When Will ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Violet’ Be on Pokémon HOME?

Since its release in November 2022, Pokémon trainers have gotten well-acquainted with the newest generation of Pokémon is here. The ninth generation of the popular franchise continues in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, letting players explore the Paldea region and collect over 100 new Pokémon to add to their ever-growing teams.

Trainers are still dutifully playing through the game, despite its many glitches at launch, but seasoned Pokémon trainers are already wondering when the titles will be made compatible with Pokémon HOME. Transferring Pokémon from Pokémon HOME is one of the only ways to obtain all three starter Pokémon in the game, so many are dying to make further progress in their quest to catch them all. But when will Pokémon HOME be compatible with Scarlet and Violet?

Though you may be ready to start storing the newest Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet in with your Pokémon HOME collection, you’ll have to wait before the Pokémon storage service is compatible with the new games.

The newest Pokémon games didn’t launch with HOME compatibility at first, but as of 2023, we finally have word on when players be able to use HOME with their Scarlet and Violet Pokémon. The announcement came during a special Pokémon Presents livestream that took place on Pokémon Day (Feb. 27).

During the conference, it was confirmed that HOME compatibility for Scarlet and Violet would be rolled out some time in “early 2023.” While that’s not an exact release date, it’s at least on the horizon, so players will soon be able to transfer certain Pokémon from across the series into Scarlet and Violet.

The games’ upcoming HOME functionality will also be integrated into Pokémon GO, which will soon be able to connect to Scarlet and Violet as well.

Soon, players will be able to send postcards collected in GO in order to make different-colored Vivillon spawn in the Switch game. Sending postcards will also cause roaming form Gimmighoul to appear for an opportunity to catch them. If you collect 999 Gimmighoul coins, you can evolve your Gimmighoul into a Goldego. With HOME, you’ll even be able to transfer these Pokémon into your Scarlet and Violet games.