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| April 7, 2000 <br /><small>Europe</small> | | April 7, 2000 <br /><small>Europe</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}};" | |- style="background:#{{kanto color light}};" | ||
| style="padding:5px; line-height:0.5;" | <div style="{{roundytop}}; background:#e60012; padding:5px">[[File:Nintendo Switch Online.png|90px|Nintendo Switch Online|link=Nintendo Switch Online]]</div><div style="{{roundybottom}}; background: #b7000c; padding:5px;"><small>{{color2|FFF|Nintendo Switch Online|+ Expansion Pack}}</small></div><br /> | | style="padding:5px; line-height:0.5;" | <div style="{{roundytop}}; background:#e60012; padding:5px">[[File:Nintendo Switch Online.png|90px|Nintendo Switch Online|link=Nintendo Switch Online]]</div><div style="{{roundybottom}}; background: #b7000c; padding:5px;"><small>{{color2|FFF|Nintendo Switch Online|{{tt|+ Expansion Pack|Unlike the original N64 release, the Switch edition has no connectivity with other main series games, nor Pokémon HOME.}}}}</small></div><br /> | ||
| 2023 <br /><small>Worldwide</small> | | 2023 <br /><small>Worldwide</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{Johto color light}};" | |- style="background:#{{Johto color light}};" | ||
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| October 10, 2001 <br /><small>Europe</small> | | October 10, 2001 <br /><small>Europe</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{Johto color light}};" | |- style="background:#{{Johto color light}};" | ||
| style="padding:5px; line-height:0.5;" | <div style="{{roundytop}}; background:#e60012; padding:5px">[[File:Nintendo Switch Online.png|90px|Nintendo Switch Online|link=Nintendo Switch Online]]</div><div style="{{roundybottom}}; background: #b7000c; padding:5px;"><small>{{color2|FFF|Nintendo Switch Online|+ Expansion Pack}}</small></div><br /> | | style="padding:5px; line-height:0.5;" | <div style="{{roundytop}}; background:#e60012; padding:5px">[[File:Nintendo Switch Online.png|90px|Nintendo Switch Online|link=Nintendo Switch Online]]</div><div style="{{roundybottom}}; background: #b7000c; padding:5px;"><small>{{color2|FFF|Nintendo Switch Online|{{tt|+ Expansion Pack|Unlike the original N64 release, the Switch edition has no connectivity with other main series games, nor Pokémon HOME.}}}}</small></div><br /> | ||
| 2023 <br /><small>Worldwide</small> | | 2023 <br /><small>Worldwide</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{Hoenn color light}};" | |- style="background:#{{Hoenn color light}};" | ||
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| rowspan="2" |<big>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Dream World}}'''</big> <br /> | | rowspan="2" |<big>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Dream World}}'''</big> <br /> | ||
[[File:Pokémon Dream World logo.png|200px|link=Pokémon Dream World]] | [[File:Pokémon Dream World logo.png|200px|link=Pokémon Dream World]] | ||
| rowspan="2" style="color:#{{link color}}; padding:3px;" | <div class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:5px;"><big>'''{{tt|Web|Browser based online game accessed through the Pokémon Global Link website}}'''</big></div> | | rowspan="2" style="color:#{{link color}}; padding:3px;" | <div class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:5px;"><big>'''{{tt|Web|Browser based online game accessed through the Pokémon Global Link website}}'''</big></div><br><small>'''Permanent Shutdown'''</small> <br />January 14, 2014 <br /><small>Worldwide</small> | ||
| style="line-height:1; padding:5px;" | <small>'''Initial launch'''</small> <br />September 18, 2010 <br /> | | style="line-height:1; padding:5px;" | <small>'''Initial launch'''</small> <br />September 18, 2010 <br /> | ||
<small>'''Second launch'''</small> <br />October 13, 2010 <br /> | <small>'''Second launch'''</small> <br />October 13, 2010 <br /> | ||
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<small>Japan, South Korea, <br />Taiwan, & Hong Kong</small> | <small>Japan, South Korea, <br />Taiwan, & Hong Kong</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | |- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | ||
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Alola color dark}}" | {{color2|FFF|Generation | ! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Alola color dark}}" | {{color2|FFF|Generation VII|{{tt|VII|Only compatible with Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}}} | ||
| style="line-height:1; padding:5px;" | February 4, 2014 <br /> | | style="line-height:1; padding:5px;" | February 4, 2014 <br /> | ||
<small>Europe, Australia, <br />& New Zealand</small> | <small>Europe, Australia, <br />& New Zealand</small> | ||
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| February 5, 2014 <br /><small>The Americas</small> | | February 5, 2014 <br /><small>The Americas</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | |- style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | ||
! style=" | ! style="background:#{{Alola color dark}}" | {{color2|FFF|Generation VII|{{tt|VII|Only compatible with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}} | ||
| <big>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME}}'''</big> <br/> | | rowspan="3" | <big>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME}}'''</big> <br/> | ||
[[File:Pokémon HOME logo.png|200px|link=Pokémon HOME]] | [[File:Pokémon HOME logo.png|200px|link=Pokémon HOME]] | ||
| style="padding:8px; line-height:0.5;" | <div style="{{roundytop}}; background:#e60012; padding:5px">[[File:Nintendo Switch Logo.png|90px|link=Nintendo Switch]]</div><div style="{{roundybottom}}; background:#fff; padding:2px 5px 5px;">[[File:Nintendo eShop logo.png|90px|link=Nintendo Switch]]</div><br /> | | rowspan="3" style="padding:8px; line-height:0.5;" | <div style="{{roundytop}}; background:#e60012; padding:5px">[[File:Nintendo Switch Logo.png|90px|link=Nintendo Switch]]</div><div style="{{roundybottom}}; background:#fff; padding:2px 5px 5px;">[[File:Nintendo eShop logo.png|90px|link=Nintendo Switch]]</div><br /> | ||
<div class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:5px;">[[File:iOS Logo.png|40px|iOS|link=wp:iOS]]</div><br /> | <div class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:5px;">[[File:iOS Logo.png|40px|iOS|link=wp:iOS]]</div><br /> | ||
<div class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:5px;">[[File:Android logo.png|90px|Android|link=wp:Android (operating system)]]</div> | <div class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:5px;">[[File:Android logo.png|90px|Android|link=wp:Android (operating system)]]</div> | ||
| style="{{roundybr|6px}};" | February 12, 2020<br><small>{{tt|Worldwide|February 11, 2020 in North America due to timezone differences}}</small> | | rowspan="3" style="{{roundybr|6px}};" | February 12, 2020<br><small>{{tt|Worldwide|February 11, 2020 in North America due to timezone differences}}</small> | ||
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | |||
! rowspan="1" style="background:#{{galar color dark}}" | {{color2|FFF|Generation VIII|VIII}} | |||
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | |||
! rowspan="1" style="{{roundybl|6px}}; background:#{{paldea color dark}}" | {{color2|FFF|Generation IX|IX}} | |||
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Revision as of 03:38, 16 January 2024
Side series games in the Pokémon franchise share similarities with spin-off games, but have a distinctive characteristic of maintaining more direct interaction with the core series games. These side series titles often offer players the ability to transfer caught Pokémon directly to their corresponding core series games or allow for other kinds of rewards or bonuses, enhancing connectivity and continuity between different game entries.
One notable example is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a role-playing game released for the Nintendo GameCube. While Gale of Darkness is not the sole representative of side series games, it serves as an illustration of the connectivity feature. In this game, players have the option to transfer Pokémon they have caught and nurtured in the Orre region directly to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire games on the Game Boy Advance console.
This integration between side series and core series games presents a unique opportunity for players to seamlessly continue their Pokémon adventures across different game environments. By bridging the gap between these game types, players can maintain a consistent Pokémon collection and progress their gameplay experiences. Such connectivity reinforces the interconnected nature of the Pokémon gaming universe and offers a deeper level of engagement for players seeking an expanded Pokémon journey.
List of side series games
Gen | Game | Platform | Release Date |
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I | ポケモンスタジアム Pokémon Stadium |
August 1, 1998 Japan | |
Pokémon Stadium |
April 30, 1999* Japan | ||
February 29, 2000 North American | |||
March 23, 2000 Australia | |||
April 7, 2000 Europe | |||
2023 Worldwide | |||
II | Pokémon Stadium 2 |
December 14, 2000* Japan | |
March 26, 2001 North American | |||
2001 Australia | |||
October 10, 2001 Europe | |||
2023 Worldwide | |||
III | Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire |
May 30, 2003 Japan | |
July 11, 2004 North American | |||
July 16, 2004 Australia | |||
May 14, 2004 Europe | |||
Pokémon Colosseum |
November 21, 2003 Japan | ||
March 22, 2004 North American | |||
June 24, 2004 Australia | |||
May 14, 2004 Europe | |||
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness |
August 4, 2005 Japan | ||
October 3, 2005 North American | |||
November 10, 2005 Australia | |||
November 18, 2005 Europe | |||
IV | Pokémon Battle Revolution |
December 14, 2006 Japan | |
June 25, 2007 North America | |||
November 22, 2007 Australia | |||
December 7, 2007 Europe | |||
July 12, 2008 Taiwan | |||
My Pokémon Ranch |
March 25, 2008 Japan | ||
June 9, 2008 North America | |||
July 4, 2008 Australia & Europe | |||
Pokéwalker |
Self-contained
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September 12, 2009 Japan | |
March 14, 2010 North America | |||
March 25, 2010 Australia | |||
July 4, 2008 April 2, 2010* Europe | |||
February 4, 2010 South Korea | |||
V | Pokémon Dream World |
Web Permanent Shutdown January 14, 2014 Worldwide |
Initial launch September 18, 2010 Second launch |
April 13, 2011 Worldwide | |||
Pokémon Dream Radar |
June 23, 2012 Japan | ||
October 7, 2012 North America | |||
October 11, 2012 Australia | |||
October 12, 2012 Europe | |||
November 8, 2012 South Korea | |||
VI | Pokémon Bank & Poké Transporter |
Initial launch December 25, 2013 Second launch | |
VII | February 4, 2014 Europe, Australia, | ||
February 5, 2014 The Americas | |||
VII | Pokémon HOME |
February 12, 2020 Worldwide | |
VIII | |||
IX |
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