Learn how to connect My Pokemon Ranch to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, understand its features, and discover how to obtain special Pokemon through trades with Hayley.
Walkthrough
- 1Start My Pokemon Ranch: Complete the initial tutorial and select your Miis. Hayley will then place six Pokémon in the ranch, granting you access.
- 2Connect to DS: Access the menu by pressing A. Click the DS icon in the upper left corner to initiate the connection process.
- 3Prepare DS: Turn on your Nintendo DS with Pokémon Platinum (or Diamond/Pearl) and navigate to the start screen.
- 4Establish Connection: Select "Connect to Wii" on your DS. If the option doesn't appear, press B to return to the selection screen and try again.
- 5Connection Options: Once connected, you will have four options:
- Transfer: Move Pokémon from your game boxes to the ranch. The number you can transfer depends on your ranch's level.
- 6Withdraw: Return Pokémon from the ranch to your game boxes. You can only withdraw your own Pokémon or those traded from Hayley.
- 7Save: Save progress in both My Pokemon Ranch and your DS game.
- 8See ya!: End the connection.
Tips
- You do not need to be at a Pokémon Center to transfer Pokémon to My Pokemon Ranch, but only Pokémon in your PC boxes can be transferred, not those in your party.
- A Pokémon cannot be transferred if it knows a necessary HM and is the only Pokémon in your party or boxes that knows that HM.
Obtainable Pokémon:
Hayley offers trades for up to 22 additional Pokémon. There are two ways to initiate these trades:
- Request Trades: Hayley will provide requests requiring you to transfer specific Pokémon from your DS game to the ranch. Completing a request usually earns you another. Occasionally, Hayley will offer one of her Pokémon in exchange for one of yours.
- Special Trades: These are rare and become available after reaching a certain number of Pokémon in your ranch. Hayley will introduce a special Pokémon the following day, often with a unique request (e.g., trading a Leafeon for a Phione once you have 250 Pokémon in the ranch).
Hayley's Pokémon List:
| Name | Level | Gender | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | Lv 22 | Male | Shuca Berry |
| Vulpix | Lv 30 | Male | Fire Stone |
| Ponyta | Lv 16 | Male | Passho Berry |
| Lickitung | Lv 40 | Male | TM 44 |
| Tangela | Lv 1 | Female | Coba Berry |
| Eevee | Lv 30 | Male | Haban Berry |
| Aerodactyl | Lv 50 | Male | Kasib Berry |
| Yanma | Lv 45 | Male | Charti Berry |
| Miltank | Lv 48 | Female | MooMoo Milk |
| Shroomish | Lv 45 | Male | Keibia Berry |
| Wailmer | Lv 45 | Male | Tanga Berry |
| Wynaut | Lv 1 | Male | Colbur Berry |
| Staravia | Lv 23 | Male | Yache Berry |
| Combee | Lv 20 | Female | Occa Berry |
| Pachirisu | Lv 10 | Female | Chilan Berry |
| Shellos | Lv 25 | Male | Rindo Berry |
| Buneary | Lv 16 | Female | Chople Berry |
| Croagunk | Lv 31 | Male | Paypa Berry |
| Finneon | Lv 35 | Female | Wacan Berry |
| Snover | Lv 41 | Male | Babiri Berry |
Special Pokémon List:
| Name | Level | Moves | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phione | Lv 50 | -Grass Knot | Transfer 250 Pokémon from your game to the ranch. |
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