To fully understand the contents of this page, it is recommended to have basic knowledge of some standard Pokémon terms, such as IVs, OT and TID. If you are unfamiliar with acronyms like these, be sure to check out the section on our [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/pokemontrades/wiki/faq#wiki_definitions_and_lingo).

**What is a PID?**  PID in short stands for Pokemon Identification number, but is also referred to as the Personal ID number. This number is, under normal circumstances, randomly generated by the game and will decide several characteristics of a Pokémon, such as Gender, Nature and Ability. The PID is a value that is, unique, hidden and can only be discovered by inspecting the file of a Pokémon. More in depth information regarding the PID can be found [here]( http://www.smogon.com/ingame/rng/pid_iv_creation#what_is_a_pid).

**What is a Static PID (SPID)?**  When we are talking about 4th Generation Event Pokémon, you might have heard the term Static PID. This means the PID, which is normally randomly generated, is instead a set value that is selected from a limited pool of available options, causing a number of pokemon to have the same PID. Static PIDs only apply to 4th generation pokemon.

**What do Static PIDs mean for you?** If you own a Pokemon that has a Static PID, or are considering trading for one, there are several things you should take into account.

First of all, as mentioned before, the PID of a Pokémon is unique, meaning that it would normally allow a pokemon to be distinguishable. In case of a Static PID event for example, *if* two Pokémon have the same IVs, these Pokémon would be indistinguishable from each other, due to all the other qualities such as nature being similar as well, which is caused by having the same PID.

If both of these Pokémon would be on Pokecheck, they would show up as clones of each other, where Pokecheck mentions that the Pokémon appears one more time in the database. This is often referred to as “the Pokémon has one additional check”.
This causes it to be entirely possible for you to have a Pokémon you have never traded before and picked up yourself, that is not unique in a database.

**List of 4th Generation Static PID Event Pokémon** Below you can find a list of all 4th Generation Event Pokémon that have a Static PID. The Pokemon are organised on Language and Region, and are listed roughly chronological. The OT and ID are included to this list as well, making it very easy to quickly find out whether or not the Pokémon your are checking is on this list. Clicking the name of the event takes you  to a page with more detailed information on the particular event.

**English Events**

Event|Original Trainer (OT)|Trainer ID (TID)|
:---|:---|:---
[Ash's Pikachu (2011)](http://gyazo.com/1297ea8991192cff7ed606d104a50095)|Ash|01301|
[Winter Suicune (2011)](http://gyazo.com/cab3b5cb5a2377879f955308c45267aa)|WIN2011| 02211|
[Winter Entei (2011)](http://gyazo.com/cc5d51b4afd94915b488f4607a471827)|WIN2011|02141|
[Winter Raikou (2011)](http://gyazo.com/0775d072ee5d1a40bfa688489ec66be7)|WIN2011| 02071|
[Gamestop Suicune (2011)](http://gyazo.com/3a6804c01d56a7f956bf2880936da4d2)|GAMESTP| 01311|
[Gamestop Entei (2011)](http://gyazo.com/f3b968a290b4bf2b7991790068e30d5f)|GAMESTP | 01171|
[Gamestop Raikou (2011)](http://gyazo.com/2e6059e5b7bd0a541808a25bbadb662e)|GAMESTP | 01031|
[Oblivia's Heatran (2010)](http://gyazo.com/09e7a799c0fd2862e7e2d7a45a970899)|Oblivia|03060|
[Worlds Crobat (2010)](http://gyazo.com/2cc19656bbbf68f9a3010895b5d7fc73)|WORLD10|08150|
[VGC Shiny Eevee (2010)](http://gyazo.com/5ab6b357709cd177974e17bf214d59de)|VGC10|05080|
[Pikachu-Colored Pichu (2010)]( http://gyazo.com/8e4551993121561da8fb50b5995c82f4)| SPR2010|03050|
[Pikachu-Colored Pichu (2010)]( http://gyazo.com/3c97b4d938a8b36c9a2a01942963bad4)|GAMESTP|01300|
[Worlds Weavile (2009)](http://gyazo.com/e18d035e46463c69a8b9eb770928f66c)|WORLD09| 08159|
[VGC Shiny Milotic (UK) (2009)](http://gyazo.com/0fa21979d0584d327edf5bad2c1fad6f)|VGC09| 05099|
[VGC Shiny Milotic (US) (2009)](http://gyazo.com/b80c4819ff53751f266e616edc196428)|VGC09|05309|
[Nintendo Zone Pikachu (2008)](http://gyazo.com/cbcf008d3ffe3ed68003fdf77b950b71)|Nzone|10278|
[Kyle's Riolu (2008)](http://gyazo.com/24bad4d66ab3f69b5e0a450f2656819f)|Kyle|03208|
[Toys 'R' Us Dragonite(2008)](http://gyazo.com/fd6a72d9fce70520c902965626251edd)|TRU|11088|
[Worlds Lucario(2008)](http://gyazo.com/f124bf737c8e8302a988bbef927ee755)|WORLD08|08178|
[TCGWC Surfing Pikachu (2007)](http://gyazo.com/0ca6d27f16770cf4cbf315de73e02a9f)|TCGWC|08107|
[Pokétopia Magmortar (2007)](http://gyazo.com/0499bef3ea88e6379437c1a79d0752cb)|PKTOPIA|06257|
[Pokétopia Electivire (2007)](http://gyazo.com/59722d1b9312dcd1a6d3292979cce592)|PKTOPIA |06257|
[Pokétopia Surfing Pikachu (2007)](http://gyazo.com/f63b0e54e03f8c8d5a5b78ca59e95fa0)|PKTOPIA|06257|

**Japanese Events**

Event|Original Trainer (OT)|Trainer ID (TID)|
:---|:---|:---
[Birthday Chimchar (2010)](http://gyazo.com/48eab3845f3ab33929610a9b0562c232)|ナゴヤ|09120|
[7-Eleven Pikachu (2010)](http://gyazo.com/a3a03f7cc528c5019a96e6b48b3806b4)|セブン|08200|
[Summer Nintendo Zone Manaphy (2010)](http://gyazo.com/a80df9c7b668fcba1b06405a32fbd763)|NZ|08110|
[Birthday Charmander (2010)](http://gyazo.com/5615b699707c26e39b03b89de9e1a651)|トウキョー|07200|
[Satoshi's (Ash's) Pikachu (2010)](http://gyazo.com/5f142e118fb80015b42745132a4790e2)|サトシ|07150|
[Crown Suicune (2010)](http://gyazo.com/0f32947c42fe9c6edda359def1a34a09)|クラウン|06180|
[Crown Entei (2010)](http://gyazo.com/eb57c4f79ed7c0356cb0be8def0aa814)|クラウン|06180|
[Crown Raikou (2010)](http://gyazo.com/1ca3a5890a8b98db40248401d6a5c41d)|クラウン|06180|
[Goon's Scizor (2010)](http://gyazo.com/06c0c1818775dfc410ed47f86d3d8bac)|グーン|06180|
[Oblivia Heatran (2010)](http://gyazo.com/0c7f3c135073b8c293c7fc24f2a24f16)|オブリビア|03060|
[VGC Shiny Eevee (2010)](http://gyazo.com/6656d8ae7a0190726822953ea2c1a90d)|ＷＣＳ|01110|
[Birthday Pikachu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/c1c7cc59a9eaa3853c7397c77815ffe8)|ヨコハマ|12269|
[Ario Pikachu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/e6c323bb85316d2b0070b5b92e0b14c9)|アリオ|11219|
[Kyoto Pikachu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/cec35c555bf6f6aa3a3a100f1e6a8de3)|キョウト|10039|
[Birthday Chimchar (2009)](http://gyazo.com/44ac057772938de7fc9de67edd33338a)|ナゴヤ|09129|
[Birthday Charmander (2009)](http://gyazo.com/1252ca3dae7324e7858618bc6548bae4)|トウキョー|07209|
[Pikachu-Colored Pichu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/340066a7d1582c32f71830681d76231e)|しょこたん|06199|
[Osaka Meowth (2009)](http://gyazo.com/921950a5f8599b9a56f6bc4ab24d2fd2)|オーサカ|03209|
[Onemuri (Sleeping) Pikachu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/40ea583f8b91d966277c00f1c5ab75a8)|おねむり|02079|
[Birthday Pikachu (2008)](http://gyazo.com/67fe34c95bddd9d17a011b3e6d32491d)|ヨコハマ|12268|
[Eevee Collection PC Eevee (2008)](http://gyazo.com/b248bdcad17c5e6b37e7f0fb5f9b6918)|ブイコレ|12068|
[VGC Shiny Milotic (2008)](http://gyazo.com/4a64219d69bc9a2e5352ec740fe44a1a)|ＷＣＳ|10128|
[Yokohama Pikachu (2008)](http://gyazo.com/c3003428a0f466745b5650c9b72857ea)|ヨコハマ|10108|
[Birthday Charmander (2008)](http://gyazo.com/900ca09542b93994eddfddaa293897d4)|トウキョー|07208|
[McDonald's Pikachu (2008)](http://gyazo.com/4de825edc29de66717b15cab2cd4128d)|マック|05308|
[Kaito Riolu (2008)](http://gyazo.com/0f187ecb66f68ab13b2cb5b422154cf2)|カイト|03208|
[Strongest (Saikyou) Salamence (2008)](http://gyazo.com/7cf86da2ccbe8a82c47693fdb8814502)|さいきょう|02158|
[Strongest (Saikyou) Dragonite (2008)](http://gyazo.com/f9bb1201fbff2e56454c51d5aba14522)|さいきょう|01158|
[Strongest (Saikyou) Milotic (2007)](http://gyazo.com/f94e5aad2c13db59fc6651fe010bb0d9)|さいきょう|12157|
[Strongest (Saikyou) Magmortar (2007)](http://gyazo.com/5a1ee2ef24a6896e8a8937821d8da9b9)|さいきょう|12017|
[Strongest (Saikyou) Electivire (2007)](http://gyazo.com/7aee431d669beb72903a9d8877d8212e)|さいきょう|11157|
[Birthday Charmander (2007)](http://gyazo.com/59f1dbedf4e4b4109c4ce24ba9edf86e)|トウキョー|07207|
[Pal City Lucario (2007)](http://gyazo.com/a9943c0163f789361fa2af0ce0db9a9a)|PALCITY|07157|
[Pal City Manaphy (Fukuoka, Roppongi Hills)*(2007)](http://gyazo.com/3c291ed9301d7eb7621cc4d56a6f91f1)|パルシティ|07157|
[Golgo (Sunday) Octillery (2007)](http://gyazo.com/223b85f548a5eb3e184b4e0d1c395b5a)|ごるこ|10147|
[Yamamoto (Sunday) Whiscash (2007)](http://gyazo.com/42e517f80ea19324c239d81bb5601f64)|やまもと|03217|
[Shokotan (Sunday) Tropius (2007)](http://gyazo.com/8c63c6763132d0165a0d65641ec37293)|しょこたん|02027|
[Pokétopia Surfing Pikachu (2006)](http://gyazo.com/59f2b7838367e038daec40823c5a8d84)|ポケトピア|12146|
[PokéFesta Magmar (2006)](http://gyazo.com/16ebbce53268a0f630683f656b123ccb)|フェスタ|11256|
[PokéFesta Electabuzz (2006)](http://gyazo.com/a11c27e68d645b4325b58fc9f79e53a3)|フェスタ|11256|
[Concert Chatot (2006)](http://gyazo.com/b494a6f6bfcb8180e3c79d97956e3b49)|コンサート|10286|

**Korean Events**

Event|Original Trainer (OT)|Trainer ID (TID)|
:---|:---|:---
[Shinsegae (Pokemon Lover) Manaphy (2011)](http://gyazo.com/646343226d8a97d4a7ac114531c8d160)|포켓몬사랑|03121|
[Ash's Pikachu (2011)](http://gyazo.com/5d774efe584dbadf178250e5bb6913a2)|지우|02011|
[Goon's Scizor (2011)](http://gyazo.com/e35a2ecd13dabc6d5044dc319ad1c307)|달건|01071|
[Crown Suicune (2010)](http://gyazo.com/7b81709f0ff4d4bbcc182c24ffe3b417)|크라운시티|12160|
[Crown Entei (2010)](http://gyazo.com/8634df82886d62af96bb3ec1e16f7446)|크라운시티|12160|
[Crown Raikou (2010)](http://gyazo.com/5f9e08d417702794e26ec8e386485175)|크라운시티|12160|
[Shinsegae Entei (2010)](http://gyazo.com/b01ee434ed3d0167324b6f0435a3033a)|크라운시티|10300|
[Shinsegae Raikou (2010)](http://gyazo.com/3fca7bfc8e05c05d1cde9cc146cff1f8)|크라운시티|09180|
[Summer Festival Shiny Milotic (2010)](http://gyazo.com/43c44bc4d2c2ea758aca3d7d6e2fd991)|캐릭터페어|07210|
[Pikachu-Colored (Mikena) Pichu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/bef28b1e61062e588c0043ebcb25283c)|미케나|12179|
[Character Fair Pikachu (2009)](http://gyazo.com/7f69d2cc9ccb5617f9c85de72b147d6d)|캐릭터페어|07249|
[Shinsegae Munchlax (2009)](http://gyazo.com/c2ae31923fd68655285728408b4d1261)|신세계|07049|
[Shinsegae Feebas (2009)](http://gyazo.com/abf840f7686f3d0d8311e1fe37534ef8)|신세계|07049|
[Pikachu Café Tangrowth (2008)](http://gyazo.com/3c31c7ab2c0c1a4973e66f5bc99ee57a)|피카츄카페|10038|
[Pikachu Café Magmortar (2008)](http://gyazo.com/448dc701a57b8c502d2191991fd8bea0)|피카츄카페|06298|
[Pikachu Café Electivire (2008)](http://gyazo.com/4e042c9f980c717b2a3a1781b14abcf7)|피카츄카페|06298|

*The Pal City Manaphy was Distributed on a couple locations (click the event to see more), but only the one distributed from Fukuoka and Roppongi Hills has a Static PID.

**Other Languages and Regions** Please note that the list only includes English, Japanese and Korean events, due to other Regions and Languages not having any unique events not covered by this list. For example, a Spanish Winter 2011 suicune also has a Static PID, although this Static PID would be different from the English one. As a general rule: any foreign variations of Pokémon on this list also have a Static PID.

**Full Information Rule** As you know, bank Pokémon need to be listed with all their information, including the IV Spread. For a Pokémon with a Static PID, however, it is okay to leave out the IV Spread as you do not want this to fall in the wrong hands, we advice you to cover up this piece of information.

**Closing Words**  In general, be extra cautious when trading for Pokémon with a Static PID. It is always smart to ask how many checks the Pokémon had before Pokecheck went down,  and make sure the source is good, because it is impossible to tell if extra checks are clones or an effect of the Pokémon having a Static PID, as there is no difference.

**Sources**
-	[The Bulbapedia Event Databases]( http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pok%C3%A9mon_distributions_in_Generation_IV)
-	[The Project Pokemon Event Databases]( http://projectpokemon.org/events/en-IV.php)
-	[Smogon PID Informative Page](http://www.smogon.com/ingame/rng/pid_iv_creation#what_is_a_pid)