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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 | 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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