Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

How to Transfer Pokemon from Pokemon HOME

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Last updated on: December 1, 2023 02:50 AM

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Pokemon SV Scarlet and Violet Home Connectivity
Using Pokemon HOME, you can now transfer Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet (SV) to and from other games! Keep reading in order to learn more on how to transfer Pokemon, what Pokemon you are and aren't able to transfer, and what games can you freely transfer Pokemon from!

List of Contents

How to Transfer Pokemon From Pokemon HOME
Why Can't I Transfer Certain Pokemon?
How to Get Pokemon HOME
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

How to Transfer Pokemon From Pokemon HOME

How to Transfer Pokemon to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

#	Steps
1	Open the Pokemon HOME App and select the button that says "Pokemon"
2	Select Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet from the games listed.
3	You will see the Pokemon deposited on your Pokemon HOME boxes on the left side and your Boxes in Pokemon Scarlet or Violet on the Right side
4	Select a Pokemon deposited in Pokemon HOME and drag it into your box on the right side.
5	Return to the main screen in order to save the changes you made.
6	Close the Pokemon HOME App and open the game you transferred your Pokemon into.
7	Check the Pokemon you moved into your game in your Box in game.
8	You have now successfully transferred a Pokemon into your Pokemon Scarlet or Violet game!.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and HOME Compatibility

Transfer Pokemon From Previous Titles

Pokemon SV - Pokemon HOME Connectivity
Pokemon HOME allows for Pokemon from older games to be transferred into Pokmeon Scarlet and Violet. Pokemon from the Generation 8 and 9 games able to move from one game to another as long as they are available in the region.

This means Pokemon from older games, like Pikachu, can be transferred from an older title and back to Pokemon Scarlet or Violet. However, newer Pokemon, like Pawmi, cannot be transferred into older games.

Recieve a Special Gift for Transferring a Pokemon to Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Gen 9 Starters and Evolutions.png
Players who link Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) with Pokemon HOME will be rewarded with the Paldean Starters with their Hidden Abilities in the mobile version of Pokemon HOME!
Hidden Ability (HA) Gen 9 Starter Pokemon HOME Mystery Gift

Why Can't I Transfer Certain Pokemon?

They Cannot Be Transferred to Paldea

Pangoro

Galarian Linoone

Kabutops

Just like Pokemon Sword and Shield, some Pokemon are not able to be transferred into Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

For a full list of Pokemon available exclusively via transfer, check our guide below!
All Pokemon HOME Transferable Pokemon

They Will Be Available in the DLC

Pokemon Slated for Release in the DLC
The Teal Mask DLC	The Indigo Disk DLC

Some Pokemon and their evolutionary lines cannot be transferred into the game because they are slated to be released when the DLC drops!
All New and Returning DLC Pokemon

How to Get Pokemon HOME

Download From Nintendo eShop

#	How to Download Pokemon HOME on Nintendo Switch
1	Open the Nintendo Switch eShop App from the Homescreen.
2	After you log in, click the Search/Browse option in the top left corner of the screen.
3	Using the Search bar, type in Pokemon HOME to immediately find the application in the shop.
4	Click install and wait for the application to install on your Nintendo Switch system.
5	Once it finishes downloading, open the app and login using your Nintendo Account. NOTE: You need to have a Pokemon HOME subscription in order to access all of the features of Pokemon HOME.

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