Pokémon HOME (Switch eShop) News Articles
Saturday13th Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A And Pokémon HOME Connectivity Scheduled For 2026
Here are the transfer restrictions
The Pokémon Company this week announced connectivity between Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon HOME is scheduled for 2026. Like other games, once linked, it will allow trainers to transfer Pokémon from the new game to the cloud service (and vice-versa). You'll be able to "bring select Pokémon from past games...
Tuesday17th Jun 2025
News Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
Condolences
A Pokémon fan has reportedly lost around "20 years worth of data" from the long-running game series after performing a system transfer from Switch to Switch 2. In the now-deleted Reddit post (thanks, IGN), user ThatOtaku26 states that their save file had Pokémon brought over from previous g
Thursday27th Feb 2025
News How Would You Rate The Pokémon Presents Showcase For February 2025?
Mega or mediocre?
Well folks, another Pokémon Presents has come and gone, and it pretty much delivered exactly what we were expecting. The biggest draw was obviously Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where we got a good look at some gameplay along with confirmation that Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile will be the game's starter Pokémon. Not only that, but...
Tuesday28th Jan 2025
News New Pokémon HOME Distribution Dishes Out Rare Shinies For Completing Select Pokédexes
Man(aphy), what an Enamorus opportunity
The latest distribution event is underway in Pokémon HOME, and this one is a prime opportunity to nab some extremely rare shinies — if you've completed the necessary Pokédexes. All those who have completed the Sinnoh Pokédex from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl can head to the Pokémon HOME app to...
Thursday17th Oct 2024
News Pokémon Home 'Shiny Meloetta' Distribution Now Available
But there's a catch, trainers
The storage application Pokémon HOME received a new update recently which adds a brand new feature known as the Pokémon Guidebook. In addition to this, a new distribution event for a Shiny Meloetta has kicked off. As highlighted by Serebii.net, the new guidebook feature shows off various forms of Pokémon as well as...
Saturday20th Jul 2024
News The Pokemon Company Will Be One Of The 'Line-Up Highlights' At Gamescom
However, Nintendo won't be attending this year
Gamescom will take place in Germany next month and although Nintendo won't be attending the event, it seems The Pokémon Company will feature as one of the "line-up highlights" between 21st - 25th August 2024. Alongside Pokémon, some other companies mentioned include Sony, Square Enix, THQ Nordic,...
Tuesday12th Mar 2024
News The Pokémon Company Sets Up A New Subsidiary Called 'Pokémon Works'
Though its purpose is unknown
The Pokémon Company has seemingly set up a new subsidiary in Japan called 'Pokémon Works' after the company was registered on 4th March, 2024. As spotted by Serebii's Joe Merrick, the exact purpose of the subsidiary is unknown at this time, though it appears as though its location is in the same building as ILCA, the...
Thursday25th Jan 2024
Reminder The 3DS Pokémon Bank & Transporter Services Are Still Online
"But that may also end at some point in the future"
In case you missed it yesterday, Nintendo has now locked in the end date for 3DS and Wii U online play, with the services set to shut down on 8th April 2024. It's raised some questions about the future of Pokémon Bank and if you're wondering what the latest on this is, it's still the same...
Saturday16th Dec 2023
ICYMI Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC Compatibility
The Blueberry Pokédex has been added
Alongside the launch of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk, an update has also arrived for the storage service Pokemon Home. This bumps the application up to Version 3.2.1 and most importantly adds compatibility for the Part 2 DLC. Here's a bit about what you can expect from this update, which also...
Thursday12th Oct 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 2.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update your copy today
Following the release of The Teal Mask DLC last month, a new update for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has now been rolled out. This bumps the game up to version 2.0.2. It contains multiple bug fixes including some issues tied to Pokémon HOME transfers. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support...
Thursday5th Oct 2023
News Pokémon Bank Users Encouraged To Transfer Pokémon To Pokémon Home ASAP
Bank's online service may end "at some point in the future"
Yesterday, Nintendo announced it would be ending "online play and other functionality" for the 3DS and Wii U in "early April" next year. Although a lot of different parts of the 3DS online service will be impacted, one that won't be in the foreseeable future is Pokémon Bank for the 3DS...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
News Pokémon Home Version 3.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
This week Nintendo and The Pokémon Company launched the first part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. As part of this, new Pokémon HOME DLC connectivity has also gone live. This bumps the application up to Version 3.1.0. Here are the official patch notes (via Nintendo Everything): Pokémon Home...
Tuesday15th Aug 2023
News Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet DLC Connectivity In Version 3.1.0
It's on the way
In the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, it was revealed Pokémon HOME connectivity was also on the way. Although there was no date attached to this news, the official Japanese Pokémon website has now confirmed this update as Version 3.1.0, and it should be arriving soon. When the...
Sunday13th Aug 2023
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer Reveals Past-Gen Starters & Much More
Grass-type Mythical Pokémon Shaymin also spotted
Update [Sun 13th Aug, 2023 10:40 BST]: As promised, we've got some Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC news at the closing ceremony of the 2023 World Championships. It's focused on the second DLC for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk. Apart from the return of past-generation starters,...
Wednesday5th Jul 2023
News Pokémon HOME Version 3.0.1 Is Out Now On Mobile, Here's What's Included
The Switch is running on Version 3.0.0
Pokémon HOME is continually being improved with all sorts of patches and updates, and the latest one to arrive on the scene bumps the mobile version of the handy storage application up to version 3.0.1. Although it is just a small update, it does still address some pesky issues, especially if you've been...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Pokémon HOME's Newest Feature Lets You Change Your Pokémon's Moves
Get moving
Pokémon HOME's 3.0 update has been live for just over a week now. This update crucially added functionality with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, but The Pokémon Company isn't quite done there. Nintendo of America tweeted yesterday (via My Nintendo News) that players can change a Po
Tuesday30th May 2023
News Pokémon HOME Scarlet And Violet Update Now Live On Nintendo Switch
Available on the mobile app, too
Update [Tue 30th May, 2023 12:30 BST]: This Scarlet and Violet compatibility update for Pokémon HOME is now officially live! More information coming soon. Original [Tue 30th May, 2023 04:05 BST]: Last week, The Pokémon Company announced it would finally begin rolling out the Scarlet and Violet compatibility...
Friday26th May 2023
News Pokémon HOME Getting Scarlet And Violet Support In Update Next Week
It's official!
There's been a lot of confusion about when Pokémon Scarlet & Violet support would be added to Pokémon HOME after the company behind the game shared the wrong dates. Fortunately, it's now provided an update about when exactly players should be able to access this feature. According to The Pokémon Company (via social media),...
Friday19th May 2023
News Pokémon HOME Support Release Date For Scarlet And Violet "Mistakenly Announced"
Update: The Pokémon Company makes a correction
Update [Fri 19th May, 2023 20:22 BST]: Well... that was exciting for just over a day, wasn't it? The Pokémon Company has just revealed that yesterday's announcement — Pokémon HOME support for Scarlet & Violet will be live next week — was actually a mistake. On Twitter, the company revealed...
Thursday27th Apr 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 'Ultraball Backpack' Reward Available To Global Challenge Participants
Update: Registration opens today
Update #3 [Thu 27th Apr, 2023 04:30 BST]: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Global Challenge 2023 III has been announced - giving trainers the chance to get their hands on an Ultra Ball Canvas Backpack. Registration is open from 27th April until 4th May, and the battles will begin on 5th May and run until 7th May. If...
Thursday2nd Mar 2023
News Pokémon HOME Updated To Version 2.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Adds Scarlet and Violet competition information
This week's Pokémon Presents showcase teased that Scarlet and Violet support would be coming to Pokémon HOME at some point this year. Today, the HOME app has received an update which continues to add some Gen IX features, but not the transferring element that we're after — perhaps we were being a...
Tuesday28th Feb 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Get Pokémon HOME Support In "Early 2023"
Send your Pokémon to the cloud
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been out for a number of months now, but there's still no sign of Pokémon HOME support. It was mentioned during a previous showcase last November how it would be added after the game's release, and now at the latest event, it's been updated to an "early" release at some point in...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Finally, Shiny Heart Trim Furfrou Can Be Transferred From Pokémon GO To HOME
Completing the set
The elusive shiny version of Heart Trim Furfrou, a Valentine's Day exclusive in Pokémon GO, is now able to be transferred from the mobile game into Pokémon HOME! The Valentine's Day event started earlier today, and Serebii shared the news that — for
Wednesday1st Feb 2023
News Pokémon HOME Version 2.1.0 Now Live On Mobile, Here Are The Patch Notes
Ranked Battle data
Pokémon HOME has received another update today, and while it isn't the "big one" we're all waiting for, it's certainly making steps towards that. Serebii shared the update on Twitter, which is live on both iOS and Android. The Switch version is still under main
Thursday22nd Dec 2022
News The Pokémon Company Takes Crypto Company To Court Over NFT Game
Cease and desist
The Pokémon Company has taken an Australian crypto company to court over the unauthorised use of characters from the Pokémon franchise in an NFT game. As reported by Vooks, an Australian company called 'Pokémon Pty Ltd' (also known as Kotiota Studios) had set up a website advertising an upcoming NFT title called PokéWorld. In...
Sunday6th Nov 2022
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Linking With Pokémon GO In 2023
Unlock Gimmighoul's Roaming Form
Alongside the reveal of the new Ghost-type Pokémon Gimmighoul, The Pokémon Company has also confirmed the new generation games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be linking with Niantic's mobile title Pokémon GO in 2023. There's no exact release date for this rollout just yet, so keep an eye out for an update in...
Friday14th Oct 2022
News Pokémon Sword & Shield Ending Updates For Certain Online Services Next Month
"Most features will remain"
In the lead-up to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet next month, The Pokémon Company has announced it will end support for specific online services in the previous generation of games Pokémon Sword and Shield. As explained via Serebii.net, the "Wild Area news" is set to receive a final update on 1st November,...
Friday27th May 2022
News Pokémon HOME Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for Pokémon HOME - bumping the cloud storage service app up to Version 2.0.1. This latest update addresses some minor glitches and "other issues". Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Perfectly Nintendo: Pokémon HOME - Version 2.0.1 - Fixed an issue in which users’...
Wednesday25th May 2022
News Pokémon GO Hisuian Voltorb & Electrode Can Now Be Sent To Pokémon HOME
Gotta transfer 'em all
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo finally rolled out the Version 2.0.0 update for Pokémon HOME last week, making it compatible with the most recent entries in the series, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl & Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Now, Niantic has updated
Wednesday18th May 2022
News Pokémon HOME's Diamond & Pearl And Legends: Arceus Compatibility Update Now Live
Version 2.0.0 has arrived
Update [Wed 18th May, 2022 02:45 BST]: The Pokémon HOME Version 2.0.0 update is now officially live on the Nintendo Switch. At the moment, the servers are still undergoing maintenance, so you may not be able to access the app. Original article [Tue 17th May, 2022 03:00 BST]: At the end of last week, The Pokémon...
