Niantic has made no secret of the fact you can connect Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, allowing you to transfer your favourite monsters between your phone and Nintendo Switch.
There are numerous benefits for doing this, like earning bonus XP and Candy, the Mystery Box item, and to see your favourite monsters wandering around your GO Park on the big screen.
Setting up the connection and transferring Pokémon is pretty easy too – at least, once you know how. That's what this guide is for, to each you the basics.
How To Connect Pokémon GO To Pokémon: Let's Go On Switch
Simply follow the super simple steps below and you'll connect Pokémon GO and Let's Go faster than you can say, errr, let's go.
- Boot up Pokémon GO on your phone and Pokémon: Let's Go on your Switch.
- On Pokémon GO, hit the Poké Ball to view the main menu, then hit 'Settings'.
- Select 'Nintendo Switch' and then opt to 'Connect to Nintendo Switch' to activate pairing mode.
- Now go back to Pokémon: Let's Go and press 'X' or the up arrow to open your menu (or the menu button on the Poké Ball Plus) then hit 'Y' to enter 'Options'.
- Scroll up to 'Open Pokémon GO Settings' and select it.
- Press 'A' or the right arrow and choose 'Yes' when the game asks you if you'd like to pair with Pokémon GO.
- Pokémon: Let's Go will then search for a nearby Pokémon GO account and should find yours after a short interval if you've followed the instructions correctly.
- Hit 'Yes' to pair and you're good to, errrrrr, go!
How To Transfer Pokémon Between Pokémon GO And Pokémon: Let's Go On Nintendo Switch
Follow the steps above to pair Pokémon GO with Pokémon: Let's Go and you're ready to start transferring Pokémon. It's important to note though that you can't actually access this feature until you reach Fuschia City, which is a little ways into the game.
If you're already there, here's how to transfer Pokémon:
- Boot up Pokémon: Let's Go and head to Fuschia City.
- Visit the 'GO Park Complex' and speak to the attendant. Select the option to 'Bring Pokémon'.
- Boot up Pokémon GO and hit the Poké Ball icon then tap 'Pokémon'.
- Tap the Nintendo Switch icon at the top right of the next screen.
- Select the Pokémon that you'd like to transfer to Pokémon: Let's Go and then hit 'Send to Nintendo Switch'.
- Your Pokémon should then appear in GO Park within Pokémon: Let's Go.
Pokémon GO And Let's Go Transfer FAQ - All Of Your Questions Answered
Below, we'd like to round up a bunch of frequently asked questions involving transferring so you know what you're getting yourself into by using this feature.
What's The Point In Transferring Pokémon?
Other than for the pure joy of hanging out with your favourite Pokémon on the big screen, transferring Pokémon to Let's Go from GO serves two pretty important purposes.
Firstly, and most importantly, it lets you fill out your Pokédex much faster than normal. Heck, you might even be able to transfer enough Pokémon right away to fill out your Pokédex immediately.
The second, and most exciting, reason to transfer Pokémon from GO to Let's Go is to get your hands on the brand new Pokémon Meltan and its evolution Melmetal.
Can I Transfer Any Pokémon?
Nope! As of this moment, you can only transfer Pokémon from the Kanto region, as well as Meltan, and Melmetal. However, Game Freak made it clear that if Pokémon: Let's Go is sufficiently popular, that we could see other regions make the cut later on, paving the way for the rest of the Pokémon to join the game.
Will My Pokémon Be Exactly The Same?
No, a Pokémon's stats will be affected in the transition. This is due to the fact that Pokémon GO features only three stats (or IVs) in attack, defence, and stamina, but Let's Go splits these into six. During the transfer, a Pokémon's stats will adapt to the new system accordingly. It should perform comparably to its Pokémon GO version, despite the slight difference in stats.
Can I Transfer Pokémon From Pokémon: Let's Go To Pokémon GO?
No, you can only transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Let's Go at this time. You can't even transfer Pokémon back once transferred.
Is There A Limit To The Number Of Pokémon GO Accounts I Can Connect To Nintendo Switch?
No limits! You can connect an unlimited number of Pokémon GO accounts to Let's Go, including your friend's and family's accounts.
What Is The Mystery Box And How Do I Use It To Unlock Meltan?
The Mystery Box is a special item you earn in Pokémon GO when you first transfer a Pokémon to Let's Go. When you use it, you'll have an increased chance to catch Meltan for a limited time. When the box closes, you'll have to wait seven days to open it again.
If I Lose Connection While Transferring Pokémon, Will I Lose Them?
That is a possibility, yes. Your best bet is to only transfer Pokémon when you're in an environment with a secure and stable network connection.
Was this guide useful? Have you successfully transferred any Pokémon between Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let's Go? Let us know in the comments section below.
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So should I only transfer my weak Pokemon and level them up in game? I don't want to lose my strongest ones since it's significantly harder on Pokemon Go to gather strong Pokemon since you can't level them up (Powering them up is not the same)
@JamesJose7 Exactly
@JamesJose7 I would only transfer ones that you don't plan on using in PoGo. I myself am only transferring duplicate Gen 1 shines
Can you use the pokemon you transfer from pokemon go in battle?
@Katelyn1223 @peanutbuttercup great, thanks
I would recommend to transfer pokemon after playing the story and getting most of the pokemon because it could be gamebreaking to transfer such a strong pokemon into Lets Go. Also dont walk too much around with a pokemon in your Pokeball Plus, because a busy day could pump it up 15 levels... or just Pokemon you dont plan on using in your team and just do it for evolutions
Well that's not as simple as I thought it would be. I thought our Nintendo Switch account would connect to our always online Go account and that would be that.
Thanks for the info on Fuchsia city, now I don't have to worry about it until after then.
There's one thing I haven't been clear on, does the Nintendo Switch need to be connected online in order to transfer Pokémon from a connected Pokémon Go account?
My intention is to bring my Switch to some local players so they can send across a Pokémon and let them use the Wonder Box to get Meltan.
@xpromisedx I'm guilty of using the Pokeball Plus to jack up the levels of certain Pokemon. I don't plan on using them until the post game with master trainers though
"What are you waiting for?" - I'm not in Fuschia City yet. LOL! Not enough hours in my day between work and other things. Hopefully soon though, I want Meltan!
@Katelyn1223 yea that is what i am doing to. To play them later on when the rest of my team has same level. Or i stop running around with them as soon as the caught up with team and then stop hehe... my team is overleveled anyway because i went on a 40+ catch streak to get one certain pokemon. I just beat the 3rd arena dude and my pokemon are around 30 already haha
@xpromisedx Don't worry, the curve will hit soon
I had my lvl 45 Mew die in Fuchsia gym
Is it possible to know what level your PoGo Pokemon will be before they're transferred to Let's Go?
@HobbitGamer nice! That is actually great news!!
Sorry for your mew tho haha
Is the Pokémon level cap in Let’s Go still a 100 like in the normal games? Or is it based on CP like in Pokémon Go?
@Meaty-cheeky I’m pretty sure there’s still a level cap of 100, but you still have CP too. Even after your Pokémon reaches max level you can still up their CP with candies that you get from tradin Pokémon back to the professor. But even then, I think there’s a max your Pokémon can get to based on their IV’s. It’s not like you can indefinitely power up your Pokémon lol
All I do is collect in pogo I’m not big on gyms/raids but I do got several gen 1 shinys to transfer so I am hype about getting to Fuschia City when I eventually do. I’ve been taking my time so far.
I don't get the trading in this game, I have haunter, gravellar and kadabra but I don't have any mates with this game so how the hell can I ever get their evolved forms
@playstation_king Check out the Let’s Go thread in the forums! You can set up a trade there. I know I have a haunter I need to evolve, too
@Draxa That’s all I do for PoGo, as well. The ball got me 27 Kanto Pokémon on my route to/from work today.
I am waiting for a Pokémon game that isn't tied to a phone or overpriced accessories.
@HobbitGamer nice I haven’t even synced mine yet I’ve been slacking I’ll have to get on it then.
@Katelyn1223 @meaty-cheeky I imagine this is because Let's Go's version of EV (effort values). They were replaced with AV (awakening values) in Let's Go, which can be increased with candy. Which is probably why CP goes up, because CP is essentially a stand-in for your total stats and level.
@Pendergast Yes. What basically happens is when they're transferred over, they're put in the Go Park. Where you're given the ability to recapture them for your let's go game. Their stats are then converted to something appropriate for lets go and they're fully functioning Pokemon.
@JamesJose7 Their stats are rerolled, so it's best to transfer the ones you were willing to give up for candy anyway.
It really is impressively simple to do. I mainly came here because it wasn't clear how many accounts you can connect and I was afraid to go the trial and error route.
Knowing I can connect both my Go accounts is very nice!
Let's be friends in Pokémon GO! My Trainer Code is 3287 0288 1960!
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