Pokémon HOME is a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices designed as a place where all Pokémon can gather. By linking the same Nintendo Account to both the Nintendo Switch version and mobile version of Pokémon HOME, you’ll be able to access the same Pokémon Boxes on both versions!
With Pokémon HOME, you can move Pokémon between compatible games, trade Pokémon on the go, and more!
Nintendo Switch version | Mobile device version | |
|---|---|---|
| Move Pokémon with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | ✓ | ✕ |
| Move Pokémon with Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ✓ | ✕ |
| Move Pokémon with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | ✓ | ✕ |
| Move Pokémon with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | ✓ | ✕ |
| Move Pokémon with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | ✓ | ✕ |
| Move Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME | ✓ | ✓ |
| Move Pokémon with Pokémon Bank | ✓ | ✓ |
| Judge Pokémon | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trade Pokémon | ✕ | ✓ |
| Receive Mystery Gifts | ✕ | ✓ |
| Check Battle Data | ✕ | ✓ |
| Check News | ✕ | ✓ |
| Exchange Pokémon HOME Points for BP (Battle Points) | ✓ | ✕ |
Some features are not available for users under the age of 16.
Premium Plan (Paid)
You can enrol in the Pokémon HOME Premium Plan for even more great features.
- 1 month (30 days): R49.00
- 3 months (90 days): R81.00
- 12 months (365 days): R260.00
Nintendo eShop price (including tax). Prices are subject to change.
Basic | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Moving Pokémon from Pokémon Bank | Unavailable | Available |
| Number of Pokémon that can be deposited | 30 Pokémon | 6,000 Pokémon |
| Number of Pokémon that can be placed in the Wonder Box at once | 3 Pokémon | 10 Pokémon |
| Number of Pokémon that can be placed in the GTS at once | 1 Pokémon | 3 Pokémon |
| Room Trade | Participate | Participate and host |
| Judge function | Unavailable | Available |
Some features are not available for users under the age of 16.
Find out more about Pokémon HOME from the official website
*Note that so long as a Pokémon from Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! hasn’t been sent to another compatible software (the only compatible software at the beginning of services in February 2020 will be Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield), you’ll be able to send it back from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
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What you need to know
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This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe SE, payable with Nintendo eShop funds usable through your Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.
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This content may be purchased by users who have registered a Nintendo Account and accepted the respective legal terms.
The details of this offer apply to users who sign in with a Nintendo Account with the country setting corresponding to the country setting of this website. If the country setting of a Nintendo Account is different, the details of this offer may be adjusted (for example, the price will be displayed in the respective local currency).
After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download content from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.
In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, a free launcher application or demo can be downloaded.
Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.
After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download content from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.
In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, a free launcher application or demo can be downloaded.
Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.
The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.
The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.
The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.
This product contains technological protection measures.
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