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The '''main menu''' (Japanese: '''{{j|タイトルメニュー}}''' ''title menu'') is the menu that appears right after the title screen in the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]].

In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{5v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the main menu is hidden when there is no [[save]]; the player must first create a save file in order to access the main menu.

==In the core series==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Description and notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| Continue || Allows the player to resume their {{pkmn|journey}} from the point in which they last saved the game.<br>''Only appears when a [[Save|save file]] is available.''
|- style="background:#fff"
| New Game || Allows players to start their journey from the beginning.<br>''It is only available prior to [[Generation VI]].''
|}

===Game-specific entries===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|- and II
! Entry !! Description and notes !! Games
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Options|Option]] || Accesses the screen for changing in-game settings. || [[Generation I|Gen. I]]-{{gen|II}}, {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mystery Gift]] || Allows the player to receive [[item]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, usually from {{pkmn2|event}}s.<br>''The player must manually unlock this entry in games prior to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.'' || [[Generation II|Gen. II]]+
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Mobile System GB|Mobile]] || Provides management of [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]] functionality, such as access to the Mobile Center for setting up the player's online profile. || {{gameabbrev2|C}}<sup>JP</sup>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mobile Stadium]] || Allows transferring data of mobile {{pkmn|battle}}s to the Japanese version of {{g|Stadium 2}}. || {{gameabbrev2|C}}<sup>JP</sup>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mystery Gift#Mystery Events|Mystery Events]] || A system similar to [[Mystery Gift]].<br>''In the Japanese Emerald, when [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|Wireless Adapter]]-mode Mystery Gift is enabled, the entry for Mystery Events is hidden from the main menu; in [[e-Reader]] mode, the main menu displays the entries for both Mystery Gift and Mystery Events.'' || {{gameabbrev3|RS}}, {{gameabbrev3|E}}<sup>JP</sup>
|- style="background:#fff"
| Connect to [[Pokéwalker]] || Allows connectivity with the Pokéwalker. || {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Connect to [[Wii]] || Allows connectivity with [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. || [[Generation IV|Gen. IV]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{DL|Global Trade System|Mail System|Email Settings}}<sup>JP</sup><br>{{DL|Global Trade System|Mail System|Wii Message Settings}}<sup>non-JP</sup> || Allows the player to set an email address (Japanese versions only) or a Wii Number (all other versions) so they may be notified when a trade is completed on the GTS. || {{gameabbrev4|Pt}}{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Link with [[Pokémon Ranger]] || Allows connectivity with Pokémon Ranger. || [[Generation IV|Gen. IV]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mic Test]] || An interface for testing the system's microphone. || {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, [[Generation V|Gen. V]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pal Park|Migrate]] from &#091;[[Generation III|GBA game]]] || Allows the transfer of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the [[Generation III]] games.<br>''Only appears when a {{Game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|FireRed|LeafGreen}} Game Pak is inserted in the GBA slot of the [[Nintendo DS]]. The name of the GBA game appears in the menu option, as in "Migrate from Ruby".''<br>''In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, "FireRed" is erroneously rendered as "Fire Red" and "LeafGreen" as "Leaf Green".'' || [[Generation IV|Gen. IV]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Nintendo WFC]] Settings<br>[[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] Settings{{sup/4|HGSS}} || Accesses the DS's Wi-Fi settings. || [[Generation IV|Gen. IV]]-{{gen|V}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Game Sync]] Settings || Allows the player to set up Game Sync. If it is already set up, it will display the player's Game Sync ID. || [[Generation V|Gen. V]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Relocator]] || Allows the transfer of certain specific [[item]]s and special event {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the [[Generation IV]] games.<br>''The player must manually unlock this option in [[Castelia City]].'' || {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova Link]] || Unlocks extra features for {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, and allows the player to transfer items and Pokémon obtained in [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]. || {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Competition]]{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}<br>[[Live Competition]]{{sup/6|XYORAS}}{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} || Allows the player to participate in competitions such as the {{DL|World Championships|Video games|World Championships}}. || [[Generation V|Gen. V]]+
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Link]] || Allows the player to receive data sent from other [[Pokémon games]] and apps. || [[Generation VI|Gen. VI]]
|}

==In spin-off series==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
====Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team====
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Continue || Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Delete Save Data || Allows the player to permanently delete the saved data.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Adventure log || Opens up the [[Adventure Log]].
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Friend Rescue || Allows the player to go rescue other players through wireless communication and get help.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Trade Items || Allows the player to exchange items with other players.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Wonder Mail || Allows the player to receive and send [[Wonder Mail]] via password.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Receive Team{{sup/md|B}} || Allows the player to receive a team from an inserted Red Rescue Team cartridge.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Unknown Dungeon{{sup/md|B}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Takes the player to {{OBP|Unknown Dungeon|Mystery Dungeon}}.
|}

====Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky====
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Description !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Continue || Resume your adventure from your last save point. || Continues the main game or [[Special Episode]] at the point where it was last saved.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Go Rescue || Rescue a waiting friend. || Takes the player to [[Pelipper Island]].
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Friend Rescue || Using wireless communication, Nintendo WFC, or passwords, friends may rescue each other. || Allows the player to send and receive SOS Mail, A-OK Mail, and Thank-You Mail through wireless communication, passwords, and Nintendo WFC. There is also an Info tab with ten topics describing these features.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Wonder Mail{{sup/md|TD}}<br>Wonder Mail S{{sup/md|S}} || Using wireless communication, Nintendo WFC, or passwords, you may exchange Wonder Mail.{{sup/md|TD}}<br>Using wireless communication, Nintendo WFC, or passwords, exchange Wonder Mail S.{{sup/md|S}} || Allows the player to receive and send [[Wonder Mail]]{{sup/md|TD}}/Wonder Mail S{{sup/md|S}} via password and wireless communication.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Trade Items || Using wireless communication, you can trade stored items with a friend. || Allows the player to exchange items with other players via wireless communication.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Trade Team || Using wireless communication or Nintendo WFC, you can exchange team data with others. || Allows the player to exchange team with other players via wireless communication and Nintendo WFC.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Exploration Record{{sup/md|TD}} || Check or delete the exploration team's history. You can also rename your exploration team. || Allows the player to check the [[Adventure Log]], rename their team and delete their saved data.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Nintendo WFC{{sup/md|TD}} || Exchange friend codes and set up Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. || Allows the player to register to Friend Roster, manage their Friend Roster, see their Friend Code, and change their Nintendo WFC settings.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Other{{sup/md|S}} || View settings and saved game data, send a Demo Dungeon, and more... || Allows the player to view the Adventure Log, Sky Jukebox, Nintendo WFC settings, change their Window frames, send Demo Dungeon, and delete their saved game.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Episode List{{sup/md|S}} || Play the Special Episodes from the beginning. || From here the player can choose to start a [[Special Episode]].
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| colspan="3" | Inside Exploration Record or Others.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Adventure Log || Check your career as an adventurer. || Opens up the [[Adventure Log]].
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Sky Jukebox{{sup/md|s}} || Listen to music from "Explorers of Sky." || Opens up the [[Sky Jukebox]].
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Rename Team || Rename your exploration team. || Allows the player to rename their exploration team.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Change Windows{{sup/md|s}} || Change Window Settings || Allows the player to choose between 5 different window frames to use.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Send Demo Dungeon{{sup/md|s}} || Send a Demo Dungeon to a friend via DS Download Play. || Allows the player to send a random [[Mystery Dungeon#Demo Dungeons|Demo Dungeon]] to another player via DS Download Play.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Delete Save Data || This will delete your saved game data. Caution: This will delete it permanently! || Allows the player to permanently delete the saved data.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Nintendo WFC{{sup/md|s}} || Exchange friend codes and set up Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. || Allows the player to register to Friend Roster, manage their Friend Roster, see their Friend Code, and change their Nintendo WFC settings.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Exit
| style="background:#fff" | Return to main menu{{sup/md|TD}}/Top Menu{{sup/md|S}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Takes the player back to the main menu{{sup/md|TD}}/Top Menu{{sup/md|S}}.
|}

====Gates to Infinity====
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Description !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Continue || Continue your adventure. || Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Discover a Magnagate! || Find a dungeon with the outer camera. || Opens up the Magnagate menu.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Wonder Mail || Select it and see what it does! || Allows the player to receive Wonder Mail through password.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| DLC || Purchase fun downloadable content. || Allows the player to connect to the internet and download DLC dungeons.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Change Team Name || Change your team's name. || Allows the player to change their name.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Delete Save || Delete saved game data. || Allows the player to permanently delete the saved data.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| colspan="3" | Inside Discover a Magnagate
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Search out a Magnagate. || Find round objects or images in the world around you!<br>You might just find a Magnagate: an entrance to a brand-new dungeon! || Allows the player to take pictures with the 3DS camera and find Magnagte dungeons.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Head into a Dungeon! || Go on adventures within the dungeons you've discovered so far! || Allows the player to visit Magnagate dungeons they have already discovered.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| More information || Here you'll learn more about how to find Magnagates! || Displays various hints regarding Magnagates.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Erase a Dungeon
| style="background:#fff" | Select this option when you wish to delete dungeons you've discovered so far!
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Allows the player to delete Magnagate dungeons they have already discovered.
|}

====Super Mystery Dungeon====
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Description !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Continue || Continue your adventure. || Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Pelipper Island || Head to Pelipper Island. || Takes the player to [[Pelipper Island]].
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Wonder Mail || Receive Wonder Mail. || Allows the player to receive [[Wonder Mail]] through password and QR code.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Jukebox || Play fun music. || Opens up the Jukebox.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Change Names || Change names that have been set. || Allows the player to change the names of the player, their partner, and their team.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Delete Save
| style="background:#fff" | Delete saved game data.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Allows the player to permanently delete the saved data.
|}

===In the Pokémon Ranger series===
The Continue button also displays the player's name, rank, and play time.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Continue || Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| New Game || Starts a new game.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Options || Opens up [[Options#In the Pokémon Ranger series|options]], only available in [[Pokémon Ranger]].
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Ranger Net
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Opens up the [[Ranger Net]], available starting in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Shadows of Almia]].
|}

===Pokémon Trozei series===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Adventure || Starts up adventure mode where it was last saved.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Endless || Starts Endless mode.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Battle || Starts Battle mode.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Pair || Allows the player to pair up with another player and clear levels together.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Link List || Opens up the Link List.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Ranking Stats || Opens up the Ranking Stats.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Agent Café || Opens the Agnet Café.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Pokémon {{tt|Trozei!|Link! In European versions}} Mini Distribution || Allows the player to send a Pokémon {{tt|Trozei!|Link! In European versions}} Mini version to another DS system.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Options
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Opens up the [[Options#In the Pokémon Trozei series|options]].
|}

===Pokémon Dash===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| One Player || Opens up the Select Game screen.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Multiplayer || Allows the player to conect with other players through wireless communication and play cups or courses.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Options
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Opens up the [[Options#Pokémon Dash|options]].
|}

===Pokémon Art Academy===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Lessons || Takes the player to the Lessons.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Free Paint || Allows the player to draw freely.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Quick Sketch || Takes the player to the Quick Sketches.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Extras || Allows the player to check their ID Card, the Eight Rules, and their awards.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Album || Opens up the album with the player's drawings.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Share || Allowed the player to share their drawings on Miiverse and through wireless communication.
|- id="Exit"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Settings
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Opens up the [[Options#Pokémon Art Academy|settings]].
|}

===Pokémon: Magikarp Jump===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
|-
! Entry !! Notes
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Support || Displays a support screen with a support number and the option to go to the support site.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Start || Starts the game.
|- id="Pokémon List" style="background:#fff"
| Explore || Takes the player to [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official website in the language the device is set to.
|}

==Gallery==
{{Incomplete|section|needs= missing USUM}}
<gallery>
Main menu RBY.png|Red, Blue, and Yellow
Main menu GS.png|Gold and Silver
Main menu C.png|Crystal
Main menu C JP.png|Japanese Crystal
Main menu RS.png|Ruby and Sapphire
Main menu FRLG.png|FireRed and LeafGreen
Main menu FRLG JP wireless.png|Japanese FireRed and LeafGreen (Wireless Adapter)
Main menu FRLG JP e-Reader.png|Japanese FireRed and LeafGreen (e-Reader)
Main menu E.png|Emerald
Main menu E JP wireless.png|Japanese Emerald (Wireless Adapter)
Main menu E JP e-Reader.png|Japanese Emerald (e-Reader)
Main menu DPPt.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Main menu HGSS.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver
Main menu B.png|Black
Main menu W.png|White
Main menu B2.png|Black 2
Main menu W2.png|White 2
Main menu XY.png|X and Y
Main menu ORAS.png|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Main menu SM.png|Sun and Moon
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|da=Hovedmenu
|fr=Menu principal
|de=Startmenü
|it=Menu di avvio
|ko=타이틀 메뉴 ''title menu''
|es=Menú de inicio
|sv=Huvudmeny
|pt=Menu Principal{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
}}

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