Pokémon HOME," which allows users to deposit Pokémon raised by each software in one place, began service today, February 12!

Pokémon Inc. released "Pokémon HOME," a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and smartphones (iOS/Android) based on the concept of "a place where all Pokémon gather," today, February 12, 2020.

Pokémon HOME" allows users to deposit Pokémon they have joined in the "Pokémon" series in a Pokémon Box on the cloud and take them with them to the software they are linked to.

In addition, by linking the Nintendo Switch and smartphone versions of "Pokémon HOME" to the same "Nintendo Account," it is possible to share Pokémon Boxes from each hardware. Players can also enjoy exchanging Pokémon with players around the world using their smartphones.

Outline of Free Plan and Premium Plan
Pokémon HOME offers a free plan and a paid premium plan. The following functions are added/extended by subscribing to the Premium Plan.

Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME can be used to send Pokémon from the Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME.
The number of Pokémon that can be deposited in Pokémon HOME will increase from 30 to 6,000.
The number of Pokémon that can be deposited in the Miracle Box at the same time will increase from 3 to 10.
The number of Pokémon that can be deposited in GTS at the same time will increase from 1 to 3.
Group Exchanges can now be held.
The Judge function becomes available.

Miracle Box is a feature that allows you to exchange Pokémon with people around the world.
GTS is a feature that allows you to set the Pokémon you want and the Pokémon you are willing to trade, and then exchange Pokémon with other Pokémon whose conditions match.
Group Swap isa function that allows you to create a group of up to 20 people and exchange Pokémon with those who have gathered together.
*Judge function is a system that allows you to view the "Individual Value," which is one of the Pokémon's statuses.

Premium fees are as follows.
30 days: ......360 yen (tax included)
90 days: ......600 yen (tax included)
......1950 yen (tax not included) for 365 days

For more details, please refer to our previous report.

⇒Pokémon raised by each software can be deposited together! Cloud service "Pokémon HOME" to be launched in February 2020

Pokémon Bank" and "Pokémover" are available for free until March 12 (Thu.).

In conjunction with the launch of this service, a campaign is underway to offer free use of "Pokémon Bank" and "Pokémover" until March 12 (Thursday). By using "Pokémon Bank" and "Pokémover," you can deposit Pokémon that you have joined in the "Pokémon" series into the "Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon that have been deposited in the "Pokémon Bank" can be transferred from the "Pokémon Bank" to "Pokémon HOME" by subscribing to the "Pokémon HOME" premium plan (paid subscription).

*During the free campaign, those who have already purchased a usage ticket in the "Pokémon Bank" will be notified that they are in the free period.
*After the Free Campaign ends, the expiration date of the ticket will be displayed again.
*The Free Campaign does not increase the expiration date of already purchased tickets.

Game Overview
Pokémon HOME

Compatible hardware: Nintendo Switch version, smartphone version (iOS/Android compatible)
Genre: Utility
Number of players: 1
Communication function: Internet communication
Distribution start date: February 12, 2020
Subscription fee: Some services are charged (download is free)
*Some smartphone devices and OS versions *Some smartphone devices and OS versions may not be able to play the game.

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