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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]].''
'''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.
{{samename|cartridge|Nintendo Power (cartridge)}}
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[[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.
 
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 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 for 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}}


The current 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]]).


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===[[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}}.
 
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|-
! Cover
! Cover
! Volume - Date
! Volume - Date
! Content
! Content
! Article (if availible)
! Article (if available)
! Notes
! Notes
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|- style="background:#fff"
|
|[[File:NP264 Cover.png|100px]]
| 213 - March 2007
| 264 - February 2011
| Smash Files; ''Priceless Pokémon''; 2007 [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] calendar; 2006 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations; ''Community''
| ''Back in Black (And White)''; ''Nintendo DS Essentials''
|
|[[File:NP264 Pokemon.jpg|100px]]
|
* Smash Files profiles {{zw|Link}}
* ''Priceless Pokémon'' previews Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] is nominated for Game Boy Advance Game of the Year (Red Rescue Team only), Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Story/Writing and Overall Game of the Year
* ''Community'' covers custom-painted Pokémon parking spaces and a custom-made Pokémon cake
|-
|
| 214 - April 2007
| Smash Files; ''Creature Features''
|
|
* Smash Files profiles [[wp:Fox McCloud|Fox McCloud]]
* ''Creature Features'' lists seven major features in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
|-
|
* [[Image:NP215-1.JPG|100px]]
* [[Image:NP215-2.JPG|100px]]
| 215 - May 2007
| ''A New Revolution''; Smash Files; ''Pearls of Wisdom'' (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl cover story); ''Community''
| [[Image:NP215_Pokemon.jpg|100px]]
|
* ''A New Revolution'' announces [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
* Smash Files profiles [[wp:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]]
* ''Pearls of Wisdom'' features an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Shigeru Ohmori]] and [[Takao Unno]]
* ''Community'' covers a [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] tournament
|-
|
| 216 - June 2007
| Smash Files; ''A New Wii Revolution''; ''[[Sinnoh]] Surprises''; review; ''Community''
|
|
* Smash Files profiles {{wp|Zero Suit Samus}}
* ''A New Wii Revolution'' previews Pokémon Battle Revolution
* ''Sinnoh Surprises'' covers the introduction to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl receive a score of 9.0 out of 10
* ''Community'' features the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl art contest winner and nintendo.com's art forum
|-
|
| 217 - July 2007
| Player's Poll Sweepstakes; ''Pokémon Triple Feature''
|
|
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl director [[Masahiro Sakurai]]'s blog is highlighted on the Don't-Miss Calendar
* Player's Poll Sweepstakes prizes include a Pokémon-themed DS Lite, Pokémon Diamond and/or Pearl, player's guide and [[Pokédex]] books and Pokémon stylus
* ''Pokémon Triple Feature'' covers Pokémon Battle Revolution, the North American launch of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and a look back at the previous generation of Pokémon games
|-
|
| 218 - August 2007
| ''Behold the Brawl!''; review
|
|
* ''Behold the Brawl!'' covers the relaunch of [http://www.smashbros.com Smash Bros. Dojo]
* Pokémon Battle Revolution receives a score of 6.5 out of 10
|-
|
| 219 - September 2007
| ''Brawl Evolves''; Player's Poll Sweepstakes
|
|
* ''Brawl Evolves'' details the latest news on Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Player's Poll Sweepstakes prizes include Pokémon Battle Revolution and Pokémon Diamond or Pearl games and Pokédex and player's guides
|-
|
| 220 - October 2007
| Smash Files; ''Community''
|
|
* Smash Files profiles {{wp|Yoshi}}
* Super Smash Bros. Melee is highlighted in the reviews archive
* ''Community'' covers the {{p|Manaphy}} promotional event and Pokémon Battle Revolution art contest winners
|-
|
| 221 - November 2007
| Smash Files; ''Summer of Smash''; ''Community''
|
|
* Smash Files profiles {{wp|Diddy Kong}}
* ''Summer of Smash'' details the latest news on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including the revelation of [[Red (game)|Pokémon Trainer]]
* ''Community'' covers fan art and Pokémon month at {{wp|Nintendo World}}
|-
| [[Image:NP222.JPG|100px]]
| 222 - December 2007
| ''Get Ready to Smash!'' (Super Smash Bros. Brawl cover story)
|
|
|-
|
| 223 - Holiday 2007
| ''Simply Smashing''; ''Holiday Buyers' Guide 2007''
|
|
* ''Simply Smashing'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''Holiday Buyers' Guide 2007'' includes Pokémon Diamond & Pearl among the DS recommendations
|-
|
| 224 - January 2008
| ''Smash Hits''; 2007 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations
|
|
* ''Smash Hits'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are nominated for DS Game of the Year, Best RPG/Strategy Game, Best Wi-Fi Multiplayer and Overall Game of the Year
|-
|
| 225 - February 2008
| ''Wii Channels''; ''Web of Intrigue''
|
|
* ''Wii Channels'' covers the release of [[Pokémon Snap]] on Virtual Console, including a staff recommendation
* ''Web of Intrigue'' previews Super Smash Bros. Brawl
|-
|
| 226 - March 2008
| ''Get Smashed at GDC''; 2007 Nintendo Power Awards; review; ''Community''
|
|
* ''Get Smashed at GDC'' covers Masahiro Sakurai's discussion of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at [[wp:Game Developers Conference|Game Developers Conference]]
* Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl win Best Online Game
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl receives a rating of 10 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers the {{wp|University of California Marching Band}}'s video game-themed performance, featuring a Pokémon-themed formation
|-
|
|
| 227 - April 2008
* ''Back in Black (And White)'' announces features for {{game|Black and White|s}}
| ''New Mysteries''; ''Building Better Brawls''; sweepstakes
* ''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.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:NP265 Cover.png|100px]]
| 265 - March 2011
| ''Breeding the Fifth''; ''First Catch''; ''Readers' Choice''; ''Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces''
|
|
|
|
* ''New Mysteries'' announces [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]
* ''Breeding the Fifth'' includes an interview with Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori answering questions about Pokémon Black and White.
* ''Building Better Brawls'' offers design tips for custom stages in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
**Includes ''The Birth of Game Freak'' and ''A Visit to the Pokémon Center'' side-panels.
* Sweepstakes prizes include four copies of Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* ''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.
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| 228 - May 2008
| 269 - July 2011
| ''Call Me Pokémon''; ''Way of the Sakurai''
| ''eShop 'Til You Drop''; ''Power Profiles''
|
|
|
|
* ''Call Me Pokémon'' covers Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
* ''eShop 'Til You Drop'' covers the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} update and [[Pokédex 3D]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* ''Way of the Sakurai'' interviews Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai
* ''Power Profiles'' interviews [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] musical contributor {{wp|Yoko Shimomura}}
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl is highlighted in the reviews archive
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
|
|
| 229 - June 2008
| 270 - August 2011
| ''20 Years of Nintendo Power''; sweepstakes; review; ''Community''
| Warp Zone; Download; Freebies
|
|
|
|
* ''20 Years of Nintendo Power'' looks back at the various comics which appeared in the magazine, including Pokémon comics/manga
* Warp Zone looks back at the August 2001 coverage of {{game|Crystal}}.
* Sweepstakes prizes include copies of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
* Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for [[Pokédex 3D]].
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness earn a rating of 7.5 out of 10
* 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-->
* ''Community'' covers the DVD release of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', {{p|Darkrai}} distribution and a Super Smash Bros. Brawl screen shot caption contest
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
|
|
| 230 - July 2008
| 271 - September 2011
| ''Wii Channels''
| Power Up; Download; ''The [[Nintendo 64]] Age of Innovation''; Community
|
|
| ''Wii Channels'' covers the Virtual Console release of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], including a staff recommendation
|-
|
|
| 231 - August 2008
* 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.
| ''Best of the Best''; ''Power Profiles''; ''Community''
* 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]]
* Community features fan-made plush toys of various videogame characters, including {{p|Houndour}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| 272 - October 2011
| ''PGL Halloween Hijinks''; ''Wii Millionaire's Club''; Download; ''Ready to Rumble''
|
|
* ''Best of the Best'' lists the top 20 games on Nintendo systems
* On Game Boy and Game Boy Color {{game|Red and Blue|s}} are ranked at #3, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} at #6 and [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]] at #13
* On Nintendo 64 [[Super Smash Bros.]] is ranked at #15 and Pokémon Snap at #19
* On Game Boy Advance {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} are ranked at #11
* On Nintendo GameCube Super Smash Bros. Melee is ranked at #3
* On Nintendo DS Pokémon Diamond & Pearl are ranked at #15
* On Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl is ranked at #3
* ''Power Profiles'', a department which profiles the careers of well-known game creators, highlights Masahiro Sakurai
* ''Community'' features the Super Smash Bros. Brawl caption contest winners
|-
|
|
| 232 - September 2008
* ''PGL Halloween Hijinks'' covers the [[Pokémon Global Link]] opening of [[Spooky Manor]] and the {{p|Banette}} event.
| ''Wii Channels''
* ''Wii Millionaire's Club'' covers the [[Wii]] titles that have sold over a million copies, which includes Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
* Download features the {{p|Thundurus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D.
* ''Ready to Rumble'' previews [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| ''Wii Channels'' covers the release of [[My Pokémon Ranch]] on WiiWare, including a staff recommendation
| 273 - November 2011
|-
| ''Battle and Boogie''; Warp Zone; Download; ''Think Outside the Cube''; review: ''Rumble Pack''; Community
|
|
| 233 - October 2008
| ''Only Pokémon Can Prevent Forest Fires!''
|
|
| ''Only Pokémon Can Prevent Forest Fires!'' announces [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
* ''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: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team ]] cover story.
* 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.
* ''Rumble Pack'' rates Pokémon Rumble Blast a 7.5 out of a possible 10.
* Community features a set of fan-customized Smash Bros. figures
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| 234 - November 2008
| 274 - December 2011
| ''Ranger Redux''; ''Community''
| ''Deck the Halls''; Warp Zone; Download; ''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide''
|
|
|
* ''Ranger Redux'' previews Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
* ''Community'' covers the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships]]
|-
|
|
| 235 - December 2008
* ''Deck the Halls'' covers the {{pkmn|Dream World}} [[Décor|holiday decorations]]
| ''Ranger in a Strange Land''
* 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.
* ''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide'' suggests Pokémon Black and White as a gift for the role-player.
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| ''Ranger in a Strange Land'' features Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia as well as the {{p|Dragonite}} promotional event
| 275 - January/February 2012
|-
| ''Wonders Never Cease''; 2011 Nintendo Power Awards Nominees
|
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* [[Image:NP236.jpg‎|100px]]
* [[Image:NP236_SE.JPG|100px]]
| 236 - Holiday 2008
| Nintendo Power Sweepstakes; review
|
|
|
* Sweepstakes prizes include copies of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
* ''Wonder Never Cease'' announces [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]].
* Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10
* Pokémon Black and White are nominated for Nintendo DS Game of the Year and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| 237 - January 2009
| 276 - March 2012
| 2008 Nintendo Power Awards nominations
| 2011 Nintendo Power Awards; review
|
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| Super Smash Bros. Brawl is nominated for Overall Game of the Year, Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Multiplayer and Best Fighting Game
|-
| [[Image:NP238.png|100px]]
| 238 - February 2009
| ''Going Platinum''; ''Power Profiles''
|
|
* 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.
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
* ''Going Platinum'' announces the US release of {{game|Platinum}}
| 277 - April 2012
* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl main theme composer {{wp|Nobuo Uematsu}}
| ''Back in Black (and White)''; Community
|-
| [[Image:NP239.png|100px]]
| 239 - March 2009
| ''Catch 'Em While You Can''; ''Pokémon Springs Eternal''; 2008 Nintendo Power Awards
|
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* ''Catch 'Em While You Can'' announces {{p|Shaymin}} distributions
* ''Back in Black (and White)'' covers the announcement of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
* ''Pokémon Springs Eternal'' previews Pokémon Platinum
* Community covers homemade plushes of each of {{wk|Kirby}}'s Smash Bros. hats and a blog that offers videogame-inspired recipes, including [[Poffins]].
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl wins Wii Game of the Year, Best Wii Graphics, Best Original Score, Best Multiplayer, Best Fighting Game and Overall Game of the Year
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
||[[File:NP278 Cover.png|100px]]
| [[Image:NP240.png|100px]]
| 278 - May 2012
| 240 - April 2009
| ''The Warrior Within''
| ''Pokémon goes Platinum''; ''Nintendo DSi Detailed''; Platinum cover; ''Power Profiles'' sweepstakes
| [[Image:NP240_Pokemon.jpg|100px]]
|  
* ''Pokémon goes Platinum'' highlights top 10 reasons to get Pokémon Platinum, announces {{p|Regigigas}} distribution and interviews Junichi Masuda and [[Takeshi Kawachimaru]]  
* ''Nintendo DSi Detailed'' reveals some English DSi information
* ''Power Profiles'' highlights Super Smash Bros. Brawl music contributor {{wp|Yasunori Mitsuda}}
* Nintendo Power sweepstakes include Pokémon Platinum
|-
| [[Image:NP241.png|100px]]
| 241 - May 2009
| review; ''Community''
|
|
|
* Pokémon Platinum receives a score of 9.0 out of 10
* ''Community'' covers fan-made meals, including [http://annathered.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/bento15-r-ssbb-pikachu-mr-game-watch/ Super Smash Bros. Brawl-themed bento].
|-
| [[Image:NP242.png|100px]]
| 242 - June 2009
| ''Community''
|
|
|
*''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.
* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon Platinum launch party at the Nintendo World store.
|-
| [[Image:NP243.png|100px]]
| 243 - July 2009
| N/A
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* Came with a Giratina Papercraft
|-
| [[Image:NP244.png|100px]]
| 244 - August 2009
| Game Watch Forecast; ''Community''
|
|
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky by Nintendo set for release in Fall of 2009 announced in Game Watch Forecast.
* ''Community'' covers the Pokémon Platinum Fremont tournament.
** 19-year-old Huy from Fremont, CA announced as the winner of the Senior-division battle. The GTS battle video code for the winning match was included: 71-58349-74950.
|-
| [[Image:NP245.png|100px]]
| 245- September 2009
| N/A
|
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* News about [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
|-
| [[Image:NP246.png|100px]]
| 246- October 2009
| N/A
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* Feature on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
|-
| [[Image:NP247.png|100px]]
| 247- November 2009
| ''A Visitor's Guide to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky''
|
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* [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]] announced for Nintendo DS
* ''A Visitor's Guide to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky'' feature on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].
|-
|[[File:NP248.png|100px]]
| 248- December 2009
| review
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* {{p|Arceus}} and [[Oak's Letter]] distribution events announced
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky receives a rating of 8.0 out of 10
|-
|[[File:NP249.png|100px]]
| 249- Holiday 2009
| ''Download''
|
|
''Download'' features the password to add {{p|Venusaur}} to [[Pokémon Rumble]], which also receives a staff recommendation
|-
|[[File:NP250.png|100px]]
| 250- January 2010
| 2009 Nintendo Power Awards nominations
|
| Pokémon Platinum is nominated for Best RPG
|-
|[[File:NP251.png|100px]]
| 251- February 2010
| ''2010: The Year in Preview''
|
| Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions are among the games previewed
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| [[File:Nintendo Power March 2010.jpg|100px]]
| 252- March 2010
| ''Download''; ''Remastered Classics''; ''The Best of the Decade''
| [[File:Remastered Classics.jpg|100px]]
|
* ''Download'' covers the Virtual Console release of Super Smash Bros., including a staff recommendation
* Feature article on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions. The cover features {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl is ranked #5 out of the top 10 Nintendo games of the last decade. Pokémon is also named the "craze of the decade" in the "Best of the Decade" feature article.
|}
|}


==Cover Count==
==Cover count==
 
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{| {{bluetable2|c sortable}} style="margin: auto;"  
|-
|-
| #
! #
! Character
! Pokémon/Character
! # of appearances
! # of appearances
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| 025
| 025
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| 7
| 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]]
| 2
| 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}}
| 1
| 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"
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|  
| [[Wes]]
| [[Wes]]
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
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|
| [[Kellyn]]
| [[Kellyn]]
| 1
| 1
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| {{Ra|Kate}}
| {{Ra|Kate}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 495
| {{p|Snivy}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 498
| {{p|Tepig}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 501
| {{p|Oshawott}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 643
| {{p|Reshiram}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 644
| {{p|Zekrom}}
| 1
| 1
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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==
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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


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