diff --git a/src/pokemon_storage_system.c b/src/pokemon_storage_system.c
index 3c7051e169..bf07fb5844 100644
--- a/src/pokemon_storage_system.c
+++ b/src/pokemon_storage_system.c
@@ -10126,9 +10126,9 @@ void UpdateSpeciesSpritePSS(struct BoxPokemon *boxMon)
     // Update front sprite
     sStorage->displayMonSpecies = species;
     sStorage->displayMonPalette = GetMonSpritePalFromSpeciesAndPersonality(species, otId, pid);
-    LoadDisplayMonGfx(species, pid);
     if (!sJustOpenedBag)
     {
+        LoadDisplayMonGfx(species, pid);
         StartDisplayMonMosaicEffect();
 
         // Recreate icon sprite