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'''Spin-off Pokémon games''' are {{pkmn|games}} that do not fit the model used by the [[core series]] and are not developed by [[Game Freak]]. These games vary widely in genre, and cover many different consoles and handheld game systems. Sometimes, it is possible to connect the [[core series]] games to certain spin-off games in order to get a reward, normally a [[Event Pokémon|special Pokémon]].
'''Spin-off Pokémon games''' are {{pkmn|games}} that do not fit the model used by the [[core series]] and are not developed by [[Game Freak]]. These games vary widely in genre, and cover many different consoles and handheld game systems. Sometimes, it is possible to connect the [[core series]] games to certain spin-off games in order to get a reward, normally a [[Event Pokémon|special Pokémon]].


In Japan and {{pmin|South Korea}}, the names of the spin-off games use ''Pokémon'' (Japanese: ポケモン, Korean: 포켓몬) instead of ''Pocket Monsters'' (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Korean: 포켓몬스터).
In Japanese, {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} and {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}}, the names of the spin-off games use ''Pokémon'' (Japanese: ポケモン, Korean: 포켓몬, Chinese: 寶可夢 / 宝可梦) instead of ''Pocket Monsters'' (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Korean: 포켓몬스터, Chinese: 精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦).


==List of spin-off games==
==List of spin-off games==
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* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* {{g|Channel}} ([[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] virtual pet; player watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)
* {{g|Channel}} ([[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] virtual pet; player watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)
===Snap series===
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first-person rail shooter; player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
* [[New Pokémon Snap]] ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] sequel to the original game)


===PokéPark series===
===PokéPark series===
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===TCG series===
===TCG series===
* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} ([[Game Boy]] strategy game; players use Pokémon Trading Cards to battle instead of actual Pokémon)
* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} ([[Game Boy]] strategy; players use [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon Trading Cards]] to battle instead of actual Pokémon)
* [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] (Game Boy strategy, similar to the first game, but including [[Generation II]] Pokémon as well. ''Only released in Japan'')
* [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] (Game Boy strategy, similar to the first game, but including [[Generation II]] Pokémon as well. ''Only released in Japan'')
* [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] (Computer/tablet online TCG simulator)


===Pinball series===
===Pinball series===
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* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}


===Ranger series===
===Ranger series===
{{main|Pokémon Ranger series}}
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG; player is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} and visits a new region, [[Fiore]])
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG; player is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} and visits a new region, [[Fiore]])
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} (DS action RPG that follows the same formula as its predecessor, but includes Generation IV Pokémon and travels to a new region, [[Almia]])
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} (DS action RPG that follows the same formula as its predecessor, but includes Generation IV Pokémon and travels to a new region, [[Almia]])
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* [[Pokémon Rumble U]]
* [[Pokémon Rumble U]]
* [[Pokémon Rumble World]]
* [[Pokémon Rumble World]]
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* [[Pokémon Rumble Rush]]


===Trozei series===
===Trozei series===
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* {{g|Tretta}} (sequel to Battrio)
* {{g|Tretta}} (sequel to Battrio)
* {{g|Tretta Lab}} (3DS application for use with Tretta)
* {{g|Tretta Lab}} (3DS application for use with Tretta)
* {{g|Ga-Olé}}


===Super Smash Bros. series===
===Super Smash Bros. series===
* [[Super Smash Bros.]] (N64 fighting game that pits various Nintendo characters against each other. Pikachu and Jigglypuff are playable, while various Pokémon appear out of [[Poké Ball]]s to aid in combat)
{{main|Super Smash Bros. series}}
* [[Super Smash Bros.]] (N64 fighting game that pits various Nintendo characters against each other. Pikachu and Jigglypuff are playable, while various Pokémon appear out of {{i|Poké Ball}}s to aid in combat)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] (GameCube sequel to Super Smash Bros., where Pichu and Mewtwo are added as playable characters. As with the previous game, a variety of Pokémon appear as helpers to the fighters, as well as Trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] (GameCube sequel to Super Smash Bros., where Pichu and Mewtwo are added as playable characters. As with the previous game, a variety of Pokémon appear as helpers to the fighters, as well as Trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] (Wii sequel that sees the addition of Lucario and a Pokémon Trainer as added characters while Pichu and Mewtwo do not return. As in the previous two games, a variety of Pokémon appear as extra help and trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] (Wii sequel that sees the addition of Lucario and a Pokémon Trainer as added characters while Pichu and Mewtwo do not return. As in the previous two games, a variety of Pokémon appear as extra help and trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] (Sequel. Pikachu, Lucario, and Charizard will return as playable characters, and Greninja is a newcomer to the series, and Mewtwo returning as DLC. Charizard is a standalone character, rather than linked to Squirtle and Ivysaur with the Pokémon Trainer.)
* [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] (Sequel. Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Lucario, and Charizard return as playable characters, and Greninja is a newcomer to the series, and Mewtwo returning as DLC. Charizard is a standalone character, rather than linked to Squirtle and Ivysaur with the Pokémon Trainer.)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] (Switch sequel that sees the return of every series veteran, including Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Mewtwo, Pokémon Trainer, Lucario, and Greninja. Incineroar is also introduced as a playable fighter.)


===Other===
===Other===
* [[Picross NP Vol. 1]] ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] game, similar to the unreleased Pokémon Picross. It included 12 Pokémon-themed puzzles, such as {{p|Togepi}})
* [[Picross NP Vol. 1]] ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] game, similar to the unreleased Pokémon Picross. It included 12 Pokémon-themed puzzles, such as {{p|Togepi}})
* [[Pokémon Play It!]], and its remake version [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. Both are games for the PC that simulate the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first-person rail shooter; player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
* [[Pokémon Picross (Game Boy Color)|Pokémon Picross]] (GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
* [[Pokémon Picross (Game Boy Color)|Pokémon Picross]] (GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
* [[Pokémon Play It!]], and its remake version [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. Both are games for the PC that simulate the Card Game.
* [[PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS]] (DS Download Play demo)
* [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (DS educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard)
* [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (DS educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard)
* [[PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS]] (DS Download Play demo)
* [[Pokémon Conquest]] (DS tactical RPG {{wp|Fictional crossovers in video games|crossover}} between the [[Pokémon]] and {{wp|Nobunaga's Ambition}} series of games)
* [[Pokémon Conquest]] (DS tactical RPG {{wp|Fictional crossovers in video games|crossover}} between the [[Pokémon]] and {{wp|Nobunaga's Ambition}} series of games)
* [[Pokédex 3D]] (3DS Pokédex for [[Generation V]])
* [[Pokédex 3D]] (3DS Pokédex for [[Generation V]])
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* [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]] (3DS free downloadable, [[M17|movie]] tie-in game; players collect Pokémon to fight thieves)
* [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]] (3DS free downloadable, [[M17|movie]] tie-in game; players collect Pokémon to fight thieves)
* [[Pokémon Shuffle]] (3DS puzzle game)
* [[Pokémon Shuffle]] (3DS puzzle game)
* [[Great Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~]] (3DS cinematic adventure)
* [[Pokkén Tournament]] (Arcade fighting game heavily based on the {{wp|Tekken}} series gameplay style. It was later released on Wii U. In 2017, it was ported on Nintendo Switch with the title [[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]]. This version features DLC content)
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (3DS free dowloadable game)
* [[Detective Pikachu (game)|Detective Pikachu]] (3DS cinematic adventure)
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (3DS free downloadable game)
* [[Pokémon GO]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon GO]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Quest]] (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Masters EX]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Sleep]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Tower Battle]] (Facebook game)
* [[Pokémon Medallion Battle]] (Facebook game)
* [[Pokémon Smile]] (mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Café Mix]] (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application)
* [[Pokémon Unite]] (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application)


==External links==
==External links==
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Revision as of 01:04, 28 October 2020

Spin-off Pokémon games are games that do not fit the model used by the core series and are not developed by Game Freak. These games vary widely in genre, and cover many different consoles and handheld game systems. Sometimes, it is possible to connect the core series games to certain spin-off games in order to get a reward, normally a special Pokémon.

In Japanese, Korean and Chinese, the names of the spin-off games use Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモン, Korean: 포켓몬, Chinese: 寶可夢 / 宝可梦) instead of Pocket Monsters (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Korean: 포켓몬스터, Chinese: 精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦).

List of spin-off games

Pikachu series

  • Hey You, Pikachu! (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a Pikachu, talking to it with a microphone)
  • Pokémon Channel (GameCube virtual pet; player watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)

Snap series

PokéPark series

  • PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (A Wii game; player takes the form of a Pikachu and competes in many minigames while befriending a variety of Pokémon)
  • PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (A Wii game; player takes the form of a Pikachu and helps to restore peace to a land with the help of friends. A sequel to the aforementioned title.)

TCG series

Pinball series

Puzzle series

Mystery Dungeon series

Main article: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Ranger series

Main article: Pokémon Ranger series

Rumble series

Main article: Pokémon Rumble series

Trozei series

Puck series

Super Smash Bros. series

Main article: Super Smash Bros. series
  • Super Smash Bros. (N64 fighting game that pits various Nintendo characters against each other. Pikachu and Jigglypuff are playable, while various Pokémon appear out of Poké Balls to aid in combat)
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee (GameCube sequel to Super Smash Bros., where Pichu and Mewtwo are added as playable characters. As with the previous game, a variety of Pokémon appear as helpers to the fighters, as well as Trophies)
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii sequel that sees the addition of Lucario and a Pokémon Trainer as added characters while Pichu and Mewtwo do not return. As in the previous two games, a variety of Pokémon appear as extra help and trophies)
  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U (Sequel. Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Lucario, and Charizard return as playable characters, and Greninja is a newcomer to the series, and Mewtwo returning as DLC. Charizard is a standalone character, rather than linked to Squirtle and Ivysaur with the Pokémon Trainer.)
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch sequel that sees the return of every series veteran, including Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Mewtwo, Pokémon Trainer, Lucario, and Greninja. Incineroar is also introduced as a playable fighter.)

Other

External links


Pikachu series: Hey You, Pikachu!ChannelDash
TCG: Game Boy TCG series: Trading Card GameTrading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!
Play It! series: Play It!Play It! Version 2
TCG Client series: Trading Card Game OnlineTrading Card Game Live
Misc. TCG: Card Game OnlineCard Game: How to Play DSTCG Card DexTrading Card Game Pocket
Super Smash Bros. series: Super Smash Bros.MeleeBrawlfor Nintendo 3DS/Wii UUltimate
Snap series: SnapNew Pokémon Snap
Picross: Picross NP Vol. 1Picross (GBC) (canceled)Picross (3DS)
Pinball series: PinballPinball miniPinball: RS
Puzzle series: Puzzle LeaguePuzzle Challenge
Trozei series: Trozei!Battle Trozei
Mystery Dungeon
series
:
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Explorers of Time, Darkness & Sky
Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad
Gates to Infinity
Super Mystery Dungeon
Rescue Team DX
Ranger series: RangerShadows of AlmiaGuardian Signs
Puck series: BattrioTretta (Tretta Lab) • Ga-OléMezastar
Rumble series: RumbleRumble BlastRumble URumble WorldRumble Rush
PokéPark series: PokéPark WiiPokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Detective Pikachu series: Detective PikachuDetective Pikachu Returns
Playground: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Pokémon game templates



Nintendo DS: Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure
Pokémon ConquestPokéPark: Fishing Rally DS
Nintendo 3DS: Pokédex 3D (Pro) • HarmoKnightPokémon Art Academy
The Thieves and the 1000 PokémonPokémon Shuffle
Nintendo Badge Arcade
Wii U: Pokkén Tournament
Nintendo Switch: Pokkén Tournament DXPokémon QuestPokémon Café ReMixPokémon UNITEPokémon TV
PC: Pokémon Project Studio Red and BluePokéROMsPokémon the Movie 2000 Adventure
Pokémon Masters ArenaPokémon PC MasterPokémon Team Turbo
Pokémon Team Rocket Blast OffPokémon Poké Ball LauncherPokémon Seek & Find
Pokémon GardenPokémon Medallion BattlePokémon Tower Battle
Mobile: PokématePokémon Say Tap?Pokédex for iOSPokémon TVCamp PokémonPokémon Jukebox
Learn Real English Through Pokémon: XY Translation ScopePokémon Shuffle Mobile
Dancing? Pokémon BandPokémon Photo BoothPokémon GOPokémon Duel
Pokémon: Magikarp JumpPokémon PlayhousePokémon QuestPokémon PassPokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Wave HelloPokémon SmilePokémon Café ReMixPokémon UNITEPokémon Sleep
Smart speakers: Pikachu Talk
Arcade: Print Club Pokémon BDance! PikachuPikachu's Great Surfing AdventurePokémon: Crayon Kids
Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!Pokémon Get Round and Round
Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal!Pokémon Medal World
Pokémon Card Game GachaPokémon: Battle NinePokkén TournamentPokémon Corogarena
Sega Pico: Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!
Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!
Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!
CoCoPad: Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation: Pokémon Super Drill Let's Learn Numbers from 1 to 20!!
Advanced Pico Beena: Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!
Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!
Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!
Tech demos: Pikachu: DS Tech Demo
Self-contained: Pokémon PikachuPokémon Pikachu 2 GSPokémon Poké BallCyber Poké Ball
Cyber PokédexCyclone 2Digital Poké Ball D & PElectronic Hand-Held Yahtzee
Eevee × Tamagotchi
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