What games can transfer to Pokémon Bank?

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What games can transfer to Pokémon Bank?

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The Pokémon Bank service allows for the transfer of Pokémon from various games, including Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon, directly into Pokémon Bank. Additionally, games like Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, as well as Virtual Console versions of Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal, can transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Bank using the Poke Transporter app.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  1. Is Pokémon Bank compatible with all games?: No, Pokémon Bank is only compatible with specific Nintendo 3DS games, including Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
  2. Can I use Pokémon Bank with DS games?: No, Pokémon Bank is a 3DS-only feature and cannot be accessed from DS games, but DS games can transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Bank using Poke Transporter.
  3. Is Pokémon Bank still available for download?: As of March 27, 2023, Pokémon Bank is no longer available for download, but existing users can continue to use the service for free.

Pokémon Bank and Poke Transporter

  1. What is Poke Transporter?: Poke Transporter is an app that allows Pokémon to be transferred from Virtual Console games and DS games to Pokémon Bank.
  2. Can I still use Poke Transporter?: Yes, but only if you downloaded it before March 27, 2023, as it is no longer available for download.
  3. Is Pokémon Bank free to use now?: Yes, as of March 27, 2023, Pokémon Bank is free to use, with no paid passes required.

Compatibility and Transfer

  1. Can I transfer Pokémon from HeartGold to Pokémon Bank?: No, Pokémon from HeartGold and SoulSilver must first be transferred to Pokémon Black or White before they can be transferred to Pokémon Bank.
  2. Are Pokémon Sun and Moon compatible with Pokémon Bank?: Yes, Pokémon Sun and Moon are compatible with Pokémon Bank.
  3. Can I trade Pokémon between different games?: Yes, but only between compatible games, such as HeartGold and SoulSilver with Diamond and Pearl.

Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Home

  1. Do I need a Pokémon Home Premium Plan to use Pokémon Bank?: Yes, a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME.
  2. Can I access Pokémon Bank without a 3DS?: Yes, you can access Pokémon Bank using Pokémon HOME if your Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID are linked.
  3. What happens when my Pokémon Bank subscription expires?: You can still transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME with a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan subscription.

Additional Questions

  1. Can I have two 3DS consoles with the same account?: No, you cannot link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple 3DS consoles at the same time.
  2. Will Pokémon Bank delete my Pokémon if I don’t pay?: There is a grace period before Pokémon are deleted if your subscription expires, but the length of this period is not publicly known.
  3. Can I put Virtual Console Pokémon in Pokémon Bank?: Yes, but you need to use Poke Transporter to transfer them from Virtual Console games to Pokémon Bank.

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