I will liste the packaging compatibility information for all the main series Pokémon games for GameBoy, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS. Please be note that I do not have any manuals for the GameBoy, GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance series Pokémon games and I do not have Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon yet. So I will update this from time to time while I can. Also, there are information differences between the edited version of this article parts and the actual versions of the packaging back parts like the Black version of Pokémon and stuff. Anyway, enjoy.
Pokémon Diamond Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 28, 2006
This is the Diamond version of Pokémon. The differences between the Diamond and Pearl versions include how often and which types of Pokémon appear.
This game can communicate with the Pearl version using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and émeraude versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS.
This game CANNOT be connected to Game Boy, N64, ou GameCube versions of Pokémon. It is also not compatible with any Pokémon Battle-e Cards. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Diamond Version package.)
Pokémon Pearl Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 28, 2006
This is the Pearl version of Pokémon. The differences between the Diamond and Pearl versions include how often and which types of Pokémon appear.
This game can communicate with the Diamond version using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and émeraude versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS.
This game CANNOT be connected to Game Boy, N64, ou GameCube versions of Pokémon. It is also not compatible with any Pokémon Battle-e Cards. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Pearl Version package.)
Pokémon Platinum Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 13, 2008
This is the Platinum version of Pokémon, an extension of the Diamond and Pearl versions that contains new story elements and expanded play features, including different types of Pokémon.
This game can communicate with the Diamond and Pearl versions and Pokémon Battle Revolution using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS ou Nintendo DS Lite.
Pokémon HeartGold Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 12, 2009
This is the HeartGold version of Pokémon, an enchanced version of Pokémon or for the Game Boy system with brand-new features and story elements. The differences between the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions include how often and which kinds of Pokémon appear. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game. This game can communicate with the SoulSilver, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions of Pokémon and Pokémon Battle Revolution using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications. This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of the Nintendo DS ou Nintendo DS Lite. The PokéWalker is compatible with the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon only.
Pokémon SoulSilver Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 12, 2009
This is the SoulSilver version of Pokémon, an enchanced version of Pokémon Silver for the Game Boy system with brand-new features and story elements. The differences between the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions include how often and which kinds of Pokémon appear. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game. This game can communicate with the HeartGold, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions of Pokémon and Pokémon Battle Revolution using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications. This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of the Nintendo DS ou Nintendo DS Lite. The PokéWalker is compatible with the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon only.
Pokémon Black Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 18, 2010
This is the Black version of Pokémon. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from the White version. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of the Black and White versions. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to this game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon White Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 18, 2010
This is the White version of Pokémon. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from the Black version. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of the Black and White versions. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to this game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon Black Version 2 (Nintendo DS) - released on June 23, 2012
This is Pokémon Black Version 2. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon White Version 2. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2 and the Black and White versions of Pokémon. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to your game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon White Version 2 (Nintendo DS) - released on June 23, 2012
This is Pokémon White Version 2. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Black Version 2. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2 and the Black and White versions of Pokémon. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to your game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon X (Nintendo 3DS) - released on October 12, 2013
This is Pokémon X. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Y. This game can communicate, battle, and trade with Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon X package.)
Pokémon Y (Nintendo 3DS) - released on October 12, 2013
This is Pokémon Y. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon X. This game can communicate, battle, and trade with Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Y package.)
Pokémon Omega Ruby (Nintendo 3DS) - released on November 21, 2014
This is Pokémon Omega Ruby. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This game can communicate with Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, and Pokémon Bank. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Omega Ruby package.)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (Nintendo 3DS) - released on November 21, 2014
This is Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Omega Ruby. This game can communicate with Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, and Pokémon Bank. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Alpha Sapphire package.)
Pokémon Diamond Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 28, 2006
This is the Diamond version of Pokémon. The differences between the Diamond and Pearl versions include how often and which types of Pokémon appear.
This game can communicate with the Pearl version using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and émeraude versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS.
This game CANNOT be connected to Game Boy, N64, ou GameCube versions of Pokémon. It is also not compatible with any Pokémon Battle-e Cards. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Diamond Version package.)
Pokémon Pearl Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 28, 2006
This is the Pearl version of Pokémon. The differences between the Diamond and Pearl versions include how often and which types of Pokémon appear.
This game can communicate with the Diamond version using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and émeraude versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS.
This game CANNOT be connected to Game Boy, N64, ou GameCube versions of Pokémon. It is also not compatible with any Pokémon Battle-e Cards. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Pearl Version package.)
Pokémon Platinum Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 13, 2008
This is the Platinum version of Pokémon, an extension of the Diamond and Pearl versions that contains new story elements and expanded play features, including different types of Pokémon.
This game can communicate with the Diamond and Pearl versions and Pokémon Battle Revolution using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS ou Nintendo DS Lite.
Pokémon HeartGold Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 12, 2009
This is the HeartGold version of Pokémon, an enchanced version of Pokémon or for the Game Boy system with brand-new features and story elements. The differences between the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions include how often and which kinds of Pokémon appear. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game. This game can communicate with the SoulSilver, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions of Pokémon and Pokémon Battle Revolution using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications. This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of the Nintendo DS ou Nintendo DS Lite. The PokéWalker is compatible with the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon only.
Pokémon SoulSilver Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 12, 2009
This is the SoulSilver version of Pokémon, an enchanced version of Pokémon Silver for the Game Boy system with brand-new features and story elements. The differences between the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions include how often and which kinds of Pokémon appear. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game. This game can communicate with the HeartGold, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions of Pokémon and Pokémon Battle Revolution using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications. This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of the Nintendo DS ou Nintendo DS Lite. The PokéWalker is compatible with the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon only.
Pokémon Black Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 18, 2010
This is the Black version of Pokémon. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from the White version. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of the Black and White versions. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to this game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon White Version (Nintendo DS) - released on September 18, 2010
This is the White version of Pokémon. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from the Black version. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of the Black and White versions. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to this game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon Black Version 2 (Nintendo DS) - released on June 23, 2012
This is Pokémon Black Version 2. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon White Version 2. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2 and the Black and White versions of Pokémon. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to your game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon White Version 2 (Nintendo DS) - released on June 23, 2012
This is Pokémon White Version 2. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Black Version 2. This game can communicate, battle, and trade only with the various language versions of Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2 and the Black and White versions of Pokémon. After completing the main story, toi can communicate with the Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions of Pokémon (English-language versions only) to transfer Pokémon to your game. Pokémon transferred in this way cannot be sent back. This game is not compatible with the PokéWalker accessory. Basic lire ability is needed to fully enjoy this game.
Pokémon X (Nintendo 3DS) - released on October 12, 2013
This is Pokémon X. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Y. This game can communicate, battle, and trade with Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon X package.)
Pokémon Y (Nintendo 3DS) - released on October 12, 2013
This is Pokémon Y. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon X. This game can communicate, battle, and trade with Pokémon X ou Pokémon Y. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Y package.)
Pokémon Omega Ruby (Nintendo 3DS) - released on November 21, 2014
This is Pokémon Omega Ruby. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This game can communicate with Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, and Pokémon Bank. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Omega Ruby package.)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (Nintendo 3DS) - released on November 21, 2014
This is Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Omega Ruby. This game can communicate with Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, and Pokémon Bank. This game cannot communicate with other Pokémon games ou peripherals. Basic lire ability is needed to play this game. (This was taken from the back of the Pokémon Alpha Sapphire package.)
