Connecting your Pokémon GO adventures with Pokémon Scarlet opens up exciting new possibilities for your favorite catches. Let’s walk through the process of bringing your mobile companions to the Paldea region.
What You’ll Need Before Starting
First things first, you’ll need a few essential items:
– A Pokémon GO account
– Pokémon HOME app (both mobile and Nintendo Switch versions)
– Pokémon Scarlet on your Switch
– Nintendo Account linked to both GO and HOME
– Enough Transporter Energy in Pokémon GO
Setting Up the Transfer Process
Before we dive into the actual transfer, let’s connect everything properly. Think of this like building a bridge between your phone and Switch – every piece needs to be in place for a smooth crossing.
Open your Pokémon GO app and head to Settings. You’ll see an option to connect to Pokémon HOME. This is where many trainers get stuck, so take your time with this step. Once connected, you’re halfway there!
Managing Your Transporter Energy
Here’s something crucial that often catches trainers off guard – transferring Pokémon requires Transporter Energy. Think of it as a battery that slowly recharges over time. Regular Pokémon cost less energy than shinies or legendaries, so plan your transfers wisely.
The Actual Transfer Steps
1. Open Pokémon GO and select your desired Pokémon
2. Tap the Pokémon HOME icon
3. Choose which Pokémon to send
4. Confirm the transfer
5. Open Pokémon HOME on your Switch
6. Receive your Pokémon in the HOME Box
7. Finally, move them into Scarlet
Important Transfer Restrictions
Now, I should mention something that occasionally disappoints trainers – not every Pokémon can make the journey. Only creatures available in Scarlet’s Paldea Pokédex can complete the transfer. I learned this the hard way trying to bring over some regional variants!
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you’re running into problems, don’t worry – we’ve all been there. The most common hiccup is usually a connection issue between GO and HOME. Try logging out of both apps and logging back in. Sometimes the simple solutions work best!
Remember, once you transfer a Pokémon from GO, it’s a one-way trip – they can’t go back. I always recommend starting with a common Pokémon as a test run before sending over your prized catches.
This process might seem complicated at first, but once you’ve done it once or twice, it becomes second nature. Just take it step by step, and before you know it, you’ll be seeing your GO catches exploring the vast landscapes of Paldea!
