UPDATE [Wed 18 May 2022 02:45 BST]: The Pokémon HOME version 2.0.0 update is now officially live on Nintendo Switch. Currently, the server is still under maintenance, so you may not be able to access the app.

Original Article [Tue, May 17, 2022 03:00 BST]: Over the weekend, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced that cloud storage service Pokémon HOME will finally receive an update to make it compatible with the latest entries in the series Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

While no exact date was shared, it looks like we'll get this expected update around May 18 (UTC). As highlighted by Serebii.net, this update will bring the app up to version 2.0.0 - and add connectivity to these two latest games.

"It has been confirmed that Pokémon HOME will be undergoing maintenance from tomorrow, May 18th, 00:00 UTC to May 18th, 06:00 UTC. This maintenance coincides with the release of version 2.0 for Switch and Mobile, which includes connectivity and functionality for Pokémon Brilliant. Diamond Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends Arceus. It will run with staggered logins to reduce server load until May 19, 2022 01:00 UTC"

In case you missed the initial announcement, here are some details on the transfer of Pokémon from these games to HOME:

Links to Pokémon Diamonds and Pokémon Shiny Pearls
Players can view the status and other details of the Pokémon that have been deposited into the Pokémon House by Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Jewel Pokémon.

When connecting Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Brilliant Pearl to your Pokémon HOME, please note the following.

- Special Pokémon that can only be captured once in the regular game, each save data can only be deposited to the Pokémon House once.
- Some Pokémon, such as those acquired through unintentional or illegal modification, cannot be stored in Pokémon HOME.
- If a Pokémon has any other issues, it cannot be saved to Pokémon HOME.

Pokemon Home is an app that allows players to move their Pokemon from one game to another. This means that if a player initially catches a Pokemon in Sword or Shield, they can use Pokemon Home to move that Pokemon to a save file in another game. Some games, such as Pokemon GO, Let's Go, Eevee!, and Let's Go, Pikachu!, only allow users to move a Pokemon once, and can't move it back again.

The special gift Pokemon will vary depending on the linked game. Linking Legends: Arceus, for example, will gift users with a Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott with maximum effort levels. BDSP, on the other hand, will net users a Turtwig, Chimchar , and Piplup with Hidden Abilities. Both will be available as mystery gifts in the mobile device version of Pokemon Home.

Additional Achievements and Stickers
Players can earn stickers by fulfilling certain conditions in Pokémon HOME for mobile devices and completing achievements. New achievements and stickers based on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Shiny Diamond and Pokémon Shiny Pearl will be added starting with version 2.0.0. There are BDSP Items for Sale.

If you transfer your Pokémon to a new game, you'll also unlock some new mystery gifts. You can learn more about this upcoming update in our previous post, and we'll update you with the date when the new version of HOME goes live. If you feel troublesome or can't wait to get BDSP and Arceus Shiny Pokémon, you can Buy Pokemon BDSP at PKMBuy. There are also Held Items for SWSH and BDSP, and Cheap Arceus Alpha Pokémon for sale.