This page explains which Pokémon games can currently connect with Pokémon HOME.
Compatible Games¶
The following Pokémon games can connect with Pokémon HOME:
| Game | Format | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon GO | Mobile devices | One-way |
Pokémon Let’s Go  Pikachu &  Eevee |
Nintendo Switch | Freely, but cannot return to original game if sent to Sword & Shield |
| Pokémon Sword & Shield | Nintendo Switch | Freely |
| Pokémon Bank | Nintendo 3DS | One-way |
Pokémon Legends  Arceus |
Nintendo Switch | Freely |
| Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (Coming Soon) | Nintendo Switch | Freely |
Pokémon Bank¶
It’s worth noting that you can potentially transfer Pokémon from the first seven generations by passing them through Pokémon Bank, then Pokémon HOME.
The following Pokémon games can connect with Pokémon Bank:
| Game | Format | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon X & Y (Gen 6) | Nintendo 3DS | Freely, but cannot return to original game if sent to Gen 7 |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Gen 6) | Nintendo 3DS | Freely, but cannot return to original game if sent to Gen 7 |
| Pokémon Sun & Moon (Gen 7) | Nintendo 3DS | Freely |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (Gen 7) | Nintendo 3DS | Freely |
The following Pokémon games can connect with Pokémon Bank’s companion app Poké Transporter, which sends them to Pokémon Bank:
| Game | Format | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Black & White (Gen 5) | Nintendo DS | One-way |
| Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 (Gen 5) | Nintendo DS | One-way |
| Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow (Gen 1; Virtual Console) | Nintendo 3DS | One-way |
| Pokémon Gold, Silver & Crystal (Gen 2; Virtual Console) | Nintendo 3DS | One-way |
Legacy Games¶
For the remaining games:
- You can transfer Pokémon from Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen (Gen 3) to Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver (Gen 4) via the Pal Park in the Gen 4 games (one-way). You will need a Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite with a GameBoy Advance slot.
- You can transfer Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver (Gen 4) to Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 (Gen 5) via the Poké Transfer Lab in the Gen 5 games (one-way). You will need two Nintendo DS, 2DS or 3DS consoles.
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