Pokemon Champions: How to Transfer Pokemon from Pokemon Go

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Your Pokemon Go collection is more valuable than ever. With the release of Pokemon Champions, your real-world travels can now fuel your competitive edge in the newest Nintendo Switch title. Whether you’re looking to bring over a rare Shiny you caught on Community Day or just need to fill out your roster with a specific heavy-hitter, we’ll walk you through every step of the process—from managing Transporter Energy to navigating the Pokémon Home interface.In this comprehensive guide, we cover the requirements for transferring Pokemon between Pokemon Go, Pokemon Home, and Pokemon Champions. Learn about current transfer restrictions—including Shadow and costume Pokemon—and how to evolve your Pokemon before they make the jump. We also detail the specific menus you need to navigate on both mobile and Nintendo Switch to ensure your team is ready for the Recruit menu.