Do You Need a Pokémon Bank Subscription for Pokémon HOME?
Pokémon Bank and Pokémon HOME are two essential tools for Pokémon fans, allowing them to transfer and store their beloved pocket monsters. However, if you’re new to both services, you might wonder if you need a subscription to Pokémon Bank to use Pokémon HOME. In this article, we’ll break down the requirements and features of both services to help you make an informed decision.
No, an NSO Membership is Not Required for Pokémon HOME
Let’s get straight to the point: you don’t need a Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscription to use Pokémon HOME. While NSO offers premium features like online multiplayer, cloud saves, and NES games, Pokémon HOME operates independently of this subscription. You can use Pokémon HOME without an NSO subscription, but you will require a Pokémon Bank subscription (more on that later) to access some of its features.
Pokémon Bank Subscription Requirements
Premium Plan: If you want to access Pokémon Home’s premium features, such as unlimited storage, advanced searches, and the ability to transfer Pokémon from other Pokémon games, you’ll need a Pokémon Bank subscription.
Free Plan: There is a free plan, but it comes with significant limitations. You can transfer up to 30 Pokémon, and you’ll encounter frequent prompts to upgrade to the premium plan.
Pokémon HOME Features with Pokémon Bank Subscription
By subscribing to Pokémon Bank and linking it to your Pokémon HOME account, you can:
- Unlimited Storage: Store as many Pokémon as you want in your Pokémon HOME boxes
- Advanced Searches: Use advanced search filters to find specific Pokémon
- Transfer Pokémon: Transfer Pokémon from other Pokémon games (like Pokémon Sword and Shield) to Pokémon HOME
What Happens When Your Pokémon Bank Subscription Expire?
If you let your Pokémon Bank subscription expire, you won’t lose your Pokémon. However, you will need to reactivate your subscription to access your Pokémon Home Premium Plan features. Pokémon saved in Pokémon Bank will be unaffected, but you will no longer be able to transfer new Pokémon to the service.
Do I Need to Transfer My Hacked Pokémon to Pokémon Home?
Important Alert: If you use unauthorized means to create Pokémon or modify their data, these Pokémon will not be accepted by Pokémon HOME or the Pokémon Company. To clarify, if you have modified or hacked Pokémon, DO NOT attempt to transfer them to Pokémon HOME.
Pokémon HOME Box Size and Limitations
If you’re wondering how much storage space you’ll need for your Pokémon collection, here’s a quick overview:
| Box Size | Pokémon Capacity |
|---|---|
| Unlimited | 6,000 Pokémon |
Transferring Pokémon from Sleep App to Pokémon HOME
Currently, there is no option to transfer Pokémon from the Pokémon Sleep app to Pokémon HOME. The app can only be used with in-app features and is exclusive to the mobile version.