Pokemon Legends: Arceus now has Pokemon HOME compatibility in Update 2.0 starting May 18, 2022. Read on to learn more about the release date, how to transfer Pokemon, restrictions for transferring Pokemon, and how to download it on Nintendo Switch and mobile!
Pokemon HOME Related Guides | |
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Pokemon HOME Guide | Legends: Arceus Pokemon Transferrable to BDSP |
List of Contents
- Pokemon HOME Release Date
- Pokemon HOME Version 2.0.0
- Legends: Arceus Transfer Restrictions
- How to Transfer Pokemon to and from HOME
- Does Pokemon HOME Work With Legends: Arceus?
- How to Download Pokemon HOME
- Subscription Plans and Pricing
- Is Nintendo Switch Online Required?
- Pokemon Legends Arceus News
Pokemon HOME Release Date
Pokemon HOME for Legends: Arceus is Out Now!
Release Date | May 18, 2022 |
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Pokemon HOME can now be used with Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Download the latest version to begin transferring Pokemon!
Pokemon HOME Version 2.0.0
Pokemon HOME ver 2.0.0 is out now. You can now transfer Pokemon from Legends: Arceus and BDSP to Pokemon Home.
Version 2.0 Features |
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✓ Provided HOME Compatibility for Legends: Arceus |
✓ Strange Balls as a New Pokeball |
✓ Claim Special Pokemon |
Provided Compatability for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
The 2.0.0 update now allows transfer of Pokemon between Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Strange Ball
Pokemon caught and transferred from Pokemon Brilliand Diamond and Shining Pearl will appear inside Strange Balls regardless of what Pokeball they were originally caught in. This also applies to Pokemon caught in the game and transferred to Pokemon BDSP from Legends: Arceus.
Strange Ball Effect and How to Get
Claim Special Pokemon
Players will receive special Pokemon when linking each game to Pokemon Home.
Depositing a Pokemon from Pokemon Legends: Arceus will reward you with Rowlet, Cyndaquil. amd Oshawott with maximum effort levels as Mystery Gifts.
Legends: Arceus Special Pokemon | ||
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Rowlet | Cyndaquil | Oshawott |
Legends: Arceus Transfer Restrictions
Pokemon HOME Restrictions |
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✗ Some Pokemon Are Unable to Be Transferred |
✗ Pokemon Will Have Their Moves Changed |
✗ Alpha Pokemon Become Normal Pokemon |
✗ Pokemon Transferred Receive Random Abilities |
Some Pokemon Cannot Be Transferred
You cannot transfer Pokemon to Pokemon Legends: Arceus that are not in the game.
Hisui Pokedex and List of All Pokemon
Pokemon Will Not Change Formes
Pokemon with Hisuian Formes will retain their formes when transferred to Pokemon HOME. Similarly, Pokemon with regular formes will not assume their Hisuian Formes when transferring to Legends: Arceus. Pokemon in their Hisuian Formes cannot be transferred to BDSP from Pokemon HOME. They will retain their Hisuian Formes while in their box in Pokemon HOME.
Pokemon Will Have Their Moves Changed
Moveset Change | |
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Pokemon transferred to Pokemon Legends: Arceus will have their moves immediately changed to their learnset at that level.
Alpha Pokemon Become Normal Pokemon
Alpha Pokemon | |
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Alpha Pokemon transferred from Pokemon Legends: Arceus will become normal non-Alpha Pokemon but will regain its Alpha status once transferred back.
Alpha Pokemon have a visible red stamp next to their language in Pokemon HOME.
Pokemon Transferred Receive Random Abilities
Pokemon from Legends: Arceus don't have Abilities but will receive one once transferred to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Abilities Gained are Random
Pokemon with more than one Ability will gain a random Ability once transferred to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
How to Transfer Pokemon to and from HOME
Use Pokemon HOME on Your Nintendo Switch
Transferring Pokemon from HOME will most likely be the same way you transfer Pokemon from previous Pokemon games like Sword and Shield and Let's Go!
How to Transfer Pokemon | |
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1 | Open Pokemon HOME on your Nintendo Switch. |
2 | On the Main Menu, select Pokemon to display your save files. |
3 | Select your save file of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. |
4 | Drag and drop your Pokemon between the two boxes. (Pokemon HOME on the left and Pokemon Legends: Arceus on the right) |
Does Pokemon HOME Work With Legends: Arceus?
Legends: Arceus Now Supported!
May 18th's Pokemon HOME update (Version 2.0.0) enables Pokemon transfers from Pokemon Legends: Arceus to Pokemon HOME!
Pokemon HOME support for Legends: Arceus and BDSP was first teased during the Pokemon Presents on August 18, 2021. Pokemon HOME is a subscription-based cloud service for Pokemon games on mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch.
August 18 Pokemon Presents: Everything We Learned
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Compatibility
Together with Pokemon Legends Arceus, Pokemon HOME will also support Pokemon transfers from Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!
How to Download Pokemon HOME
On the Nintendo Switch
Pokemon HOME is available to download on your Nintendo Switch for free on the Nintendo eShop.
How to Download Pokemon HOME on the Switch | |
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1 | Go to the Switch Home Screen. |
2 | Select Nintendo eShop (Be sure to be connected to the Internet and have a Nintendo account linked). |
3 | Select the Profile you want to use. |
4 | Search for Pokemon HOME in the search bar. |
5 | Select and Download Pokemon HOME. |
On Mobile Devices
Pokemon HOME is available to download on Apple devices through the App Store and on Android devices through Google Play, both are free on their respective devices.
How to Download Pokemon HOME on Mobile Devices | |
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1 | Launch the App Store (for Apple) or Google Play (for Android) . |
2 | Search for Pokemon HOME. |
3 | Select and download. |
Subscription Plans and Pricing
Basic Plan
Basic Plan |
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The Basic Plan is FREE of charge, but gives users limited access such as the number of Pokemon that can be deposited, and feature unavailability. |
Premium Plan
Premium Plan | |||
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The Premium Plan allows you to access more features, which is available through a monthly to yearly subscription. | |||
1 month (30 days) | 3 months (90 days) | 12 months (365 days) | |
Price | $2.99 | $4.99 | $15.99 |
Prices are subject to change.
Plan Comparison and Features
Feature | Basic Plan | Premium Plan |
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Moving from Pokemon Bank | - | Available |
Pokemon Box Capacity | 30 Pokemon | 60 Pokemon |
Wonder Box Capacity | 3 Pokemon | 10 Pokemon |
GTS Box Capacity | 1 Pokemon | 3 Pokemon |
Room Trade | Join only | Join and create |
Judge Function | - | Available |
Is Nintendo Switch Online Required?
Required to Use Pokemon Home
In addition to a subscription to Pokemon Home, you will also need to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online to use the service on your Nintendo Switch. It is also required for other online features in the game such as trading and playing multiplayer.
Multiplayer Guide: Is Online or Co-op Available?
Pokemon Legends Arceus News
News and Game Info
Pokemon HOME News
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All Latest News
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- Pokemon Day 2022 Updated 11/23/2022 Catch up on Pokemon Day 2022's week-long Event Details
- Free Pokemon Giveaways Updated 2/23/2022 All Pokemon Giveaway Events by Game8!
- Release Date Updated 11/23/2022 Learn more about the release date and release time of Pokemon Legends: Arceus!
- Release Time and Countdown Updated 1/28/2022 Read on for a release countdown and a list of regions in order of release time!
- How to Preorder and All Preorder Bonuses Updated 4/21/2022 Find out how and where to preorder Pokemon Legends: Arceus and all preorder bonuses!
- How to Get Mystery Gifts Updated 11/23/2022 Learn how to unlock and receive Mystery Gifts, list of Mystery Gift codes, and all free gifts in Pokemon Legends Arceus!
- Will There Be DLC? Updated 4/4/2022 Find out possible DLC and content updates that could come in the future!
- All Game Editions and Bundles Updated 12/23/2021 Learn all special editions, versions, price, and bonuses before Pokemon Legends: Arceus' release.
- Preload Date and Guide Updated 1/21/2022 Learn how to preload, preload requirements, and what date preload will be available for the game.
- Is Multiplayer or Co-op Available? Updated 11/23/2022 Find out all online and multiplayer features, such as trading and Pokemon HOME, and if Nintendo Switch Online is required!
- How to Get Shaymin Kimono Set Updated 1/19/2022 Learn how to get the Shaymin Kimono Set with Pokemon Sword and Shield save data!
- How to Get Pikachu and Eevee Masks Updated 1/19/2022 Find out how to get the Pikachu and Eevee Masks with Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee save data!
- How to Get Modern Team Galactic Set Updated 1/19/2022 Learn how to get the Modern Team Galactic Set with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl save data!
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- All Ancestors of Diamond and Pearl Characters Updated 2/16/2022 Learn about all ancestors of Diamond and Pearl characters and possible ancestors of characters from other Pokemon games!
- Map Size Updated 3/21/2022 Learn about the game's map size, how large the map is, and how many areas there are in the Hisui region!
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- Pokemon HOME Compatibility and Release Date Updated 5/19/2022 Learn about Pokemon HOME compatibility and how to download Pokemon HOME before support arrives for Pokemon Legends Arceus in 2022!
- Can You Battle with Other Players? Updated 1/28/2022 Learn about online battles, ranked battle, and if you can battle with other players in Pokemon Legends: Arceus!
- Will There Be a Demo or Beta Version? Updated 1/4/2022 Learn about demo and beta version release announcements and the history of mainline Pokemon games demos on the Nintendo Switch!
- Will Pokemon Legends Arceus Have Voice Acting? Updated 3/22/2022 Learn about the likelihood of voice over dialogue and voice actors in the new Pokemon RPG!
- Version 1.0.1 Patch Notes Updated 11/23/2022 Read about the release of Version 1.0.1 and the update patch notes.
- All Error Types and How to Fix Updated 2/23/2022 Find out about all the errors and issues in the game and how to fix them!
- Version 1.0.2 Patch Notes Updated 2/14/2022 Read about the release of Version 1.0.2 and its patch notes!
- Are Abilities in the Game? Updated 2/20/2022 Find out if Pokemon have hidden Abilities!
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- Known Bugs Updated 2/21/2022 Check out the latest bugs, glitches, and exploits in the game!
All News Categories
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All Other News
Game Features | |
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All Gameplay Features and Everything We Know | New Pokemon and Regional Variants |
Starter Pokemon | Game Genre |
Battle System | Connections to Sinnoh Remakes |
Mega Evolutions | National Dex |
Exp. Share | Gyms |