Event item

An event item is a special type of item exclusively available via event distribution. Prior to Generation VI, they were usually used to obtain Mythical Pokémon.

They are often available via local event distributions, but with the advent of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in Generation IV they are also often available this way as well. From Generation III onward, they are usually available via Mystery Gift. The Eon Ticket is available through other methods in both generations it appears in, being available via e-Reader card and mixing records in Generation III and via StreetPass in Generation VI (although it is also available via Mystery Gift as well in both generations).

List of event items

Name Debut
Gen.
Games Effect
  Egg Ticket II C (Japanese only) In the original Japanese release of Pokémon Crystal, allows the player to receive an Odd Egg from the Day-Care Man.
The Odd Egg is available without a Ticket in international versions,
but was not redistributed to the Japanese Virtual Console games, making the Egg unobtainable.
  GS Ball II C Allows the player to battle a Celebi at the Shrine in Ilex Forest.
Obtainable in all versions of the Virtual Console release of Crystal at the Goldenrod Pokémon Center after becoming Champion.
  AuroraTicket III FRLGE Allows the player to go to Birth Island, where they can find a Deoxys.
  Eon Ticket III RSEORAS Allows the player to go to Southern Island, where they can find a LatiasROR/LatiosSAS/the eon duo member not roaming around HoennE.
  MysticTicket III FRLGE Allows the player to go to Navel Rock, where they can find a Lugia and Ho-Oh.
  Old Sea Map III E (Japanese only) Allows the player to go to Faraway Island, where they can find a Mew.
  Azure Flute IV DPPt Allows the player to go to the Hall of Origin, where they can find an Arceus.
Never distributed.
  Enigma Stone IV HGSS Turns into a Soul Dew and allows the player to battle a LatiasSS or LatiosHG in front of the Pewter Museum of Science.
  Lock Capsule IV HGSSBW Intended to be sent to be a Pokémon Black or White game, where it could be unlocked, revealing a TM95 (Snarl).
Never distributed.
  Member Card IV DPPt Allows the player to go to Newmoon Island via the Harbor Inn, where they can find a Darkrai.
  Oak's Letter IV DPPt Allows the player to go to Flower Paradise via Seabreak Path, where they can find a Shaymin.
  Secret Key IV Pt Allows the player to go enter Rotom's Room in the Team Galactic Eterna Building, allowing them to change the form of Rotom.
  Liberty Ticket V BW Allows the player to go to Liberty Garden, where they can find a Victini.
  Blazikenite VI XYSM Allows the player Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken.
  Discount Coupon VI XY Used at any boutique for a one-time 50% discount.
  Mewtwonite X VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X.
  Mewtwonite Y VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y.
  Mawilite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Mawile into Mega Mawile.
  Beedrillite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Beedrill into Mega Beedrill.
  Audinite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Audino into Mega Audino.
  Medichamite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Medicham into Mega Medicham.
  Pidgeotite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Pidgeot into Mega Pidgeot.
  Steelixite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Steelix into Mega Steelix.
  Heracronite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Heracross into Mega Heracross.
  Houndoominite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Houndoom into Mega Houndoom.
  Sceptilite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile.
  Swampertite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Swampert into Mega Swampert.
  Cameruptite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Camerupt into Mega Camerupt.
  Banettite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Banette into Mega Banette.
  Tyranitarite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Tyranitar into Mega Tyranitar.
  Abomasite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Abomasnow into Mega Abomasnow.
  Manectite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Manectric into Mega Manectric.
  Aggronite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Aggron into Mega Aggron.
  Gardevoirite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Gardevoir into Mega Gardevoir.
  Galladite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Gallade into Mega Gallade.
  Lopunnite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Lopunny into Mega Lopunny.
  Diancite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Diancie into Mega Diancie.
  Ampharosite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Ampharos into Mega Ampharos.
  Altarianite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Altaria into Mega Altaria.
  Latiasite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Latias into Mega Latias.
  Latiosite VI SM Allows the player Mega Evolve Latios into Mega Latios.
  Snorlium Z VII SM Allows Snorlax to upgrade its Giga Impact into the into the special Z-Move Pulverizing Pancake.
  Mewnium Z VII SM Allows Mew to upgrade its Psychic into the into the special Z-Move Genesis Supernova.
  Marshadium Z VII SM Allows Marshadow to upgrade its Spectral Thief into the special Z-Move Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike.
  Pikashunium Z VII SM Allows Pikachu in a cap to upgrade its Thunderbolt into the special Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
  Dynamax Crystal VIII SwSh Can make a Pokémon Den at the base of the Watchtower Ruins in the Wild Area active with a certain Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon until midnight.
See main page for variants.
  Star Sweet VIII SwSh Causes Milcery to evolve into Alcremie with a Star Sweet when the player does a spin while Milcery is holding it.
Only available in Wild Area News events without the purchase of the Pokémon Sword or Shield Expansion Pack.
  Ribbon Sweet VIII SwSh Causes Milcery to evolve into Alcremie with a Ribbon Sweet when the player does a spin while Milcery is holding it.
Only available in Wild Area News events without the purchase of the Pokémon Sword or Shield Expansion Pack.

Items that require Event Pokémon to obtain

Name Debut
Gen.
Games Effect
  Gracidea IV PtHGSSBWB2W2XYORAS Allows the player to change Shaymin from Land Forme to Sky Forme.
In Generations IV and V, required a fateful encounter Shaymin to claim. In Generation VI, any Shyamin will do.
  Griseous Orb IV HGSS Allows the player to change Giratina from Altered Forme to Origin Forme. In Generations IV and V, players cannot trade Pokémon holding the Griseous Orb, therefore,
the Giratina they can obtain from the Sinjoh Ruins with the help of an event Arceus is the only way to obtain it.
  Shock Drive V BB2XYORAS Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Electric.
In Generations V and VI, required a Genesect to claim.
  Burn Drive V BB2XYORAS Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Fire.
In Generations V and VI, required a Genesect to claim.
  Chill Drive V WW2XYORAS Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Ice.
In Generations V and VI, required a Genesect to claim.
  Douse Drive V WW2XYORAS Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Water.
In Generations V and VI, required a Genesect to claim.
  Diancite VI ORASUSUM Allows the player Mega Evolve Diancie into Mega Diancie.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, requires a Diancie to claim.
  Prison Bottle VI ORAS Allows the player change Hoopa from Hoopa Confined to Hoopa Unbound.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, requires a Hoopa to claim.
  Mewnium Z VII USUM Allows Mew to upgrade its Psychic into the into the special Z-Move Genesis Supernova.
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, requires a Mew to claim.
  Marshadium Z VII USUM Allows Marshadow to upgrade its Spectral Thief into the special Z-Move Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike.
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, requires a Marshadow to claim.


Types of items
General Evolution stonesFossilsFlutesShardsHeld items
Evolution itemsEscape itemsExchangeable itemsValuable items
Battle itemsScentsNectarsCandyIngredients
Medicine Status condition healing itemsVitaminsFeathers
MintsMochiDrinksHerbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké BallsApricornsBerriesMulch
Aesthetic DecorationsAccessories (NormalGreatUltraMaster)
BackdropsPropsDécor
Clothing (XYSMUSUMLGPESwShBDSPLASV)
Other MailKey ItemsEvent items
Wonder Launcher itemsRotom Powers


Event exclusives
Pokémon
Pikachu in a capSpiky-eared PichuVictiniGenesect
Ash-GreninjaVivillon (Poké Ball Pattern)DiancieHoopa
VolcanionMagearnaMarshadowZeraoraMelmetalZarude
Walking WakeIron LeavesPecharunt
Moves
Happy HourCelebrateHold HandsHold Back
Items
Egg TicketEon TicketMysticTicketAuroraTicket
Old Sea MapMember CardOak's LetterEnigma Stone
Liberty PassDiscount CouponDynamax Crystal
Mythical Pecha Berry
Pokéwalker Routes
Yellow ForestWinner's PathSightseeingRallyAmity Meadow
Other
C-Gear Skins



Event distributions
Generation I: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation II: JapaneseEuropean language
Generation III: JapaneseEnglishGermanSpanishFrenchItalian
Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Trading (GTS)
Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi)
Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi)
Global Link promotions
Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
LocalTrading
Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code)
Local
Switch: PE
Generation VIII: SwShBDSPLA
Trading
Generation IX: SV
Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign
PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle DayJourney Across AmericaParty of the Decade
Other groupings: Movie events10th AnniversaryTanabataUndistributed
Special Pokémon from games
In-game: Gen IGen II • Gen III (RSFRLGEOrre) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BWB2W2)
Gen VI (XYORAS) • Gen VII (SMUSUMPE) • Gen VIII (SwShBDSPLA) • Gen IX (SV)
Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)
Game-based: Gen IGen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VIGen VII
Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News)
Other: Undistributed
Non-Pokémon event distributions
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIIIGen IX (Game-based)
Global Link
Other lists
Notable ID numbers (Gens I-IIIII onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen VGen VIGen VII) • Serial code prefixes


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