Infrared
The infrared feature in Pokémon allows communication with between games and certain accessories, first used in Generation II.
Generation II
In Generation II, the infrared port at the top of the Game Boy Color allows players to obtain Mystery Gifts via Pokémon Pikachu 2, or other Game Boy Colors.
The Pokémon mini also has an infrared port. It uses this to have multi-player games of up to 10 players (number of players varies per game). The games which utilize this feature are Pokémon Party mini, Pokémon Zany Cards, Pokémon Tetris, Pokémon Race mini, and Pichu Bros. mini.
Generation IV
In Generation IV, the infrared detection was used to link the Nintendo DS and the Pokéwalker.
Generation V
In Generation V, the infrared feature is accessed via the C-Gear. It is also used in the Battle Subway.
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