How to Use PokEdit

Last Updated: August 16, 2021

PokEdit is an online tool that allows you to create a Pokémon character for the 4th and 5th generation Pokémon games. After creating your character, you can easily send it to your Nintendo DS or 3DS using a Windows program called Shiny2 and a Half.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Creating Your Pokémon Character

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Navigate to http://www.pokedit.com/ using your computer or device. This is the website for Pokedit. You can use this website to create a custom Pokémon and download it as a ".pkm" file.
- The Pokémon characters you create using PokEdit will automatically erase after 30 days, unless you create an account on the PokEdit website. To create an account, navigate to https://www.pokedit.com/forum/ucp.php?mode=register and follow the on-screen instructions to create a free PokEdit account.
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Click Editor. It's the first tab at the top of the page.

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Click Pokémon. It's the tab with the poke ball. This is where you can create a custom Pokémon character.
- Alternatively, you can click Trainer to create a custom trainer or Item to create a custom item.
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Select the Pokémon character you want to edit. There are 30 Pokémon you can choose from.
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Edit the Pokémon character's main characteristics. The Main tab at the top of the page allows you to adjust the following characteristics:
- Nickname: Use the space next to "Nickname" to change your character's nickname.
- Level: Use the space next to "Level" to select your character's level. You can also click the wrench icon and pick a level.
- Shiny/Nonshiny: Click Shiny or Nonshiny to determine if your Pokémon is a regular or a rare Shiny Pokémon.^{[1]
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- Held Item: Click the pencil and paper icon next to Held Item and then click an item for your Pokémon from the list.
- Ability: Click the pencil and paper icon next to Ability and select an ability from the list. To see all moves (instead of just the legal ones), click Show All.
- Language: Use the drop-down menu next to Language to select the language for your Pokémon.
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Click Moves and pick your Pokémon's moves. It's the second tab at the top below the main tabs. You can use this menu to select up to four moves for your Pokémon. To do so, click the pencil and paper icon next to one of the 4 move slots and click a move on the list. Then use the drop-down menu next to the move slot to select the move's PP Up.
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Click Stats and select your Pokémon's stats. To edit your Pokémon's stats, use the drop-down menu next to "Nature" to select your Pokémon's nature from the list. Then use the slider bars at the bottom of the menu to adjust your Pokémon's stats. Alternatively, you can select preset stats using the drop-down menu next to "EV Presets." The stats you can adjust are as follows:
- HP: This adjusts how many hit points your Pokémon has.
- Attack: This adjusts how powerful your Pokémon's attack is.
- Defense: This adjusts how well your Pokémon is able to defend against attacks.
- Sp. Attack: This adjusts how powerful your Pokémon's special attack is.
- Sp. Defense: This adjusts how well your Pokémon special defense is.
- Speed: This adjusts how often your Pokémon is able to act in a battle.
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Click the Extra and input any extra information you want to add. The extra information you can add is as follows:
- Obtained: Click Caught, Hatched, Is Egg to select how your Pokémon was obtained.
- Date/Poke Ball: This allows you to enter a date when the Pokémon was hatched or laid as an egg. If it was caught, use the drop-down menu to select which type of poke ball was used to catch it.
- Egg/Hatch Location: This allows you to select where the egg is from or where it hatched.
- Met Level: This allows you to select what level the Pokémon was when it was caught.
- Met/Received Location: This allows you to select where the Pokémon was first received or encountered.
- Happiness: This allows you to adjust how happy the Pokémon is.
- Origin Game: This allows you to select which game the Pokémon originally came from.
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Click Apply Edits. It's the green button on the left-hand side. This saves all your edits.
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Click Download PKM. It's the last button in the menu on the left-hand side. This downloads your Pokémon as a ".pkm" file.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Sending Your Pokémon

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Download Shiny2 and a Half. Shiny2-and-a-Half is a free Windows program you can use to fake a GTS server and send your Pokémon. Use the following steps to download Shiny2 and a Half:
- Go to https://github.com/Gannio/Shiny2-and-a-Half in a web browser.
- Click Shiny2 and a Half v1.5.1 below "Releases" on the left.
- Click Shiny2-and-a-half-V1.5.1.zip
- Extract the contents of the ZIP file to any location on your computer.
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Open Shiny2 and a Half. Open the Shiny2 and a Half folder you just extracted and click the Shiny2.exe file to launch Shiny2.
- You may get a warning from Windows10 virus protection. If you do, click More Info and then click Run Anyway.
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Select the following options in "GTS Operations." Make sure you have "GTS Operations" in the menu bar to the left selected. Then click the following options:
- Select Distribute next to "I want to:.
- Select your game version next to "On:".
- Select Individual next to "Mode."
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Load your PKM file. The Pokémon you created on PokEdit should have been downloaded as a PKM file. To load it into Shiny2, click the icon with three dots (⋯) next to "Generation IV" (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver) or "Generation V" (Black and White). Then select your downloaded PKM file and click Open.
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Click DNS Settings. It's the second tab in the menu bar to the left.
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Click Detect IP (LAN). This will detect your computer's IP address on your local area network. You will need to write down the IP address as you will need to input it on your 2DS/3DS system.
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Click Run. It's the last tab in the menu bar to the left. Once everything is configured properly, you can initialize your GTS server and receiver your Pokémon in your game.
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Click Initialize DNS. When you first click Initiallize DNS, it will display a list of fake DNS servers under "DNS Log."
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Click Initialize GTS in Shiny2. This will initialize a local GTS server that you can connect to in your Pokemon game.^{[2]
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Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Receiving Your Pokémon

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Make your computer's IP address the primary DNS server on your Nintendo 3DS/2DS. You can find your computer's local IP address in Shiny 2 under the "DNS Settings" tab. Use the following steps to change the primary DNS server on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS.
- Turn on your Nintendo 3DS/2DS/DSi.
- Tap System Settings.
- Tap Internet Settings.
- Tap Connection Settings.
- Tap your wireless connection.
- Tap Change Settings.
- Tap the right arrow to go over 1 page.
- Tap DNS.
- Tap Detailed Setup.
- Tap Primary DNS.
- Change the primary DNS so it matches the IP address displayed in Shiny2.
- Tap Ok.
- Tap Save.
- Tap Ok.
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Launch your Pokémon game. Start whichever game you want to receive your Pokémon in.
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Navigate to the Global Terminal in your game. The Global Terminal is located at the Pokémon Center for the Black and White editions, in Goldenrod City for the HeartGold and SoulSilver editions, and in Jubilife City for the Platinum, Diamond, and Pearl editions.
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Navigate to the woman and select Global Trade. She is the women standing in the very back of the Pokémon Center to the far right.
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Select Global Trade. It's the second option in the menu.
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Select GTS and then select Trade. This is where you can receive Pokémon via GTS.
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Select Yes when asked if you want to save and continue game progress. Your character will drop into the GTS room.
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Select Yes to connect to Wi-Fi. You will see notices in the DNS log in Shiny that says "This is a valid request." You will also see a message that says "A connection has been established" in GTS logs. After it connects, you will receive your Pokémon. Afterward, it is safe to disconnect from your game.

Community Q&A

Question

Will this work on a 2DS?

Betit Nick

Community Answer

The system used doesn't matter, since you're sending it to the game not the system.
Question

What about Pokemon Sun?

Betit Nick

Community Answer

I think this site works only on Gen. 4 and 5 games. Since Sun is newer, it wouldn't work.