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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]]. | '''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 Japan and Korea, the names of the spin-off games use Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモン, Korean: 포켓몬) instead of Pocket Monsters (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Korean: 포켓몬스터). | In Japan and {{pmin|South Korea}}, the names of the spin-off games use ''Pokémon'' (Japanese: ポケモン, Korean: 포켓몬) instead of ''Pocket Monsters'' (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Korean: 포켓몬스터). | ||
==Stadium series== | ==List of spin-off games== | ||
===Stadium series=== | |||
{{main|Pokémon Stadium series}} | {{main|Pokémon Stadium series}} | ||
* [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]] | * [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]] | ||
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* [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] | * [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] | ||
==Pikachu series== | ===Pikachu series=== | ||
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone) | * [[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) | * {{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 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 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.) | * [[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) | * {{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'') | * [[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}} (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|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] only) | * {{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 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) | * {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]] puzzle game, also similar to Tetris Attack) | ||
== | ===Storage series=== | ||
* [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] (GameCube storage system) | * [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] (GameCube storage system) | ||
* [[My Pokémon Ranch]] (WiiWare Pokémon Storage System; players can import and export Pokémon from [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version]] in Japan only. Players can view and interact with their Pokémon on [[Hayley]]'s Ranch as well as trade their Pokémon for Pokémon that Hayley asks for, take pictures, and watch certain events that certain Pokémon trigger) | * [[My Pokémon Ranch]] (WiiWare Pokémon Storage System; players can import and export Pokémon from [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version]] in Japan only. Players can view and interact with their Pokémon on [[Hayley]]'s Ranch as well as trade their Pokémon for Pokémon that Hayley asks for, take pictures, and watch certain events that certain Pokémon trigger) | ||
* [[Pokémon Bank]] (Cloud storage for [[Generation VI]]. Pokémon transferred from a [[Generation V]] game via [[Poké Transporter]] are placed in this storage. There is an annual fee.) | * [[Pokémon Bank]] (Cloud storage for [[Generation VI]]. Pokémon transferred from a [[Generation V]] game via [[Poké Transporter]] are placed in this storage. There is an annual fee.) | ||
==Colosseum series== | ===Colosseum series=== | ||
* [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (3D RPG that works the same as the [[core series]] games, except that it's on a console, it's in 3D, and has added features like [[Shadow Pokémon]] and [[snagging]]. The game takes place in [[Orre]].) | * [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (3D RPG that works the same as the [[core series]] games, except that it's on a console, it's in 3D, and has added features like [[Shadow Pokémon]] and [[snagging]]. The game takes place in [[Orre]].) | ||
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (3D RPG sequel to Pokémon Colosseum) | * [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (3D RPG sequel to Pokémon Colosseum) | ||
== | ===Mystery Dungeon series=== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | {{main|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}} | ||
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} | * {{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 Time and Explorers of Darkness}} | ||
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* [[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!]] | * [[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|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]]) | * {{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: 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]]) | * {{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}} | {{main|Pokémon Rumble series}} | ||
* {{g|Rumble}} | * {{g|Rumble}} | ||
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* [[Pokémon Rumble World]] | * [[Pokémon Rumble World]] | ||
==Trozei series== | ===Trozei series=== | ||
* {{g|Trozei!}} (DS puzzle game; players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear) | * {{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!) | * {{g|Battle Trozei}} (3DS sequel to Pokémon Trozei!) | ||
==Puck series== | ===Puck series=== | ||
* {{g|Battrio}} (arcade game) | * {{g|Battrio}} (arcade game) | ||
* {{g|Tretta}} (sequel to Battrio) | * {{g|Tretta}} (sequel to Battrio) | ||
* {{g|Tretta Lab}} (3DS application for use with Tretta) | * {{g|Tretta Lab}} (3DS application for use with Tretta) | ||
==Super Smash Bros. series== | ===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.]] (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. 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. 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, Lucario, and Charizard will return as playable characters, and Greninja is a newcomer to the series, and Mewtwo | * [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] (Sequel. Pikachu, Lucario, and Charizard will 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.) | ||
==Other | ===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}}) | * [[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]]) | * {{g|Snap}} (N64 first-person rail shooter; player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]]) | ||
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released) | * [[Pokémon Picross]] (GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released) | ||
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* [[Pokémon Shuffle]] (3DS puzzle game) | * [[Pokémon Shuffle]] (3DS puzzle game) | ||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-other/ The Pokémon Company website section] <small>(Japanese)</small> | |||
** [http://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] | |||
* [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/ Nintendo subsite for Pokémon games] <small>(Japanese)</small> | |||
** [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/software/ Current games] <small>(Japanese)</small> | |||
** [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/history/other.html Old games] <small>(Japanese)</small> | |||
{{Spin-off series}}<br> | {{Spin-off series}}<br> | ||
{{Other games}}<br> | {{Other games}}<br> | ||