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<small>←[[Nintendo Power]]</small>
<small>←[[Nintendo Power]]</small>
==Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power==
==Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power==
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| January 1998
| January 1998
| [[wp:Nintendo Space World|Nintendo Space World]] '97 Report
| {{wp|Nintendo Space World}} '97 Report
| A look at the Japanese Nintendo expo which features the announcement of "Pocket Monsters" arrival in North America in 1998. Also featured were the Japanese announcements of the {{2v|Gold|Silver}} and early looks at {{ja|Pokémon Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Snap]] and [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] for the [[wp:Nintendo 64DD|Nintendo 64 Disk Drive]].
| A look at the Japanese Nintendo expo which features the announcement of "Pocket Monsters" arrival in North America in 1998. Also featured were the Japanese announcements of the {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} and early looks at {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, {{g|Snap}} and [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] for the [[Nintendo 64DD]].
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| February 1998
| February 1998
| ''Giant Game Boy is the Little System That Could''
| ''Giant Game Boy is the Little System That Could''
| News article about the resurgence of the [[Game Boy]]'s popularity, mentioning Pocket Monsters' - now rechristened "Pokémon" – arrival in North America.
| News article about the resurgence of the [[Game Boy]]'s popularity, mentioning the arrival of Pocket Monsters—now rechristened "Pokémon"—in North America.
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| May 1998
| May 1998
| special feature
| special feature
| An introduction to the Pokémon franchise covering the games, {{pkmn|TCG}}, {{pkmn|anime}} and the Japanese obsession with Pokémon in general.
| An introduction to the Pokémon franchise covering the games, {{Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|anime}} and the Japanese obsession with Pokémon in general.
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| June 1998
| June 1998
| [[wp:E3|E3]] 1998 report
| {{wp|E3}} 1998 report
| Covers [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]], [[Pokémon Pikachu]] and [[Game Boy Color]].
| Covers [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]], {{g|Pikachu}} and [[Game Boy Color]].
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| August 1998
| August 1998
| ''Nintendo Power Online Update''
| ''Nintendo Power Online Update''
| Covers official Nintendo websites, including [[Pokémon.com]].
| Covers official Nintendo websites, including [[Pokémon.com]]. Also included the first {{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}} mini-magazine.
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| September 1998
| Mini-magazine
| Included the second {{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}} mini-magazine.
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| October 1998
| October 1998
| review
| review
| Pokémon Red and Blue receive an overall rating of 7.2 out of 10.
| Pokémon Red and Blue receive an overall rating of 7.2 out of 10. Also included the third {{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}} mini-magazine.
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| November 1998
| Mini-magazine
| Included the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}} mini-magazine.
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| August 1998
| Mini-magazine
| Included the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}} mini-magazine.
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| January 1999
| Mini-magazine
| Included the sixth and final {{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}} mini-magazine.
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| February 1999
| February 1999
| ''Classified Information''; ''Pokémon Game Link Special''
| ''Classified Information''; ''Pokémon Game Link Special''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] Cheat
| {{safari|Kanto}} glitch
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| March 1999
| March 1999
| subscription bonus; 1998 Nintendo Power Award Nominations; Pokémon Snap and [[Pokémon Pinball]] news; TCG feature
| subscription bonus; 1998 Nintendo Power Award Nominations; Pokémon Snap and {{g|Pinball}} news; TCG feature
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* With a subscription, readers could choose a Pokémon Player's Guide as a free gift
* With a subscription, readers could choose a Pokémon Player's Guide as a free gift
* Pokémon Red and Blue are nominated for Best Story, Most Innovative, Best Adventure Game, and Best Game Boy Game
* Pokémon Red and Blue are nominated for Best Story, Most Innovative, Best Adventure Game, and Best Game Boy Game
* Pokémon Pikachu is nominated for Best Accessory/Development and is also included in the grand prize for the Player's Poll Contest
* [[Pokémon Pikachu]] is nominated for Best Accessory/Development and is also included in the grand prize for the Player's Poll Contest
* The TCG feature came with a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charmeleon|24}} card.  
* The TCG feature came with a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charmeleon|24}} card.  
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| subscription bonus; [[Super Smash Bros.]] article and ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''PokéCenter'' section debuts
| subscription bonus; [[Super Smash Bros.]] article and ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''PokéCenter'' section debuts
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* Subscribers can now also choose a TCG {{TCG|2 Player Starter Set|Two Player Starter Set}}
* Subscribers can now also choose a TCG {{TCG|2-Player Starter Set|Two Player Starter Set}}
* ''PokéCenter'', a monthly feature, is introduced. The first edition focuses on the touring schedule, ''PokéChat'' FAQ, [[wp:All Nippon Airways|All Nippon Airways]] planes and reader art.
* ''PokéCenter'', a monthly feature, is introduced. The first edition focuses on the touring schedule, ''PokéChat'' FAQ, {{wp|All Nippon Airways}} planes and reader art.
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| Pokémon Snap article; E3 1999 guide; 1998 Nintendo Power Awards; ''PokéCenter''
| Pokémon Snap article; E3 1999 guide; 1998 Nintendo Power Awards; ''PokéCenter''
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* The E3 guide featured the announcement of {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Yellow Version]] in North America
* The E3 guide featured the announcement of {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Yellow Version]] in North America
* Pokémon wins Best Game Boy Game Award
* Pokémon wins Best Game Boy Game Award
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Pinball and the anime on [[Kids' WB!]] and VHS.
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Pinball and the anime on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} and [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|on VHS]].
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* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Yellow and {{wp|Hasbro}} bean bag Pokémon
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Yellow and {{wp|Hasbro}} bean bag Pokémon
* Pokémon Snap receives an overall rating of 8.7 out of 10.
* Pokémon Snap receives an overall rating of 8.7 out of 10.
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* Subscribers can now choose a Pokémon Snap Player's Guide or Pokémon T-shirt, plus a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} card
* Subscribers can now choose a Pokémon Snap Player's Guide or Pokémon T-shirt, plus a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} card
* Super Smash Bros. Smashing Bonuses and "Stealing Lives" trick
* Super Smash Bros. Smashing Bonuses and "Stealing Lives" trick
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include copies of Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium, Super Smash Bros., Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Yellow, among other games.
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include copies of Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium, Super Smash Bros., Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Yellow, among other games.
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* PokéCenter features interview with [[Creatures, Inc.]]'s [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] and Pokémon Snap Scrapbook
* PokéCenter features interview with [[Creatures, Inc.]]'s [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] and Pokémon Snap Scrapbook
* Pokémon Pinball receives overall rating of 7.4 out of 10.
* Pokémon Pinball receives overall rating of 7.4 out of 10.
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* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* ''PokéCenter'' covers [[M01|Pokémon: The First Movie]], Pokémon League Training Tour, Pikachu {{wp|Volkswagen New Beetle}} and includes a subscribers only Pokémon Snap sticker album.  
* ''PokéCenter'' covers [[M01|Pokémon: The First Movie]], Pokémon League Training Tour, Pikachu {{wp|Volkswagen New Beetle}} and includes a subscribers only Pokémon Snap sticker album.  
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* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers [[Super Smash Bros.]] questions  
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers [[Super Smash Bros.]] questions  
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon League Summer Training Your '99, a fan-made Pikachu Beetle {{wp|Matchbox (toy)}}, {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion set and [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] CD
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon League Summer Training Tour '99, a fan-made Pikachu Beetle {{wp|Matchbox (toy)}}, {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion set and [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] CD
* Subscribers received an E3 Pikachu card
* Subscribers received an E3 Pikachu card
* ''Arena'' presents challenges in Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Pinball and two Pokémon-related quizzes
* ''Arena'' presents challenges in Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Pinball and two Pokémon-related quizzes
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include a trip to {{wp|Los Angeles}} for a special screening of Pokémon: The First Movie, screening passes for runners up and a copy of {{game|Yellow}}.
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include a trip to {{wp|Los Angeles}} for a special screening of Pokémon: The First Movie, screening passes for runners up and a copy of {{game|Yellow}}.
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* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Snap high scores, Pokémon at the {{wp|White House}} and counterfeit products
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Snap high scores, Pokémon at the {{wp|White House}} and counterfeit products
* Cover story includes a {{M|Surf|Surfing Pikachu}} giveaway
* Cover story includes a {{m|Surf|Surfing Pikachu}} giveaway
* ''Arena'' offers Pokémon Snap challenge
* ''Arena'' offers Pokémon Snap challenge
* Pokémon Yellow receives an overall rating of 8.0 out of 10.
* Pokémon Yellow receives an overall rating of 8.0 out of 10.
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} are among the highlights of Nintendo Spaceworld '99.
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} are among the highlights of Nintendo Spaceworld '99.
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Snap "Take Your Best Shot" contest, Spaceworld, {{p|Mew}} giveaways and Pokémon: The First Movie
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Snap "Take Your Best Shot" contest, Spaceworld, {{p|Mew}} giveaways and Pokémon: The First Movie
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon challenges and rebus puzzle
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon challenges and rebus puzzle
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* ''Arena'' features challenges for Pokémon Span and Pokémon
* ''Arena'' features challenges for Pokémon Span and Pokémon
* ''Pak Peeks'' announces {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
* ''Pak Peeks'' announces {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
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| Millennium predictions/1999 in review; ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''Arena''
| Millennium predictions/1999 in review; ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''Arena''
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Tradng Card Game, {{wp|The Learning Company}} products and the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver in Japan
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Trading Card Game, {{wp|The Learning Company}} products and the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver in Japan
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include TCG merchandise and Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include TCG merchandise and Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers advanced Pokémon training, {{wp|Toy Biz}} Pokémon marbles and reveals some [[Generation II]] Pokémon
* ''Pokécenter'' covers advanced Pokémon training, {{wp|Toy Biz}} Pokémon marbles and reveals some [[Generation II]] Pokémon
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
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| March 2000
| Pokémon Stadium cover story; subscription bonus; ''Pokécenter''; 1999 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations, ''Arena''; review
| Pokémon Stadium cover story; subscription bonus; ''Pokécenter''; 1999 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations, ''Arena''; review
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* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium or Pokémpn Trading Card Game Game Boy Player's Guide or a Pokémon TV Animation Comic
* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium or Pokémon Trading Card Game Game Boy Player's Guide or a Pokémon TV Animation Comic
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Stadium Tour, Pokémon Stadium [[Nintendo 64]] bundle set and the departure of [[Brock]] from the anime  
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Stadium Tour, Pokémon Stadium [[Nintendo 64]] bundle set and the departure of [[Brock]] from the anime  
* Pokémon Pinball is nominated for Best Game Boy Game
* Pokémon Pinball is nominated for Best Game Boy Game
* Pokémon Snap is nominated for Best Graphics, Most Innovative, Best Sound, Toughest Level/Task (Photographing Mew) and Best N64 Game
* Pokémon Snap is nominated for Best Graphics, Most Innovative, Best Sound, Toughest Level/Task (Photographing Mew) and Best N64 Game
* Pokémon Yellow is nominated for Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game
* Pokémon Yellow is nominated for Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game
* Super Smash Bros is nominated for Most Innovative, Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game; Coolest Weapon or Move ({{wp|Kirby (character)|Kirby's}} Swallow Attack), Toughest Level/Task ({{wp|Yoshi}}'s Bonus Practice 1) and Best N64 Game
* Super Smash Bros. is nominated for Most Innovative, Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game; Coolest Weapon or Move ({{wk|Kirby}}'s Swallow Attack), Toughest Level/Task ({{wp|Yoshi}}'s Bonus Practice 1) and Best N64 Game
* ''Arena'' features a Pokémon Stadium puzzle
* ''Arena'' features a Pokémon Stadium puzzle
* Pokémon Stadium receives an overall rating of 8.8 out of 10
* Pokémon Stadium receives an overall rating of 8.8 out of 10
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* ''Arena'' features Pokémon Stadium and Super Smash Bros. challenges and a Pokémon "Hidden Words" story game
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon Stadium and Super Smash Bros. challenges and a Pokémon "Hidden Words" story game
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the upcoming Pokémon games, including "Pokémon Attack" ([[Pokémon Puzzle League]] and [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]), toys at {{wp|Toy Fair}} 2000
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the upcoming Pokémon games, including "Pokémon Attack" ({{g|Puzzle League}} and {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}), toys at {{wp|Toy Fair}} 2000
* April Fool's joke ''Goomba Gazette'' includes a small blurb revealing {{p|Lapras}} as the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}  
* April Fool's joke ''Goomba Gazette'' includes a small blurb revealing {{p|Lapras}} as the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}  
* Pokémon Trading Card Game receives and overall rating of 8.2 out of 10
* Pokémon Trading Card Game receives and overall rating of 8.2 out of 10
* Issue included Pokémon Trading Card Game "flapper card"; {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mewtwo|12}} TCG card and Pokémon Stadium sticker cards
* Issue included Pokémon Trading Card Game "flapper card"; {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mewtwo|12}} TCG card and Pokémon Stadium sticker cards
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* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium T-shirt
* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium T-shirt
* E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver, [[M01|Pokémon the Movie 2000]] and [[Pokémon Pikachu 2]]
* E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver, [[M01|Pokémon the Movie 2000]] and {{g|Pikachu 2 GS}}
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[status ailment]]s and the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[status condition]]s and the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion
* Pokémon Yellow wins Best Game Based on a Movie/TV Series, Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game Awards
* Pokémon Yellow wins Best Game Based on a Movie/TV Series, Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game Awards
* Super Smash Bros. wins Most Innovative, Best Game Featuring Pokémon, Guiltiest Pleasure (Pummeling Pikachu), Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game and Coolest Weapon or Move Awards
* Super Smash Bros. wins Most Innovative, Best Game Featuring Pokémon, Guiltiest Pleasure (Pummeling Pikachu), Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game and Coolest Weapon or Move Awards
* ''Arena'' features Super Smash Bros. a challenge and a Pokémon/E3 quiz
* ''Arena'' features Super Smash Bros. a challenge and a Pokémon/E3 quiz
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* E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver and provides English names, [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] and [[National Pokédex]] numbers for some Generation II species  
* E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver and provides English names, [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] and [[National Pokédex]] numbers for some Generation II species  
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. Challenge and a Pokémon game
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. Challenge and a Pokémon game
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* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include a home theater system and a collection of Pokémon video games and anime on DVD or VHS
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include a home theater system and a collection of Pokémon video games and anime on DVD or VHS
* ''Arena'' features {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} {{m|Amnesia}} {{p|Psyduck}} and Super Smash Bros. challenge
* ''Arena'' features {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} {{m|Amnesia}} {{p|Psyduck}} and Super Smash Bros. challenge
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* Subscribers received a {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dark Persian|17}} TCG card
* Subscribers received a {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dark Persian|17}} TCG card


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