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'''Nintendo Power''' is the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. Currently, the magazine is published by Future US, a San Francisco-based company which incidentally also publishes the official magazines of Nintendo's rival brands, Microsoft and Sony.
[[File:Nintendo Power magazine logo.png|right|thumb|Nintendo Power's logo]]
'''Nintendo Power''' was the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. Between the end of 2007 and the end of 2012, the magazine was published by Future US, a San Francisco-based company which also publishes the official magazines of Nintendo's rival brands, Microsoft and Sony.


Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon have ran through the magazine during the franchise's history including previews and reviews, strategies, covers, comics, contests, mini-magazines, trading cards and promotional VHS cassettes.
Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon ran through the magazine during the franchise's history including previews and reviews, strategies, covers, comics, contests, mini-magazines, trading cards, posters, and promotional VHS cassettes.


It has been announced that Nintendo Power will cease publication at the end of 2012.
Nintendo Power ceased publication at the end of 2012.


==Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power==
==Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power==
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{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation I}}
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation I}}


From the January 1998 through August 2000 volumes, Nintendo Power covered Pokémon's success in Japan leading up the eventual North American releases of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and other Generation I games on [[Game Boy]] and [[Nintendo 64]]. When Pokémon was released for the Game Boy, Nintendo Power included 6 mini-issues titled "Pokémon Power" which featured tips and strategies for the Pokémon Red and Blue versions.
Between the January 1998 and August 2000 volumes, Nintendo Power covered Pokémon's success in Japan leading up to the eventual North American releases of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and other Generation I games on the [[Game Boy]] and [[Nintendo 64]]. When Pokémon was first released for the Game Boy, Nintendo Power included 6 mini-issues titled "{{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}}" which featured tips and strategies for Pokémon Red and Blue.


===[[Generation II]]===
===[[Generation II]]===
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation II}}
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation II}}


From September 2000 through January 2003, the magazine covers the Generation II starting with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} and continues coverage of other Pokémon games on Nintendo 64, [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Nintendo GameCube]].
Between September 2000 and January 2003, the magazine covered the Generation II games starting with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} and continued coverage of other Pokémon games on the Nintendo 64, [[Game Boy Color]], and [[Nintendo GameCube]].


===[[Generation III]]===
===[[Generation III]]===
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation III}}
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation III}}


The third generation, covered from February 2003 until February 2007, begins with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on [[Game Boy Advance]] and includes other games on GameCube and [[Nintendo DS]].
From February 2003 until February 2007, the magazine covered the Generation III games, beginning with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on the [[Game Boy Advance]] and including other games on the GameCube and [[Nintendo DS]].


===[[Generation IV]]===
===[[Generation IV]]===
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation IV}}
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation IV}}


The fourth generation of Pokémon games on Nintendo DS and [[Wii]] (including Pokémon games on [[Virtual Console]] and [[WiiWare]]) beginning with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
From March 2007 until January 2011, the magazine covered the Generation IV games, beginning with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and including other games on the Nintendo DS and [[Wii]] (including Pokémon games on [[WiiWare]] and the [[Virtual Console]]).


===[[Generation V]]===
===[[Generation V]]===
From February 2011 until May 2012, the magazine covered the Generation V games on the Nintendo DS, beginning with {{game|Black and White|s}}.


The current generation of Pokémon games on Nintendo DS beginning with {{game|Black and White|s}}
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* ''Back in Black (And White)'' announces features for {{game|Black and White|s}}
* ''Back in Black (And White)'' announces features for {{game|Black and White|s}}
* ''Nintendo DS Essentials'' revisits the exclusive Pokémon version of the Nintendo DS Lite as well as the must-have HeartGold, SoulSilver and Platinum versions. The article also makes mention of Black and White as possible future essentials.
* ''Nintendo DS Essentials'' revisits the exclusive Pokémon version of the Nintendo DS Lite as well as the must-have HeartGold, SoulSilver and Platinum versions. The article also makes mention of Black and White as possible future essentials.
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* ''Breeding the Fifth'' includes an interview with Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori answering questions about Pokémon Black and White Versions.
* ''Breeding the Fifth'' includes an interview with Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori answering questions about Pokémon Black and White.
**Includes ''The Birth of Game Freak'' and ''A Visit to the Pokémon Center'' side-panels.
**Includes ''The Birth of Game Freak'' and ''A Visit to the Pokémon Center'' side-panels.
* ''First Catch'' announces the Liberty Pass over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
* ''First Catch'' announces the Liberty Pass over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
* ''Readers' Choice'' names Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions the Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game of 2010.
* ''Readers' Choice'' names Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver the Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game of 2010.
* ''Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces'' rates Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version a 9.0 out of a possible 10.
* ''Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces'' rates Pokémon Black and White a 9.0 out of a possible 10.
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* ''eShop 'Til You Drop'' covers the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} update and [[Pokédex 3D]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* ''eShop 'Til You Drop'' covers the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} update and [[Pokédex 3D]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* ''Power Profiles'' interviews [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] musical contributer {{wp|Yoko Shimomura}}
* ''Power Profiles'' interviews [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] musical contributor {{wp|Yoko Shimomura}}
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* Warp Zone looks back at the August 2001 coverage of [[Pokémon Crystal]].
* Warp Zone looks back at the August 2001 coverage of {{game|Crystal}}.
* Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for [[Pokédex 3D]].
* Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for [[Pokédex 3D]].
* With the magazine came a DVD with the [[BW001|first episode]] of [[Pokémon: Black and White]], and a music video called [[Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)]] by Presidents of the United States of America. <!--Made to promote B+W in t=conjunction with TPCi-->
* With the magazine came a DVD with the [[BW001|first episode]] of [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]], and a music video called [[Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)]] by Presidents of the United States of America. <!--Made to promote B+W in t=conjunction with TPCi-->
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* Power Up features an interview with [[Andy Hartpence]], Online Marketing Director at [[The Pokémon Company International]] and the {{p|Croagunk}} [[C-Gear]] custom skin password.
* Power Up features an interview with Andy Hartpence, Online Marketing Director at [[The Pokémon Company International]], and the {{p|Croagunk}} [[C-Gear]] custom skin password.
* Download features the {{p|Tornadus}} [[AR Marker]] for Pokédex 3D.
* Download features the {{p|Tornadus}} [[AR Marker]] for Pokédex 3D.
* ''The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation'' celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 and its biggest hits, including [[Super Smash Bros.]], the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and [[Pokémon Snap]]  
* ''The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation'' celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 and its biggest hits, including [[Super Smash Bros.]], the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and [[Pokémon Snap]]  
* Community features fan-made plush toys of various videogame chaacters, including {{p|Houndour}}.
* Community features fan-made plush toys of various videogame characters, including {{p|Houndour}}.
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| 272 - October 2011
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* Download features the {{p|Thundurus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D.
* Download features the {{p|Thundurus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D.
* ''Ready to Rumble'' previews [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]].
* ''Ready to Rumble'' previews [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]].
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| 273 - November 2011
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* ''Battle and Boogie'' covers the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Musical shows|Carnival Pokémon]] {{pkmn|Musical}} promotion and [[Pokémon Autumn Friendly]] tournament.  
* ''Battle and Boogie'' covers the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Musical shows|Carnival Pokémon]] {{pkmn|Musical}} promotion and Pokémon Autumn Friendly tournament.  
* Warp Zone looks back at the November 2006 [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] cover story.
* Warp Zone looks back at the November 2006 [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team ]] cover story.
* Download features the {{p|Landorus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D.
* Download features the {{p|Landorus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D.
* ''Think Outside the Cube'' celebrates the 10th anniversary of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and counts down the console's top 25, listing [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] at number 4.
* ''Think Outside the Cube'' celebrates the 10th anniversary of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and counts down the console's top 25, listing [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] at number 4.
* ''Rumble Pack'' rates Pokémon Rumble Blast a 7.5 out of a possible 10.
* ''Rumble Pack'' rates Pokémon Rumble Blast a 7.5 out of a possible 10.
* Community features a set of fan-customized Smash Bros. figures
* Community features a set of fan-customized Smash Bros. figures
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* ''Deck the Halls'' covers the [[Dream World]] [[Décor|holiday decorations]]
* ''Deck the Halls'' covers the {{pkmn|Dream World}} [[Décor|holiday decorations]]
* Warp Zone looks back at the December 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee cover story.
* Warp Zone looks back at the December 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee cover story.
* Download features the {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}} AR Markers for Pokédex 3D.
* Download features the {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Virizion}} AR Markers for Pokédex 3D.
* ''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide'' suggests Pokémon Black & White as a gift for the role-player.
* ''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide'' suggests Pokémon Black and White as a gift for the role-player.
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* ''Wonder Never Cease'' announces [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]].
* ''Wonder Never Cease'' announces [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]].
* Pokémon Black & White are nominated for Nintendo DS Game of the Year and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game.
* Pokémon Black and White are nominated for Nintendo DS Game of the Year and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game.
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* Pokémon Black & White won Nintendo DS Game of the Year (Readers' Choice) and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game (Readers' Choice).
* Pokémon Black and White won Nintendo DS Game of the Year (Readers' Choice) and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game (Readers' Choice).
* ''Parks and Recreation'' rates PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a 5.5 out of a possible 10.
* ''Parks and Recreation'' rates PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a 5.5 out of a possible 10.
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* ''Back in Black (and White)'' covers the announcement of {{game|Black 2 and White 2|s}}
* ''Back in Black (and White)'' covers the announcement of {{B2W2}}
* Community covers homemade plushes of each of [[Kirby]]'s Smash Bros. hats and a blog that offers videogame-inspired recipes, including [[Poffins]].
* Community covers homemade plushes of each of {{wk|Kirby}}'s Smash Bros. hats and a blog that offers videogame-inspired recipes, including [[Poffins]].
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==Cover Count==
==Cover count==
 
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
 
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! Pokémon/Character
! # of appearances
! # of appearances
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|- style="background:#fff"
| 025
| 025
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| 8
| 8
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 245
| 245
| {{p|Suicune}}
| {{p|Suicune}}
| 3
| 3
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 243
| 243
| {{p|Raikou}}
| {{p|Raikou}}
| 2
| 2
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 244
| 244
| {{p|Entei}}
| {{p|Entei}}
| 2
| 2
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 249
| 249
| {{p|Lugia}}/[[Shadow Lugia]]
| {{p|Lugia}}/[[Shadow Lugia]]
| 3
| 3
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 382
| 382
| {{p|Kyogre}}
| {{p|Kyogre}}
|2
| 2
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 383
| 383
| {{p|Groudon}}
| {{p|Groudon}}
|2
| 2
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| {{Ash}}/[[Pokémon Trainer|Red]]
| {{Ash}}/[[Pokémon Trainer|Red]]
|2
| 2
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 003
| 003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 004
| 004
| {{p|Charmander}}
| {{p|Charmander}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 006
| 006
| {{p|Charizard}}
| {{p|Charizard}}
|1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 007
| 007
| {{p|Squirtle}}
| {{p|Squirtle}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 052
| 052
| {{p|Meowth}}
| {{p|Meowth}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 084
| 084
| {{p|Doduo}}
| {{p|Doduo}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 133
| 133
| {{p|Eevee}}
| {{p|Eevee}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 150
| 150
| {{p|Mewtwo}}
| {{p|Mewtwo}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 201
| 201
| {{p|Unown}}
| {{p|Unown}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 250
| 250
| {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| 2
| 2
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 251
| 251
| {{p|Celebi}}
| {{p|Celebi}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 252
| 252
| {{p|Treecko}}
| {{p|Treecko}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 384
| 384
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 483
| 483
| {{p|Dialga}}
| {{p|Dialga}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 484
| 484
| {{p|Palkia}}
| {{p|Palkia}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 487
| 487
| {{p|Giratina}}
| {{p|Giratina}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|  
| [[Wes]]
| [[Wes]]
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| [[Kellyn]]
| [[Kellyn]]
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| {{Ra|Kate}}
| {{Ra|Kate}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 495
| 495
| {{p|Snivy}}
| {{p|Snivy}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 498
| 498
| {{p|Tepig}}
| {{p|Tepig}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 501
| 501
| {{p|Oshawott}}
| {{p|Oshawott}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 643
| 643
| {{p|Reshiram}}
| {{p|Reshiram}}
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 644
| 644
| {{p|Zekrom}}
| {{p|Zekrom}}
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==Official Nintendo Player's Guides==
Nintendo Power also published several strategy guides, branded as the "Official Nintendo Player's Guide". In 2007, Nintendo Power magazine announced that they were no longer publishing strategy guides, instead referring to [[Prima Games]] as a licensed alternative.
===List of Player's Guides published by Nintendo Power===
====Core series====
* [[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon: Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]
* [[Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Emerald: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: The Ultimate National Pokédex]]
====Side series====
* [[Pokémon Stadium: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Stadium 2: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Colosseum: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Battle Revolution: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
====Spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Snap: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* [[Pokémon Ranger: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]


==See also==
==See also==
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*[http://www.nintendo.com/ Nintendo of America official site]
*[http://www.nintendo.com/ Nintendo of America official site]
*[http://www.futureus.com/ Future US official site]
*[http://www.futureus.com/ Future US official site]
*[[wp:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] on Wikipedia
*{{wp|Nintendo Power}} on Wikipedia
*[[wp:Future US|Future US]] on Wikipedia
*{{wp|Future US}} on Wikipedia
*{{nw|Nintendo Power}} on NintendoWiki
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NP redirects here. For the Nintendo Black Star Promotional TCG cards, see Nintendo Black Star Promos (TCG). For the wiki that the prefix "NP" redirects to, see Nookipedia.
If you were looking for the cartridge, see Nintendo Power (cartridge).
Nintendo Power's logo

Nintendo Power was the official magazine of Nintendo games and platforms in the United States. It was published by Nintendo of America from 1988 until 2007. Between the end of 2007 and the end of 2012, the magazine was published by Future US, a San Francisco-based company which also publishes the official magazines of Nintendo's rival brands, Microsoft and Sony.

Many features and promotions associated with Pokémon ran through the magazine during the franchise's history including previews and reviews, strategies, covers, comics, contests, mini-magazines, trading cards, posters, and promotional VHS cassettes.

Nintendo Power ceased publication at the end of 2012.

Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power

Generation I

Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation I

Between the January 1998 and August 2000 volumes, Nintendo Power covered Pokémon's success in Japan leading up to the eventual North American releases of Pokémon Red and Blue and other Generation I games on the Game Boy and Nintendo 64. When Pokémon was first released for the Game Boy, Nintendo Power included 6 mini-issues titled "Pokémon Power" which featured tips and strategies for Pokémon Red and Blue.

Generation II

Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation II

Between September 2000 and January 2003, the magazine covered the Generation II games starting with Pokémon Gold and Silver and continued coverage of other Pokémon games on the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and Nintendo GameCube.

Generation III

Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation III

From February 2003 until February 2007, the magazine covered the Generation III games, beginning with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire on the Game Boy Advance and including other games on the GameCube and Nintendo DS.

Generation IV

Main article: Nintendo Power/Generation IV

From March 2007 until January 2011, the magazine covered the Generation IV games, beginning with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and including other games on the Nintendo DS and Wii (including Pokémon games on WiiWare and the Virtual Console).

Generation V

From February 2011 until May 2012, the magazine covered the Generation V games on the Nintendo DS, beginning with Pokémon Black and White.

Cover Volume - Date Content Article (if available) Notes
NP264 Cover.png 264 - February 2011 Back in Black (And White); Nintendo DS Essentials NP264 Pokemon.jpg
  • Back in Black (And White) announces features for Pokémon Black and White
  • Nintendo DS Essentials revisits the exclusive Pokémon version of the Nintendo DS Lite as well as the must-have HeartGold, SoulSilver and Platinum versions. The article also makes mention of Black and White as possible future essentials.
NP265 Cover.png 265 - March 2011 Breeding the Fifth; First Catch; Readers' Choice; Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces
  • Breeding the Fifth includes an interview with Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori answering questions about Pokémon Black and White.
    • Includes The Birth of Game Freak and A Visit to the Pokémon Center side-panels.
  • First Catch announces the Liberty Pass over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
  • Readers' Choice names Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver the Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game of 2010.
  • Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces rates Pokémon Black and White a 9.0 out of a possible 10.
269 - July 2011 eShop 'Til You Drop; Power Profiles
270 - August 2011 Warp Zone; Download; Freebies
271 - September 2011 Power Up; Download; The Nintendo 64 Age of Innovation; Community
272 - October 2011 PGL Halloween Hijinks; Wii Millionaire's Club; Download; Ready to Rumble
273 - November 2011 Battle and Boogie; Warp Zone; Download; Think Outside the Cube; review: Rumble Pack; Community
274 - December 2011 Deck the Halls; Warp Zone; Download; Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide
  • Deck the Halls covers the Dream World holiday decorations
  • Warp Zone looks back at the December 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee cover story.
  • Download features the Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion AR Markers for Pokédex 3D.
  • Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide suggests Pokémon Black and White as a gift for the role-player.
275 - January/February 2012 Wonders Never Cease; 2011 Nintendo Power Awards Nominees
  • Wonder Never Cease announces PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond.
  • Pokémon Black and White are nominated for Nintendo DS Game of the Year and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game.
276 - March 2012 2011 Nintendo Power Awards; review
  • Pokémon Black and White won Nintendo DS Game of the Year (Readers' Choice) and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game (Readers' Choice).
  • Parks and Recreation rates PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a 5.5 out of a possible 10.
277 - April 2012 Back in Black (and White); Community
  • Back in Black (and White) covers the announcement of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
  • Community covers homemade plushes of each of Kirby's Smash Bros. hats and a blog that offers videogame-inspired recipes, including Poffins.
NP278 Cover.png 278 - May 2012 The Warrior Within
  • The Warrior Within is a full preview of Pokémon Conquest. In the article is also a small section that takes note of three popular spin-off titles from previous years.

Cover count

# Pokémon/Character # of appearances
025 Pikachu 8
245 Suicune 3
243 Raikou 2
244 Entei 2
249 Lugia/Shadow Lugia 3
382 Kyogre 2
383 Groudon 2
Ash/Red 2
003 Venusaur 1
004 Charmander 1
006 Charizard 1
007 Squirtle 1
052 Meowth 1
084 Doduo 1
133 Eevee 1
150 Mewtwo 1
201 Unown 1
250 Ho-Oh 2
251 Celebi 1
252 Treecko 1
384 Rayquaza 1
483 Dialga 1
484 Palkia 1
487 Giratina 1
Wes 1
Kellyn 1
Kate 1
495 Snivy 1
498 Tepig 1
501 Oshawott 1
643 Reshiram 1
644 Zekrom 1


Official Nintendo Player's Guides

Nintendo Power also published several strategy guides, branded as the "Official Nintendo Player's Guide". In 2007, Nintendo Power magazine announced that they were no longer publishing strategy guides, instead referring to Prima Games as a licensed alternative.

List of Player's Guides published by Nintendo Power

Core series

Side series

Spin-off games

See also

External links


Magazines
English: Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector (issues) • K-Zone • National Bulbagraphic • Nintendo Power • Official Nintendo Magazine • Pocket World
PoJo's Unofficial Pokémon News & Price Guide Monthly • Pokémon Fan (US) • Pokémon Power
Pokémon Official Magazine (da, de, en, es MX, es ES, nl)
Japanese: CoroCoro • Ciao • Monthly Coin Toss: Pokémon Card Magazine • Pokémon Card Fan Club • Pokémon Fan (Japan) • Pokémon Scoop
Pokémon the Comic • Pokémon Wonderland
Other: Pokémon Club
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