Pokémon Bank: Difference between revisions

A companion application, [[Poké Transporter]], also allows for the [[Generation V]] core games {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} games to connect to the Pokémon Bank service as well.

Due to server expenses, use of the software requires the payment of an annual fee. This fee is ¥500 in Japan, $4.99 in {{pmin|the United States}}, $6.29 plus tax in {{pmin|Canada}}, £4.49 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, €4.99 in Europe, $6.50 in {{pmin|Australia}}, $8.50 in {{pmin|New Zealand}}, ₩5000 in {{pmin|South Korea}}, $150 in {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, and $40 in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

Pokémon Bank allows {{player}}s to store up to 3000 Pokémon from the games in an online cloud. This storage is similar to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] provided by [[PC]]s and has 100 Boxes capable of carrying 30 Pokémon each. Boxes can also be assigned to one of 10 groups with customizable names. Pokémon Bank also features extensive search options and filters. Pokémon in Generation VI and Generation VII games can be transferred to the service individually or by group selection.

Poké Transporter allows the transfer of Pokémon from the [[Generation V]] and the Virtual Console releases of the Generations I and II games to Pokémon Bank and can be downloaded separately after Pokémon Bank has been downloaded.

The Transport Box, which is effectively the 101st Box, is reserved for use by Poké Transporter. Pokémon can only be removed from this Box and cannot be placed in it, except by Poké Transporter.

Pokémon that are holding [[Berry|Berries]] or other [[item]]s cannot be deposited into Pokémon Bank. If the player attempts to deposit Pokémon that are holding Berries or other items, the items will be removed and sent to the player's [[Bag]]. If the Bag is full, the item will disappear.

{{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Cosplay Pikachu]], Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, Dusk Mane {{p|Necrozma}}, Dawn Wings Necrozma <!--{{p|Rockruff}} with {{a|Own Tempo}}, Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}} -->and {{pkmn2|Totem}}-like Pokémon cannot be deposited in Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon with moves that were introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire cannot be transferred to Pokémon X and Y. Likewise, Pokémon and moves introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon cannot be traded to Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Any Pokémon caught in or transferred to the Generation VII games cannot be transferred to the Generation VI games. Such Pokémon are outlined in a white square when using a Generation VI game with Pokémon Bank.

While the Generations VI and VII games are region-locked and cannot be played if their region does not match the region of the Nintendo 3DS they are inserted in, Pokémon Bank is still able to communicate with these games regardless of their region. Nintendo does not make any guarantee for the performance of software or systems in the Nintendo 3DS family when used outside of their intended regions, however.

After a pass expires, Pokémon in Pokémon Bank are preserved for a period of time, but eventually they will be lost entirely if a new pass is not purchased. It is possible to connect to Pokémon Bank and withdraw any stored Pokémon without purchasing a new pass.

Introduced in the version 1.3 update, Pokémon Bank features a [[National Pokédex]] that collects and consolidates information on Pokémon that have been registered as "seen" or "caught" in the Pokédexes of any Generation VI or VII game updated with Pokémon Bank. Users can view basic information and Pokédex entries from the Generation VI and VII games of Pokémon they have registered. Pokédex entries from other languages and alternate [[form]]s of Pokémon can also be registered.

This [[Pokédex]] also includes an extensive search filter that provides, among other options, the ability to search for Pokémon by their [[List of Pokémon by availability|availability]] in the Generation VI and VII games, as well as their appearances in various [[regional Pokédex]]es, including the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Good Old Hoenn]], [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by New Unova Pokédex number|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number#Central Kalos Pokédex|Central Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number#Coastal Kalos Pokédex|Coastal Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number#Mountain Kalos Pokédex|Mountain Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation VI)|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|Alola]] Pokédexes.

===Hidden Ability Johto Starters===

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A [[Mewnium Z]] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-special-item-for-pokemon-bank-subscribers/ is available] to players who access Pokémon Bank from January 24 to October 2, 2017.

===Hidden Ability Alola Starters===

These Pokémon are available to players who access Pokémon Bank from March 8, 2018 to an unannounced future date. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] via [[Mystery Gift]]. This marks the first time the [[Alola]] {{pkmn2|Starter}} families had legitimate access to their [[Ability|Hidden Abilities]].

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