What can you do with the free version of Pokémon HOME?

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With the free version of Pokémon HOME, you can store up to 30 Pokémon, participate in room trades, put 1 Pokémon in the Global Trading System (GTS), and store up to 3 Pokémon in the Wonder Box, among other features. The free version also allows you to move and trade Pokémon between compatible Pokémon games, making it a great option for casual Pokémon trainers who want to manage their Pokémon collection without committing to a paid subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is Pokémon HOME?: Pokémon HOME is 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.
2. Does Pokémon HOME work without a subscription?: No, it is not required to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership to use the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME.
3. What happens if you don’t pay for Pokémon HOME?: If your home subscription lapses, your Pokémon will remain unharmed, but you’ll just lose custody of a number of them, with non-premium Pokémon Home subscribers only allowed to access a single box of 30 Pokémon.

Storage and Management

4. How many boxes do you get for free in Pokémon HOME?: A regular Pokémon HOME account can store up to 30 Pokémon and only has one Basic Box, with players unable to place more than three Pokémon in the Wonder Box.
5. Can you transfer Pokémon to Pokémon HOME for free?: Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME and, from there, bring them to either the Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game without needing a paid Premium Plan.
6. How many Pokémon can HOME hold?: The Premium Plan grants access to all 200 boxes, capable of holding up to 6,000 Pokémon, while the free version is limited to a single box of 30 Pokémon.

Trading and Compatibility

7. What’s the difference between free and premium Pokémon HOME?: The main difference is the amount of storage space, with the premium version offering a massive upgrade, but the free version still allowing for basic trading and management features.
8. Can you transfer Pokémon from home to GO?: No, you cannot send Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon GO, but you can send Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME.
9. Is Pokémon Bank still active?: While paid passes for Pokémon Bank are no longer offered for purchase, the no-cost service will continue to be available, with no end date planned.

Troubleshooting and Miscellaneous

10. Why can’t I transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Sleep to Pokémon HOME?: Currently, there is no way of transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Sleep to Pokémon HOME or other games in the franchise, like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
11. Can you recover deleted Pokémon?: No, if a backup was not made before uninstalling, there is no way to retrieve the deleted data.
12. How do I stop paying for Pokémon HOME?: You can cancel your subscription by selecting the Menu icon, then Subscriptions, and finally Cancel subscription.
13. What happens if my Pokémon stays in a gym for 2 days?: The Defender Bonus refers to free PokéCoins that are earned by leaving your Pokémon at a Gym to defend against challengers from other Teams, with the longer your Pokémon is defending, the more PokéCoins you can earn.
14. Will my Pokémon stay in a gym forever?: There is no maximum gym time before a Pokémon is returned automatically, as they must be defeated and reach 0CP before they will be returned to you.
15. Why did my Pokémon disappear in Pokémon HOME?: If a different (or no) 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, as both versions must be linked to the same Nintendo Account to share data.