I just found out that I had my sister's save file (we both share the Pokemon Moon cartridge) and I am wondering how to open another save file without deleting her's?
How to open up a different save file in Pokemon Moon without deleting the other one
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Related Solutions
- Configure an internet connection on your 3DS
- From the 3DS Main menu, Go to System Settings (Wrench icon) -> Internet Settings -> Connection Settings
- Click 'New Connection' -> Manual Setup -> Search for Access Point
- Click your Wifi name, and enter your password
- Ensure the test connection succeeds.
- Add your Friend
- From the Main menu, click the 'Friend List' icon (the Orange Smiley face)
- Give your friend your 'Friend Code', and ask for theirs
- Click 'Register Friend' -> via Internet and enter their friend code
Go to Festival Plaza in Sun/Moon
- Start Sun/Moon, load your game, then open the Menu
- Open 'Festival Plaza' - by default it's on the second screen of options
Notes:
You will need to go through a short tutorial if you haven't opened it before
Festival Plaza will be enabled once you reach the first Pokémon Center in the game. If you don't see it, continue the story.
Connect Sun/Moon to the internet
- On the bottom screen there will be a "Connected to local wireless communication" message.
Ignore this. You are not connected to the internet at large and thus cannot trade with your online friend just yet.
- Click the 'Wifi' symbol in the bottom-right of the bottom screen.
- Follow the prompts to connect to the internet
- Once connected, the message will change to "Connected to the Internet"
- On the bottom screen there will be a "Connected to local wireless communication" message.
- Finally, Trade
- On the bottom screen (still in Festival Plaza), click 'Trade'
- Click 'Link Trade'
- Assuming your friend is online, they will show up in the 'Guest List'.
If you want to interact with them more in the future, it is recommended you add them to your 'VIP List' to make them easier to find in the future. You can do this after the trade by going inside the castle and talking to your friend's character standing near one of the tables.
- Click your friend's name and follow the prompts.
Old indicators of shininess still apply, colouration as well as the battle animation as discussed on the linked question. The only change will be with the new interface.
There is still a red star at the lower left to indicate shininess, just below the Pokemon's sprite. This is on the lower screen of the DS, at the Pokemon summary screen.
Best Answer
You cannot start a new save file without deleting the old one. Pokemon games never supported multiple save slots and Sun and Moon are no different. You would have to delete the old save file to start a new game.