Does Pokémon HOME Delete Pokémon if You Stop Paying?
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The answer to the question of whether Pokémon HOME deletes Pokémon if you stop paying is no, as your Pokémon will remain in Pokémon HOME for a certain period of time, but you will not be able to view or withdraw any Pokémon that are not in your Basic Box. If you decide to stop paying for the Premium Plan, you will still be able to access a single box of 30 Pokémon in the Basic Plan, and the rest of your Pokémon will be held in Pokémon HOME until you re-enroll in the Premium Plan.
What Happens to Your Pokémon
Overview of Pokémon HOME Plans
Pokémon HOME has two different versions: the Nintendo Switch version and the mobile version, both of which are linked via Nintendo Account and offer a free Basic Plan along with a paid Premium Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to Pokémon in Pokémon HOME if you stop paying?: The Pokémon will remain in Pokémon HOME for a certain period of time, but you will not be able to view or withdraw any Pokémon that are not in your Basic Box.
- Does Pokémon HOME delete your Pokémon if you don’t pay?: No, Pokémon HOME does not delete your Pokémon if you don’t pay, but you will lose access to Pokémon outside of your Basic Box.
- What happens to my Pokémon if I stop paying for Pokémon Bank?: If your trial pass or annual pass expires and you do not purchase a new pass, you can still withdraw your Pokémon from Pokémon Bank for a set period of time, but any Pokémon remaining in your Pokémon Bank Boxes will be lost after that time.
- Can you use Pokémon HOME without paying?: Yes, Pokémon HOME has a free Basic Plan that allows you to access a single box of 30 Pokémon.
- What happens to your Pokémon if you get Pokémon HOME after 2 years of not having it?: Your Pokémon will still be in Pokémon HOME, but you will only be able to access the ones in your Basic Box if you are not enrolled in the Premium Plan.
- Does Pokémon HOME take your Pokémon?: No, Pokémon HOME does not take your Pokémon, it simply stores them in the cloud and allows you to manage them.
- Can you take Pokémon out of Pokémon HOME?: Yes, you can transfer Pokémon between Pokémon HOME and certain Pokémon games, including Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and more.
- Will Pokémon Bank be free forever?: As of March 27, 2023, Pokémon Bank is available for free to all players, and there are no plans to charge for it again.
- Why is Pokémon Bank becoming free?: Pokémon Bank is becoming free due to the closure of the 3DS eShop, which has made it possible for the service to be offered at no cost.
- Can you get banned from Pokémon Bank?: While it is possible to be banned from Pokémon Bank by having your Nintendo ID banned, this is unlikely to happen as Nintendo would lose potential future revenue.
- Will deleting Pokémon GO delete progress?: No, deleting Pokémon GO will not delete your progress, as all game progress is stored online.
- Why can’t I see my Pokémon in Pokémon HOME?: If a different Nintendo Account is linked on the smart device, you will not be able to see Pokémon that have been transferred via the Nintendo Switch version.
- Can I close Pokémon HOME while transferring?: No, you should not shut off Pokémon Bank or Pokémon HOME while a transfer is in progress, as this may cause issues with the transfer.
- How long will my Pokémon stay in Pokémon HOME?: Your Pokémon will remain in Pokémon HOME for as long as you have an active Premium Plan, and you will still be able to access them in your Basic Box if you stop paying.
- What is the point of sending Pokémon to Pokémon HOME?: The point of sending Pokémon to Pokémon HOME is to store them in the cloud, register them to the National Pokédex, and manage them across different Pokémon games.