Pokémon HOME

Pokémon HOME is a cloud based Pokémon storage system introduced in 2020, It allows players to connect and transfer Pokémon from all Pokémon main series games to Pokémon Games on Nintendo Switch. This includes the Nintendo 3DS games through Pokémon Bank, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu & Let's Go, Eevee, Pokémon Sword & Shield,Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl allowing for players to store all their Pokémon in one place.

Pokémon HOME was intended to pave the way forward with Pokémon connectivity for future games. It is available on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices.

Connectivity
Although the utility connects with all the games, the connections with Pokémon Bank and Pokémon GO are only one way. Once players put a Pokémon from these two into Pokémon HOME, they will not be able to transfer Pokémon back from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon GO nor Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Let's Go, Pokémon Sword & Shield, Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl however, can both deposit and withdraw Pokémon from Pokémon HOME.

The utility also has the capability of allowing for trades with friends and other players around the world directly through the Pokémon HOME mobile app either locally or worldwide online.

Pokémon GO Connectivity
Connectivity with Pokémon GO allows a one-way transfer for Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME, and therefore to other Pokémon games on Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon sent to Pokémon HOME from Pokémon GO can be further sent to Pokémon Sword & Shield once these Pokémon have been registered to Pokédex in Pokémon Sword & Shield. It might be a precautionary measure regarding Legendary Pokémon that are way easier to obtain in Pokémon GO than in Pokémon games on Nintendo Switch.

Features
The GO Transporter uses GO Transporter Energy to send Pokémon to Pokémon HOME, and the amount of energy required depends on the Pokémon being sent. Up to 25 Pokémon can be sent at once. Normal Pokémon requires minimal Energy to be sent, with higher CP Pokémon requiring more, although still a small amount. Shiny Pokémon however requires at least 20% Energy each, and Legendary Pokémon also requires a high amount.

GO Transporter Energy slowly recharges over time, but can be charged instantly using PokéCoins.

History

 * November, 2020 – connection to Pokémon HOME was open being available for players level 40
 * November, 2020 – connection to Pokémon HOME was open being available for players level 37 and above
 * Three hours later – connection to Pokémon HOME was made available for players level 35 and above
 * Three hours later – connection to Pokémon HOME was made available for players level 33 and above
 * November, 2020 – connection to Pokémon HOME was open being available for players level 30 and above
 * Seven hours later – connection to Pokémon HOME was made available for players level 24 and above
 * November, 2020 – connection to Pokémon HOME was open being available for players level 21 and above
 * Three hours later – connection to Pokémon HOME was made available for players level 12 and above
 * November, 2020 – connection to Pokémon HOME was open being available for all players

Trivia

 * The connectivity feature between Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME was announced before the initial release of Pokémon HOME.
 * Since the release of Pokémon HOME back in February, 2020, there was no connectivity with Pokémon GO available.
 * The feature was re-announced in later September, 2020, to finally be released later in 2020.
 * The Pokémon HOME Event was held to celebrate the integration between Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME.