as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Safeguard	II	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Beat Up	II	Dark	Special	GS C

This Murkrow was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Scary Face	II	Normal	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Synthesis	II	Grass	Status	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination for both the Paras line and Tangela as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Twister	II	Dragon	Special	GS C

This Staryu was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Metal Claw	II	Steel	Physical	GS C

This Krabby was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Future Sight	II	Psychic	Special	GS C

This Lapras was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation V.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Foresight	II	Normal	Status	GS C

This Abra was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Mind Reader	II	Normal	Status	GS C

This Mr. Mime was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Rapid Spin	II	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Geodude was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Flail	II	Normal	Physical	GS C

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Spikes	II	Ground	Status	GS C

This Delibird was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VI.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
False Swipe	II	Normal	Physical	GS C

This Machop was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States.

Generation III

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Pay Day	I	Normal	Status	RS E FRLG

This Skitty can be obtained as an Egg after connecting a Generation III game to Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire if at least 500 Pokémon are in the Box.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Surf	I	Water	Special	RS E FRLG

This Pichu can be obtained as an Egg after connecting a Generation III game to Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire if at least 1499 Pokémon are in the Box. A later Pikachu event also included the event move Surf. Because Surf is an HM move, it cannot be brought to Generation IV through Pal Park unless the move is forgotten. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fly	I	Flying	Physical	RS E FRLG

Various Generation III Pikachu distributions included the event move Fly. Because Fly is an HM move, it cannot be brought to Generation IV through Pal Park unless the move is forgotten.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Leech Seed	I	Grass	Status	FRLG

This Oddish was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka from March 21 to April 4, 2004 and was also distributed to players who participated in the "Pokémon ★ Battle Tour" at "Pokémon League Triple Beat". No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Petal Dance	I	Grass	Special	FRLG

This Meowth was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka from March 21 to April 4, 2004 and was also distributed to players who participated in the "Pokémon ★ Battle Tour" at "Pokémon League Triple Beat".

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sing	I	Normal	Status	RS E FRLG (Spinda) XD

An event Spinda with Sing was distributed as an Egg at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005. Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move after purification.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Tri Attack	I	Normal	Physical	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a Shadow Togepi can be received from Hordel, and has the unique move Tri Attack after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Haze	I	Ice	Status	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a Shadow Articuno knows the move Haze after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Charm	II	Normal	Status	RS (Ralts) XD

An event Ralts was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from April 25 to May 18, 2003. Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Ralts line as of Generation IV, and for the Vulpix line, Dugtrio, Growlithe line, and Numel line as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Spite	II	Ghost	Status	RS

This Absol was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from April 25 to May 18, 2003 and at the Pokémon Center New York from July 10 to 16, 2004. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
False Swipe	II	Normal	Physical	RS E FRLG

This Swablu can be obtained as an Egg after connecting a Generation III game to Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Extreme Speed	II	Normal	Physical	RS E FRLG

This Zigzagoon can be obtained as an Egg after connecting a Generation III game to Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire if at least 100 Pokémon are in the Box. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sweet Kiss	II	Normal	Status	FRLG (Poliwag) XD

An event Poliwag with Sweet Kiss was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka from March 21 to April 4, 2004 and was also distributed to players who participated in the "Pokémon ★ Battle Tour" at "Pokémon League Triple Beat". Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Chansey, Delcatty and Roselia know the move after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Chansey line as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Heal Bell	II	Normal	Status	FRLG (Lickitung) XD

An event Lickitung with Heal Bell was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York from December 16, 2004 to January 2, 2005. Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Lapras, the Mareep line and Altaria as of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Belly Drum	II	Normal	Status	FRLG

This Drowzee was distributed as an Egg at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States from December 16, 2004 to January 2, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sweet Scent	II	Normal	Status	FRLG

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States from December 16, 2004 to January 2, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Baton Pass	II	Normal	Status	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move Baton Pass after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Rapidash, Farfetch'd, Zapdos, the Natu line, Lunatone and Solrock as of Generation VIII, and Dodrio and Hypno as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Morning Sun	II	Normal	Status	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move Morning Sun after purification.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Wish	III	Normal	Status	RS (Pichu, Ralts, Absol, and Bagon) FRLG (Farfetch'd, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Chansey & Kangaskhan)

These Pokémon were made available across numerous distributions. Ralts, Absol and Bagon Eggs were distributed at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from April 25 to May 18, 2003, while Farfetch'd, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Chansey and Kangaskhan Eggs were distributed at the Pokémon Center New York from December 16, 2004 to January 2, 2005. Wish Absol would be made available in two later events, notably at the Pokémon Center New York from July 10 to 16, 2004. A Pichu Egg was also distributed alongside the Ralts, Absol and Bagon Eggs, though Pichu can learn Wish naturally as an egg move; however, it could only learn Wish from Togetic, who was unobtainable at the time in Generation III until the release of Pokémon Colosseum. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the Pichu line as of Pokémon Colosseum, and for Gardevoir as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Teeter Dance	III	Normal	Status	RS (Pichu) FRLG (Bellsprout) RS E FRLG (Whismur)

These Pokémon were made available across numerous distributions. A Pichu with Teeter Dance was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from April 25 to May 18, 2003, and another Pichu was given away as a lottery prize on December 29, 2003. A Bellsprout with Teeter Dance was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka and was also distributed to players who participated in the "Pokémon ★ Battle Tour" at "Pokémon League Triple Beat". A Whismur with Teeter Dance was distributed as an Egg at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Iron Defense	III	Steel	Status	RS

This Bagon was distributed as an Egg at Pokémon Center stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from April 25 to May 18, 2003. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Shelgon and Salamence as of Pokémon Platinum, and for Bagon as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Yawn	III	Normal	Status	FRLG

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the Pokémon Center New York in the United States from December 16, 2004 to January 2, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Mud Sport	III	Ground	Status	RS E FRLG

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Follow Me	III	Normal	Status	RS E FRLG (Pichu) XD

An event Pichu with Follow Me was distributed as an Egg at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005. Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Mr. Mime, Electabuzz and Magmar know the move after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Electabuzz and Magmar as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Tickle	III	Normal	Status	RS E FRLG

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Feather Dance	III	Flying	Status	RS E FRLG (Taillow) XD

An event Taillow with Feather Dance was distributed as an Egg at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005. Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Lugia knows the move after purification.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Water Sport	III	Water	Status	RS E FRLG

These Pokémon were distributed as Eggs at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Uproar	III	Normal	Physical	RS E FRLG

This Spoink was distributed as an Egg at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Encore	III	Normal	Status	RS E FRLG

This Cacnea was distributed as an Egg at the PokéPark in Japan from March 12 to May 8, 2005. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Refresh	III	Normal	Status	RS E FRLG (Metang) XD

An event Metang with Refresh was distributed to players who played the Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness demo at Pokémon Festa 2005 from July 17 to August 21, 2005, and a similar Metang was distributed during the Pokémon Rocks America 2005 tour from September 17 to October 22, 2005. Additionally, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move after purification.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Helping Hand	III	Normal	Status	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, various Shadow Pokémon know the move Helping Hand after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Primeape, Poliwrath and Hitmonchan as of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Seel and Grimer lines as of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Lickitung, Rhydon, Pinsir, Togepi line, Sableye and Duskull line as of Generation VIII, and for Nosepass and Banette as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Extrasensory	III	Psychic	Special	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, the Shadow legendary birds all know the move Extrasensory after purification.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Metal Sound	III	Steel	Status	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a Shadow Zapdos knows the move Metal Sound after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Will-O-Wisp	III	Fire	Status	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a Shadow Moltres knows the move Will-O-Wisp after purification. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Psycho Boost	III	Psychic	Special	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Lugia knows the move Psycho Boost after purification.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Frenzy Plant	III	Grass	Special	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, after defeating 100 opponents in Mt. Battle with the same party, a special Chikorita could be obtained that knows the move Frenzy Plant. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Meganium as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Blast Burn	III	Fire	Special	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, after defeating 100 opponents in Mt. Battle with the same party, a special Cyndaquil could be obtained that knows the move Blast Burn. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Typhlosion as of Generation IV.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hydro Cannon	III	Water	Special	XD

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, after defeating 100 opponents in Mt. Battle with the same party, a special Totodile could be obtained that knows the move Hydro Cannon. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Feraligatr as of Generation IV.

Generation IV

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Surf	I	Water	Special	DP Pt HGSS

Various Generation IV Pikachu distributions included the event move Surf. Because Surf is an HM move, it cannot be brought to Generation V through Poké Transfer unless the move is forgotten. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Quick Attack	I	Normal	Physical	DP Pt HGSS

Birthday Charmander distributions included the event move Quick Attack, given to players visiting the Tokyo Pokémon Center during various periods from 2007 to 2010 within three days of their birthday.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fly	I	Flying	Physical	HGSS

In the event-exclusive Pokéwalker course Yellow Forest, a Pikachu could be captured and sent to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver with the move Fly. Because Fly is an HM move, it cannot be brought to Generation V through Poké Transfer unless the move is forgotten.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Self-Destruct	I	Normal	Physical	HGSS

In the event-exclusive Pokéwalker course Winner's Path, a Munchlax could be captured and sent to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver with the move Self-Destruct. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation V.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Synthesis	II	Grass	Status	DP

This Mew could be obtained by connecting a compatible Generation IV game to My Pokémon Ranch and depositing 999 Pokémon into the ranch. Once this is done, Hayley will trade her Mew with the event move Synthesis for any Egg. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Icy Wind	II	Ice	Special	DP

This Regigigas was distributed from June 20 to August 31, 2008 to players who pre-ordered tickets to Giratina and the Sky Warrior in Japan and included the event move Icy Wind. When traded to the then-unreleased Pokémon Platinum and brought to specific routes, new areas would unlock that would allow the player to encounter the three legendary giants. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Morning Sun	II	Normal	Status	DP

This Tangrowth was distributed on October 3, 2008 to players who participated in the 2nd Pokémon DP Battle Event at Jamsil Lotte Hotel in South Korea and included the event move Morning Sun.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Pain Split	II	Normal	Status	HGSS

The event-exclusive Spiky-eared Pichu knows the move Pain Split after being obtained at the Ilex Forest Shrine, which cannot ordinarily be learned by either form of Pichu. Spiky-eared Pichu cannot be transferred to Generation V.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Detect	II	Fighting	Status	DP Pt HGSS

This Deoxys was available to players who completed the Deoxys and the Odd Temple mission in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. Once completed, a special Deoxys knowing Detect could be sent to a Generation IV game.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Extreme Speed	II	Normal	Physical	HGSS (Dratini) DP Pt HGSS (Raikou, Entei, and Suicune)

While a natural egg move for Dratini starting from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the only parents who could breed down the move had to be derived from an event Dratini that could be obtained in HeartGold and SoulSilver after the player answers the Dragon Master's quiz. If the player answers any of the quiz questions incorrectly, Extreme Speed will be replaced by Leer, a move Dratini can naturally learn. Additionally, the Shiny Legendary beasts distributions all had the event-exclusive move Extreme Speed. When any member of the trio is sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Zap Cannon	II	Electric	Special	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included a Raikou with the event move Zap Cannon. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. While Raikou could previously learn the move through TM in Generation II, it could not be transferred to Generation III, making this the only method to obtain a Raikou with the move in Generation IV. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VII, through transfer from the Virtual Console release of Generation II.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Howl	III	Normal	Status	DP Pt HGSS

Birthday Charmander distributions included the event move Howl, given to players visiting the Tokyo Pokémon Center during various periods from 2007 to 2010 within three days of their birthday. Additionally, the Entei distributed as part of the Shiny Legendary beasts distributions came with the event move Howl. When this Entei is sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Yawn	III	Normal	Status	DP Pt

This Pikachu was distributed at Pokémon Center stores in Japan from February 7 to March 15, 2009.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Endeavor	III	Normal	Physical	DP Pt

The Pikachu-colored Pichu distributions included a Pichu with the event move Endeavor. When traded to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and brought to the Ilex Forest Shrine, the player would be able to obtain a Spiky-eared Pichu. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Pikachu and Raichu as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Meteor Mash	III	Steel	Physical	DP Pt HGSS

This Deoxys was available to players who completed the Deoxys and the Odd Temple mission in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. Once completed, a special Deoxys knowing Meteor Mash could be sent to a Generation IV game.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Eruption	III	Fire	Special	DP Pt HGSS

This Heatran was available to players who completed the Investigate the Odd Eruption! mission in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. Once completed, a special Heatran knowing Eruption could be sent to a Generation IV game.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Weather Ball	III	Normal	Special	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included a Raikou with the event move Weather Ball. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Crush Claw	III	Normal	Physical	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included an Entei with the event move Crush Claw. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sheer Cold	III	Ice	Special	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included a Suicune with the event move Sheer Cold. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Suicune as of Generation VII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Roar of Time	IV	Dragon	Special	DP (Darkrai) DP Pt (Arceus)

Various Generation IV Darkrai and Arceus distributions, most prominently Alamos Darkrai and Cinema Arceus, included the event move Roar of Time.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Spacial Rend	IV	Dragon	Special	DP (Darkrai) DP Pt (Arceus)

Various Generation IV Darkrai and Arceus distributions, most prominently Alamos Darkrai and Cinema Arceus, included the event move Spacial Rend.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Iron Head	IV	Steel	Physical	DP

This Regigigas was distributed from June 20 to August 31, 2008 to players who pre-ordered tickets to Giratina and the Sky Warrior in Japan and included the event move Iron Head. When traded to the then-unreleased Pokémon Platinum and brought to specific routes, new areas would unlock that would allow the player to encounter the three legendary giants. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Shadow Force	IV	Ghost	Physical	DP Pt

Various Generation IV Arceus distributions, most prominently Cinema Arceus, included the event move Shadow Force.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Draco Meteor	IV	Dragon	Special	DP Pt HGSS

Various Generation IV Jirachi distributions included the event move Draco Meteor.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Last Resort	IV	Normal	Physical	DP Pt HGSS

This Pikachu was distributed at Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 in Japan from October 3 to 4, 2009.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Aura Sphere	IV	Fighting	Special	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included a Raikou with the event move Aura Sphere. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Flare Blitz	IV	Fire	Physical	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included an Entei with the event move Flare Blitz. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Aqua Ring	IV	Water	Status	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included a Suicune with the event move Aqua Ring. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Air Slash	IV	Flying	Special	DP Pt HGSS

The Shiny Legendary beasts distributions included a Suicune with the event move Air Slash. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to Lostlorn Forest, the player can encounter a female Zoroark. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Nasty Plot	IV	Dark	Status	DP Pt HGSS

Various Generation IV Celebi distributions came with the event move Nasty Plot. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when brought to the Ilex Forest Shrine, an event will trigger where the player is sent back in time. When sent to Pokémon Black and White through the Relocator and brought to a little girl in the Game Freak building in Castelia City, the player can obtain a Zorua. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Generation V

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Mist	I	Ice	Status	W

A Reshiram with the event move Mist was first distributed in Japan as Ash's Reshiram during a pre-release event on July 9, 2011 and in South Korea from December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012, and later as Spring 2012 Reshiram during various periods.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Haze	I	Ice	Status	B

A Zekrom with the event move Haze was first distributed in Japan as Ash's Zekrom during a pre-release event on July 9, 2011 and in South Korea from December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012, and later as Spring 2012 Zekrom during various periods. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fly	I	Flying	Physical	BW

A Pikachu with the event move Fly was first distributed in Japan from July 18 to September 30, 2011, and the later 2012 World Championships Pikachu also included the move.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sing	I	Normal	Status	BW (Pikachu) BW B2W2 (Meowth, Eevee, Piplup)

Various Generation V event distributions included the event move Sing.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hydro Pump	I	Water	Special	BW B2W2

This Magikarp was distributed to promote the Nagoya Pokémon Center moving to a new location from March 20 to May 6, 2013 in Japan. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Extreme Speed	II	Normal	Physical	BW (Pikachu) BW B2W2 (Dratini and Genesect)

While a natural egg move for Dratini starting from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the only parents who could breed down the move had to be derived from either an event Dratini from HeartGold and SoulSilver, or various Generation V event Dragonite. Additionally, it was an exclusive combination for an event Pikachu distributed in Japan from March 1 to May 6, 2012, as well as an exclusive combination for Genesect through various Cinema Genesect events. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Dratini as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
False Swipe	II	Normal	Physical	BW (Altaria, Jumpluff) BW B2W2 (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle)

An Altaria with the event move False Swipe was distributed as a password for the Pokémon Global Link via the Japanese「ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト公式ポケモンぜんこく図鑑がよくわかる本」 The Official "Learn to Know the Pocket Monsters Black and White National Pokédex" guidebook and could then be redeemed and caught in Entree Forest. A Jumpluff with the event move False Swipe was also distributed via Global Link password through the Korean guidebook「포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 공식 알기 쉬운 포켓몬 전국도감」 Pocket Monsters Black and White: Official Easy-to-Read National Pokédex Guide Book. A Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander were also distributed as Eggs across two events and knew the move False Swipe once hatched. No longer an event-exclusive combination for the three Kanto first partner Pokémon and Altaria as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Octazooka	II	Water	Special	BW B2W2

This Sableye was distributed at Pokémon Center stores throughout Japan from September 18 to 28, 2013.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Present	II	Normal	Physical	BW B2W2

This Audino was distributed at various Pokémon Center stores in Japan from November 4, 2011 to November 3, 2012. A similar Audino with Present was also distributed from from November 4, 2012 to October 11, 2013.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Synthesis	II	Grass	Status	BW

This Snivy was distributed at Pokémon Center stores throughout Japan from December 4 to 18, 2011. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Black and White Versions 2.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Superpower	III	Fighting	Physical	BW

A Spinda with the special move Superpower could be encountered in the Pokémon Dream World's Rugged Mountain area and sent to Entree Forest in Pokémon Black and White, where it could then be caught.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Teeter Dance	III	Normal	Status	BW

This Pikachu with the event move Teeter Dance was distributed at various concerts throughout Japan from July 30 to September 4, 2011.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Aromatherapy	III	Grass	Status	BW

This Snivy was distributed at Pokémon Center stores throughout Japan from December 4 to 18, 2011.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Meteor Mash	III	Steel	Physical	BW B2W2

Various Generation V Jirachi distributions included the event move Meteor Mash. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Block	III	Normal	Status	BW B2W2

A Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander were distributed as Eggs across two events and knew the event move Block once hatched.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Frenzy Plant	III	Grass	Special	BW B2W2

This Bulbasaur was distributed as an Egg across two events and knew the event move Frenzy Plant once hatched.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Blast Burn	III	Fire	Special	BW B2W2

This Charmander was distributed as an Egg across two events and knew the event move Blast Burn once hatched.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hydro Cannon	III	Water	Special	BW B2W2

This Squirtle was distributed as an Egg across two events and knew the event move Hydro Cannon once hatched.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Weather Ball	III	Normal	Special	BW B2W2

This Bulbasaur was distributed as an Egg across two events and knew the event move Weather Ball once hatched. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Follow Me	III	Normal	Status	BW B2W2

A Squirtle was distributed as an Egg across two events and knew the event move Follow Me once hatched. Additionally, a Jirachi with Follow Me was distributed at the Tohoku Pokémon Center store from August 1 to 31, 2013 in celebration of the Tanabata festival.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Imprison	III	Psychic	Status	B2W2

This Gothorita was distributed via password for the Pokémon Global Link by downloading the 「ポケットモンスターブラック２・ホワイト２　公式ガイドブック」 Pokémon Black and White 2 Official Strategy Guide Book mobile app on the Japanese App Store or Google Play store from December 14, 2012 to August 27, 2013 and could then be redeemed and caught in Entree Forest. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Gothitelle as of Generation VIII, and for Gothorita as of Generation IX.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Blaze Kick	III	Fire	Physical	BW B2W2

Various Cinema Genesect distributions included the event move Blaze Kick. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Tickle	III	Normal	Status	BW B2W2

This Sableye was distributed at Pokémon Center stores throughout Japan from September 18 to 28, 2013.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sucker Punch	IV	Dark	Physical	BW

A Nidoran♀ with the special move Sucker Punch could be encountered in the Pokémon Dream World's Pleasant Forest area and sent to Entree Forest in Pokémon Black and White, where it could then be caught.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Rock Climb	IV	Normal	Physical	BW B2W2

A Lickitung and a Tauros with the special move Rock Climb could be encountered in the Pokémon Dream World's Pleasant Forest area and sent to Entree Forest, where they could then be caught. While Lickitung and Tauros were both capable of learning Rock Climb through HM08 in Generation IV, Pokémon which know HM moves cannot be transferred to Generation V, making this the only method for these Pokémon to learn Rock Climb in Generation V and in subsequent generations until the move returned as TM100 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Nasty Plot	IV	Dark	Status	B2W2

Various Generation V Deoxys distributions, most prominently Plasma Deoxys, included the event move Nasty Plot. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Dark Pulse	IV	Dark	Special	B2W2

Various Generation V Deoxys distributions, most prominently Plasma Deoxys, included the event move Dark Pulse. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VI.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Draco Meteor	IV	Dragon	Special	BW B2W2

This Jirachi was distributed at the Tohoku Pokémon Center store from August 1 to 31, 2013 in celebration of the Tanabata festival.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sludge Wave	V	Poison	Special	BW B2W2

A Gastly and a Koffing with the special move Sludge Wave could be encountered in the Pokémon Dream World's Spooky Manor and Rugged Mountain areas respectively and sent to Entree Forest, where they could then be caught. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Electro Ball	V	Electric	Special	BW

Various Generation V Mewtwo distributions included the event move Electro Ball. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Cotton Guard	V	Grass	Status	BW

This Banette was first distributed as a password in the October 2011 issue of Nintendo Power and could then be redeemed and caught in Entree Forest.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fusion Flare	V	Fire	Special	BW

A Victini with the event move Fusion Flare was first distributed in Japan as Eind Victini from April 16 to August 31, 2011 and in South Korea from December 22, 2011 to January 8, 2012, and later as Movie 14 Victini during various periods.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fusion Bolt	V	Electric	Physical	BW

A Victini with the event move Fusion Bolt was first distributed in Japan as Eind Victini from April 16 to August 31, 2011 and in South Korea from December 22, 2011 to January 8, 2012, and later as Movie 14 Victini during various periods.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Inferno	V	Fire	Special	BW B2W2

A Misdreavus with the special move Inferno could be encountered in the Pokémon Dream World's Spooky Manor area and sent to Entree Forest, where it could then be caught.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Acrobatics	V	Flying	Physical	BW B2W2

This Charmander was distributed as an Egg across two events and knew the event move Acrobatics once hatched. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Blue Flare	V	Fire	Special	BW B2W2

This Victini was distributed in Japan from November 25, 2012 to January 6, 2013.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Bolt Strike	V	Electric	Physical	BW B2W2

This Victini was distributed in Japan from November 25, 2012 to January 6, 2013.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Glaciate	V	Ice	Special	BW B2W2

This Victini was distributed in Japan from November 25, 2012 to January 6, 2013.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Heal Pulse	V	Psychic	Status	BW B2W2

This Mewtwo was distributed at various locations and periods between June 29 and November 17, 2013 and knows the event move Heal Pulse.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hurricane	V	Flying	Special	BW B2W2

This Mewtwo was distributed at various locations and periods between June 29 and November 17, 2013 and knows the event move Hurricane. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Shift Gear	V	Steel	Status	BW B2W2

Various Cinema Genesect distributions included the event move Shift Gear.

Generation VI

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Extreme Speed	II	Normal	Physical	XY ORAS (Dratini) ORAS (Dragonite, Linoone)

While a natural egg move for Dratini starting from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the only parents who could breed down the move had to be derived from either an event Dratini or Dragonite from a prior generation, or a Generation VI event Dragonite distributed to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in the United States from June 22 to October 12, 2015. Additionally, it was an exclusive combination for two event Linoone distributed locally in Japan from December 20 to 21, 2014 and as a serial code in Korea from March 12 to May 31, 2015. No longer an event-exclusive combination for Linoone as of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and for Dratini as of Generation VIII.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sludge Wave	V	Poison	Special	XY

This Gengar was distributed via serial code in various countries during a period from October 13, 2014 to November 28, 2015. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Generation VII

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hurricane	V	Flying	Special	SM USUM

This Lugia was distributed via serial code in Japan from April 13 to July 12, 2018. No longer an event-exclusive combination as of Generation VIII.

Generation VIII

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Hydro Pump	I	Water	Special	Sh

During approximately the first 9 hours of an April 28 to May 11, 2020 Wild Area News event, Pokémon Shield players who had connected to the internet would receive erroneous raid data for a 1★ Drilbur raid that included the illegal move Hydro Pump. While only distributed to Shield, players who had access to the raid could host it to Sword players; however, connecting online after the first 9 hours of the raid would result in the erroneous Drilbur raid dens having Hydro Pump replaced with the intended move, Scratch. These Pokémon cannot be traded online or used in online battles, and cannot relearn Hydro Pump if the move is forgotten.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sing	I	Normal	Status	SwSh

This Pikachu was distributed via password from February 25 to March 25, 2021.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Sweet Kiss	II	Fairy	Status	SwSh

This Latias was given away as a serial code at Japanese screenings of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias from August 11, 2022 to September 8, 2022.

Generation IX

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Fly	I	Flying	Physical	SV

This Pikachu could be received by connecting online via Mystery Gift as an early purchase bonus for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players from November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Headbutt	I	Normal	Physical	SV

The Lurking Steel Titan, Orthworm, has the unique move Headbutt and can be captured after defeating it during the "Path of Legends" storyline. Cannot relearn Headbutt if it is forgotten.

Move	Debut Gen.	Type	Category	Games
Block	III	Normal	Status	SV

The Stony Cliff Titan, Klawf, has the unique move Block and can be captured after defeating it during the "Path of Legends" storyline. Cannot relearn Block if it is forgotten.

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