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{{NintendoService
|name=Pokémon Bank
|logo=[[File:Pokémon Bank logo.png|150px]]
|caption=The logo of Pokémon Bank.
|provider=[[Nintendo]]
|launched=December 25, 2013 (initial launch)<br>January 22, 2014 (second launch)<ref name=Nintendo of America Twitter>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Nintendo of America Twitter]</ref><br /><small>(Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong)</small><ref name=pokemoncojp>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/xy/system/06.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=100&press_div=P 포켓몬 뱅크 Pokémon Bank] (Korean - Korea)</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.tw/pressrelease/3ds_20131004xy_12.htm 任天堂溥天股份有限公司] (Traditional Chinese - Taiwan)</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/3ds_20131004xy_12.htm 任天堂(香港)有限公司網站] (Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong)</ref>

February 4, 2014<br /><small>(Europe, Australia, and New Zealand)</small>

February 5, 2014<br /><small>(The Americas)</small>
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|serviceprovided=Online Pokémon storage
|accessableby=[[Nintendo 3DS]] family of systems
|externallink=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/ ex/pokemonbank/] (Japanese)<br/>[http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/ Pokemonbank.com/en-us/] (English)
}}
{{bulbanews|game}}
The '''Pokémon Bank''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンバンク''' ''Pokémon Bank'') is a downloadable online application for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] that is available for the {{wp|Nintendo eShop}}. It serves as a complement to the [[Pokémon Storage System]], and is compatible with [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. A companion application, [[Poké Transporter]], also allows for the [[Generation V]] core games {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} to connect to the service as well.

Due to server expenses, use of the software requires the payment of an annual fee. This fee is ¥500 in Japan, $4.99 in {{pmin|the United States}}, {{tt|$6.29|plus tax}} in {{pmin|Canada}}, £4.49 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, €4.99 in Europe, $6.50 in {{pmin|Australia}}, $8.50 in {{pmin|New Zealand}}, ₩5000 in {{pmin|South Korea}}, $150 in {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, and $40 in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==Usage==
===Pokémon storage===
[[File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank box.png|thumb|Pokémon Bank being used in a copy of Pokémon X]]
Pokémon Bank allows [[Player character|player]]s to store up to 3000 Pokémon from the games in an online cloud. This storage is similar to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] provided by [[PC]]s and has 100 Boxes capable of carrying 30 Pokémon each. Boxes can also be assigned to one of 10 groups with customizable names. Pokémon Bank also features extensive search options and filters. Pokémon in Generation VI games can be transferred to the service individually or by group selection.

====Poké Transporter====
{{main|Poké Transporter}}
Poké Transporter allows the transfer of Pokémon from [[Generation V]] games to Pokémon Bank and can be downloaded separately after Pokémon Bank has been downloaded. 

A 101st Box in Pokémon Bank is reserved for use by Poké Transporter. Within Pokémon Bank, this Box can only be withdrawn from.

====Rewards====
The player receives 100 [[Poké Mile]]s when Pokémon are deposited for the first time into Pokémon Bank. Additional Poké Miles are awarded for the length of time that a given Pokémon is deposited into Pokémon Bank. The amount of Poké Miles earned by the player increases if more Pokémon are deposited into Pokémon Bank.

Accumulated Poké Miles may be transferred to the currently selected game via [[Pokémon Link]] either directly as Poké Miles or as [[Battle Point]]s (at a rate of 1 Battle Point for every 10 Poké Miles). If the player chooses not to transfer their Poké Miles, they will simply continue to accumulate.

====Restrictions====
{{incomplete|section|Any/all other incompatible moves or Pokemon? Including any that may only be restricted from being deposited in a given game}}
Pokémon that are holding [[Berry|Berries]] or other [[item]]s cannot be deposited into Pokémon Bank. If the player attempts to deposit Pokémon that are holding Berries or other items, the items will be removed and sent to the player's Bag. If the Bag is full, the item will disappear.

[[:Category:Pokémon that evolve through trading|Pokémon that]] [[evolution|evolve]] via [[trade|trading]] will not evolve when deposited in or withdrawn from Pokémon Bank.

[[Cosplay Pikachu]], Black {{p|Kyurem}}, and White Kyurem cannot be deposited in Pokémon Bank.

===Connectivity===
Any number of physical or digital copies of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire can be used in conjunction with Pokémon Bank. Pokémon Bank can be utilized at any point after the player obtains the [[Pokédex]] in Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire. The service cannot be used if a new game has not been started.

The Pokémon Bank account that a Nintendo 3DS system accesses depends on the system's [[Nintendo Network]] ID, which can only belong to one Nintendo 3DS system at a time. There is no way to transfer Pokémon directly between Pokémon Banks belonging to different Nintendo Network IDs.

While Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire are region-locked and cannot be played if their region does not match the region of the Nintendo 3DS they are inserted in, Pokémon Bank is still able to communicate with these games regardless of their region. Nintendo does not make any guarantee for the performance of software or systems in the Nintendo 3DS family when used outside of their intended regions, however.

When Pokémon Bank (along with Poké Transporter) is downloaded, any restrictions on the Nintendo 3DS system for Shopping Services need to be removed within the Parental Controls before Pokémon Bank can be utilized. Any restrictions set in place pertaining to usage of the Nintendo 3DS's Internet browser also require removal each time that the Pokémon Bank software is used.

===Passes===
{{incomplete|section|How long before Pokemon vanish?}}
While downloading the Pokémon Bank application is free, usage of its services requires the purchase of a pass. A pass lasts for 365 days from purchase. If a previous pass has not expired when a new pass is purchased, the number of remaining days from the old pass is added to the new pass. Pokémon Bank will prompt the player to purchase a new pass when the current pass is within 14 days of expiring.

After a pass expires, Pokémon in Pokémon Bank are preserved for a period of time, but eventually they will be lost entirely if a new pass is not purchased. It is possible to connect to Pokémon Bank and withdraw any stored Pokémon without purchasing a new pass.

==Event Pokémon==
{{main|List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VI}}
===Celebi===
{{bulbanews|Nintendo Direct announces Celebi distribution}}
If the player accessed Pokémon Bank before September 30, 2014, they could receive a special event {{p|Celebi}}. This Celebi knew {{m|Hold Back}}, an event-exclusive move similar to {{m|False Swipe}}.
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|ball=Luxury
|pokemon=Celebi
|level=10
|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Heal Bell|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Safeguard|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hold Back|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entry|xy|Pokémon Link|Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese|Pokémon Bank|December 25, 2013 to September 30, 2014}}
{{G6event/entry|xy|Pokémon Link|PAL|Pokémon Bank|February 4 to September 30, 2014}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|Pokémon Link|American|Pokémon Bank|February 5 to September 30, 2014}}
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===Hidden Ability Johto Starters===
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Johto starters to be distributed by Pokémon Bank}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/present/?a001=news These] Pokémon [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/bank-on-three-awesome-pokemon/ were] [http://bank.pokemonkorea.co.kr/gift.asp available] to players who access Pokémon Bank from February 27 to November 30, 2015. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] using the [[Pokémon Link]] option. This marked the first time the [[Johto]] {{pkmn2|Starter}} families had legitimate access to their [[Ability|Hidden Abilities]].

====Meganium====
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|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Meganium
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=154
|type=Grass
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Solar Beam|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sunny Day|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Status
|move3=Synthesis|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|February 27 to November 30, 2015}}
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====Typhlosion====
{{G6event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Typhlosion
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=157
|type=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Overheat|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swift|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|February 27 to November 30, 2015}}
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====Feraligatr====
{{G6event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Feraligatr
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=160
|type=Water
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Sheer Force
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Waterfall|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|February 27 to November 30, 2015}}
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===Hidden Ability Legendary titans===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Bank to Distribute Hidden Ability Legendary Golems}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/present2/ These] [[Legendary titans]] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/deposit-three-solid-pokemon-with-pokemon-bank/ were] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/deposit-three-solid-pokemon-with-pokemon-bank/ available] [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10608 to] players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 4 to October 31, 2016. They all have their Hidden [[Ability]] and may be transferred to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] via [[Pokémon Link]].

====Regirock====
{{G6event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Regirock
|level=50
|ndex=377
|type=Rock
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Sturdy
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hammer Arm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
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====Regice====
{{G6event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Regice
|level=50
|ndex=378
|type=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Ice Body
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hail|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
{{G6event/footer/nowc}}

====Registeel====
{{G6event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Registeel
|level=50
|ndex=379
|type=Steel
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Light Metal
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gravity|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Defense|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
{{G6event/footer/nowc}}

==Server issues==
{{bulbanews/2|Pokémon Bank unavailable until further notice for Asia, Europe, Australia, Americas|Gotta Meme 'em All: Pokémon Bank Delay}}
On December 25, 2013, Pokémon Bank and the Poké Transporter were both released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories. Due to high volumes of traffic throughout the Nintendo Network caused by a large volume of [[Nintendo Network]] IDs being created,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/statuses/415959724043956224 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> the [[Nintendo eShop]] was temporarily inaccessible.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/nintendo-online-services-broken-now-continuing-christm-1489822952 Kotaku - Nintendo's Online Services Broken Now, Continuing Christmas Malfunctions]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/information/2013/1226.html Nintendo of Japan ~ "ニンテンドーeショップの接続障害に伴う『ポケモンバンク』の一時配信停止のお知らせ"]</ref> When the Nintendo eShop was accessible again on December 29, 2013,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/417346368340885504 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> Pokémon Bank was removed from the Nintendo eShop (although players who had previously downloaded Pokémon Bank could still download Poké Transporter, which can only be downloaded through Pokémon Bank).{{fact}} In addition, the release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter for the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand—originally set to be December 27, 2013—was delayed due to the aforementioned issues.<ref>[https://archive.today/922EE Pokémon Bank Announcement | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support] (archive)</ref>

On January 21, 2014, Pokémon Bank was re-released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref>

The service was launched in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 4, 2014. <ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/430673592527769600</ref>

The service was launched in the Americas on February 5, 2014.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
CoroCoro_January_2014_p63.jpg|Interacting with [[Brigette]] in Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank JP logo.png|Japanese logo
</gallery>

==Trailers==
===English===
{{youtubevid|Erq4R41AmVU|Pokemon|grass|silver}}

==Trivia==
* Pokémon Bank's services are maintained by [[Brigette]], who was previously the host of [[Pokémon Box Ruby and Sapphire]].
* [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship|Pokémon that]] evolve via [[friendship]] will be restricted from evolving in any game that is not the original game [[List of glitches in Generation VI#Friendship Evolution glitch|due to a glitch]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{silver color}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢虛擬銀行 ''{{tt|Pokémon Hēuiyíh Ngàhnhòhng|Pokémon Virtual Bank}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢虛擬銀行 / 宝可梦虚拟银行 ''{{tt|Pokémon Xūn'ǐ Yínháng|Pokémon Virtual Bank}}''
|fr=Banque Pokémon
|de=Pokémon Bank
|it=Banca Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 뱅크 ''Pokémon Bank''
|ru=Банк Покемонов{{tt|*|not realesed with this name but refered to as such on the official website}} ''Bank Pokemonov''
|es=Banco de Pokémon
}}

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemonbank.com Pokémon Bank website]

==References==
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