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    How to Transfer Pokémon (Pokémon HOME)

    In this article, you’ll learn the different ways to move Pokémon to and from Pokémon HOME.

    Note

    • The Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME supports connectivity with the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, as well as the Nintendo 3DS software Pokémon Bank.
    • The mobile device version of Pokémon HOME supports connectivity with Pokémon Bank and Pokémon GO.
    • For additional guidelines about transferring Pokémon, please review our information about game compatibility with Pokémon HOME.

    What to do

    Where do you want to transfer Pokémon from?

    Important:

    • Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! can only be transferred using the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME. This feature is not available on the smart device version of Pokémon HOME.
    • Pokémon currently in your party in the respective games cannot be transferred.

    1. Access Nintendo eShop on a Nintendo Switch console you’ve used to play any of the compatible Pokémon games and download Pokémon HOME.
    2. Launch Pokémon HOME from the HOME Menu.
    3. Select Pokémon from the main menu.
    4. Select the game you want to connect to, as well as which user’s save data you will access.
      • You will be able to move Pokémon from any user on the console, so make sure that you choose carefully. Please don’t move someone else’s Pokémon without their permission!
    5. Select the Pokémon you want to move and the Box they’ll be moved to in Pokémon HOME.
      • You can check the Pokémon details in Pokémon HOME to see which game a specific Pokémon can travel to:
        1. Select the Pokémon you want to check.
        2. Select Check Summary.
        3. Press the + Button to view the list of compatible games.
    6. Press the + Button after completing the move and save your changes.

    Important

    • A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank.
      • Previously, a Pokémon Bank paid pass was also required. As of 27 March 2023, Pokémon Bank is free to use - however, it must have been downloaded before 27 March 2023. New downloads of Pokémon Bank are no longer possible after that date.
    • Pokémon transferred to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be transferred back to Pokémon Bank or used with Nintendo 3DS titles.
    • Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Switch and smart device versions of Pokémon HOME.

    Which version of Pokémon HOME are you transferring your Pokémon to?

    Do you still have access to the Nintendo 3DS system that is connected to Pokémon Bank?

    On the Nintendo Switch console (Pokémon HOME)

    1. Access Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and download Pokémon HOME.
    2. Launch Pokémon HOME from the HOME Menu.
    3. On the main menu, select Move.
    4. Select Begin Move, then Begin.
    5. Select Ready! then Display to receive a Moving Key.

    On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

    1. On the Nintendo 3DS system, launch Pokémon Bank and select Move Pokémon to Pokémon HOME from the main menu.
    2. Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME. Press the Y Button, then Yes.
    3. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on the Nintendo Switch console.
      • The move will begin when the Moving Key has been correctly entered into Pokémon Bank.
      • Note: Codes never include the letter O, I or Z.
    1. Link the Nintendo Network ID that you used with Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Account that you are using with Pokémon HOME.
    2. Launch Pokémon HOME from the HOME Menu on your Nintendo Switch console.
    3. On the main menu, select Move.
    4. Select No Nintendo 3DS.
    5. Select Check to make sure that the Nintendo Network ID used for Pokémon Bank is linked to the Nintendo Account that you are using with Pokémon HOME.
    6. Once you’ve confirmed that the NNID is correct, select Begin to move all of your Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME.

    Do you still have access to the Nintendo 3DS system that is connected to Pokémon Bank?

    On the smart device (Pokémon HOME)

    1. Access the mobile version of Pokémon HOME on your smart device and tap the button at the bottom of the screen to open the menu.
    2. Select Options.
    3. Select Move Pokémon.
    4. Select Begin Move, then Begin.
    5. Select Ready! then Display Moving Key to receive a Moving Key.

    On the Nintendo 3DS system (Pokémon Bank)

    1. On the Nintendo 3DS system, launch Pokémon Bank and select Move Pokémon to Pokémon HOME from the main menu.
    2. Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME. Press the Y Button, then Yes.
    3. Within three minutes (before the Moving Key expires), enter the Moving Key that was displayed on your smart device.
      • The move will begin when the Moving Key has been correctly entered into Pokémon Bank.
      • Note: Codes never include the letter O, I or Z.
    1. Link the Nintendo Network ID that you used with Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Account that you are using with Pokémon HOME.
    2. Launch Pokémon HOME on your smart device.
    3. Tap the button at the bottom of the screen to open the menu.
    4. Select Move Pokémon.
    5. Select No Nintendo 3DS.
    6. Select Continue to make sure that the Nintendo Network ID used for Pokémon Bank is linked to the Nintendo Account that you are using with Pokémon HOME.
    7. Once you’ve confirmed that the NNID is correct, select Begin to move all of your Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME.

    Important

    • Pokémon from Pokémon GO can only be transferred using the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME. This feature is not available in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME.
    • For additional guidelines about transferring Pokémon from Pokémon GO, please review the information on the official Pokémon HOME website.
    • Pokémon transferred from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME can’t be returned to Pokémon GO.

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