What is the Use of Pokemon Bank?
The Pokémon Bank is a revolutionary app on the Nintendo 3DS that allows players to store and transfer their Pokémon from compatible games, providing a safe and convenient way to manage their Pokémon collection. By utilizing Pokémon Bank, players can deposit and transfer stored Pokémon into various games, including Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
Understanding Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank allows players to store up to 3,000 Pokémon from compatible games in an online cloud, with a user interface similar to the Pokémon Storage System provided by PCs, featuring 100 Boxes capable of carrying 30 Pokémon each. This innovative system enables players to organize and manage their Pokémon collection efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens to my Pokémon on Bank?
If your trial pass or annual pass expires and you do not purchase a new annual pass, the Pokémon you left deposited in your Pokémon Bank Boxes will disappear after a certain period of time.
2. Can I use Pokémon Bank after March 2023?
On March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank’s paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, and Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will no longer be available to download, but players can still use the service at no cost.
3. What does Pokémon Bank card do?
Using Pokémon Bank, you can transfer Pokémon you’ve caught in the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Gold Version, Pokémon Silver Version, Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version, and Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition into your copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon.
4. Is Pokémon Bank still active?
Paid passes for Pokémon Bank are no longer offered for purchase, and Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are no longer available for download, but the service remains active with no planned end date.
5. Is Pokémon Bank already free?
Yes, Pokémon Bank services are now available at no cost to players, following the discontinuation of the Nintendo eShop service for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
6. Do you lose your Pokémon if Pokébank expires?
If your trial pass or annual pass expires and you do not purchase a new annual pass, the Pokémon you left deposited in your Pokémon Bank Boxes will disappear after a certain period of time.
7. Why is Pokémon Bank free?
Pokémon Bank became free due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo eShop service for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, making the service available at no cost to users.
8. Is Pokémon Bank free now 2023?
As of March 27, 2023, Pokémon Bank’s paid passes are no longer offered for purchase, and the service is available at no cost, but a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan is required to transfer Pokémon to Pokémon HOME.
9. Is it too late to use Pokémon Bank?
Although Pokémon Bank’s paid passes are no longer available for purchase, and the app is no longer downloadable, players can still use the service if they have already downloaded it.
10. Does Pokémon Bank check for hacked Pokémon?
Pokémon Bank does check for hacked Pokémon and will not allow them to be transferred, while Pokémon HOME has a more advanced detection method to filter out hacked Pokémon.
11. Can I withdraw Pokémon from Pokémon Bank?
Pokémon transferred to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon Bank cannot be transferred back to Pokémon Bank or used with Nintendo 3DS titles, but can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch and smart devices.
12. Should I download Pokémon Bank?
If you have not already downloaded Pokémon Bank, it is still possible to do so, but be aware that the eShop will shut down in the future, and support for most online games will disappear.
13. Is Pokébank worth it?
Pokémon Bank is worth the investment, especially for avid collectors, as it allows for the transfer of Pokémon from older games to newer ones, including Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
14. Can I access Pokémon Bank without 3DS?
Yes, it is possible to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME using only Pokémon HOME, if the Nintendo Account tied to Pokémon HOME and the Nintendo Network ID tied to Pokémon Bank are linked.
15. Can you still transfer Pokémon from Bank to Home?
Yes, Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch and smart devices, allowing players to manage their Pokémon collection across different platforms.