Pokémon Trading (Gen 1–2)

Complete your Pokédex by trading Pokémon from Generations 1 and 2 online — no emulators required.

Web client: pokemon.gblink.io

Supported games#

What you can do#

• Trade Pokémon between players online
• Work toward version-exclusive Pokémon and trade evolutions
• Complete your Pokédex with help from the community

Requirements#

• Game Boy or Game Boy Color
• Compatible Pokémon cartridge
• GB-Link adapter with link cable
• Chrome or Firefox

How to play#

1. Insert your cartridge and power on the console.
2. Open pokemon.gblink.io and connect your adapter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the link trade screen in-game.

Tips#

• Both players need the same generation (or compatible transfer setup) for trades to work.
• Save your game before trading valuable Pokémon.