Pokemon Home monsters can now move to Pokemon Champions game

You can now move your monsters from Pokemon Home into Pokemon Champions. This is a new feature for players who want to use their old Pokemon in the new game.
By Newsroom | Gaming, Nintendo |

Recent reports detail a method for moving creatures from Nintendo's 'Pokemon Home' application into the recently launched 'Pokemon Champions' game. This process allows players to populate the new title with monsters previously acquired in other entries in the long-running series.

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The core mechanic involves first ensuring desired creatures are housed within the 'Pokemon Home' application. From there, users can initiate a transfer specifically targeted at 'Pokemon Champions.' This transfer is not instantaneous and requires a brief period for completion before the creatures appear within the 'Champions' game itself.

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"Confirm your choice, and your selected Pokémon will be sent to your Champions app." - Destructoid

Crucially, the functionality is a one-way street. Creatures obtained or trained within 'Pokemon Champions' cannot be sent back to 'Pokemon Home.' Similarly, any modifications or training applied to a Pokémon in 'Champions' do not reflect in its 'Home' status. This limitation suggests 'Pokemon Champions' acts as a destination rather than a hub for cross-game progression of individual monsters.

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PREPARATORY STEPS

To successfully transfer Pokémon, a prior step of depositing them into 'Pokemon Home' from other compatible games is mandatory. This involves opening 'Pokemon Home' on a Nintendo Switch device and selecting the creatures intended for the move. Users are advised to complete the initial 'Pokemon Champions' tutorial before attempting transfers.

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The transfer process from 'Pokemon Home' to 'Pokemon Champions' requires linking the two applications. This linking appears to be initiated from within 'Pokemon Home' itself, rather than from the 'Champions' interface.

FUNCTIONAL CONSTRAINTS

  • Held Items: Items attached to Pokémon within 'Pokemon Home,' such as Mega Stones, do not accompany the creatures to 'Pokemon Champions.'

  • One-Way Movement: Pokémon cannot be transferred from 'Pokemon Champions' back to 'Pokemon Home.'

  • No Training Reflection: Changes made to Pokémon within 'Pokemon Champions' do not carry over to their representation in 'Pokemon Home.'

CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION

The integration of 'Pokemon Home' functionality was made available in close proximity to the launch of 'Pokemon Champions.' Supported titles for transferring Pokémon into 'Pokemon Home' include a range of Nintendo Switch games, from the core series entries like 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Pokémon Legends: Arceus' to spin-offs. The method for transferring from 'Pokémon GO' is noted as being distinct from other games.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I move my Pokemon from Pokemon Home to Pokemon Champions?
First, make sure your desired Pokemon are in the Pokemon Home app. Then, start the transfer from Pokemon Home to Pokemon Champions. You will need to link the two apps together. The transfer takes a short time to complete.
Q: Can I move Pokemon from Pokemon Champions back to Pokemon Home?
No, this transfer is only one way. Pokemon you move to Pokemon Champions cannot be sent back to Pokemon Home. Also, any changes you make to a Pokemon in Champions will not show in Home.
Q: Do held items move with Pokemon from Pokemon Home to Pokemon Champions?
No, items like Mega Stones that are attached to Pokemon in Pokemon Home will not transfer over to Pokemon Champions. You will need to reattach items in the new game.
Q: What is the main reason for this Pokemon transfer feature?
This feature lets players use Pokemon they have already collected in other games within the new Pokemon Champions game. It helps players build their team faster in the new title.
Q: Which games can I transfer Pokemon from into Pokemon Home for use in Pokemon Champions?
You can transfer Pokemon from many Nintendo Switch games into Pokemon Home, including Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and others. The method for Pokemon GO is different.