Can you still transfer from Pokémon Bank to home?

Yes, you can still transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, but you will need to have a Pokémon Home Premium Plan subscription, which costs $2.99 for one month, $4.99 for three months, or $15.99 for one year. The Pokémon Bank service itself is now free to use, but you must have downloaded it before March 27, 2023, to access it, and any Pokémon you want to transfer must be compatible with the Pokémon Home system.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Transfer Questions

1. Can you transfer Pokémon from Bank to Home 2023?: Yes, you can still transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home in 2023, but you need a Pokémon Home Premium Plan.
2. How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home 2023?: To transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home, launch the Pokémon Go app, tap the Poké Ball, then Settings, and select Pokémon Home to initiate the transfer process.
3. Can you still transfer Pokémon from 3DS to Home?: Yes, if you have a Premium Plan, you can move Pokémon from Nintendo 3DS titles to Pokémon Home using Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank and Home Compatibility

4. Does Pokémon Bank still work?: Despite the Nintendo eShop closure, Pokémon Bank and Poke Transfer will still function normally.
5. Can you still use Pokémon Bank after March 2023?: Pokémon Bank is free to use after March 2023, but you must have downloaded it before March 27, 2023, and have a Pokémon Home Premium Plan to transfer Pokémon.
6. Can I get Pokémon Bank after eShop closes?: Pokémon Bank is available for free after the eShop closure, but there are limitations with the Poké Transporter.

Transfer Limitations and Requirements

7. Can you transfer old Pokémon to Pokémon Home?: You can transfer old Pokémon to Pokémon Home, but only those that appear in the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokédex can be moved to Pokémon Sword and Shield.
8. Can you transfer Pokémon back to Pokémon Home?: You can freely move Pokémon into Home from other Switch games and back, except for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee.
9. What Pokémon Cannot be transferred from Bank to Home?: Certain Pokémon, like Partner Pikachu, Partner Eevee, and some Gigantamax forms, cannot be transferred to Pokémon Home.

Costs and Plans

10. How much does it cost to transfer Pokémon from Bank to Home?: Transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home requires a Pokémon Home Premium Plan, which costs $2.99 for one month, $4.99 for three months, or $15.99 for one year.
11. Why is Pokémon Bank becoming free?: Pokémon Bank became free due to the closure of the 3DS eShop, offering a new opportunity for Pokémon fans.

Technical and Account Questions

12. Can I have 2 3DS with the same account?: No, you cannot link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.
13. How many Pokémon can I transfer to Home?: A maximum of 25 Pokémon can be moved from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home at one time.

Miscellaneous

14. Is Ash’s Meltan Shiny?: Ash’s Meltan is not Shiny, but it has a different color scheme compared to other Meltan.
15. What happens if Pokebank expires?: If your Pokémon Bank pass expires, the Pokémon you left in your Pokémon Bank Boxes will disappear after a certain period, though the exact duration is unspecified.