How to transfer from Gen 4 to Gen 5?

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How to Transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 5

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To transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 5, you need to be in the post-game of Black or White (or Black 2 and White 2) and head to Route 15 to enter the Pokémon Transfer Lab, where you can use the Poké Transfer feature to transfer Pokémon from any Generation IV game to any Generation V game. This process requires two DS or 3DS consoles and allows you to transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 games such as Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver to Gen 5 games like Black, White, Black 2, and White 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer Process and Compatibility

  1. Can you transfer Pokémon to Gen 5?: Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 5 using the Poké Transfer feature in the Pokémon Transfer Lab on Route 15.
  2. How do I transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 6?: To transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 6, you need to use the Poké Transporter app to transfer them to Pokémon Bank first, and then transfer them from Pokémon Bank to your Gen 6 game.
  3. Does Poke Transfer work with Gen 4?: Yes, Poké Transfer works with Gen 4 games, allowing you to transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 5.
  4. Can Gen 5 trade with Gen 4?: Yes, Gen 5 games can trade with Gen 4 games, but there are some restrictions, such as not being able to trade Pokémon with unique Gen 5 moves or held items.

Pokémon Bank and Transporter

  1. Does Pokémon Transporter still work?: Although Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are no longer available for download, and paid passes are no longer offered for purchase, the Pokémon Bank service will continue to be available at no cost to players.
  2. Can you transfer Pokémon between generations?: Yes, transfer from multiple generations is possible, allowing you to send Pokémon from Gen 1 and Gen 2 to Pokémon Bank through Poké Transporter, and then withdraw them in Gen 7 games.
  3. How do I transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Pokémon Home?: You can transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Pokémon Home by using Pokémon Bank and the Move Pokémon to Pokémon Home feature.

Trading and Compatibility

  1. Can you trade Pokémon from old games?: You can only transfer Pokémon between Pokémon HOME and certain games, including Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!.
  2. Can you trade Pokémon from Gen 5 to BDSP?: Some Pokémon from Gen 5 can be traded to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but there are restrictions, such as not being able to trade Pokémon with Hisuian Forms or evolutions that apply to Gen 1-Gen 4.
  3. Can you transfer Gen 6 Pokémon to Gen 5?: Unfortunately, there is no way to directly trade Pokémon between Gen 5 and Gen 6 games, but you can use Poké Transporter to send Pokémon from Gen 5 to Pokémon Bank, and then transfer them to other games.

Pokémon Evolution and Transfer

  1. What Gen 4 Pokémon evolve through trade?: Some Gen 4 Pokémon, such as Porygon2 and Electabuzz, evolve through trade, requiring specific items to be held during the trade.
  2. Is Gen 5 better than Gen 4 Pokémon?: This is subjective, but Gen 5 has a more diverse range of Pokémon, while Gen 4 has more popular starter Pokémon.
  3. Is Gen 5 compatible with Pokémon Bank?: Yes, Gen 5 games are compatible with Pokémon Bank, allowing you to transfer Pokémon to and from Pokémon Bank using Poké Transporter.

Additional Information

  1. What is a Poke Shifter?: Poke Shifter is the Japanese name for Poké Transfer, the app used to transfer Pokémon from Gen 4 to Gen 5.
  2. Why can some Pokémon not be transferred?: Some Pokémon, such as Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon, cannot be transferred due to their unique status or properties, and certain Legendary or Mythical Pokémon are also not transferable.

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