Hard-to-find Pokémon like Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Darkrai, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, and Genesect are included with their correct event Poké Balls, movesets, and classic ribbons.

A: Most “all 649” saves exclude shinies to avoid hack flags. You can shiny hunt later using the Shiny Charm from the completed Pokédex.

The decision of whether to use a pre-made or edited save file ultimately comes down to your personal values as a player. Consider these different perspectives:

A is a remarkable tool for collectors, challenge runners, and competitive breeders. It bypasses a decade of expired events, version exclusives, and trade evolution headaches. In 2025, it’s arguably the only practical way to experience a full National Pokédex on original DS hardware without cheating devices.

Most start you in (your bedroom) or just outside the first Pokémon Center. No story flags triggered.

What's your preference? Are you a purist who loves the grind, or a competitor who uses every tool at their disposal? Let me know in the comments, and share this article with any trainers you know still trying to catch 'em all in Unova!

This key item significantly increases your chances of finding shiny Pokémon in the wild.

This takes 50–100 hours but yields a 100% legal, personal save file.

For players who want to "build" their perfect collection exactly how they want it, a save editor is the ultimate sandbox. This method provides maximum flexibility, letting you create specific Pokémon, modify your Pokédex, and even unlock all items in the game. It's a powerful way to create a personalized, perfect save.

This save file eliminates the need for the now-defunct Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It includes elusive Mythical Pokémon that were only available during limited-time real-world retail distributions.

: Immediate access to Challenge Mode , which is normally version-exclusive and requires a post-game key transfer. Post-Game Depth

Build your ideal six-Pokémon team right from Route 1.

Some players use cheating devices like the Action Replay or a similar device to input cheat codes that populate their game with Pokémon.