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The Pokemon Company has dropped the awaited 2.0. update for thePokemon Homeapplication, adding support for some of the more recent mainlinePokemongames, such asPokemon Legends: ArceusandPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl. The app is free to download and can come inhandy for trainersthat would like to move Pokemon over from one game to another.
One of the features that the Switch version ofPokemon Homehas over the mobile version is that players can turn in their points and send them over to other games. It can be somewhat confusing to navigate both the mobile version and Switch version ofPokemon Home, so this guide will go overhow to get Points inPokemon Home, and what they can be used for.
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How to Check Points
In the mobile version ofPokemon Home, players will be able to see their total number of points by looking in the “Your Room” tab –the number will appear next to the player’s name.
For the Switch version ofPokemon Home, click the icon on the bottom that has a P with a circle around it. This takes players to the Points menu, where they can be exchanged.
How to Get Points in Pokemon Home
ThePokemon Homeapplication doesn’t explicitly say how to collect points, but, according to the official site, “Pokemon Homepoints are points that accumulate inPokemon Homeas you deposit more Pokemon. When using the Nintendo Switch version ofPokemon HOME, you’ll be able to exchange yourPokemon Homepoints for BP (Battle Points) to be used in core Pokemon series games.”
It seems to work similarly to interest in a savings account. The more Pokemon that are hanging out inPokemon Home’s storage boxes, the more points players will earn day after day. Points will not be earned as soon as the Pokemon are deposited, so players will need to wait it out until they see points added to their account.
This information may not be accurate, but a Reddit user has stated thatPokemon Homeplayers should earn around 1 Point for every 36 Pokemon stored. According to them, at 6000 full storage spots,Pokemon Homeplayers can get 5555 points per day.
What Are Points Used for in Pokemon Home
By using the Switch version ofPokemon Home, players can transfer their points to other games. If the points are moved over toPokemon Legends: Arceus,Merit Points will be obtained. On the other hand, Battle Points (BP) will be obtained if transferred over toSword/ShieldorPokemon BDSP.
What’s the Premium Plan?
The players out there that would like more storage space to have a chance at getting themaximum amount ofPokemon Homepointscan cough up a few dollars to have access to the Premium Plan. To upgrade to the Premium Plan, hit the Nintendo eShop button in the main menu ofPokemon Homefor Switch. For the mobile version, go to Options and then select ‘Check Plan.’
The upgrade is available for $2.99 a month, or folks can do a three-month plan for $4.99, or a 12-month plan for $15.99. The plan includes these features:
Pokemon Homeis currently available on Android, iOS, and Switch.
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