Does Pokémon HOME Remove Egg Moves?
When transferring a Pokémon to Pokémon HOME, its current move set will be replaced with moves that it is able to learn in the target software if the Pokémon cannot learn its current move set in that game, but the egg moves themselves are not removed and can still be taught to the Pokémon again if they are in its egg move list. The Pokémon’s move set is saved for each game that you have linked to Pokémon HOME, allowing you to easily manage and transfer your Pokémon between different games.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What happens to egg moves when a Pokémon is transferred via Pokémon HOME?
When a Pokémon is moved via Pokémon HOME to a game where it cannot learn its current move set, then its move set will be replaced with moves that it is able to learn in the target software, but you can still teach the egg moves to it again if they are in its egg move list.
Can you move eggs to Pokémon HOME?
No, you are unable to move Pokémon eggs into Pokémon Home, regardless of whether you have the free or premium version.
Do egg moves pass down?
Yes, egg moves can be passed down from either parent, but in games released before Generation VI, only the father Pokémon can pass down egg moves.
Pokémon HOME Functionality
Does Pokémon HOME remove moves?
Pokémon HOME removes moves from a Pokémon’s move set if the Pokémon cannot learn those moves in the target game, but you can still teach the egg moves to it again if they are in its egg move list.
Can you transfer Pokémon eggs?
No, Pokémon eggs cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME.
What can you not transfer to Pokémon HOME?
Some Pokémon, including Spinda, favorited Pokémon, Buddy Pokémon, Pokémon defending Gyms, costumed Pokémon, Shadow Pokémon, and Mega-Evolved Pokémon, cannot be sent to Pokémon HOME.
Egg Moves and Breeding
Can Pokémon get egg moves without breeding?
Yes, since Sword & Shield, you can get egg moves on your Pokémon without actually breeding them, which is very helpful if you got a good Pokémon or a Shiny and you want to get an egg move on it without breeding a new one.
Does breeding with Ditto give egg moves?
Yes, breeding with Ditto can give egg moves, as egg moves can be passed down from either a male or a female, and breeding with Ditto doesn’t make a difference.
Can you breed an egg move with Ditto?
Yes, you can breed an egg move with Ditto, but the Pokémon with the egg move must be the male, as egg moves are inherited through the male line.
Transferring Pokémon
What Pokémon can’t be transferred to Pokémon HOME?
Some Pokémon, including Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Cobalion, and Virizion, cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME.
Why can’t you transfer shiny Pokémon?
You’re unable to transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you’ve reached Good Buddy status or above at a time.
Why can Meloetta be transferred?
Meloetta can be transferred to Scarlet and Violet if you have it from a different game first, and you can always trade for it.
Other Questions
What is a sparkly Pokémon?
A sparkly Pokémon, also known as a Shiny Pokémon, is a rare variant of a Pokémon that is differently colored than other Pokémon of its species.
Can 2 Dittos breed?
No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other.
Can you breed Mew with Ditto?
No, you can’t breed Mew with Ditto, as Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group, and Undiscovered Pokémon cannot breed, even with Ditto.
Can I breed Zamazenta with Ditto?
No, you can’t breed Zamazenta with Ditto, as Zamazenta is part of the Undiscovered Egg Group, and Pokémon in this egg group can’t breed at all, even with Ditto.
What is the G symbol in Pokémon HOME?
The G symbol in Pokémon HOME indicates that a Pokémon was obtained from Pokémon GO.
Do Pokémon transferred from home disobey?
Yes, Pokémon transferred from Pokémon HOME can be counted as traded Pokémon and may disobey your orders if they are at a high level.
How do you pass off egg moves?
You can pass off egg moves using a Mirror Herb, by equipping the Pokémon that needs to learn an egg move with the Mirror Herb, forgetting a move, and then learning the egg move from another Pokémon.