How can I get the light ball in heart gold without the event, or if not how can I get the event?

Question

How can I get the light ball without the event, or if not how can I get the event?

Comments

Next time, say the game the first time.

Answer 1

In HG/SS, Red's Pikachu is always holding one, so you can steal it with Thief.

Comments

That's a nice trick, but if you die against Red, do you keep the stolen item?

Answer 2

Here's Two ways

1.Reds Pikachu holds a Light ball so get a Pokemon to use Thief on it

2.Sometimes held by Wild pikachu wild ones can be found in Viridian Forest but it is quite rare for it to be holding one I say about 25% chance on it holding one