Can I still download Poké Transporter after eShop closes?

The answer to this question is no, as of March 27, 2023, due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo 3DS eShop, it is no longer possible for new users to download Poké Transporter, although users who had previously downloaded it can redownload it. However, Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are no longer available for download from the eShop, and paid passes for Pokémon Bank are also no longer offered for purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is Poké Transporter?: Poké Transporter is a piece of software that comes with the download of the cloud storage app, Pokémon Bank, and allows for the transfer of Pokémon from Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 & White 2 over to Pokémon X & Y games.
2. Is Pokémon Bank shutting down?: While Pokémon Bank will remain online following the Nintendo 3DS and Wii online service shutdown in April 2024, the service may still be discontinued at a later date, and players are strongly urged to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME.
3. Can I transfer Pokémon from Bank to Home after March 2023?: A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank, and as of 27 March 2023, Pokémon Bank is free to use, however, it must have been downloaded before 27 March 2023.

Compatibility and Transfer

4. What games are Poké Transporter compatible with?: Poké Transporter can be used to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Red (Virtual Console), Pokémon Blue (Virtual Console), Pokémon Yellow (Virtual Console), and Pokémon Gold (Virtual Console).
5. Is Pokémon Transporter the same as Pokémon Bank?: Poké Transporter is a piece of software that comes with the download of Pokémon Bank, and allows for the transfer of Pokémon from older games to newer ones.
6. Can I transfer Pokémon without Poké Transporter?: Pokémon can be put directly into Pokémon Bank version 1.3 or higher, and then transferred to Pokémon HOME, without the need for Poké Transporter.

Download and Redownload

7. Can you download Poke Transporter after March 2023?: No, as of March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible for new users to download Poké Transporter, although users who had previously downloaded it can redownload it.
8. How do I redownload games on my 3DS?: Redownloadable software can be found in the Nintendo eShop, under Settings / Other, and then selecting Redownloadable Software.
9. Is Pokémon Transporter in the eShop?: Poké Transporter does not have a freestanding eShop page, and can only be accessed from within Pokémon Bank, with an active Pokémon Bank subscription.

Troubleshooting and Support

10. Why can’t I get Pokémon Transporter?: Pokémon Transporter requires a Pokémon Bank subscription, and a Pokémon game in the 3DS, with progress made to where the Pokedex is obtained.
11. How do I update my Poké Transporter?: The Poké Transporter can be updated by downloading the Poké Transporter Update from the HOME Menu or Nintendo eShop, and ensuring the system is connected to the Internet.
12. Will the eShop ever come back?: No, the Nintendo 3DS eShop is permanently closed, and games can no longer be purchased or downloaded from it.

Pokémon Transfer and Storage

13. Can you still transfer Pokémon from 3DS?: Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME, but not back to Pokémon Bank or Nintendo 3DS titles.
14. How do I transfer Pokémon from Bank to Home without 3DS?: Pokémon can be transferred by linking the Nintendo Network ID used with Pokémon Bank to the Nintendo Account used with Pokémon HOME, and then using the Move function in Pokémon HOME.
15. What happens to the old 3DS after system transfer?: After the transfer process is complete, all data on the original system is deleted, and any data on the SD Card can only be used on the new system.