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Pokemon Moon - Nintendo 3DS Moon Edition

Name: Pokemon Moon - Nintendo 3DS Moon Edition
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: B01C93CWSI
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bottom line: The Nintendo Pokemon Moon ($39.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:15 UTC): Runs on the full Nintendo 3DS family, not one model; main trade-off: moon Edition only; version-exclusive content differs from Sun.

$39.99

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Runs on the full Nintendo 3DS family, not one model
✓ All-new Pokemon roster in the Alola island Region
✓ Rated E for Everyone, Mild Cartoon Violence only
✓ Trades and battles link with Pokemon Sun owners

Cons

✗ Moon Edition only; version-exclusive content differs from Sun
✗ Physical 3DS cartridge, so you need 3DS hardware
✗ 2016 release, so graphics predate Switch-era Pokemon
✗ No brand or publisher listed on this catalog entry

Manufacturer description

Pokemon Moon for Nintendo 3DS moves the series to the tropical Alola islands, where you start over as a rookie Trainer and work your way toward becoming a Pokemon Champion. Released in the US on November 18, 2016 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, this Moon Edition is the counterpart release to Pokemon Sun, and it carries the all-new regional Pokemon roster the pair introduced. You catch, battle, and trade across a fresh Region rather than replaying familiar routes, and trading connects your file to other 3DS owners running either version. The ESRB rating is E for Everyone with Mild…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What systems does Pokemon Moon work on?

It launched exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on November 18, 2016, so it runs on 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS hardware.

What is the difference between Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon?

They are counterpart versions of the same adventure released the same day. This is the Moon Edition; check the product listing for the specific version-exclusive Pokemon.

Is Pokemon Moon appropriate for kids?

It is rated E for Everyone with Mild Cartoon Violence, so it is suited to a general audience including younger players.

Can I trade and battle with other players?

Yes. The game is built around catching, battling, and trading all-new Pokemon with other Trainers as you work toward becoming a Pokemon Champion.

Key Features

Pokemon Moon will launch in the US November 18th, 2016 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Embark on a new adventure as a Pokemon Trainer and catch, battle, and trade all-new Pokemon on the tropical islands of a new Region and become a Pokemon Champion!
Rated “E”; Everyone w/ Mild Cartoon Violence

Full Specifications

Rated	Everyone
Language	English
Release date	November 18, 2016
Type of item	Video Game
Publication Date	November 18, 2016
Computer Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Number of Players	4
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL

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