Pokemon Home
News, coverage and analysis tracking Pokemon Home across the outlets.
Pokémon Champions Mystery Gift Codes — Complete Guide (June 2026)This guide provides a comprehensive list of active and expired Mystery Gift codes for Pokémon Champions as of June 2026. It details how to redeem codes, lists current free gifts available through login bonuses and Pokémon HOME transfers, and offers advice on finding future codes from official sources.
Shiny Volcanion Pokemon Home Distribute Starts for Legends: Z-AA distribution event is now live in Pokemon Home allowing players to obtain a shiny Volcanion by completing specific Pokedex sections in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This special offer is available worldwide and does not have an expiration date. The shiny Volcanion will be level 50 with a Modest nature and knows the moves Flare Blitz, Heavy Slam, Hydro Pump, and Steam Eruption.
Pokemon Home now offering Shiny Volcanion distributionPokemon Home is currently distributing Shiny Volcanion as a reward for completing specific Pokedexes, including the Lumiose, Hyperspace, and Mega Evolution Pokedexes using Pokemon from Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This follows previous distributions of Shiny Keldeo, Shiny Enamorus, Shiny Manaphy, and Shiny Meloetta. The distribution is available through the mobile version of Pokemon Home, requiring a linked Nintendo Account.
Completed Legends: Z-A's Pokédexes? There's A Shiny Prize Waiting For You In Pokémon HOMEThe Pokémon Company is offering a special Shiny Volcanion as a reward for players who complete the Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and log them in Pokémon HOME. This marks the first appearance of a Shiny Volcanion in the video games.
Please Give My Decades-Old Pokemon Something Fun To DoThe author expresses disappointment with Pokemon Champions, finding it lacking for long-time collectors who want more interactive experiences for their Pokemon beyond static storage. Despite supporting Pokemon Home transfers, the game's limited roster and storage, coupled with subscription costs, make it unappealing compared to older titles like My Pokemon Ranch and Poke Pelago which offered more engaging ways to interact with collected creatures.
5 beginner tips for Pokemon ChampionsThis guide provides five beginner tips for Pokemon Champions, a new competitive Pokemon hub on Nintendo Switch. It covers utilizing in-game tutorials for rewards, understanding currencies like VP and Quick Coupons, the role of Training Tickets, and the limited value of the Battle Pass and membership for new players. The guide also explains stat adjustments, the importance of Speed, and how to use the GTS for obtaining specific Pokemon like Eternal Flower Floette.
Does Pokemon Champions require Nintendo Switch Online?Pokemon Champions does not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play online battles or use features like Pokemon Home. While the game is free-to-play, the official website indicates that a Nintendo Switch Online membership may be necessary for certain content, possibly including online competitions.- All Free Mystery Gifts In Pokemon ChampionsPokemon Champions is offering several free in-game gifts for players on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. These include Dragonite, Machamp, and Raichu, along with Mega Stones and Quick Coupons, available through Mystery Gifts and online competitions until various dates in August and September 2026. Players can also obtain Mega Stones by transferring specific Pokemon from Pokemon Home.
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All Free Mystery Gifts In Pokemon ChampionsPokemon Champions on Nintendo Switch is offering several free in-game gifts, including Dragonite and Machamp for early players, and a Gardevoir for participating in the Warm-Up Challenge online competition. Players can also obtain Mega Stones by transferring specific Pokemon from Pokemon Home.
If you’re looking to link Pokemon Champions to HOME, here’s what you need to doThis guide explains how to link Pokemon HOME with Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch to transfer creatures between games. The process does not require Nintendo Switch Online or a paid Pokemon HOME Premium Plan. Players can transfer Pokemon from HOME into Champions to use in battles, and can also send them back. Not all Pokemon are compatible, and moves may need to be adjusted if they are not supported in Champions.
Pokemon Champions devs squash a bug that left 'mons trapped between Pokemon Home, and promise to continue fixing…Pokemon Champions has received a bug fix addressing an issue that would trap Pokemon between the game and Pokemon Home. The free-to-play PvP battler launched with mixed reviews concerning its visuals and features, but the urgent bug fix aims to improve the player experience.
Pokemon Champions reportedly has a "massive bug" that's trapping 'mons from Pokemon Home "in…Pokemon Champions is reportedly suffering from a significant bug that traps Pokemon transferred from Pokemon Home in a state of limbo. Players are encountering error codes when attempting to move Pokemon between the two applications, with some reporting that standard troubleshooting steps and Nintendo support advice have not resolved the issue. The Pokemon Company has been contacted for clarification.
Players report issues transferring Pokemon from Home to Pokemon ChampionsPlayers are reporting significant issues with Pokemon Champions, particularly with transferring Pokemon from Pokemon Home. Some users are encountering errors that block transfers entirely, leaving their Pokemon in a state of limbo where they cannot be traded or used. While temporary fixes have been suggested, no consistent solution has been found, and The Pokemon Company has yet to issue an official statement.
How to link Pokemon Champions with Pokemon HomeThis guide explains how to link Pokemon Champions with Pokemon Home on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices to transfer Pokemon. Linking allows players to expand their Pokemon storage and bring powerful or shiny Pokemon from other games into Pokemon Champions for battles. The guide also details how to collect Pokemon from Home in Champions and troubleshoot potential transfer issues.- How to transfer Pokémon from HOME and use them in Pokémon ChampionsThis guide explains how to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon Champions. Players need to use the same Nintendo account on both applications and initiate the transfer from the HOME app's options menu. Once transferred, Pokémon can be accepted in the Recruit section of Pokémon Champions and used in-game, though some moves may be restricted.
Pokemon Champions Bug Has Made Some Players Lose Access To Their Precious MonstersA significant bug in Pokemon Champions is preventing players from transferring their Pokemon from Pokemon Home, effectively locking their monsters. This issue, reported by competitive player Justin Carris and others, makes the affected Pokemon untradeable and unmovable from Pokemon Home. Nintendo Support's suggested cache clearing has not resolved the problem for affected players.
PSA: You Can Now Download Pokémon Champions On SwitchPokémon Champions is now available as a free download on the Nintendo Switch eShop. A starter pack with in-game bonuses is available for purchase, and players who download the game before August 31, 2026, will receive additional free gifts. The game also features enhanced visual performance on the upcoming Switch 2 console and is supported by Pokémon HOME.
Pokemon Home Version 4.0.0 available (patch notes)The Pokemon Company has released version 4.0.0 for the Pokemon Home app on mobile and console, adding support for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Champions. The update also introduces Latin American Spanish as a language option for the mobile version, updates console features for research tasks, and adds challenges and stickers to the mobile version.
Over 5 months since Pokemon Legends: Z-A's release, Home compatibility finally lets you offload your shiny-stuffed…Pokemon Home has received an update, version 4.0.0, adding compatibility for Pokemon Legends: Z-A five months after its release. This update allows players to upload their Pokemon to the storage service and offers starter Pokemon as a reward. The update also includes support for the upcoming Pokemon Champions and adds new features to the mobile version of Pokemon Home.