What is Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Home?

Pokémon Home is a cloud-based service being developed by The Pokémon Company where you’ll be able to transfer and store your Pokémon from mainline and other entries of the series, which will be available to view on smartphone devices and Nintendo Switch. It is, essentially, the evolved form of Pokémon Bank.

Can you transfer Pokemon from home to bank?

A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank. Pokémon transferred to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be transferred back to Pokémon Bank or used with Nintendo 3DS titles.

Does Pokémon Bank still work 2021?

Pokémon Bank will remain operational. In fact, Pokémon Home requires the use of older service to access Nintendo 3DS titles and there’s no need for concern over shutting down apps because they’re actually an integral part in helping you get your hands on that new shiny Pikachus friend!

How do I use Pokémon Bank and home?

In Pokémon Bank:

1. Select Move Pokémon to Pokémon HOME from the main menu.
2. Select the Boxes you want to move to Pokémon HOME.
3. Once you’ve selected your Boxes, press the Y Button and then select Yes.
4. Select Move from the main menu.
5. Select Begin Move and then Begin.
6. Select Ready!
7. Select Display to display a Moving Key.

How long will Pokemon bank last?

365 days
While downloading the Pokémon Bank application is free, usage of its services requires the purchase of a pass. A pass lasts for 365 days from purchase. If a previous pass has not expired when a new pass is purchased, the number of remaining days from the old pass is added to the new pass.

How do I get a free month of Pokemon bank?

To celebrate the launch of Pokémon HOME, new or previous subscribers to Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will receive a free trial until March 12, 2020.

Is Pokemon bank being discontinued?

Pokémon Bank will remain operational. In fact, Pokémon Home will require the use of the older service to access Nintendo’s 3DS titles. So no need to worry about the app shutting down, it’s actually an integral piece of the Pokémon Home puzzle.

How do I get a free month of Pokemon Bank?

Can you transfer 3DS Pokemon to switch?

Yes, it is possible to transfer Pokemon from 3DS to Switch. This is done by moving boxes of Pokemon from Pokemon Bank on the 3DS into Pokemon Home on the Switch.