Main menu

This article is about the title screen menu. For the overworld menu, see Menu.

The main menu (Japanese: 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 Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and 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

Entry	Description and notes
Continue	Allows the player to resume their journey from the point in which they last saved the game. Only appears when a save file is available.
New Game	Allows players to start their journey from the beginning. It is only available prior to Generation VI.

Game-specific entries

Entry	Description and notes	Games
Option	Accesses the screen for changing in-game settings.	Gen. I-II, RSE
Mystery Gift	Allows the player to receive items and Pokémon, usually from events. The player must manually unlock this entry in games prior to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.	Gen. II+
Mobile	Provides management of Pokémon Mobile System GB functionality, such as access to the Mobile Center for setting up the player's online profile.	CJP
Mobile Stadium	Allows transferring data of mobile battles to the Japanese version of Pokémon Stadium 2.	CJP
Mystery Events	A system similar to Mystery Gift. In the Japanese Emerald, when 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.	RS, EJP
Connect to Pokéwalker	Allows connectivity with the Pokéwalker.	HGSS
Connect to Wii	Allows connectivity with Pokémon Battle Revolution and My Pokémon Ranch.	Gen. IV
Email SettingsJP Wii Message Settingsnon-JP	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.	PtHGSS
Link with Pokémon Ranger	Allows connectivity with Pokémon Ranger.	Gen. IV
Mic Test	An interface for testing the system's microphone.	HGSS, Gen. V
Migrate from [GBA game]	Allows the transfer of Pokémon from the Generation III games. Only appears when a Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen Game Pak is inserted in the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, FireRed is erroneously rendered as "Fire Red" and LeafGreen as "Leaf Green".	Gen. IV
Nintendo WFC Settings Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection SettingsHGSS	Accesses the DS's Wi-Fi settings.	Gen. IV-V
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.	Gen. V
Relocator	Allows the transfer of certain specific items and special event Pokémon from the Generation IV games. The player must manually unlock this option in Castelia City.	BW
Unova Link	Unlocks extra features for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, and allows the player to transfer items and Pokémon obtained in Pokémon Dream Radar.	B2W2
Battle CompetitionBWB2W2 Live CompetitionXYORASSM	Allows the player to participate in online competitions such as the World Championships.	Gen. V+
Pokémon Link	Allows the player to receive data sent from other Pokémon games and apps.	Gen. VI

In spin-off series

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

Entry	Notes
Continue	Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
Delete Save Data	Allows the player to permanently delete the saved data.
Adventure log	Opens up the Adventure Log.
Friend Rescue	Allows the player to go rescue other players through wireless communication and get help.
Trade Items	Allows the player to exchange items with other players.
Wonder Mail	Allows the player to recieve and send Wonder Mail via password.
Recieve TeamB	Allows the player to recieve a team from an inserted Red Rescue Team cartridge.
Unknown DungeonB	Takes the player to Unknown Dungeon.

Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky

Entry	Description	Notes
Continue	Resume your adventure from your last save point.	Continues the main game or Special Episode at the point where it was last saved.
Go Rescue	Rescue a waiting friend.	Takes the player to Pelipper Island.
Friend Rescue	Using wireless communication, Nintendo WFC, or passwords, friends may rescue each other.	Allows the player to send and recieve 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.
Wonder MailTD Wonder Mail SS	Using wireless communication, Nintendo WFC, or passwords, you may exchange Wonder Mail.TD Using wireless communication, Nintendo WFC, or passwords, exchange Wonder Mail S.S	Allows the player to recieve and send Wonder MailTD/Wonder Mail SS via password and wireless communication.
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.
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.
Exploration RecordTD	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.
Nintendo WFCTD	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.
OtherS	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.
Episode ListS	Play the Special Episodes from the beginning.	From here the player can choose to start a Special Episode.
Inside Exploration Record or Others.
Adventure Log	Check your career as an adventurer.	Opens up the Adventure Log.
Sky JukeboxS	Listen to music from "Explorers of Sky."	Opens up the Sky Jukebox.
Rename Team	Rename your exploration team.	Allows the player to rename their exploration team.
Change WindowsS	Change Window Settings	Allows the player to choose between 5 different window frames to use.
Send Demo DungeonS	Send a Demo Dungeon to a friend via DS Download Play.	Allows the player to send a random Demo Dungeon to another player via DS Download Play.
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.
Nintendo WFCS	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.
Exit	Return to main menuTD/Top MenuS	Takes the player back to the main menuTD/Top MenuS.

Gates to Infinity

Entry	Description	Notes
Continue	Continue your adventure.	Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
Discover a Magnagate!	Find a dungeon with the outer camera.	Opens up the Magnagate menu.
Wonder Mail	Select it and see what it does!	Allows the player to recieve Wonder Mail through password.
DLC	Purchase fun downloadable content.	Allows the player to conect to the internet and download DLC dungeons.
Change Team Name	Change your team's name.	Allows the player to change their name.
Delete Save	Delete saved game data.	Allows the player to permanently delete the saved data.
Inside Discover a Magnagate
Search out a Magnagate.	Find round objects or images in the world around you! 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.
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.
More information	Here you'll learn more about how to find Magnagates!	Displays various hints regarding Magnagates.
Erase a Dungeon	Select this option when you wish to delete dungeons you've discovered so far!	Allows the player to delete Magnagate dungeons they have already discovered.

Super Mystery Dungeon

Entry	Description	Notes
Continue	Continue your adventure.	Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
Pelipper Island	Head to Pelipper Island.	Takes the player to Pelipper Island.
Wonder Mail	Recieve Wonder Mail.	Allows the player to recieve Wonder Mail through password and QR code.
Jukebox	Play fun music.	Opens up the Jukebox.
Change Names	Change names that have been set.	Allows the player to change the names of the player, their partner, and their team.
Delete Save	Delete saved game data.	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.

Entry	Notes
Continue	Continues the game at the point where it was last saved.
New Game	Starts a new game.
Options	Opens up options, only available in Pokémon Ranger.
Ranger Net	Opens up the Ranger Net, available starting in Shadows of Almia.

Pokémon Trozei series

Entry	Notes
Adventure	Starts up adventure mode where it was last saved.
Endless	Starts Endless mode.
Battle	Starts Battle mode.
Pair	Allows the player to pair up with another player and clear levels together.
Link List	Opens up the Link List.
Ranking Stats	Opens up the Ranking Stats.
Agent Café	Opens the Agnet Café.
Pokémon Trozei! Mini Distribution	Allows the player to send a Pokémon Trozei! Mini version to another DS system.
Options	Opens up the options.

Pokémon Dash

Entry	Notes
One Player	Opens up the Select Game screen.
Multiplayer	Allows the player to conect with other players through wireless communication and play cups or courses.
Options	Opens up the options.

Pokémon Art Academy

Entry	Notes
Lessons	Takes the player to the Lessons.
Free Paint	Allows the player to draw freely.
Quick Sketch	Takes the player to the Quick Sketches.
Extras	Allows the player to check their ID Card, the Eight Rules, and their awards.
Album	Opens up the album with the player's drawings.
Share	Allows the player to share their drawings on Miiverse and through wireless communication.
Settings	Opens up the settings.

Gallery

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  Red, Blue, and Yellow

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  Gold and Silver

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  Crystal

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  Japanese Crystal

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  Ruby and Sapphire

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  FireRed and LeafGreen

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  Japanese FireRed and LeafGreen (Wireless Adapter)

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  Japanese FireRed and LeafGreen (e-Reader)

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  Emerald

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  Japanese Emerald (Wireless Adapter)

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  Japanese Emerald (e-Reader)

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  Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

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  HeartGold and SoulSilver

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  Black

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  White

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  Black 2

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  White 2

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  X and Y

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  Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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  Sun and Moon

In other languages

Language Title French Menu principal German Startmenü Italian Menu di avvio Korean 타이틀 메뉴 title menu Spanish Menú de inicio