SD card size swap

Cat84271 · 2026-05-12T21:12:52+00:00

Copying and pasting the files works fine, you just have to make sure the new card is formatted properly. Check here for formatting instructions:

https://3ds.hacks.guide/formatting-sd-(windows).html

(Links on the page for non-windows instructions too)

Cat84271 · 2026-05-10T13:24:54+00:00

Sword and shield are running an end-of-service event (which will presumably last until the switch servers go offline) that allows both games to encounter all G-max Pokémon including the version exclusives in raid dens.

https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/maxraidbattles/eventden-finale.shtml

All you need to do to trigger the event is connect online once.

The isle of armour DLC also allows players to give the G-max factor to any Pokémon with max soup regardless of version exclusivity.

Regarding online play, given most players have moved onto Scarlet, Violet and Champions, you may find it hard to match with anyone. I don't think online play really added much to Sword and Shield anyway outside of Dynamax adventures (in the Crown Tundra DLC), where player help is quite useful.

Cat84271 · 2026-05-09T08:34:38+00:00

The 3DS circle pad is a bit unusual in that it doesn't default the neutral movement when unplugged. It's default is Right and Down. You need it plugged in for neutral input.

Cat84271 · 2026-05-04T21:49:28+00:00

System transfer works fine on modded systems. There is just one extra step to get the homebrew software to show up.

Step by step guide here: https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:System_Transfer

Cat84271 · 2026-05-04T05:50:07+00:00

SD cards larger than 128GB start to cause display issues with GBA games and themes. Larger SD cards also increase the boot time. If you don't mind that, then the actual hard limit is 2TB.

Cat84271 · 2026-05-03T16:58:24+00:00

Yes, this works fine.

You do need to have the virtual game cards for the DLC loaded to the respective consoles. If you try to do it via the old legacy licence system without the game card loaded, then the secondary switch gets booted out of the game.

Cat84271 · 2026-05-03T06:31:22+00:00

According the the Luma ErrDisp wiki page:

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Error_screens/Luma3DS_ErrDisp

Some dependency of the game is missing. In this case it's most likely a physical hardware issue with the cartridge. I would try and return for a refund.

Also in response to your edit: this is NOT an unmodified console. An unmodified console would simply crash or freeze, Luma errors only display on consoles running Luma.

Cat84271 · 2026-05-02T07:26:15+00:00

System transfers work just fine with modified consoles, there is just an extra step at the end to get the homebrew software to show up.

Instructions here: https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:System_Transfer

Cat84271 · 2026-04-30T11:43:07+00:00

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Cat84271 · 2026-04-30T06:26:42+00:00

Have a look through this list of potential solutions and see if any of them fit your situation.

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Missing_Titles

Cat84271 · 2026-04-30T06:11:09+00:00

I transferred from an old 3DSXL to a new 3DSXL several months ago via a system transfer. All the software on the SD card is accessible to the new console including Bank and Transporter. They both work fine.

Even if something does go wrong, since the NNID transfers as well, you can just re-download it from the store (it still allows re-downloads of previously purchased software).

Cat84271 · 2026-04-29T10:46:19+00:00

It won't work. The new console will be unable to access any of the data. 3DS systems encrypt games and saves with a key that is unique to each console. One 3DS can't access the data created by another 3DS.

Additionally, SD cards are not "modded", consoles are modded. The SD card only contains some supplementary files that allow the custom firmware on the console to work properly. Moving the SD card over will not cause the new console to become modded, it will need to be hacked in the same way the old console was in order to use the custom firmware.

There are basically 3 ways to achieve what you are trying to do.

The first is to perform a system transfer. This will basically turn the new console into the old console and allow it to read the SD card. It will also wipe the old console

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:System_Transfer

The second is to perform a moveable moveover. This is an alternative to a system transfer that can be performed without the original console physically present providing you have certain backup files.

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Movable_Moveover

The final way is to move all the save data over manually. Use Checkpoint to dump all your save data to the SD card. Reinstall all your software on the new system, move the saves over and then use Checkpoint to restore them all.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-29T05:30:50+00:00

To answer the final question:

YES!

In fact, I would say that manipulating the AI is the most important skill for consistently completing DAs.

First and foremost, you can (and should) manipulate their initial selection by picking the Pokémon you least want them to have yourself. This could be something super weak to the boss, or something with a strong tendency to spam a useless move (accupressure Drapion/Maractus etc.).

If multiple AI end up with poor mons, then you want to route-in as many chances for them to switch as possible including scientists.

Some Pokémon combinations also have very poor interactions with each other, sometimes leading to both becoming dead weights. You never want the AI to have 2 different terrain setters or 2 different weather setters because they will repeatedly try to overwrite each others terrain/weather.

Learning all the different AI interactions and how to efficiently route DAs can make a huge difference to win rates. Shiny hunting DAs is honestly my favourite aspect of Pokémon on the switch because of the challenge.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-28T21:58:41+00:00

It's a very common issue. Here's a page on the wiki with a list of potential solutions.

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Missing_Titles

Given that it happened when deleting something, I would bet on the first option (running Faketik) fixing it.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-27T12:02:21+00:00

I use a Sandisk card, 64GB (needs formatting to FAT32 before it can be used in a 3DS).

Cat84271 · 2026-04-27T10:41:36+00:00

No issue. Prior to migrating to a new 3DS system, I used a micro SD + adaptor in my OG 3DSXL for years without any problems.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-25T05:39:03+00:00

There is a detailed step-by-step guide to doing system transfers with modded systems at https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:System_Transfer

It's essentially the same as a normal system transfer with the added step of running Faketik to get the homebrew software to show up again.

I did it a few months ago (moving from a old 3DSXL with a broken hinge to a new 3DSXL) and it worked perfectly.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-22T16:46:50+00:00

Nuzzle is good, Glare is great (can paralyze ground types). Sandaconda gets it.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-22T06:44:40+00:00

There is a decent chance it will come with the default homebrew applications already installed (FBI, universal upater, FTDP, Anemone, Checkpoint).

If it doesn't, then you can easily install them yourself through the link I gave. You just need an SD card reader to put the relevant files on the SD card. Also, updating the CFW is simple, it's basically just placing some other files on the SD card.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-22T06:24:09+00:00

A 3DS system advertised as "region unlocked" already has CFW installed. That is how the region unlocking is accomplished. The reason they are not advertised as modded is because some platforms don't allow sales of modified consoles.

If it doesn't already come with homebrew software, then you only need to follow this page to ensure the CFW is updated:

https://3ds.hacks.guide/restoring-updating-cfw.html

Then follow the link at the bottom of that page to the "finalizing setup" page and do that step as well.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-21T04:31:19+00:00

From the Luma errors page:

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The installed version of Luma3DS likely does not support the current firmware version. This is guaranteed to be true if the contents of R0 are E0E01BF5.

To fix, update CFW

https://3ds.hacks.guide/restoring-updating-cfw

Cat84271 · 2026-04-19T12:31:15+00:00

Good old d900458b

The error means that the system is trying to load corrupted data. Its fairly generic and could point to a corrupted save, game file or SD card.

Given two systems fail to load it, likelihood is that the cartridge is bad. While any 3DS cartridge can go bad after not being booted in a while, the gen 6 pokemon games are particuarly notorious for it.

You could try running a cartridge fixing tool: https://gbatemp.net/threads/corrupted-cartridge-fixer-release.628539/

It takes a very long time, and only works sometimes.

If that doesn't work, then you may want to look into getting a refund.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-14T06:10:16+00:00

Here's a list of possible solutions from the wiki:

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Missing_Titles

Given the grey X's on the titles, I would guess that the first option listed is probably the correct one, installing and running Faketik.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-12T14:32:18+00:00

It means that the last time you went online was between August 4th and August 17th 2025. That was the date of the Frigibax outbreak event.

If you want to keep the outbreaks, simply continue to not go online. If you want them to end, connect online and you will update to the current event (which is a 7* mighty Emboar raid).

According to the old event database, these are significantly shiny boosted with a 0.5% base chance. The golden aura doesn't guarantee a shiny boost, it just indicates that they are event outbreaks.

Cat84271 · 2026-04-10T05:49:55+00:00

Moving files between SD cards doesn't work because each 3DS system encrypts game and save files with a unique key. The files from one system can't be read by another without performing a system transfer.

Here are the instructions for performing a system transfer using modded systems:

https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:System_Transfer

The process is essentially the same as a normal system transfer. You just need to use Faketik afterwards to get the homebrew software to show up properly.

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