Pokémon HOME Introduces Medal Trading Feature: A New Way to Engage with Friends
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Published on: April 23, 2025
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Pokémon HOME, The Pokémon Company’s cloud-based storage and trading app for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, has introduced an innovative new feature aimed at fostering greater community interaction and player engagement.
With its recent update in April 2025, Pokémon HOME now allows users to collect and trade medals, a unique addition that furthers the app's role as a central hub for committed Pokémon trainers.
The new medal system, announced by The Pokémon Company and highlighted in an official statement, enables Pokémon HOME users to earn medals by completing specific in-game activities or by participating in special real-world events, such as those held at Pokémon Centers or officially sanctioned gatherings.
These medals are distinct collectibles with various types and languages, offering a fresh incentive for players to explore both in-app challenges and Pokémon-related events worldwide.
In a move reminiscent of Pokémon trading, medals themselves can be traded or gifted to other users through the Pokémon HOME platform.
The system is designed to encourage not only collection but also social interaction, building on the core values of trading and community that have defined the Pokémon series since its inception.
The medal feature also recognizes differences in regional and event-specific participation, making certain medals rarer and more desirable within the community.
The Pokémon Company has implemented a tiered system for medal storage: free Pokémon HOME users are permitted to collect up to 30 medals, while paid subscribers benefit from a significantly increased cap of 1,000 medals.
This differentiation rewards active and subscribed members with a greater capacity for medal collecting and trading, supporting The Pokémon Company's ongoing commitment to rewarding its most engaged community members.
To mark the launch of this feature, all current Pokémon HOME account holders have received three exclusive medals featuring one of the nine iconic starter Pokémon trios from previous game generations.
This initial distribution is intended to promote the trading and gifting of medals among users, fostering new connections and exchanges within the global Pokémon community.
Pokémon HOME has firmly established itself as an integral companion tool for Nintendo Switch players, facilitating seamless transfers between mainline Pokémon games, including Pokémon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
With the introduction of the medal feature, The Pokémon Company continues to enhance the platform’s value, bridging digital gameplay with real-world events and offering new avenues for player achievement.
The latest update is available on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices via the Nintendo eShop and app stores, ensuring accessibility for all users.
For details and ongoing updates regarding specific medal types and event locations, players can refer to official resources and community channels such as Serebii.net.
This new medal trading feature underscores The Pokémon Company’s innovation in promoting both individual goal-setting and social connectivity, further solidifying Pokémon HOME’s standing as a must-have tool for Switch and Pokémon enthusiasts worldwide.
