Is there a safe way to back up saves for the 3DS Pokemon games?

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  • Guide_3DS

    A complete guide to 3DS custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap.

    The Homebrew Discord is also very helpful, although they can be a little curt if you don't read the FAQ before asking a common question. One piece of advice I'd like to carry over from there is "Don't follow video guides", as these tend to be outdated. https://3ds.hacks.guide is usually kept up-to-date (and it lays everything out for you, very convenient!).

  • PKSM

    Gen I to GenVIII save manager.

    By the way, if you will be backing up a lot of Pokemon games, I recommend considering installing PKSM, a Pokemon Save Manager. Checkpoint is like a general purpose backup tool, PKSM comes with a lot of nifty Pokemon-specific features, like a cross-game bank.

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