Highlights
- Players report missing Pokémon after transfers to Pokémon Champions
- Bug linked to the Pokémon Home storage system
- Affected Pokémon appear locked and unusable
- No single fix has worked consistently so far
Bug disrupts launch day
The release of Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch has been overshadowed by a transfer issue that has left some players unable to access their Pokémon.
Reports suggest that creatures moved from the Pokémon Home app into the new battle simulator are becoming stuck mid-transfer, with no way to complete the move or return them to storage.
Pokémon caught in limbo
Competitive player Justin Carris, known online as AzazeL, highlighted the issue on social media, prompting others to share similar experiences.
Players say the app registers affected Pokémon as “visiting” Pokémon Champions. This status prevents them from being traded back or used in the game, effectively leaving them inaccessible.
While similar transfer errors have been reported in the past, users say the current issue is leaving Pokémon in a more permanent state of limbo.
No reliable fix yet
Attempts to resolve the issue have produced mixed results. Some players report success after reinstalling the Home app, while others have tried clearing system and game cache.
However, no consistent solution has emerged, and the problem appears to affect both Switch and mobile versions of the app.
Long-term collections at risk
For many players, the glitch carries added weight as some Pokémon have been transferred across generations, dating back to earlier titles on the Game Boy Advance.
With Pokémon Champions already facing criticism over limited features and roster restrictions, the transfer issue has added to frustration among competitive players awaiting a response from The Pokémon Company.
