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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.


'''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.
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.


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.
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==Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power==
==Pokémon-related content in Nintendo Power==
{| {{bluetable2|}}
===[[Generation I]]===
{{main|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 {{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]]===
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation II}}
 
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]]===
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation III}}
 
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]]===
{{main|Nintendo Power/Generation IV}}
 
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]]===
From February 2011 until May 2012, the magazine covered the Generation V games on the Nintendo DS, beginning with {{game|Black and White|s}}.
 
{| class="roundy" style="width:auto; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
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! Cover
! Cover
! Volume
! Volume - Date
! Date
! Content
! Content
! Article (if available)
! Notes
! Notes
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|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|[[File:NP264 Cover.png|100px]]
| 104
| 264 - February 2011
| January 1998
| ''Back in Black (And White)''; ''Nintendo DS Essentials''
| [[wp:Nintendo Space World|Nintendo Space World]] '97 Report
|[[File:NP264 Pokemon.jpg|100px]]
| A look at the Japanese Nintendo expo which features the announcement of "Pocket Monsters" arrival in North America in 1998. Also featured were the Japanese announcements of the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver versions]] and early looks at [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Pokémon Stadium]], [[Pokémon Snap]] and [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] for the [[wp:Nintendo 64DD|Nintendo 64 Disk Drive]].
|
|-
* ''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.
| 105
|- style="background:#fff"
| February 1998
|[[File:NP265 Cover.png|100px]]
| ''Giant Game Boy is the Little System That Could''
| 265 - March 2011
| News article about the resurgence of the [[Game Boy]]'s popularity, mentioning Pocket Monsters' - now rechristened "Pokémon" – arrival in North America.
| ''Breeding the Fifth''; ''First Catch''; ''Readers' Choice''; ''Reviews: Monochrome Masterpieces''
|-
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|  
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| 108
* ''Breeding the Fifth'' includes an interview with Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori answering questions about Pokémon Black and White.
| May 1998
**Includes ''The Birth of Game Freak'' and ''A Visit to the Pokémon Center'' side-panels.
| special feature
* ''First Catch'' announces the Liberty Pass over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
| An introduction to the Pokémon franchise covering the games, [[TCG]], [[anime]] and the Japanese obsession with Pokémon in general.
* ''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"
| 109
|
| June 1998
| 269 - July 2011
| [[wp:E3|E3]] 1998 report
| ''eShop 'Til You Drop''; ''Power Profiles''
| Covers [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]], [[Pokémon Pikachu]] and [[Game Boy Color]].
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|  
* ''eShop 'Til You Drop'' covers the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} update and [[Pokédex 3D]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]].
| 111
* ''Power Profiles'' interviews [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] musical contributor {{wp|Yoko Shimomura}}
| August 1998
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Nintendo Power Online Update''
|
| Covers official Nintendo websites, including [[Pokemon.com]].
| 270 - August 2011
|-
| Warp Zone; Download; Freebies
|  
|
| 113
|
| October 1998
* Warp Zone looks back at the August 2001 coverage of {{game|Crystal}}.
| review
* Download features the {{p|Victini}} [[AR Marker]] for [[Pokédex 3D]].
| Pokémon Red and Blue receive an overall rating of 7.2 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-->
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|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|
| 117
| 271 - September 2011
| February 1999
| Power Up; Download; ''The [[Nintendo 64]] Age of Innovation''; Community
| ''Classified Information''; ''Pokémon Game Link Special''
|
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] Cheat
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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.
|
* Download features the {{p|Tornadus}} [[AR Marker]] for Pokédex 3D.
| 118
* ''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]]  
| March 1999
* Community features fan-made plush toys of various videogame characters, including {{p|Houndour}}.
| subscription bonus; 1998 Nintendo Power Award Nominations; Pokémon Snap and [[Pokémon Pinball]] news; TCG feature
|- style="background:#fff"
|
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* With a subscription, readers could choose a Pokémon Player's Guide as a free gift
| 272 - October 2011
* Pokémon Red and Blue are nominated for Best Story, Most Innovative, Best Adventure Game, and Best Game Boy Game
| ''PGL Halloween Hijinks''; ''Wii Millionaire's Club''; Download; ''Ready to Rumble''
* Pokémon Pikachu is nominated for Best Accessory/Development and is also included in the grand prize for the Player's Poll Contest
|
* The TCG feature came with a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charmeleon|24}} card.  
|-
|
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| 119
* ''PGL Halloween Hijinks'' covers the [[Pokémon Global Link]] opening of [[Spooky Manor]] and the {{p|Banette}} event.
| April 1999
* ''Wii Millionaire's Club'' covers the [[Wii]] titles that have sold over a million copies, which includes Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
| subscription bonus; [[Super Smash Bros.]] article and ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''PokéCenter'' section debuts
* Download features the {{p|Thundurus}} AR Marker for Pokédex 3D.
|
* ''Ready to Rumble'' previews [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]].
* Subscribers can now also choose a TCG {{TCG|2 Player Starter Set|Two Player Starter Set}}
|- style="background:#fff"
* ''PokéCenter'', a monthly feature, is introduced. The first edition focuses on the touring schedule, ''PokéChat'' FAQ, [[wp:All Nippon Airways|All Nippon Airways]] planes and reader art.
|-
|
|
| 120
| 273 - November 2011
| May 1999
| ''Battle and Boogie''; Warp Zone; Download; ''Think Outside the Cube''; review: ''Rumble Pack''; Community
| Pokémon Snap article; E3 1999 guide; 1998 Nintendo Power Awards; ''PokéCenter''
|
* The E3 guide featured the announcement of [[Pokémon Stadium]] and [[Pokémon Yellow Version]] in North America
* Pokémon wins Best Game Boy Game Award
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Pinball and the anime on [[Kids' WB]] and VHS.
|-
| [[Image:NP121.JPG|100px]]
| 121
| June 1999
| Pokémon Snap cover story; ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''PokéCenter''; review
|
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes included a trip to {{wp|Disney's Animal Kingdom}}, Pokémon Snap game and {{p|Pikachu}} camera
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Yellow and {{wp|Hasbro}} bean bag Pokémon
* Pokémon Snap receives an overall rating of 8.7 out of 10.
|-
|
|
| 122
| July 1999
| subscription bonus; ''Classified Information''; Pokémon Pinball strategy; ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''Counselors' Corner''; ''PokéCenter''; review
|
* Subscribers can now choose a Pokémon Snap Player's Guide or Pokémon T-shirt, plus a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} card
* Super Smash Bros. Smashing Bonuses and "Stealing Lives" trick
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include copies of  Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium, Super Smash Bros., Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Yellow, among other games.
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* PokéCenter features interview with [[Creatures, Inc.]]'s [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] and Pokémon Snap Scrapbook
* Pokémon Pinball receives overall rating of 7.4 out of 10.
|-
|
|
| 123
* ''Battle and Boogie'' covers the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Musical shows|Carnival Pokémon]] {{pkmn|Musical}} promotion and Pokémon Autumn Friendly tournament.
| August 1999
* Warp Zone looks back at the November 2006 [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team ]] cover story.
| ''Counselors' Corner''; ''PokéCenter''
* 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.
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* ''Rumble Pack'' rates Pokémon Rumble Blast a 7.5 out of a possible 10.
* ''PokéCenter'' covers [[Pokémon: The First Movie]], Pokémon League Training Tour, Pikachu {{wp|Volkswagen New Beetle}} and includes a subscribers only Pokémon Snap sticker album.  
* Community features a set of fan-customized Smash Bros. figures
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
|
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| 124
| 274 - December 2011
| September 1999
| ''Deck the Halls''; Warp Zone; Download; ''Nintendo Power Holiday 2011 Buyers' Guide''
| ''Counselors' Corner''; ''PokéCenter''; ''Arena''; ''Player's Poll Contest''
|
* ''Counselors' Corner'' answers Super Smash Bros. questions
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon League Summer Training Your '99, a fan-made Pikachu Beetle {{wp|Matchbox (toy)}}, {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion set and [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] CD
* Subscribers recieved an E3 Pikachu card
* ''Arena''  presents challenges in Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Pinball and two Pokémon-related quizes
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include a trip to {{wp|Los Angeles}} for a special screening of Pokémon: The First Movie, screening passes for runners up and a copy of Pokémon Yellow.
|-
|[[Image:NP125.JPG|100px]]
| 125
| October 1999
| Pokémon Yellow cover story; ''PokéCenter''; ''Arena''
|
* ''PokéCenter'' covers Pokémon Snap high scores, Pokémon at the {{wp|White House}} and counterfeit products
* Cover story includes a [[Surf (move)|Surfing Pikachu]] giveaway
* ''Arena'' offers Pokémon Snap challenge
* Pokémon Yellow recieves an overall rating of 8.0 out of 10.
* Pokémon Gold and Silver are among the highlights of Nintendo Spaceworld '99.
|-
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| 126
| November 1999
| ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''
|
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Snap “Take Your Best Shot” contest, Spaceworld, {{p|Mew}} giveaways and Pokémon: The First Movie
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon challenges and rebus puzzle
|-
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| 127
* ''Deck the Halls'' covers the {{pkmn|Dream World}} [[Décor|holiday decorations]]
| December 1999
* Warp Zone looks back at the December 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee cover story.
| ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''; ''Pak Peeks''
* 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"
|
|
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Stadium, {{wp|Burger King}} promotion and Mew giveaway
| 275 - January/February 2012
* ''Arena'' features challenges for Pokémon Span and Pokémon
| ''Wonders Never Cease''; 2011 Nintendo Power Awards Nominees
* ''Pak Peeks'' announces [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
|-
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|
| 128
| January 2000
| millenium predictions/1999 in review; ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''Arena''
|
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Tradng Card Game, {{wp|The Learning Company}} products and the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver in Japan
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include TCG merchandise and Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
|-
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| 129
* ''Wonder Never Cease'' announces [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]].
| February 2000
* Pokémon Black and White are nominated for Nintendo DS Game of the Year and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game.
| Pokémon Stadium preview, ''Pokécenter'', ''Arena''
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
* ''Pokécenter'' covers advanced Pokémon training, {{wp|Toy Biz}} Pokémon marbles and reveals some [[Generation II]] Pokémon
| 276 - March 2012
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon scoreboard and quizzes
| 2011 Nintendo Power Awards; review
|-
|[[Image:NP130.JPG‎|100px]]
| 130
| March 2000
| Pokémon Stadium cover story; subscription bonus; ''Pokécenter''; 1999 Nintendo Power Awards Nominations, ''Arena''; review
|
|
* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium or Pokémpn Trading Card Game Game Boy Player's Guide or a Pokémon TV Animation Comic
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon Stadium Tour, Pokémon Stadium [[Nintendo 64]] bundle set and the departure of [[Brock]] from the anime
* Pokémon Pinball is nominated for Best Game Boy Game
* Pokémon Snap is nominated for Best Graphics, Most Innovative, Best Sound, Toughest Level/Task (Photographing Mew) and Best N64 Game
* Pokémon Yellow is nominated for Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game
* Super Smash Bros is nominated for Most Innovative, Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game; Coolest Weapon or Move ({{wp|Kirby (character)|Kirby's}} Swallow Attack), Toughest Level/Task ({{wp|Yoshi}}'s Bonus Practice 1) and Best N64 Game
* ''Arena'' features a Pokémon Stadium puzzle
* Pokémon Stadium receives an overall rating of 8.8 out of 10
|-
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| 131
* Pokémon Black and White won Nintendo DS Game of the Year (Readers' Choice) and Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game (Readers' Choice).
| April 2000
* ''Parks and Recreation'' rates PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a 5.5 out of a possible 10.
| ''Arena''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Goomba Gazette''; Pokémon Trading Card Game strategy; review
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
* ''Arena'' features Pokémon Stadium and Super Smash Bros. challenges and a Pokémon "Hidden Words" story game
| 277 - April 2012
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the upcoming Pokémon games, including "Pokémon Attack" ([[Pokémon Puzzle League]] and [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]), toys at {{wp|Toy Fair}} 2000
| ''Back in Black (and White)''; Community
* April Fool's joke ''Goomba Gazette'' includes a small blurb revealing {{p|Lapras}} as the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}
* Pokémon Trading Card Game receives and overall rating of 8.2 out of 10
* Issue included Pokémon Trading Card Game "flapper card"; [[Mewtwo (Wizards Promo 12)|Mewtwo TCG card]] and Pokémon Stadium sticker cards
|-
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| 132
| May 2000
| subscription bonus; E3 2000 coverage; ''Pokécenter''; 1999 Nintendo Power Awards; ''Arena''
|
* Subscribers could now choose a Pokémon Stadium T-shirt
* E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver, [[The Power of One|Pokémon the Movie 2000]] and [[Pokémon Pikachu 2]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers [[status ailments]] and the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion
* Pokémon Yellow wins Best Game Based on a Movie/TV Series, Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game and Best Game Boy Game Awards
* Super Smash Bros. wins Most Innovative, Best Game Featuring Pokémon, Guiltiest Pleasure (Pummeling Pikachu), Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer Game and Coolest Weapon or Move Awards
* ''Arena'' features Super Smash Bros. a challenge and a Pokémon/E3 quiz
|-
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| 133
* ''Back in Black (and White)'' covers the announcement of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
| June 2000
* Community covers homemade plushes of each of {{wk|Kirby}}'s Smash Bros. hats and a blog that offers videogame-inspired recipes, including [[Poffins]].
| ''Power Online''; ''Pokécenter''; E3 2000 coverage; ''Arena''
|- style="background:#fff"
|
||[[File:NP278 Cover.png|100px]]
* ''Power Online'' covers official Nintendo websites
| 278 - May 2012
* ''Pokécenter'' covers Pokémon the Movie 2000 and Pokémon Trading Card Game Tour
| ''The Warrior Within''
* E3 guide covers Pokémon Gold and Silver and provides English names, [[Johto Dex]] and [[National Dex]] numbers for some Generation II species
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. Challenge and a Pokémon game
|-
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| July 2000
| ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; ''Arena''
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* ''Pokécenter'' features an interview with Creatures and [[Game Freak]] personnel and covers the official North American unveiling of {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}
*''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.
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include a home theater system and a collection of Pokémon video games and anime on DVD or VHS
|}
* ''Arena'' features [[Pokémon Stadium]] {{m|Amnesia}} {{p|Psyduck}} and Super Smash Bros. challenge
 
==Cover count==
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
|-
|-
! #
! Pokémon/Character
! # of appearances
|- style="background:#fff"
| 025
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| 8
|- style="background:#fff"
| 245
| {{p|Suicune}}
| 3
|- style="background:#fff"
| 243
| {{p|Raikou}}
| 2
|- style="background:#fff"
| 244
| {{p|Entei}}
| 2
|- style="background:#fff"
| 249
| {{p|Lugia}}/[[Shadow Lugia]]
| 3
|- style="background:#fff"
| 382
| {{p|Kyogre}}
| 2
|- style="background:#fff"
| 383
| {{p|Groudon}}
| 2
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
| 135
| {{Ash}}/[[Pokémon Trainer|Red]]
| August 2000
| 2
| ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''; ''Pak Watch''
|- style="background:#fff"
| 003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 004
| {{p|Charmander}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 006
| {{p|Charizard}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 007
| {{p|Squirtle}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 052
| {{p|Meowth}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 084
| {{p|Doduo}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 133
| {{p|Eevee}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 150
| {{p|Mewtwo}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 201
| {{p|Unown}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 250
| {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| 2
|- style="background:#fff"
| 251
| {{p|Celebi}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 252
| {{p|Treecko}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 384
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 483
| {{p|Dialga}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 484
| {{p|Palkia}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 487
| {{p|Giratina}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|  
* ''Pokécenter'' features official Pokémon Gold and Silver news and Pokémon the Movie 2000 preview special
| [[Wes]]
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. challenge and a Pokémon counting game
| 1
* ''Pak Watch'' previews the newly renamed Pokémon Puzzle League and Pikachu Nintendo 64
|- style="background:#fff"
* subscribers received a [[Dark Persian (Wizards Promo 17)|Dark Persian TCG card]]  
|-
| |[[Image:NP136.JPG‎|100px]]
| 136
| September 2000
| Pokémon Gold and Silver cover story; Pokémon Puzzle League strategy; ''Classified Information''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Player's Poll Contest''; review
|
|
* ''Classified Information'' features secrets for Pokémon Yellow, Red & Blue and Pokémon Trading Card Game
| [[Kellyn]]
* ''Pokécenter'' covers the [[Time Capsule]], announces the English names of {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Hoppip}} and {{p|Scizor}} and reader-sent arts and crafts
| 1
* ''Player's Poll Contest'' prizes include limited edition Pokémon Gold and Silver Game Boy Color and Gold and Silver videogames
|- style="background:#fff"
* Pokémon Puzzle League earns an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10
|-
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|
| 137
| {{Ra|Kate}}
| October 2000
| 1
| subscription bonus; ''NP Online''; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; ''Arena''; ''Pokécenter''; Nintendo Space World 2000 report; review; ''Pak Watch''
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
| 495
* Subscribers could now choose Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver Bundle Paks, each including a game, player's guide and 3-pin set
| {{p|Snivy}}
* ''NP Online'' covers pokemongold.com & pokemonsilver.com, Pokémon Puzzle League strategy, Pokémon Gold and Silver pre-sell contest and Poké Karaoke
| 1
* ''Arena'' features challenges for Pokémon Puzzle League and Super Smash Bros.
|- style="background:#fff"
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 21 Generation II Pokémon and covers readers' Pokémon Halloween costumes
| 498
* Subscribers received a [[Sabrina's Abra (Gym Challenge 93)|Sabrina's Abra TCG card]]
| {{p|Tepig}}
* Space World report covers the [[Gamecube]], [[Meowth's Party]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and The Mobile Adapter GB and [[Pokémon Crystal]]
| 1
* Pokémon Gold & Silver received an average review of 8.7 out of 10
|- style="background:#fff"
* ''Pak Watch'' previews Hey You, Pikachu!
| 501
| {{p|Oshawott}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 643
| {{p|Reshiram}}
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 644
| {{p|Zekrom}}
| 1
|-
|-
| | [[Image:NP138.JPG|100px]]
|} <p> <br>
| 138
 
| November 2000
==Official Nintendo Player's Guides==
| Hey You, Pikachu! cover story; ''NP Online''; ''Pokécenter''; ''Arena''; Pokémon Gold & Silver strategy; review; ''Pak Watch''
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.
|
 
* ''NP Online'' covers Hey You, Pikachu! on Pokemon.com
===List of Player's Guides published by Nintendo Power===
* ''Pokécenter'' reveals the English names of 23 Generation II Pokémon and covers [[Pokémon Live!]] and the Lugia {{wp|PT Cruiser}}
====Core series====
* ''Arena'' features a Super Smash Bros. challenge (score 999% using just one combo) and Pokémon games
* [[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* Hey You, Pikachu! receives an overall rating of 7.0 out of 10
* [[Pokémon: Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]
* ''Pak Watch'' previews Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
* [[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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==External links==
==External links==
*[[wp:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] on Wikipedia
*[[wp:Future US|Future US]] on Wikipedia
*[http://www.nintendopower.com/ Nintendo Power official site]
*[http://www.nintendopower.com/ Nintendo Power official site]
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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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