# Connect two islands with lift platforms

> Face the stations toward each other and reduce distance or slope when the cable fails to appear.

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- Author: Pokodex Editorial Team
- Published: 2026-10-22T11:23:35+02:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T11:23:35+02:00

Lift platforms provide a cable connection across gaps and can carry following Pokémon. They are different from the vertical Elevator platforms used with ladders. A clear route and compatible station positions matter more than decorating the departure point first.

        ![Connect two islands with lift platforms](https://pokopia-data.pages.dev/assets/items/lift-platform.png)

        ## Build and test a simple connection

            - Advance Tinkmaster's introductory requests in Sparkling Skylands to learn the Lift platform recipe. Each station uses five Iron ingots, five Concrete and one Tinkagear.

            - Place one station on each side of the intended gap, facing the stations toward one another. Begin with similar elevations and keep the space between them clear.

            - Wait for the automatic cable connection, then test the ride before bringing helpers or building permanent access paths around the stations.

        ## Correct the geometry before replacing both stations

        A connection fails if the stations are too far apart, the slope is too steep or objects block the route. Bring the second station closer to a matching height and test again. For a much larger climb, use intermediate terrain and another pair rather than assuming one cable can reach anywhere.

        ## Keep the arrival route usable

        Leave an open path from the arrival station to the worksite so followers can step off and continue. A working cable does not guarantee that a large Pokémon fits through a narrow doorway afterward. Test the full trip with the helpers you actually need before starting a construction request.

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