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'''Spin-off Pokémon games''' are {{pkmn|games}} that do not fit the model used by the [[Version|main 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 [[Version|main 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 are not part of the [[core series]] or [[side series]]. 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]].


==Pokémon Card GB series==
In the Japanese, {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}}, and {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}} languages, 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).
* {{Card GB}} ([[Game Boy]] strategy game; players use Pokémon Trading Cards to battle instead of actual Pokémon)
* {{Card GB 2}} (Game Boy strategy, similar to the first game, but including [[Generation II]] Pokémon as well. ''Only released in Japan'')


==Pokémon Pinball series==
==List of spin-off games==
===Pikachu series===
* [[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 watches TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
 
===TCG===
* {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} ([[Game Boy]] strategy; players use [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon Trading Cards]] to battle instead of actual Pokémon)
* {{g|Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!}} (Game Boy strategy, similar to the first game, but including [[Generation II]] Pokémon as well. ''Only released in Japan'')
* {{g|Play It!}}, and its remake version [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. Both are games for the PC that simulate the Card Game.
* {{g|Trading Card Game Online}} (Computer/tablet online TCG simulator)
* {{g|Trading Card Game Live}} (Computer/tablet/smartphone online TCG simulator)
* {{g|Trading Card Game Pocket}} (Tablet/smartphone online TCG simulator)
 
===Super Smash Bros. series===
{{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. 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.)
 
===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)
 
===Picross===
* [[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 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|Picross}} (3DS free downloadable game)
 
===Pinball series===
* {{g|Pinball}} (Game Boy pinball game; players can battle and capture various [[Generation I]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Pinball}} (Game Boy pinball game; players can battle and capture various [[Generation I]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] pinball, similar to the first game, but includes [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] only)
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] pinball, similar to the first game, but includes [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] only)


==Pokémon Puzzle series==
===Puzzle series===
* {{g|Puzzle League}} ([[Nintendo 64|N64]] puzzle game, similar to Tetris Attack, and based on the {{pkmn|anime}}. ''Only released in North America, Australia and Europe'')
* {{g|Puzzle League}} ([[Nintendo 64|N64]] puzzle game, similar to Tetris Attack, and based on the {{pkmn|anime}}. ''Only released in North America, Australia and Europe'')
* {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]] puzzle game, also similar to Tetris Attack)
* {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]] puzzle game, also similar to Tetris Attack)


==Hey You, Pikachu! series==
===Trozei series===
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* {{g|Trozei!}} (DS puzzle game; players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear)
* {{g|Channel}} ([[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] virtual pet; player watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)
* {{g|Battle Trozei}} (3DS sequel to Pokémon Trozei!)
* [[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.)


==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series==
===Mystery Dungeon series===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} (GBA/[[Nintendo DS|DS]] dungeon crawler; players control a human who has turned into a Pokémon)
{{main|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} (DS dungeon crawler, similar to the previous games, with the addition of [[Generation IV]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} (A [[Version|third version]] of ''Explorers of Time and Darkness'')
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!]] ([[Wii|WiiWare]] Mystery Dungeon titles that focus on {{t|Water}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{type|Fire}} Pokémon)
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}} (3DS dungeon crawler, similar to previous games, with [[Generation V]] Pokémon and being in 3D)
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!]]
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}


==Pokémon Ranger series==
===Ranger series===
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG; player is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} and visits a new region, [[Fiore]])
{{main|Pokémon Ranger series}}
* {{vg|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]])
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} (DS action RPG; sequel to Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, using the same capture style as Shadows of Almia, once again following the same formula as the previous two games, and travels to a new region, [[Oblivia]])
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} (DS action RPG; sequel to Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, using the same capture style as Shadows of Almia, once again following the same formula as the previous two games, and travels to a new region, [[Oblivia]])


==Pokémon Rumble series==
===Puck series===
* {{g|Rumble}} (WiiWare action game; players control Toy Pokémon and battle other Pokémon in numerous stages)
* {{g|Battrio}}
* [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] (3DS sequel to Pokémon Rumble)
* {{g|Tretta}}
* [[Pokémon Rumble U]] (Wii U sequel to Pokémon Rumble Blast)
* {{g|Tretta Lab}} (3DS application for use with Tretta)
* {{g|Ga-Olé}}
* {{g|Mezastar}}
 
===Rumble series===
{{main|Pokémon Rumble series}}
* {{g|Rumble}}
* {{g|Rumble Blast}}
* {{g|Rumble U}}
* {{g|Rumble World}}
* {{g|Rumble Rush}}


==Super Smash Bros. series==
===PokéPark 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)
* [[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)
* [[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)
* [[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.)
* [[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 will return as a playable character, while other Pokémon franchise characters have not yet been confirmed.)
===Detective Pikachu series===
* {{vg|Detective Pikachu}} (3DS cinematic adventure)
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]


==Other Pokémon games==
===Other===
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (GB/GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
* [[PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS]] (DS Download Play demo)
* [[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}})
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first-person rail shooter; player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
* {{g|Trozei!}} (DS puzzle game; players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear)
* [[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)
* [[Pokémon Conquest]] (DS tactical RPG {{wp|Fictional crossovers in video games|crossover}} between the [[Pokémon]] and {{wp|Nobunaga's Ambition}} series of games)
* {{g|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 Pro]] (3DS [[National Pokédex]] for [[Generation V]])
* {{g|Art Academy}} (3DS art game crossover between Pokémon and {{wp|Art Academy}} series)
* [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]] (3DS free downloadable, [[M17|movie]] tie-in game; players collect Pokémon to fight thieves)
* {{g|Shuffle}} (3DS puzzle game)
* [[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 GO]] (mobile application, location-based game)
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]] (mobile application, Idle game)
* {{g|Quest}} (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application, action RPG)
* {{g|Masters EX}} (mobile application RPG)
* {{g|Sleep}} (mobile application)
* {{g|Tower Battle}} (Facebook game)
* {{g|Medallion Battle}} (Facebook game)
* {{g|Smile}} (mobile application)
* {{g|Café ReMix}} (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application, puzzle game)
* {{g|UNITE}} (Nintendo Switch free downloadable game, mobile application, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena)
 
==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-other/ The Pokémon Company website section] <small>(Japanese)</small>
** [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-other/title/ Full product list] <small>(Japanese)</small>
* [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=game-game_list&GameGroup=E Pokémon Korea website section] <small>(Korean)</small>
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/all-pokemon-games/ The Pokémon Company International website all-games section]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/ Nintendo subsite for Pokémon games] <small>(Japanese)</small>
** [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/software/ Current games] <small>(Japanese)</small>
** [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/history/other.html Old games] <small>(Japanese)</small>


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Spin-off Pokémon games are games that are not part of the core series or side series. 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 the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese languages, 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 watches TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)
  • Pokémon Dash (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)

TCG

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.)

Snap series

Picross

  • Picross NP Vol. 1 (SNES game, similar to the unreleased Pokémon Picross. It included 12 Pokémon-themed puzzles, such as Togepi)
  • Pokémon Picross (GBC game; player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
  • Pokémon Picross (3DS free downloadable game)

Pinball series

Puzzle series

Trozei series

Mystery Dungeon series

Main article: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Ranger series

Main article: Pokémon Ranger series

Puck series

Rumble series

Main article: Pokémon Rumble 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.)

Detective Pikachu series

Other

External links


Pikachu series: Hey You, Pikachu! • Channel • Dash
TCG: Game Boy TCG series: Trading Card Game • Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!
Play It! series: Play It! • Play It! Version 2
TCG Client series: Card Game Online • Trading Card Game Online • Trading Card Game Live
Misc. TCG: Card Game: How to Play DS • TCG Card Dex • Trading Card Game Pocket
Super Smash Bros. series: Super Smash Bros. • Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Ultimate
Snap series: Snap • New Pokémon Snap
Picross: Picross NP Vol. 1 • Picross (GBC) (canceled) • Picross (3DS)
Pinball series: Pinball • Pinball mini • Pinball: RS
Puzzle series: Puzzle League • Puzzle Challenge
Trozei series: Trozei! • Battle Trozei
Mystery Dungeon
series: 		Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness • Explorers of Sky
Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad
Gates to Infinity • Super Mystery Dungeon • Rescue Team DX
Ranger series: Ranger • Shadows of Almia • Guardian Signs
Puck series: Battrio • Tretta (Tretta Lab) • Ga-Olé • Mezastar • Frienda
Rumble series: Rumble • Rumble Blast • Rumble U • Rumble World • Rumble Rush
PokéPark series: PokéPark Wii • PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Detective Pikachu series: Detective Pikachu • Detective Pikachu Returns
Playground: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Pokémon game templates


Nintendo DS: Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure
Pokémon Conquest • PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS
Nintendo 3DS: Pokédex 3D (Pro) • HarmoKnight • Pokémon Art Academy
The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon • Pokémon Shuffle
Nintendo Badge Arcade
Wii U: Pokkén Tournament
Nintendo Switch: Pokkén Tournament DX • Pokémon Quest • Pokémon Café ReMix • Pokémon UNITE • Pokémon TV
PC: Pokémon Project Studio Red and Blue • PokéROMs • Pokémon the Movie 2000 Adventure
Pokémon Masters Arena • Pokémon PC Master • Pokémon Team Turbo
Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off • Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher • Pokémon Seek & Find
Pokémon Garden • Pokémon Medallion Battle • Pokémon Tower Battle
Mobile: Pokémate • Pokémon Say Tap? • Pokédex for iOS • Pokémon TV • Camp Pokémon • Pokémon Jukebox
Learn Real English Through Pokémon: XY Translation Scope • Pokémon Shuffle Mobile
Dancing? Pokémon Band • Pokémon Photo Booth • Pokémon GO • Pokémon Duel
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump • Pokémon Playhouse • Pokémon Quest • Pokémon Pass • Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Wave Hello • Pokémon Smile • Pokémon Café ReMix • Pokémon UNITE • Pokémon Sleep
Smart speakers: Pikachu Talk
Arcade: Print Club Pokémon B • Dance! Pikachu • Pikachu's Great Surfing Adventure • Pokémon: 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 Gacha • Pokémon: Battle Nine • Pokkén Tournament • Pokémon 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 Pikachu • Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS • Pokémon Poké Ball • Cyber Poké Ball
Cyber Pokédex • Cyclone 2 • Digital Poké Ball D & P • Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee
Eevee × Tamagotchi
Pokémon game templates


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