Pokémon HOME
- Console: Nintendo Switch
- 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 |
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