So, you want to transfer Pokemon from your Pokemon Go account to Nintendo Switch games.

If you face the same scenario, I have some good news for you.

I will show you how to fix the issue with all the details.

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Why cant I send Pokemon from Go to Lets Go?

Keep reading the whole post to learn in detail.

Why Does Pokemon Go Fail To Connect To Nintendo Switch?

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Besides, issues with Bluetooth connectivity, corrupted cache, and Nintendo Joycons also hinder the connectivity.

On the other hand, Pokemon: Lets Go, Pikachu!

and Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee!

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was released in November 2018 on the Nintendo Switch console.

you might transfer your Pokemon from Pokemon Go to the two Nintendo Switch games.

But due to many reasons, the connection fails frequently.

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The most common reason for the connection to fail is a bug in the Nintendo Switch.

Through updates, Nintendo finally fixed the bug.

So if you have updated your Nintendo Switch, you should be good to go.

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But, some users are still facing issues.

In such cases, the cause might be Bluetooth connectivity issues as both devices connect via Bluetooth.

In some cases, Nintendo Switch JoyCons also cause trouble.

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We will go through the steps in the next section.

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and Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee!, you gotta connect the devices.

But it might fail to connect due to some issues.

The good thing is, the problems are relatively easy to solve.

The Nintendo Switch software version 7.0.1 contains the bug fix that caused the issue.

So, updating the Nintendo Switch software to version 7.0.1 or newer will address the issue.

Usually, Nintendo Switch goes through the system update automatically.

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Pokemon Go app developer Niantic posted a solution to the problem on Twitter.

They have suggested going for a complete restart of the Nintendo Switch equipment.

The critical thing to notice here is that simply putting the unit to sleep will not be enough.

Heres how you should proceed:

You should now see the Nintendo Switch go through a complete restart.

After the restart has finished, verify if the connection works smoothly now.

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Some users have reported that clearing the cache of the Nintendo Switch user fixed the issue.

Then you should test whether Pokemon Go can connect to Nintendo Switch successfully.

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The Pokemon Go app smartphone connects to the Nintendo Switch through Bluetooth.

), interferences might cause the issue.

Hence, disconnect all Bluetooth devices connected to the smartphone.

you’ve got the option to reconnect all the Bluetooth devices to the smartphone when you are done.

So to avoid it, detach the Nintendo JoyCons until you have gone through the process successfully.

Then you could connect the JoyCons and continue to use the Switch in handheld mode again.

So you’re able to go to the phone tweaks, go to Apps and find Pokemon Go.

Then check out the permissions section to ensure you have the required permissions.

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The solution is to connect before going to the Go Park, specifically at the start screen.

There is a bug that is causing this issue.

So, if you connect to Pokemon Go on the games home screen, it should work fine.

For some users, reinstalling Pokemon Go fixed the issue.

Also, you need the Pokemon Go app with version 0.37.0 or higher for the connection to work.

To make the connection between Pokemon Go and Nintendo Switch, you need airplane mode to be turned off.

So see if thats the case.

Why Would You Connect Pokemon Go To The Nintendo Switch?

The two games are Pokemon: Lets Go, Pikachu!

and Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee!.

Pokemon Go, the AR game, allows you to discover and catch Pokemons roaming into the real world.

Millions of players worldwide have played it since its launch in 2016. and Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee!.

The two new games were released in 2018 on the Nintendo Switch console.

But there are some requirements to make the transfer.

you oughta go to Fuchsia City in the two games to start the transfer.

Otherwise, you will not get the option to move the Pokemons.

To transfer the Pokemons, you better connect the Nintendo Switch to the smartphone via Bluetooth.

The Poke Ball Plus is not necessary to make the connection.

You might think that you’re able to transfer Pokemon from the Pokemon: Lets Go, Pikachu!

and Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee!

to the Pokemon Go, but that is not the case.

Not only that, subsequent updates only made the matter worse.

Finally, the Nintendo Switch software update 7.0.1 resolved the issue.

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on Nintendo Switch, you gotta go through a couple of steps.

Remember that you’re able to only transfer Pokemon initially discovered in the Kanto region.

Pokemon from other areas and special events are not allowed for the transfer.

Answer:You cannot transfer Pokemon from Lets Go to Go.

Only the reverse is possible.

Question:Can you transfer Pokemon back to Pokemon Go?

Final Thoughts

The Pokemon franchise is one of the most popular franchises of all time.

and Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee!.

But sometimes, it is impossible to make the connection due to a bug or some other cause.

Luckily, you’re able to patch up the issue with some quick steps.