Is Pokémon Bank Still Paid?

Pokémon Bank is no longer a paid service, as paid passes are no longer offered for purchase, and the service is now available for free to all users who downloaded it before the 3DS eShop closure. The Pokémon Company has confirmed that there are no plans to discontinue the Pokémon Bank service, and it will continue to operate for the foreseeable future, allowing users to store and manage their Pokémon collections.

Introduction to Pokémon Bank

The Pokémon Bank is a convenient service that allows Pokémon trainers to store and manage their Pokémon collections, providing a safe and secure way to transfer Pokémon between different Pokémon games. With the Pokémon Bank service, users can store up to 3,000 Pokémon in 100 Boxes, each holding 30 Pokémon.

Pokémon Bank FAQs

General Information

1. What happens if I don’t pay for Pokémon Bank? After a year without renewal, the Pokémon will be deleted, but users can still withdraw their Pokémon from Pokémon Bank for a set period.
2. Will Pokémon Bank work after shutdown? Despite the Nintendo eShop shutdown, Pokémon Bank and Poke Transfer will still work as normal.
3. Is Pokémon Bank free now 2023? As of March 27, 2023, Pokémon Bank’s paid passes are no longer available for purchase, and the service is now free to use.

Pokémon Bank Features

4. How many Pokémon can Bank hold? Pokémon Bank can hold a total of 3,000 Pokémon in 100 Boxes, with each box holding 30 Pokémon.
5. What games work with Pokémon Bank? Pokémon Bank is compatible with Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
6. Can I have 2 3DS with the same account? It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.

Pokémon Home and Pokémon Bank

7. What is the difference between Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Home? Pokémon Bank is only for 3DS handheld Pokémon RPG main games, while Pokémon Home is for Pokémon Bank, Pokémon Go, Pokémon Let’s Go, Pokémon Sword and Shield, and more.
8. Does Pokémon Home cost money? Pokémon Home is available in two plans: free and premium, with the free tier offering limited capacity and the premium tier providing additional features.
9. Can I transfer Pokémon from Bank to Home? Yes, users can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, but some Pokémon may not be transferable due to compatibility issues.

Hacked Pokémon and Pokémon Bank

10. Can Nintendo detect hacked Pokémon? Nintendo can detect hacked Pokémon that are impossible to exist, but may not be able to distinguish between hacked and non-hacked Pokémon in all cases.
11. What happens if you put a hacked Pokémon in Pokémon Bank? If a hacked Pokémon is detected, the app will notify the user that there is a problem with the Pokémon and may delete it.
12. What happens if you put a hacked Pokémon in Pokémon Home? If a hacked Pokémon is detected, it will become a “Bad Egg” permanently, taking up a spot in the user’s Pokémon Home.

Pokémon Bank and 3DS

13. Is the 3DS eShop closing Pokémon? The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop closed on March 27, 2023.
14. How do I redownload games on my 3DS 2023? Users can redownload games on their 3DS by accessing the Nintendo eShop, selecting Settings/Other, and then Redownloadable Software.
15. How to get Pokémon Transporter without paying? Users can access Pokémon Transporter for free by starting Pokémon Bank and selecting to continue without a pass, then downloading Pokémon Transporter from the main menu.