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{{Infobox game |colorscheme=water|bordercolorscheme=grass
|name=Pokémon Channel
|jname=ポケモンチャンネル ～ピカチュウといっしょ!～
|boxart=Channel EN boxart.png
|caption=Boxart of Pokémon Channel
|jbox=Channel JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Japanese boxart of Pokémon Channel
|platform=[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|category=Virtual pet
|players=1
|developer=[[Ambrella]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation III]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]]
|cero=All
|esrb=E
|pegi=3
|acb=G
|oflc=G8+
|release_date_ja=July 18, 2003 
|release_date_na=December 1, 2003
|release_date_au=2004
|release_date_eu=April 1, 2004
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/channel/ Pokémon.co.jp]<br>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gpaj/ Nintendo.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905143408/http://www.pokemonchannel.tv/ Official site]<br>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-channel/ Pokémon.com]<br>[https://web.archive.org/web/20031216235029/http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=m-Game-0000-1846 Nintendo.com]<br>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-GameCube/Pokemon-Channel-268555.html Nintendo.co.uk]
}}
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'''Pokémon Channel''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンチャンネル ～ピカチュウといっしょ！～''' ''Pokémon Channel ~Together With Pikachu!~'') is a spin-off game developed by [[Ambrella]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. 

The {{player}} and their {{p|Pikachu}} have been asked for help from Professor Oak.  Play varies between the television programs and exploring [[Mintale Town]]. Gameplay usually lasts for at least a week as new programs are unlocked each day (the game is played in real time).

Most of the Pokémon have their anime voices, including {{MTR}}, and the game includes a unique anime episode titled ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''.

The game includes an in-game [[Pokémon mini]] emulator.  Most of the games are from its existing library, though there is one new game, entitled Snorlax's Lunchtime.

After completing the game by watching all the episodes of Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, {{p|Jirachi}} can be downloaded from the European and Australian edition of the game. Although originally intended for download from a bonus disc related to the game, Jirachi's distribution method in other countries ended up having nothing to do with Pokémon Channel.

==Blurb==
Professor Oak needs your help!<br>Pokémon Channel is a TV-broadcasting network that airs a variety of Pokémon programs, and he's selected YOU as the initial test audience! With the help of Pikachu and other Pokémon, you can make Pokémon channel the highest rated channel on TV!

* Pokémon News Flash - Watch {{p|Psyduck}} deliver the news while {{p|Meowth}} reports on-location. Pay close attention for hints on where to meet Pokémon.
* Featuring an all-new animation: [[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]! exclusively for Pokémon Channel!
* {{p|Smeargle}}'s Art Study - Paint your favorite scenes and have them evaluated by Smeargle!
* Shop 'N Squirtle - Use purchase points to buy items for your room and make it more Pikachu friendly!
* Play with Pikachu outside and meet many different Pokémon!
* Pokémon mini - Play a virtual version of [[Pokémon mini]] and select from a variety of mini game titles!

==Mintale Town==
[[Mintale Town]] is split into four areas. The house is located in [[Springleaf Field]], while the other three areas are reached by bus. 

Through exploring the world, it is possible to interact with [[wild Pokémon]], most commonly through them asking questions about themselves. A correct answer will earn the player a [[Nice Card|collectible card]]. What Pokémon appear in each area depends on the time of day and weather. The weather is changed by watching Slowpoke's Weather Report, while the day is split into the following time periods:

* Morning: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
* Evening: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
* Night: 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM

==Channels==
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! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Channel
! style="background: #6AA9E4;"| Details
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Image
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center"| '''Prof. Oak Report'''
| This is where the game is saved.
| [[File:Prof. Oak Report.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" | '''Pichu Brothers'''
| The [[Pichu Brothers]] episode.  There are many channels for this, giving the choice each of five parts, the full version, or foreign language versions. In the NA version of the game, the foreign language of the channel is Japanese. In the European version of the game, if the game language is set in English, the foreign language will be Spanish. If the game language is set in Spanish, the foreign language will be English. In the English version of the game, there is also a special "Kasumi version", which is the Japanese version but with {{an|Misty|Kasumi}} (Misty) as the narrator.
| [[File:Pichu Bros Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" | '''PNF (Pokémon News Flash)'''
| {{p|Psyduck}} tells the news with {{MTR}} giving reports from the scene. Sometimes Psyduck falls asleep and does nothing, in which case the show ends. Meowth basically interviews random Pokémon in random locations.
| [[File:PNF Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" | '''Shop 'N Squirtle''' 
| The game's shop, hosted by Spencer the {{p|Squirtle}} (wearing the [[Squirtle Squad]] glasses). Most items are room decorations, though cards and Pokémon mini games can also be obtained. Items will be delivered by {{p|Delibird}} the following day.  Bus passes must be obtained to travel to each of the three regions, though Delibird will deliver these immediately.
| [[File:Shop N Squirtle Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Quiz Wobbuffet''' 
| A quiz show hosted by {{p|Wobbuffet}}. After watching three Pokémon answer questions, there is a "Present Quiz" where the player can earn money. Then, after watching the Pokémon answer more questions, the "Present Quiz" will begin again.
|[[File:Quiz Wobbuffet Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Smoochum Shape-up''' 
|An exercise program hosted by Roochu the {{p|Smoochum}}.
|[[File:Smoochum Shape Up Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Slowpoke's Weather Report''' 
| {{p|Slowpoke}} gives the weather forecast for one of the regions. This physically changes the weather, changing the Pokémon found in the area.
| [[File:Slowpoke Weather Report Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Eggzamination: Hatch Up!''' 
| An {{pkmn|Egg}} is viewed until it hatches. The player can guess the Pokémon inside and will win money if correct on hatching.  Eggs can take from five minutes to 24 hours to hatch.
| [[File:Eggzamination Hatch Up! channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Mareep Farm''' 
| A number of {{p|Mareep}} are counted as they jump over a fence. Pikachu will become sleepy watching this.
|[[File:Mareep Farm Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Smeargle's Art Study''' 
| {{p|Smeargle}} rates the picture hanging on the player's wall.
| [[File:Smeargle's Art Study channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Chansey's Fortune Cookie''' 
| {{p|Chansey}} offers five fortune cookies. One message can be chosen each day.
| [[File:Chansey's Fortune Cookie channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Chum Chum Ranking''' 
| Moochu the Smoochum, who is the twin sister of Roochu the Smoochum from Smoochum Shape-up, hosts the ranking channel. First, five Pokémon or things are put in popularity order. Then, Pokémon are asked which of two items they prefer. Finally, some statistics about the player are given.
|[[File:Chum Chum Ranking Channel.png|150px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" |'''Odd One Out''' 
| A number of {{p|Oddish}} come onto the screen and the player can bet on whether there will be an even or odd number.
| [[File:Odd One Out channel.png|150px]]
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp;
|}

==Jirachi==
Players can obtain {{p|Jirachi}} in both the European and Australian versions of the game. It can be downloaded onto a version of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. After unlocking the full version of ''The Pichu Bros. in Party Panic'', Jirachi will appear, and the mini-movie will be shown above the campfire. The [[Berry Glitch]] in Ruby and Sapphire can also be fixed. Due to a bug, this Jirachi can be shiny.

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==e-Reader==
[[File:Pokemon Channel e-Reader Boxart.jpg|thumb|e-Reader Support]]
Exclusive to the North American and Australian releases, it came with three [[e-Reader]] cards to be used in [[Smeargle Paint]], but only in earlier releases. After the e-Reader was discontinued midway through the Nintendo GameCube and [[Game Boy Advance]]'s lifecycle, due to its unpopularity outside Japan, later printings of the game excluded the cards, but the e-Reader compatibility still exists.

==Pokémon mini==
{{main|Pokémon mini}}
Pokémon Channel also includes a virtual Pokémon mini. Pikachu must find it under the bed before it can be played. The virtual Pokémon mini comes with a Pokémon Channel exclusive game, Snorlax's Lunch Time. The player has to buy other Pokémon mini games on Shop 'N Squirtle.

===Snorlax's Lunch Time===
This is a bonus game exclusive to Pokémon Channel. The goal is to keep feeding {{p|Snorlax}} until it accidentally tries to eat a {{p|Pichu}}.

===Pokémon Pinball Petit===
Pokémon Pinball Petit allowed the player to try the first 10 levels of Quest mode, while disallowing the player to save, meaning you could not keep your high score.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Channel}}

==Reception==
Pokémon Channel received a "Meh" score of 5.0 out of 10 from IGN, stating that "There's plenty here for the Pokemon fan, but it's only skin deep," and although the game does have "interesting aspects," it "makes watching TV boring."<ref>http://cube.ign.com/objects/566/566823.html</ref>

==Trivia==
* In the instruction manual of the English version, {{t|Psychic}} is misspelled as "Physic".
* The title music of Snorlax's Lunchtime is also used as Snorlax's theme in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]].
* The Bumpers are similar to {{wp|BBC}} bumpers.

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Pokémon Channel walkthrough}}

==References==
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