Should I Restart Pokémon?
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The decision to restart Pokémon depends on your personal preferences and goals, as if you are more into the competitive scene and want all the stuff unlocked to stay as such, then you might not want to restart, but if that isn’t what you’re into and you want to replay the story, then that’s what you should do. Whether you’re looking to replay the game with a new team in mind, try a challenge run, or simply experience the story again, restarting your Pokémon save file can be a great way to breathe new life into the game and enjoy it from a fresh perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Should I restart my Pokémon save file?
You should restart your Pokémon save file if you want to play through the game again, usually because you have a new team in mind that you want to use or some challenge run you want to try.
Is it worth having both Pokémon games?
Yes, in fact, you keep your own progress at your own pace, so you can be doing a Gym challenge and your wife can be at the other side of the map with no problems at all.
When should I soft reset my Pokémon?
A soft reset can be performed at any time during gameplay, except while the game is saving.
DLC and Saving
Do you lose the DLC if you restart Pokémon sword?
You do not need to redownload the DLC if you own the physical Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass software.
Does soft resetting increase shiny chances?
In order to have a better than not chance of getting a shiny, you need to do 1893 soft resets, not 4096.
Does soft reset delete everything Pokémon?
On Pokémon games, it never saves unless you specifically choose to save, which is annoying for forgetful people, but great for soft resets.
Shiny Hunting and Collecting
Should I keep 1 of every Pokémon?
Do you keep 1 of each kind in your Pokémon Go backpack? I keep one of each for posterity.
Why do people keep buying Pokémon?
It’s become competitive over time, and a major aspect that has caused Pokémon to stay popular is its development into competitive gameplay.
What’s the best Pokémon game to restart?
The 10 Most Replayable Pokémon Games include Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, and more.
Starters and Shiny Hunting
What’s the best starter in Pokémon shield?
The best Pokémon Sword and Shield Starter is Grookey for the early game, as they’ll take less damage in the first gym and will excel in the second, while Scorbunny is better for the late game.
Can your first starter be shiny?
In every single main series Pokémon game — with the exception of Pokémon Colosseum, Pokémon XD, Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu & Eevee, and Pokémon Sword & Shield — you can attempt to get a Shiny Pokémon as your starter Pokémon.
Are starters shiny locked?
However, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (SV) starters are shiny-locked, meaning the Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly you pick at the beginning of the game cannot be shiny no matter how many times you reset.
Trading and Refunds
Can you trade Pokémon from old games?
You can only transfer /UIKit Pokémon between Pokémon HOME and Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!.
Can you refund Pokémon?
Pokémon Support unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for a Pokémon HOME subscription for any reason.
Is the DLC worth it Pokémon?
Given that, the amount of content in the DLC is decent, but certainly not a bargain, and if you love collecting Pokémon and a cute story, then the cost is justifiable.