Gift Pokémon

While a Trainer is on an adventure, they may be given Pokémon. These Pokémon are known as gift Pokémon. Types of gift Pokémon include first partner Pokémon and Pokémon Eggs. They exist in the games, anime, and manga.

Gift Pokémon given by Trainers in the games

As with wild Pokémon, gift Pokémon will have the last four moves they could have learned by level up except under extraordinary circumstances. Normally, the player is treated as the Original Trainer of gift Pokémon they receive from NPCs; however, in some particular cases, such as Webster's Spearow in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver and N's Pokémon in Black 2 and White 2, the NPC is retained as the Pokémon's Original Trainer.

Generation I

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Generation I)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Bulbasaur   Professor Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory 5 Red and Blue only
First partner Pokémon
  Charmander
  Squirtle
  Pikachu Yellow only
Player's first Pokémon
  Magikarp   Magikarp salesman Route 4 Pokémon Center 5 Sold for $500
  Bulbasaur   Unnamed Trainer Cerulean City 10 Yellow only
If Pikachu's friendship is at a high enough level (missable)
  Charmander   Unnamed Trainer Route 24 Yellow only
  Squirtle   Officer Jenny Vermilion City Yellow only
After obtaining the Thunder Badge
  Eevee   N/A Celadon Mansion rooftop 25 Located in an item ball on the table inside the roof room
  Hitmonlee   Karate master Fighting Dojo 30 After defeating the master
Choice between Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan
  Hitmonchan
  Lapras   Silph Co. employee Silph Co. 7F 15 After defeating Blue at Silph Co.
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
  Cinnabar Lab Scientist Cinnabar Lab on Cinnabar Island 30 Fossils found after defeating a Super Nerd at the end of Mt. Moon
Choice between Helix Fossil or Dome Fossil
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Aerodactyl
Old Amber
Old Amber received from a Pewter Museum of Science Scientist
Cut required to reach the back of the museum

Generation II

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Generation II)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Chikorita   Professor Elm New Bark Town 5 First partner Pokémon
Holding a Berry
  Cyndaquil
  Totodile
  Togepi Egg   Elm's aide Violet City Pokémon Center 5
(after hatching)
After obtaining the Zephyr Badge
True identity of the Mystery Egg
  Pichu Egg   Day Care Man Route 34 Day Care Center 5
(after hatching)
Crystal only
One of seven Baby Pokémon inside the Odd Egg
Increased chance of being Shiny
Knows Dizzy Punch
(event-exclusive in the Japanese version;
available during normal gameplay in the Western versions)
  Cleffa Egg
  Igglybuff Egg
  Tyrogue Egg
  Smoochum Egg
  Elekid Egg
  Magby Egg
  Spearow
Nicknamed Kenya
  Randy Route 35 south gate 10 Intended to be given to a man on
Route 31 in exchange for TM50 (Nightmare)
  Eevee   Bill Bill's house in Goldenrod City 20 After meeting Bill in Ecruteak City's Pokémon Center
  Shuckle
Nicknamed Shuckie
  Mania Cianwood City 15 Intended to be returned
  Dratini   Master Dragon's Den 15 Crystal only
Will know ExtremeSpeed
if all questions are answered correctly
  Tyrogue   Kiyo Mt. Mortar B1F 10 Proof of defeating the Karate King, Kiyo

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Ruby and Sapphire)
Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Emerald)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Treecko   Professor Birch Route 101 5 First partner Pokémon
  Torchic
  Mudkip
  Wynaut Egg   Unnamed Expert Lavaridge Town 5
(after hatching)
  Lileep
Root Fossil
  Devon Corporation Scientist Devon Corporation in Rustboro City 20 Fossils found in Route 111RS/Mirage TowerE
Choice between Root Fossil or Claw Fossil
The fossil not picked reappears in Desert Underpass after entering the Hall of FameE
  Anorith
Claw Fossil
  Castform   Weather Institute Scientist Weather Institute 25 After defeating Team Aqua or Team Magma
Holding a Mystic Water
  Beldum   Steven Steven's house in Mossdeep City 5 After entering the Hall of Fame
Left on his table
  Chikorita   Professor Birch Littleroot Town 5 Emerald only
Reward for completing the Hoenn Pokédex
Choice between Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile
  Cyndaquil
  Totodile

FireRed and LeafGreen

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (FireRed and LeafGreen)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Bulbasaur   Professor Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory 5 First partner Pokémon
  Charmander
  Squirtle
  Magikarp   Magikarp salesman Route 4 Pokémon Center 5 Sold for $500
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
  Cinnabar Lab Scientist Cinnabar Lab on Cinnabar Island 5 Fossils found after defeating Super Nerd Miguel at the end of Mt. Moon
Choice between Helix Fossil or Dome Fossil
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Aerodactyl
Old Amber
Old Amber from a Pewter Museum of Science Scientist
Cut required to reach the back of the museum
  Eevee   N/A Celadon Mansion rooftop 25 Located in an item ball near an unnamed trainer
  Hitmonlee   Koichi Fighting Dojo 25 After defeating the master
Choice between Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan
  Hitmonchan
  Lapras   Silph Co. employee Silph Co. 7F 25 After defeating Blue at Silph Co.
  Togepi Egg   Unnamed Gentleman Water Labyrinth 5
(after hatching)
Gifted if the first Pokémon in party has high friendship
Show to the Gentleman after hatching to obtain information about Daisy Oak

Colosseum

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Orre) → Pokémon Colosseum
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Plusle Duking Pyrite Town 13 Reward for rescuing Plusle
Lists Duking as its Original Trainer

XD: Gale of Darkness

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Orre) → Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Shadow
Togepi
Hordel Outskirt Stand 25+ After purification, can be traded for an Elekid
  Chikorita Battlus Mt. Battle 5 Reward for conquering Mt. Battle
One per completion, only one each
  Cyndaquil
  Totodile

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl)
Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Turtwig   Professor Rowan Lake VerityDP
Route 201Pt
5 First partner Pokémon
  Chimchar
  Piplup
  Togepi Egg   Cynthia Eterna City 1 Platinum only, after defeating Jupiter
  Eevee   Bebe Hearthome City 5DP After obtaining the National PokédexDP
20Pt Can be received immediatelyPt
  Happiny Egg   Unnamed Hiker Hearthome City west gate 1 Diamond and Pearl only
  Porygon   Unnamed Pokéfan Veilstone City 25 Platinum only
  Riolu Egg   Riley Iron Island 1 Received as thanks for clearing Team Galactic off of the island

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Chikorita   Professor Elm New Bark Town 5 First partner Pokémon
  Cyndaquil
  Totodile
  Mareep Egg   Primo Violet City Pokémon Center 1
(after hatching)
Obtained after submitting the correct password
  Wooper Egg
  Slugma Egg
  Togepi Egg   Elm's aide Violet City Poké Mart 1
(after hatching)
After obtaining the Zephyr Badge
True identity of the Mystery Egg
Knows the Egg Move Extrasensory
  Spearow
Nicknamed Kenya
  Webster Route 35 south gate 20 Intended to go to a man on Route 31 in exchange for TM44 (Rest)
  Eevee   Bill Bill's house in Goldenrod City 5 After meeting Bill in Ecruteak City's Pokémon Center
  Tentacool   Unnamed NPC Cianwood City Pokémon Center 15 Given if the player has only one Pokémon in their party and none in their PC Boxes
Can be repeated indefinitely
  Shuckle
Nicknamed Shuckie
  Kirk Cianwood City 20 Intended to be returned
  Dratini   Master Dragon's Den 15 Will know the Egg Move ExtremeSpeed if all questions are answered correctly
  Tyrogue   Kiyo Mt. Mortar B1F 10 Proof of defeating the Karate King, Kiyo
  Bulbasaur   Professor Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory 5 Reward for defeating Red
Choice between Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
  Charmander
  Squirtle
  Treecko   Steven Silph Co. 5 Reward for defeating Red, after acquiring Kanto first partner Pokémon
Choice between Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip
  Torchic
  Mudkip

Generation V

Black and White

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Black and White)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Snivy   Professor Juniper Nuvema Town 5 First partner Pokémon
  Tepig
  Oshawott
  Pansage   Unnamed girl Dreamyard 10 Only one
will receive Pansage if the player chose Tepig, Pansear if the player chose Oshawott, or Panpour if the player chose Snivy
  Pansear
  Panpour
  Zorua   Unnamed girl Game Freak HQ 1F in Castelia City 10 Will join the player if they talk to a girl
with a fateful encounter Celebi in their party
  Tirtouga
Cover Fossil
  Unnamed Backpacker Relic Castle 25 Offered by the Backpacker in the Relic Castle
Choice between Cover Fossil or Plume Fossil
  Archen
Plume Fossil
  Larvesta Egg   Unnamed Pokémon Ranger Route 18 rest house 1
(after hatching)
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
  Unnamed Worker Twist Mountain 25 Offered by a Worker
One random fossil per day
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Aerodactyl
Old Amber
  Lileep
Root Fossil
  Anorith
Claw Fossil
  Cranidos
Skull Fossil
  Shieldon
Armor Fossil
  Magikarp   Magikarp salesman Marvelous Bridge 5 Sold for $500
Guaranteed to have perfect Speed IV

Black 2 and White 2

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Black 2 and White 2)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Snivy   Bianca Aspertia City 5 First partner Pokémon
  Tepig
  Oshawott
  N's
Zorua
  Rood Driftveil City 25 Reward from Rood for defeating him
Nature is Hasty
  Deerling   Institute researcher Route 6 Weather Institute 30 Has its Hidden Ability (Serene Grace)
  Eevee   Amanita Castelia City 10 After entering the Hall of Fame
Has its Hidden Ability (Anticipation)
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
Antique Shop Join Avenue 25 After entering the Hall of Fame
Can be found in Rocks sold by the Antique Shop
Avenue must be Rank 15 or higher
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Aerodactyl
Old Amber
  Lileep
Root Fossil
  Anorith
Claw Fossil
  Cranidos
Skull Fossil
  Shieldon
Armor Fossil
  Tirtouga
Cover Fossil
  Archen
Plume Fossil
  Magikarp   Magikarp salesman Marvelous Bridge 5 Sold for $500
Guaranteed to have perfect Speed IV
  Happiny Egg   Unnamed Pokémon Breeder Nacrene City west gate 1
(after hatching)
  Tirtouga
Cover Fossil
  Lenora Nacrene City Museum 25 Offered by Lenora in the Nacrene Museum
Choice between Cover Fossil or Plume Fossil
  Archen
Plume Fossil
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
  Unnamed Worker Twist Mountain 25 Offered by a Worker inside Twist Mountain
One random fossil per day
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Aerodactyl
Old Amber
  Lileep
Root Fossil
  Anorith
Claw Fossil
  Cranidos
Skull Fossil
  Shieldon
Armor Fossil
  Shiny Dratini   Benga Floccesy Town 1 White 2 only
After defeating Benga at White Treehollow
Holding an Exp. Share
  Shiny Gible Black 2 only
After defeating Benga at Black Tower
Holding an Exp. Share

Generation VI

X and Y

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (X and Y)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Chespin   Tierno Aquacorde Town 5 First partner Pokémon
  Fennekin
  Froakie
  Bulbasaur   Professor Sycamore Lumiose City 10 Given after beating Professor Sycamore in a battle
Choice between Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
Will also give the Mega Stone for that specific Pokémon's final evolution*
  Charmander
  Squirtle
  Tyrunt
Jaw Fossil
  Fossil Lab assistant Glittering Cave 20 Given after beating Team Flare in Glittering Cave
Choice between Sail Fossil or Jaw Fossil
  Amaura
Sail Fossil
  Lucario   Korrina Tower of Mastery 32 Decides to join player after demonstrating Mega Ring
IVs are 6/25/16/25/19/31, Nature is Hasty
Holding Lucarionite
  Lapras   Unnamed Pokémon Breeder Route 12 30 IVs are 31/20/20/20/20/20

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)

Starting in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, for gift Pokémon in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group, if a Pokémon with Synchronize is leading the party, there is a 100% chance that the gift Pokémon will have the same Nature as the Pokémon with Synchronize, as long as they were not received as an Egg.

Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Treecko   Professor Birch Route 101 5 First partner Pokémon
  Torchic
  Mudkip
  Pikachu
Rock Star
  Unnamed Pokémon Breeder Any Contest Hall 20 Received after competing in a Pokémon Contest if the player is male
  Pikachu
Pop Star
Received after competing in a Pokémon Contest if the player is female
  Wynaut Egg   Unnamed Expert Lavaridge Town 1
(after hatching)
Obtained with an Egg cycle value of 70
  Castform   Weather Institute Scientist Weather Institute 30 Received for defeating Team Magma or Team Aqua
Holding a Mystic Water
  Chikorita   Professor Birch Route 101 5 After entering the Hall of Fame and meeting Zinnia
Choice between Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile
  Cyndaquil
  Totodile
  Togepi Egg   Unnamed Expert Lavaridge Town 1
(after hatching)
After defeating/catching Groudon/Kyogre
Obtained with an Egg cycle value of 70
  Snivy   Professor Birch Route 101 5 After completing Delta Episode
Choice between Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott
  Tepig
  Oshawott
  Beldum   Steven Mossdeep City 1 After completing Delta Episode
Holding Iron Plate
  Turtwig   Professor Birch Route 101 5 After entering the Hall of Fame for the second time
Choice between Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup
  Chimchar
  Piplup
  Camerupt   Unnamed Team Magma Grunt Battle Resort 40 Holding Passho Berry
  Sharpedo   Unnamed Team Aqua Grunt Battle Resort Holding Wacan Berry

Generation VII

Sun and Moon

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Sun and Moon)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Rowlet   Hala Iki Town 5 First partner Pokémon
  Litten
  Popplio
  Eevee Egg   Unnamed Pokémon Breeder Paniola Ranch 1
(after hatching)
  Cranidos
Skull Fossil
Unnamed woman Olivia's store in Konikoni City 15
(after reviving)
Cover and Skull only available in Pokémon Sun
Plume and Armor Fossils only available in Pokémon Moon
  Shieldon
Armor Fossil
  Tirtouga
Cover Fossil
  Archen
Plume Fossil
  Aerodactyl   Unnamed Ace Trainer Seafolk Village 40
  Porygon   Unnamed Aether Foundation Employee Aether House 30 After entering the Hall of Fame
  Type: Null   Gladion Aether Paradise 40 After entering the Hall of Fame
Gladion will also give the player all 17 of Silvally's memories
  Cosmog SolgaleoS
LunalaM
Lake of the SunneS
Lake of the MooneM
5 After entering the Hall of Fame
Requires SolgaleoS/LunalaM in party

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)

In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, for any gift Pokémon, if a Pokémon with Synchronize is leading the party, there is a 100% chance that the gift Pokémon will have the same Nature as the Pokémon with Synchronize, as long as they were not received as an Egg.

Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Rowlet   Professor Kukui Route 1 5 First partner Pokémon
  Litten
  Popplio
  Eevee Egg   Unnamed Pokémon Breeder Paniola Ranch 1
(after hatching)
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
Unnamed woman Olivia's store in Konikoni City 15
(after reviving)
Cover, Skull, Helix, Claw, and Jaw Fossils only available in Pokémon Ultra Sun
Plume, Armor, Dome, Root, and Sail Fossils only available in Pokémon Ultra Moon*
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Lileep
Root Fossil
  Anorith
Claw Fossil
  Cranidos
Skull Fossil
  Shieldon
Armor Fossil
  Tirtouga
Cover Fossil
  Archen
Plume Fossil
  Tyrunt
Jaw Fossil
  Amaura
Sail Fossil
  Gumshoos
Totem-sized
  Samson Oak Heahea Beach 20 Collect at least 20 Totem StickersUS
Has its Hidden Ability (Adaptability)
  Raticate
Totem-sized
Collect at least 20 Totem StickersUM
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Thick Fat)
  Marowak
Totem-sized
25 Collect at least 40 Totem StickersUS
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Rock Head)
  Araquanid
Totem-sized
Collect at least 40 Totem StickersUM
  Lurantis
Totem-sized
30 Collect at least 50 Totem StickersUS
  Salazzle
Totem-sized
Collect at least 50 Totem StickersUM
  Vikavolt
Totem-sized
35 Collect at least 70 Totem StickersUS
  Togedemaru
Totem-sized
Collect at least 70 Totem StickersUM
Has its Hidden Ability (Sturdy)
  Mimikyu
Totem-sized
40 Collect at least 80 Totem Stickers
  Ribombee
Totem-sized
50 Collect all 100 Totem StickersUS
Has its Hidden Ability (Sweet Veil)
  Kommo-o
Totem-sized
Collect all 100 Totem StickersUM
Has its Hidden Ability (Overcoat)
  Aerodactyl   Unnamed Ace Trainer Seafolk Village 40
  Pikachu Boss of Surf Association Heahea Branch of the Surf Association 40 Knows Surf and holds a Gold Bottle Cap
Obtained by becoming No. 1 by achieving high scores on all four Mantine Surf Courses
  Poipole    SolieraUS
DulseUM
Megalo Tower/Ultra Megalopolis 40 After defeating Ultra Necrozma
  Type: Null   Wicke Ancient Poni Path 60 Near exit to Poni Grove, only available during the post-game
Wicke will also give the player all 17 of Silvally's memories.
  Cosmog SolgaleoUS
LunalaUM
Lake of the SunneUS
Lake of the MooneUM
5 After entering the Hall of Fame
Requires SolgaleoUS/LunalaUM in party
The player will also receive Lunalium ZUS/Solganium ZUM
  Zygarde
10% Forme
  Dexio Route 16 63 After catching 50% Forme Zygarde in Resolution Cave
  Porygon   Unnamed Aether Foundation Employee Aether House 30 After completing Episode RR

Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Partner
Pikachu
  Professor Oak Professor Oak's Laboratory 5 Let's Go, Pikachu! only
Partner Pokémon
  Partner
Eevee
Let's Go, Eevee! only
Partner Pokémon
  Magikarp   Magikarp salesman Route 4 Pokémon Center 5 Sold for $500
  Omanyte
Helix Fossil
  Super Nerd Miguel Mt. Moon 44 Reward for defeating Miguel at the end of Mt. Moon
Choice between Helix Fossil or Dome Fossil
  Kabuto
Dome Fossil
  Bulbasaur   Unnamed Trainer Cerulean City 12 After the player has caught 30 or more Pokémon
  Charmander   Unnamed Trainer Route 24 14 After the player has caught 50 or more Pokémon
  Persian   Unnamed Black Belt Vermilion City 16 Let's Go, Pikachu! only
Gift for showing him five Growlithe
  Arcanine   Unnamed Beauty Let's Go, Eevee! only
Gift for showing her five Meowth
  Squirtle   Officer Jenny After the player has caught 60 or more Pokémon
  Aerodactyl
Old Amber
  Museum Scientist Pewter Museum of Science 44 Chop Down required
  Hitmonlee   Koichi Fighting Dojo 30 Proof of defeating the master
Choice between Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan
  Hitmonchan
  Lapras   Silph Co. employee Silph Co. 7F 34
  Porygon   Silph Co. employee Saffron City 34 After defeating Giovanni at Silph Co.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
Grookey   Leon Postwick 5 First partner Pokémon
Scorbunny
Sobble
Pikachu Unnamed boy Meetup Spot 10 If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save on their Switch
Can Gigantamax, but cannot evolve
Eevee Unnamed boy If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! save on their Switch
Can Gigantamax, but cannot evolve
Toxel   Unnamed Pokémon Breeder Route 5 Pokémon Nursery 1 Housed in a Luxury Ball
Dracozolt Cara Liss Route 6 10 The result of combining a Fossilized Bird and a Fossilized Drake
Arctozolt The result of combining a Fossilized Bird and a Fossilized Dino
Dracovish The result of combining a Fossilized Fish and a Fossilized Drake
Arctovish The result of combining a Fossilized Fish and a Fossilized Dino
Charmander   Leon Leon's room in Postwick 5 After becoming Champion
Can Gigantamax after evolving into Charizard
Type: Null   Unnamed League Staff member Battle Tower 50 She will also give the player all 17 of Silvally's memories.
The Isle of Armor
Species Received from Location Level Notes
Bulbasaur   Honey Master Dojo 5 After completing Mustard's first trial
Choice between Bulbasaur or Squirtle
Has Gigantamax Factor
Squirtle
Kubfu   Mustard Master Dojo 10 After completing Mustard's third trial
Porygon Hyde Master Dojo 25 After defeating Mustard at the Battle Court
Has its Hidden Ability (Analytic)
Meowth   Diglett Trainer Fields of Honor 5 Find at least 5 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Rattled)
Slowpoke 10 Find at least 10 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Kantonian Form
Has its Hidden Ability (Regenerator)
Holding King's Rock
Vulpix 5 Find at least 20 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Snow Warning)
Sandshrew 5 Find at least 30 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Slush Rush)
Raichu 30 Find at least 40 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Marowak 30 Find at least 50 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Rock Head)
Exeggutor 30 Find at least 75 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Harvest)
Rowlet 5 Find at least 100 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
If the player's first partner Pokémon was Grookey
Has its Hidden Ability (Long Reach)
Litten Find at least 100 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
If the player's first partner Pokémon was Scorbunny
Has its Hidden Ability (Intimidate)
Popplio Find at least 100 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
If the player's first partner Pokémon was Sobble
Has its Hidden Ability (Liquid Voice)
Diglett 20 Find all 151 of the Hiker's Alolan Diglett
Alolan form
Has its Hidden Ability (Sand Force)
Has 31 IVs in every stat
The Crown Tundra
Species Received from Location Level Notes
Cosmog Unnamed elderly woman Freezington 5 After defeating Glastrier or Spectrier
Poipole   Dynamax Adventure Attendant Max Lair 20 Catch at least 5 Ultra Beasts in Dynamax Adventures after
unlocking the "They Came From The Ultra Beyond!" adventure.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Turtwig   Professor Rowan Lake Verity 5 First partner Pokémon
  Chimchar
  Piplup
  Eevee   Bebe Hearthome City 5 After obtaining the National Pokédex
  Mew   Unnamed Madame Floaroma Town 1 Requires LGPE save data
  Jirachi   Unnamed Gentleman Floaroma Town 5 Requires SwSh save data
  Happiny Egg   Unnamed Hiker Hearthome City west gate 1
  Riolu Egg   Riley Iron Island 1 Received as thanks for clearing Team Galactic off of the island

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Rowlet   Professor Laventon Jubilife Village 5 First partner Pokémon
After finishing the main story, the player can talk to Laventon to obtain the two first partner Pokémon that they hadn't picked
  Cyndaquil
  Oshawott
  Vulpix Keaka Whiteout Valley 40 Received as thanks for finding all 5 of Keaka's Vulpix during request 83 "Snow-White Vulpix in the Snow"
  Arceus   Arceus Temple of Sinnoh 75 After beating Arceus, it gifts a piece of itself to the player

Generation IX

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Main article: List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Sprigatito  
 
Clavell Cabo Poco 5 First partner Pokémon
  Fuecoco
  Quaxly
  Meowth   Salvatore Naranja AcademyS/Uva AcademyV 5 After completing all of Salvatore's classes and storyline.
  Koraidon   Koraidon Zero Lab 68 Pokémon Scarlet only.
During the battle with the Paradise Protection Protocol.
Set with Poco Path as the met location and the date that Koraidon's Poké Ball was obtained as the met date.
  Miraidon   Miraidon Pokémon Violet only.
During the battle with the Paradise Protection Protocol.
Set with Poco Path as the met location and the date that Miraidon's Poké Ball was obtained as the met date.
The Teal Mask
Species Received from Location Level Notes
  Turtwig Egg   Jacq Reveler's Road 1
(after hatching)
One random egg
  Chimchar Egg
  Piplup Egg
  Growlithe   Perrin Mossui Town 15 After completing the Bloodmoon Beast storyline
  Shiny Munchlax Kitakami Hall 1 After clearing the Ogre Oustin' minigame on Hard Difficulty.

In the anime

Main series

 
Ash receiving Scraggy's Egg
 
Brock receiving Onix
Species Given to Received from Episode
  Pikachu Ash Ketchum Professor Oak Pokémon - I Choose You!
  Donphan (received as an Egg) Mr. Shellby and Kimie Extreme Pokémon!
  Oshawott Professor Juniper A Sandile Gusher of Change!
  Scraggy (received as an Egg) Karena Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!
  Greninja (received as a Froakie) Professor Sycamore Lumiose City Pursuit!
  Lucario (received as an Egg) Nurse Joy of Vermilion City Caring for a Mystery!
  Blastoise (received as a Squirtle) Gary Oak Professor Oak Pokémon - I Choose You
  Arbok (received as an Ekans) Jessie Unknown Prior to Pokémon Emergency!
  Weezing (received as a Koffing) James Giovanni* Prior to Pokémon Emergency!
  Steelix (received as an Onix) Brock Flint Prior to Showdown in Pewter City
  Vulpix Suzie Pokémon Fashion Flash*
  Blissey (received as an Egg) Won from a Pokémon Dress-Up Contest All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go!
  Comfey Nurse Joy of Melemele Island Alola, Alola!*
  Meganium (received as a Chikorita) Casey Professor Elm Prior to The Double Trouble Header
  Beedrill Ash Ketchum The Bug Stops Here
  Feraligatr (received as a Totodile) Marina Professor Elm Prior to The Legend of Thunder!
  Typhlosion (received as a Cyndaquil) Jimmy
  Meganium (received as a Chikorita) Vincent
  Blaziken (received as a Torchic) Harrison Professor Birch Prior to Pop Goes The Sneasel
  Blaziken (received as a Torchic) May Professor Birch Get the Show on the Road!
  Wartortle (received as a Squirtle) Professor Oak The Right Place and the Right Mime
  Glaceon (received as an Egg) Christopher and Jeannie May's Egg-Cellent Adventure
  Mudkip Stephanie Nurse Joy Having a Wailord of a Time
  Treecko Stephanie's father
  Bulbasaur Gilbert Professor Oak Journey to the Starting Line!
  Azurill (received as an Egg) Misty Tracey Prior to The Scheme Team
  Piplup Dawn Professor Rowan Following a Maiden's Voyage!
  Quilava (received as an Egg) Lyra An Egg Scramble!
  Togekiss Princess Salvia Dawn of a Royal Day!
  Azumarill Little boy Paul A Gruff Act to Follow!
  Haxorus (received as an Axew) Iris Elder of the Village of Dragons Prior to In The Shadow of Zekrom!
  Serperior (received as a Snivy) Trip Professor Juniper In The Shadow of Zekrom!
  Delphox (received as a Fennekin) Serena Professor Sycamore A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!
  Chespin Clemont Professor Sycamore Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!
  Chespie Mairin Professor Sycamore Prior to Mega Evolution Special I
  Sceptile (received as a Treecko) Sawyer Professor Birch Prior to Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
  Charizard Kiawe Kiawe's grandfather Prior to Alola to New Adventure!
  Snowy (received as an Egg) Lillie Samson Oak Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!
  Tsareena (received as a Bounsweet) Mallow Mallow's mother Prior to Alola to New Adventure!
  Incineroar (received as a Litten) Professor Kukui Professor Kukui's parents Prior to Alola to New Adventure!
  Yamper The Cerise
household
A friend in the Galar region Prior to Legend? Go! Friends? Go!
  Feeby (received as a Feebas) Jinny Jinny's father Prior to The Cuteness Quotient!
  Hitmonchan Goh Karate Master Solitary and Menacing!
  Eevee Chloe Pinery To Train, or Not to Train!
  Dugtrio Laxton Goh How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?
  Eternatus Leon Goh Just a Scone's Throw From Here!
  Sprigatito Liko Liko's homeroom teacher The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One

Pokémon Origins

Species Given to Received from Episode
  Charizard (received as a Charmander) Red Professor Oak File 1: Red
  Magikarp Magikarp salesman File 2: Cubone
  Lapras Silph Co. employee File 3: Giovanni

In the manga

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Pokémon Adventures

Species Given to Received from Round
  Saur (received as a Bulbasaur) Red Professor Oak Bulbasaur, Come Home!
  Aero (received as an Old Amber) Giovanni Make Way For Magmar!
  Charizard (received as a Charmander) Blue Professor Oak Prior to A Glimpse of the Glow
  Dody (received as a Doduo) Yellow Wilton Prior to Do Do That Doduo
  Gravvy (received as a Graveler) Brock As Gastly as Before
  Omny (received as an Omanyte) Misty
  Aibo (received as an Aipom) Gold Gold's mother Prior to Murkrow Row
  Polibo (received as a Poliwag) Prior to Murkrow Row
  Exbo (received as a Cyndaquil) Professor Elm Sneasel Sneak Attack
  Togebo (received as an Egg) Teddiursa's Picnic
  Remoraid (×20) Wilton Lively Lugia (Part 2)
  Weavile (received as a Sneasel) Silver Giovanni Prior to A Glimpse of the Glow
  Tyranitar (received as a Pupitar) Lance Prior to Tyranitar War*
  Remoraid (×20) Wilton Crystal Really Remoraid
  Nana (received as a Poochyena) Ruby Norman Prior to A Glimpse of the Glow
  Kiki (received as a Skitty)
  Rara (received as a Ralts)
  Mumu (received as a Mudkip) Professor Birch Trying to Trounce Torchic
  Rono (received as an Aron) Sapphire Prior to A Glimpse of the Glow
  Chic (received as an Torchic) Prior to Making Mirth with Mightyena
  Lorry Prior to Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I
  Troppy Prior to Bubble Bubble Toil and Azumarill
  Snorlax Emerald Noland Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!
  Mr. Mime
  Mantine
  Lax (received as an Egg) Diamond Unknown Prior to Stagestruck Starly
  Tru (received as a Turtwig) Platinum Stagestruck Starly
  Don (received as a Shieldon) Byron Hurrah for Rapidash
  Moo Platinum Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia I
  Chimler (received as a Chimchar) Pearl Stagestruck Starly
  Empoleon (received as a Piplup) Platinum Professor Rowan Stagestruck Starly
  Froslass Candice Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia III
  Cherrim Gardenia
  Pachirisu Volkner
  Bo (received as a Tepig) Black Professor Juniper Choices
  Amanda (received as a Servine) White N Gigi's Choice
  Dewott Blake International Police Prior to The Transfer Student
  Foongy Whitley Anthea and Concordia A Difficult Parting
  Delphox Trevor Magearna Moves
  Marisso (received as a Chespin) X Professor Sycamore Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change
  Salamè (received as a Charmander)
  Garma Gurkinn Changing Gengar
  Croaky (received as a Froakie) Y Professor Sycamore Fast-Thinking Froakie
  Dollar (received as a Litten) Sun Professor Kukui Prior to The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun
  Rotom Moon Going Ashore and Neighboring Akala Island
  Decidueye (received as a Rowlet)
  Primarina (received as a Popplio) Hau A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart
  Twiggy (received as a Grookey) Henry Professor Magnolia Prior to Ray of Light!! Through the Crack in the Sky!
  Kayne Melony Cracking!! Brilliant Tap-Dancing
  Āman Mustard PASS37
  Fuecoco Violet Clavell Scarlet & Violet arc

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Species Given to Received from Chapter
  Empoleon (received as a Piplup) Hareta Professor Rowan In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
  Lucario (received as an Egg) Riley Serious Training on Iron Island
  Minun (received as an Egg) Kaisei A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!
  Infernape (received as a Chimchar) Mitsumi Professor Rowan Prior to In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters series

Species Given to Received from Chapter
  Togepi (received as an Egg) Red Professor Elm Welcome Back, Clefairy!!

See also


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