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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Pokemon HOME Version 3.0.0 Compatibility Patch Update (May 30)

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★ Live Raid Events: 7☆ Goodra and 5☆ Blissey!
✬ Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Shiny Rewards:
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Pokemon HOME Connectivity
The Pokemon HOME Compatibility Update is now underway in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)! In version 3.0.0 players will be able to trade Pokemon between Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon HOME and the previous games! Additionally, players will be eligible to receive the starter Pokemon with Hidden Abilities, Roaming Form Gimmighoul, customize movesets and more!

Pokemon HOME 3.0.1 Update

Bug Fixes for Pokemon HOME

Pokemon HOME 3.0.1 Bug Fixes
Checkmark Fixes issues with Spinda's spots being displayed incorrectly.

Checkmark Fixes issues with Pokemon transferred from Pokemon Legends: Arceus not being registered in the National Pokedex.

Checkmark Fixes display issues with certain ribbons.

Checkmark Other bug fixes.

The mobile version of Pokemon HOME has been released and along with it are fixes for multiple bugs previously found within the software.

Alpha Pokemon Jumbo Mark Bug Fix

Pokemon SV - Pokemon HOME Alpha Pokemon Jumbo Mark Fix
Prior to the 3.0.1 update, certain Pokemon, namely Hisuian Zoroark, Hisuian Goodra, and Overqwil, did not recieve a Jumbo Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) even though they were classified as Alphas in Legends: Arceus.

The bug has since been fixed and will recieve the proper Mark if redeposited to Bank, save and quit, and move it back into Scarlet or Violet!

How to Transfer Pokemon from Pokemon HOME

Pokemon HOME x Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Compatibility Release Date

Pokemon HOME Compatibility Update now Over!

The Pokemon HOME compatibility update maintenance began at May 29, 5PM PST (May 30, 0am UTC), and is now over! The maintenance time lasted for 6 hours, ending at May 29, 11 PM PST (May 30, 6am UTC), at which point players can finally start transferring Pokemon from HOME to Scarlet and Violet.

Gradual Rollout After Update
(Earliest 11pm PST)

According to the Maintenance notice on the Pokemon HOME app, users will be able to log in at staggered times after the update, to avoid server strain on Pokemon HOME's servers. It is expected that some players will be able to transfer their Pokemon immediately after the update at 11pm PST, but some players might access Pokemon HOME much later.

Pokemon HOME Compatibility Previously Delayed

Pokemon has recently announced that the scheduled date for Pokemon HOME compatibility on May 24 was a mistake. The actual release date for Patch 3.0.0 will be on May 29 instead.

Pokemon HOME Support Release Date

Pokemon HOME Version 3.0 Patch Notes

  • Added Compatibility with Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
  • Added a feature that allows players to view a Pokemon's stats from different games it's been in
  • Added Challenges and Stickers

Additionally, players who can now access Pokemon HOME can now send Roaming Form Gimmighoul and Gholdengo from Pokemon GO to Pokemon HOME!

Pokemon BDSP Transfer Restriction

Players have also discovered a restriction when transferring Pokemon between games. When moving Pokemon under Level 100 from BDSP to Scarlet and Violet, and then Hyper Training the Pokemon, it cannot be transferred back to BDSP unless it is Levelled up to 100 in Pokemon SV.

Updates and Patch Notes

Gen 9 HA Starter Pokemon HOME Connection Mystery Gift Bonus

Sprigatito, Quaxly and Fuecoco with Hidden Abilities Mystery Gift!

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Players who link their game with Pokemon HOME will be rewarded with a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with their Hidden Abilities Protean, Unaware and Moxie respectively in the mobile version of Pokemon HOME!

Ability Effect
Moxie The user's Attack is increased by one stage whenever it knocks out another Pokemon.
Protean Changes the user's type to the type of the move it's about to use.
Unaware The user ignores the opponent's stat changes when attacking.

Hidden Ability (HA) Gen 9 Starter Pokemon HOME Mystery Gift

Transfer Roaming Form Gimmighoul to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Catch Roaming Gimmighoul in Pokemon Go and Send to Scarlet and Violet through Pokemon HOME!

Roaming form Gimmighoul and Gholdengo
It has also been confirmed by Pokemon that players will finally be able to transfer their Roaming Form Gimmighoul to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through Pokemon HOME!
How to Link with Pokemon GO and Rewards

Pokemon HOME Custom Move Tailor and Stored Movesets

Tweak Movesets with the Move Tailor

A new feature in version 3.0.0 called Move Tailor allows you to customize your Pokemon's moveset before sending it out to a game, based on its learned moves, as well as available moves within the game it is moving to!

Pokemon HOME will also store data for each of your Pokemon's movesets per game which will make it easily accessible to players looking to swap Pokemon movesets.

Pokemon HOME Custom Move Tailor and Stored Movesets Details

Pokemon HOME Backwards Compatibility

Transfer Back and Forward Between Titles!

As can be seen by the diagram above, Pokemon can be traded back and forth between Pokemon HOME and the newer Switch Pokemon titles. This means that transferring Pokemon backwards to Legends Arceus, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Sword and Shield will be possible! Note that only Pokemon that exist within those titles will be transferrable, so no sending Tinkaton to Galar to wreak havoc on their Corviknight Flying Taxi Service unfortunately!

All Pokemon HOME Transferable Pokemon

Pokemon Obtain the Same Tera Type as Regular Typing when Imported to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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When a Pokemon from an older game make their way into Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, their Tera Type will be determined by their regular typing. This could be a great way to obtain high IV or Shiny Pokemon with the desired Tera Type that would be difficult to get otherwise! Examples that come to mind are Steel Tera Scizor, Steel Tera Gholdengo and Flying Tera Dragonite!
Best Pokemon Tier List

New Features in 3.0.0 of Pokemon HOME

Move Tailor

Move Tailor Custom Moveset per game
There will be a new feature in version 3.0.0 which will allow you to customize your Pokemon's moveset before sending it out to a game, based on its learned moves, as well as available moves within the game it is moving to! In addition to this, Pokemon HOME will store data for each of your Pokemon's movesets per game. This information will be easily accessible to players, allowing you to easily and freely look between and swap movesets.
List of All Moves

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet x Pokemon HOME Challenge Rewards

Roaming Form Gimmighoul Challenge Reward
It has also been confirmed that there will be Pokemon Scarlet and Violet centered challenges and rewards in Pokemon HOME. You will need to send certain numbers of specific Pokemon from specific games to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and vica versa in order to clear these challenges.

Earn LP in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon HOME Points will be Transferrable for LP to use in Scarlet and Violet

Additionally, you will be able to transfer Pokemon HOME Points (earned for each Pokemon stored in Pokemon HOME) for LP in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This may end up being even more lucrative than the Academy Ace Tournament to Farm Money/LP!
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Links

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DLC Epilogue

DLC Story Epilogue
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The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live!
How to Start ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk
・Complete Academy Ace Tournament
・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

Tera Raid Events
Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Goodra Raid Banner7☆ Unrivaled Goodra Raid Round 2 is LIVE!
Start Date Nov 28, 2025 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date Nov 30, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC
Other Tera Raid Events
Event Description
Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Blissey Raid Banner.png5-Star Blissey Tera Shard Event
[LIVE]
Featured Pokemon:
Blissey with increased odds to drop Tera Shards and Candies
Duration: 11/28/2025 (12:00 AM) ~ 11/30/2025 (11:59 PM)

Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events

Mass Outbreak Events
Event Description
No active Mass Outbreak Events!

Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

Event Description
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Series JRanked Battle Regulation J
[LIVE]
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted or Mythical Pokemon allowed!
Regulation J Duration: 09/01/2025 ~ 01/05/2026

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method Reward Start / End
Serial Code Distribution
Pokemon Shiny Koraidon Mystery GiftPokemon Shiny Miraidon Mystery Gift
Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon
Sep 26, 2025
-
Oct 15, 2025
STRACKSU1T
VTRACKSU1T
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tracksuit Mystery GiftTracksuit Clothing Item July 22, 2025
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TBD
SB00KC0VER
VB00KC0VER
Book Cover Rotom Phone CaseBook Cover Rotom Phone Case Feb 27, 2025
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TBD
ELEMENTST0NES Fire StoneEvolution Stones Set 1 Nov 18, 2024
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Dec 31, 2025
C0SM1CST0NES Sun StoneEvolution Stones Set 2 Nov 18, 2024
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Dec 31, 2025
V1TAM1NS VitaminsVitamins Set Nov 18, 2024
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Dec 31, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER Pokemon SV Neo-Kitakami Case Rotom Phone Icon.pngNeo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case Jan 15, 2024
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TBD
Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Reward Shiny MeloettaPokemon HOME Shiny Meloetta Permanent
Select
Get via Internet
Mythical Pecha BerryMythical Pecha Berry N/A
Connect to Pokemon HOME
SprigatitoFuecocoQuaxly
Gen 9 HA Starters
May 3, 2023
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No Expiration

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