Learn about Pokémon Home and see which Pokémon made it into Gen 8’s Pokédex

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It's finally happening. After years of catching hard-earned Pokémon from different games and wondering if we'd ever be able to use them again, the Pokémon Company has come through with a new trading and storage system.

During the 2019 Pokémon Press Conference, Game Freak's director, Junichi Masuda, announced a new cloud service called Pokémon Home. It's a Pokémon storage and trading service that works with the Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and the 3DS storage system — Pokémon Bank.

We've also created a list of all of the Pokémon from pre-existing games that have made it into Sword and Shield's Pokédex.

The latest updates

Update: January 28, 2020:

Nintendo released pricing information for Premium plans as well as the difference between Basic and Premium plans. For $16 annually, players will be able to move Pokémon from the Pokémon Bank to their Pokémon Home, store up to 6,000 Pokémon (as opposed to 30,) place up to ten Pokémon in the Wonder Box at a time (as opposed to three,) and place up to three Pokémon in the GTS at a time (as opposed to one.)

Update: January 9, 2020: Pokémon Home releases in February.

During the Pokémon Direct, The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Home will launch sometime in February 2020.

Update: November 8, 2019: Leaked information gives us a better understanding of Gen 8 Pokédex.

We've updated the list of Pokémon found in Gen 8 to match information revealed in leaks.

Update: October 1, 2019: More Pokémon confirmed for Sword and Shield.

We've updated the list of Pokémon found in Gen 8.

Update: June 11, 2019: Only some Pokémon can be transferred into Sword and Shield

During E3, Junichi Masuda of Game Freak announced via interpreter that only the Pokémon that are in the Galar region Pokédex can be transferred into the new games. This means you might not be able to play the new Switch games with your favorite monsters that you've caught elsewhere.

More: Everything you need to know about Pokémon Sword and Shield

When will Pokémon Home release?

We learned from a Pokemon Direct that this service launches sometime in February 2020 on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices. We don't have any detailed information about the release date yet, but we'll update this article as we learn more.

Does Pokémon Home have a subscription, and how much does it cost?

Yes. Pokémon Home has a Premium plan that will cost $16 annually and can be purchased through the Nintendo eShop. However, there is also a free Basic plan that offers some of the features of Pokémon Home.

Another thing to consider is that Pokemon Go players accessing the service from their phone might pay differently from players who access Pokémon Home from a 3DS or Switch. It might also be possible that Switch players will need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to use Pokémon Home. Once again, this is all speculation, but we'll keep our ear to the ground and will update this information when we learn more.

How do you trade?

This service will make it so you can trade with other Pokémon players around the world or with people nearby using a smartphone. Players will have access to the GTS (Global Trading System) as well as new Wonder Boxes. Trading will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

What games are compatible with Pokémon Home?

Upon launch, Pokémon Home will work with the Pokémon Bank, Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Sword, and Pokémon Shield games. At a later date, Pokémon Home will also work with Pokémon Go. If it's been a while or if you aren't familiar, the 3DS handheld system's Pokémon Bank allowed you to store up to 3,000 monsters from several games. This means that if you have a 3DS and use Pokémon Bank, you'll be able to move Pokémon into Pokémon Home from the many Pokémon games available on 3DS, as well.

Games that work with Pokémon Home

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Bank

Now the thing is, Pokémon Bank worked with several games from the 3DS system. However, some of the games could only deposit into Pokémon Bank but couldn't receive transfers from the storage service. Something similar will be put in place for Pokémon Home.

The above image is for Pokémon Bank, not Pokémon Home.

Games that work with Pokémon Bank on the 3DS

Pokémon Black
Pokémon White
Pokémon Black Version 2
Pokémon White Version 2
Pokémon Red (Virtual Console)
Pokémon Blue (Virtual Console)
Pokémon Yellow (Virtual Console)
Pokémon Gold (Virtual Console)
Pokémon Silver (Virtual Console)
Pokémon Crystal (Virtual Console)
Pokémon X
Pokémon Y
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Pokémon Sun
Pokémon Moon
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Pokémon Ultra Moon

Transfer limitations

As you've seen in the list above, several games allow you to transfer a Pokémon into Pokémon Home; however, only Sword and Shield allow you to transfer a Pokémon from Pokémon Home to the game. That means that anything transferred to Pokémon Home from a different Pokémon title won't be able to go back into its original game.

There are also limitations for which Pokémon can be transferred into the new games. We learned during the E3 2019 Nintendo Treehouse livestream that you'll only be able to transfer a Pokémon into Sword and Shield if that Pokémon is in the Galar region Pokédex. This means that many Pokémon will be stuck in Pokémon Home until a new title is released.

What features will be available?

There is an array of features that'll be included with Pokémon Home, including all-new surprises and things we're already familiar with.

Wonder Box

A new feature coming to Pokémon Home is the Wonder Box. For those who played the Gen VI and Gen VII Pokémon games, this sounds very similar to Wonder Trades (also known as Surprise Trades in Pokémon Sword and Shield.) These special Trades are randomly matched up with players all across the globe. Premium subscribers will be able to place up to ten Pokémon in the Wonder Box at a time, directly from their mobile phones. Basic subscribers will still be able to utilize the Wonder Box, but will be limited to three Pokémon at a time. The Wonder Box will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

GTS

The GTS or Global Trading System will be available through Pokémon Home as well. This global network allows players to trade almost any Pokémon by listing exactly what they would like in exchange. Premium subscribers will be able to list up to three Pokémon in the GTS at a time, while Basic subscribers will be limited to one at a time. The GTS will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

Trading Rooms

Players will also be able to participate in Trading Rooms. These rooms can hold up to 20 players interested in directly trading between each other. Any subscriber will be able to participate in Trading Rooms, but Premium subscribers will be able to create and host these rooms. Trading Rooms will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

Friend Trading

Another feature supported by Pokémon Home is direct Trades with Friends. Any subscriber over the age of 16 will be able to directly Trade Pokémon with their Friends. The Friend list will be unique to Pokémon Home, allowing any Pokémon Home subscribers over the age of 16 to add other Pokémon Home subscribers to their Friend list. Friend Trading will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

National Pokédex

While Pokémon Home will only be able to transfer Pokémon from the Galarian Pokédex into Pokémon Sword and Shield, it can hold any Pokémon in the National Pokédex. This includes Mega Evolutions and Gigantamax Pokémon. This National Pokédex will include far more information than just the Pokédex entries, with all possible Moves and Abilities.

Mystery Gifts

Mystery Gifts are a feature Pokémon games have been using since Gen II. Also known as Pokémon Distributions, these are free Pokémon and items that The Pokémon Company gives out to players, either through a code or through logging in during a specific time period. Pokémon Home will have its own Mystery Gifts, allowing players to build up an even greater collection of Pokémon and items. Mystery gifts will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

Judging

Another feature new to Pokémon Home is the Judging feature. This will allow players to evaluate their Pokémon stats compared to the best possible for each species. Judging will be available on both the mobile and Switch versions of Pokémon Home.

Your Room

At the center of your Pokémon Home account, you will have a personal Room. In this room, you will have information about events, as well as the games you've connected to Pokémon Home. You'll be able to decorate your Room with Stickers you've earned by completing Challenges in Pokémon Home.

News

Pokémon Home will also have a News section where players can keep up to date on the latest Mystery Gifts, Competitions, and more. This News section will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

Battle Data

Sometime after launch, players will be able to access Battle Data through Pokémon Home. This will include information about Ranked Battles and Online Competitions being held for Pokémon Sword and Shield, as well as rankings of all Pokémon being used in those battles and competitions. We don't know when this feature will be available yet, but as soon as we do, we'll be sure to update you. Battle Data will be limited to the mobile version of Pokémon Home.

Pokémon Home Points

Using Pokémon Home to store various Pokémon will earn players Pokémon Home Points. Players will be able to exchange these points for Battle Points or BP in the core games, much in the same way Poké Miles work in the Pokémon Bank. Pokémon Home Point exchange will be limited to the Switch version of Pokémon Home.

Every pre-existing Pokémon in Sword and Shield

Here's a list of every pre-existing Pokémon that will be in Sword or Shield. This list is in alphabetical order rather than Pokédex order. Any Pokémon with an asterisk next to it has a Galarian form. If you're interested, you can also see our Complete Pokédex which has every Pokémon by their National Pokédex numbers.

Abomasnow
Accelgor
Aegislash
Araquanid
Arcanine
Aromatisse
Avalugg
Axew
Baltoy
Barbacle
Barboach
Basculin
Beartic
Beheeyem
Bellossom
Bergmite
Bewear
Binacle
Bisharp
Boldore
Bonsly
Bounsweet
Braviary
Bronzor
Bronzong
Budew
Bunnelby
Butterfree
Caterpie
Chandelure
Charizard
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charjabug
Cherrim
Cherubi
Chinchou
Cinccino
Claydol
Cleffa
Clefairy
Clefable
Cloyster
Cofagrigus* (Runerigus)
Combee
Conkledurr
Corphish
Corsola*
Cottonee
Crawdaunt
Croagunk
Crustle
Cubchoo
Cutiefly
Darmanitan
Darumaka
Deino
Delibird
Dewpider
Dhelmise
Diggersby
Diglett
Ditto
Doublade
Drampa
Drapion
Drifloon
Drifblim
Drilbur
Dugtrio
Duosion
Durant
Dusknoir
Dusclops
Duskull
Dwebble
Eevee
Electrike
Elgyem
Escavalier
Espeon
Espurr
Excadrill
Farfetch'd*
Feebas
Ferroseed
Ferrothorn
Flareon
Flygon
Fraxure
Frillish
Froslass
Gallade
Galvantula
Garbodor
Gardevoir
Gastly
Gastrodon
Gengar
Gigalith
Glaceon
Glalie
Gloom
Goldeen
Golett
Golisopod
Golurk
Goodra
Goomy
Gothita
Gothitelle
Gothorita
Gourgeist
Growlithe
Grubbin
Gurdurr
Gyarados
Hakamo-o
Haunter
Hawlucha
Haxorus
Heatmor
Helioptile
Heliolisk
Hippopotas
Hippowdon
Hitmonchan
Hitmonlee
Hitmontop
Honedge
Hoothoot
Hydreigon
Inkay
Jangmo-o
Jellicent
Jolteon
Joltik
Karrablast
Krabby
Kingler
Kirlia
Klang
Klink
Klinklang
Koffing
Kommo-o
Lampent
Lanturn
Lapras
Larvitar
Leafeon
Liepard
Linoone*
Litwick
Lombre
Lotad
Lucario
Ludicolo
Lunatone
Machop
Machoke
Machamp
Magikarp
Malamar
Mamoswine
Mandibuzz
Manectric
Mantine
Mantyke
Maractus
Mareanie
Mawile
Meowstic
Meowth
Metapod
Mew
Mime Jr.
Mimikyu
Minccino
Milotic
Morelull
Mr. Mime*
Mudbray
Mudsdale
Munchlax
Munna
Musharna
Natu
Nincada
Ninetales
Ninjask
Noctowl
Noibat
Noivern
Nuzleaf
Octillery
Oddish
Onix
Oranguru
Palpitoad
Pancham
Pangoro
Passimian
Pawniard
Pelipper
Persian
Phantump
Pichu
Pidove
Pikachu
Piloswine
Ponyta*
Pumpkaboo
Pupitar
Purrloin
Pyukumuku
Quagsire
Qwilfish
Raichu
Ralts
Rapidash*
Remoraid
Reuniclus
Rhydon
Rhyhorn
Rhyperior
Ribombee
Riolu
Roggenrola
Roselia
Roserade
Rotom
Rufflet
Sableye
Salandit
Salazzle
Sawk
Scrafty
Scrappy
Seaking
Seedot
Seismitoad
Shedinja
Shellder
Shellos
Shelmet
Shiftry
Shiinotic
Shuckle
Sigilyph
Silvally
Skorupi
Skuntank
Sliggoo
Slurpuff
Sneasel
Snorlax
Snorunt
Snover
Solosis
Solrock
Spritzee
Steelix
Steenee
Stufful
Stunfisk*
Stunky
Sudowoodo
Swinub
Swirlix
Swoobat
Sylveon
Throh
Timburr
Torkoal
Togepi
Togetic
Togekiss
Toxapex
Toxicroak
Trapinch
Trainquill
Tevenant
Trubbish
Tsareena
Turtonator
Tympole
Type: Null
Tyranitar
Tyrogue
Umbreon
Unfezant
Vanillite
Vanillish
Vanilluxe
Vaporeon
Vespiquen
Vibrava
Vikavolt
Vileplume
Vullaby
Vulpix
Wailmer
Wailord
Weavile
Weezing*
Whimsicott
Whiscash
Wimpod
Wingull
Wishiwashi
Woobat
Wooper
Wobbuffet
Wynaut
Xatu
Yamask*
Zigzagoon*
Zwelious

What are your thoughts about this new service? Tell us about it in the comments.

Updated January 28, 2020: Updated with pricing and plan details.

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