Pokémon Bank

System: Nintendo 3DS Release date: 04/02/2014

Important information

As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Pokémon Bank* is an application that allows you to connect your Nintendo 3DS family system to your own Internet-based Boxes and store your precious Pokémon there to be withdrawn later. Bring the Pokémon you've been raising with such care with you on your next great adventure! Pokémon Bank is a paid service, with an annual charge for usage.

Pokémon Bank is compatible with the following games:

Store up to 3,000 Pokémon

In Pokémon Bank, you'll have 100 Boxes that can hold 30 Pokémon each, allowing you to store a total of 3,000 Pokémon! Pokémon Bank is a powerful resource for players who like to obtain many different kinds of Pokémon, or for those who like to raise many Pokémon in preparation for battles and competitions. If the worst were to somehow happen and you lost your Game Card, your Pokémon would still be safe and ready to be withdrawn to a new game if they were deposited to Pokémon Bank!

Poké Transporter

When you download Pokémon Bank, you can also download the free* linked application Poké Transporter! When you insert a Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 Game Card into your Nintendo 3DS family system, you'll be able to use Poké Transporter to transfer Pokémon from these games into their own online Boxes. Then, you can easily transfer those Pokémon into compatible Pokémon titles using Pokémon Bank!

You may find yourself unable to use Pokémon Bank or Poké Transporter to deposit any Pokémon created illegally by software unauthorised by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo into your online Boxes, or to move these Pokémon between online Boxes.

Bring in Pokémon from past adventures

Pokémon Bank is also compatible with Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Using Pokémon Bank, you can transfer Pokémon you've caught in the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Gold Version, Pokémon Silver Version, Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version, and Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition into your copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon. Pokémon from Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y can also be brought into Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon in the same way.

How to download

To find out how to download Pokémon Bank, please visit our How to download section.

*Wireless internet connection required during use. The registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required.

This description was provided by the publisher.


What you need to know

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe AG. The payment will be made with Nintendo eShop funds usable through the Nintendo Account used to complete the purchase.

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe AG, payable with Nintendo eShop funds usable through your Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

This content may be purchased by users who have registered a Nintendo Account and accepted the respective legal terms. To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, a Nintendo Network ID is also required and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. To start the purchasing process, it is necessary to sign in with the Nintendo Account and the Nintendo Network ID. After signing in it will be possible to review the details and complete the purchase.

To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. You will be able to review the details and complete the purchase on the next screen.

The details of this offer apply to users who sign in with a Nintendo Account with the country setting corresponding to the country setting of this website. If the country setting of a Nintendo Account is different, the details of this offer may be adjusted (for example, the price will be displayed in the respective local currency).

After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.

The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.

This product contains technological protection measures.

Content not playable before the release date: {{releaseDate}} . For pre-orders, payments will be taken automatically starting from 7 days before the release date. If you pre-order less than 7 days before the release date, payment will be taken immediately upon purchase.

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How to download

You can download Pokémon Bank from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems or even via this website*! To download from our site, log in using your Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID, then click “Free Download”.

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You can also locate and download Pokémon Bank with this handy QR Code. Simply activate the cameras of your Nintendo 3DS family system by pressing both the L and R Buttons while on the HOME Menu, then tap the QR Code button in the lower left. Aim the camera at the QR Code here to be taken directly to Pokémon Bank in Nintendo eShop.

Pokémon Bank is a paid service. To learn more, please visit our Service charge information section.

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

*To be able to purchase download games from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to a Nintendo Network ID, and you'll need to have visited Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section.

Service charge information

The Pokémon Bank application and service allows you to store your Pokémon on an online server. To ensure that the service stays running worry-free for all of its users, Pokémon Bank is a paid service.

An annual charge of R60 allows the service to be maintained long-term so it can provide support for future Pokémon titles. The service charge also enables the management and maintenance needed to allow everyone access to the online storage.

Categories

Utility

Players

1

Publisher

Nintendo

Developer

GAME FREAK

Age rating

TBD

Nintendo 3DS download software

System

Nintendo 3DS (European version)

Release date

04/02/2014

Age rating

TBD

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

Download size

251 blocks