Hi there! I'm a seasoned Pokemon trainer with years of experience navigating the ins and outs of the Pokemon world. I've been around since the early days of catching them all, and I'm well-versed in all things Pokemon, from battling strategies to the intricacies of Pokemon storage.

You're asking about getting a Pokemon Bank, and unfortunately, I have some news that might be disappointing.
Pokemon Bank, the service that allowed you to store your Pokemon in the cloud from the Nintendo 3DS games, is no longer available for purchase.

Let me clarify what this means:

* **If you already have a Pokemon Bank account:** You can continue accessing and using your Pokemon Bank as long as you have an active premium subscription (yearly fee).
* **If you don't have a Pokemon Bank account:** You can no longer create a new account or purchase a subscription.

This change happened when the Nintendo 3DS eShop closed in March 2023. Since Pokemon Bank relied on the eShop for purchasing subscriptions, it's no longer possible for new users to access the service.

What are your options now?


1. Pokemon HOME: The good news is that there's a successor to Pokemon Bank! **<span style="color:red">Pokemon HOME</span>** is a newer cloud service available on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. It serves a similar purpose to Pokemon Bank, allowing you to store Pokemon from various games, including:
* Pokemon Sword and Shield
* Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
* Pokemon Legends: Arceus
* Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
* Pokemon GO
* (And more!)

2. **Transferring from Bank to HOME (Limited Time):** If you have Pokemon stuck in Pokemon Bank, you're not entirely out of luck. Nintendo is offering a **free transfer option from Pokemon Bank to Pokemon HOME for a limited time**. I highly recommend taking advantage of this while it's still available!

Here's a summary of the key points:

* **Pokemon Bank is no longer available for new purchases.**
* **Existing Pokemon Bank users can still use the service if they have an active subscription.**
* **Pokemon HOME is the replacement for Pokemon Bank and is available on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.**
* **You can transfer Pokemon from Bank to HOME for free for a limited time.**

I hope this information helps! While it's a bummer that Pokemon Bank is no longer readily accessible, Pokemon HOME offers a fantastic alternative with even more features. If you have any more questions about Pokemon storage or anything Pokemon-related, feel free to ask!
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Simply press both the L and R buttons from your Nintendo 3DS system's HOME Menu, then tap the QR Code button in the lower left. Aim the camera at the QR Code here to be taken directly to Pok��mon Bank in the Nintendo eShop. Be sure your Nintendo 3DS system is connected to the internet!read more >>