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During the second Pokémon Direct, [http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/strategy/ Pokémon Bank] was shown to be a new feature downloadable only on 3DS-family devices. This software will allow the user to deposit their Pokémon directly onto a special Cloud server. The Pokémon Bank will hold up to 3000 Pokémon and can be accessed at any time as long the user is connected to the internet in some fashion. It is also tied to the 3DS device as opposed to a specific game which hints at allowing a person an easier time of transferring Pokémon from one version to the other. In addition, Pokémon Bank has a variety of search functions, even with 3000 Pokémon, a person won't have to worry about being unable to find the Pokémon they need.  
The second Pokémon Direct has revealed a new feature called {{bp|Pokémon Bank}}, a new feature downloadable only on {{bp|Nintendo 3DS}}-family devices. This software will allow the user to deposit their Pokémon directly onto a special Cloud server. Pokémon Bank will hold up to 3000 Pokémon and can be accessed at any time as long the user is connected to the internet.


Pokémon Bank is a paid service, with an annual charge for usage however no official price has been announced. They describe the need for a subscription to pay for the maintenance cost and to continue offering the service for future Pokémon titles. There will be a free trial period for a short time after the launch of the Bank to allow users a chance to test out the software before committing.  
Pokémon Bank is tied to the 3DS system rather than a specific game, which hints at allowing a person an easier time of transferring Pokémon from one version to the other. In addition, Pokémon Bank has a variety of search functions.


This Pokémon Bank will also allow users to transfer Pokémon from {{bp|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black or White}} and {{bp|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 or White 2}} onto their {{bp|Pokémon X and Y|Pokemon X or Y}} games using a system called Poké Transporter. This is bundled with the Pokémon Bank and allows for a user to insert a Black or White or a Black 2 or White 2 cartridge and be able to upload their Pokémon from those games onto the Pokémon Bank for easy transfer to Pokémon X and Y. The Poké Transporter cannot return Pokémon to Pokémon Black or White, or to Pokémon Black 2 or White 2 after they have been stored in an online Box.
Pokémon Bank is a paid service, with an annual fee for usage; however, the amount of this fee has not yet been announced. Nintendo justifies the subscription as paying for the maintenance cost and continuing to offer the service for future Pokémon titles. There will be a free trial period for a short time after the launch of the Bank to allow users a chance to test out the software before committing.  


In a recent effort to continue down playing the use of illegal Pokémon in tournaments, the Pokémon Bank and Transporter will block illegally obtained Pokémon from being uploaded to the Bank or to move those Pokémon from boxes to boxes.  
Pokémon Bank will also allow users to transfer Pokémon from {{bp|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black or White}} and {{bp|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 or White 2}} to their {{bp|Pokémon X and Y|Pokemon X or Y}} games using a feature called {{bp|Poké Transporter}}. This is bundled with the Pokémon Bank and allows for a user to insert a Black or White or a Black 2 or White 2 cartridge and be able to upload their Pokémon from those games onto the Pokémon Bank for easy transfer to Pokémon X and Y. The Poké Transporter cannot return Pokémon to Pokémon Black or White, or to Pokémon Black 2 or White 2 after they have been stored in an online Box.
 
In a recent effort to continue down playing the use of illegal Pokémon in tournaments, the Pokémon Bank and Transporter will block illegally obtained Pokémon from being uploaded to the Bank or to move those Pokémon between Boxes.  


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File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank 100 boxes.png|100 Boxes
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank 100 boxes.png|100 Boxes
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon box.png|Box 1
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank box.png|Box 1
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon box stats.png|Box stats
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank box stats.png|Box stats
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank deposit withdraw.png|Deposit and Withdraw
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank deposit withdraw.png|Deposit and Withdraw
File:XY Prerelease Poké Transporter.png|Poké Transporter
File:XY Prerelease Poké Transporter.png|Poké Transporter
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon box display settings.png|Display and Search Settings
File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank box settings.png|Display and Search Settings
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The second Pokémon Direct has revealed a new feature called Pokémon Bank, a new feature downloadable only on Nintendo 3DS-family devices. This software will allow the user to deposit their Pokémon directly onto a special Cloud server. Pokémon Bank will hold up to 3000 Pokémon and can be accessed at any time as long the user is connected to the internet.

Pokémon Bank is tied to the 3DS system rather than a specific game, which hints at allowing a person an easier time of transferring Pokémon from one version to the other. In addition, Pokémon Bank has a variety of search functions.

Pokémon Bank is a paid service, with an annual fee for usage; however, the amount of this fee has not yet been announced. Nintendo justifies the subscription as paying for the maintenance cost and continuing to offer the service for future Pokémon titles. There will be a free trial period for a short time after the launch of the Bank to allow users a chance to test out the software before committing.

Pokémon Bank will also allow users to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Black or White and Black 2 or White 2 to their Pokemon X or Y games using a feature called Poké Transporter. This is bundled with the Pokémon Bank and allows for a user to insert a Black or White or a Black 2 or White 2 cartridge and be able to upload their Pokémon from those games onto the Pokémon Bank for easy transfer to Pokémon X and Y. The Poké Transporter cannot return Pokémon to Pokémon Black or White, or to Pokémon Black 2 or White 2 after they have been stored in an online Box.

In a recent effort to continue down playing the use of illegal Pokémon in tournaments, the Pokémon Bank and Transporter will block illegally obtained Pokémon from being uploaded to the Bank or to move those Pokémon between Boxes.

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  • 100 Boxes

    100 Boxes

  • Box 1

    Box 1

  • Box stats

    Box stats

  • Deposit and Withdraw

    Deposit and Withdraw

  • Poké Transporter

    Poké Transporter

  • Display and Search Settings

    Display and Search Settings

Press release

“ BELLEVUE, WA—September 4, 2013—Director from GAME FREAK inc., Mr. Junichi Masuda, announced Pokémon Bank—a new Nintendo 3DS application and service that allows Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players to conveniently store up to 3,000 of their beloved Pokémon on the Internet. Pokémon Bank gives players the flexibility to store and deposit 100 Boxes worth of Pokémon. This is in addition to the Boxes found within Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, just like in previous Pokémon titles.


Additional features of Pokémon Bank include the ability to deposit and withdraw Pokémon from multiple copies of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Once a Pokémon X or Pokémon Y Game Card is inserted into a Nintendo 3DS system or the downloadable version of the game is opened, the Pokémon Bank software can be turned on for use. Players can then transfer Pokémon from multiple copies of the game via Pokémon Bank to one copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y.

Pokémon Bank software is activated upon payment of an annual service fee. This charge will support maintenance of the online server that allows players to store up to 3,000 Pokémon conveniently, and will provide the application's support for future Pokémon titles.

Players who activate Pokémon Bank, will be able to use its linked application, Poké Transporter, which makes transferring many Pokémon caught in other Pokémon games easy. What used to be a lengthy process to transfer Pokémon from a previous Pokémon game to the latest titles is now a breeze with Poké Transporter—just insert Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2into your Nintendo 3DS system and use Poké Transporter to transfer Pokémon from those games into Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank will be available in North America on Nintendo eShop. More details about this software, including a free trial period, will be added to Pokemon.com in the near future. ”

  -- The Pokémon Company International  
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