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The '''menu''' (Japanese: '''メニュー''' ''menu'') is the main interface in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their [[Saving|save file]], with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the '''START''' button of the [[Game Boy]]-line handheld in [[Generation I|Generations I]] to {{gen|III}} and by pressing the '''X''' button of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld in [[Generation IV]] and later. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.
The '''menu''' (Japanese: '''メニュー''' ''menu'') is the main interface in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their [[Saving|save file]], with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the '''START''' button of the [[Game Boy]]-line handheld in [[Generation I|Generations I]] to {{gen|III}} and by pressing the '''X''' button of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld in [[Generation IV]] and later. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.
[[Generation V]] sports a '''Ready button''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|便利|べんり}}ボタン''' ''handy button'') which is assigned to the '''Y''' button. It works as a shortcut for registered functions and [[item]]s and is managed by adding or removing check marks to the boxes at the bottom of the [[Party|Pokémon List]], [[Pokédex]], [[Bag]], {{ga|Trainer Card}}, or [[Options]].


In [[Generation I]], the menu is darker than usual if opened in a [[cave]] or other dark location in which {{m|Flash}} has not yet been used.
In [[Generation I]], the menu is darker than usual if opened in a [[cave]] or other dark location in which {{m|Flash}} has not yet been used.
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| [[Party|Pokémon List]] || Used to be the second entry prior to [[Generation V]] aside from {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}. It is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself but its full name "Pokémon List" is shown in the Ready button, with it being referred to as such elsewhere since [[Generation I]]. It is not visible in the menu until the [[starter Pokémon]] has been obtained (except in Generation I, where it is always displayed despite not working until the player receives the starter Pokémon).
| [[Party|Pokémon List]] || Used to be the second entry prior to [[Generation V]] aside from {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}. It is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself but its full name "Pokémon List" is shown in the [[Ready button]], with it being referred to as such elsewhere since [[Generation I]]. It is not visible in the menu until the [[starter Pokémon]] has been obtained (except in Generation I, where it is always displayed despite not working until the player receives the starter Pokémon).
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| [[Pokédex]] || Used to be the first entry prior to [[Generation V]]. This entry is absent until until it has been obtained. As the [[Strategy Memo]] replaces the Pokédex in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the Pokédex is not shown on the menu in these games.
| [[Pokédex]] || Used to be the first entry prior to [[Generation V]]. This entry is absent until until it has been obtained. As the [[Strategy Memo]] replaces the Pokédex in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the Pokédex is not shown on the menu in these games.

Revision as of 17:26, 13 July 2015

The menu (Japanese: メニュー menu) is the main interface in all of the core series Pokémon games that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their save file, with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the START button of the Game Boy-line handheld in Generations I to III and by pressing the X button of the Nintendo DS-family or Nintendo 3DS-family handheld in Generation IV and later. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.

In Generation I, the menu is darker than usual if opened in a cave or other dark location in which Flash has not yet been used.

List of entries

NOTE: Other entries appear in addition or in place of the standard entries when using a Cable Club, Safari Zone, Bug-Catching Contest, Union Room, or the Underground.

Entry Notes
Pokémon List Used to be the second entry prior to Generation V aside from Pokémon Colosseum and XD. It is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself but its full name "Pokémon List" is shown in the Ready button, with it being referred to as such elsewhere since Generation I. It is not visible in the menu until the starter Pokémon has been obtained (except in Generation I, where it is always displayed despite not working until the player receives the starter Pokémon).
Pokédex Used to be the first entry prior to Generation V. This entry is absent until until it has been obtained. As the Strategy Memo replaces the Pokédex in Pokémon Colosseum and XD, the Pokédex is not shown on the menu in these games.
Bag Called "Item" in Generation I, "Pack" in Generation II, and "Items" in Pokémon Colosseum and XD. This entry is always available.
(App) This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her journey: PokégearGSCHGSS, PokéNavRSE, P★DAColoXD, PokétchDPPt, C-GearBWB2W2, Player Search SystemXY, Pokémon-AmieXY, Super TrainingXY, PokéNav PlusORAS.

In Generations II and III, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in Generation IV, they are featured on the touchscreen and are not part of the menu. This entry is absent until the device or feature has been obtained.

Trainer Card It is always shown as the player's name. This entry is always available. As the P★DA displays Trainer information in Pokémon Colosseum and XD, this entry is not shown in these games.
Save This entry is always available, except in Pokémon Colosseum, where saving is instead done from a PC.
Options Called "Option" prior to Generation IV. This entry is always available. In Pokémon Colosseum and XD, the options are instead accessed from the title screen and cannot be accessed through the menu.
Exit This was the final entry in the menu up to Pokémon Platinum and is also present in the menu of Pokémon Colosseum and XD. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.

As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the START, X, or B buttons, this function was somewhat redundant.

Gallery

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Cable Club (RS if different from normal menu), EFRLG Union Room, B2W2 Black Tower/White Treehollow menus, and BWB2W2 Ready button. Any other alternate menus (did the Wi-Fi Plaza have its own menu?)
  • Red, Blue, and Yellow

    Red, Blue, and Yellow

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal

  • Ruby and Sapphire

    Ruby and Sapphire

  • Emerald

    Emerald

  • FireRed and LeafGreen

    FireRed and LeafGreen

  • Platinum menu.png

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver

    HeartGold and SoulSilver

  • Black and White

    Black and White

  • Black 2

    Black 2

  • White 2

    White 2

  • Colosseum

    Colosseum

  • XD

    XD

Variants

  • Red, Blue, and Yellow (Cable Club)

    Red, Blue, and Yellow (Cable Club)

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Bug-Catching Contest)

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Bug-Catching Contest)

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Cable Club)

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Cable Club)

  • Ruby and Sapphire (Safari Zone)

    Ruby and Sapphire (Safari Zone)

  • Emerald (Safari Zone)

    Emerald (Safari Zone)

  • FireRed and LeafGreen (Safari Zone)

    FireRed and LeafGreen (Safari Zone)

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Great Marsh)

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Great Marsh)

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Union Room)

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Union Room)

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (The Underground)

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (The Underground)

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver (Safari Zone)

    HeartGold and SoulSilver (Safari Zone)

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver (Bug-Catching Contest)

    HeartGold and SoulSilver (Bug-Catching Contest)

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver (Union Room)

    HeartGold and SoulSilver (Union Room)

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Menu
Germany Flag.png German Menü
Italy Flag.png Italian Menu
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메뉴 Menu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Menú



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