Here's why:
* Game Compatibility: FireRed and Pearl are from different generations of Pokemon games. They use different data formats and are not compatible for direct trading or transferring.
* DS Lite Limitations: The DS Lite itself doesn't have the technology to transfer Pokemon between games from different generations.
To transfer Pokemon between generations, you'll need:
* A Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: Some Pokemon games allow for trading and transferring using online features. However, this is often limited to games within the same generation.
* A Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS: These consoles have the capability to transfer Pokemon from older games to newer ones using the Poke Transporter and Pokemon Bank services.
To transfer Pokemon from FireRed to Pearl, you'd need to go through a multi-step process:
1. Transfer from FireRed to Diamond/Pearl: You could use a compatible Nintendo DS system to transfer Pokemon from FireRed to Diamond or Pearl using the original DS trading features.
2. Transfer from Diamond/Pearl to Pearl: You could then transfer those Pokemon from Diamond/Pearl to Pearl using the same trading features.
However, this is a complicated process and may not be possible for all Pokemon due to the different game mechanics.