The six-month-long wait for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet to receive Pokémon HOME compatibility is nearly over. Players will be able to transfer Pokémon between Scarlet & Violet and Pokémon HOME starting on May 23rd, 2023 at 6 PM PDT.
From Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet version 3.0.0 onward, players will be able to link Pokémon HOME with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.#PokemonScarletViolet ❤️💜 pic.twitter.com/mAz4rjA8aU
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 18, 2023
With this update Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Pokémon can transfer from either game onto the app or vice-versa. Notably, Pokémon from Scarlet & Violet may also be sent back to some of the previous games. The titles Pokémon can be transferred back to are Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Legends Arceus, and Sword & Shield. Of course though, there are some limitations. Pokémon can only be transferred back a generation if their species existed in that title. Additionally, they won’t be able to bring over moves they can’t learn in said game.
Finally, when Pokémon HOME connects with Scarlet & Violet, players will be eligible for a new Mystery Gift. This Mystery Gift will contain Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito with their hidden abilities. Players can receive them by transferring a Pokémon from Scarlet & Violet to HOME and having the mobile app.
Starting 5/24, get special Pokémon when you link Pokémon HOME with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 18, 2023
You’ll be able to receive a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.#PokemonScarletViolet ❤️💜 pic.twitter.com/sL5v6mSqgT
Update, May 19th, 2023: The Pokémon Company clarified that HOME compatibility will not be coming out May 23rd, 2023. The final release date will be announced again later. We will update this article with the proper date when that becomes available.
We put the cart before the Mudsdale!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 19, 2023
Earlier we mistakenly posted that Pokémon HOME version 3.0.0 would launch on May 23/24. However, the actual release date is yet to be announced. 3.0.0 is coming soon though, so please continue to follow our pages for more information! https://t.co/a8NZqJIPAn
Update, May 25th, 2023: Pokémon HOME's update maintenance is now scheduled to begin May 29th, 2023 at 5 PM PDT. The update may take up to May 30th, 2023, 11 PM PDT.
Note that this update could take until 5/30 at 11pm PT to complete. Thank you for your patience.
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 26, 2023
Author’s Note: I love being able to use my older Pokémon in new games so I'm really looking forward to this. Plus, I can't wait to see how the meta for Scarlet and Violet is going to change with all the HOME transfers! But what about you? Please let us know in the comments below!
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