Pokemon Moon Any% FAQ

Pokémon Moon Any% FAQ


Q: What do you play this game on?
A: I play on a Nintendo 3DS with a capture board installed.

Q: What are you trying to accomplish?
A: Beat Pokemon Moon as fast as possible.

Q: What are the differences between Sun and Moon?
A: Sun has some slower/trollier fights than Moon. Lunala and Solgaleo seem close, with Solgaleo being safer and faster.

Q: Is choosing the boy faster than the girl?
A: Yes. You save 4 seconds by not getting the Makeup Case.

Q: Why do you choose the girl for the run then?
A: I like her hat.

Q: Why do you set your 3DS date to November 19th and the clock to 8:00 AM?
A: So the game is either daytime or nighttime depending on version, dialogue is skipped, and there is no Hail.

Q: Why do you keep resetting the game?
A: I need at least 12 Special Attack and at least 19- IV negative/2- IV neutral Speed

Q: Why do you catch certain Pokémon?
A: Popplio is used as your main battler, Pikipek is used for a double battle, Lunala/Solgaleo are used for the final section of the game.

Q: Is Popplio the fastest starter?
A: Yes

Q: Why are you feeding/petting Popplio?
A: By getting Popplio to affection level 2, we gain 1.2x more experience.  We also earn a Rare Candy for feeding it 5 beans.

Q: What is a "spinner"?
A: A spinner is a trainer that randomly looks in each direction.  These spinning trainers cost precious time on account of extra time battling.