Generation V connectivity and historical services
Use compatible local trades, Memory Link and transfers with the original DS games.
Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.
Local compatibility
Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 exchange compatible Generation V Pokémon through their local communication features. Trading needs compatible systems and cartridges. Evolution trade items must be held by the intended Pokémon at the time of exchange; an Everstone prevents the usual trade evolution.
Memory Link and one-way transfer
Memory Link connects the earlier Unova adventure to sequel scenes and related content. Poké Transfer brings compatible earlier-generation Pokémon into Generation V after its requirements are met and is one-way. Dream Radar is a separate 3DS application with its own transfer support and prerequisites.
Historical online instructions
Original Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and Pokémon Global Link / Dream World features have ended. Their past events and distributions remain useful provenance for an existing specimen, but a saved old walkthrough does not establish current download access. Built-in local play and built-in tournaments are separate from historical downloadable events.
Check your version, story progress and difficulty before using a location or battle record. These guides cover the original Nintendo DS sequels.