Backing up Your Pokemon Games - 2026

It is possible to dump the ROM from your Pokemon games like ripping a CD. This page is about how to do so.

Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance

Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow, Pinball, Trading Card Game

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Pinball R/S, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red, Pokemon Puzzle Challenge

These are the easiest ones to dump.

Epilogue's GB Operator. $50. Plug in games and you can dump ROM as well as the saves. You can also move saves back to the cartridge, though I haven't tried it out yet.

Nintendo 64

Pokemon Stadium, Pokemon Stadium 2, Hey You! Pikachu, Pokemon Snap

Joey N64. $54. US Store, Australia. UK Store appears to be down.

GameCube/Wii

If you are wondering why these are grouped together, it is because you basically need a Wii to dump your games.

We are past the era of "buy a thing and stick your cartridge in". If you're frugal, this may be good for you, but it often means you need a later console (e.g. Wii for GC, 3DS for DS). You will need to mod the console you are using.

Nintendo DS

Pokemon Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Rescue Team Blue, Dash, Trozei, Conquest, Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, Ranger, Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Ranger: Guardian Signs

If you have a 3DS, go to the 3DS option.

It is possible to dump using just a DS, depending on what DS you have. Please read this guide.

Nintendo 3DS

3DS Hack Guide. You can also use the same method to dump DS games.