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==Volcanion Event==

[[Volcanion]] was released on all fire maps during both the day and night from the 11th of November, 2014 to the 12th of November, 2014. Volcanions could have been found in their [[Normal_(Variant)|Normal]], [[Shiny_(Variant)|Shiny]], [[Dark_(Variant)|Dark]], [[Mystic_(Variant)|Mystic]], [[Metallic_(Variant)|Metallic]] and [[Shadow_(Variant)|Shadow]] variants and had a spawn rate the same as legendary Pokémon.  

==Christmas 2014 - Caterpie (Christmas) Event==

[[Caterpie (Christmas)]] was released on all grass maps only during the night on the 25th of December, 2014. [[Caterpie (Christmas)]] had an appearance rate like every legendary Pokemon. This event lasted until the 27th of December, 2014.

==New Year 2015 - Pikachu Cosplay Event==

On the 2nd of January, 2015, all players received an Event Ticket, which allowed the player to open the Event Center. Players were required to catch every normal form of Unown to get one random [[Pikachu]] Cosplay varying between; [[Pikachu (Belle)]], [[Pikachu (Libre)]], [[Pikachu (Ph. D.)]], [[Pikachu (Pop Star)]] or [[Pikachu (Rock Star)]]. This event ended on the 13th of January, 2015.

==Kyurem (Black) & Kyurem (White) Event==

''This event returned on the 21st of May, 2016 and lasted until the 12th of June, 2016.''

==Zygarde (Cell), (Core), (Partial) & (Complete) Event==

''This event returned on the 22nd of April, 2016, and ended on the 20th of May, 2016. Instead of the cave land maps, the Zygarde cores and cells were found on the grass [[maps]] during both the night and day.''

==Halloween 2015 - Rotom (Halloween) Event==

''Rotom (Halloween) was released for a second time as a claim event on October 31st 2017 and ended the following day on November 1st 2017.''

==Christmas 2015 - Pikachu (Christmas) Event==

This event started 22nd December 2015 and ended 31st December 2015.

'''Note:''' ''This event was re-run in February 2016 due to server issues.''

This event started 12th March 2016 and ended 30th March 2016.

=='May The 4th Be With 'Chu' - Pikachu (Jedi) Event==

In order to obtain a [[Pikachu (Jedi)]], players were require to log in to the game on May 4th 2016 to claim a promo code from the in-game dashboard.

==Arceus Exchange v1 - Arceus (Water) Event==

This event started 28th June 2016 and ended 10th July, 2016.

==Rotom (Pokedex) Event==

This event ended on the 15th August 2016.

==Arceus Exchange v2 - Arceus (Electric) Event==

This event started on 18th September 2016 and ended 17th October 2016.

==Halloween 2016 - Togepi (Halloween) Event==

In order to obtain a [[Togepi (Halloween)]], players were required to claim a random variant from their dashboard in game. This event started on 31st October 2016 and ended 1st November 2016.

==Spin2Win - Diglett (Christmas) Event==

This event started on December 15th, 2016 and ended December 27th, 2016.

==Deoxys Scavenger Hunt - Deoxys Forms  Event==

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=='I Am Your Father' - Cubone (Vader) Event==

In order to obtain a [[Cubone (Vader)]], players were require to login into game then claim a free random variant from dashboard. The event was live for the 4th of May, 2017 and ran for 24 hours.  

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==Christmas 2017 - Arceus (Ice) & Dugtrio (Christmas)==

* Diglett (Christmas) evolution ended on December 28th 2017

* Arceus (Ice) on the maps ended on December 29th 2017

==Magikarp Splash==

On April 1st 2018 players had a chance at getting [[Arceus (Unknown)]] by playing a Magikarp Splash minigame.

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==May 4th 2018 - Psyduck (Jar Jar) Event==

On May 4th 2018 the daily login calendar had a 100% fixed prize drop of a random variant of [[Psyduck (Jar Jar)]] - A Psyduck designed to resemble the character Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars for Star Wars Day. This is the third Star Wars based Pokémon to be added along side [[Pikachu (Jedi)]] and [[Cubone (Vader)]].

==Arceus (Dark) Event==

The event ended on 25th June 2018.

==Halloween 2018 - Scyther (Halloween) Event==

On October 31st 2018 for 24 hours, [[Scyther (Halloween)]] was released on [[Map 24]] & [[Map 25]]. Joining this was the introduction of [[Zubat (Halloween)]] which could be obtained in bottom tier [[Mystery Boxes|Mystery Boxes]] and it's evolution; [[Golbat (Halloween)]].

==Battle of Eternity - Floette (Eternal) Event==

This event ended on November 5th 2018.

==Christmas Hatchathon - Pichu & Raichu (Christmas) Event ==

This event ended on January 7th.

==Into the Unown Pt.1 - Unown (0) & Unown (1) Event==

To start off Pokémon Vortex's 10th anniversary celebration, [[Unown (0)]] and [[Unown (1)]] was released on the rock cave and ice cave [[Maps|maps]] during both the day and night from the 23rd February 2019. Both Unown forms could have been found in their [[Normal_(Variant)|Normal]], [[Shiny_(Variant)|Shiny]], [[Dark_(Variant)|Dark]], [[Mystic_(Variant)|Mystic]], [[Metallic_(Variant)|Metallic]] and [[Shadow_(Variant)|Shadow]] variants and had a spawn rate of "rare" Pokémon.  

==Huntin' Keldeo - Keldeo (Resolute) Event==

==Run, Therian, Run! - Therian Forms Event==

[[Tornadus (Therian)]] was available on all grass maps both day and night.

==May 4th 2019 - Voltorb (BB-8) Event==

==The Fighting God - Arceus (Fighting) Event==

The Fighting God was an exchange event for [[Arceus (Fighting)]] beginning on May 20, 2019 and ending on May 31, 2019. During this period players had a chance to obtain Fist Plates from all trainer battles, and were then able to change the form of their [[Arceus]] into the corresponding variant of Arceus (Fighting) using their Fist Plate in the Event Center.

==Genesect Genesis v1 - Genesect (Blaze) Event==

Genesect Genesis v1 was the first special event to utilize [[PokéBay]] as the only means to obtain the event required [[Items|item]]; Burn Drive beginning on June 17, 2019 and ending on June 27, 2019. During this period players had to win randomly generated auctions containing Burn Drives which would vary between 1 and 5 in quantity. When won, the player could then use these items on their regular [[Genesect]] in the Event Center to alter their form to [[Genesect (Blaze)]].

==The Arceus Trifecta - Arceus (Grass), (Rock) & (Steel) Event==

The Arceus Trifecta started on July 22, 2019 and ended on July 29, 2019. This event brought three previously unreleased [[Arceus]] forms temporarily onto different [[maps]]. [[Arceus (Grass)]] was available on the grass maps, [[Arceus (Rock)]] was available on the cave maps and [[Arceus (Steel)]] was available on the power plant (electric) maps. They had regular legendary spawn rates and were available during both day and night.

==Genesect Genesis v2 - Genesect (Ice) Event==

Genesect Genesis v2 was the second special event to utilize [[PokéBay]] as the only means to obtain the event required [[Items|item]]; Chill Drive beginning on August 16, 2019 and ending on August 23, 2019. During this period players had to win randomly generated auctions containing Chill Drives which would vary between 1 and 5 in quantity. When won, the player could then use these items on their regular [[Genesect]] in the Event Center to alter their form to [[Genesect (Ice)]].

==Magearna Scavenger Hunt - Magearna Event==

The event ended on October 28th 2019.

==Halloween 2019 - Pikachu (Halloween) Event==

On October 31st 2019 [[Pikachu (Halloween)]] was made available as the daily login prize for 24 hours, in celebration of Haloween. All players who logged in on this day received one random variant from the six available - Normal, Shiny, Dark, Mystic, Metallic and Shadow.

==Christmas 2019 - Eevee (Christmas) Event==

The event ended on December 29th, 2019.

==Mr. Rime Special Event==

On April 1st 2020, for 24 hours, [[Mr. Rime]] was available on a special event-exclusive live map system accessed through the Event Center.

==May 4th 2020 - Scrafty (Ackbar) Event==

On May 4th 2020 [[Scrafty (Ackbar)]] was made available as the daily login prize for 24 hours, in celebration of Star Wars Day. All players who logged in on this day received one random variant from the six available - Normal, Shiny, Dark, Mystic, Metallic and Shadow.

==The Dragon God - Arceus (Dragon) Event==

The event ended on June 21st, 2020.

==Halloween 2020 - Crobat (Halloween) Event==

On October 31st 2020, a new area of [[Nightshade]] became accessable, players entered a building to explore the [[Nightshade Crypt]]. On this new map, [[Zubat (Halloween)]] was available as a rare spawn, which could then evolve into [[Golbat (Halloween)]]. For this event [[Crobat (Halloween)]] became available for the first time and could be evolved for the duration of this event only. The event ran for two days, from the beginning of October 31st to the end of November 1st. Nightshade Crypt is now a permanent part of Nightshade.

==Christmas 2020 - Metapod & Butterfree (Christmas) Event==

On December 19th 2020, [[Caterpie (Christmas)]] made a return to the game and could be found on [[Route 14]] & [[Route 15]] as a rare spawn. In addition, it seen two new evolutions introduced to the game; [[Metapod (Christmas)]] and [[Butterfree (Christmas)]]. Both evolutions were time-limited like Caterpie (Christmas)'s spawns and ended on December 27th 2020.

==May 4th 2021 - Barbaracle (Grievous) Event==

On May 4th 2021, a new addition to the previous Star Wars themed Pokémon was released on [[Route 9]] and [[Wild Overgrowth]]. [[Barbaracle (Grievous)]] is the sixth addition to the Star Wars themed Pokémon released yearly on May 4th and was available for 24 hours at legendary spawn rarity.

==Greninja's Bond - Greninja (Ash) Event==

On May 22nd 2021, [[Greninja]] was able to change its form into [[Greninja (Ash)]] providing the owner of the Greninja was the Original Trainer (OT) and it was at level 4 [[Happiness|happiness]]. The event ended on May 29th 2021.

==Huntin' Hoopa - Hoopa Event==

On September 6th 2021, [[Hoopa]] was released on [[Route 7]], [[Route 12]], [[Route 22]] & [[Route 23]] with a [[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]] spawn rate. The event ended on September 13th 2021.

==Togeween's Return - Togetic (Halloween) Event==

On October 30th 2021, [[Togepi (Halloween)]] was released on [[Route 10]], [[Route 16]], [[Route 22]], [[Nightshade]] & [[Nightshade Crypt]] with a Rare spawn rate. For the duration of the event, Togepi (Halloween) could now evolve into [[Togetic (Halloween)]] when at level 3 [[happiness]]. The event ended on October 31st 2021.

==The Fire God - Arceus (Fire) Event==

On December 3rd 2021, [[Arceus (Fire)]] was released on [[Route 6]], [[Route 7]], [[Route 8]], [[Craggy Stairway]] & [[Scorched Sanctum]] with a [[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]] spawn rate. The event ended on December 6th 2021.

==Kanto Kristmas - Vaporeon, Jolteon & Flareon (Christmas) Event==

On December 18th 2021, [[Eevee (Christmas)]] was made available in the event center if you had collected enough Christmas Tokens by completing various tasks involving catching/evolving [[Eevee]], completing the [[Kanto]] [[sidequests]] and daily login rewards.

With the return of Eevee (Christmas), it could now evolve into three new evolutions during the event; [[Vaporeon (Christmas)]], [[Jolteon (Christmas)]] & [[Flareon (Christmas)]] using their respective elemental stones. The event ended on December 30th 2021.

==Meloetta's Last Serenade - Meloetta (Pirouette) Event==

The event ended on May 13th 2022.

==Trick-or-Chu - Pichu & Raichu (Halloween) Event==

The event ended on October 31st 2022.

==Jolly Johto - Espeon & Umbreon (Christmas) Event==

The event ended on December 30th 2022.

==The Darkest Day Pt. 1 - Zamazenta (Crowned) Event==

The event ended on March 3rd 2023.

==The Darkest Day Pt. 2 - Zacian (Crowned) Event==

The event ended on April 7th 2023.

==Into the Unown Pt. 2 - Marshadow Event==

The event ended on July 31st 2023.

==Genesect Genesis v3 - Genesect (Aqua) Event==

Genesect Genesis v3 was the third [[Genesect]] form special event to utilize [[PokéBay]] as the only means to obtain the event required [[Items|item]]; Douse Drive beginning on August 10, 2023 and ending on August 17, 2023. During this period players had to win randomly generated auctions containing Douse Drives which would vary between 1 and 3 in quantity. When won, the player could then use these items on their regular Genesect to alter their form to [[Genesect (Aqua)]].

==The Poison God - Arceus (Poison) Event==

This event ended on September 18th 2023.