Menu

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 in Generations I to and by pressing the X button in Generation IV and later.
In the Generation VI and Generation VII 3DS games, a menu entry's position may be swapped using the stylus.
==In the core series and side series==
In general, entries are only added to the menu when the player obtains them, such as the Pokédex. Games that have entries for Save, Options, and Exit have them available from the beginning.
Two exceptions exist:
* In Generation I, the Pokémon menu entry is available even before the player obtains their first partner Pokémon, but will do nothing when selected until then.
* In , the menu on the Touch Screen is completely empty at the very beginning. The Bag, Trainer Card, Save, and Options entries appear when the player character first talks to their mother.
===Generations to ===
Prior to , the menu displays in a single vertical column. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the menu displays in two columns (of four and three), and is always open on the touchscreen.
====Core series====
Entry 	Notes
Pokédex	
Pokémon	Displays the party.
Bag 	Called "Item" in Generation I and "Pack" in Generation II.
(App) 	This entry is reserved for the Pokégear or PokéNav. It is absent in other games.
(Name) 	Displays the . This entry shows up as the player's name.
Save 	
Options	Called "Option" prior to Generation IV.
Exit 	This entry is absent in , being replaced by a graphical X button that displays above the menu (rather than as one of its entries) and can be tapped on to close it. As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the START, X, or B buttons, this function was somewhat redundant.
Note that some entries do not appear or are replaced while in a /Union Room, Safari Zone/Bug-Catching Contest, or Battle Tower.
====The Underground====
The Underground in uses an almost entirely different menu:
Entry 	Notes
Traps 	
Spheres 	
Goods 	
Treasures	
(Name) 	
Go Up 	
Close 	
==== and XD====
These games use a similar menu to the core series, but the following three entries are absent:
* Pokédex (replaced by the Strategy Memo inside the P★DA)
* Trainer Card (as the P★DA displays Trainer information).
* Options (since options are instead accessed from the title screen)
Entry 	Notes
Pokémon	
P★DA 	Unlike the app entry in the core series games, this entry appears above the Items entry.
Items 	(Named Items instead of the core series' Item/Pack/Bag.)
Save 	This entry is absent from Colosseum, where saving is instead done from a PC.
Exit 	
===Generations and ===
The menu now displays in three rows of two. It is no longer always open on the touchscreen.
Entry 	Notes
Pokémon	The party entry is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself, but the Ready button shows its full name "Pokémon List". Now appears first in the menu, before Pokédex.
Pokédex	Now appears second in the menu, after Pokémon.
Bag 	
(Name) 	Displays the and shows up as the player's name.
Save 	
Options	
===Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon===
The menu still displays in three rows of two, but was significantly expanded and now takes up two pages, accessed by scrolling right from the first page.
In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a few items were moved or changed. Save now appears outside of the menu pages to the bottom right of the screen, and can be accessed from the menu with the Y button.
Entry 	Notes
Pokémon 	
Pokédex 	
Bag 	
Save/Photo Album 	For the first time, Save appears right after Bag.
Quick Link 	New.
Festival Plaza 	New.
 	Replaces the Trainer Card and no longer displays as the player's name for the first time.
Poké Pelago/Options	New.
Pokémon Refresh 	New.
QR Scanner 	New.
Battle Video 	New.
Options/Poké Pelago	
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
The menu displays with one entry in the top row and five entries in the bottom row.
Options are now accessed with the Y button from the menu; this instruction is displayed by the game in the footer at the bottom right of the screen. There is no longer a entry in the menu; Trainer information is instead displayed on the Save screen before saving.
Entry 	Notes
Play with (Nickname)	Displays the nickname of the player's , though in all caps to match the formatting of the rest of the menu.
Pokédex 	
Bag 	Displays before the party for the first time.
Party 	Displays after Bag for the first time, and is named "Party" instead of "Pokémon" for the first time.
Communicate 	
Save 	
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
The menu displays with two rows of five entries. After all entries are obtained, the player can now swap the order of entries with the Y button; the default order is shown here. The player can also automatically select Town Map with the + button or Save with the R button.
Entry 	Notes
Pokédex 	
Pokémon 	
Bag 	
League Card 	
Save 	
Town Map 	New.
Pokémon Camp	New.
Mystery Gift	New.
VS 	
Options 	
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
The menu displays with two rows of four entries. The Y, +, and R buttons have the same functionality as in Sword and Shield, though swapping (Y) is now possible even before all menu entries have been obtained. Save is no longer a menu entry, but displays outside the menu, below it and to the right.
Entry 	Notes
Pokédex 	
Pokémon 	
Bag 	
 	
Town Map 	
Ball Capsules	New.
Options 	
Mystery Gift 	Reordered compared to Sword and Shield.
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===
The menu is accessed by pressing Up on the D-Pad/directional buttons. Unlike previous games, it appears as a horizontal row of icons at the top of the screen, and the contents of the currently highlighted menu entry automatically show up below (the player does not have to press A on a menu item to select it, including when first opening the menu). The ZL and ZR buttons are used to scroll through the menu entries.
Several entries that used to be on the menu in previous games are instead given their own dedicated button, such as the minus (-) button opening the map, and Down on the D-Pad/directional buttons opening the Pokédex.
Entry 	Notes
Satchel 	Shows the player's items on the left half, their party on the right half, and their current amount of money at the top right corner.
Save 	Shows the player's Trainer information (similar to a ) alongside a prompt to save.
Communications	Shows the and Mystery Gifts sub-entries, along with options to turn the internet connection on/off and to connect automatically or not.
Help 	Shows the Survey Tips, Game Controls, and Settings sub-entries.
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
The menu is accessed by pressing the X button. The menu is shown as a list on the right side of the screen, with the player's party listed on the left side, effectively merging the Pokémon List functionality into the menu.
Entry 	Notes
Bag 	
Boxes 	New.
Picnic 	New.
Poké Portal	New.
Options 	
Save 	
==In the spin-off games==
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Outside a dungeon, the menu displays the current location, the team's rank, rank points, points to next rank, the day's V-Wave type, Poké, and Gold Bars.
Inside a dungeon, the menu displays entire team's names and HP, the leader's , Poké, weather, and play time.
Pressing the X button in a dungeon at the menu opens up the move list.
====Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team, Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky====
=====Outside a dungeon=====
Entry 	Notes
Items 	Opens up the Toolbox/Treasure Bag.
Team 	Shows the current team.
Job List	Opens up a list of the accepted jobs.
Others 	Allows the player to open up the options, change window frames, and check Hints/Game Hints.
Exit 	Closes the menu.
=====Inside a dungeon=====
Entry 	Notes
Moves 	Opens up the moves list.
Items 	Opens up the Toolbox/Treasure Bag.
Team 	Shows the current team.
Others 	Opens up another list of tabs (see below).
Ground 	Checks the tile the leader stands on.
Rest 	Gives the player the choice to Quicksave the game or give up the adventure couting as a defeat.
Exit 	Closes the menu.
Others 	Others
Game Options 	Opens up the options.
Quicksave or Give up	Gives the player the choice to Quicksave the game or Give Up the adventure couting as a defeat.
Window 	Allows the player to change window frame.
Map 	Shows the map.
Message log 	Opens up the message log.
Mission objectives 	Shows the jobs accepted for the current dungeon. If there is no mission for the dungeon, a message saying "Just go!"/"Go as far as possible" will be displayed instead.
Recruitment search 	Shows a list of all the Pokémon that can be recruited in the floor.
HintsDungeon Hints 	Shows hints on several subjects.
====Gates to Infinity====
Entry 	Notes
Items 	Opens up the bag.
Status 	Shows the current team.
Job Listoutside a dungeon 	Opens up the Job List.
Companion Modeoutside a dungeon 	Changes to Companion Mode where the player controls a team member instead of the leader and can not go to Post Town. Changes to <player> Mode in Companion Mode.
Local Wirelessoutside a dungeon 	Allows the player to connect with other players and play through dungeon together.
Materialsoutside a dungeon 	Opens up Gurdurr's Menu where the player can check their material needed to build things in Pokémon Paradise.
Saveoutside a dungeon 	Saves the game.
Noteinside a dungeon 	Opens up the Job List for the current dungeon.
Movesinside a dungeon 	Opens up the moves list.
Change the Leaderinside a dungeon 	Changes the leader to the Pokémon next in line, this does not count as a turn, outside of the grid the button is grey and can't be clicked.
Look Aroundinside a dungeon 	Allows the player to see around the room without moving. Can only be done in a room, outside of the grid the button is grey and can't be clicked.
Underfootinside a dungeon 	Checks the tile the leader stands on, outside of the grid the button is grey and can't be clicked.
Quick Saveinside a dungeon 	Quick Saves the game and takes the player to the Main Menu.
Others 	Opens up another list of tabs (see below).
Others 	Others
Options 	Opens up the options.
SpotPass Settings 	Allows the player to switch on and off SpotPass.
Pokémon who can appearinside a dungeon	Shows a list of Pokémon who can appear and be befriended.
V-Wave 	Shows the day's V-Wave type and effects.
Message Log 	Opens up the Message Log.
Dungeon Statusinside a dungeon 	Opens up a list of floor-wide condition that are present on the floor.
Dungeon Hints 	Shows hints on the subjects of exploring a dungeon.
How to Play 	Shows hints on several subjects.
To the Entranceoutside a dungeon 	Takes the player to the entrance of the area their currently in.
Give Upinside a dungeon 	The player gives up, counting as a defeat.
====Super Mystery Dungeon====
=====Outside a dungeon=====
Entry 	Notes
Items 	Opens up the Bag.
Status 	Shows the current team.
Team Selection 	Allows the player to oraganize their teams.
Expedition List 	Opens up a list of the accepted expeditions
Connection Orb 	Opens up the Connection Orb
World Map 	Opens up the World Map
Save 	Saves the game.
Others 	Opens up another list of tabs (see below).
Others 	Others
Control Info 	Opens up two signs of how to get around in towns and dungeons.
Options 	Opens up the options
Message Log 	Opens up the Messag Log
How to Play 	Opens up several hints on how to play the game
Adventure Hints 	Opens up several hints on how to act in dungeons
To the Entrance 	Takes the player to the entrance
Resume from the Save Data	Resumes the game from the last time it was saved
=====Inside a dungeon=====
Entry 	Notes
Items 	Opens up the Bag.
Status 	Shows the current team.
Move Settings 	Opens up the move setting screen.
Tactics Meeting 	Opens up the tactics.
Alliance 	Allows the player to choose which move shall be used when performing an alliance.
Look Around 	The player looks around the room, not usable in corridors.
Underfoot 	Checks the tile the leader stands on.
Change the Order 	Allows the player to change the order of which the turns play out.
Expedition List 	Opens up a list of the accepted expeditions.
Connection Orb 	Opens up the Connection Orb.
Others 	Opens up another list of tabs (see below).
Others 	Others
Control Info 	Opens up two signs of how to get around in towns and dungeons.
Switch the leader 	Allows the player to change leader
Type Icon Guide 	Opens up a sign which displays what different icons mean.
Options 	Opens up the options
Message Log 	Opens up the Messag Log.
Dungeon Status 	Opens up a list of floor-wide condition that are present on the floor.
How to Play 	Opens up several hints on how to play the game
Adventure Hints 	Opens up several hints on how to act in dungeons
Give Up 	The player gives up, counting as a defeat.
Resume from the Save Data	Resumes the game from the last time it was saved
===Pokémon Ranger series===
Entry 	Notes
Styler 	Opens up the Styler Status screen displaying Styler Level, Experience points, Experience points needed for next Styler Level, Energy, Line length, Power, Charge Speed, Charge Level, all Defense Statuses, and a Power-up Data List. Only available in Shadows of Almia.
Status 	Opens up the status screen displaying the player's name, Styler Level, Styler Energy, Styler Power, Charge Level, and experience points needed to the next level. Only available in Guardian Signs.
Release 	Allows the player to release captured Pokémon.
Modification	Allows the player to spend Ranger Points on modifying the styler's stats. Only available in Guardian Signs.
Sign List 	Opens up a list of Guardian Signs. Only available in Guardian Signs.
Quests 	Opens up a list of all the available, accepted, and completed quests. Only available in Shadows of Almia and Guardian Signs.
Browser 	Opens up the regional Browser.
Missions 	Shows the current Mission and allows the player to restart it in Pokémon Ranger, named Mission. Opens up a map with all the Missions pointed out in Shadows of Almia and Guardian Signs.
Map 	Opens up the map.
Options 	Opens up the options. Not present in Guardian Signs.
Glossary 	Opens up the .
Quicksave 	Quicksaves the game.
Exit 	Closes the menu in Pokémon Ranger. In Shadows of Almia and Guardian Signs there's a button at the top right with an arrow on it that closes the menu.
===Pokémon Rumble series===
====Pokémon Rumble Blast====
Setting 	Notes
Resume 	Closes the menu.
Return to Town	Takes the player to the latest town they've been to. Only available inside a level.
Save and Quit 	Allows the player to save and quit the game.
====Pokémon Rumble World====
In Pokémon Rumble World there are two menus; one that is on the touch screen with four buttons with must pressed with the stylus, the second is opened pressing start.
Setting 	Notes
Touch Screen menu	Touch Screen menu
Profile 	Allows the player to check their Player Info, view a list of claimed and unclaimed titles as well as change their title, and change Mii Settings.
Adventurers 	Opens up a list of all the visitors.
Pokémon 	Allows the player to check their Pokémon and to them.
Visitors 	Allows the player to greet visitors that have arrived either via StreetPass or SpotPass or call five random visitors once a day via the internet.
Start menu 	Start menu
Manual 	Opens up the manual of the game
L+R Take Photos 	Takes a photo of the top screen
Character Roles 	Allows the player to assign visitors the roles of characters in-game.
Passwords 	Allows the player to enter passwords and unlock things.
Options 	Opens up the options
Save and Quit 	Saves the game and closes it down
===Pokémon Trozei series===
Entry 	Notes
Continue 	Continues the game
Return to Map	Takes the player back to the map
===Pokémon Dash===
Entry 	Notes
Continue 	Continues the game
Retry 	Restarts the course
Back to Cup Select	Takes the player to the cup selection screen
Back to Title 	Takes the player back to the title screen
 	Allows the player to switch between Normal and Reverse play style and turn the backlight on and off.
===Pokémon Art Academy===
Pressing start or select while drawing opens the menu, choosing an image in the album opens up the Image options.
====Options====
Entry 	Notes
Review Step 	Plays the lesson once more. Only available in Lesson.
Restart Lesson	Restarts the lesson. Only available in Quick Draw.
Add Background	Allows the player to add a flat color, images from the SD card, or images from the game as background. Only available in Free Paint.
Save 	Saves the image.
Clear Canvas 	Allows the player to clear the canvas. Unavailable unless something has been drawn.
Settings 	Allows the player to change the Sound Settings and Button Controls. Only available in Free Paint.
Sound Settings	Allows the player turn on and off the music, interface sounds, and tool sounds. Only available in Lesson and Quick Draw.
Quit 	Allows the player to quit the current lesson.
====Image options====
Setting 	Notes
Edit Image	Takes the player to edit mode for the image.
Share 	Allows the player to share the image by Miiverse or Local Play.
Delete 	Allows the player to delete the image.
Export 	Allows the player to export the image to the Nintendo 3DS as a JPEG.
NameRename	Allows the player to (re)name the image.
===Pokémon GO===
Setting 	Notes
Pokédex 	Opens up the Pokédex.
Shop 	Opens up the shop.
Pokémon 	Opens up a list of the player's Pokémon.
Items 	Opens up the bag.
Settings	Opens up the settings.
Tips 	Plays a series of tips on PokéStops and Gyms.
News 	Opens up the latest news. Available when news is available.
===Pokémon: Magikarp Jump===
Setting 	Notes
More 	Opens a card that says "Try to beat the next [the league the player is currently at]", and lists the rewards for beating that league.
Decorate 	Allows the player to decorate their pond with Decorations and set different themes for their pond.
Items 	Opens up the bag.
Achievements	Opens up the achievements.
Purchase 	Takes the player to the Exchange Office.
Settings 	Takes the player to the settings.
===Pokémon Masters EX===
The menu is labeled as the Poryphone Menu.
Entry 	Notes
Missions 	Opens up the s menu.
Friends 	Opens up the Friend List.
Bag 	Opens up the Bag.
Dex 	Opens up the menu where the player can check the list of sync pairs.
Settings 	Allows the player to adjust sound, language, text, and battle settings.
Other 	Opens up another list of tabs (see below).
Game Center/Google Play 	Opens Game CenteriOS/Google PlayAndroid on the user's device.
Account 	Allows the player to link their save data to a Nintendo account or delete account data.
Invitations 	Allows the player to invite or join friends in a Co-Op party.
Available since Version ??? 	Available since Version ???
Medals 	Opens up the s menu.
Available since Version 2.42.0	Available since Version 2.42.0
Title 	Opens up the s menu.
Photo Creator 	Opens up the Photo Creator.
Adventure Log 	Allows the player to view their Player Information and Player Records.
Other 	Other
Trista's Guide 	Allows the player to view various informational blurbs about gameplay mechanics.
FAQ 	Opens a list of frequently asked questions regarding the game.
Tips 	Opens a list of various details about different gameplay mechanics.
Customer Support 	Allows the player to provide inquiries or feedback about the game.
EULA 	Allows the player to view the End User License Agreement of their respective region.
Privacy Policy 	Allows the player to view the Privacy Policy of their respective region.
About This App 	Allows the player to view Copyright Information and the credits.
Data Usage 	Allows the player to control the distribution of their usage data.
Return to Title Screen 	Restarts the app to the title screen.
==Gallery==
RBY Menu.png|Red, Blue, and Yellow
GSC Menu.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal
RS Menu.png|Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald Menu.png|Emerald
FRLG Menu.png|FireRed and LeafGreen
DPPt Menu.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
HGSS Menu.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver
BW Menu.png|Black and White
Black 2 Menu.png|Black 2
White 2 Menu.png|White 2
XY Menu.png|X and Y
ORAS Menu.png|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
SM Menu.png|Sun and Moon (page 1)
SM Menu 2.png|Sun and Moon (page 2)
US Menu.png|Ultra Sun (page 1)
US Menu 2.png|Ultra Sun (page 2)
UM Menu.png|Ultra Moon (page 1)
UM Menu 2.png|Ultra Moon (page 2)
Let's Go Pikachu Menu.png| Let's Go, Pikachu!
SwSh Menu.png|Sword and Shield
BDSP Menu.png|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
SV Party.png|Scarlet and Violet
Colo Menu.png|Colosseum
XD Menu.png|XD
===Variants===
RBY Cable Club Menu.png|Red, Blue, and Yellow (Cable Club)
GSC Bug Catching Menu.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Bug-Catching Contest)
GSC Cable Club Menu.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Cable Club)
RS Cable Club Menu.png|Ruby and Sapphire (Cable Club)
RS Safari Menu.png|Ruby and Sapphire (Safari Zone)
Emerald Safari Menu.png|Emerald (Safari Zone)
FRLG Safari Menu.png|FireRed and LeafGreen (Safari Zone)
DPPt Great Marsh Menu.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Great Marsh)
DPPt Union Room Menu.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Union Room)
DPPt Underground Menu.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (The Underground)
DPPt Battle Tower Menu.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Battle Tower)
HGSS Safari Menu.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver (Safari Zone)
HGSS Bug Catching Menu.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver (Bug-Catching Contest)
HGSS Union Room Menu.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver (Union Room)
HGSS Battle Tower Menu.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver (Battle Tower)
Black 2 Black Tower White Treehollow Menu.png|Black 2 (Black Tower/White Treehollow)
White 2 Black Tower White Treehollow Menu.png|White 2 (Black Tower/White Treehollow)
BDSP Great Marsh Menu.png|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Great Marsh)
==Trivia==
* In the Generation I games, the menu is affected by the darkness of caves (meaning that has not yet been used). This was corrected in the Game Boy Color mode of the Generation II games; in Game Boy and Super Game Boy modes, it behaves like in Generation I and Flash will not make it lighter due to the darkness being dependent on the time-based palette defined in the maps of caves, which are set to use the nighttime palette.
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team when choosing Moves on the menu a red square appears on the tile the leader stands on. However, the red square does not disappear when closing the window but does so when closing the menu or opening and closing the Toolbox.
* In Generation I, if the holds A while saving, the menu won't disappear until the player releases A.
==In other languages==
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