Pokémon HOME is a special app that enables Trainers to continue their Pokémon adventures beyond a single game system and manage their collection of Pokémon across many of their games. Pokémon HOME is available now on Nintendo Switch, iPhone and iPad (App Store), and Android (Google Play) devices.
Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
In this article, you’ll learn how to update Pokémon HOME.
Note
- This update must be applied in order to use the application’s Internet features.
- Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
- If the system is connected to the Internet, the update will download and install automatically.
On May 29, 2023, a new software update for Pokémon HOME became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet.
Complete these steps
- Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.
- Return to the HOME Menu and launch the application.
- The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
- Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.
Update history
Click the version number below for information about the update. Each update also includes all previous updates.
Ver. 3.0.0 (Released May 29, 2023)
- Support for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
- Added new Research Tasks for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
- Added a function allowing players to trade Pokémon HOME points for LP (League Points)
- Added a feature allowing players to change a Pokémon’s moves from the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME
- When bringing a Pokémon from Pokémon HOME into a linked game, players will now be able to change the moves it knows from among a list of moves it has learned up to that point (with some exclusions).
- Added the ability to view Pokémon details by software title.
- This feature allows players to view information about a Pokémon from games they’ve been in previously. In the Nintendo Switch version, this feature is accessible while viewing your Pokémon HOME boxes. In the mobile device version, this feature is accessible while viewing a Pokémon’s information. Only titles compatible with the Nintendo Switch version are supported.
Source: Official Nintendo Support
iOS App Store Patch Notes:
Version 3.0.0
– Added compatibility with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
– Added a feature that allows players to view a Pokémon’s stats from different games it’s been in
– Added Challenges and stickers
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
Android Google Play Patch Notes:
– Added compatibility with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
– Added a feature that allows players to view a Pokémon’s stats from different games it’s been in
– Added Challenges and stickers
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
Source: The Pokémon Company
Source: Pokemon
