Pokemon Homeisset for release next month, and we’ve finally found out how much it will cost to use it to its fullest.
According to anew page on thePokemon Homewebsite, it’s priced similarly to many other live services. Pricing periods go from one month to a year, with prices ranging from $2.99 to $15.99. While those costs certainly shouldn’t set anyone back a whole lot, what’s surprising is how much is available to those that opt for the free version ofPokemon Home. Or rather, what isn’t available.
Players that opt for the free version ofPokemon Homewon’t be able to movePokemonfrom thePokemon Bank. That means anyPokemonyou have inPokemon SunorMoonwon’t be going anywhere unless you pay for premium. In addition, free users will only be able to deposit 30Pokemonas opposed to the series-encompassing 6000 that premium users have space for. There are other differences as well, such as the number ofPokemonthat can be placed in the wonder box, room trade hosting, and the judge function, which lets players determine the strength of aPokemonin storage.
For longtime players,Pokemon Homeis a necessity, and that goes double if you’re competitive. The luxury of having all your bestPokemonavailable immediately just can’t be understated, along with the suite of other added features that make managing your library that much easier and efficient. That being said, it looks like the only way to usePokemon Homeis to pay for it; the features you get from the free version are simply lacking. Sure, they might be enough for a kid playing their secondPokemontitle, but for any older fan, there are too many reasons not to buy-in.
All that being said, the price point ofPokemon Homeis jarring. At $15.99 for a year, it’s just shy of what a year of Nintendo online costs. It’s also a massive price increase from the 3DS exclusivePokemon Bankwhich costs only $5 annually. These costs, plus the restrictions put on free users of the service, are sure to potentially cause some backlash over at the Pokemon Company.
