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What Is the Difference Between the Console and Smart Device Versions of Pokémon HOME?

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Information regarding which features are available on the console version (Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch) versus the mobile version (Android and iOS) of the Pokémon HOME app.

Feature Console Version Mobile Phone Version
Send Pokémon to visit Pokémon Champions YES YES
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Legends: Z-A YES NO
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet YES NO
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Legends: Arceus YES NO
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl YES NO
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield YES NO
Move Pokémon with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! YES NO
Move Pokémon with Pokémon Bank* YES YES
Transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO YES YES
Trade Pokémon NO YES
Check Battle Data NO YES
Judge Pokémon* YES YES
Change Pokémon Moves YES NO
Receive Mystery Gifts NO YES
Collect and Trade Medals NO YES
Exchange Pokémon HOME Points for BP (Battle Points) YES NO
Convert Pokémon HOME Points into LP (League Points) YES NO
Check News NO YES

*A Premium Plan subscription is required to use this feature.

Please note that some features may not be available to all users in accordance with Pokémon HOME’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

Additional information

For additional details, please visit the Pokémon HOME homepage.

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