Can you transfer Pokémon from bank to Home 2023?
Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home in 2023, but a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required. To do this, you must have downloaded Pokémon Bank before March 27, 2023, and ensure that your system is connected to the internet and has the most up-to-date version.
Understanding Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Home
To transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, it’s essential to understand how both services work and their requirements.
Requirements for Transfer
A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is necessary to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank. Previously, a Pokémon Bank paid pass was also required, but as of March 27, 2023, Pokémon Bank is free to use for those who downloaded it before the specified date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some additional questions and answers to help you understand the process and requirements for transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home:
- Will Pokémon Bank work in 2023? Pokémon Bank will continue to work in 2023, but it must have been downloaded before March 27, 2023, and a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required to transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Home.
- Is the Pokémon Bank pass expired in 2023? The Pokémon Bank paid passes are no longer offered for purchase as of March 27, 2023, but existing passes will not expire on this date; instead, they will expire a year after purchase.
- Can you still transfer Pokémon from bank to home? Yes, Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home with a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription.
- Is Poké Transporter still available? Poké Transporter is no longer available for new downloads since March 27, 2023, due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo 3DS eShop, but users who previously downloaded it can still redownload it.
- How to update Poké Transporter 2023? To update Poké Transporter, ensure your system is connected to the internet, perform a system update, and download the Poké Transporter update from the HOME Menu or Nintendo eShop.
- Is Pokémon Bank no longer available? Pokémon Bank is no longer available for purchase or download since March 27, 2023, but it can still be used if downloaded before this date.
- How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home 2023? To transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home, launch Pokémon Go, tap Settings, then Pokémon Home, and follow the prompts to send your Pokémon to Pokémon Home.
- Can I get Pokémon Bank after eShop closes? Pokémon Bank is available for free to all players who downloaded it before the eShop closure, but Poké Transporter can no longer be downloaded.
- Will Pokémon Bank work after eShop closes? Yes, Pokémon Bank will continue to work after the eShop closes, but you must have downloaded it before the closure.
- Can you transfer Pokémon from bank to home after March 2023? Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home after March 2023 with a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription.
- What happens if Pokebank expires? If your Pokémon Bank pass expires and you do not purchase a new pass, you can still withdraw your Pokémon for a set period, after which any remaining Pokémon will be lost.
- How to trade Pokémon from 3DS to Switch 2023? To trade Pokémon from 3DS to Switch in 2023, use Pokémon Bank to transfer your Pokémon to Pokémon Home, then access them on your Switch.
- Why is Pokémon Bank becoming free? Pokémon Bank became free due to the closure of the Nintendo 3DS eShop, providing an opportunity for Pokémon fans to access the service without a paid subscription.
- Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokémon? Yes, the Nintendo 3DS eShop closed on March 27, 2023, which affects the availability of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter.
- Can I have 2 3DS with the same account? No, it is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple 3DS systems at the same time, which may impact Pokémon transfer and storage across devices.