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'''Pokémon Dash''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンダッシュ''') is a [[Pokémon]] racing game for [[Nintendo DS]]. It is the first Pokémon game for Nintendo DS and the first game featuring {{p|Munchlax}}. The {{player}} plays as {{p|Pikachu}}, sliding the stylus across the touch screen in order to keep Pikachu moving, and competing against other Pokémon in the various game modes and GPs.
'''Pokémon Dash''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンダッシュ''') is a [[Pokémon]] racing game for [[Nintendo DS]]. It was the first Pokémon game released for the Nintendo DS and the first game to feature {{p|Munchlax}}. The {{player}} plays as {{p|Pikachu}}, sliding the stylus across the touch screen in order to keep Pikachu moving, and competing against other Pokémon in the various game modes and racing Cups.


To make the player familiar with the game control, the first thing the he or she should do is play the practice mode. After completing it, the various game modes and GPs are accessible.
To allow the player to become familiar with the game's controls, the game first offers a practice mode. After the player completes it, the various game modes and Cups become accessible.


The game has 5 Cups: Green Cup, White Cup, Blue Cup, Yellow Cup and Red Cup, each consisting of 5 courses. The courses may differ in the different GPs and the other game modes. In order to unlock a new GP, the player needs to complete the previous GP first by winning all its five cups.
The game has 5 Cups: Green Cup, White Cup, Blue Cup, Yellow Cup and Red Cup, each consisting of 5 courses. The courses differ in the various Grand Prixes and the other game modes. In order to unlock a new Grand Prix, the player needs to complete the previous Prix first by winning all five of its Cups.


There is also a mode which allows the player to create his/her own cups with courses made of Pokémon sprites from the GBA Versions {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{3v2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}. This mode will be unlocked together with Hard GP, after he or she has completed the Regular GP. ''For detailed information on those special courses, see {{DL|Pokémon Dash|Special courses}}.''
There is also a mode which allows the player to create his own Cups with courses made of Pokémon sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{3v2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}} versions. This mode is unlocked along with the Hard Grand Prix mode, after the player has completed the Regular Grand Prix. ''For detailed information on those special courses, see {{DL|Pokémon Dash|Special courses}}.''


==Single player==
==Single player==
===Regular GP and Hard GP===
===Regular GP and Hard GP===
In these two GPs, the player races from checkpoint to checkpoint in a specified order. The player competes with about equally-sized Pokémon.
In these modes, the player races from checkpoint to checkpoint in a specified order. The player competes with about equally-sized Pokémon.


===Expert GP===
===Expert GP===
In the Expert GP, the player starts from the hot-air balloon, having a view over the whole course. When the player starts diving to the ground, the race begins. All checkpoints have to be reached, but in no specified order. This gives the player the opportunity to choose where to start the race and allows him/her to play his/her own way and strategy. The reason why it's called Expert GP is that the player has to find out the best way around the course in order to be the first to reach all checkpoints. Additionally, the player will now also compete with larger Pokémon such as {{p|Blaziken}} or {{p|Mightyena}}, making the races even more difficult.
In the Expert mode, the player starts from the hot-air balloon with a view over the whole course. The players then dives towards the ground and the race begins. All checkpoints must be reached, but in any order. This gives the player the opportunity to choose where to start the race and allows him to play in his own way and with his own strategy. The player will now also compete with larger Pokémon such as {{p|Blaziken}} or {{p|Mightyena}}, making the races more difficult.


===Time Attack===
===Time Attack===
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==Special courses==
==Special courses==
The game includes over 420 special courses. To break down into smaller parts, there are 417 downloadable game courses from the Game Boy Advance, which include all 28 Unown, 4 Deoxys, and an Egg. There are also three special courses that can be downloaded from official events that star {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Pikachu|Surfing Pikachu}}, and {{p|Pikachu|Flying Pikachu}}.
Pokémon Dash includes over 420 special courses. 417 are obtainable by communicating with Game Boy Advance Pokémon versions. These include courses starring all 28 Unown, the four Formes of {{p|Deoxys}}, and an [[Pokémon Egg|Egg]]. There are also three special courses that can be downloaded from official events which star {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Pikachu|Surfing Pikachu}}, and {{p|Pikachu|Flying Pikachu}}.


==Reception==
==Reception==
The game received a mediocre score from IGN due to the fact that the player could only play as {{p|Pikachu}} in single player, and could also be finished within hours.
The game received a lukewarm reception, mainly due to the fact that the player could only play as {{p|Pikachu}} in single player. Another common complain was that the game could potentially be finished within hours.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Although this is a [[Generation III]] game, it features {{p|Munchlax}} fairly prominently (i.e. more so than most "sneak peek" cameos).
* Although this is a [[Generation III]] game, it features {{p|Munchlax}} fairly prominently (more so than other games in whcih Munchlax appeared, such as {{g|XD}}).
* [[My Pokémon Ranch]] makes a reference to Pokémon Dash. If Pokémon that race in this game are on the Ranch, then the Pokémon might have a race as one of the events.
* If Pokémon that particpate in races in Dash are present in [[My Pokémon Ranch]], the Pokémon might have a race as one of the game's events.


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Pokémon Dash
[[File:File:Pokemon Dash boxart EN-US.jpg|250px]]
Pokémon Dash's North American boxart
Basic info
Platform: {{{platform}}}
Category: Racing
Players: up to 6 players
(one cartridge per player required)
Connectivity: None
Developer: Ambrella
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: {{{gen_series}}}
Ratings
CERO: N/A
ESRB: E for Everyone
ACB: N/A
OFLC: N/A
PEGI: N/A
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: Dec 02, 2004
North America: Mar 14, 2005
Australia: Apr 07, 2005
Europe: Mar 11, 2005
South Korea: Mar 22, 2007
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: ホーム > ゲーム > ポケモンダッシュ
English: Games : Pokémon Dash
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Pokémon Dash (Japanese: ポケモンダッシュ) is a Pokémon racing game for Nintendo DS. It was the first Pokémon game released for the Nintendo DS and the first game to feature Munchlax. The player plays as Pikachu, sliding the stylus across the touch screen in order to keep Pikachu moving, and competing against other Pokémon in the various game modes and racing Cups.

To allow the player to become familiar with the game's controls, the game first offers a practice mode. After the player completes it, the various game modes and Cups become accessible.

The game has 5 Cups: Green Cup, White Cup, Blue Cup, Yellow Cup and Red Cup, each consisting of 5 courses. The courses differ in the various Grand Prixes and the other game modes. In order to unlock a new Grand Prix, the player needs to complete the previous Prix first by winning all five of its Cups.

There is also a mode which allows the player to create his own Cups with courses made of Pokémon sprites from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald versions. This mode is unlocked along with the Hard Grand Prix mode, after the player has completed the Regular Grand Prix. For detailed information on those special courses, see Special courses.

Single player

Regular GP and Hard GP

In these modes, the player races from checkpoint to checkpoint in a specified order. The player competes with about equally-sized Pokémon.

Expert GP

In the Expert mode, the player starts from the hot-air balloon with a view over the whole course. The players then dives towards the ground and the race begins. All checkpoints must be reached, but in any order. This gives the player the opportunity to choose where to start the race and allows him to play in his own way and with his own strategy. The player will now also compete with larger Pokémon such as Blaziken or Mightyena, making the races more difficult.

Time Attack

Multiplayer

Special courses

Pokémon Dash includes over 420 special courses. 417 are obtainable by communicating with Game Boy Advance Pokémon versions. These include courses starring all 28 Unown, the four Formes of Deoxys, and an Egg. There are also three special courses that can be downloaded from official events which star Munchlax, Surfing Pikachu, and Flying Pikachu.

Reception

The game received a lukewarm reception, mainly due to the fact that the player could only play as Pikachu in single player. Another common complain was that the game could potentially be finished within hours.

Trivia

  • Although this is a Generation III game, it features Munchlax fairly prominently (more so than other games in whcih Munchlax appeared, such as Pokémon XD).
  • If Pokémon that particpate in races in Dash are present in My Pokémon Ranch, the Pokémon might have a race as one of the game's events.
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