Pokémon Bank to Close in 2027; Transfer Your Pokémon to Pokémon HOME Now
TL;DR
Nintendo's Pokémon Bank will discontinue service on February 26, 2027, ending the ability to transfer Pokémon from Bank to Pokémon HOME or store them there. Players should move their Pokémon to Pokémon HOME before the shutdown; Bank downloads have ended and transfers from HOME back to Bank are not supported. PokéMile Points earned in Bank cannot be transferred to HOME. The article also notes upcoming Pokémon HOME updates, including FireRed/LeafGreen support.
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