Pokémon migration follows a generational chain. You cannot skip generations—each transfer moves Pokémon one generation forward.
| Generation | Games | Transfer Method |
|---|---|---|
| Gen I (GB) | Red, Blue, Yellow | Game Boy Transfer Pak → Gen II (GBC) |
| Gen II (GBC) | Gold, Silver, Crystal | Game Boy Transfer Pak → Gen III (GBA) / Time Capsule |
| Gen III (GBA) | Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen | Pal Park (DS) → Gen IV |
| Gen IV (DS) | Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver | Poké Transfer (DS/3DS) → Gen V |
| Gen V (DS) | Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Poké Transporter + Pokémon Bank → Gen VI+ |
Plan your migration path step-by-step. Community guides (Project Pokémon, Reddit) detail exact procedures for each hop.