How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon Champions

Learn how to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon Champions in the complete step-by-step guide below. The article also includes how to bring Pokémon back to HOME, link accounts on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, and more important information!

Pokemon Champions is redefining the competitive Pokemon scene by providing a dedicated ranked PvP hub where trainers can battle with their strongest lineups. One of the most notable features is the ability Compatible with Pokémon HOMEallows players to bring Pokémon from various titles such as Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Sword & Shield, Pokémon Legends: ZA, or even older versions such as Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen into the Pokemon Champions arena.

If you’ve spent years collecting and training Pokémon, this guide will help you understand how to transfer them to Pokémon Champions, how the system adjusts their stats, and how to bring them back when needed.

Prerequisites before transfer

Before transferring Pokémon, make sure you’ve completed the following steps:

• Transfer the Pokémon you want from other games into Pokémon HOME boxes.
• Complete the tutorial in Pokémon Champions and unlock Recruit Ranch.
• Link your Nintendo account and make sure it works on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices (recommended for full features, including Pokémon GO integration).

Instructions for transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Home to Pokémon Champions

• Open Pokémon HOME on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.
• At the main menu, select options Transfer to Pokémon Champions (lower right corner).
• Select the Pokémon to transfer.
• See the Pokémon Home box and manually select each Pokémon (press the button A on Switch/Switch 2).
• Once completed, press the button Y and choose Send Pokémon for a Visit to Pokémon Champions.
• Switch to Pokémon Champions.
• Open the game and access the menu Recruit Ranch.
• Select Collect from Pokémon HOME and confirm.

After transferring Pokémon, they will appear in Recruit Ranch and are always ready for you to build a competitive squad.

Important rules and adjustments

When Pokémon are transferred to Pokémon Champions, the system will automatically adjust:

• Strength index is balanced according to competition standards.
• High-level and EV-trained Pokémon will have their power converted accordingly.
• Pokémon cannot be retrained or changed in competition mode to ensure fairness.
• Changes from other games after porting are usually not applied.
• Included items (e.g. Mega Stone from Pokémon Legends: ZA) will not be transferred.

How to transfer Pokémon back to Pokémon Home

If you want to return Pokémon to your collection:

• Enter Recruit Ranch in Pokémon Champions.
• Select Send Back to Pokémon HOME.
• Select the required Pokémon move back.
• Reopen Pokémon HOME.
• Look for notices marked “!” at section Pokémon Champions.
• Follow the instructions to complete the process.

When returning, the Pokémon will return to its original state, but some attributes such as Nature, EVs, and moves remain the same.

Link Pokémon Home across multiple devices (Switch, Switch 2 and mobile)

To ensure stable data transfer:

On Nintendo Switch / Switch 2:

• Download Pokémon HOME from eShop.
• Sign in with Nintendo Account.
• Select Yes when asked about linking to mobile devices.
• Select Pokémon Champions when asked which games you want to link.

On mobile devices:

• Download Pokémon HOME from the App Store or Google Play.
• Start the application and select Link your account.
• Log in to the same Nintendo account.

Using the same account on all devices helps synchronize data quickly and completely.

Which Pokémon are currently transferable?

At the present time, Pokemon Champions supports data from major games saved in Pokemon HOME, including:

Note: Some legendary or event Pokémon may be restricted due to balance rules.