Pokémon HOME

Console: Mobile
Availability: Digital (eShop) exclusive
Genre: Service
North American Release Date: February 2020
Japanese Release Date: February 2020
European Release Date: February 2020
Supported Play Modes: TV, Tabletop, Handheld
Nintendo Switch Online Support: Online Play
amiibo Compatibility?: No

Synopsis

Pokémon Home is an upcoming cloud service for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, allowing users to transfer Pokémon between various games, use the GTS, and trade with other players. The service will be available in free (Basic Plan) and paid (Premium Plan) options. The Pokémon Home Premium Plan will cost 2.69 GBP for one month, 4.49 GBP for three months, and 14.39 GBP for 12 months.

For full details, see our article on Pokémon Home’s features. Otherwise, here’s a high-level breakdown:

Nintendo Switch version vs. mobile version

Feature	Nintendo Switch Version	Mobile Version
Move Pokémon with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!	Yes	No
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield	Yes	No
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Bank	Yes	Yes
Judge Pokémon	Yes	Yes
Trade Pokémon	No	Yes
Receive Mystery Gifts	No	Yes
Check Battle Data	No	Yes
Check News	No	Yes
Exchange Pokémon HOME Points for BP (Battle Points)	Yes	No

Basic Plan vs. Premium Plan

Feature	Basic Plan	Premium Plan
Moving Pokémon from Pokémon Bank	Unavailable	Available
Number of Pokémon that can be deposited	30 Pokémon	6,000 Pokémon
Number of Pokémon that can be placed in the Wonder Box at once	3 Pokémon	10 Pokémon
Number of Pokémon that can be placed in the GTS at once	1 Pokémon	3 Pokémon
Room Trade	Can participate	Can participate and host
Judge function	Unavailable	Available

Other Versions

At least one other version of this game exists, like an original release, alternate version, port, re-release, remake, or remaster. Click a game below for more information.