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Periodically, [[Nintendo]] hosts or sponsors parties and events for fans, often in connection to the premiere of a new {{pkmn|games|game}} or {{pkmn|movie}}. They are especially notable in that certain rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[item]]s in the games, as well as cards and other things, are only available for a limited time from them. The methods used to transfer Pokémon and items to a game have varied over time, and include direct [[Trade#link cable|link trading]] and physical reception from an [[Pokémon Battle e Promotional Cards|e-Card]] via [[Mystery Events]]. Wireless reception from a ''Wonder Spot'' and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection via [[Mystery Gift]] and the use of a [[Distribution devices]] were also used. Other methods may occur in the future.
Periodically, [[Nintendo]] hosts or sponsors parties and events for fans, often in connection to the premiere of a new {{pkmn|games|game}} or {{pkmn|movie}}. They are especially notable in that certain rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[item]]s in the games, as well as cards and other things, are only available for a limited time from them. The methods used to transfer Pokémon and items to a game have varied over time, and include direct [[Trade#link cable|link trading]] and physical reception from an [[Pokémon Battle e Promotional Cards|e-Card]] via [[Mystery Events]]. Wireless reception from a ''Wonder Spot'' and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection via [[Mystery Gift]] and the use of a [[Distribution devices]] were also used. Other methods may occur in the future.


Event Pokémon typically have a [[List of notable ID numbers|special Original Trainer and ID number]], indicating their authenticity, and usually a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Gift Ribbons|special promotional Ribbon}} from Generation III onwards. (In later generations, these Ribbons may prevent the Pokémon from being traded through the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]].) From Generation IV onwards, most event Pokémon are distributed in {{ball|Cherish}}s, special [[Poké Ball]]s that exist solely for event distribution. Event Pokémon are usually desired because they are hard or impossible to find in the games, holding a rare item, and/or know at least one special move that would otherwise be impossible to have via leveling up, TMs, HMs, Move Tutors, or even breeding.
Event Pokémon typically have a [[List of notable ID numbers|special Original Trainer and ID number]], indicating their authenticity, and usually a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Gift Ribbons|special promotional Ribbon}} from Generation III onwards. (In later generations, these Ribbons may prevent the Pokémon from being traded through the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]].) From Generation IV onwards, most event Pokémon are distributed in {{ball|Cherish}}s, special [[Poké Ball]]s that exist solely for event distribution. Event Pokémon are usually desired because they are hard or impossible to find in the games, holding a rare item, and/or know at least one special move that would otherwise be impossible to have.


Some Pokémon are distributed with a specific [[Nature]], [[gender]], [[Ability]], or {{Shiny|Shininess}}, while others may leave one or more of these random (though Shininess is usually strictly fixed one way or the other). For Pokémon obtained in [[Generation IV]] onwards, the dates do not need to be the dates the events were held. This is because the date is based on the one set on the handheld system.
Some Pokémon are distributed with a specific [[Nature]], [[gender]], [[Ability]], or {{Shiny|Shininess}}, while others may leave one or more of these random (though Shininess is usually strictly fixed one way or the other). For Pokémon obtained in [[Generation IV]] onwards, the dates do not need to be the dates the events were held. This is because the date is based on the one set on the handheld system.
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