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Get these Pokemon before Pokemon Bank shuts down
Pokemon Bank will shut down in February 2027, making it impossible to transfer Pokemon from the first seven generations to Nintendo Switch games. This guide highlights specific Pokemon, like Spinda and Partner Cap Pikachu, that will become unobtainable or extremely difficult to acquire legitimately after the service ends. Players are encouraged to transfer their Pokemon to Pokemon Home before the deadline.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Update Coming This October, as Ruby and Sapphire Speculation Swirls
Nintendo is releasing an update for Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch this October, adding Pokémon Home support. This update fuels speculation that ports of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald may also be released.
Here’s if you can get shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions allows players to obtain shiny Pokemon through its Roster Ranch recruitment mechanic, which functions similarly to a gacha system. However, these shiny Pokemon are locked exclusively to Pokemon Champions and cannot be transferred to Pokemon Home or other titles.
Pokemon Champions April 8 Release Date And New Gameplay Details Revealed
Nintendo announced that Pokemon Champions will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on April 8. The free-to-start competitive battling game will also feature a Starter Pack bundle and a free visual upgrade for the Switch 2. The game will include various battle modes and Mega versions of Meganium, Emboar, and Feraligatr with new abilities, and is also planned for iOS and Android devices later this year.
