How to Transfer Pokémon from Generation 5 to Generation 6 Using Pokémon Bank
Learn the step-by-step process to transfer Pokémon from Generation 5 games to Generation 6 using Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter on Nintendo 3DS.
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To transfer Pokémon from Generation 5 to Generation 6, you’ll need two Nintendo systems and the Pokémon Bank app. First, use the Poké Transporter app (companion to Pokémon Bank) on your Nintendo 3DS to transfer Pokémon from Black, White, Black 2, or White 2 into the Pokémon Bank. Then, from the Pokémon Bank, you can move them into Generation 6 games (X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire). It’s a subscription service, so ensure your membership is active. This is a one-way transfer, so decide wisely which Pokémon to move.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I transfer Pokémon back from Generation 6 to Generation 5? No, transferring Pokémon from Generation 5 to Generation 6 is a one-way process and cannot be reversed.
- Do I need a subscription to use Pokémon Bank for transferring Pokémon? Yes, an active Pokémon Bank subscription is required to transfer and store Pokémon between generations.
- Which games support transferring Pokémon using Pokémon Bank? Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, White 2 (Gen 5) can transfer to Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire (Gen 6) using Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter.
- What devices are needed to transfer Generation 5 Pokémon to Generation 6? Two Nintendo 3DS systems and the Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter apps are required for the transfer.