Pokémon HOME is a cloud based system that serves as a multi-title storage hub.
Recent titles including Pokémon Bank, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus are all compatible.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet aren’t compatible with HOME at the moment, but they will be eventually; Nintendo confirmed as much and even narrowed it down to a particular season. Here’s everything we know about the release date of this feature.
When will Pokémon Scarlet and Violet be compatible with Pokémon HOME?
As confirmed by an official announcement, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be compatible with Pokémon HOME from May 24 onwards. It will coincide with the version 3.0.0 update set to release on the same day.
Players will be able to link and transfer Pokémon between the Generation IX titles and the storage app, and in turn, transfer Pokémon from previous titles. They’ll also be able to see information about their trainer rank, which Pokémon they use the most, battle data, stay in the loop with online competitions, and much more.
These are all important features, especially among players who have played all the recent titles and want to keep using the same trusty Pokémon they know and love in Paldea. It has been a bit of a painful wait, but it’s absolutely been worth it. You might even dust off the cobwebs off an old Pokéball and find an old favorite!
To celebrate the occasion, those who transfer a Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet into Pokémon HOME for the first time will receive a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.
