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Pokémon Bank Shutdown: What to Do Before February 26, 2027

  • Pokémon Bank shuts down on February 26, 2027.
  • The Bank → Pokémon HOME transfer path ends with it.
  • RescueMon helps you work out what's actually worth checking before then — not just “transfer everything.”
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Official deadline

Quick answer

Pokémon Bank service ends February 26, 2027 at 03:00 UTC. After that, you can no longer move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank into Pokémon HOME. If you still have Nintendo 3DS games, Pokémon Bank access, or an old collection you haven't checked in a while, this is the deadline to work against.

What happens when Pokémon Bank shuts down?

  • Pokémon Bank service ends on February 26, 2027 at 03:00 UTC.
  • From that point on, transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME is no longer possible.
  • Pokémon Bank can no longer be newly downloaded — it was only available through the Nintendo 3DS eShop, which has already closed.
  • A Pokémon HOME Premium Plan is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME, and that transfer only ever goes one way: a Pokémon moved to HOME cannot be sent back to Pokémon Bank.

Who should prepare before the shutdown?

You're likely affected if any of this sounds like you:

  • Nintendo 3DS Pokémon games you haven't checked in a while
  • Pokémon Bank or Poké Transporter access
  • An older Pokémon collection sitting in Bank or an old save file
  • Shiny Pokémon from Generation VI or VII games
  • Event Pokémon you received years ago
  • Pokémon with special or legacy forms
  • Pokémon with legacy moves no modern game can teach
  • Ribbons you'd rather not lose track of
  • Origin-specific or Pokémon HOME Challenge goals

What should you check before Pokémon Bank closes?

Not everyone needs to rescue the same things — what actually matters depends on which games you own, which services you can access, and what you're trying to preserve. RescueMon's planner already covers species and Shinies, forms, event Pokémon, legacy moves, Ribbons, and origin/HOME Challenge goals — but not every category applies to every collection.

Answer a few questions about your games, access, and goals, and RescueMon shows you exactly what's relevant to you — nothing more.

See what applies to you

How to prepare

  1. 1Check which Nintendo 3DS games you still own.
  2. 2Confirm whether you currently have Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter access.
  3. 3Confirm whether you have (or would get) a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan.
  4. 4Build your RescueMon rescue plan from those answers.
  5. 5Work through your Rescue Plan in order — tasks with no fallback route come first, followed by other tasks worth finishing before the deadline.
  6. 6Transfer Pokémon through Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME when it makes sense for you.

What happens after February 26, 2027?

  • Pokémon Bank service ends, and the Bank → Pokémon HOME transfer path closes with it.
  • Pokémon already in Pokémon HOME are unaffected and remain fully usable.
  • Pokémon Bank cannot be newly downloaded today, and that isn't expected to change.

Frequently asked questions

When does Pokémon Bank shut down?

Pokémon Bank service ends on February 26, 2027 at 03:00 UTC.

Will Pokémon Bank still work after February 26, 2027?

No. Pokémon Bank service ends on that date, and its functionality ends with it.

Can I transfer Pokémon from Bank to HOME after the shutdown?

No. Once Pokémon Bank service ends, transferring Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME is no longer possible.

Do I need Pokémon HOME Premium?

Yes — a Pokémon HOME Premium Plan is required to move Pokémon from Pokémon Bank into Pokémon HOME.

Can Pokémon transferred to HOME be sent back to Bank?

No. The transfer from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME only ever goes one way.

Can I still download Pokémon Bank?

No. Pokémon Bank was only available through the Nintendo 3DS eShop, which has already closed, so it can no longer be newly downloaded.

Should I transfer every Pokémon immediately?

Not necessarily. What's actually worth your time depends on your games, your access, and what you collect — RescueMon's planner helps you figure out what's relevant to you first, instead of treating every Pokémon as equally urgent.

Don't wait until the deadline to find out what you'd lose.

Answer a few questions and get a personal Rescue Plan in about two minutes.

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