How To Transfer Pokemon From Sword To Home And Move Your Pokemon
Managing your collection across different titles is a core part of the modern monster-catching experience. Transferring your digital companions from Pokémon Sword into Pokémon Home ensures that your battle team remains safe and accessible for future adventures. Understanding how the cloud storage system connects with your Nintendo Switch save data allows you to organize your storage boxes smoothly and without confusion.
Preparing Your Nintendo Switch for the Transfer
Before initiating any transfers, verify that both Pokémon Sword and the Pokémon Home application are fully updated on your console. Ensure you are signed into the correct Nintendo Account tied to your save file. Launching Pokémon Home on the Nintendo Switch grants direct access to your local save files without needing an active paid subscription for basic box management.
Accessing Your Pokémon Sword Storage Boxes
Open Pokémon Home from the Switch HOME Menu and select the main Pokémon option on the title screen. The software will detect your local save files and display Pokémon Sword as an accessible source game. Choosing Pokémon Sword connects your game boxes directly to the central cloud storage system displayed on your screen.
Moving Your Pokémon to Cloud Storage
Once connected, your left side displays your Pokémon Sword boxes while the right side shows your Pokémon Home storage. Select the desired creatures and move them into your cloud storage boxes using the simple drag and drop controls. After completing your organization, press the plus button to save your changes and write the updated data back to the server.
Understanding Transfer Restrictions and Item Behavior
While most creatures caught throughout the Galar region transfer seamlessly into cloud storage, held items will automatically return to your in-game bag. Additionally, once certain creatures are transferred into different compatible generation games, returning them to older titles may be restricted by game mechanics. Checking your roster and item inventory beforehand guarantees that essential battle items and signature setups remain perfectly intact.