How to Get a Latios or Latias in Pokemon Pearl

Latios and Latias, the eon Pokémon, do not appear naturally in "Pokémon Pearl," but you can migrate them from your Game Boy Advance (GBA) "Pokémon Ruby," "Sapphire" or "Emerald" game to "Pokemon Pearl" using the dual slot on your Nintendo DS that accepts GBA cartridges. Once migrated into the "Pearl" game, you will find Latios and Latias in the Pal Park on Route 221 where you have the opportunity to catch them with a Park Ball. The Pal Park is accessible after you receive the National Pokedex from Professor Oak.

Things You'll Need

• "Pokémon Emerald," "Ruby" or "Sapphire" saved game cartridge with Latios or Latias captured
• Nintendo DS
• "Pokémon Pearl" game cartridge
• National Pokedex from Professor Oak

Instructions

1. Turn off the power on your Nintendo DS system. Insert the GBA "Pokemon Ruby," "Sapphire" or "Emerald" cartridge that has Latios or Latias saved to it. Put it into the dual slot on the front of the DS.

2. Turn on the power to the DS. Touch the "Pokémon Pearl" game title to start it.

3. Use the D-pad arrow keys to tab down to "Migrate from [GBA game name]" on the main menu of "Pokémon Pearl."

4. Touch "Yes" when asked if you wish to migrate Pokémon. Touch "Yes" again to confirm you understand they will permanently leave your GBA game.

5. Choose Latios or Latias or both when the game displays the images of Pokémon eligible to migrate. You can choose up to six to migrate per day.

6. Touch "Yes" to confirm you want these Pokémon to migrate.

7. Touch your saved "Pokémon Pearl" game to resume the game and travel to the Pal Park on Route 221.

8. Enter the park and walk around until you find Latios or Latias. Throw a Park Ball to try to catch them. You may need to try several times until you are successful.

Tips & Warnings

• You can migrate up to six Pokémon from each GBA cartridge per day.

• Playing "Pokémon Pearl" with a GBA game in the dual slot also releases several other Pokémon into the Pal Park that cannot be found in the game any other way such as Nuzleaf, Teddiursa, Seedot, Lunatone and Lotad. You do not need to go through a migration process for these Pokémon to appear, just have the GBA game in the dual slot.

• Latios is available in GBA "Pokémon Ruby." You can find Latias in GBA "Pokémon Sapphire." You can catch either Latios or Latias in GBA "Pokémon Emerald," but you must choose one or the other.

• Migrating a Pokémon from your GBA game to "Pokémon Pearl" removes that Pokémon permanently from your GBA game.

• Pokémon cannot migrate if they have learned an HM move. Make sure Latios and Latias forget any HM moves before you try to migrate them.

References

• "Pokemon Pearl Instruction Booklet"; Nintendo Creatures, Inc./Game Freak, Inc.; 2007
• "The Official Pokémon Guide: Pokémon Platinum Version"; Shusuke Motomiya (editor); 2009
• "The Official Nintendo Player's Guide: Pokemon Emerald Version"; Nintendo of America, Inc.; 2005
• Pokemon Marriland: Latios Pokedex Entry
• Pokemon Marriland: Latias Pokedex Entry

Resources

• Pokemon: Official Website
• Pokemon Marriland: Detailed Pokedexes and Game Information
• IGN FAQs: Pokemon Pearl Walkthough