Use the Checkpoint homebrew app to back up your save file.
Power off your Switch, remove the SD card, and insert it into your PC. Step 2: Loading the Save into PKHeX Open the PKHeX.exe application (version 22.12.18). Click > Open in the top menu.
This update refined the legality engines for: pkhex 22.12.18
The PKHeX workspace is highly optimized, putting the most powerful tools directly on the main dashboard.
: While newer versions (like 23.12.18) added DLC support, this version is often recommended for users on older hardware or Linux/Mac (via Wine) because it is reported to be "snappier" than the newer .NET 7 releases. Use the Checkpoint homebrew app to back up your save file
While earlier December 2022 releases (like 22.12.01) introduced initial support for the Paldea region,
PKHeX is the definitive save file editor for core-series Pokémon games. This specific version was widely adopted because it provided a stable platform for editing early Gen 9 save files without the performance overhead seen in later .NET 7/8 versions. Click > Open in the top menu
launch, including improved legality checking for Paldean species and better handling of the Encounter Database. Compatibility: It is frequently used by players running
The built-in legality checker is the crown jewel of PKHeX. It scans your Pokémon data against official Nintendo event distributions and code parameters to ensure the Pokémon behaves naturally. The 22.12.18 update:
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