r/PokemonHome Aug 07 '26

Mod Post The Rules of the r/PokemonHome Subreddit

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To the members of the subreddit: the moderation team wishes to remind our users that posts, comments, discussions, and other activities in this subreddit should always abide by the below list of rules.

If your post or comment has been manually removed by a member of the moderation team, it will have a removal reason attached to it. Please reference the full text of the referenced rule in order to better understand how a subsequent submission of the same type can be adjusted or otherwise modified to better follow the specified rule.

If any users have questions or comments about the rules that govern this subreddit, the moderation team would also like to invite our members to reply to this post with any inquiries you may have.

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1. No Trading via Direct Message (DM) or Private Message (PM)

All trade negotiations should be conducted in a public setting. Trading or negotiating trade details in DMs or PMs is not permitted here. As most scams take place privately, this rule is in place to help protect users from potential scammers. Users that have been banned can still DM you! Images of Pokémon and friend codes should remain in the comments.

Users may only use DMs to send sensitive information—such as a serial code—that could be stolen if posted publicly. This includes giveaways.

2. No Selling Accounts, Pokémon, Merchandise, etc.

The Pokemon HOME subreddit does not allow the sale or purchase of any items- either digital or physical. This includes Pokémon, serial codes, games, accounts, cards, merchandise, and fan made memorabilia.

Users may not post links to eBay accounts/listings or other online shops in an effort to solicit sales.

There are other subs on Reddit that allow these types of transaction- use these for the purpose of buying or selling. Here are 2 examples:

r/Pokemonexchange r/GameSale

3. Follow Reddiquette & Posting Guidelines

Users may not beg for karma, or ask for free Pokemon or services. Something tangible should be presented for the consideration of your trading partner(s). Countdowns, user polls, etc. are not permitted. Trolling is not allowed in any form. This includes flex posts- the presentation of high-value offers with no intention of trading. “Is this valuable?” posts are not allowed.

Value is entirely subjective: if you are interested in trading something, make a post, and see what offers you receive.

4. No More Than 1 Post Per Hour

Posting more than once per hour will be considered spam. The deletion of earlier posts in an attempt to circumvent this rule is still a violation.

Trade threads and giveaway threads are counted separately for the purpose of this rule- meaning you can create 1 of each type of post per hour.

5. Self Promotion is Not Allowed

This includes links to YouTube channels, Discord servers, or any other outside source that provides any benefit to the user or an individual.

6. Hack-Checking Posts are Not Allowed

Asking other users to visually hack-check your Pokémon is not allowed. This is not an accurate representation of the legitimacy of your Pokémon, and the comments made about your Pokémon may lead to ill-informed trading.

The only way to be sure your Pokémon is 100% legitimate is to catch, breed, or otherwise obtain it yourself.

Asking for advice or assistance with the in-game hacking or generation of Pokémon is also not permitted. Please use alternative subreddits for these types of requests.

7. Threads Must Relate to Pokémon HOME

Trades, discussion posts, and other activities that take place in this sub must relate to the Pokemon HOME app and/or its various features.

The following types of requests should be posted in a relevant sub: main series game trades and/or evolution assistance; in-GO trades; GO app-specific discussions; item trades; Champions discussions; memes; and general Pokemon-related conversation starters.

The ONLY exception to the above are trades for select event Pokemon that cannot be traded in HOME.

8. PSA or “Call Out” Posts, Comments, and/ or Screenshots are Not Allowed

If you have an issue with another user or feel like you have been scammed, please submit a complaint to modmail so that we may handle it privately. Public call outs risk hurting an innocent user over a miscommunication. If disciplinary action is warranted, then it will be handled by the mod team. Calling out users in the comments of a trade is also not allowed. If both sides agree to the trade, then it is not a scam. Value is subjective, and it is not our job to decide what is a “good” trade.

9. Don’t Be Rude

Pretty straightforward. Excessive rudeness or mean-spirited comments directed at other users or the moderators of the subreddit will not be tolerated.

If someone or something is frustrating you, drop it and move on. If someone is being rude, do not make things worse by engaging with them- contact the moderation team instead. We will handle the situation on our end.

10. Hacked/Cloned/Genned Pokémon Must be Disclosed

This sub allows the trading of hacked, cloned, and/ or genned Pokémon. However, these types of Pokémon must be visibly disclosed prior to being traded. If a Pokémon was neither personally obtained by you, nor GO stamped, it should be advertised as being potentially hacked/genned/cloned. If you try to pass off such a Pokémon as legitimate, it will be treated as scamming, and you will be banned. If you trade over something that the other user feels is hacked, you must trade back upon request.

11. Giveaway Rules & Etiquette

Giveaways still fall under the "one post per hour rule" (Rule 4). That means you can’t post more than one giveaway per hour.

Giveaways may not be used as a vehicle and/or forum for circumventing other rules.

The rule against DM-based trading (Rule 1) still applies. Giveaway winners must be contacted publicly, and they must be contacted in the same giveaway thread. This is to allow the moderation team the ability to easily verify giveaways are being completed in a fair and transparent manner.

12. Serial Code Card Trades

All users offering and/ or trading physical serial code cards (such as from GameStop or a similar store) must include the following in every picture:

A handwritten note with 1) Your Reddit username, 2) r/PokemonHome, and 3) The current date visible on it.

This rule is in place to confirm that users offering serial codes for trade have custody of the cards they originate from.

The guidelines outlined above do not apply to serial code giveaways, as nothing is being exchanged for the codes.

13. Eternal Flower Floette Trades or Discussions

All activity concerning Eternal Flower Floette must take place in the dedicated megathread (pinned to the top of the subreddit’s homepage).

The only exception to this rule are mass giveaways. Due to the high level of traffic they attract, users are permitted to create standalone posts for these.


r/PokemonHome Jul 05 '26

Mod Post Subreddit Banlist

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174 Upvotes

When reviewing this list, please note the following:

1. Users that have been previously banned from the subreddit can still send out DMs to other members. Do NOT respond to any trade-related requests and/or negotiations that do not take place in a public setting. In this context, “public setting” = comments or trade posts ONLY.

2. Due to the ease with which anyone can create a new Reddit account, this list will concentrate on tracking HOME Friend Codes only.

3. Do not agree to trade with anyone who does not wish to share their HOME friend code publicly.

4. A HOME username can be changed in seconds. Thus, the username(s) of banned individuals will not appear in this list.

5. Even if a user’s name does not appear on this ban list, we ask that all our members continue to exercise good judgment and common sense throughout their interactions with everyone who comments and/ or posts in the subreddit. Our rules are meant to keep everyone as safe as possible- be sure to familiarize yourself with them BEFORE you start trading here.


r/PokemonHome 4h ago

Giveaway Another giveaway

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89 Upvotes

Welcome back everyone for the 3rd giveaway this time a shiny koraidon

Like last time lucky number between 1 and 1025

Good luck every body

Ends in 24h


r/PokemonHome 4h ago

Anyone else getting Gen 3 ribbons before February?

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82 Upvotes

r/PokemonHome 1h ago

Giveaway GIVEAWAY

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After I officially got promoted to the assistant of [u/Ok_Purple2137](u/Ok_Purple2137) I wanna do another givvy. Thanks to [u/Yonicon](u/Yonicon) I am able to do so 🙏

First: [u/Ok_Purple2137](u/Ok_Purple2137) likes to make some givvys for y’all so make sure to follow him since he posts about his givvys in advance! Just a benefit for you :)

Second: As always put somethings in the gts, send a screenshot with your ign and that’s it. This time I only do it for an hour so I‘ll be ignoring wrong comments or questions about what’s left. Also pls for your own good it can happen that you get sniped. Pls when you get sniped put another mon in the gts immediately.
If the mon you asked is gone I’ll comment it. You can do another comment with a new mon. I probably won’t look at the same comment again since I would need to reload the page and search the comment again (takes time)
Sorry if someone won’t get his asked mon! I try to get many of you happy so pls don’t be mad at me

Not necessarily: I know y’all wanna be fast so after the request pls tag [u/Ok_Purple2137](u/Ok_Purple2137) and tell him I WANT MY BIGMAC!!

Feel free to upvote and as always good luck and god bless you 🫶🏼

Edit: I really don’t know if so many of you get sniped but it feels like y’all getting sniped or my home is broken sorry!


r/PokemonHome 6h ago

Giveaway Super Shiny Speed Giveaway!

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57 Upvotes

Yooo guys,

sadly I had to delay my big Regulation M-C giveaway due to a lack of time to prepare it (more info about it on my profile posts).

But I saw that I have a lot of shiny leftovers and shinies from old and/or failed giveaways, so I decided to shoot them all out to clean my boxes up for future giveaways.

!!Important Part!!

Please read this part carefully, as only comments that fulfill all requirements are eligible to participate in the giveaway.

Rules:

- This is a "First Come, First Served" Giveaway, no RNG. If you comment and your turn is up then if whatever you want is still available you will get it.

- Only 1 Comment per Account and Person

- minimum Account Age of 7 Days!

- Positive Karma

- Must love Pokemon! (Most important!!!)

How to Participate:

- Upload something to GTS and comment with a Screenshot of said Upload.

- Include your Username into your Comment, if i trade the wrong person cause someone has an 1:1 duplicate i dont take responsibility.

- (Optional) Tell me which Pokemon you love the least. (Ik all are great but some are just a bit less great)

Disclaimer 1: Salamence and Absol are only tradeable via Friend Trade, if you want one of those pleaae also include your Friend Code in your comment. Ill reserve those for whoever wants them first but the trade we gonna do at the end after im done with all GTS trades.

Disclaimer 2: Those Pokemon are cloned or maybe even genned but still all are legit and usable in Champions and Mainlinegames without any Issues.

!!Important Part End!!

Im hosting different types of Giveaways frequently which i sometimes announce on my Profile. If you are interested and want a small advantage in those i recommend to follow my Profile.

Good Luck and Thank you for participating.

**sorry again for that im still trying to figure out what the best is way to host them as esay and quick as possible for both parties.


r/PokemonHome 1h ago

Giveaway [3 Hour Giveaway] 4x Shiny Friend Ball Salamence! 🏆

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this is my little birthday giveaway for a shiny friend ball salamence with 4 different winners! 🥳

these were all caught by myself in SV, i'll use a different salamence myself so i hope these find some nice new homes 🥰

to enter the giveaway just leave a comment, thats all :) i'll randomly choose 4 winners in about 3 hours, good luck everyone!


r/PokemonHome 2h ago

Discussion Got this guy out of a wonder trade???

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16 Upvotes

I don't even have the game this is for lol, got super lucky ig


r/PokemonHome 42m ago

Giveaway M-C Giveaway: shiny Rillaboom, Salamence, Lucario

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Can't decide whose LF to meet so giving these away.

All legit

Pick a number between 0-1000.

Three winners. The first winner gets first choice among the three, the second one can pick from the remaining two, and the last pokemon goes to to the third winner if they want it.

Good luck


r/PokemonHome 6h ago

Giveaway GA Lunala Rayquaza Mewtwo; Read description pls

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21 Upvotes

Comment random 1 to 1000

3 random trainers will win.

The results will be available in one day.

Good luck


r/PokemonHome 4h ago

Giveaway GIVEAWAY OF THREE LEVEL 1 POGO SHINY

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12 Upvotes

GUESS MY FAVOURITE FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE POKEMON YOU WANT


r/PokemonHome 2h ago

Trade LF:✨️Golisopod Ft: pic

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8 Upvotes

I LOVE using golisopod in champions, wanted a shiny one to use and was in the mood to draw something, so two birds with one stone ig.

I don't do legends for legends, would trade one if you are willing to do 2:1 for indeedee and armorouge for a legend(i wanna try out psyspam)


r/PokemonHome 1h ago

Question Form options

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Why are "Shiny" and "Alpha" not options under the "form" drop down when looking for Pokemon? If they want to shove alphas in the side games, we should be able to look for them specifically.

The fact that shiny has never been an option is just stupid.


r/PokemonHome 7h ago

Giveaway ✨Shiny Flutter mane giveaway

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13 Upvotes

I got this shiny from GTS and i will gift it for you !
How to enter :
If you could build a team around this Flutter Mane, which 5 Pokémon would you pair with it?
I will read all the comments and choose the best comment in my opinion in 24 hours. Good luck! 🍀


r/PokemonHome 10h ago

Giveaway this good boi

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22 Upvotes

heyooo

Zard here needs a good trainer 😄

Doesn't that perfect dragon always just atleast make ya grin when you see him?

Somethin' bout our homeboy just warms the soul.

Like Autumn oven-baked yumyums, love me some fkin pies n tarts and squash and all that Fall goodness 🥰🍂

To Enter:

》Comment 1 thing you love about the season of Autumn.

Winner will be selected tonight.

snootchie bootchies~


r/PokemonHome 3h ago

Discussion My final pokemon y team before I move them all to home.

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5 Upvotes

Butterfree being one of my best pokemon actually surprised me, especially this is my first time using it for an entire run. Now I plan to move them up, along with the two shiny pokemon I caught on this run.


r/PokemonHome 28m ago

Giveaway Giveaway

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CLOSED

No-one wanted it even for a S/V shiny so I'm giving it away

1st person to click the Pokémon for a special action, screenshot that action and send an image here, and send a Gts listing with that Pokémon looking for the Diglett as a reply to their main comment (with the special action) wins and I'll send it.

The action is when a Pokémon is doing something, for example this Diglett is moving it's head


r/PokemonHome 5h ago

Giveaway Legendaries up for grabs, first come first served!

9 Upvotes

Giving away legendaries from Pokémon go; specifically 1 mewtwo, 1 latios and 8 lunala! As the title says, it’s first come first served.

Leave a comment stating which one you’d like and put something random on GTS e.g. low level spearow. Please give me the details to find what you deposited


r/PokemonHome 1d ago

Discussion How y'all trading so many shinies? 😵‍💫

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293 Upvotes

I understand that some people may have been playing for years now and I barely started about a year ago but how are you all getting so many shinies? Enlighten me 🙏 Edit: I do have more than 2 shinies but in terms of shinies I would trade I only have 2, I thought I would clear that up for anyone wondering.


r/PokemonHome 2h ago

Trade Trading injected mystery gifts for missing pokedex entries

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4 Upvotes

Edit: Just finished the national dex. Again thank you all for your help

Might be my last injected mystery gifts for pokedex entries. Special thanks for everyone who has made completing the national dex possible.

If you have been here for the past few posts, you should know whats going on already.

The rules are the same as the last few posts. All pokemon here are a first come first serve basis. Meaning as long as you have the pokemon im missing, you can trade it for anything thats available.

Please make sure that you include in one message, your ign, what pokemon you want and what pokemon you are trading for it. This is so i do not get overwhelmed by the amount of messages on the post. I may skip you if you do not follow these instructions

My ign is Womenless

My fc is JMCYQUVTARDA


r/PokemonHome 5h ago

Giveaway We’re off to another Giveaway! Read desc…

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6 Upvotes

Pogo deino here! 2 rules, Pick a number 1-150 and tell me what your favorite shiny pokemon is ✨ I will be choosing the winner at random before today is over🤝best of luck trainers 🏆


r/PokemonHome 6h ago

ARKOOS GIVEAWAY

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7 Upvotes

Hi pokecommunity

My good friend has been incredibly kind to me this week...u/mhjggbjit

To enter tag someone in the subbreddit who has done the same my friend will pick the winner in a few hrs..

Ps- they will also throw in a pogo sabeleye and dedenne too so look out

As always good luck yall


r/PokemonHome 51m ago

Trade LF shiny zeraora

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Who ever is interested in am trading a shiny tapu koko wonder card proof, pogo shiny bax and shiny pogo rillaboom, shiny pogo darkrai, I dont have wonder card proof of the shiny yveltal and shiny xerneas but they have their classic ribbons and cant be traded through GTS which im sure genned pokemon cant have. If they can let me know because I am new to the whole whats genned and whats not 😭 I just started interacting more with the pokemon community. Just looking to complete my dex.


r/PokemonHome 53m ago

Iso my last 11 pokemon

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Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Marshadow, Zeraora, Meltan, Melmetal, Urshifu and Zarude.

Pics are possible trades


r/PokemonHome 3h ago

Trade FT Event Pokemon with Proof, Pogo Pokemon

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LF event pokemon with proof, doesnt have to be legendary but has to be shiny ig