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Generation IV introduced the distribution of promotional events via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. At first, only [[key item]]s were distributed. These items allowed players to enter areas normally inaccessible. In June 2009, Pokémon began being distributed via Wi-Fi as well with the distribution of a [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Jirachi|Jirachi]]. Owners of the Japanese versions of the Sinnoh-based games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. Later on, Japan began having distributions occurring simultaneously via events and over Wi-Fi. In March 2010, the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] became available for North American and PAL versions of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. This became the first event Pokémon to be available to non-Japanese games via Wi-Fi. Games subsequent to the Sinnoh-based games too are able to obtain Pokémon through this method. | Generation IV introduced the distribution of promotional events via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. At first, only [[key item]]s were distributed. These items allowed players to enter areas normally inaccessible. In June 2009, Pokémon began being distributed via Wi-Fi as well with the distribution of a [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Jirachi|Jirachi]]. Owners of the Japanese versions of the Sinnoh-based games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. Later on, Japan began having distributions occurring simultaneously via events and over Wi-Fi. In March 2010, the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] became available for North American and PAL versions of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. This became the first event Pokémon to be available to non-Japanese games via Wi-Fi. Games subsequent to the Sinnoh-based games too are able to obtain Pokémon through this method. | ||
There are very few countries or areas of the world where events tend to be held: Japan, 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, for whatever logistical reason, it is incredibly rare. Indeed, some countries may see several years pass between promotional events, and most have never had one held in their country. The establishment of wireless internet has made the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] a much better distribution model to reach Pokémon players around the world. | There are very few countries or areas of the world where events tend to be held: Japan, {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, Australia, and various countries of Western Europe. While it is not unheard of for event Pokémon to be distributed outside of these countries, for whatever logistical reason, it is incredibly rare. Indeed, some countries may see several years pass between promotional events, and most have never had one held in their country. 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. While not exactly of the same uniqueness (unlikely moves, Shininess, event [[Poké Ball]] and [[Ribbon]]s, etc.) as that of other event Pokémon, 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. While not exactly of the same uniqueness (unlikely moves, Shininess, event [[Poké Ball]] and [[Ribbon]]s, etc.) as that of other event Pokémon, 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. | ||