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'''Pokémon Puzzle League''' is a Pokémon-based version of the game ''{{smw|Tetris Attack}}''. It has a [[Game Boy Color]] counterpart, [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]].
'''Pokémon Puzzle League''' is a Pokémon-based version of the game ''{{smw|Tetris Attack}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It has a [[Game Boy Color]] counterpart, [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]].


Pokémon Puzzle League is a game for the [[Nintendo 64]] and was released on September 25, 2000. It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play.
It was originally released in North America on September 25, 2000, in Europe on March 2, 2001, and in Australia in 2001. It was later released for the [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] in North America on May 5, 2008, and in Europe and Australia on March 30, 2008 and was released on Nintendo 64 - [[Nintendo Switch Online]] application for [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on July 15, 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1545213151091867648 Pokémon Puzzle League (Switch) announcement]</ref>


The game takes place in "Puzzle League Village." Within Puzzle League Village, there are nine different "places" to go to.
It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play. The game takes place in [[Puzzle Village]]. Within Puzzle Village, there are nine different places to go to.


The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the "Panel De Pon" series which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the fairy motif that persisted in the games for all non-Japanese releases of the series.
The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the ''{{wp|Puzzle League|Panel de Pon}}'' series, which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the Japanese ''Panel de Pon'''s fairy motif.


Pokémon Puzzle League was re-released for the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console on May 5, 2008 in the US.
Like {{game|Yellow}}, it is based directly on the {{pkmn|anime}}.


== Story ==
==Story==
{{spoiler}}
{{spoilers}}
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the [[Orange League]]), when they are called on the phone by {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells Ash that he has been selected as one of the challengers for the Official Puzzle League Tournament. Ash excitedly accepts the offer, ready for a new challenge and heads off to Pokémon Puzzle League Village to compete.
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the [[Orange League]]) when they are called on the phone by {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells Ash that he has been selected as one of the challengers for the Official Puzzle League Tournament. Ash excitedly accepts the offer, ready for a new challenge, and heads off to [[Puzzle Village]] to compete.


To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight badges known from the [[Kanto]] region which allow him to proceed to the [[Elite Four]] and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto [[Gym Leaders]] in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as {{Tracey}} or [[Team_Rocket#The_trio|Team Rocket]], interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight.
To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight [[Badge]]s from the [[Kanto]] [[region]] which allow him to proceed to the [[Elite Four]] and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as {{Tracey}} or {{TRT}}, interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight.


After earning seven badges, Ash encounters [[Giovanni]], who claims to be the Puzzle Champion. However, his next challenger, [[Ritchie]] of the Elite Four, informs him that Giovanni hasn't even seen the true Champion. Ash eventually beats the members of the Elite Four and encounters the Puzzle Champion, who turns out to be none other than {{Gary}}, his rival and very first opponent.
After earning seven Badges, Ash encounters {{an|Giovanni}}, who claims to be the Puzzle Champion. However, his old friend [[Ritchie]] informs him that Giovanni hasn't even seen the true Champion. Ash challenges Ritchie, who is the first of the Puzzle League's Elite Four, eventually beating the members and encounters the Puzzle Champion, who turns out to be none other than {{Gary}}, his rival and very first opponent.


In another puzzle match, he manages to beat Gary, replaces him as the Puzzle Champion and is rewarded with a trophy. While celebrating his victory, Ash and his Pokémon are suddenly teleported away. They are welcomed by {{an|Mewtwo}}, who reveals that he set up the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones Ash's Pokémon. They challenge him to a last fight, from which Ash emerges victorious once again. However, upon his victory, Ash is transported back to where he started his adventure.
In another puzzle match, he manages to beat Gary, replaces him as the Puzzle Champion and is rewarded with a trophy. While celebrating his victory, Ash and his Pokémon are suddenly teleported away. They are welcomed by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, who reveals that he is the Puzzle Master, and he set up the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones Ash's Pokémon. They challenge him to a last fight, from which Ash emerges victorious once again. However, upon his victory, Ash is transported back to where he started his adventure.


It seems as though all of it was a dream, but then Ash discovers a trophy given to him by Mewtwo beside him.
It seems as though all of it was a dream, but Ash soon discovers a trophy given to him by Mewtwo beside him.
 
==Blurb==
Master a new challenge!
 
Discover the most frantic, frenzied, fun-filled Pokémon challenge ever - Pokémon Puzzle League!  Line up three or more blocks of the same type to clear them off the screen. Create chains and combos to send garbage to your opponent. Collect badges from other Pokémon trainers to earn the right to enter the ultimate competition... a battle against the mysterious Puzzle Master!
 
* A puzzle game with a Pokémon theme! Ash and Pikachu are off to the Pokémon Puzzle League Tournament to defeat the mysterious Puzzle Master.
* Six different modes in 2-D or 3-D! Train at Professor Oak's Lab or Mimic Mansion, then challenge a friend or the computer in the Main Stadium. Build endurance in the Marathon Field. Solve puzzles at the Puzzle University, race against the clock in the Time Zone, and battle Team Rocket at the Spa.
* Defeat all 15 Pokémon trainers! Win all their badges to become the Pokémon Puzzle Master!


==Play modes==
==Play modes==
[[File:Puzzle Village.png|thumb|right|200px|The Puzzle Village]]
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Spa Service Intro.png|thumb|200px|Team Rocket in the Spa Service]]
* [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Prof. Oak's Labs]] - {{an|Professor Oak}} will give the player a tutorial here.
* [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Prof. Oak's Labs]] - {{an|Professor Oak}} will give the player a tutorial here.
* 1p Stadium - the arena for the game's main "story" mode. This is where {{Ash}} battles the [[Gym Leader]]s for the title of Puzzle Master.
* [[1p Stadium]] - The arena for the game's main "story" mode. This is where {{Ash}} battles the [[Gym Leader]]s for the title of Puzzle Champion.
* 2p Stadium - the arena for multiplayer battles.
** The {{player}} cannot complete the entirety of the story initially. More and more of it is revealed in the later difficulties as more and more stages are added.
* Mimic Mansion - A practice arena hosted by {{Tracey}}.
*** Easy: {{an|Giovanni}} is the final opponent.
* Time Zone - Here, the player has to clear the board within a limited time.
*** Normal: [[Bruno]] of the [[Elite Four]] is the final opponent.
* Spa Service - This "spa" is actually run by [[Team Rocket]], and will challenge {{Ash}} to a line clear game to get his {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back.
*** Hard: {{Gary}} is the final opponent.
* Marathon - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks.
*** Very Hard and Super Hard: {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} is the final opponent.
* Puzzle University - A training arena hosted by [[Ritchie]]. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves.
* [[2p Stadium]] - The arena for multiplayer battles.
* [[Mimic Mansion]] - A practice arena hosted by {{Tracey}}.
* [[Time Zone]] - Here, the player has to clear the board within a limited time.
* [[Spa Service]] - This "spa" is actually run by {{TRT}}, and they will challenge {{Ash}} to a line clear game to get his {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back.
* [[Marathon]] - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks.
* [[Puzzle University]] - A training arena hosted by [[Ritchie]]. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves. After clearing the first class, the player can play the second class and third class hosted by [[Lorelei]] and {{an|Brock}}, respectively.


== Playable Characters ==
==Playable characters==
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Profiles.png|thumb|250px|The playable characters]]
* [[Ash Ketchum]] ([[2.B.A. Master]])
* [[Ash Ketchum]] ([[2.B.A. Master]])
** {{AP|Pikachu}}
** {{AP|Pikachu}}
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** {{AP|Bulbasaur}}
** {{AP|Bulbasaur}}
* [[Gary Oak]] ({{so|Pokémon World}})
* [[Gary Oak]] ({{so|Pokémon World}})
** {{p|Krabby}}
** {{DL|Gary Oak|Krabby}}
** {{p|Growlithe}}
** {{TP|Gary|Growlithe|Arcanine}}
** {{p|Nidoran♀}}
** {{DL|Gary Oak|Nidoqueen|Nidoran♀}}
* [[Brock]] ({{so|Viridian City}})
* {{an|Brock}} ({{so|Viridian City}})
** {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}
** {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}
** {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}
** {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}
** {{TP|Brock|Zubat}}
** {{TP|Brock|Zubat}}
* [[Misty]] ([[Catch Me if You Can]])
* {{an|Misty}} ([[Catch Me if You Can]])
** {{TP|Misty|Horsea}}
** {{TP|Misty|Horsea}}
** {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}
** {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}
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** {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}
** {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}
** {{p|Magneton}}
** {{p|Magneton}}
* [[Erika]] ([[What Kind Of Pokémon Are You?]])
* [[Erika]] ([[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]])
** {{p|Tangela}}
** {{DL|Erika|Tangela}}
** {{p|Weepinbell}}
** {{DL|Erika|Weepinbell}}
** {{TP|Erika|Gloom}}
** {{DL|Erika|Gloom}}
* [[Koga]]
* [[Koga]]
** {{p|Venomoth}}
** {{DL|Koga|Venomoth}}
** {{p|Voltorb}}
** {{DL|Koga|Voltorb}}
** {{p|Golbat}}
** {{TP|Koga|Golbat}}
* [[Sabrina]] ([[Everything Changes]])
* [[Sabrina]] ([[Everything Changes]])
** {{TP|Sabrina|Abra}}
** {{TP|Sabrina|Abra}}
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** {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}}
** {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}}
** {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}}
** {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}}
* [[Team Rocket]]: [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} ([[Double Trouble]])
* {{TRT}}: [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} ([[Double Trouble]])
** {{TP|James|Weezing}}
** {{TP|James|Weezing}}
** {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}
** {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}
** {{p|Golbat}}
** {{p|Golbat}}


===Unlockable Characters===
===Unlockable characters===
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Title Screen.png|thumb|200px|Title screen]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
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* [[Ritchie]] ([[Together Forever]])
* [[Ritchie]] ([[Together Forever]])
** [[Sparky]]
** [[Sparky]]
** [[Zippo]]
** [[Zippo]] (as a {{p|Charmander}})
** {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}}
** {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}}
* [[Lorelei]] ([[Pokémon (Dance Mix)]])
* [[Lorelei]] ([[Pokémon (Dance Mix)]])
** {{p|Cloyster}}
** {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}
** {{p|Dewgong}}
** {{p|Dewgong}}
** {{p|Poliwhirl}}
** {{p|Poliwhirl}}
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** {{p|Hitmonchan}}
** {{p|Hitmonchan}}
** {{p|Primeape}}
** {{p|Primeape}}
* {{an|Mewtwo}} (temporarily unlockable in VS. mode by entering a code; Player 1 will be forced to play as Ash)
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} (temporarily unlockable in VS. mode by entering a code; Player 1 will be forced to play as Ash)
** {{p|Pikachu}} (clone)
** [[Pikachutwo]]
** {{p|Squirtle}} (clone)
** {{p|Squirtle}} (clone)
** {{p|Bulbasaur}} (clone)
** {{p|Bulbasaur}} (clone)


== Unplayable Characters ==
==Unplayable characters==
* Gary Oak (Boss)
* Gary Oak (Boss)
** {{p|Kingler}}
** {{p|Kingler}}
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** {{p|Nidoqueen}}
** {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]
* [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]
** N/A
** {{p|Drowzee}}
 
==Badges and Trophies==
{{incomplete|section|The trophy after beating Mewtwo}}
In addition to Badges, the player can also earn three Elite Medals and two trophies for defeating [[Elite Four#Pokémon Puzzle League|Elite Four]] members and {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}.
 
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|-style="margin:auto;"
| class="roundytl" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Boulder Badge.png|160px]]<br>Boulder Badge
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Cascade Badge.png|160px]]<br>Cascade Badge
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Thunder Badge.png|160px]]<br>Thunder Badge
| class="roundytr" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Rainbow Badge.png|160px]]<br>Rainbow Badge
|-
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Soul Badge.png|160px]]<br>Soul Badge
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Marsh Badge.png|160px]]<br>Marsh Badge
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Volcano Badge.png|160px]]<br>Volcano Badge
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Earth Badge.png|160px]]<br>Earth Badge
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Ritchie Elite Medal.png|160px]]<br>Ritchie Elite Medal
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Lorelei Elite Medal.png|160px]]<br>Lorelei Elite Medal
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Bruno Elite Medal.png|160px]]<br>Bruno Elite Medal
| class="roundybr" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Gary Champion Trophy.png|160px]]<br>Gary Champion Trophy
|}
 
==Localization changes==
* The hidden developer love message depends on if the game is the Japanese or international version.
 
==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Puzzle League}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Due to a lack of popularity for the [[Nintendo 64]] in Japan, this game on a Nintendo console is the only Pokémon game to be released only to western audiences.
* The majority of the soundtrack features rearranged midi instrumentals of tracks from [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]], with additional instrumentals from the {{pkmn|anime}} and ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** Elements of other games, such as the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]], have been altered between Japanese and Western releases.
* [[Lorelei]] is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This game is the only Pokémon game to be based directly on the {{pkmn|anime}} and have characters such as {{Tracey}} and [[Ritchie]] appear.
* In this game, Jessie and James are seen with a {{p|Golbat}}, a Pokémon they have never owned in the anime.
** Although this is the only Pokémon game to be based directly on the anime, in the Guinness Book of World Records 2011 Gamer's edition, in the Top 50 Characters section, Ash Ketchum was one of them. It stated that Pokémon Red and Blue was the first game to be portrayed by Ash. Although this is somewhat true to an extent, the player does not have to have the same Pokémon as Ash, and the main character does not look like him; thus making it false.
* Similar to the above instance, Gary Oak owns a {{p|Kingler}}, which he has never owned in the anime. However, he did own its pre-evolved form {{p|Krabby}}. Similarly, he also owns a {{p|Nidoran♀}} in this game, while in the anime, he instead owns its evolved form, {{p|Nidoqueen}}.
* [[Lorelei]] is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the anime.
* Several members of the Puzzle League are shown to own Pokémon which they do not own in the anime, despite the game being based on it:
* The player cannot complete the entirety of the story initially. More and more of it is revealed in the later difficulties as more and more stages are added.
** [[Lt. Surge]] owns a {{p|Jolteon}} and a {{p|Magneton}}.
** Easy: [[Giovanni]] is the last opponent.
** [[Sabrina]] owns a {{p|Hypno}} and an {{p|Alakazam}}.
** Normal: [[Bruno]] of the [[Elite Four]] is the final opponent.
** [[Blaine]] owns a {{p|Arcanine}} and a {{p|Charmeleon}}.
** Hard: Rematch against Gary (With Nidoqueen, Arcanine, and Kingler)
** [[Giovanni (anime)|Giovanni]] owns a {{p|Nidoking}} and a {{p|Sandslash}}.
** Very Hard and Super Hard: Mewtwo is the final opponent.
** [[Lorelei]] owns a {{p|Poliwhirl}}.
* Due to this game being released before Pokémon Gold and Silver (outside of Japan), this is technically the first game in which a Pokémon from the [[Generation II|following Generation]] ({{p|Marill}}) is useable.
* This is the first game in which Pokémon from [[Generation II]] ({{p|Marill}} and {{p|Togepi}}) appear outside of Japan.
* It is possible, while playing, to encounter a glitch in which puzzle blocks will keep appearing forever and it is impossible for any player to make any block combinations or lose.<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/protonjon/CalmCodPRChase Fortune Cookie: Christmas Shirt Available? Edition - !eggmas for Info]{{dead link}}</ref>
* Getting a high enough chain combo will result in a question mark displayed as the number of chains the player has performed. Changing the options in the [[Pokémon Center]] can make the display change to the word "Special" instead.
* The internal files for this game contain two unused voice lines. They are Japanese and English audio files of unknown developers declaring their love to their significant others.
* This game originally began development as "Panel de Pon 64", a sequel to the original "Panel de Pon", but this version went unreleased and was instead re-skinned with a Pokémon theme. However, ''Panel de Pon 64'' would later be completed and released on [[Nintendo GameCube]] as part of {{smw|Nintendo Puzzle Collection}}.
 
==See also==
* [[Appendix:Pokémon Puzzle League walkthrough]]


==References==
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Pokémon Puzzle League
Puzzle League US boxart.jpg
Pokémon Puzzle League's North American boxart
Basic info
Platform: Nintendo 64
Wii (Virtual Console)
Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Switch Online)
Category: Puzzle
Players: 1-2 simultaneously
Connectivity: None
Developer: Nintendo Software Technology
Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: Generation I spin off
Ratings
CERO: N/A
ESRB: E
ACB: G
OFLC: N/A
PEGI: 3
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: N/A
North America: September 25, 2000 (N64)[1][2]
May 5, 2008 (Wii VC)
July 15, 2022 (Nintendo Switch Online)
Australia: 2001 (N64)
March 30, 2008 (Wii VC)
July 15, 2022 (Nintendo Switch Online)
Europe: March 2, 2001 (N64)[3]
May 30, 2008 (Wii VC)
July 15, 2022 (Nintendo Switch Online)
South Korea: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: N/A
English: Pokemon.com
Official site (archive)
Nintendo.co.uk
Nintendo.com
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Pokémon Puzzle League is a Pokémon-based version of the game Tetris Attack for the Nintendo 64. It has a Game Boy Color counterpart, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge.

It was originally released in North America on September 25, 2000, in Europe on March 2, 2001, and in Australia in 2001. It was later released for the Wii Virtual Console in North America on May 5, 2008, and in Europe and Australia on March 30, 2008 and was released on Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online application for Nintendo Switch worldwide on July 15, 2022.[4]

It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play. The game takes place in Puzzle Village. Within Puzzle Village, there are nine different places to go to.

The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the Panel de Pon series, which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the Japanese Panel de Pon's fairy motif.

Like Pokémon Yellow, it is based directly on the anime.

Story

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Ash and Pikachu are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the Orange League) when they are called on the phone by Professor Oak, who tells Ash that he has been selected as one of the challengers for the Official Puzzle League Tournament. Ash excitedly accepts the offer, ready for a new challenge, and heads off to Puzzle Village to compete.

To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight Badges from the Kanto region which allow him to proceed to the Elite Four and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto Gym Leaders in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as Tracey or Team Rocket, interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight.

After earning seven Badges, Ash encounters Giovanni, who claims to be the Puzzle Champion. However, his old friend Ritchie informs him that Giovanni hasn't even seen the true Champion. Ash challenges Ritchie, who is the first of the Puzzle League's Elite Four, eventually beating the members and encounters the Puzzle Champion, who turns out to be none other than Gary, his rival and very first opponent.

In another puzzle match, he manages to beat Gary, replaces him as the Puzzle Champion and is rewarded with a trophy. While celebrating his victory, Ash and his Pokémon are suddenly teleported away. They are welcomed by Mewtwo, who reveals that he is the Puzzle Master, and he set up the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones Ash's Pokémon. They challenge him to a last fight, from which Ash emerges victorious once again. However, upon his victory, Ash is transported back to where he started his adventure.

It seems as though all of it was a dream, but Ash soon discovers a trophy given to him by Mewtwo beside him.

Blurb

Master a new challenge!

Discover the most frantic, frenzied, fun-filled Pokémon challenge ever - Pokémon Puzzle League! Line up three or more blocks of the same type to clear them off the screen. Create chains and combos to send garbage to your opponent. Collect badges from other Pokémon trainers to earn the right to enter the ultimate competition... a battle against the mysterious Puzzle Master!

  • A puzzle game with a Pokémon theme! Ash and Pikachu are off to the Pokémon Puzzle League Tournament to defeat the mysterious Puzzle Master.
  • Six different modes in 2-D or 3-D! Train at Professor Oak's Lab or Mimic Mansion, then challenge a friend or the computer in the Main Stadium. Build endurance in the Marathon Field. Solve puzzles at the Puzzle University, race against the clock in the Time Zone, and battle Team Rocket at the Spa.
  • Defeat all 15 Pokémon trainers! Win all their badges to become the Pokémon Puzzle Master!

Play modes

Team Rocket in the Spa Service
  • Prof. Oak's Labs - Professor Oak will give the player a tutorial here.
  • 1p Stadium - The arena for the game's main "story" mode. This is where Ash battles the Gym Leaders for the title of Puzzle Champion.
    • The player cannot complete the entirety of the story initially. More and more of it is revealed in the later difficulties as more and more stages are added.
      • Easy: Giovanni is the final opponent.
      • Normal: Bruno of the Elite Four is the final opponent.
      • Hard: Gary is the final opponent.
      • Very Hard and Super Hard: Mewtwo is the final opponent.
  • 2p Stadium - The arena for multiplayer battles.
  • Mimic Mansion - A practice arena hosted by Tracey.
  • Time Zone - Here, the player has to clear the board within a limited time.
  • Spa Service - This "spa" is actually run by Team Rocket, and they will challenge Ash to a line clear game to get his Squirtle and Bulbasaur back.
  • Marathon - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks.
  • Puzzle University - A training arena hosted by Ritchie. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves. After clearing the first class, the player can play the second class and third class hosted by Lorelei and Brock, respectively.

Playable characters

The playable characters

Unlockable characters

Title screen

Unplayable characters

Badges and Trophies

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Reason: The trophy after beating Mewtwo

In addition to Badges, the player can also earn three Elite Medals and two trophies for defeating Elite Four members and Mewtwo.

Pokémon Puzzle League Boulder Badge.png
Boulder Badge 		Pokémon Puzzle League Cascade Badge.png
Cascade Badge 		Pokémon Puzzle League Thunder Badge.png
Thunder Badge 		Pokémon Puzzle League Rainbow Badge.png
Rainbow Badge
Pokémon Puzzle League Soul Badge.png
Soul Badge 		Pokémon Puzzle League Marsh Badge.png
Marsh Badge 		Pokémon Puzzle League Volcano Badge.png
Volcano Badge 		Pokémon Puzzle League Earth Badge.png
Earth Badge
Pokémon Puzzle League Ritchie Elite Medal.png
Ritchie Elite Medal 		Pokémon Puzzle League Lorelei Elite Medal.png
Lorelei Elite Medal 		Pokémon Puzzle League Bruno Elite Medal.png
Bruno Elite Medal 		Pokémon Puzzle League Gary Champion Trophy.png
Gary Champion Trophy

Localization changes

  • The hidden developer love message depends on if the game is the Japanese or international version.

Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Puzzle League

Trivia

  • The majority of the soundtrack features rearranged midi instrumentals of tracks from Pokémon 2.B.A. Master, with additional instrumentals from the anime and Mewtwo Strikes Back.
  • Lorelei is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the anime.
  • In this game, Jessie and James are seen with a Golbat, a Pokémon they have never owned in the anime.
  • Similar to the above instance, Gary Oak owns a Kingler, which he has never owned in the anime. However, he did own its pre-evolved form Krabby. Similarly, he also owns a Nidoran♀ in this game, while in the anime, he instead owns its evolved form, Nidoqueen.
  • Several members of the Puzzle League are shown to own Pokémon which they do not own in the anime, despite the game being based on it:
  • This is the first game in which Pokémon from Generation II (Marill and Togepi) appear outside of Japan.
  • It is possible, while playing, to encounter a glitch in which puzzle blocks will keep appearing forever and it is impossible for any player to make any block combinations or lose.[5]
  • Getting a high enough chain combo will result in a question mark displayed as the number of chains the player has performed. Changing the options in the Pokémon Center can make the display change to the word "Special" instead.
  • The internal files for this game contain two unused voice lines. They are Japanese and English audio files of unknown developers declaring their love to their significant others.
  • This game originally began development as "Panel de Pon 64", a sequel to the original "Panel de Pon", but this version went unreleased and was instead re-skinned with a Pokémon theme. However, Panel de Pon 64 would later be completed and released on Nintendo GameCube as part of Nintendo Puzzle Collection.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon.com (US)
  2. ↑ Pokémon Puzzle League site (archive)
  3. ↑ Pokémon.com (UK)
  4. ↑ Pokémon Puzzle League (Switch) announcement
  5. ↑ Fortune Cookie: Christmas Shirt Available? Edition - !eggmas for Info[dead link]
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