Sadly, that means the other games, even the Virtual Console re-releases of the classic trio on the handheld system, will be left out of the Pokédex. There's plenty of time between Sun and Moon's launch in two months and the update in January, so get catching. Come the beginning of 2017, challenging players to fill the Pokédex's comprehensive list may breathe new life into the old games.

If you're not savvy on the bank's transfer rules, here's a graphic rundown. Note that the black-and-white "Poké Transporter" option is a one-way ticket, so think carefully before you send your old friends to Sun and Moon: