Pokémon Champions Release Date: Prepare Your Teams with Pokémon HOME

Pokémon Champions Release Date: Get Ready to Battle!

The arrival of Pokémon Champions is a monumental event for fans of the Game Freak series! This new, free-to-play competitive title is launching on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Android, and iOS (iPhone or iPad), promising a fresh and exciting competitive experience. But before you jump into the fray, strategic team building is key. This guide will walk you through preparing your favorite Pokémon for battle using Pokémon HOME.

Why Pokémon HOME is Essential for Pokémon Champions

To truly excel in Pokémon Champions, you’ll want to leverage your existing Pokémon collections from games like Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Z-A, and even Pokémon GO. Pokémon HOME is the bridge that allows you to seamlessly transfer these Pokémon, creating the ultimate competitive team.

How to Transfer Pokémon to Pokémon HOME

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get your Pokémon ready for Pokémon Champions:

Install Pokémon HOME: Download and install the Pokémon HOME app on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. While not required for transfers from other Switch games, it’s essential for trading.
Access Your Game Saves: Open Pokémon HOME on your console. You’ll see save files from all compatible games where you’ve caught Pokémon.
Select and Transfer: Choose the game save and select the Pokémon you want to transfer to your Pokémon HOME boxes.

Compatible Games for Transferring

You can transfer Pokémon from the following Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games:

Pokémon Scarlet
Pokémon Violet
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Pokémon Let’s Go, Eevee!

Transferring Pokémon from Pokémon GO

The process for transferring Pokémon from Pokémon GO is slightly different:

Initiate Transfer in Pokémon GO: Go to the Settings menu in Pokémon GO.
Connect to Pokémon HOME: Select Connected Devices and Services > Pokémon HOME > Send Pokémon.
Receive in Pokémon HOME: A notification will appear in the Pokémon HOME mobile app, allowing you to receive your transferred Pokémon.

Trading Pokémon

Important Note: You cannot trade Pokémon directly from Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Trading must be done through the mobile app, using the “Trades” tab. Be aware that the free plan limits you to 10 trades per day.

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