Are there any trade restrictions between the fourth generation Pokémon games?

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Can you trade items in Gen 4?

In Generation IV or V, new forms or items cannot be traded at all, even between games that support them.

How do you trade pokémon between Gen 4 games?

Unfortunately, due to a restructure in how Pokemon stats work and a platform switch there is a hard stop between Gen 2 (Gold and Silver) and Gen 3 (Ruby and Sapphire) - no trading is possible. But, impressively, from Gen 3 all the way to the upcoming Sun and Moon, it's possible to trade Pokemon up from game to game.

Can different Pokemon games trade?

All you have to do is put up the Pok\xe9mon you want to offer, what you want for it (be specific as you like), and then your friend code that potential traders can exchange with. Anyone wanting to accept the trade offer MUST put their Gen 4 Game Friend Code in a reply. That way you'll actually be able to privately trade.

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