Event Pokémon, also called costumed Pokémon, are specifically made for events with visual attributes closely related to the event theme, such as themed hats, clothes, or costumes. Both regular and shiny can be obtainable during certain events. Some Event Pokémon have only the male/female gender available. They can be seen in the Pokémon collection by using costume search filter. Event Pokémon are recorded in the Event Pokédex.
Some Event Pokémon cannot evolve, while the non-costumed form can. When Event Pokémon are able to evolve, they keep the piece of costume. Event Pokémon do not have any costume when Mega-Evolved. In some events, the ability to evolve a certain non-evolvable form is released. Clone Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise cannot Mega Evolve. The Event Pokémon forms are presented on Pokémon individual pages, in the Event Pokémon forms section of the article (such as in Pikachu's). Unlike regular forms, Event Pokémon cannot be transferred to other games.
In general, all Event Pokémon have the same stats as the non-costumed Pokémon form, the only difference being the visual attributes. However, some Event Pokémon are treated in the game code as different Pokémon forms (e.g. Alolan, Galarian, and Shadow). These Event Pokémon can present several different characteristics, and their corresponding Shiny switches in the Event Pokédex are unlocked if, and only if, the costumed Shiny form is caught. They also count as a separate species for the Rising Star medal if beaten in a Raid Battle. The Event Pokémon that have this characteristic are:
- Halloween Bulbasaur and Clone Venusaur.
- Halloween Charmander and Clone Charizard.
- Halloween Squirtle and Clone Blastoise.
- Pikachu:
- Explorer, Halloween 2019, Saree, and Holiday 2020
- Malachite Crown, Aquamarine Crown, Quartz Crown, Pyrite Crown, and Amethyst Crown.
- Worlds 2022, Worlds 2023, and Worlds 2024.
- Clone
- Lucas's Hat, Dawn's Hat, Rei's Cap, and Akari's Kerchief.
- Sun Crown and Moon Crown.
- Kariyushi, Blue Shirt, Green Shirt, Purple Shirt, and Batik Shirt.
- Shaymin Scarf
- Cap's Hat
- Flying, Flying 5th Anniversary, Flying Okinawa, Flying Green, Flying Purple, Flying Orange, and Flying Red.
- Rock Star, Pop Star, Libre, and Ph. D.
- New Year Slowpoke, New Year Slowbro, and New Year Slowking.
- Halloween 2020 Gengar.
- Drip Lapras.
- Sun Crown and Moon Crown Eevee, Day Scarf Espeon, and Night Scarf Umbreon.
- Satchel Aerodactyl.
- Studded Jacket Snorlax.
- Armored Mewtwo.
- Holiday Delibird.
- Halloween Sableye.
- Holiday Cubchoo and Holiday Beartic.
Also, some of them have a different set of possible attacks:
- Pikachu:
- Most Event Pikachu can learn the same moves as Normal Pikachu.
- Kariyushi, Blue Shirt, Green Shirt, Purple Shirt, Batik Shirt, Lucas's Hat, Dawn's Hat, Rei's Cap, Akari's Kerchief, Sun Crown, and Moon Crown Pikachu can not learn Present, Surf, or Thunder.
- Shaymin Scarf Pikachu can additionally have Grass Knot as an attack, but it can not be learned with an Elite TM.
- Cap's Hat Pikachu is able to learn Volt Tackle with an Elite TM, but can not learn Present, Surf, or Thunder.
- All Flying Pikachu can learn Fly, but cannot learn Surf or Thunder. Only Flying 5th Anniversary, Flying Okinawa, Flying Green, Flying Purple, Flying Orange, and Flying Red Pikachu can learn Present with an Elite TM.
- Pikachu Rock Star can only learn Charm, Thunder Shock, Meteor Mash, Play Rough, and Thunder Punch.
- Pikachu Pop Star can only learn Charm, Thunder Shock, Draining Kiss, Play Rough, and Thunder Punch.
- Pikachu, Ph. D. can only learn Charm, Thunder Shock, Play Rough, and Thunder Punch. It can also learn Present with an Elite TM.
- Pikachu Libre can only learn Charm, Thunder Shock, Flying Press, Play Rough, and Thunder Punch.
- Armored Mewtwo:
- Can only learn Confusion, Iron Tail, Dynamic Punch, Earthquake, Future Sight, and Rock Slide. It can also learn Psystrike with an Elite TM.
Armored Mewtwo is the only Event Pokémon that has different stats from its non-costumed form. Also, some Event Pokémon were caught with exclusive non-Elite TM able legacy attacks during certain events:
- Shaymin scarf Pikachu during Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Finale: Grass Knot.
- Hat Kirlia during Fashion Week 2020: Draining Kiss.
This article is a simplified list of Event Pokémon. For details about availability (from Eggs, raids, etc.), release, moveset and Shiny or Shadow form, check the individual Pokémon pages. For a list by release date, check List of Event Pokémon by release date.
There are currently 277 Event Pokémon released.
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48 |  |
277 |  |
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852 |  |
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| ALL 926 |
See List of Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MEGA and PRIMAL 48 |
See List of Mega-Evolved Pokémon, List of Primal Reverted Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EVENT 277 |
See List of Event Pokémon or List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LUCKY 909 |
See Lucky Pokémon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHINY 852 |
See List of Shiny Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHINY 3 STARS 852 |
See List of Shiny Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 STARS 926 |
See Appraisal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PERFECT 926 |
See Appraisal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHADOW 420 |
See List of Shadow Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PURIFIED 420 |
See List of Shadow Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DYNAMAX 90 | See List of Dynamax Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GIGANTAMAX 15 |
See List of Gigantamax Pokémon and List by release date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Since 0.255.0, extra forms are recorded in the event Pokédex:
Shadow Event Pokémon[]
During certain events, Shadow Pokémon can also be costumed.
