Photo Album Management
After each expedition in the ZERO-ONE, Professor Oak will review your photos. While he selects one photo per unique Pokémon for his report, you have the opportunity to curate your personal Photo Album. This section details how to effectively manage your album, ensuring your best shots are preserved and easily accessible.
Saving Photos to Your Album
Once Professor Oak has scored your photos, you'll be presented with the option to save them to your Photo Album. This is a crucial step for documenting your journey and showcasing your photographic prowess.
- Automatic Selection: Professor Oak automatically saves the highest-scoring photo of each Pokémon to his report. However, this doesn't mean it's the only photo you should keep!
- Manual Selection: After Oak's review, you'll enter the "Album Selection" screen. Here, you can scroll through all the photos you took during the expedition. Use the Control Stick to navigate and the A button to select a photo.
- Album Capacity: Your Photo Album has a limited capacity. Early in the game, you'll have fewer slots. As you progress and unlock new courses, your album capacity may increase. Always prioritize your best shots!
- Overwriting Photos: If your album is full, selecting a new photo will prompt you to choose an existing photo to overwrite. This is where strategic management comes into play.
Organizing Your Album
A well-organized album makes it easier to revisit your favorite moments and track your progress. While there isn't a "sort" function, you can organize through careful placement.
- The "Album" Menu: From the main menu (accessible after an expedition or by selecting "Album" from the title screen), you can view your saved photos.
- Viewing Photos: Use the Control Stick to browse through your album pages. Press the A button to view a selected photo in full screen.
- Deleting Photos: While viewing a photo in full screen, you'll have the option to delete it. This is useful for making space for new, higher-quality shots without having to overwrite them immediately. Be sure you want to delete a photo, as this action is permanent!
- Strategic Placement: Consider dedicating specific pages or sections of your album to certain Pokémon, courses (e.g., "Beach" photos, "Tunnel" photos), or even types of shots (e.g., "Action Shots," "Sleeping Pokémon"). This requires a bit of foresight during the "Album Selection" phase.
Tips for Effective Album Management
To get the most out of your Photo Album, keep these strategies in mind:
- Prioritize Quality over Quantity: Don't save every photo. Focus on shots that received high scores from Professor Oak, or those that capture unique Pokémon behaviors, rare poses, or interesting interactions with items like the Pester Ball or Pokémon Food.
- Document Discoveries: Always save photos of newly discovered Pokémon, especially if they're the first time you've encountered them. These are crucial for completing your Pokémon Report.
- Track Special Poses: Many Pokémon have special poses or reactions that yield bonus points. save at least one excellent example of each. For instance, the surfing Pikachu on the Beach course, or the dancing Jigglypuff in the Cave.
- Consider "Before and After" Shots: Sometimes, capturing a Pokémon before and after using an item (like an Apple to lure them, or a Pester Ball to provoke a reaction) can be a fun way to document their behavior.
- Regular Review: Periodically visit your Photo Album from the main menu. This allows you to delete outdated or lower-quality photos to make room for new, better ones without the pressure of an immediate overwrite decision after an expedition.