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'''Dual-slot mode''' (Japanese: '''ダブルスロット''' ''double-slot''), often called the '''Dongle method''', is one of the many ways that players of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} can obtain Pokémon that are outside of the [[Sinnoh Dex]], especially Pokémon that are exclusive to other regions, by using the GBA games of the series as {{wp|dongle}}s for the DS games.
'''Dual-slot mode''' (Japanese: '''ダブルスロット''' ''Double-Slot'') is a method of communication between a [[Nintendo DS]] game card and a [[Game Boy Advance]] game cartridge by inserting both into the same Nintendo DS system. However, due to the removal of the GBA slot, dual-slot mode is not available if the player is using a system from the [[Nintendo DSi]] family or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family.


The majority of Pokémon that can be obtained in this way are in some way [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] to one of the [[Generation III]] games. With one of the five [[Game Boy Advance]] games inserted into the GBA slot of a [[Nintendo DS]] while playing either Diamond or Pearl, players will be able to find Pokémon not otherwise available in [[Generation IV]] in certain areas of [[Sinnoh]], but only after they have unlocked the ability to use [[Pal Park]] as well. One does not need to have the game in their GBA slot the whole time; one just needs to have it in at the main screen, at which time one can simply take the cartridge out and if the cartridge is borrowed, can give it to the owner, as long as one doesn't turn the power off before catching the Pokémon.
==In the core series games==
===Pal Park===
{{main|Pal Park}}
In {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Pal Park allows the player to transfer Pokémon from {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, using dual-slot mode for communication.


Using the dual-slot mode with all five GBA games and trading version-exclusive Pokémon between Diamond and Pearl, players can get all Pokémon excluding {{p|Tangela}}, {{p|Tropius}}, the {{pkmn2|starter}}s, and [[legendary Pokémon|legendaries]] of previous generations. Platinum removes the need to send Tangela, Tropius, and the [[legendary birds]] through Pal Park, and with an event {{p|Regigigas}}, the need to send the [[legendary golems]] as well. Likewise, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} eliminate the need for GBA games for obtaining starters and legendary Pokémon originally found in [[Generation II]]. In addition, the [[version mascot]]s of Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald can be obtained in HeartGold and SoulSilver, with {{p|Kyogre}} being found in the former, {{p|Groudon}} in the latter, and {{p|Rayquaza}} in either after obtaining both Kyogre and Groudon.
The Pokémon are sent from the [[Generation III]] game to the [[Generation IV]] game, and cannot be sent back.


Unlike [[Pal Park]], dual-slot mode is not language locked; any language Generation III game can be in the bottom slot for any language Generation IV game, meaning that a Japanese FireRed can activate wild Elekid in the [[Valley Windworks]] in an English Diamond, while an English Emerald can activate wild Teddiursa on {{rt|211}} in a Japanese Platinum. Dual-slot mode on the [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]] is completely impossible, due to the removal of the GBA slot.
===Dongle method===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the dongle method changes the [[wild Pokémon]] that appear based on the game in the Game Boy Advance slot, via dual-slot mode. This method is compatible with any of the [[Generation III]] [[core series]] games: {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.


All of these Pokémon have an 8% chance of appearing in the listed area when the correct GBA game is inserted, except in areas where two appear at once for the same game (the rate is then 4% for each).
The name "dongle method" is an unofficial name that comes from the fact that this method uses the Game Boy Advance game as a {{wp|dongle}} for the Nintendo DS game.


==List of Pokémon available using dual-slot mode==
The wild Pokémon that can appear this way are mostly not in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. They are usually [[game-exclusive Pokémon]] to one of the [[Generation III]] games.
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If the player has the ability to use [[Pal Park]], the dongle method allows specific wild Pokémon to appear depending on the GBA game with an 8% chance (4% each if there are two different Pokémon that can appear this way due to the same game). If the player cannot use Pal Park, the dongle method has no effect.
 
In order for these changes to wild encounters to take effect, the GBA game must already be in the GBA slot when the player opens the title screen. Wild encounters will not change if a GBA game is inserted or removed from the Nintendo DS system after this time.
 
Unlike [[Pal Park]], the language of the GBA game will not prevent it from affecting wild encounters. For example, a Japanese Pokémon FireRed can allow wild Elekid to appear in the [[Valley Windworks]] in an English Pokémon Diamond, while an English Pokémon Emerald can allow wild Teddiursa to appear on {{rt|211|Sinnoh}} in a Japanese Pokémon Platinum.
 
[[Pokémon Dream Radar]] has a similar feature that allows players to catch a Generation IV [[game mascot]] with its [[Hidden Ability]] in extensions unlocked by putting the Game Card of the corresponding game into the game card slot of the Nintendo 3DS system.
 
====List of Pokémon available using the dongle method====
{| style="margin:auto; background: #ccf; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ddf"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{ruby color}};" colspan="6" | [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|{{color|000000|Ruby}}]] in the GBA slot
! colspan="6" style="background:#bbbbe8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Game in the GBA Slot
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Location
! colspan="3" | Game
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|273|Seedot}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#bbbbe8; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Pokémon
| align="center" | {{p|Seedot}}
! style="background:#bbbbe8" | Location
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203}}, {{rtn|204}} and {{rtn|210}}, [[Eterna Forest]]
! colspan="3" style="background:#bbbbe8; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" width=20 | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
|-
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" width=20 | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{ruby color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|273|Seedot}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Seedot}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}} (South), [[Eterna Forest]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" width=20 | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" width=20 | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" width=20 | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" width=20 | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|274|Nuzleaf}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}
| align="center" | {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|210}} and {{rtn|229}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}} (South) and {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|303|Mawile}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|303|Mawile}}
| align="center" | {{p|Mawile}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Mawile}}
| [[Iron Island]]
| [[Iron Island]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|335|Zangoose}}
| align="center" | {{p|Zangoose}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|208}} and {{rtn|210}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|338|Solrock}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|335|Zangoose}}
| align="center" | {{p|Solrock}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Zangoose}}
| [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Sendoff Spring]], [[Turnback Cave]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}} (North)
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP|338|Solrock}}
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff" | {{p|Solrock}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Sendoff Spring]], [[Turnback Cave]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" colspan="6" | [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|{{color|000000|Sapphire}}]] in the GBA slot
|
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Location
! colspan="3" | Game
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|270|Lotad}}
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
| align="center" | {{p|Lotad}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203}}, {{rtn|204}}, {{rtn|205}}, and {{rtn|212}} (south)
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|270|Lotad}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Lotad}}
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}} (North), and {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}} (South)
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|271|Lombre}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|271|Lombre}}
| align="center" | {{p|Lombre}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Lombre}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|212}} (south) and {{rtn|229}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}} (South) and {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|302|Sableye}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|302|Sableye}}
| align="center" | {{p|Sableye}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Sableye}}
| [[Iron Island]]
| [[Iron Island]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|336|Seviper}}
| align="center" | {{p|Seviper}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|208}} and {{rtn|210}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|337|Lunatone}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|336|Seviper}}
| align="center" | {{p|Lunatone}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Seviper}}
| [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Sendoff Spring]], [[Turnback Cave]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}} (North)
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP|337|Lunatone}}
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff" | {{p|Lunatone}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Sendoff Spring]], [[Turnback Cave]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{emerald color}};" colspan="6" | [[Pokémon Emerald Version|{{color|000000|Emerald}}]] in the GBA slot
|
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Location
! colspan="3" | Game
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|216|Teddiursa}}
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{firered color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}
| align="center" | {{p|Teddiursa}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|211}} and {{rtn|217}}, [[Lake Acuity]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|010|Caterpie}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Caterpie}}
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
| {{rt|204|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}} (South){{sup/4|DP}}, [[Eterna Forest]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|217|Ursaring}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|011|Metapod}}
| align="center" | {{p|Ursaring}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Metapod}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|216}} and {{rtn|217}}, [[Lake Acuity]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|204|Pineco}}
| align="center" | {{p|Pineco}}
| [[Eterna Forest]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|203}}, {{rtn|204}}, {{rtn|210}} and {{rtn|229}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|207|Gligar}}
| align="center" | {{p|Gligar}}
| [[Stark Mountain]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|206}}, {{rtn|207}}, {{rtn|214}}, {{rtn|215}}, and {{rtn|227}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|213|Shuckle}}
| align="center" | {{p|Shuckle}}
| {{rt|224}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|397|Staravia}}
| align="center" | {{p|Staravia}}
| [[Lake Verity]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|400|Bibarel}}
| align="center" | {{p|Bibarel}}
| [[Lake Verity]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
! style="background: #{{firered color}};" colspan="6" | [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|{{color|000000|FireRed}}]] in the GBA slot
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Location
! colspan="3" | Game
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|010|Caterpie}}
| align="center" | {{p|Caterpie}}
| {{rt|204}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|011|Metapod}}
| align="center" | {{p|Metapod}}
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| [[Eterna Forest]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|023|Ekans}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|023|Ekans}}
| align="center" | {{p|Ekans}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Ekans}}
| {{rt|212}} (south)
| {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} (South)
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|024|Arbok}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|024|Arbok}}
| align="center" | {{p|Arbok}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Arbok}}
| [[Great Marsh]]
| [[Great Marsh]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|058|Growlithe}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|058|Growlithe}}
| align="center" | {{p|Growlithe}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Growlithe}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|201}} and {{rtn|202}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|202|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|239|Elekid}}
| align="center" | {{p|Elekid}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|204}} and {{rtn|205}}, [[Valley Windworks]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|397|Staravia}}
| align="center" | {{p|Staravia}}
| [[Lake Verity]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP|239|Elekid}}
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff;" | {{p|Elekid}}
| style="background:#fff;" | {{rt|205|Sinnoh}}, [[Valley Windworks]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#FFFFFF; background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|400|Bibarel}}
|
| align="center" | {{p|Bibarel}}
| [[Lake Verity]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{leafgreen color}};" colspan="6" | [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|{{color|000000|LeafGreen}}]] in the GBA slot
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|013|Weedle}}
! Location
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Weedle}}
! colspan="3" | Game
| | {{rt|204|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}} (South){{sup/4|DP}}, [[Eterna Forest]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|-
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
| align="center" | {{MS|013|Weedle}}
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
| align="center" | {{p|Weedle}}
| {{rt|204}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|014|Kakuna}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|014|Kakuna}}
| align="center" | {{p|Kakuna}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Kakuna}}
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| [[Eterna Forest]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|027|Sandshrew}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}
| align="center" | {{p|Sandshrew}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Sandshrew}}
| [[Wayward Cave]]
| [[Wayward Cave]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|028|Sandslash}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|028|Sandslash}}
| align="center" | {{p|Sandslash}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Sandslash}}
| {{rt|228}}
| {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|037|Vulpix}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|037|Vulpix}}
| align="center" | {{p|Vulpix}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Vulpix}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|209}} and {{rtn|214}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{MSP|240|Magby}}
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff;" | {{p|Magby}}
| style="background:#fff;" | {{rt|227|Sinnoh}}, [[Stark Mountain]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|240|Magby}}
|
| align="center" | {{p|Magby}}
| {{rt|227}}, [[Stark Mountain]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|397|Staravia}}
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{emerald color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| align="center" | {{p|Staravia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Verity]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Teddiursa}}
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
| {{rt|211|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|DP}} (West){{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Acuity Lakefront]]{{sup/4|DP}}, [[Lake Acuity]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| align="center" | {{MS|400|Bibarel}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|217|Ursaring}}
| align="center" | {{p|Bibarel}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Ursaring}}
| [[Lake Verity]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|216|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|217|Sinnoh}}, [[Acuity Lakefront]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Lake Acuity]]{{sup/4|DP}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|204|Pineco}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Pineco}}
| [[Eterna Forest]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}} (South) and {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|207|Gligar}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Gligar}}
| [[Stark Mountain]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|206|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|207|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{MSP|213|Shuckle}}
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff;" | {{p|Shuckle}}
| style="background:#fff;" | {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{XD color}};" colspan="6" | Any [[Generation III|{{color|000000|Generation III}}]] game in the GBA slot
|
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="2" | Pokémon
! Location
! colspan="3" | Game
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|093|Haunter}}
| align="center" | {{p|Haunter}}
| [[Old Chateau]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|-
|-
| align="center" | {{MS|094|Gengar}}
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation III|Multiple Generation III games}}
| align="center" | {{p|Gengar}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Old Chateau]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|093|Haunter}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond Version|{{color|000|D}}]]
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Haunter}}
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Pearl Version|{{color|000|P}}]]
| [[Old Chateau]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/3|RSE}}
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#fff" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{p|Gengar}}
| [[Old Chateau]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/3|RSE}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#{{platinum color}};" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Pt}}]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | {{MSP|397|Staravia}}
| style="text-align:center" | {{p|Staravia}}
| [[Lake Verity]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/3|E}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP|400|Bibarel}}
| style="text-align:center; background:#fff;" | {{p|Bibarel}}
| style="background:#fff;" | [[Lake Verity]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/3|E}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|D}}]]
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|P}}]]
! style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|{{platinum color}}|Pt}}]]
|}
|}
===Event distributions===
[[File:Distribution cartridge Slot 2.jpg|thumb|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|10th Movie Deoxys}} distribution Slot 2 cartridge]]
In the Generation IV core series games, some event distributions were done using a Slot 2 cartridge, which was inserted into the GBA slot to send data to the DS game card.
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==In Pokémon Dash==
{{incomplete|section|needs=When the inserted game is checked, whether the language of the inserted game matters, whether it reflects the Pokémon's form (including Spinda), image}}
In [[Pokémon Dash]], players can make custom cups based on the inserted GBA game's Pokémon team, using Pokémon Emerald sprites. Shininess will not carry over in these courses.
==In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team==
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In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]], dual-slot mode allows the game to communicate with [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]].


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Swarms]]
* [[Pokémon outbreak]]
* [[Time Capsule]]
 
* [[Pal Park]]
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{{Communication}}<br>
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Dual-slot mode (Japanese: ダブルスロット Double-Slot) is a method of communication between a Nintendo DS game card and a Game Boy Advance game cartridge by inserting both into the same Nintendo DS system. However, due to the removal of the GBA slot, dual-slot mode is not available if the player is using a system from the Nintendo DSi family or Nintendo 3DS family.

In the core series games

Pal Park

Main article: Pal Park

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, Pal Park allows the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen, using dual-slot mode for communication.

The Pokémon are sent from the Generation III game to the Generation IV game, and cannot be sent back.

Dongle method

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the dongle method changes the wild Pokémon that appear based on the game in the Game Boy Advance slot, via dual-slot mode. This method is compatible with any of the Generation III core series games: Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen.

The name "dongle method" is an unofficial name that comes from the fact that this method uses the Game Boy Advance game as a dongle for the Nintendo DS game.

The wild Pokémon that can appear this way are mostly not in the Sinnoh Pokédex in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. They are usually game-exclusive Pokémon to one of the Generation III games.

If the player has the ability to use Pal Park, the dongle method allows specific wild Pokémon to appear depending on the GBA game with an 8% chance (4% each if there are two different Pokémon that can appear this way due to the same game). If the player cannot use Pal Park, the dongle method has no effect.

In order for these changes to wild encounters to take effect, the GBA game must already be in the GBA slot when the player opens the title screen. Wild encounters will not change if a GBA game is inserted or removed from the Nintendo DS system after this time.

Unlike Pal Park, the language of the GBA game will not prevent it from affecting wild encounters. For example, a Japanese Pokémon FireRed can allow wild Elekid to appear in the Valley Windworks in an English Pokémon Diamond, while an English Pokémon Emerald can allow wild Teddiursa to appear on Route 211 in a Japanese Pokémon Platinum.

Pokémon Dream Radar has a similar feature that allows players to catch a Generation IV game mascot with its Hidden Ability in extensions unlocked by putting the Game Card of the corresponding game into the game card slot of the Nintendo 3DS system.

List of Pokémon available using the dongle method

Game in the GBA Slot
Pokémon Location Game
Ruby
Seedot Seedot Routes 203, 204 and 210 (South), Eterna Forest D P Pt
Nuzleaf Nuzleaf Routes 210 (South) and 229 D P Pt
Mawile Mawile Iron Island D P Pt
Zangoose Zangoose Routes 208 and 210 (North) D P Pt
Solrock Solrock Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave D P Pt
Sapphire
Lotad Lotad Routes 203, 204, 205 (North), and 212 (South) D P Pt
Lombre Lombre Routes 212 (South) and 229 D P Pt
Sableye Sableye Iron Island D P Pt
Seviper Seviper Routes 208 and 210 (North) D P Pt
Lunatone Lunatone Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave D P Pt
FireRed
Caterpie Caterpie Route 204Pt (South)DP, Eterna ForestPt D P Pt
Metapod Metapod Eterna Forest D P Pt
Ekans Ekans Route 212 (South) D P Pt
Arbok Arbok Great Marsh D P Pt
Growlithe Growlithe Routes 201 and 202 D P Pt
Elekid Elekid Route 205, Valley Windworks D P Pt
LeafGreen
Weedle Weedle Route 204Pt (South)DP, Eterna ForestPt D P Pt
Kakuna Kakuna Eterna Forest D P Pt
Sandshrew Sandshrew Wayward Cave D P Pt
Sandslash Sandslash Route 228 D P Pt
Vulpix Vulpix Routes 209 and 214 D P Pt
Magby Magby Route 227, Stark Mountain D P Pt
Emerald
Teddiursa Teddiursa Route 211DP (West)Pt, Acuity LakefrontDP, Lake AcuityPt D P Pt
Ursaring Ursaring Routes 216 and 217, Acuity LakefrontPt, Lake AcuityDP D P Pt
Pineco Pineco Eterna Forest, Routes 203, 204, 210 (South) and 229 D P Pt
Gligar Gligar Stark Mountain, Routes 206, 207, 214, 215, and 227 D P Pt
Shuckle Shuckle Route 224 D P Pt
Multiple Generation III games
Haunter Haunter Old ChateauFRLGRSE D P Pt
Gengar Gengar Old ChateauFRLGRSE D P Pt
Staravia Staravia Lake VerityFRLGE D P Pt
Bibarel Bibarel Lake VerityFRLGE D P Pt

Event distributions

10th Movie Deoxys distribution Slot 2 cartridge

In the Generation IV core series games, some event distributions were done using a Slot 2 cartridge, which was inserted into the GBA slot to send data to the DS game card.

In Pokémon Dash

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: When the inserted game is checked, whether the language of the inserted game matters, whether it reflects the Pokémon's form (including Spinda), image

In Pokémon Dash, players can make custom cups based on the inserted GBA game's Pokémon team, using Pokémon Emerald sprites. Shininess will not carry over in these courses.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team, dual-slot mode allows the game to communicate with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team.

See also


Inter-generational transfer
Gen I Time Capsule • Poké Transporter → Bank
Gen II
Gen III Dual-slot mode → Pal Park
Gen IV Dual-slot mode → Pal Park • Poké Transfer • Relocator
Gen V Poké Transfer • Relocator • Poké Transporter → Bank
Gen VI Poké Transporter → Bank
Gen VII Poké Transporter → Bank • GO Park • HOME
Gen VIII Bank → HOME • GO Transporter
Gen IX


Communications media
Gen I Game Link Cable • Transfer Pak • 3DS Wireless (VC)
Gen II  Game Link Cable • Infrared • Transfer Pak
Mobile Game Boy Adapter • 3DS Wireless (VC)
Gen III Game Link Cable • Wireless Adapter • Dual-slot mode
Gen IV DS Wireless • Wi-Fi • Dual-slot mode • Infrared
Gen V DS Wireless • Wi-Fi • Infrared
Gen VI 3DS Wireless • Nintendo Network • Infrared • StreetPass • SpotPass
Gen VII 3DS Wireless/Switch Wireless • Nintendo Network
Infrared • Nintendo Switch Online • Bluetooth
Gen VIII Switch Wireless • Nintendo Switch Online
Gen IX Switch Wireless • Nintendo Switch Online


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