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Pokémon 25th Anniversary: The Glitch That Could Delete Your Save File
Millions revisit classic titles during the anniversary, shining a light on an old risk for collectors.
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Pokémon 25th Anniversary: The Glitch That Could Delete Your Save File is a bug in Virtual Console saves. It corrupts data when the system clock and battery interact unexpectedly. Research shows this affects dated save methods on re-releases.
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Here is how the problem happens. Certain menus trigger a rare memory write error. Studies indicate mismatched clock flags confuse the emulator or device firmware.
That makes backups essential before any restore.
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Games outside the Anniversary push risk boundaries too. Players see altered encounter tables and unexpected item behavior. Data drift can appear after long idle periods.
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- Why does this bug appear on modern devices?
Older timing paths clash with current firmware updates.
- How can I protect my progress right now?
Export or copy your save file before any new play session.
