


It’s also really important to remember that Pokémon in your game with nicknames cannot be changed after you’ve moved them into the bank-so be sure to change any nicknames in the game before moving them over! Pokémon with the Pokérus virus can be transferred over successfully without losing Pokérus. When you have all of the Pokémon you want to store in your bank on your PC Box, just move them from your box to the Pokémon Bank by selecting with “A” and dropping them into the bank box. Then move the Pokémon in your main party to your PC box, save and close the game, then open Pokémon Bank again. To move Pokémon from your party into Pokémon Bank, close the Pokémon Bank application and launch the game.

Pokémon you have stored in the games PC Box will be displayed here, which means Pokémon in your current party cannot be placed here unless you move them over. Select “Use Pokémon Bank” and when you see the desired Pokémon Game title appear on your screen, choose “Use This Game”. You can begin moving Pokémon to the Pokémon Bank. Input your credit card information and select “Add Funds.” You will be redirected back to the Pokémon Bank application, and now you will have full access to the Pokémon Bank features. Select “Add Needed Funds” and click “Yes” to confirm the payment needed for the yearly subscription. You also have the option to choose “Needed Funds” which will add the exact amount needed for the Pokémon Bank subscription and no more than that. Would you like to purchase a new pass?” Select “Yes.” The subscription is a 365-day pass for $4.99 USD, and your subscription will automatically cancel after one year.īy selecting “Purchase” on the next page, you can “Add Funds” to your Nintendo Account in the amount of $10 USD, $20 USD, etc. You will need a subscription pass to move Pokémon between your Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Switch, but thankfully it’s very cheap to do so, and you get a modest subscription period that doesn’t automatically renew-so if this is a one-time thing, don’t fret, and if you want to renew and do this all over again, it’s easy to do so.Īfter you’ve launched Pokémon Bank, you will see a message saying “Your pass has expired. Launch the Pokémon Bank application with a Pokémon game cartridge in slot, or a digital copy downloaded onto your Nintendo 3DS. If you’ve never had a Pokémon Bank pass, you will be required to purchase a new subscription or renew your old subscription. It’s also a good idea to plug your console into a power adapter while making changes. The application is free to download, and you must be connected to the internet. Next, download Pokémon Bank from the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS. Pokémon Bank is compatible with the following games: To get started, you will need a Nintendo 3DS Pokémon game cartridge inserted into your Nintendo 3DS (or have a digital download of the game) installed on your Nintendo 3DS.
