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Themes are a customizable option for the Nintendo 3DS family. Themes are available in a wide variety of character and game motifs, and many of them are based on Pokémon characters.
These usually cost ¥200 in Japan, $1.99 in the United States, $2.49 in Canada, £1.79 in the United Kingdom, €1.99 in the Eurozone, $2.60 in Australia, and R$7.89 in Brazil.
Japan: November 21, 2014[1] North America: January 1, 2015[2] Europe: January 2, 2015[3]
US:This mellow theme stars beachside Slowpoke. Scroll the Touch Screen to see the full background and animate the lower Slowpoke. UK:This mellow theme stars Slowpoke, who loves to chill at the beach. Scroll the Touch Screen to see different Slowpoke looks.
Japan/Europe: November 21, 2014[1][3] North America: November 25, 2014[4]
US:This cute theme features a sleepingPikachu and relaxing music. Scroll the Touch Screen to see Pikachu sneak a peak at you! UK:This adorable theme features a sleeping Pikachu and relaxing music. Something special happens when you scroll the Touch Screen.
Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire "Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon)"
Japan: March 11, 2015[1] North America: March 12, 2015[6] Europe: March 13, 2015[3]
US:Scroll the Touch Screen to see stunning images of Rayquaza and Mega Rayquaza, and hear its mighty roar when you launch software. UK:Scroll the Touch Screen to see Rayquaza Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza, and hear its mighty roar when you launch software.
Japan: March 11, 2015[1] North America: March 12, 2015[6] Europe: March 13, 2015[3]
US:This cheerful theme features familiar faces from Pokémon Black/White. Scroll the Touch Screen to animate everyone found there. UK:Scroll the Touch Screen to animate everyone in this cheerful theme which features familiar faces from Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version.
Japan: March 11, 2015[1] North America: March 12, 2015[6] Europe: March 13, 2015[3]
US:This elegant theme features colorful Pokémon Hanafuda cards and relaxing music and SFX that bring to mind classical Japan. UK:This elegant theme features colourful Pokémon Hanafuda cards with Japanese-style music and sounds.
Japan: June 24, 2015[1] North America: July 2, 2015[7] Europe: July 17, 2015[3]
US:This classy black-and-purple theme features a delicate lace pattern with a celestial feel and silhouettes of Espeon and Umbreon. UK:A lacy Espeon and Umbreon theme. The sun and moon motif and the silhouettes of the two Pokémon create an atmosphere of mystery.
Japan: June 24, 2015[1] North America: July 2, 2015[7] Europe: July 17, 2015[3]
US:This theme features elegant music and dramatic artwork. Scroll the Touch Screen to see Mega Charizard Y dive toward you. UK:Scroll the Touch Screen and Mega Charizard Y approaches. The music evokes the battles of Mega Charizard Y and Mega Rayquaza.
Japan: August 19, 2015[1] North America: September 17, 2015 Europe: September 18, 2015[3]
US:If you love Pikachu's voice, this theme is for you! Scroll the lower screen to animate its scene and hear the two Pikachu chat. UK:This theme is packed with lots of different Pikachu cries that play when starting software, scrolling the Touch Screen and more!
Japan: August 19, 2015[1] North America: September 17, 2015 Europe: September 18, 2015[3]
US:It's an all-Pikachu dance revue! Scroll the lower screen to see them perform to an upbeat, pop-inspired tune. UK:This fun theme shows a bunch of Pikachu dancing on stage! Scroll the Touch Screen to make them dance and hear their voices.
Japan: April 27, 2016[1] North America: May 12, 2016 Europe: May 13, 2016[3]
US:Red & Blue face off in this Pokémon Red & Blue20th commemorative theme. Scroll the Touch Screen to see battle-ready Pokémon! UK:Rivals Red and Blue ready for battle to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon! Scroll the Touch Screen to see battle-ready Pokémon!
Japan: July 27, 2016[1] North America: August 4, 2016[9] Europe: August 5, 2016[3]
US:This theme features Pokémon playing with their substitutes from the move Substitute. Scroll the Touch Screen to see them move! UK:In this theme you can see Pokémon playing with their beloved Substitute Dolls! Scroll to see one spin on the Touch Screen!
Japan: July 27, 2016[1] North America: August 4, 2016[9] Europe: August 5, 2016[3]
US:This set of two themes features illustrated pair art of the Pokémon Latias and Latios, and Gardevoir and Gallade. UK:A set of two themes featuring beautifully drawn Pokémon pairs: •Pair Art: Latias and Latios •Pair Art: Gardevoir and Gallade
Japan: September 28, 2016[1] North America: September 29, 2016[10] Europe: October 28, 2016[3]
US:Drawn by Hitoshi Ariga, this theme features Team Rocket. Giovanni is on the top screen as his grunts walk on the Touch Screen. UK:This theme features artwork of Giovanni and his underlings by Hitoshi Ariga. Scroll the Touch Screen to see the Grunts move.
Pokémon Diamond/Pearl "Battle! (Team Galactic Commander)"
Japan: September 28, 2016[1] North America: September 29, 2016[10] Europe: October 28, 2016[3]
US:Drawn by Hitoshi Ariga, this theme features Team Galactic. Cyrus is on the top screen as his grunts walk on the Touch Screen. UK:This theme features artwork of Cyrus and his underlings by Hitoshi Ariga. Scroll the Touch Screen to see the Grunts move.
Japan/North America: November 18, 2016[1][11] Europe: November 23, 2016[3]
US:Pokémon with some real island flare enjoy the sun of Alola region, the paradise that sets the stage for Pokémon Sun & Moon! UK:This theme shows adorable Pokémon relaxing in the tropical heat of the Alola Region. Scroll the Touch Screen to see them move!
Japan/North America: November 18, 2016[1][11] Europe: November 23, 2016[3]
US:This theme features Solgaleo and Lunala from the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion. Scroll the Touch Screen to see them sparkle! UK:Images of Solgaleo and Lunala taken from the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion! Scroll the Touch Screen to see them sparkle!
Japan: December 28, 2016[1] North America: December 29, 2016[12] Europe: December 30, 2016[3]
US:This theme features the Alola region's starter PokémonRowlet, Litten, and Popplio. Swipe the Touch Screen to see them bounce! UK:Scroll the Touch Screen with the icons in a single row to see Rowlet, Litten and Popplio scamper around on top of the icons!
Japan: December 28, 2016[1] North America: December 29, 2016[12] Europe: December 30, 2016[3]
US:This theme features Pikachu and Decidueye, Incineroar, and Primarina, evolved forms of the starter Pokémon, unleashing Z-Moves. UK:This theme shows Decidueye, Incineroar, Primarina and Pikachu showing off their powerful Z-Moves.
Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire "Title Screen: Main Theme"
Japan: Free with New Nintendo 3DS Primal Groudon Edition.
Japan: November 21, 2014
Pokémon: Kyogre
Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire "Title Screen: Main Theme"
Japan: Free with New Nintendo 3DS Primal Kyogre Edition.
Japan: November 21, 2014
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon "Main Theme"
Japan: Included in pre-ordered physical copies of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. North America: Available with first retail copies of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and digital copies until December 6, 2015.
Japan: September 17, 2015 North America: November 20, 2015