# Pokemon Bank shutdown will make 5 Pokemon unobtainable in modern Switch games, and fans want to know when that changes

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-bank-shutdown-will-make-5-pokemon-unobtainable-in-modern-switch-games-and-fans-want-to-know-when-that-changes/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f5cd86165a79cfdef3842)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7f5cd86165a79cfdef3842

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