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The '''{{wp|infrared}}''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|赤外線通信|せきがいせんつうしん}}''' ''infrared communication'') feature in Pokémon allows communication with between games and certain accessories, first used in Generation II.
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[[File:Infrared.png|thumb|250px|Infrared interaction between a Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS and a Game Boy Color]]
The '''infrared''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|赤外線通信|せきがいせんつうしん}}''' ''infrared communication'') feature allows communication between the [[Pokémon games]] and certain accessories. It was first used in the [[Generation I]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]] game {{g|Trading Card Game}}.


==Generation II==
==Core series games==
In [[Generation II]], the infrared port at the top of the [[Game Boy Color]] allows players to obtain [[Mystery Gift]]s via [[Pokémon Pikachu 2]] or other [[Game Boy Color]]s.
===Generation II===
In [[Generation II]], the infrared port at the top of the [[Game Boy Color]] allows players to obtain [[Mystery Gift]]s via [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]] or other Game Boy Colors.


The [[Pokémon mini]] also has an infrared port. It uses this to have multi-player games of up to 10 players (number of players varies per game). The games which utilize this feature are [[Pokémon Party mini]], [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], [[Pokémon Tetris]], [[Pokémon Race mini]], and [[Pichu Bros. mini]].
===Generation IV===
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, an infrared sensor on the game card is used to communicate with the [[Pokéwalker]].


==Generation IV==
===Generation V===
In [[Generation IV]], the infrared detection was used to link the [[Nintendo DS]] and the [[Pokéwalker]].
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, the [[C-Gear#Infrared|C-Gear has an infrared communication feature]] and the [[Multi Battle]] Lines in the [[Battle Subway]] can use infrared for communication; this is used to quickly identify which player will be communicated with, after which DS Wireless Communications are used.


==Generation V==
Official tournaments sometimes use infrared for the duration of the battle. [[Event Pokémon]] that are distributed using infrared can be obtained multiple times.
In [[Generation V]], the infrared feature is accessed via the [[C-Gear#Infrared|C-Gear]]. It is also used in the [[Battle Subway]].
 
===Generation VI===
In {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the infrared port on the top of the Nintendo 3DS is used to quickly identify which player will be communicated with, after which 3DS Wireless Communications are used.
 
Official tournaments sometimes use infrared for the duration of the battle. [[Event Pokémon]] that are distributed using infrared can be obtained multiple times.
 
==Spin-off games==
===Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!===
In {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], players can send and receive cards and deck configurations or perform a [[Card Pop!]] between two copies of the same game via infrared, using the Infra-Red Communications Port of two [[Game Boy Color]] systems.
 
Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR! cannot communicate with each other. Attempting to perform a Card Pop! between the two can result in [[glitch]]es such as a [[game freeze]] or a loss of save data in Pokémon Trading Card Game.<!--even the Japanese version-->
 
All multiplayer features are disabled in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release of Pokémon Trading Card Game.
 
===Pokémon mini===
The video game handheld [[Pokémon mini]] has an infrared port that allows some games to participate in multiplayer games with up to 10 players (number of players varies per game).
 
[[Pokémon Party mini]], [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], [[Pokémon Tetris]], [[Pokémon Race mini]], and [[Pichu Bros. mini]] all utilize this feature.
 
==External links==
* {{wp|Consumer IR|Wikipedia article}}


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Revision as of 19:23, 28 October 2016

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Infrared interaction between a Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS and a Game Boy Color

The infrared (Japanese: 赤外線通信 infrared communication) feature allows communication between the Pokémon games and certain accessories. It was first used in the Generation I spin-off game Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Core series games

Generation II

In Generation II, the infrared port at the top of the Game Boy Color allows players to obtain Mystery Gifts via Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS or other Game Boy Colors.

Generation IV

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, an infrared sensor on the game card is used to communicate with the Pokéwalker.

Generation V

In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, the C-Gear has an infrared communication feature and the Multi Battle Lines in the Battle Subway can use infrared for communication; this is used to quickly identify which player will be communicated with, after which DS Wireless Communications are used.

Official tournaments sometimes use infrared for the duration of the battle. Event Pokémon that are distributed using infrared can be obtained multiple times.

Generation VI

In Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the infrared port on the top of the Nintendo 3DS is used to quickly identify which player will be communicated with, after which 3DS Wireless Communications are used.

Official tournaments sometimes use infrared for the duration of the battle. Event Pokémon that are distributed using infrared can be obtained multiple times.

Spin-off games

Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!

In Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, players can send and receive cards and deck configurations or perform a Card Pop! between two copies of the same game via infrared, using the Infra-Red Communications Port of two Game Boy Color systems.

Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR! cannot communicate with each other. Attempting to perform a Card Pop! between the two can result in glitches such as a game freeze or a loss of save data in Pokémon Trading Card Game.

All multiplayer features are disabled in the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console release of Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Pokémon mini

The video game handheld Pokémon mini has an infrared port that allows some games to participate in multiplayer games with up to 10 players (number of players varies per game).

Pokémon Party mini, Pokémon Zany Cards, Pokémon Tetris, Pokémon Race mini, and Pichu Bros. mini all utilize this feature.

External links


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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