I consider myself an early adopter when it comes to tech. So, signing up for Pokemon Home was a no-brainer. I had an impressive Pokemon collection but had trouble managing all of them.
Pokemon Home felt like an answered prayer until I tried transferring Pokemon from Home to Go.
At first, I thought something was wrong, but I later learned that Pokemon Home had its restrictions. So, four years later, this issue persists: can you send Pokemon Home to Go?
Let’s find out…
How do I transfer Pokémon from Home to Go?
Unfortunately, you cannot transfer Pokemon from Home to Pokemon Go 🙁. However, you can send Pokemon from Go to Home using the following steps.
Link your accounts.
You need to link your Home and Go accounts before transferring Pokemon. Here’s how:
- Open the Pokemon Go app and sign in.
- Tap the Poke Ball icon to access more options.
- Select “Settings” by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Pokemon HOME” from the options.
- Click “Sign in.”
- Enter your Pokemon Home username and password.
Send your Pokemon
Once done, use your Go Transporter to move Pokemon from Go to Home. Here’s how.
- Select “Send Pokemon” from the Pokemon Home section.
- Hit “Continue” after checking the Go Transporter Energy level.
- Choose the Pokemon you want to transfer.
- Double-check the Pokemon and hit “Transport.”
Receive your Pokemon
Finally, you need to receive the Pokemon you’ve transferred. Here’s how:
- Launch Pokemon Home and click “Yes” on the Prompt asking if you’d like to receive the transferred Pokemon.
- Check the list and click “Receive Pokemon” to finalize the process.
- You’ll get another prompt informing you that the transfer was successful.
How many Pokémon can you transfer from Go to Home?
You can only transfer a maximum of 25 Pokemon at once 🤓. You’ll have to “receive” these Pokemon before initiating another transfer. It’s worth noting, however, that your Go Transporter Energy level affects this number.
Pokemon caps your Go Transporter Energy at 10,000 and requires different amounts for different Pokemon types. Here’s a table summarizing the Energy requirements for the transfer process 👇:
|
Normal |
Legendary/ Ultra Beast |
Mythical | |
|
Base |
10 |
1,000 |
2,000 |
|
Shiny |
1,990 |
9,000 |
8,000 |
|
1001 – 2000 CP |
100 |
300 |
500 |
|
2000 + CP |
300 |
500 |
700 |
|
Max cost |
2,300 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
Can you return Pokemon from Home to Pokemon Go?
As mentioned, you cannot transfer Pokemon from Home to Go 🙅♂️. As such, ensure you double-check your options during the transfer process.
Niantic hasn’t rolled out updates to allow you to move Pokemon from Home to Go.
Can you send all Pokemon from Go to Home?
No. You cannot send all types of Pokemon from Go to Home. Pokemon prevents you from transferring the following types:
- Pokemon set up as Favorite.
- Your Buddy Pokemon.
- Pokemon you’ve deployed to Gyms.
- Mega Evolved Pokemon.
Furthermore, you cannot send these Pokemon:
- Spinda.
- Shadow Pokemon.
- Event Pokemon.
- Hoopa Unbound.
- Zygrade.
As a Pokemon gaming expert, there is no Pokemon game that I have not played. The last 15 years have been quite entertaining since I have been playing this game and gaining more experience each day. My expertise has also given me the opportunity to participate in some of the greatest Pokemon tournaments. With such experience, I am enthusiastic about sharing my insights on Pokemon games with every Pokewolf reader to help you become a pro! You can read more about me on the about us page.