Disclaimer: This article is based on the state of the Pokémon Home service as of early 2026. How to Update Pokémon HOME | Nintendo Switch | Support

A: Yes. The 4.0.0 update facilitates bidirectional transfers between all compatible Switch titles, allowing you to move Pokémon between Legends: Z-A and Scarlet/Violet .

Ensure you use a partitioned EmuNAND (Emulated NAND) for all your homebrew and NSP installations, keeping it completely offline (using tools like 90DNS or Exosphere to block Nintendo servers).

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At its core, Pokémon HOME is more than just a storage box; it is a sophisticated data-management tool. When a new title is released, such as Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet , the software requires a significant version update to interpret the new data structures, move sets, and regional forms introduced in those games. Without these NSP updates, the Switch hardware would be unable to synchronize the local save data of new titles with the cloud-based storage, effectively "locking" Pokémon in their respective games. Technical and Security Stability

: To sync data between the Switch and mobile versions, you must link the same Nintendo Account to both devices.

Use reliable, up-to-date title managers to install your NSP files. The most trusted choices in the homebrew community include:

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