Knowledge Base
Pokemon FAQ
Real questions from players, answered and fact-checked — Pokemon Champions first, plus trading, HOME transfers and the other games.
Main focus
Pokemon Champions FAQ
Battle passes, Stat Points, Mega Evolution, transfers into Champions and what to bring.
Other games & transfers
Trading & HOME Transfer FAQ
21 questionsTrade unlocks per game, Switch Online requirements, shiny types, marks, ribbons and legality basics.
- · How many Pokemon are in each game's DLC Pokedex (Legends Z-A, Scarlet/Violet, Sword/Shield)?
- · How far into each game do you have to be before you can trade Pokemon?
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet FAQ
14 questionsIV checking, EVs, obedience badges, evolution items, money farming and more for Gen 9.
- · What is the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?
- · How do you check IVs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (unlock the Judge function)?
Pokemon Legends Z-A FAQ
5 questionsBattle Bond, Mega Evolution without stones, TMs, alpha Pokemon and money tips in Z-A.
- · Can you get Ash-Greninja in Pokemon Legends Z-A?
- · How does Rayquaza Mega Evolve in Pokemon Legends Z-A without a Mega Stone?
Pokemon Sword & Shield FAQ
2 questionsCrowned forms, fusion legendaries and everything Galar players ask before transferring.
- · How do you get Zacian and Zamazenta's Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms?
- · How do you fuse Calyrex with Glastrier or Spectrier, and why does Pokemon HOME not show the rider form?