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Changing it to 512kb in PokeSav fixed it for me, it opens fine in PokeGen.

PokeBlack.sav

I've heard of a couple of other cards, like AceKard, CycloDS, and Supercard; are any of those worth checking out?

I've never heard of the Supercard, but I've used both an Acekard and a CycloDS. Both work fine.

My personal recommendation would be an Acekard 2i, as it's extremely easy to set up and much more user friendly, and is very inexpensive. The only drawback is that there are a couple (probably less than 10) of problem games that will lag on it, however I haven't noticed any lag on B/W yet. Be sure to invest in a high quality micro SD card and not the ones that come bundled with the acekard itself.

But be aware that if you plan to use the game on a flashcart, you won't be able to use infared features. This is the only limitation, everything else works fine, including the global link.

Yeah I have no idea. Even with the translated one I get the "The Skin data for C-Gear has been erased" message upon loading my save.

Alright I need some of you guys to try something for me, it sounds silly but do let me know if it works for you. (Did for me)

Step 1: Find a C-Gear skin you like (.psk format)

Step 2: Load .psk file into PokeSkinED

Step 3: Save .psk file from PokeSkinED

Step 4: Open up PokeCGear, load your save file and Import the new .psk file you just made

Step 5: Check if it worked and wonder wtf it didn't work before

Didn't work for me.

Additionally, PokeSkin ED gives me some weird error with a Yes/No option upon saving the imported skin, but I can't read it. Tried with the Pikachu/Piplup .psks posted in this thread.