Can you transfer Pokemon from bank to home after 2023?

Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME after 2023, but it requires a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription, and Pokémon Bank must have been downloaded before the Nintendo 3DS eShop closure on March 27, 2023. The Pokémon Bank service itself became free to use on March 27, 2023, for those who had already downloaded it, allowing users to deposit and transfer Pokémon without a paid pass.

Transferring Pokémon from Bank to Home

To transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME, you need to have a Nintendo 3DS with Pokémon Bank installed and a Nintendo Switch or mobile device with Pokémon HOME. Ensure your Pokémon Bank was downloaded before the eShop closure, as it is no longer available for download.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank? A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank.
2. Is Pokémon Bank free in 2023? Yes, Pokémon Bank became free to use on March 27, 2023, for users who downloaded it before the Nintendo 3DS eShop closure.
3. Can you transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home? Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon HOME by linking your Pokémon Go account to Pokémon HOME and using the Send Pokémon feature.

Technical Questions

4. What happens if the Pokémon Bank pass expires in 2023? 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 disappear after a certain period.
5. Can you get Poke Transporter without Pokémon Bank? No, you need to download Pokémon Bank from the eShop and have a Pokémon game in your 3DS to download Poke Transporter.
6. How do I download Poke Transporter after eShop closes? If you haven’t downloaded Poke Transporter before the eShop closure, you won’t be able to download it, even with an active Poké Bank subscription.

Pokémon HOME and Bank Details

7. Is Pokémon HOME free? Pokémon HOME has a free Basic Plan and a paid Premium Plan, with the Premium Plan offering more features and storage space.
8. Can you update Poke Transporter? Yes, you can update Poke Transporter by downloading the update from the HOME Menu or Nintendo eShop.
9. What happens if I stop paying for Pokémon Home? If your Pokémon HOME subscription lapses, your Pokémon will remain safe, but you’ll lose access to some features and storage space.

Compatibility and Future Support

10. Will Pokémon Bank work after eShop closes? Yes, Pokémon Bank will still work after the eShop closure, but only for users who downloaded it before the closure.
11. Is Pokémon Home Premium worth it? The Premium Plan is worth it for serious players who need more storage space and features, but casual players may find the Basic Plan sufficient.
12. Will Pokémon Bank still work after 2024? Pokémon Bank can be used beyond April 2024, but players are encouraged to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME at their earliest convenience.

Pokémon Transfer Limitations

13. What Pokémon cannot be transferred from Bank to Home? Certain Pokémon, such as those wearing clothes not part of their design, Spinda, Lucky, Shadow, and Purified Pokémon, cannot be transferred.
14. Can you transfer old Pokémon to Pokémon HOME? Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from older games to Pokémon HOME using Pokémon Bank and Poke Transporter.
15. Why can’t I transfer shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO? You cannot transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or certain Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME.