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Nintendo DS Pokémon Cheats & Action Replay Codes

Browse working Nintendo DS Pokémon cheat guides by game, including main-series adventures, Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon Ranger and other DS favourites.

Choose a Nintendo DS game below to view its release-specific cheat codes and instructions.

Match your game before enabling a cheatAction Replay addresses can change between games, regions and revisions. Open the guide for your exact title, confirm its Game ID, back up your save and test one code at a time.

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Main-series Nintendo DS Pokémon cheats

Choose the exact paired version. Diamond codes should not be used in Pearl, and Black codes should not be substituted for Black 2.

Pokémon DiamondUSA Action Replay codes for money, items, EXP and captures. Pokémon PearlUSA Action Replay codes with Game ID and activation help. Pokémon PlatinumUSA Action Replay codes for money, items and battles. Pokémon HeartGoldRelease-matched USA Action Replay codes and usage notes. Pokémon SoulSilverUSA Action Replay codes matched to the supported game. Pokémon BlackUSA Action Replay codes with exact compatibility details. Pokémon WhiteUSA Action Replay codes for the original White release. Pokémon Black 2USA codes for money, Rare Candies, Repels and field HMs. Pokémon White 2Working USA Action Replay codes and master-code guidance.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon DS cheats

Blue Rescue TeamMoney, savings, HP, PP, Belly, items and levelling. Explorers of TimeUS Action Replay codes for money, inventory and teams. Explorers of DarknessVersion-specific Action Replay cheats and instructions. Explorers of SkyMoney, level 100, team stats, Belly and dungeon tools.

Pokémon Ranger Action Replay codes

Pokémon RangerAction Replay codes for the original DS adventure. Shadows of AlmiaRelease-specific Action Replay codes and setup help. Guardian SignsUS codes for captures, loops and Styler Energy.

More Pokémon games on Nintendo DS

Pokémon ConquestAction Replay codes for the tactical DS spin-off. Pokémon DashAction Replay codes for the touchscreen racing game. Pokémon Trozei!Action Replay codes for the Nintendo DS puzzle game.

How Nintendo DS Action Replay codes work

Most guides in this directory use Nintendo DS Action Replay format. A code usually checks or changes values in the game’s memory, and some blocks wait for a button combination such as Select or L + R before applying the change.

1. Open the guide for the exact game.
2. Confirm its region, four-letter game code and complete Game ID.
3. Back up the save before enabling anything.
4. Paste one complete Action Replay block without removing lines.
5. Load gameplay, use the stated activation buttons and disable the cheat after the result appears.

For a broader explanation, read How Do Cheat Codes Work?

Nintendo DS cheat code FAQ

Why does an Action Replay code appear but do nothing?

The usual causes are a different region or revision, the wrong Game ID, a missing line, incorrect cheat format, an activation button used too early, or conflicting codes. Disable everything else and test one complete block after gameplay loads.

Can Diamond codes be used in Pearl or Platinum?

Never assume so. Closely related games can use different identifiers and addresses. Follow the separate guide for the exact title being played.

Do these codes work in DS emulators?

They can work when an emulator correctly supports Action Replay DS codes, but implementation varies. Choose Action Replay—not GameShark or CodeBreaker—and follow the guide’s release details.

Can cheats damage a save?

Yes. Inventory, progression, movement and Pokémon-data codes can make lasting changes. Keep an untouched backup, enable one code at a time and never save while outside normal map boundaries.

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