How to Transfer Save Data

This guide will demonstrate how to transfer your save data from one Nintendo Switch console to another for the games Pokemon Sword and Shield.

If you're migrating to a new Switch and are worried about the fate of your Save Data, never fear! You can transfer your Save File to another Switch with all your Pokemon intact.

However, remember that like previous games, only one Save File is allowed per copy of the game, so any Save File already present on the other Switch will be overwritten and cannot be recovered.

How to Transfer Your Save Data

Go to the Home Menu on both consoles

Prepare both the Switch which you want to send the Save File, and the Switch which you want to receive the Save File. Follow each of the following steps on both consoles.

If you are in-game, close the game and go to the Home Menu.

Go to Game Option Menu

Hover over your Pokemon game's icon and tap the + button on your Joycon.

Go to Manage Software Tab

From the game's Options Menu, go to the Manage Software tab.

Go to Transfer Your Save Data

Under the Manage Software tab select Transfer Your Save Data.

Select Send Save Data to Another Console (Sender)

On the Switch that has the Save Data you want to transfer, select Send Save Data to Another Console.

Select Received Save Data (Receiver)

On the Switch that will receive the Save Data, select Received Save Data.

Select User (Sender)

Select the user which has the Save File which you want to transfer to the other console.

Select the Save Data (Sender)

Select the Pokemon Save Data which you want to send over the other console.

Select Send Save Data (Sender)

Select Send Save Data to initiate the transfer to the other console.

Select Receive Save Data (Receiver)

Select Receive Save Data on the receiver Switch. If you already have a Save File in place, the system will warn you that transferring the data will overwrite the save data currently on the receiver Switch, and that the save on the receiver console cannot be recovered. Select OK, and the Transfer will be complete.

Transfering Save Data Information

• Pokemon Sword and Shield does not support Cloud Saves.
• An Internet Connection is required to transfer Save Data.
• It is required for both consoles to be linked to the same Nintendo Account.

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