With the advent of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet now finally upon us, it is no stretch to say that fans are incredibly excited to dive into the brand-new region of Paldea. And just as with every previously new generational entry into the mainline franchise, Gen 9 has come with an array of new exciting and unique Pokemon that fans can look forward to playing with.
However this does not mean that they would forget their old Pokemons behind, in fact, mainline Pokemon games allow you to bring your favorite Pokemon over through previous games. And neither Pokemon Scarlet nor Pokemon Violet is an exception to this appeal. Just like with previous entries, you can transfer over many of your favorites by utilizing the Pokemon HOME app.
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What is Pokemon HOME
The Pokemon HOME app is more than simply a storage tool for your Pokemon, first released by The Pokemon Company in February of 2020, this service offers a much more streamlined and convenient way to bring your old Pokemon over from one game to another. This will be key to starting your journey in the new mainline titles.
Nintendo Switch V2 Game Console
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED Console
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller Pair
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How Can You Transfer Your Pokemon Using Pokemon HOME
The process of transferring your Pokemon using Pokemon HOME varies depending on the device you are using, and throughout this entire process, you will also need to make use of the Pokemon Bank service. Before getting to the transfer processes, here are some notes to keep in mind before planning on transferring Pokemon to or from Pokemon Bank:
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- A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription and a Pokemon Bank paid pass are required to do this
- Pokemon that you transfer to Pokemon Home from the Pokemon Bank can neither be transferred back to the Pokemon Bank nor used with any 3DS Pokemon titles
- You can transfer your ‘mons directly from Pokemon Bank to your Nintendo Switch or the Pokemon Home mobile app
Now that you’re acquainted with some limitations of the Pokemon HOME app, it’s time to get into the transfer process.
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Nintendo Switch Family
This includes the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch OLED Model. The process to transfer Pokemon through the HOME app on each of these devices is the same:
- Install the Pokemon HOME App from the Nintendo Eshop and open it
- Choose which game you want to connect to
- Move your Pokemon around as you want
- Press the Plus button to save and exit
That was simple enough, right? Well, there are a few caveats to all this. First off, it is not possible for every Pokemon to be moved into the Gen 8 titles: Pokemon Sword and Shield. The only Pokemon that you can transfer over to either one of these are those that appear in the original Galar Pokedex, as well as the DLC Ise of Armor and Crown Tundra Pokedex.
The next feature that you’ll have to keep in mind is that after moving a Pokemon that originated from either Pokemon Let’s GO Pikachu or Let’s GO Eevee, you will no longer be able to move them back into their original games.
Lastly, you cannot bring over Pokemon from a generation ahead of them to a generation behind them, so as an example Pokemon from the now-released Scarlet and Violet titles cannot be transferred over to either of the Let’s GO titles, as they do not appear in the Kanto Pokedex.
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Nintendo Switch V2 Game Console
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED Console
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller Pair
From 3DS
When transferring Pokemon from the Nintendo 3DS you cannot individually choose which ‘mons to transfer over. Every Pokemon in the box/boxes that you select will be moved. The move is also permanent, meaning any Pokemon that you transfer to Pokemon HOME cannot then be moved to Pokemon Bank.
- Open the Pokemon Bank on your Nintendo 3DS and from the main menu select “Move Pokemon to Pokemon HOME”
- Choose which boxes you want to transfer before pressing “Done”
- Open the Pokemon HOME app and generate your Moving Key (this key will only be valid for 3 minutes, so you’ll have to act fast from here!)
- Click on “Begin Move” before entering your Moving Key in the Pokemon Bank
Once this is all done, the transfer will begin. Be sure not to shut off any of the services that are being used throughout this process. The move itself will be short, taking just a couple of minutes in total. Once the process is complete, you’ll find your Pokemon sitting pretty in your Pokemon HOME app.
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Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO is a mobile app, so the process for transferring Pokemon to or from this game works a little differently. You will also first have to connect your Pokemon GO app to the Nintendo account with which you have linked your Pokemon HOME.
- From your Pokemon GO app settings scroll down and select “Pokemon HOME” and log in with your Nintendo Account
- Choose the Pokemon that you wish to transfer (Tap “Send Pokemon” to see a list of all the ‘mons that you are able to transfer, before selecting the Pokemon that you have decided on and tapping “Transport”)
- Navigate to your Pokemon HOME app on your phone and press “Yes” on the prompt notifying you that one or more Pokemon have been transferred, before scrolling down the Pokemon GO Link section and pressing “Recieve”
Now similar to the other processes, transferring Pokemon from your Pokemon GO to Pokemon HOME has quite a few restrictions as well. Namely, the number of Pokemons that you can transfer at any given time is limited by the amount of energy your GO Transporter has left.
In this regard, Legendaries and shinies cost a huge lump more energy than regular Pokemon. This GO Transporter charger up overtime, taking several days to get a full charge, but you can also spend your PokeCoins to speed up the process
The Pokemon that you can transfer with this process is slightly limited too, with each transfer being permanent. The limit that these transfers have is with respect to some special event Pokemon such as Armored Mewtwo,
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Final Thoughts
There you have them, those are the processes that you’ll need to go through to transfer Pokemon using Pokemon HOME. They all quite evidently differ from device to device, but by sticking to the rules and steps that we’ve told you, you’ll be transferring your Pokemon like a pro in no time!
