Rescue Team/Changing the Team Leader

The Team leader is the Pokémon the player plays as. They sleep in the Rescue Team Base.

Changing the Leader

Before the credits roll, the player cannot change the leader. The leader is always the Starter Pokémon. However, after the credits have rolled, the player can change the team leader. The player controls the team leader, while the original team leader returns to its Friend Area. The original team leader is still on the team member list, so the player has to make them Stand By if they don't want it on the team.

Method

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3
Face the target Pokémon and press A. A menu should appear. Select ‘Join Team’.	Open the menu again. Select ‘Make Leader’.
Step 4	Step 5
The player controls the selected Pokémon instead of the previous leader.

External Sources

• Original Fandom Port