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| September 2000
| September 2000
| [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]] cover story; [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] strategy; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; review
| {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} cover story; [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] strategy; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; review
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* ''Classified Information'' features secrets for [[Pokémon Yellow]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue]] and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
* ''Classified Information'' features secrets for {{game|Yellow}}, {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the [[Time Capsule]], announces the English names of {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Hoppip}} and {{p|Scizor}} and reader-sent arts and crafts
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the [[Time Capsule]], announces the English names of {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Hoppip}} and {{p|Scizor}} and reader-sent arts and crafts
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include limited edition Pokémon Gold and Silver [[Game Boy Color]] and Gold and Silver videogames
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include limited edition Pokémon Gold and Silver [[Game Boy Color]] and Gold and Silver video games
* Pokémon Puzzle League earns an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10
* Pokémon Puzzle League earns an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10
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* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
* Subscribers receive a [[Sabrina's Abra (Gym Challenge 93)|Sabrina's Abra TCG card]]  
* Subscribers receive a [[Sabrina's Abra (Gym Challenge 93)|Sabrina's Abra TCG card]]  
* Space World report covers the [[GameCube]], [[Meowth's Party]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and The Mobile Adapter GB and  {{game|Crystal}}
* Space World report covers the [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Meowth's Party]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and The Mobile Adapter GB and  {{game|Crystal}}
* Pokémon Gold and Silver receive an average review of 8.7 out of 10
* Pokémon Gold and Silver receive an average review of 8.7 out of 10
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]
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| November 2000
| November 2000
| Hey You, Pikachu! cover story; ''NP Online''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; review; ''Pak Watch''
| Hey You, Pikachu! cover story; ''NP Online''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; review; ''Pak Watch''
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* ''NP Online'' covers Hey You, Pikachu! on Pokemon.com
* ''NP Online'' covers Hey You, Pikachu! on Pokémon.com
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 Generation II Pokémon and covers [[Pokémon Live!]] and the Lugia {{wp|PT Cruiser}}
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 Generation II Pokémon and covers [[Pokémon Live!]] and the Lugia {{wp|PT Cruiser}}
* ''Arena'' features a [[Super Smash Bros.]] challenge (score 999% using just one combo) and Pokémon games
* ''Arena'' features a [[Super Smash Bros.]] challenge (score 999% using just one combo) and Pokémon games
* Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
* Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
* ''Pak Watch'' previews [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
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* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 more Generation II Pokémon and announces [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} expansion
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 more Generation II Pokémon and announces [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} expansion
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. challenge scoreboard and a Pokémon activity
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. challenge scoreboard and a Pokémon activity
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* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 Generation II Pokémon and covers {{wp|Kellogg's}} Pokémon {{wp|Pop-Tarts}} and Pokémon cereal
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 Generation II Pokémon and covers {{wp|Kellogg's}} Pokémon {{wp|Pop-Tarts}} and Pokémon cereal
* Pokémon Puzzle Challenge receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
* Pokémon Puzzle Challenge receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
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* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 more Generation II Pokémon and covers the Gold and Silver Limited Edition Pokémon Game Boy Color
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 8 more Generation II Pokémon and covers the Gold and Silver Limited Edition Pokémon Game Boy Color
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' grand prize includes a trip to E3 2001 in a Pikachu VW Beetle
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' grand prize includes a trip to E3 2001 in a Pikachu VW Beetle
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| March 2001
| March 2001
| Pokémon Stadium 2 cover story; ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; review
| Pokémon Stadium 2 cover story; ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; review
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers rare Pokémon locations, [[Spell of the Unown|Pokémon 3:The Movie]] and Kids' WB!'s Poké Read-a-Rama program
* ''Pokécenter'' covers rare Pokémon locations, [[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie]] and Kids' WB!'s Poké Read-a-Rama program
* Hey You, Pikachu! is nominated for the Most Innovative, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Yelling at Pikachu)
* Hey You, Pikachu! is nominated for the Most Innovative, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Yelling at Pikachu)
* Pokémon Gold and Silver are nominated for the Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Pokémon Game, Best New Villain ([[Silver (game)|Rival]]), Strangest New Character ({{p|Raikou}}/{{p|Entei}}/{{p|Suicune}}) and Best Sequel
* Pokémon Gold and Silver are nominated for the Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Pokémon Game, Best New Villain ({{ga|Silver|Rival}}), Strangest New Character ({{p|Raikou}}/{{p|Entei}}/{{p|Suicune}}) and Best Sequel
* Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is nominated for the Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
* Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is nominated for the Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
* Pokémon Puzzle League is nominated for Best Multiplayer, Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
* Pokémon Puzzle League is nominated for Best Multiplayer, Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
* Pokémon Stadium is nominated for the Best Game Play Variety, Best Minigame/Mode (Sushi-Go-Round), Best Multiplayer, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Battling {{p|Magikarp}})
* Pokémon Stadium is nominated for the Best Game Play Variety, Best Minigame/Mode (Sushi-Go-Round), Best Multiplayer, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Battling {{p|Magikarp}})
* Pokémon Trading Card Game is nominated for the Best Pokémon Game and Strangest New Character ([[Imakuni?]])
* Pokémon Trading Card Game is nominated for the Best Pokémon Game and Strangest New Character ([[Tomoaki Imakuni|Imakuni?]])
* Pokémon Stadium 2 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5
* Pokémon Stadium 2 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers pokemonstadium.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers pokemonstadium.com
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the [[truck|Mew truck rumor]]
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the [[truck|Mew truck rumor]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the The Spell of the Unown and ''[[Pikachu & Pichu]]'' and the Pokémon making their animated debuts in the two features
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Spell of the Unown: Entei and ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' and the Pokémon making their animated debuts in the two features
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| ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards
| ''Pokécenter''; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcements of the [[E-Reader|Card-e Reader]] and [[version|Game Boy Advance Pokémon games]], {{p|Celebi}} in Pokémon Stadium 2, Toy Fair 2001 and the announcement of a U.S. release for Pokémon Crystal
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcements of the [[E-Reader|Card-e Reader]] and [[core series|Game Boy Advance Pokémon games]], {{p|Celebi}} in Pokémon Stadium 2, Toy Fair 2001 and the announcement of a U.S. release for Pokémon Crystal
* Pokémon Gold and Silver win Best RPG/Strategy Game and Best Pokémon Game Awards
* Pokémon Gold and Silver win Best RPG/Strategy Game and Best Pokémon Game Awards
* Pokémon Puzzle League wins Best Puzzle Game Award
* Pokémon Puzzle League wins Best Puzzle Game Award
* Pokémon Stadium wins Best Minigame/Mode Award (Sushi-Go-Round)
* Pokémon Stadium wins Best Minigame/Mode Award (Sushi-Go-Round)
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| June 2001
| June 2001
| subscription bonus; ''Nintendo Gamecube Revealed''; ''Pokécenter''
| subscription bonus; ''Nintendo GameCube Revealed''; ''Pokécenter''
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* subscribers could now choose the Pokémon Stadium 2 Player's Guide as their free gift
* subscribers could now choose the Pokémon Stadium 2 Player's Guide as their free gift
* ''Nintendo Gamecube Revealed'' article features a look at [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
* ''Nintendo GameCube Revealed'' article features a look at [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[held items]] and fan-made arts and crafts
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[held item]]s and fan-made arts and crafts
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| July 2001
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* ''E3 2001'' coverage previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''E3 2001'' coverage previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon at E3 and offers a Celebi Giveaway
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon at E3 and offers a Celebi Giveaway
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| [[Image:NP147.JPG|100px]]
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| August 2001
| August 2001
| ''Nintendo Online''; ''Nintendo Gamecube: Action!''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; Pokémon Crystal strategy; review
| ''Nintendo Online''; ''Nintendo GameCube: Action!''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; Pokémon Crystal strategy; review
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers pokemoncrystal.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers pokemoncrystal.com
* ''Nintendo Gamecube: Action!'' previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Nintendo GameCube: Action!'' previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumors that [[wp:Metal Mario|Metal Mario]] and [[wp:Master Hand|Master Hand]] are playable in Super Smash Bros.
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumors that {{smw|Metal Mario}} and {{smw|Master Hand}} are playable in Super Smash Bros.
* ''Pokécenter'' covers a Pokémon Crystal Q & A and Poké Read-a-Rama prizes
* ''Pokécenter'' covers a Pokémon Crystal Q & A and Poké Read-a-Rama prizes
* Pokémon Crystal receives and overall rating of 4 out of 5
* Pokémon Crystal receives and overall rating of 4 out of 5
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* Space World article covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and [[Celebi (Wizards Promo 50)|Celebi E-Card]]
* Space World article covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and [[Celebi (Wizards Promo 50)|Celebi E-Card]]
* ''Pokécenter'' features a "Pokémon Poetry Slam"
* ''Pokécenter'' features a "Pokémon Poetry Slam"
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* Space World report covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Card-E Reader
* Space World report covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Card-E Reader
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] on Kids' WB! and a fan-made Pikachu Halloween pumpkin
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] on Kids' WB! and a fan-made Pikachu Halloween pumpkin
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| Super Smash Bros. Melee special feature; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
| Super Smash Bros. Melee special feature; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumor that the [[Orange Islands]] are in the games
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumor that the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] are in the games
* ''Pokécenter'' focuses on {{p|Mewtwo}} in honor of the magazine's 150th issue
* ''Pokécenter'' focuses on {{p|Mewtwo}} in honor of the magazine's 150th issue
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| [[File:NP151.jpg|100px]]
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| December 2001
| December 2001
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the opening of [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center New York]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the opening of [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center New York]]
* Super Smash Bros. Melee receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
* Super Smash Bros. Melee receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
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| January 2002
| January 2002
| Super Smash Bros. Melee game strategy; ''Pokécenter''
| Super Smash Bros. Melee game strategy; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Nintendo Online'' covers smashbros.com
* ''Nintendo Online'' covers smashbros.com
* ''Pokécenter'' continues its coverage of the opening on Pokémon Center New York, including a look at [[Pokémon Mini]]
* ''Pokécenter'' continues its coverage of the opening on Pokémon Center New York, including a look at [[Pokémon mini]]
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* ''Classified Information'' reveals how to unlock every fighter, stage and play mode in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' reveals how to unlock every fighter, stage and play mode in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* Pokémon Crystal is nominated for Best Game Boy Color Game, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best New Character ([[Kris (game)|The Playable Female Trainer]]) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (clear the [[Battle Tower]])
* Pokémon Crystal is nominated for Best Game Boy Color Game, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best New Character ({{ga|Kris|The Playable Female Trainer}}) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (clear the [[Battle Tower]])
* Pokémon Stadium 2 is nominated for Best N64 Game, Best Sequel, Best Minigame (Clear-Cut Challenge) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (beat with [[rental Pokémon]])
* Pokémon Stadium 2 is nominated for Best N64 Game, Best Sequel, Best Minigame (Clear-Cut Challenge) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (beat with [[rental Pokémon]])
* Super Smash Bros. Melee is nominated for Best Nintendo Gamecube Game, Best Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best Minigame (Homerun Contest), Best Replay Value, Best New Character ([[wp:Sandbag (Smash Bros.)|Sandbag]]), Best New Villain ([[wp:Giga Bowser|Giga Bowser]]), Best New Weapon/Item ([[wp:Super Scope|Super Scope]]), The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (unlock every trophy), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends (smash an opponent off the stage) and Most Frustrating Moment (being eliminated by the 99th fighter in 100-Man Melee)
* Super Smash Bros. Melee is nominated for Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best Minigame (Homerun Contest), Best Replay Value, Best New Character ({{smw|Sandbag}}), Best New Villain ({{smw|Giga Bowser}}), Best New Weapon/Item ({{smw|Super Scope}}), The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (unlock every trophy), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends (smash an opponent off the stage) and Most Frustrating Moment (being eliminated by the 99th fighter in 100-Man Melee)
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| ''Power On''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''
| ''Power On''; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''
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* ''Power On'', a department about gaming culture, covers Toy Fair 2002 and features Pokémon collectibles by [[wp:Tomy|Tomy]]   
* ''Power On'', a department about gaming culture, covers Toy Fair 2002 and features Pokémon collectibles by [[Tomy]]   
* ''Classified Information'' reveals trophy locations in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' reveals trophy locations in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcement of [[Pokémon Heroes|Guardian Spirits of the Water Capital]] and reveals {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}} and [[Wynaut (Pokémon)|Sohnano (Wynaut)]] from the upcoming Pokémon games on Game Boy Advance
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese announcement of [[M05|Guardian Spirits of the Water Capital]] and reveals {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Wynaut|Sohnano (Wynaut)}} from the upcoming Pokémon games on Game Boy Advance
* ''Arena'' features the challenge of beating te final Event Match in Super Smash Bros.Melee with the fastest time
* ''Arena'' features the challenge of beating the final Event Match in Super Smash Bros.Melee with the fastest time
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* Readers could now choose a Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide as a free gift for subscribing
* Readers could now choose a Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide as a free gift for subscribing
* ''Power On'' features an activity which quizes readers on terms that apply to [[wp:Pikmin|Pikmin]], [[wp:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]] or Pokémon
* ''Power On'' features an activity which quizzes readers on terms that apply to {{wp|Pikmin}}, {{wp|Pac-Man}} or Pokémon
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the appearances of {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}}
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the appearances of {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}}
* ''Arena'' covers custom Super Smash Bros. Melee parameters
* ''Arena'' covers custom Super Smash Bros. Melee parameters
* Super Smash Bros. Melee wins Best Overall Game, Best Nintendo Gamecube Game, Best Overall Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best Minigame, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best New Villain, Best New Item/Weapon, Best Secret/Unlockable Character ([[wp:Mr. Game and Watch|Mr. Game and Watch]]), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends, Most Frustrating Moment, The Hardest Job in All of Gaming, and Best Game URL Awards
* Super Smash Bros. Melee wins Best Overall Game, Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Overall Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best Minigame, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best New Villain, Best New Item/Weapon, Best Secret/Unlockable Character ({{smw|Mr. Game and Watch}}), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends, Most Frustrating Moment, The Hardest Job in All of Gaming, and Best Game URL Awards
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* ''Power On'' features reader-made Pokémon- and Super Smash Bros.-themed cakes
* ''Power On'' features reader-made Pokémon- and Super Smash Bros.-themed cakes
* ''Classified Information'' features various Super Smash Bros. Melee surprises, features and strategies
* ''Classified Information'' features various Super Smash Bros. Melee surprises, features and strategies
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''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon postage stamps
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| ''Pokécenter''; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
| ''Pokécenter''; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
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* ''Pokécenter'' covers the release of [[Pokémon 4Ever]] and a [[wp:Kmart|Kmart-exclusive]] line of Pokémon products
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the release of [[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]] and a [[wp:Kmart|Kmart-exclusive]] line of Pokémon products
* Sweepstakes prizes include a shopping spree at Pokémon Center and a Pokémon Center Exclusive Version of the Game Boy Advance
* Sweepstakes prizes include a shopping spree at Pokémon Center and a Pokémon Center Exclusive Version of the Game Boy Advance
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| e-Reader special feature; ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' reveals the titles of {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and the appearances of {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Sharpedo}} amd {{p|Shroomish}}
| ''Pokécenter'' reveals the titles of {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and the appearances of {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Sharpedo}} amd {{p|Shroomish}}
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* ''Classified Information'' covers trophy room oddities in Super Smash Bros. Melee and debunks the rumors that [[wp:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and [[wp:Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] are in the game
* ''Classified Information'' covers trophy room oddities in Super Smash Bros. Melee and debunks the rumors that [[wp:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and [[wp:Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] are in the game
* ''Pokécenter'' previews Pokémon 4Ever and {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Celebi|50}} card
* ''Pokécenter'' previews Celebi: Voice of the Forest and {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Celebi|50}} card
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| ''Pokécenter''
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} TCG expansion and its Dot Code Technology
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} TCG expansion and its Dot Code Technology
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| ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''
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* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumors of a [[wp:Super Mario Sunshine|Super Mario Sunshine]] trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Classified Information'' debunks the rumors of a {{smw|Super Mario Sunshine}} trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Mudkip}} and includes lists of scannable cards and their effects
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Mudkip}} and includes lists of scannable cards and their effects
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| ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese launch of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and reveals [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]
| ''Pokécenter'' covers the Japanese launch of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and reveals [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]
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NP136.jpg 136 September 2000 Pokémon Gold and Silver cover story; Pokémon Puzzle League strategy; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Player's Poll Contest; review
137 October 2000 subscription bonus; NP Online; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; Arena; Pokécenter; Nintendo Space World 2000 report; review; Pak Watch
  • Subscribers could now choose Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver Bundle Paks, each including a game, player's guide and 3-pin set
  • NP Online covers pokemongold.com & pokemonsilver.com, Pokémon Puzzle League strategy, Pokémon Gold and Silver pre-sell contest and Poké Karaoke
  • Arena features challenges for Pokémon Puzzle League and Super Smash Bros.
  • Pokécenter reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
  • Subscribers receive a Sabrina's Abra TCG card
  • Space World report covers the Nintendo GameCube, Meowth's Party, Game Boy Advance, and The Mobile Adapter GB and Pokémon Crystal
  • Pokémon Gold and Silver receive an average review of 8.7 out of 10
  • Pak Watch previews Hey You, Pikachu!
NP138.jpg 138 November 2000 Hey You, Pikachu! cover story; NP Online; Pokécenter; Arena; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; review; Pak Watch
  • NP Online covers Hey You, Pikachu! on Pokémon.com
  • Pokécenter reveals the English names of 23 Generation II Pokémon and covers Pokémon Live! and the Lugia PT Cruiser
  • Arena features a Super Smash Bros. challenge (score 999% using just one combo) and Pokémon games
  • Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
  • Pak Watch previews Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
139 December 2000 NP Online; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Pokémon Puzzle Challenge strategy; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; Arena
  • NP Online covers heyyoupikachu.com and pokemonpuzzleleague.com
  • Classified Information features codes for Pokémon Puzzle League
  • Pokécenter reveals the English names of 23 more Generation II Pokémon and announces Pokémon Stadium 2 and Neo Genesis expansion
  • Arena features a Super Smash Bros. challenge scoreboard and a Pokémon activity
140 January 2001 Game Watch; Nintendo Online; Classified Information; Pokécenter; review
  • Game Watch (formerly Pak Watch) previews Pokémon Stadium GS (Pokémon Stadium 2)
  • Nintendo Online covers pokémonpuzzlechallenge.com
  • Classified Information debunks the rumor that Lugia is obtainable in the Generation I games
  • Pokécenter reveals the English names of 8 Generation II Pokémon and covers Kellogg's Pokémon Pop-Tarts and Pokémon cereal
  • Pokémon Puzzle Challenge receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
141 February 2001 Pokémon Stadium 2 special feature; Player's Choice; Pokécenter; Player's Poll Contest
  • Additions to the Player's Choice series include Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Snap and Super Smash Bros.
  • Pokécenter reveals the English names of 8 more Generation II Pokémon and covers the Gold and Silver Limited Edition Pokémon Game Boy Color
  • Player's Poll Contest grand prize includes a trip to E3 2001 in a Pikachu VW Beetle
NP142.jpg 142 March 2001 Pokémon Stadium 2 cover story; Pokécenter; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; review
  • Pokécenter covers rare Pokémon locations, Pokémon 3: The Movie and Kids' WB!'s Poké Read-a-Rama program
  • Hey You, Pikachu! is nominated for the Most Innovative, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Yelling at Pikachu)
  • Pokémon Gold and Silver are nominated for the Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Pokémon Game, Best New Villain (Rival), Strangest New Character (Raikou/Entei/Suicune) and Best Sequel
  • Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is nominated for the Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
  • Pokémon Puzzle League is nominated for Best Multiplayer, Best Puzzle Game and Best Pokémon Game
  • Pokémon Stadium is nominated for the Best Game Play Variety, Best Minigame/Mode (Sushi-Go-Round), Best Multiplayer, Best Pokémon Game and Guiltiest Pleasure (Battling Magikarp)
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game is nominated for the Best Pokémon Game and Strangest New Character (Imakuni?)
  • Pokémon Stadium 2 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5
143 April 2001 Nintendo Online; Pokémon Stadium 2 strategy; Classified Information; Pokécenter
  • Nintendo Online covers pokemonstadium.com
  • Classified Information debunks the Mew truck rumor
  • Pokécenter covers the Spell of the Unown: Entei and Pikachu & Pichu and the Pokémon making their animated debuts in the two features
144 May 2001 Pokécenter; 2000 Nintendo Power Awards
  • Pokécenter covers the Japanese announcements of the Card-e Reader and Game Boy Advance Pokémon games, Celebi in Pokémon Stadium 2, Toy Fair 2001 and the announcement of a U.S. release for Pokémon Crystal
  • Pokémon Gold and Silver win Best RPG/Strategy Game and Best Pokémon Game Awards
  • Pokémon Puzzle League wins Best Puzzle Game Award
  • Pokémon Stadium wins Best Minigame/Mode Award (Sushi-Go-Round)
145 June 2001 subscription bonus; Nintendo GameCube Revealed; Pokécenter
  • subscribers could now choose the Pokémon Stadium 2 Player's Guide as their free gift
  • Nintendo GameCube Revealed article features a look at Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Pokécenter covers held items and fan-made arts and crafts
NP146.jpg 146 July 2001 E3 2001; Pokémon Crystal special feature; Pokécenter
  • E3 2001 coverage previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Pokécenter covers Pokémon at E3 and offers a Celebi Giveaway
NP147.jpg 147 August 2001 Nintendo Online; Nintendo GameCube: Action!; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Pokémon Crystal strategy; review
  • Nintendo Online covers pokemoncrystal.com
  • Nintendo GameCube: Action! previews Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Classified Information debunks the rumors that Metal Mario and Master Hand are playable in Super Smash Bros.
  • Pokécenter covers a Pokémon Crystal Q & A and Poké Read-a-Rama prizes
  • Pokémon Crystal receives and overall rating of 4 out of 5
148 September 2001 Nintendo Prepares for Space World; Pokécenter
  • Space World article covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and Celebi E-Card
  • Pokécenter features a "Pokémon Poetry Slam"
149 October 2001 Space World 2001 report; Pokécenter
  • Space World report covers Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Card-E Reader
  • Pokécenter covers Pokémon: Johto League Champions on Kids' WB! and a fan-made Pikachu Halloween pumpkin
150 November 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee special feature; Classified Information; Pokécenter
  • Classified Information debunks the rumor that the Orange Islands are in the games
  • Pokécenter focuses on Mewtwo in honor of the magazine's 150th issue
NP151.jpg 151 December 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee cover story; Pokécenter; review
  • Pokécenter covers the opening of Pokémon Center New York
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee receives a perfect overall score of 5 out of 5
152 January 2002 Super Smash Bros. Melee game strategy; Pokécenter
153 February 2002 Nintendo Online; Pokécenter
  • Nintendo Online covers smashbros.com
  • Pokécenter continues its coverage of the opening on Pokémon Center New York, including a look at Pokémon mini
154 March 2002 Classified Information; Pokécenter; 2001 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations
  • Classified Information reveals how to unlock every fighter, stage and play mode in Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Pokémon Crystal is nominated for Best Game Boy Color Game, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best New Character (The Playable Female Trainer) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (clear the Battle Tower)
  • Pokémon Stadium 2 is nominated for Best N64 Game, Best Sequel, Best Minigame (Clear-Cut Challenge) and The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (beat with rental Pokémon)
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee is nominated for Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best Minigame (Homerun Contest), Best Replay Value, Best New Character (Sandbag), Best New Villain (Giga Bowser), Best New Weapon/Item (Super Scope), The Hardest Job in All of Gaming (unlock every trophy), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends (smash an opponent off the stage) and Most Frustrating Moment (being eliminated by the 99th fighter in 100-Man Melee)
155 April 2002 Power On; Classified Information; Pokécenter; Arena
  • Power On, a department about gaming culture, covers Toy Fair 2002 and features Pokémon collectibles by Tomy
  • Classified Information reveals trophy locations in Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Pokécenter covers the Japanese announcement of Guardian Spirits of the Water Capital and reveals Latias, Latios and Sohnano (Wynaut) from the upcoming Pokémon games on Game Boy Advance
  • Arena features the challenge of beating the final Event Match in Super Smash Bros.Melee with the fastest time
156 May 2002 subscriptions bonus; Power On; Pokécenter; Arena; 2001 Nintendo Power Awards winners
  • Readers could now choose a Super Smash Bros. Melee Player's Guide as a free gift for subscribing
  • Power On features an activity which quizzes readers on terms that apply to Pikmin, Pac-Man or Pokémon
  • Pokécenter reveals the appearances of Duskull and Volbeat
  • Arena covers custom Super Smash Bros. Melee parameters
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee wins Best Overall Game, Best Nintendo GameCube Game, Best Overall Graphics, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Sequel, Best Replay Value, Best Minigame, Best Multiplayer Mode, Best New Villain, Best New Item/Weapon, Best Secret/Unlockable Character (Mr. Game and Watch), Best Way to Amaze Your Friends, Most Frustrating Moment, The Hardest Job in All of Gaming, and Best Game URL Awards
157 June 2002 Power On; Classified Information; Pokécenter
  • Power On features reader-made Pokémon- and Super Smash Bros.-themed cakes
  • Classified Information features various Super Smash Bros. Melee surprises, features and strategies
158 July 2002 Pokécenter

Pokécenter covers Pokémon postage stamps

159 August 2002 Pokécenter; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
  • Pokécenter covers the release of Celebi: Voice of the Forest and a Kmart-exclusive line of Pokémon products
  • Sweepstakes prizes include a shopping spree at Pokémon Center and a Pokémon Center Exclusive Version of the Game Boy Advance
160 September 2002 e-Reader special feature; Pokécenter Pokécenter reveals the titles of Ruby and Sapphire and the appearances of Pelipper, Sharpedo amd Shroomish
161 October 2002 Classified Information; e-Reader article; Pokécenter
  • Classified Information covers trophy room oddities in Super Smash Bros. Melee and debunks the rumors that Sonic and Tails are in the game
  • Pokécenter previews Celebi: Voice of the Forest and Celebi card
162 November 2002 Pokécenter Pokécenter covers the Expedition Base Set TCG expansion and its Dot Code Technology
163 December 2002 Classified Information; Pokécenter
164 January 2003 Pokécenter Pokécenter covers the Japanese launch of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and reveals Team Magma and Team Aqua
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