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which pokemon game on the 3ds should i start with

picked up a used 3ds and want one pokemon game for it. haven't touched the series since red on the gameboy. is x and y the obvious start or is another one better for a returning player?
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meera_respawn Nov 06, 2026
manishgaming
The 3DS eShop closed in 2023, so it's physical cartridges only now and used Pokemon carts hold their price. Check the cart's in decent shape if you're getting it second hand, fakes of the 3DS Pokemon games are around too.
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marth_afk Oct 16, 2026
manishgaming
Depends what you want out of it. X/Y is the easiest way in, very forgiving, and you get the Exp Share early so you'll be overleveled for most of it. Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire has the better story, and the Delta Episode after the main game is worth doing. Sun/Moon swaps gyms for island trials and has a lot of cutscenes at the start, which puts some people off. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon is the same region with more added, so pick one of those two, not both. if you've never played one before i'd go ORAS.
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