Can 3DS still connect to Pokemon bank?
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The answer to this question is yes, as Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will still be operational for the time being, even after the 3DS‘ other online functions go offline in Spring 2024, allowing users to connect their 3DS to Pokémon Bank. Additionally, Pokémon Bank is now free to use, with paid passes no longer being offered for purchase as of March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Is Pokémon Bank still usable on 3DS?: Despite the Nintendo eShop‘s demise, Pokémon Bank and Poke Transfer will still work like normal after the platform shuts down, allowing users to transfer Pokémon from their old 3DS games without any issue.
- Can I still trade Pokémon on 3DS?: While you can’t trade Pokémon from a single system, you can move Pokémon from one game to another with the help of some additional 3DS games and the Pokémon Bank application.
- Is Pokémon Bank closing on 3DS?: No, Pokémon Bank is not shutting down, and Nintendo has officially revealed that it will still maintain its online services, even after the 3DS online functionality has been shuttered.
Transferring Pokémon
- Can I still transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Switch in 2023?: Pokémon transferred to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be transferred back to Pokémon Bank or used with Nintendo 3DS titles, but Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Switch and smart device versions of Pokémon HOME.
- How do I transfer Pokémon from bank to home in 2023?: To transfer Pokémon, select Move Pokémon to Pokémon HOME from the main menu in Pokémon Bank, choose the Boxes you want to move, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
- Can I still transfer Pokémon from DS games?: Pokémon from Nintendo 3DS Pokémon titles stored in Pokémon Bank can be moved to Pokémon HOME, and certain Pokémon originating from Pokémon Bank can be moved to Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword, or Pokémon Shield.
Pokémon Bank and 3DS Online Services
- Is it too late to get Pokémon Bank?: As of March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank‘s paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, but Trainers will be able to start using Pokémon Bank at no cost.
- Can I still download games on 3DS?: Although it is no longer possible to purchase software or DLC in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS, you can still redownload games and DLC that were purchased previously.
- Can I still update 3DS games after eShop closes?: After the eShop has closed, you will still be able to redownload software and DLCs and update existing software, but you will not be able to buy any software, download demos, or redeem a code.
Pokémon Bank Expiration and Connection
- Do you lose your Pokémon if Pokebank expires?: If your trial pass or annual pass expires and you do not purchase a new annual pass, the Pokémon you left deposited in your Pokémon Bank Boxes will indeed disappear after a certain period of time.
- Can I still use Pokémon Bank after March 2023?: Pokémon Bank is free to use after March 27, 2023, but you’ll need to be enrolled in a paid Pokémon HOME Premium Plan to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank.
- Are Pokémon Bank servers still up?: Yes, the Pokémon Bank servers are still operational, and Pokémon Bank and the Poke Transporter will still be usable even after the 3DS‘ other online functions go offline in Spring 2024.
Connectivity and Compatibility
- How do I connect my 3DS to my Nintendo Account?: To connect your 3DS to your Nintendo Account, go to System Settings, select Nintendo Network ID Settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
- What 3DS games are compatible with Pokémon Bank?: Pokémon Bank is compatible with Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- How do I connect my 3DS to WIFI?: To connect your 3DS to WIFI, go to Internet Settings, select Connection Settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions to search for and connect to a wireless network.