RetroSync Device Moves GBA Pokemon to Switch, Launches December 2026

Pokemon fan Drewworks announced RetroSync, a fan-made device that lets players move Pokemon from Game Boy Advance games to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, in a post on Twitter, as reported by GameRant. The device is set to be released and made available for purchase in December 2026.

RetroSync does not support the original Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire games, limiting which Game Boy Advance titles can be used with it.

Pokemon transferred through RetroSync will most likely not be considered legal for battles in Pokemon Champions or VGC, meaning players should not expect the moved creatures to be cleared for official competitive play.

The device arrives in a period of continued official Pokemon activity on Nintendo platforms. According to leaks and datamining, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire will launch on Switch and Switch 2 soon, with some claiming a release this month, and a Pokemon Home update appears to suggest that Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald will all come to the Switch.

Official Pokemon support keeps expanding

Pokemon Home added support for Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, including a free Celebi for completing the Kanto Pokedex. Pokemon Bank is shutting down in 2027, and the next official launch is Pokemon Winds and Waves in 2027. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise.