How to Claim Pokémon in Pokémon HOME
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To claim Pokémon in Pokémon HOME, you need to receive them in the Pokémon HOME application before they appear in your Pokémon Boxes, and this is done by opening Pokémon HOME, tapping Yes when prompted to receive them, then viewing the list of transferred Pokémon and tapping Receive Pokémon. The process of claiming Pokémon in Pokémon HOME involves several steps, including selecting the Pokémon you want to receive, confirming the transfer, and ensuring that your Nintendo Account is linked to both the Nintendo Switch and mobile device versions of Pokémon HOME.
Claiming Pokémon in Pokémon HOME
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To claim Pokémon in Pokémon HOME, follow these steps:
- Open Pokémon HOME on your Nintendo Switch or mobile device.
- Tap Yes when prompted to receive the Pokémon.
- View the list of transferred Pokémon and tap Receive Pokémon.
- Ensure that your Nintendo Account is linked to both the Nintendo Switch and mobile device versions of Pokémon HOME.
Frequently Asked Questions
Claiming Pokémon
- How do you claim starters in Pokémon HOME? You can claim starters in Pokémon HOME by receiving them as Mystery Gifts or by transferring them from other Pokémon games.
- How to receive Pokémon in Pokémon HOME? To receive Pokémon in Pokémon HOME, open the app, tap the button at the bottom of the screen, open the menu, select Mystery Gifts, select Gift Box, and choose the gift you’d like to claim.
- How do you get Pokémon into Pokémon HOME? You can get Pokémon into Pokémon HOME by launching the app from the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, selecting Pokémon from the main menu, selecting the game you want to connect to, and choosing which user’s save data you will access.
- How do you receive Pokémon from Pokémon GO in Pokémon HOME? To receive Pokémon from Pokémon GO in Pokémon HOME, select Pokémon GO from the main menu, and if there are Pokémon that have been transferred, choose Receive to send them to your Pokémon Boxes in Pokémon HOME.
- Why can’t I transfer Pokémon from home to GO? You cannot transfer Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon GO because Pokémon HOME is a cloud service designed as a place where all Pokémon can gather, and it only allows sending Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME.
- What is the point of Pokémon HOME? The point of Pokémon HOME is to provide a cloud service that can be accessed using a Nintendo Switch console and compatible mobile devices, allowing you to move Pokémon between compatible games, trade Pokémon on the go, collect Pokémon HOME Points, receive special Mystery Gift Pokémon, and more.
- Can you put any Pokémon in Pokémon HOME? Not all Pokémon can be moved into Pokémon Sword and Shield; only monsters that appear in the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokédex can be brought over.
- Why can’t I move Pokémon from home to sword? Certain Pokémon require you to have caught them or registered them in your Pokédex first, in order for you to transfer them from Home to Sword and Shield.
- Does Pokémon HOME give you free Pokémon? Yes, Pokémon HOME gives you free Pokémon, including the gen 1 starters and a free gift Pikachu when you start up the app.
- What are the free starters in Pokémon HOME? The free starters in Pokémon HOME include Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, and if you transfer a Pokémon from Scarlet or Violet into the mobile version of Pokémon Home, you’ll receive all three starters from that game: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.
- Can you get a shiny starter in Pokémon HOME? The starter you receive in Home will have a Hidden Ability, and it’s possible, though not guaranteed, for these to be shiny.
- How do you import Pokémon from Home to Violet? To import Pokémon from Home to Violet, download the Pokémon Home app to your Nintendo Switch, login with your Nintendo Account, select Pokémon from the main menu, and choose Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
- What is the May 2023 update for Pokémon HOME? The May 2023 update for Pokémon HOME is version 3.0.0, which was released on May 30, 2023.
- Do Pokémon evolve in Pokémon HOME? No, Pokémon do not evolve in Pokémon HOME, as it is more of a cloud storage service than an actual Pokémon game.
- How many Pokémon can you have in Home? With the Basic Plan, users have access to the Basic Box, which can hold up to 30 Pokémon from games including Let’s Go Pikachu!, Let’s Go Eevee!, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, and Violet.