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'''Spin-off Pokémon games''' are [[Pokémon games]] which do not fit the model used by the [[Version|main series]] and which are not developed by [[Game Freak]]. These games vary widely in genre.
'''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]].


The [[Pokémon mini]] was a small console that only had games of a Pokémon theme.
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).


== List of handheld and console spin-off Pokémon games ==
==Terminology==
The term "'''spin-off'''" has been rarely used in official Pokémon media. However, it has been used by fans when broadly referring to all Pokémon games other than the [[core series]] games.


* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet, where the player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}})
In an interview published on [[Pokémon.com]], [[Pokémon Snap]] and [[Pokémon Colosseum]] are referred to as spin-offs.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-denas-yu-sasaki-about-pokemon-masters We Interview DeNA’s Yu Sasaki about Pokémon Masters -Pokémon.com] — ''"Are you planning to add characters from spin-off Pokémon games, like [[Pokémon Snap]] or [[Pokémon Colosseum]]?"''</ref> A page about [[Pokémon Quest]] on the same website refers to it as an spin-off as well.<ref>[https://pokemonquest.pokemon.com/en-us/news/now-available/ Pokémon Quest Now Available on Nintendo Switch! - Pokémon.com] — ''"Get ready to tap your way through an exciting new Pokémon adventure as [[Pokémon Quest]] is available now for [[Nintendo Switch]]! This title is the first Pokémon '''spin-off game''' created by GAME FREAK inc., the developers of the Pokémon [[core series|main series]] games."''</ref> In the ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' magazine, the games referred to as spin-offs include [[Pokémon Pinball]], Snap, {{pkmn|Trozei!}}, and {{pkmn|Conquest}}.<ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' #278, page 47 — ''"In '''spin-offs''' ranging from [[Pokémon Pinball]] to [[Pokémon Snap]] [...]"''</ref><ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' #278, page 50 — ''"The Pokémon series has a history of great '''spin-offs'''—here are some of our favorites. [[Pokémon Pinball]] ([[Game Boy Color]]) [[Pokémon Snap]] ([[Nintendo 64|N64]] [[Pokémon Trozei!]] ([[Nintendo DS]])"''</ref><ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' #278, page 51 — ''"Making a '''spin-off''' that appeals to fans of both Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition is a tall order, but it looks like [[Pokémon Conquest]] might just pull it off."''</ref>
* {{Card GB}} (Game Boy strategy game where the players uses Pokémon Trading Cards to battle with instead of actual Pokémon)
 
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first person rail shooter, where the player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
==List of spin-off games==
* {{g|Pinball}} (Game Boy pinball game where the player can battle and capture various [[Generation I]] Pokémon)
===Pikachu series===
* {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} (GBC puzzle, similar to Tetris Attack)
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet; player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* {{g|Puzzle League}} (N64 puzzle, also similar to Tetris Attack, and based off the {{pkmn|anime}}. Only released in North America and Europe)
* {{g|Channel}} ([[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] virtual pet; player watches TV with their Pikachu, and uses the GameCube's clock to unlock new programs)
* {{Card GB 2}} (Game Boy strategy, similar to the first game, but including [[Generation II]] Pokémon as well. Only released in Japan)
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game; players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
* {{g|Channel}} (GameCube virtual pet, where players watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the Gamecube's clock to unlock new programs)
 
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} (GBA pinball, similar to the first game, but uses [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] instead)
===TCG===
* {{g|Dash}} (DS racing game where players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
* {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} ([[Game Boy]] strategy; players use [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon Trading Cards]] to battle instead of actual Pokémon)
* {{g|Trozei!}} (DS puzzle game where players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear)
* {{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|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} (GBA/DS dungeon crawler where players control a human who was turned into a Pokémon)
* {{g|Play It!}}, and its remake version [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. Both are games for the PC that simulate the Card Game.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG where the player is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} and visits a new region, [[Fiore]])
* {{g|Trading Card Game Online}} (Computer/tablet online TCG simulator)
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} (DS dungeon crawler that follows the same formula of the previous games, with the addition of [[Generation IV]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Trading Card Game Live}} (Computer/tablet/smartphone online TCG simulator)
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} (DS action RPG that follows the same formula as its predecessor, but including Generation IV Pokémon and a new region, [[Almia]])
* {{g|Trading Card Game Pocket}} (Tablet/smartphone online TCG simulator)
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} (DS dungeon crawler that served as a third game to the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games, with more playable and partner Pokémon, and more missions)
 
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} (DS action RPG sequel to Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, once again following the same formula as the previous two games, and travels to a new region, [[Oblivia]])
===Super Smash Bros. series===
 
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* [[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)
{{Side series}}
* [[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: Ruby & Sapphire}} ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] pinball, similar to the first game, but includes [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] only)
 
===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 Challenge}} ([[Game Boy Color|GBC]] puzzle game, also similar to Tetris Attack)
 
===Trozei series===
* {{g|Trozei!}} (DS puzzle game; players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear)
* {{g|Battle Trozei}} (3DS sequel to Pokémon Trozei!)
 
===Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}
* [[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}}
 
===Ranger series===
{{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: 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]])
 
===Puck series===
* {{g|Battrio}}
* {{g|Tretta}}
* {{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}}
 
===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===
* {{vg|Detective Pikachu}} (3DS cinematic adventure)
* [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]
 
===Other===
* [[PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS]] (DS Download Play demo)
* [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (DS educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard)
* {{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>
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 7 August 2024

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).

Terminology

The term "spin-off" has been rarely used in official Pokémon media. However, it has been used by fans when broadly referring to all Pokémon games other than the core series games.

In an interview published on Pokémon.com, Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Colosseum are referred to as spin-offs.[1] A page about Pokémon Quest on the same website refers to it as an spin-off as well.[2] In the Nintendo Power magazine, the games referred to as spin-offs include Pokémon Pinball, Snap, Trozei!, and Conquest.[3][4][5]

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

References

  1. We Interview DeNA’s Yu Sasaki about Pokémon Masters -Pokémon.com"Are you planning to add characters from spin-off Pokémon games, like Pokémon Snap or Pokémon Colosseum?"
  2. Pokémon Quest Now Available on Nintendo Switch! - Pokémon.com"Get ready to tap your way through an exciting new Pokémon adventure as Pokémon Quest is available now for Nintendo Switch! This title is the first Pokémon spin-off game created by GAME FREAK inc., the developers of the Pokémon main series games."
  3. Nintendo Power #278, page 47 — "In spin-offs ranging from Pokémon Pinball to Pokémon Snap [...]"
  4. Nintendo Power #278, page 50 — "The Pokémon series has a history of great spin-offs—here are some of our favorites. Pokémon Pinball (Game Boy Color) Pokémon Snap (N64 Pokémon Trozei! (Nintendo DS)"
  5. Nintendo Power #278, page 51 — "Making a spin-off that appeals to fans of both Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition is a tall order, but it looks like Pokémon Conquest might just pull it off."
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: Card Game OnlineTrading Card Game OnlineTrading Card Game Live
Misc. TCG: Card Game Entry BattleSay Tap?Card Game: How to Play DS
Card Game GachaTCG Card DexDigital Raid Battle Assistant
Trading 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
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Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Explorers of Time & Explorers of DarknessExplorers of Sky
Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad
Gates to InfinitySuper Mystery DungeonRescue Team DX
Ranger series: RangerShadows of AlmiaGuardian Signs
Puck series: BattrioTretta (Tretta Lab) • Ga-OléMezastarFrienda
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
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