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Easy Shiny Pokemon to catch before Pokemon Bank closes

Ethan — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:44 +0000

It’s not too long now until the near-complete closure of the Nintendo 3DS’ online services in April. Though most online games are closing their doors, Pokemon Bank is sticking around for a little while longer. That being said, we have no idea when exactly it will close – but we’d estimate it won’t be around for more than another year....

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Shiny Celebi hunting guide before Pokemon Bank closes

Ethan — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:48 +0000

A while back, we put together a big list of Shiny Pokemon that will become unobtainable after Pokemon Bank closes. Shiny Celebi is one such Pokemon, and it’s only available via Pokemon Crystal on the 3DS Virtual Console. Given that the eShop has closed its doors to new purchases, this means the only legitimate way to get a Shiny Celebi...

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How to get Shiny Deoxys before Pokemon Bank closes

Ethan — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:00:17 +0000

A little while ago, we wrote a big list of Shiny Pokemon that will become unobtainable after Pokemon Bank closes. Shiny Deoxys is one such Pokemon, and it’s only obtainable via a limited-time event in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re looking to catch a Shiny Deoxys for yourself, we’ve put together a guide on...

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Shiny Pokemon that are gone forever when Pokemon Bank closes

Ethan — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:00:37 +0000

Nintendo recently announced the almost-complete closure of 3DS and Wii U online services on April 8 – and just about every single game is losing online functionality on that day. Pokemon Bank, however, is the exception. It won’t remain open forever, but eventually Nintendo will cut the cord on all of its online services. When that happens, Pokemon Bank will become...

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Pokemon Bank becoming free following 3DS eShop purchase closure

Brian — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:26:41 +0000

A change is coming to Pokemon Bank next year, as it’s been revealed that the app will be free to use starting in March 2023. Nintendo announced just a short while ago that users will no longer be able to make purchases on the Wii U and 3DS eShops as of that period. New downloads of Pokemon Bank and Poke...

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Pokemon Bank update out now (version 1.5)

Brian — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:18:58 +0000

Now that Pokemon Home is here, the Pokemon Bank app has updated on 3DS. Version 1.5 is available worldwide. Nintendo mentions that, as expected, Pokemon Bank was updated to accommodate the Pokemon Home distribution. Additionally, the feature was added to move to Pokemon Home.

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Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter will be available at no cost for a month after Pokemon Home releases

Brian — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:34:27 +0000

The upcoming launch of Pokemon Home will be celebrated with a little promotion. After Pokemon Home is released, Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter will be available at no cost for a one-month period. Players will be able to bring over creatures from various Pokemon series games using these two apps. Once Pokemon are in Pokemon Bank, they can be moved...

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Pokemon Bank, Poke Transporter updates out now (version 1.4)

Brian — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 02:17:24 +0000

Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter have both just received updates. The two 3DS apps have been upgraded to version 1.4. The new Pokemon Bank update has added in support for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon. Regarding the Poke Transporter update, Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver are now supported. Source: Pokemon Bank / Poke Transporter

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You can now unlock a new cut-scene in Pokemon Sun/Moon through Pokemon Bank usage

Brian — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:18:43 +0000

The long-awaited update to Pokemon Bank (and Poke Transporter) arrived last night. Once it’s been updated, it’ll be fully compatible with Pokemon Sun/Moon. Here’s something interesting about Pokemon Bank. If you bring over a Solrock to Pokemon Sun or Lunatone to Pokemon Moon, you can interact with a certain character in the Haina Desert. Fans had dug up the event...

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Pokemon Bank giving out Mew’s Z-Crystal (Mewnium Z)

Brian — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:23:37 +0000

To celebrate the new Pokemon Bank update, a new gift is going out to all users. Players can receive Mew’s Z-Crystal, Mewnium Z. It can be used in Pokemon Sun/Moon. A promo posted on the Pokemon Twitter page is below. Pokémon Bank has been updated for #PokemonSunMoon! To celebrate, all Pokémon Bank users can receive Mew’s Z-Crystal! https://t.co/XSh23CubsI pic.twitter.com/pZEU0sdDkH —...

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