'Pokémon Sun And Moon' Background: How To Get Solgaleo And Lunala Legendary 3DS Theme

  • 3DS
  • RPG
2016-11-18
The Legendary Pokemon of Sun and Moon
The Legendary Pokemon of Sun and Moon Pokemon Company

Japan is always a treasure trove of 3DS themes and the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon is no different. If you want to kit out your 3DS with a Pokémon Sun and Moon background, you’ll want to check out this beautiful 3DS theme featuring Pokémon Sun and Moon’s legendary Pokémon, Solgaleo and Lunala:

There’s also a “Tropical” theme featuring a few of the cute and fluffy Alolan Pokémon which you can check out below:

Both of these are available in Japan at a pittance price of 200 JPY (roughly $1.81 USD).

The “Tropical” and “Legendary” themes are available in the North American theme shop as well. Just follow these instructions:

  • Tap the icon on the top left of the home menu

  • Tap on “Change Theme”

  • Tap on “Theme Shop”

  • Tap on “New Themes”

The themes only cost $1.99 each, and as you can see from the video, they are chock-full of Alolan cuteness and drama.

This summer Japan also saw the announcement of a new New Nintendo 3DS XL featuring Solgaleo and Lunala:

Pokemon Sun and Moon New Nintendo 3DS XL.
Pokemon Sun and Moon New Nintendo 3DS XL. (c) Nintendo

The Pokémon Sun and Moon system also came with two matching themes that were bundled together with the system, allowing the player to choose between Solgaleo and Lunala:

Solgaleo and Lunala New Nintendo 3DS backgrounds bundled with the Pokemon Sun and Moon 3DS in Japan.
Solgaleo and Lunala New Nintendo 3DS backgrounds bundled with the Pokemon Sun and Moon 3DS in Japan. (c) Nintendo

North America did get access to the Pokemon Sun and Moon New Nintendo 3DS XL months later on Oct. 28, though there’s no indication that the Japanese 3DS themes were bundled along with them.

So which one do you prefer, Tropical or Legendary? Did you enjoy kitting out your 3Ds in full Pokemon Sun and Moon swag? Drop us a note in the comments section below and let us know.

But wait, there’s more! Check out our full list of Pokémon Sun and Moon guides below:

  • How To Catch Every Legendary In Alola
  • Munchlax Distribution: How To Download Special Snorlax With Z-Crystal
  • Ash-Greninja Transfer: How To Bring Special Pokémon Over From Demo
  • Z-Crystal Locations: Where To Find What You Need To Unleash Unstoppable Attacks
  • Ability List: Every New Skill In The Game
  • Attacks List: Every New Move And Who Can Learn Them
  • Mega Stone List And Locations: When Can You Get Mega Evolution In Alola?
  • EV Training Guide: Ally Chaining And Hyper Training Explained
  • Breeding Guide: Everything You Need To Customize Your Perfect Pokémon
  • TM Locations: Every Move And Where To Find Them In Alola
  • Affection Guide: How To Raise Affection And Boost XP Gain With Pokémon Refresh
  • Ultra Beasts: Everything You Need To Know
  • Battle Tree: Rules, Scouting And Everything You Need To Know
  • Zygarde Cell Locations: How They Work And Where To Find Them
  • Trial Guide: Early Cheat Sheet To Captains And Kahunas
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