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'''Spin-off Pokémon games''' are {{pkmn|games}} that do not fit the model used by the [[core series]] and are not developed by [[Game Freak]]. These games vary widely in genre, and cover many different consoles and handheld game systems. Sometimes, it is possible to connect the [[core series]] games to certain spin-off games in order to get a reward, normally a [[Event Pokémon|special Pokémon]].

In Japanese, {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} and {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}}, the names of the spin-off games use ''Pokémon'' (Japanese: ポケモン, Korean: 포켓몬, Chinese: 寶可夢 / 宝可梦) instead of ''Pocket Monsters'' (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Korean: 포켓몬스터, Chinese: 精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦).

==List of spin-off games==
===Pikachu series===
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* {{g|Channel}} ([[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] virtual pet; player watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)

===PokéPark series===
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] (A Wii game; player takes the form of a Pikachu and competes in many minigames while befriending a variety of Pokémon)
* [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] (A Wii game; player takes the form of a Pikachu and helps to restore peace to a land with the help of friends. A sequel to the aforementioned title.)

===TCG series===
* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} ([[Game Boy]] strategy game; players use Pokémon Trading Cards to battle instead of actual Pokémon)
* [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] (Game Boy strategy, similar to the first game, but including [[Generation II]] Pokémon as well. ''Only released in Japan'')

===Pinball series===
* {{g|Pinball}} (Game Boy pinball game; players can battle and capture various [[Generation I]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] pinball, similar to the first game, but includes [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] only)

===Puzzle series===
* {{g|Puzzle League}} ([[Nintendo 64|N64]] puzzle game, similar to Tetris Attack, and based on the {{pkmn|anime}}. ''Only released in North America, Australia and Europe'')
* {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]] puzzle game, also similar to Tetris Attack)

===Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!]]
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}

===Ranger series===
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG; player is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} and visits a new region, [[Fiore]])
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} (DS action RPG that follows the same formula as its predecessor, but includes Generation IV Pokémon and travels to a new region, [[Almia]])
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} (DS action RPG; sequel to Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, using the same capture style as Shadows of Almia, once again following the same formula as the previous two games, and travels to a new region, [[Oblivia]])

===Rumble series===
{{main|Pokémon Rumble series}}
* {{g|Rumble}}
* [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]
* [[Pokémon Rumble U]]
* [[Pokémon Rumble World]]
* [[Pokémon Rumble Rush]]

===Trozei series===
* {{g|Trozei!}} (DS puzzle game; players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear)
* {{g|Battle Trozei}} (3DS sequel to Pokémon Trozei!)

===Puck series===
* {{g|Battrio}} (arcade game)
* {{g|Tretta}} (sequel to Battrio)
* {{g|Tretta Lab}} (3DS application for use with Tretta)

===Super Smash Bros. series===
* [[Super Smash Bros.]] (N64 fighting game that pits various Nintendo characters against each other. Pikachu and Jigglypuff are playable, while various Pokémon appear out of [[Poké Ball]]s to aid in combat)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] (GameCube sequel to Super Smash Bros., where Pichu and Mewtwo are added as playable characters. As with the previous game, a variety of Pokémon appear as helpers to the fighters, as well as Trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] (Wii sequel that sees the addition of Lucario and a Pokémon Trainer as added characters while Pichu and Mewtwo do not return. As in the previous two games, a variety of Pokémon appear as extra help and trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] (Sequel. Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Lucario, and Charizard return as playable characters, and Greninja is a newcomer to the series, and Mewtwo returning as DLC. Charizard is a standalone character, rather than linked to Squirtle and Ivysaur with the Pokémon Trainer.)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] (Switch sequel that sees the return of every series veteran, including Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Mewtwo, Pokémon Trainer, Lucario, and Greninja. Incineroar is also introduced as a playable fighter.)

===Other===
* [[Picross NP Vol. 1]] ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] game, similar to the unreleased Pokémon Picross. It included 12 Pokémon-themed puzzles, such as {{p|Togepi}})
* [[Pokémon Play It!]], and its remake version [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. Both are games for the PC that simulate the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first-person rail shooter; player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
* [[Pokémon Picross (Game Boy Color)|Pokémon Picross]] (GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
* [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (DS educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard)
* [[PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS]] (DS Download Play demo)
* [[Pokémon Conquest]] (DS tactical RPG {{wp|Fictional crossovers in video games|crossover}} between the [[Pokémon]] and {{wp|Nobunaga's Ambition}} series of games)
* [[Pokédex 3D]] (3DS Pokédex for [[Generation V]])
* [[Pokédex 3D Pro]] (3DS [[National Pokédex]] for [[Generation V]])
* [[Pokémon Art Academy]] (3DS art game crossover between Pokémon and {{wp|Art Academy}} series)
* [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]] (3DS free downloadable, [[M17|movie]] tie-in game; players collect Pokémon to fight thieves)
* [[Pokémon Shuffle]] (3DS puzzle game)
* [[Detective Pikachu (game)|Detective Pikachu]] (3DS cinematic adventure)
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (3DS free downloadable game)
* [[Pokémon GO]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Quest]] (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Masters]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Sleep]] (mobile application)

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-other/ The Pokémon Company website section] <small>(Japanese)</small>
** [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-other/title/ Full product list] <small>(Japanese)</small>
* [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=game-game_list&GameGroup=E Pokémon Korea website section] <small>(Korean)</small>
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/all-pokemon-games/ The Pokémon Company International website all-games section]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/ Nintendo subsite for Pokémon games] <small>(Japanese)</small>
** [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/software/ Current games] <small>(Japanese)</small>
** [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/history/other.html Old games] <small>(Japanese)</small>

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