Menu

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

Starting in Generation VI, an entry's position may be swapped using the stylus. In Generation VII, the menu is expanded to two pages, with several new accessible functions.

In the core series

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 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, and P★DAColoXD. This entry is absent until the device or feature has been obtained.
Save	This entry is always available, except in Pokémon Colosseum, where saving is instead done from a PC. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it can be accessed from the menu with the Y button.
Quick Link	Introduced in Sun and Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
Festival Plaza	Introduced in Sun and Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
Trainer Passport	Prior to Generation VII, this option was 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.
Poké Pelago	Introduced in Sun and Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
Pokémon Refresh	Introduced in Sun and Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
QR Scanner	Introduced in Sun and Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
Battle Video	Introduced in Sun and Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
Photo Album	Introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. This entry is absent until it has been obtained.
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.

In the spin-off series

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Outside a dungeon the menu displays the current location, the team's rank, rank points^RB, points to next rank^TDSGtI, 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 Belly, Poké, weather, and play time.

Pressing X 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 framesS, and check HintsRBTD/Game HintsS.
ExitTDS	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 tablist.
Ground	Checks the tile the leader stands on.
RestTDS	Gives the player the choice to Quicksave the game or give up the adventure couting as a defeat.
ExitTDS	Closes the menu.
Inside Others
Game Options	Opens up the options.
Quicksave or Give upRB	Gives the player the choice to Quicksave the game or Give Up the adventure couting as a defeat.
WindowS	Allows the player to change window frame.
MapTDS	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!"RB/"Go as far as possible"TDS will be displayed instead.
Recruitment search	Shows a list of all the Pokémon that can be recruited in the floor.
HintsRBTD Dungeon HintsS	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 tablist.
Inside 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
Inside 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.
Inside 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 Glossary.
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
The 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 say good-bye 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.
The menu opened pressing start
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
Settings	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.
Name* Rename*	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 there's news 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.

Gallery

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Cable Club (FRLG if different from normal menu), and EFRLG Union Room menus. Any other alternate menus (did the Wi-Fi Plaza have its own menu?)

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  Red, Blue, and Yellow
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  Gold, Silver, and Crystal
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  Ruby and Sapphire
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  Emerald
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  FireRed and LeafGreen
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  Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
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  HeartGold and SoulSilver
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  Black and 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 (page 1)
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  Sun and Moon (page 2)
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  Colosseum
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  XD

Variants

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  Red, Blue, and Yellow (Cable Club)
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  Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Bug-Catching Contest)
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  Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Cable Club)
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  Ruby and Sapphire (Cable Club)
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  Ruby and Sapphire (Safari Zone)
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  Emerald (Safari Zone)
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  FireRed and LeafGreen (Safari Zone)
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  Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Great Marsh)
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  Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Union Room)
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  Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (The Underground)
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  Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Battle Tower)
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  HeartGold and SoulSilver (Safari Zone)
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  HeartGold and SoulSilver (Bug-Catching Contest)
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  HeartGold and SoulSilver (Union Room)
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  HeartGold and SoulSilver (Battle Tower)
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  Black 2 (Black Tower/White Treehollow)
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  White 2 (Black Tower/White Treehollow)

Trivia

The menu in a dark cave

• In the Generation I games, the menu is affected by the darkness of caves (meaning that Flash 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 player holds A while saving, the menu won't disappear until the player releases A.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 選單 Syúndāan Mandarin 選單 / 菜单 Xuǎndān French Menu German Menü Italian Menu Korean 메뉴 Menu Portuguese Menu Spanish Menú

Menu Pokémon List • Pokédex • Bag/Satchel • Trainer Card/League Card • Save • Options Apps: Town Map • Rotom Pokédex • Rotom Phone Pokégear • PokéNav • PokéNav Plus • Pokétch C-Gear • Player Search System • Festival Plaza • Communicate • Y-Comm • Poké Portal Pokémon-Amie • Pokémon Refresh • Partner Play • Pokémon Camp • Picnic Mystery Gift • Super Training • QR Scanner • Poké Pelago • VS • P★DA

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