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Pokemon Bank to end service in February 2027
The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Bank, the storage app for Nintendo 3DS games, will end support on February 26, 2027. Users who have downloaded the app before the 3DS eShop closure in 2023 can still transfer their Pokemon to Pokemon Home until the service ends. This announcement coincides with news that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen will become compatible with Pokemon Home on Nintendo Switch in October.
You have fewer than 200 days to migrate all your old Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, or they're gone forever
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Bank, a storage application for the Nintendo 3DS, will cease operations on February 25, 2027. Players have until this date to migrate their Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, as any remaining Pokémon will be lost permanently. Compatibility for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen with Pokémon Home is expected in October 2026.
Pokemon Bank shuts down next year, cutting off the only transfer path from older Pokemon games to the Switch generation
The Pokemon Company announced that Pokemon Bank, a service for transferring Pokemon from older Nintendo 3DS titles, will cease operations on February 26, 2027. This marks the end of the primary method for moving creatures from the 3DS generation to the Nintendo Switch via Pokemon HOME. Players have until the shutdown date to transfer their Pokemon.
Nintendo Is Pulling The Plug On One Of The Best Ways To Get Rare Pokemon
Nintendo is shutting down Pokemon Bank, a service that allowed players to store rare Pokemon, on February 27, 2027. This closure marks the end of an era for the Nintendo 3DS, as the eShop for the console has already been closed. While a replacement service, Pokemon Home, exists for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, transferring Pokemon from older games will become more difficult.
Three Nintendo 3DS Games That Practically Everyone Owned In The 2010s
During the 2010s, the Nintendo 3DS and its 2DS relative were ubiquitous handhelds, boasting a strong library that included popular titles like Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokémon X and Y, and Mario Kart 7. These games, along with backward compatibility with DS titles, contributed to the system's significant sales success and enduring popularity.
LEGO Pokemon reveals Arcanine, Rayquaza, and Munchlax plus Iconic Trainer Moments Poke Ball and Up-Scaled Red Minifigure
LEGO has revealed several new Pokemon building sets, including Arcanine, Rayquaza, Munchlax, an up-scaled Red minifigure, and an Iconic Trainer Moments Poke Ball. These sets, featuring detailed Pokemon figures and trainer minifigures, are set to release on August 1, 2026. Executives from both LEGO and The Pokemon Company expressed excitement about continuing the collaboration.
Leaked Lego Pokemon sets look so much better than the old ones, and it's a step in the right direction
Leaked images suggest three new Lego Pokemon display sets are in development, featuring Rayquaza, Munchlax, and Arcanine. These sets are reportedly aimed at adult collectors and are expected to be released on August 1, 2026, with prices ranging from $79.99 to $129.99. The article notes these new designs are an improvement over previous Lego Pokemon offerings.
