Do I need to register people as friends in my 3DS to do stuff with them?

Question

So, I know I need friend codes to battle specific people, access their friend safaris, etc. BUT do I have to register them as friends in my 3ds so I can do this, or can I just enter their FC and battle them/access their safari?

Answer 1

no you need to trade and battle online with them then add them as a friend after. You can still friend safari if you register their 3ds though. you can always battle/trade though

Comments

Thanks! That's great because I don't want to add people I don't know, but I don't just want to go on Wi-Fi and battle Mega-Khangaskhan spamming idiots.