Why can’t I transfer Pokémon to Scarlet?
You cannot transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO directly to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet because of the games’ transfer limitations, which only allow certain Pokémon to be transferred if they already exist in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. This means that if you want to transfer a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, you need to link your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game with Pokémon HOME and then transfer the Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME first.
Transfer Limitations and Requirements
To transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, you need to understand the transfer limitations and requirements. The games have specific rules about which Pokémon can be transferred and under what conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions related to transferring Pokémon to Pokémon Scarlet:
1. Why can’t I transfer certain Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet?
You can’t transfer Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet unless you already have them in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Can I transfer Shiny Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet?
You can’t transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you’ve reached Good Buddy status or above at the same time.
3. How do I connect my Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet?
To connect your Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet, launch Pokémon Scarlet from the HOME Menu on your Nintendo Switch, access the in-game menu, select the Poké Portal menu, and then select Connect to Pokémon GO.
4. Can I transfer Pokémon from Arceus to Scarlet?
Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet by moving the Pokémon to the Pokémon HOME storage box.
5. What Pokémon are not in Pokémon Scarlet?
Some Pokémon from Generation Three, such as Treecko, Grovyle, and Sceptile, are not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
6. Can I transfer Pokémon from Sword to Scarlet?
Yes, you can freely transfer Pokémon between Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Scarlet, except for LGPE.
7. Why can’t I trade offline in Pokémon Scarlet?
You need to have both Nintendo Switch consoles on the same network to trade Pokémon offline in Pokémon Scarlet.
8. How do I get the IV checker in Pokémon Scarlet?
The IV checker is only unlocked after you’ve beaten the Elite Four and become the champion of the Paldea Region.
9. Can I transfer Hisuian Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet?
Yes, you can transfer Hisuian forms of Pokémon to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, which can be very powerful in battles.
10. Why won’t Pokémon HOME let me transfer Pokémon?
Some Pokémon, such as Spinda, favorited Pokémon, Buddy Pokémon, and Mega-Evolved Pokémon, cannot be sent to Pokémon HOME and thus cannot be transferred.
11. Does Pokémon Bank still work?
Yes, Pokémon Bank is still usable at no cost, despite the discontinuation of Nintendo eShop service for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
12. How do I get Mewtwo in Pokémon Violet?
To get Mewtwo in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, you need to defeat the Legendary Pokémon in a seven-star Tera Raid Battle.
13. What is the code for Gimmighoul?
You can use the code S76334522EHWZ to get 7 Gimmighoul coins and 7 Razz Berries.
14. Is Pokémon HOME free?
Pokémon HOME has both a free Basic Plan and a paid Premium Plan, and you can use it to transfer Pokémon between games.
15. Will Darkrai be in Scarlet and Violet?
No, Darkrai is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, along with other Pokémon like Melmetal, Genesect, and Zeraora.