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It is essentially a [[Generation IV]] version of [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Pokémon Box]]. However, it is notable that Pokémon Ranch is similar to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] in that it will only interact with specific save files. This means that if a Pokémon is placed on the ranch, only the game from which it was placed onto the ranch may take the Pokémon back off it. This prevents people storing Pokémon and starting a new game - something for which previous storage titles were quite useful.
It is essentially a [[Generation IV]] version of [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Pokémon Box]]. However, it is notable that Pokémon Ranch is similar to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] in that it will only interact with specific save files. This means that if a Pokémon is placed on the ranch, only the game from which it was placed onto the ranch may take the Pokémon back off it. This prevents people storing Pokémon and starting a new game - something for which previous storage titles were quite useful.


On November 5, 2008, My Pokémon Ranch was issued an update with the ability to communicate to {{game|Platinum}} in Japan. According to a article in the now deleted [[Pokémon.com]] mailbag, there are no current plans to release this update outside of Japan. My Pokémon Ranch will not work with Platinum without this update. It is completely incompatible with HeartGold and SoulSilver.
On November 5, 2008, My Pokémon Ranch was issued an update with the ability to communicate to {{game|Platinum}} in Japan. According to an article in the now deleted [[Pokémon.com]] mailbag, there are no current plans to release this update outside of Japan. My Pokémon Ranch will not work with Platinum without this update. It is completely incompatible with HeartGold and SoulSilver.


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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===Platinum update===
===Platinum update===
[[‎File:Mpr platinumscreen.jpg|thumb|right|350px|A screenshot taken after installing the Platinum update. Note the {{p|Giratina}} [[Form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]]]]
[[‎File:Mpr platinumscreen.jpg|thumb|right|350px|A screenshot taken after installing the Platinum update. Note the {{p|Giratina}} [[Form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]]]]
On November 5, 2008, My Pokémon Ranch was issued an update with the ability to communicate to {{game|Platinum}}. The title is not compatible with Pokémon Platinum outside of Japan. There are no known current plans to release this update outside of Japan. My Pokémon Ranch will not work with Platinum without this update.
On November 5, 2008, My Pokémon Ranch was issued an update with the ability to communicate to {{game|Platinum}}. This update has not been released outside of Japan. My Pokémon Ranch will not work with Platinum without this update, meaning the title is incompatible with Pokémon Platinum in regions other than Japan.


In this update, the following features were added:
In this update, the following features were added:
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* Twelve new animations can be played. Some new animations consist of battles between rivals, such as {{p|Zangoose}} and {{p|Seviper}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Cresselia}}.
* Twelve new animations can be played. Some new animations consist of battles between rivals, such as {{p|Zangoose}} and {{p|Seviper}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Cresselia}}.
* Photos can be added to or from the SD card in bulk, instead of one at a time. Album size is increased from 20 to 30.
* Photos can be added to or from the SD card in bulk, instead of one at a time. Album size is increased from 20 to 30.
===Ranch Levels===
{| class="roundy sortable" style="background:#{{diamond color}}; border:3px solid #{{pearl color}}; margin:auto"
! style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Ranch level
! style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}" | Requirement
! style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}" | Maximum # of Pokémon
! style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}" | # of toys
! style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}" | Maximum # of Miis
! style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Events
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| Starting Level
| 20
| 1
| 5
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| Deposit 7 Pokémon
| 25
| 1
| 5
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| Deposit 10 Pokémon
| 30
| 1
| 5
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| Deposit 15 Pokémon
| 40
| 1
| 10
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| Deposit 20 Pokémon
| 50
| 1
| 10
| Unlocks Free Mode
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| Deposit 30 Pokémon
| 60
| 1
| 10
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| Deposit 40 Pokémon
| 80
| 1
| 10
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| Deposit 50 Pokémon
| 100
| 2
| 15
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| Deposit 60 Pokémon
| 150
| 2
| 15
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| Deposit 80 Pokémon
| 200
| 2
| 15
| Unlocks Favorites
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| Deposit 100 Pokémon
| 250
| 3
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| Deposit 120 Pokémon
| 300
| 3
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 13
| Deposit 150 Pokémon
| 350
| 3
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 14
| Deposit 200 Pokémon
| 400
| 3
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 15
| Deposit 250 Pokémon
| 500
| 4
| 20
| Phione available for trade
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| Deposit 300 Pokémon
| 600
| 4
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| Deposit 350 Pokémon
| 700
| 4
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 18
| Deposit 400 Pokémon
| 800
| 4
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 19
| Deposit 450 Pokémon
| 900
| 4
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 20
| Deposit 500 Pokémon
| 1000
| 5
| 20
| Hayley's Pokémon are moved to a barn<br>Pallet toy appears in toy boxes
|- style="background:#fff"
| 21
| Deposit 600 Pokémon
| 1000
| 5
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 22
| Deposit 700 Pokémon
| 1000
| 5
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 23
| Deposit 800 Pokémon
| 1000
| 5
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 24
| Deposit 900 Pokémon
| 1000
| 5
| 20
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| 25
| Deposit 999 Pokémon
| 1000
| 6
| 20
| Mew available for trade
|- style="background:#fff"
| 26
| Deposit 1000 Pokémon
| 1500
| 6
| 20
| Platinum update only
|-
! colspan="7" style="background-color:#{{pearl color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
===Wanted Pokémon===
===Wanted Pokémon===
[[File:RanchRequestGliscor.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Details on how to catch a Wanted Pokémon]]
[[File:RanchRequestGliscor.png|250px|thumb|right|Details on how to catch a Wanted Pokémon]]
Once a player has stored Pokémon for the first time, Hayley will take the player's [[Pokédex]] data and from it, request "Wanted Pokémon", Pokémon that are typically not yet in the player's Pokédex. Once the player's Pokédex is filled, not counting event-only Pokémon, she'll compliment the player on their Pokédex and start requesting ones that the player has already caught. The game will provide the player with all the information on acquiring the listed Pokémon, including information on a Pokémon's pre-evolved form, and if an item is needed to evolve it, where that item can be found. This can be used to both assist and motivate said player into completing their Pokédex. The player is given 10 days to acquire this Pokémon until the post is removed and a new one is made. "Wanted Pokémon" requests are not tied to specific game cards. If one player deposits a Pokémon that Hayley requested from another player, it will be taken off the Wanted list and she will ask the player to show the other player how to find Pokémon. If all of the Wanted posts expire, Hayley will ask the player to connect their DS so new ones can be made.
Once a player has stored Pokémon for the first time, Hayley will take the player's [[Pokédex]] data and from it, request "Wanted Pokémon", Pokémon that are typically not yet in the player's Pokédex. Once the player's Pokédex is filled, not counting event-only Pokémon, she'll compliment the player on their Pokédex and start requesting ones that the player has already caught. The game will provide the player with all the information on acquiring the listed Pokémon, including information on a Pokémon's pre-evolved form, and if an item is needed to evolve it, where that item can be found. This can be used to both assist and motivate said player into completing their Pokédex. The player is given 10 days to acquire this Pokémon until the post is removed and a new one is made. "Wanted Pokémon" requests are not tied to specific game cards. If one player deposits a Pokémon that Hayley requested from another player, it will be taken off the Wanted list and she will ask the player to show the other player how to find Pokémon. If all of the Wanted posts expire, Hayley will ask the player to connect their DS so new ones can be made.


===Hayley's trades===
===Hayley's trades===
{{main|Hayley's trades}}
{{main|Hayley's trades}}
Whenever the player brings in one of the "Wanted Pokémon", Hayley will offer to trade one of her Pokémon for it, and the Pokémon received will be one of the following twenty and will know a TM, Egg move, or have something else that makes them unique. The Pokémon available for trade are limited to ones that Hayley has already brought to the ranch. She will always bring a tradeable when the player chooses "No" for both answers when Hayley asks what kind of Pokémon she should bring to the ranch the next day. When she has brought all tradeable Pokémon, her confirmation message will change to "All right. Leave it to me! I will bring a ___ Pokémon tomorrow!"
Whenever the player brings in one of the "Wanted Pokémon", Hayley will offer to trade one of her Pokémon for it, and the Pokémon received will be one of the following twenty and will know a TM, Egg move, or have something else that makes them unique. The Pokémon available for trade are limited to ones that Hayley has already brought to the ranch. She will occasionally bring a tradeable when the player chooses "No" for both answers when Hayley asks what kind of Pokémon she should bring to the ranch the next day.  


All of these Pokémon will have the [[Original Trainer|OT]] Hayley (English) or ユカリ (Japanese) and the [[Trainer ID number]] 01000. Note that all of the Pokémon with specific Natures cannot have a different Nature, gender, and Ability and they cannot be Shiny.
All of these Pokémon will have the [[Original Trainer|OT]] Hayley (English) or ユカリ (Japanese) and the [[Trainer ID number]] 01000. Note that all of the Pokémon with specific Natures cannot have a different Nature, gender, and Ability and they cannot be Shiny.
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==Events==
==Events==
[[File:Ranch totem pole.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A typical totem pole]]
[[File:Ranch totem pole.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A typical totem pole]]
Regular events happen around the ranch at all times; Miis may interact with Pokémon by dancing with them, running away from them, mend fences, or sit down and observe Pokémon. Pokémon occasionally use attacks on each other (though causing no adverse effect), greet each other, or run away from another if it's type is weak against the other one. Attacks are not specialized, but are general type attacks; for example, for example, there is no Fire Blast or Thunder Fang, only generic, type-specific attacks such as Electric Pokémon electrocuting others or Fire-type Pokémon breathing fire.
Every 15 minutes, a random event in the ranch will occur. These events don't have any real significance, only intended for a good picture opportunity. Some events only occur after the player has a certain amount of Pokémon or certain kind of Pokémon in the ranch.
Every 15 minutes, a random event in the ranch will occur. These events don't have any real significance, only intended for a good picture opportunity. Some events only occur after the player has a certain amount of Pokémon or certain kind of Pokémon in the ranch.


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===Initial toys===
===Initial toys===
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The following is a list of toys available in My Pokémon Ranch:
The following is a list of toys available in My Pokémon Ranch:


* Attractor - A magnetic device that Miis can use to draw Pokémon to them.
{| border=1 style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse;"
* Bonfire - A fire that Pokémon and Miis can watch. Pokémon and Miis that get too close to it can be burned. Pokémon weak to the Fire type are naturally scared of the Bonfire.
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
* Bounce back ball - An incredibly bouncy ball that is sent flying if a Pokémon touches it, and knocks away any Pokémon and Miis it hits while moving.
! width="75" | Toy name
* Burst ball - A large round explosive that explodes whenever Pokémon touch it, sending them flying.
! width="75" | Picture<br>of toy
* Challenger - A dummy for Pokémon to use their attacks on.
! width="400" | Description
* Fountain - A water fountain that, when Pokémon or Miis jump on, increases in power to give them a brief lift.
! width="300" | In-game<br>captions
* Leader Flag - A flag that Miis can use to lead a parade of Pokémon in a large group.
|-
* Parade Drum - A drum that Miis can use to lead a parade of Pokémon in a long line.
| Attractor || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Attractor Toy.png|60px]]
* Pitfall - A hole that Pokémon and Miis can jump into. They return falling from the sky.
| A magnetic device that Miis can use to draw Pokémon to them.
* Poké balloons - Balloons that a Pokémon or Mii can attach to their head in order to fly around.
| (Mii) might want to attract attention...
* Poké bell - A Mii can use this to attract Pokémon with a ringing noise.
|-
* Poké cushion - This can be placed on a Mii's head so that Pokémon can jump and rest on it. If a heavy Pokémon jumps on their head, the Mii will be stunned.
| Bonfire || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Bonfire Toy.png|60px]]
* Poké microphone - A Microphone that Pokémon can cry into. Their cries into the microphone will be heard through the Wii Remote's speaker
| A fire that Pokémon and Miis can watch. Pokémon can be burned. [[Water type]] attacks temporarily douse the flames.
* Poké pendulum - A pendulum that attracts Pokémon with a hypnotic effect and can put them to sleep if they watch it too long.
| (Pokémon) is enjoying the Bonfire. <br> When burned: (Pokémon) came too close to the Bonfire.  
* Poké rocket - Pokémon can jump inside. Then, when the rocket aims, it launches the Pokémon.
|-
* Pokémon pallet - A pallet that when used by a Pokémon, summons all of the Pokémon in a ranch to get together to form an image of the user's in-game sprite.
| Bounce back ball || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Bounce Back Ball Toy.png|60px]]
* Round rock - Pokémon can tackle the rock so that it moves. The Pokémon then try to dodge it. If they lose, they become run over and flattened.
| An incredibly bouncy ball that knocks away any Pokémon and Miis it hits while moving. The faster the ball's speed, the farther that victims are sent flying.
* Slippery peel - A banana peel that trips Pokémon and Miis that step on it.
| (None)
* Snowman - A Snowman that freezes Pokémon and Miis that get too close to it. Pokémon resistant to the Ice type enjoy a sprinkle of snowflakes. Temporarily shrinks if a Fire-type attack is used against it.
|-
* Spin ride - It is shaped like a tree trunk. Pokémon and miis can jump on it and get a quick spin around.
| Burst ball || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Burst Ball Toy.png|60px]]
* Spring stand - Pokémon can jump onto the stand and then will be sprung into the sky, landing not far away.
| A large round explosive that explodes whenever touched, sending victims flying.
* Stinky ball - Miis can pick this up. Then a stench is released that repels Pokémon and Miis and causes the Mii carrying it to become worried. Once the Mii gets annoyed with it, he/she tosses it.
| KA-BOOM!
* Training bag - A bag with a target on it for Pokémon to use their attacks on.
|-
| Challenger || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Challenger Toy.png|60px]]
| A dummy that can be challenged by a Pokémon by touching it. If Pokémon dodge the attacks, it spits out confetti in celebration.
| (Pokémon) challenged the challenger. <br> The challenge was a success! /<br>The challenge was a failure!
|-
| Fountain || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Fountain Toy.png|60px]]
| A water fountain that Pokémon or Miis can use to give them a brief lift. [[Fire type]] Pokémon are scared away.
| (Pokémon) is having a good time.
|-
| Leader Flag || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Leader Flag Toy.png|60px]]
| A flag that Miis can use to lead a parade of Pokémon in a large group.
| (Mii) picked up the Leader Flag.
|-
| Parade Drum || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Parade Drum Toy.png|60px]]
| A drum that Miis can use to lead a parade of Pokémon in a long line.
| (Mii) is marching.
|-
| Pitfall || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Pitfall Toy.png|60px]]
| A hole that Pokémon and Miis can jump into. They return falling from the sky. Large Pokémon (e.g. Lapras or Wailord) will not fit.
| (Pokémon) dived into the Pitfall.
|-
| Poké balloons || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Poké Balloon Toy.png|60px]]
| Balloons that a Pokémon or Mii can attach to their head in order to fly around.
| Is (Pokémon) taking a stroll in the sky?
|-
| Poké bell || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Poké Bell Toy.png|60px]]
| A Mii can use this to attract Pokémon with a ringing noise.
| (None)
|-
| Poké cushion || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Poké Cushion Toy.png|60px]]
| This can be placed on a Mii's head so that Pokémon can jump and rest on it. Heavy Pokémon will stun the Mii.
| Heavy Pokémon: Oh!? <br> Light Pokémon: (Mii) put (Pokémon) up high.
|-
| Poké microphone || <!--[[File:Pokémon Ranch Poké Microphone Toy.png|60px]]-->
| A Microphone that Pokémon can cry into. Their cries into the microphone will be heard through the Wii Remote's speaker.
| (None)
|-
| Poké pendulum || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Poké Pendulum Toy.png|60px]]
| A pendulum that attracts Pokémon with a hypnotic effect and can put them to sleep if they watch for too long. May occasionally confuse a Pokémon instead of hypnotizing it.
| (Pokémon) is staring at the Poké Pendulum.
|-
| Poké rocket || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Poké Rocket Toy.png|60px]]
| Pokémon can jump inside. Then, after the rocket aims, it launches the Pokémon.
| Is (Pokémon) trying to blast off to somewhere?
|-
| Pokémon pallet || <!--[[File:Pokémon Ranch Pokémon Pallet Toy.png|60px]]-->
| Summons all Pokémon in the ranch to gather and form an image of the user's in-game Mii.<br><br>''Unlocked when the user has deposited 500 Pokémon into the Ranch.''
|
|-
| Round rock || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Round Rock Toy.png|60px]]
| When attacked, the rock moves. Pokémon then try to dodge it. Failure results in them being flattened.
| If dodged: (Pokémon) dodged well. <br> If squashed: (Pokémon) enjoyed the Round Rock challenge.
|-
| Slippery peel || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Slippery Peel Toy.png|60px]]
| A banana peel that trips Pokémon and Miis who step on it.
| Oh!?
|-
| Snowman || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Snowman Toy.png|60px]]
| Will freezes Pokémon and Miis who get too close. Temporarily shrinks under certain attacks (e.g. Fire type). Pokémon weak to the [[Ice type]] tend to run away.
| Is (Pokémon) interested in Snowman?
|-
| Spin ride || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Spin Ride Toy.png|60px]]
| Shaped like a tree trunk, Pokémon and Miis can jump on it for a quick spin. Miis can become alarmed when spinning, and temporarily confused when spun off.
| (Pokémon/Mii) is spinning around.
|-
| Spring stand || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Spring Stand Toy.png|60px]]
| Pokémon can jump onto the stand and then will be sprung into the sky, landing not far away.
| (Pokémon) jumped really high.
|-
| Stinky ball || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Stinky Ball Toy.png|60px]]
| Miis can pick this up, thereby releasing a stench that repels Pokémon and Miis, causing the carrying Mii to become worried. Once the Mii gets annoyed with it, he/she tosses it.
| (Mii) picked up something unusual!
|-
| Training bag || [[File:Pokémon Ranch Training Bag Toy.png|60px]]
| A bag with a target on it for Pokémon to use their attacks on.
| (Pokémon) is practicing a move.
|}
<br clear=all>


===New Platinum toys===
===New Platinum toys===
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* Magnet - Allows the user to pick up more than one Pokémon at a time.
* Magnet - Allows the user to pick up more than one Pokémon at a time.
* Tree
* Tree
* Apple Box - A small box with apple images on the side that Miis can carry Pokémon around in.


==Club Look-See==
==Club Look-See==
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[[File:CLS Penny.jpg|thumb|Penny, a member of Club Look-See, that has an egg theme]]
[[File:CLS Penny.jpg|thumb|Penny, a member of Club Look-See, that has an egg theme]]
[[Club Look-See]] is a group of people that will come to the Ranch and invite the player to see their ranch. Each member is assigned a number (#1, #2, #3, and so on) and they will appear in order of their number. Each member's ranch has a certain theme, this means that each of their ranches is filled with a certain Pokémon. Each member's Mii also typically bears some resemblance to the Pokémon they have. These are special occurrences that will happen periodically.
[[Club Look-See]] is a group of people that will come to the Ranch and invite the player to see their ranch. Each member is assigned a number (#1, #2, #3, and so on) and they will appear in order of their number. Each member's ranch has a certain theme, this means that each of their ranches is filled with a certain Pokémon. Each member's Mii also typically bears some resemblance to the Pokémon they have. These are special occurrences that will happen periodically.
After all 37 (40 in Platinum) have been met for the first time, they will appear in the future, but not in order.


==Reception==
==Reception==
My Pokémon Ranch received generally negative reviews. The largest criticisms of the game was the lack of interaction with the game,<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wiiware-my-pokemon-ranch-and-pop-review]</ref> and the fact that the player has to own a copy of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} for the majority of the game's features to be accessible.<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/881/881343p1.html]</ref> In addition, some reviewers criticized the game's Mii-like graphics, with IGN calling it "the ugliest Pokémon game to hit any video game system".<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/881/881343p1.html]</ref> The game received an average score of 47% on [http://www.metacritic.com/search/process.shtml?page=3&sid=MTIzMDk4MzM1OTU2Ny44MjUxNzcz&sort=relevance&ts=pokemon&y=7&termType=all&ty=3&x=19 Metacritic].
My Pokémon Ranch received generally negative reviews. The largest criticisms of the game was the lack of interaction with the game,<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wiiware-my-pokemon-ranch-and-pop-review]</ref> and the fact that the player has to own a copy of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} for the majority of the game's features to be accessible.<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/881/881343p1.html]</ref> In addition, some reviewers criticized the game's Mii-like graphics, with IGN calling it "the ugliest Pokémon game to hit any video game system".<ref>[http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/881/881343p1.html]</ref> The game received an average score of 47% on [http://www.metacritic.com/search/process.shtml?page=3&sid=MTIzMDk4MzM1OTU2Ny44MjUxNzcz&sort=relevance&ts=pokemon&y=7&termType=all&ty=3&x=19 Metacritic].
==Trivia==
*Some Pokémon have certain characteristics exclusive to the species: for example, Mankey is often angry, and Weezing will occasionally emit a yellow, stinky gas that scares away other Pokémon (similar to the toy Stinky ball).


==References==
==References==
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