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How do you trade Pokemon between HeartGold and SoulSilver?

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How to Trade Pokemon between HeartGold and SoulSilver

To trade Pokémon between HeartGold and SoulSilver, players can access the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (although this service has been discontinued) or use local wireless connectivity to interact with other players of these games, as well as players of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. The process involves going to the Union Room in the Pokémon Center, approaching the trade partner’s player, and selecting “Trade” in the conversation window to bring up the trade menu and exchange Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Trading Information

  1. What games can HeartGold and SoulSilver trade with? HeartGold and SoulSilver can trade with Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or local wireless.
  2. Can you still trade online with SoulSilver? No, online trading is unavailable due to the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for DS and Wii games, limiting connectivity to local wireless only.
  3. Can you trade between HeartGold and Y? Yes, but indirectly; you can trade Pokémon from HeartGold to Black/White/Black 2/White 2 and then from those games to X and Y using Pokémon Bank.

Trading Mechanisms

  1. How do you trade between DS games? Approach your trade partner’s player in the Union Room and select “Trade” in the conversation window to access the trade menu.
  2. Is SoulSilver compatible with Pokebank? No, Pokémon Bank and Poke Transporter are not compatible with Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, SoulSilver, and HeartGold; Pokémon must first be transported to Pokémon Black or White.
  3. Can I trade Pokémon from FireRed to SoulSilver? Yes, through the Pal Park function in Fuchsia City, which becomes available after obtaining the National Pokédex.

Game-Specific Trading

  1. When can you first trade in HeartGold? Once you receive the first Pokédex, you can start trading at any Pokémon Center.
  2. How do you trade with yourself in Soul Silver? By using two DS games, you can put a Pokémon up for trade in one game and then trade it to the other game.
  3. When can you first trade in Soul Silver? After beating the first gym and obtaining the Pal Pad, although some trading features like Pal Park are available post-Elite Four.

Evolution and Trading

  1. How do you evolve Haunter into Gengar in HeartGold? Haunter evolves into Gengar when traded; you need to trade your Haunter to a friend and have them trade it back to you.
  2. Does Pokémon HeartGold have 2 regions? Yes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver take place in both the Johto and Kanto regions.

Platform and Compatibility

  1. Is HeartGold and SoulSilver on Switch? No, there are currently no plans to bring HeartGold and SoulSilver to the Nintendo Switch.
  2. What games can HeartGold trade with? HeartGold can trade with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and indirectly with Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, and Y through Pokémon Bank.
  3. How do I transfer Pokémon to HeartGold? You can migrate Pokémon from GBA games like Emerald to HeartGold using a DS or DSLite and the GBA slot, or from FireRed using Pal Park.

Pokémon Bank and Home

  1. Will Pokémon Bank be usable? Pokémon Bank is now usable at no cost due to the discontinuation of Nintendo eShop service for the Nintendo 3DS, allowing for the transfer of Pokémon between games, including to and from Pokémon HOME for further management and trading.

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