Event item
An event item is a special type of item exclusively available via event distribution. Event items are usually used to obtain Mythical Pokémon; however, many items are exclusive to events despite being easily obtainable in other generations.
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). The Star Sweet and Ribbon Sweet are only available outside of events through the Pokémon Sword or Shield Expansion Pass.
List of event items
Name | Debut Gen. |
Games where the item is event-exclusive | Distribution | Effect | |
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Bluesky Mail | II | C (Japanese cartridge) | Received through the Mobile System GB in the original Japanese release of Pokémon Crystal. Never distributed in any other version. | Mail depicting a Dragonite and Sentret. Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on the holder. | |
Mirage Mail | II | C (Japanese cartridge) | Received through the Mobile System GB in the original Japanese release of Pokémon Crystal. Never distributed in any other version. | Mail depicting a Mew. Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on the holder. | |
Egg Ticket | II | C (Japanese cartridge) | Received through the Mobile System GB in the original Japanese release of Pokémon Crystal. The Odd Egg is available without a Ticket in all international versions, but was not redistributed to the Japanese Virtual Console release, making the Egg unobtainable. |
Allows the player to receive an Odd Egg from the Pokémon Communication Center. | |
GS Ball | II | C (Japanese cartridge) | Received through the Mobile System GB in the original Japanese release of Pokémon Crystal. Obtainable in all versions of the Virtual Console release of Crystal at the Goldenrod Pokémon Center after becoming Champion. |
Allows the player to battle a Celebi at the shrine in Ilex Forest. | |
Fast Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | If the wild Pokémon has a base Speed stat of 100 or more, the Fast Ball has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. | |
Level Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | The catch rate modifier varies based on the range in level between the player's Pokémon and the target wild Pokémon; the higher the range, the better the modifier. | |
Lure Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | If the encounter is a fishing encounter, it has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. | |
Heavy Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | The catch rate modifier varies based on the target wild Pokémon's weight; the heavier the Pokémon, the better the modifier. | |
Love Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | If the wild Pokémon is the same species and of the opposite gender to the player's active Pokémon, it has an 8× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. | |
Friend Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | Pokémon caught in this Ball have their friendship set to 200. | |
Moon Ball | II | BDSP | In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was only obtainable by entering a serial code. | If the wild Pokémon is part of an evolutionary line that includes a Pokémon who evolves by using a Moon Stone, it has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. | |
Pumkin Berry | III | RS | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. |
Cures a Pokémon of freeze. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Drash Berry | III | RS | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. |
Cures a Pokémon of poison. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Eggant Berry | III | RS | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. |
Cures a Pokémon of infatuation. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Strib Berry | III | RS | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. |
Pokéblock ingredient. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Chilan Berry | III | RS | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. |
Pokéblock ingredient. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. Unrelated to the Berry introduced in Generation IV of the same name. | |
Nutpea Berry | III | RS | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. |
Pokéblock ingredient. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Ginema Berry | III | RS (Japanese) | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) |
If held in-battle by a Pokémon that has had a stat lowered, raises that stat. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Kuo Berry | III | RS (Japanese) | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) |
Pokéblock ingredient. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Yago Berry | III | RS (Japanese) | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) |
Cures a Pokémon of burn. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Touga Berry | III | RS (Japanese) | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) |
Cures a Pokémon of confusion. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Niniku Berry | III | RS (Japanese) | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) |
Pokéblock ingredient. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
Topo Berry | III | RS (Japanese) | In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it can only be acquired by scanning in the corresponding e-Reader card and collecting it from Norman in Petalburg Gym. Turns into an Enigma Berry if transferred to Generation IV via Pal Park. Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) |
Pokéblock ingredient. Pokémon holding this Berry cannot be traded to other Generation III games. | |
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. | ||
AuroraTicket | III | FRLGE | Allows the player to go to Birth Island, where they can find a Deoxys. | ||
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 | Never distributed. (Non-Japanese games) | Allows the player to go to Faraway Island, where they can find a Mew. | |
Enigma Berry | III | SMUSUM | Placeholder for e-Reader berries in Generation III, never distributed itself. In Generation VII, it was only distributed via a Nintendo Network event. |
In battle, restores ¼ of max HP in battle when hit by a super effective move. | |
Micle Berry | IV | SMUSUM | In Generation VII, it was only distributed via a Nintendo Network event. | In battle, raises the accuracy of the holder's next move by 20% when it reaches ¼ of its max HP. | |
Custap Berry | IV | SMUSUM | In Generation VII, it was only distributed via a Nintendo Network event. | In battle, allows the holder to move first in its priority bracket when it's below ¼ of its max HP in battle. | |
Jaboca Berry | IV | SMUSUM | In Generation VII, it was only distributed via a Nintendo Network event. | In battle, if a foe lands a physical move against the holder, the foe takes 12.5% of its max HP in damage. | |
Rowap Berry | IV | SMUSUM | In Generation VII, it was only distributed via a Nintendo Network event. | In battle, if a foe lands a special move against the holder, the foe takes 12.5% of its max HP in damage. | |
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. | ||
Member Card | IV | DPPtBDSP | Never distributedDP. | Allows the player to go to Newmoon Island via the Harbor Inn, where they can find a Darkrai. | |
Oak's Letter | IV | DPPtBDSP | Never distributedDP. | Allows the player to go to Flower Paradise via Seabreak Path, where they can find a Shaymin. | |
Azure Flute | IV | DPPt | Never distributed. | Allows the player to go to the Hall of Origin, where they can find an Arceus. | |
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 | Never distributed. | Intended to be sent to a Pokémon Black or White game, where it could be unlocked, revealing a TM95 (Snarl). | |
Liberty Ticket | V | BW | Allows the player to go to Liberty Garden, where they can find a Victini. | ||
Discount Coupon | VI | XYORAS | In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, no effect. In Generation VI, it was only distributed via a Pokémon Global Link event XY. Has to be traded from Pokémon X and Y to obtain it in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. |
In Pokémon X and Y, used at any boutique for a one-time 50% discount. | |
Mewtwonite X | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X. | |
Mewtwonite Y | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y. | |
Mawilite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge February competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Mawile into Mega Mawile. | |
Beedrillite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge February competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Beedrill into Mega Beedrill. | |
Audinite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Audino into Mega Audino. | |
Medichamite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Medicham into Mega Medicham. | |
Pidgeotite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Pidgeot into Mega Pidgeot. | |
Steelixite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the Kanto x Alola Regional Rumble competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Steelix into Mega Steelix. | |
Heracronite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Heracross into Mega Heracross. | |
Houndoominite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Houndoom into Mega Houndoom. | |
Sceptilite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge April competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile. | |
Blazikenite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge April competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken. | |
Swampertite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge April competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Swampert into Mega Swampert. | |
Cameruptite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Camerupt into Mega Camerupt. | |
Banettite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Banette into Mega Banette. | |
Tyranitarite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge May competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Tyranitar into Mega Tyranitar. | |
Abomasite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge May competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Abomasnow into Mega Abomasnow. | |
Manectite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the 2017 International Challenge May competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Manectric into Mega Manectric. | |
Aggronite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Aggron into Mega Aggron. | |
Gardevoirite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the tiny tourney competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Gardevoir into Mega Gardevoir. | |
Galladite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the tiny tourney competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Gallade into Mega Gallade. | |
Lopunnite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the tiny tourney competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Lopunny into Mega Lopunny. | |
Diancite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Diancie into Mega Diancie. | |
Ampharosite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the Weakness Cup competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Ampharos into Mega Ampharos. | |
Altarianite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the Weakness Cup competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Altaria into Mega Altaria. | |
Latiasite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the Weakness Cup competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Latias into Mega Latias. | |
Latiosite | VI | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was only obtainable by either participating in the Weakness Cup competition or by entering a common serial code. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Latios into Mega Latios. | |
Snorlium Z | VII | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was distributed alongside an event Munchlax. | 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 | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was distributed alongside an event Marshadow. | Allows Marshadow to upgrade its Spectral Thief into the special Z-Move Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike. | |
Pikashunium Z | VII | SM | In Pokémon Sun and Moon, it was distributed alongside an event Pikachu in a cap. | 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. | ||
Mythical Pecha Berry | IX | SV | Allows the player to start the Mochi Mayhem epilogue. |
Items that require Event Pokémon to obtain
Name | Debut Gen. |
Games where the item is event-exclusive | Acquisition | Effect | |
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Berry Juice | II | RSEFRLG | Only obtainable in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as an item wild Shuckle can hold. The only place where wild Shuckle can be encountered in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen is in Altering Cave by downloading event data from a Wonder Spot hosted by Nintendo; however, this event was never distributed, leaving the Berry Juice unobtainable in all Generation III games. | Restores 20 HP to the holder when at half HP. | |
Sacred Ash | II | RSEFRLG | In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, it is found on Navel Rock, hidden where Ho-Oh once stood. In Emerald only, Ho-Oh is also guaranteed to hold one. | When used outside of battle, fully restores the HP of all fainted Pokémon in the party. | |
Light Ball | II | BWB2W2 | Held by various event Pikachu, which was the only method of obtaining it in Generation V. | Doubles Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack. | |
Soul Dew | III | RSEFRLGXYORAS | In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald as well as their remakes Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it's held by the LatiasROR/LatiosSAS/the eon duo member not roaming around HoennE found on Southern Island, which is only accessible via the event-exclusive Eon Ticket. | In Generations III to VI, raises the Special Attack and Special Defense of Latios and Latias. From Generation VII onwards, raises the power of their Psychic- and Dragon-type moves. | |
Brick Mail | IV | DPPtHGSS | Held by an event HeracrossDP, which is the only method of obtaining it. Has to be traded from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to obtain it in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. | Outside of battle, allows the player to write down a message via the easy chat system. In-battle, makes the holder immune to the secondary effects of Thief and Covet, causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail, and causes Fling to fail when used by the holder. | |
Gracidea | IV | PtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASBDSPSV | In Generations IV and V, required a fateful encounter Shaymin to claim. In Generation VI, any Shaymin will do. | Allows the player to change Shaymin from Land Forme to Sky Forme. | |
Griseous Orb | IV | HGSS | In Generation IV, 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. | Allows the player to change Giratina from Altered Forme to Origin Forme. | |
Shock Drive | V | BB2XYORASSwSh | In Generations V, VI, and VIII, requires a Genesect to claim. | Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Electric. | |
Burn Drive | V | BB2XYORASSwSh | In Generations V, VI, and VIII, requires a Genesect to claim. | Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Fire. | |
Chill Drive | V | WW2XYORASSwSh | In Generations V, VI, and VIII, requires a Genesect to claim. | Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Ice. | |
Douse Drive | V | WW2XYORASSwSh | In Generations V, VI, and VIII, requires a Genesect to claim. | Allows the player to change Genesect's appearance and change Techno Blast's type to Water. | |
Relic Gold | V | XYORAS | Held by an event DelibirdORAS, which is the only method of obtaining it. Has to be traded from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to obtain it in Pokémon X and Y. | Can be sold to Poké Marts for $30000 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. In Pokémon X and Y, cannot be sold. | |
Blazikenite | VI | XY | In Pokémon X and Y, it was held by an event Torchic, which was the only method of obtaining it in Generation VI until the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken. | |
Diancite | VI | ORASUSUM | In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, requires a Diancie to claim. | Allows the player to Mega Evolve Diancie into Mega Diancie. | |
Prison Bottle | VI | ORASSV | In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Scarlet, and Violet, requires a Hoopa to claim. | Allows the player to change Hoopa from Hoopa Confined to Hoopa Unbound. | |
Mewnium Z | VII | USUM | In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, requires a Mew to claim. | Allows Mew to upgrade its Psychic into the into the special Z-Move Genesis Supernova. | |
Marshadium Z | VII | USUM | In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, requires a Marshadow to claim. | Allows Marshadow to upgrade its Spectral Thief into the special Z-Move Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike. |
Types of items | |
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General | Evolution stones • Fossils • Flutes • Shards • Held items Evolution items • Escape items • Exchangeable items • Valuable items Battle items • Scents • Nectars • Candy • Ingredients |
Medicine | Status condition healing items • Vitamins • Feathers Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine |
Berry and Apricorn | Poké Balls • Apricorns • Berries • Mulch |
Aesthetic | Decorations • Accessories • Backdrops • Props • Décor Clothing (XY • SMUSUM • LGPE • SwSh • BDSP • LA • SV) |
Other | Mail • Key Items • Event items Wonder Launcher items • Rotom Powers |
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