On February 12, 2020, the long-awaited Pokémon HOME app was finally released.
Download Pokémon HOME
You can download Pokémon HOME for free at:
- The Nintendo Eshop of the Nintendo Switch (approximately 700 MB)
- Google Play
- App Store
How to configure the application?
Once the software is downloaded, you can launch it and choose the language of your choice. After accepting the terms of use on Nintendo Switch, you will be able to link your mobile application. All you need is a common Nintendo Account to link all the applications together.
Link my Nintendo account
To link your Nintendo Account between smartphone and Nintendo Switch, you must download the application on mobile and follow the steps indicated. Once the synchronization is launched on mobile, you will be able to:
- Choosing a nickname for Pokémon HOME
- Choose an avatar
- Choose a Starter (gift) between Squirtle, Charmander and Bulbasaur
Big Chen and Boball
Big Chen is the Professor who guides you in using Pokémon HOME. He is accompanied by Boball, the famous Pokéball that gives you Balls in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pikachu, Pichu and a free starter
After setting up your Switch version, you will automatically receive a Pikachu. You can see it in your Pokédex.
Similarly, one of the starters of Kanto is offered to you on the mobile version.
By using the Mystery Gift option for the first time, you will get a Pichu.
Free period
To celebrate the release of Pokémon HOME, the Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter apps are free between February 12 and March 12.
35 new Pokémon
In another article, you will find the list of the 35 Pokémon that are now obtainable on Pokémon Sword and Shield thanks to the Pokémon HOME application.
More details about the Pokémon HOME app
Details about Pokémon HOME have been revealed. Business model? National Pokédex? We reveal the latest information about the application.
35 new Pokémon are available through Pokémon HOME
Thanks to the new Pokémon HOME app, data from 35 older Pokémon is now available and can be transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield. Here’s the list.
