You can change your controller via the options menu.
The controls for this game are pretty simple, but there are 4 control schemes to keep track of (although technically only 3 unique ones). So if you’re uncertain of anything, don’t worry–we’ve got you covered!
Joy-Con¶
| Right Joy-Con | Left Joy-Con | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Right stick | Left stick | Move character/move cursor in menus |
| A, ZR, click right stick inwards | Right (D-Pad), ZL, click left stick inwards | Interact/confirm choice |
| B | Down (D-Pad) | Cancel choice |
| X | Up (D-Pad) | Open main menu |
| Y | Left (D-Pad) | Open options, box, check moves etc. |
| + | - | Toggle Buddy, change Pokédex display |
| R | L | Interact/confirm/move Pokémon or items |
| Shake | Shake | Open play menu, trigger Partner Power etc. |
Handheld Mode¶
| Button(s) | Function |
|---|---|
| Left stick | Move character/move cursor in menus. |
| D-Pad | Move cursor in menus. |
| A, ZL, ZR, click left/right stick inwards | Interact/confirm choice |
| B | Cancel choice |
| X | Open main menu |
| Y | Open options, box, check moves etc. |
| +, - | Toggle Buddy, Pokédex |
| L, R | Interact/confirm/move Pokémon or items |
Poké Ball Plus¶
| Button(s) | Function |
|---|---|
| Circle stick | Move character/move cursor in menus. |
| Click circle stick inwards | Interact/confirm choice |
| Top button | Cancel choice, open main menu |
| Shake | Open play menu, options, box, trigger Partner Powers etc. |
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