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The '''Pokémon Ranger series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー''' ''Pokémon Ranger'') is a series of action adventure [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] developed by [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]] for the [[Nintendo DS]]. The series comprises a total of three different games, and has been expanded into several manga and several anime specials.
The '''Pokémon Ranger series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンレンジャー''' ''Pokémon Ranger'') is a series of action adventure {{spin-off games}} developed by [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]] for the [[Nintendo DS]]. The series comprises a total of three different games, and has been expanded into several manga and several anime specials.


==History==
==History==
The first game in the series, {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, was released in 2006. As the last game released during [[Generation III]], it primarily features Pokémon available in that generation, but like the other Ranger games, it can communicate with the [[Generation IV]] [[core series]] games to transfer over the {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. The movie ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' was released a few months later to promote the game. The manga [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]], set in the canon of [[Pokémon Adventures]], was also based off the game. In addition, a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} was featured in [[PMRS62|the sixty-second chapter]] of the [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] manga.
The first game in the series, {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, was released in 2006. As the last game released during [[Generation III]], it primarily features Pokémon available in that [[generation]], but like the other Ranger games, it can communicate with the [[Generation IV]] [[core series]] games to transfer over the {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}}. The movie ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' was released a few months later to promote the game. The manga [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]], set in the canon of [[Pokémon Adventures]], was also based on the game. In addition, a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} was featured in [[PMRS62|the sixty-second chapter]] of the [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] manga.


[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] is the second game in the Pokémon Ranger series, and was released in 2008. The game primarily features Pokémon from Generation IV. An two-part anime special consisting of ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[DP072|(Part Two)]]'' featuring the game's [[Kellyn|male protagonist]] aired near the game's release as part of the main anime series. [[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic]] is a manga adaptation based upon the game.
[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] is the second game in the Pokémon Ranger series, and was released in 2008. The game primarily features Pokémon from Generation IV. A two-part anime special consisting of ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'' featuring the game's [[Kellyn|male protagonist]] aired near the game's release as part of the main anime series. [[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]] is a manga adaptation based upon the game.


Released in 2010, [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] is the third and final game in the series. Two {{pkmn|anime}} specials, ''[[SS022|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)]]'' and ''[[SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)]]'', were aired to promote the game. An episode featuring the game's {{ra|Ben|male protagonist}} titled ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' aired as part of the main anime series.
Released in 2010, [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] is the third and final game in the series. A two-part {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|anime special|anime special}} was aired to promote the game. An episode featuring the game's {{ra|Ben|male protagonist}} titled ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' aired as part of the main series.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
In all three games, the {{player}}, a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} under the command of the [[Ranger Union]], uses a [[Capture Styler]] to befriend Pokémon and use them to [[Poké Assist|help capture other Pokémon]] or {{ra|Field Move|clear obstacles}}. The player goes on [[Ranger Mission]]s, tasks assigned to them from a [[Ranger Base]] or the Ranger Union itself, encountering [[Villainous teams|people who abuse Pokémon]] along the way. Eventually, the player confronts the villainous team and foils their plans.
In all three games, the {{player}}, a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} under the command of the [[Ranger Union]], uses a [[Capture Styler]] to befriend Pokémon and use them to [[Poké Assist|help capture other Pokémon]] or {{ra|Field Move|clear obstacles}}. The player goes on [[Ranger Mission]]s, tasks assigned to them from a [[Ranger Base]] or the Ranger Union itself, encountering [[Villainous team|people who abuse Pokémon]] along the way. Eventually, the player confronts the villainous team and foils their plans.


==List of games==
==List of games==
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|- style="color:#1d2c5e"
|- style="background:#{{Ranger color}}"
! rowspan="2" style="background-color:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen.
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen.
! class="unsortable" rowspan="2" style="background-color:#3467af" | Image
! class="unsortable" rowspan="2" style="min-width:75px" | Image
! rowspan="2" style="background-color:#3467af" | Title
! rowspan="2" | Title
! rowspan="2" style="background-color:#3467af" | Japanese title
! rowspan="2" | Japanese title
! rowspan="2" style="background-color:#3467af" | Platform
! rowspan="2" | Platform
! colspan="5" style="background-color:#3467af; width: 45%; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Release date
! colspan="5" style="width: 45%; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Release date
|- style="background-color:#3467af; color:#1d2c5e"
|- style="background:#{{Ranger color}}"
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | Japan
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | Japan
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | North America
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | North America
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! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | Australia
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | Australia
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | Taiwan
! data-sort-type="date" style="width: 9%" | Taiwan
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III|III}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
| style="height:75px" | [[File:Ranger EN boxart.jpg|75x75px]]
| rowspan=2 style="height:75px" | [[File:Ranger EN boxart.jpg|75x75px]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (video game)|Pokémon Ranger}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (game)|{{j|ポケモンレンジャー}}<br>''<small>Pokémon Ranger</small>''}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (video game)|{{j|ポケモンレンジャー}}<br>''<small>Pokémon Ranger</small>''}}
| [[Nintendo DS]],<br>[[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console|VC]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| March 23, 2006
| March 23, 2006
| October 30, 2006
| October 30, 2006
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| December 7, 2006
| December 7, 2006
| March 23, 2006
| March 23, 2006
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
| [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]]
| style="height:75px" | [[File:Ranger SoA EN boxart.png|75x75px]]
| April 13, 2016
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
| July 21, 2016
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|{{j|ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ}}<br>''<small>Pokémon Ranger Vatonage</small>''}}
| February 25, 2016
| [[Nintendo DS]],<br>[[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console|VC]]
| February 26, 2016
| —
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
| rowspan=2 style="height:75px" | [[File:Ranger SoA EN boxart.png|75x75px]]
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|{{j|ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ}}<br>''<small>Pokémon Ranger Vatonage</small>''}}
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| March 20, 2008
| March 20, 2008
| November 10, 2008
| November 10, 2008
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| November 13, 2008
| November 13, 2008
| March 20, 2008
| March 20, 2008
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
| [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]]
| style="height:75px" | [[File:Ranger GS EN boxart.png|75x75px]]
| July 27, 2016
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs}}
| August 4, 2016
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|{{j|ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡}}<br>''<small>Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light</small>''}}
| June 9, 2016
| [[Nintendo DS]],<br>[[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console|VC]]
| June 9, 2016
| —
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
| rowspan=2 style="height:75px" | [[File:Ranger GS EN boxart.png|75x75px]]
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|{{j|ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡}}<br>''<small>Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light</small>''}}
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| March 6, 2010
| March 6, 2010
| October 4, 2010
| October 4, 2010
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| November 25, 2010
| November 25, 2010
| March 6, 2010
| March 6, 2010
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]]
| August 3, 2016
| August 18, 2016
| June 9, 2016
| June 9, 2016
| —
|-
|-
! colspan="10" style="background-color:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
! colspan="10" style="background:#{{Ranger color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}
|}


==List of animated adaptations==
==List of animated adaptations==
===Movie===
===Movie===
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|-
|- style="background:#{{colorschemelight|Hoenn}}"  
! Movie
! Movie
! English cover
! style="min-width:100px" |English cover
! English title
! English title
! English release
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{{Episodelistheader|Hoso}}
{{Episodelistheader|Hoso}}
{{Episodelistbody|AG155|The Green Guardian|ポケモンレンジャー登場！セレビィ救出作戦！|Pokémon Ranger Appears! Celebi Rescue Mission!|October 7, 2006|December 8, 2005}}
{{Episodelistbody|AG155|The Green Guardian|ポケモンレンジャー登場！セレビィ救出作戦！|Pokémon Ranger Appears! Celebi Rescue Mission!|October 7, 2006|December 8, 2005}}
{{Episodelistbody|AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part One)|ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！(前編)|Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 1)|October 28, 2006|April 13, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)|ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！(前編)|Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 1)|October 28, 2006|April 13, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part Two)|ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！(後編)|Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 2)|October 28, 2006|April 13, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)|ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！(後編)|Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 2)|October 28, 2006|April 13, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)|ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！ （前編）|Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 1)|November 1, 2008|March 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)|ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！ （前編）|Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 1)|November 1, 2008|March 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)|ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！ （後編）|Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 2)|November 8, 2008|March 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)|ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！ （後編）|Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 2)|November 8, 2008|March 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|SS022|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)|ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜前編＞|Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part One)|November 10, 2010|February 28, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|None|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 1|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1)]]|ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜前編＞|Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part 1)|November 10, 2010|February 28, 2010|Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs Part 1.png}}
{{Episodelistbody|SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)|ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜後編＞|Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part Two)|November 10, 2010|March 7, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|None|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 2|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2)]]|ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜後編＞|Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part 2)|November 10, 2010|March 7, 2010|Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs Part 2.png}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!|ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！|Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!|October 16, 2010|March 18, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!|ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！|Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!|October 16, 2010|March 18, 2010}}
{{Episodelistfooter|Hoso}}
{{Episodelistfooter|Hoso}}


==List of manga adaptations==
==List of manga adaptations==
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| An adaptation of the ninth Pokémon movie, [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]].
| An adaptation of the ninth Pokémon movie, [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea short manga part 1 cover.JPG|120px|Cover of the first part]]
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| '''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (short manga)|ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子 マナフィ]]'''<br>''Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy (short manga)''
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| A short adaptation of the ninth Pokémon movie, [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]].
|-
|[[File:Pokemon Battle Pikachus big exciting adventure.png|120px]]
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| '''[[Set Out!! Pokémon Ranger|出動！！ポケモンレンジャー]]'''<br>''Set Out!! Pokémon Ranger''
| '''[[Pokémon Battle: Pikachu's Big Exciting Adventure|ポケモンバトル:ピカチュウのわくわく大ぼうけん]]'''<br>''Pokémon Battle: Pikachu's Big Exciting Adventure''
| 0
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| An adaptation of the Pokémon anime. One chapter is an adaptation of ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire CY volume 1.png|120px|Volume 1]]
| '''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'''
| '''ポケットモンスターR・S(ルビーサファイア)'''<br>''Pocket Monster R S (Ruby and Sapphire)''
| [[List of Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire volumes|6]]
| [[List of Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire chapters|63<br>2 special chapters]]
| A shōnen gag manga featuring the adventures of an {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters|inept Trainer}} and his rude {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} on their journeys throughout the [[Pokémon world]].
 
One of its chapters, ''[[PMRS62|Let's Go After The Pokémon Ranger!]]'', features a Pokémon Ranger with a [[Capture Styler]].
|-
| |[[File:W Mission Story Pokémon Ranger the Comic characters.png|120px|Volume 1]]
| '''[[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]]'''
| '''W ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー the Comic'''<br>''W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic''
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| 5
| An adaptation of {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}} available online to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]].
|-
| |[[File:Darkrai Mission Story Pokemon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic artwork.png|120px]]
| '''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]]'''
| '''ダークライ ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ'''<br>''Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic''
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| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] available online to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]].
|-
| [[File:Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger.png|120px]]
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| '''[[Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger|出動！！ポケモンレンジャー]]'''<br>''Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger''
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| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger]]'s storyline.
| An adaptation of {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}'s storyline.
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| [[File:Pokemon Ranger -The 1st Mission- title page.png|120px]]
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger -The 1st Mission- title page.png|120px]]
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| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger]]'s storyline.
| An adaptation of {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}'s storyline.
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| |[[File:W Mission Story Pokémon Ranger the Comic characters.png|120px]]
|[[File:Pokémon Ranger The Road to a Capture Master.png|120px]]
| '''[[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]]'''
|
| '''W ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー the Comic'''<br>''W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic''
| '''[[Pokémon Ranger: The Road to a "Capture" Master|ポケモンレンジャー“キャプチャ”マスターへの道]]'''<br>''Pokémon Ranger: The Road to a "Capture" Master''
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| An adaptation of {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} available online to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| An adaptation of {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}'s storyline.
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| [[File:Pokémon Ranger Vatonage The Road to Top Ranger.png|120px]]
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| '''[[Pokémon Ranger The Road to a "Capture" Master|ポケモンレンジャー“キャプチャ”マスターへの道]]'''<br>''Pokémon Ranger The Road to a "Capture" Master''
| '''[[Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: The Road to Top Ranger|ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ～トップレンジャーへの道～]]'''<br>''Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: The Road to Top Ranger''
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| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger]]'s storyline.
| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'s storyline.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| |[[File:Darkrai Mission Story Pokemon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic artwork.png|120px]]
| |[[File:Maru Maru Comics volume 4.png|120px]]
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| '''[[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic|ダークライ ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ]]'''<br>''Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic''
| '''[[Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: Mission Clear|ポケモンレンジャーバトナジ:まんがでミッションクリア]]'''<br>''Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: Mission Clear''
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| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'s storyline.
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| |[[File:Pokémon Ranger Hero of Oblivia.png|120px]]
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| '''[[Pokémon Ranger: Hero of Oblivia|ポケモンレンジャー オブリビアの勇者]]'''<br>''Pokémon Ranger: Hero of Oblivia''
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| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] available online to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]].
| An adaptation of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s storyline.
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==Discontinuation==
==Discontinuation==
No further games in the series have been released after the release of {{game|Black and White|s}} and the start of [[Generation V]]. However, [[List of locations by index number (Generation V)|location data]] and [[List of Wonder Cards in Generation V|Wonder Card data]] for the Ranger games exist in the code of the Generation V games, which may mean that a Ranger game could still have been released in Generation V. This placeholder data does not exist in the [[Generation VI]] games.
No further games in the series have been released after the release of {{game|Black and White|s}} and the start of [[Generation V]]. However, [[List of locations by index number in Generation V|location data]] and [[List of Wonder Cards in Generation V|Wonder Card data]] for the Ranger games exist in the code of the Generation V games, which may mean that a Ranger game could still have been released in Generation V. This placeholder data does not exist in the [[Generation VI]] games.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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The Pokémon Ranger series (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー Pokémon Ranger) is a series of action adventure spin-off games developed by Creatures for the Nintendo DS. The series comprises a total of three different games, and has been expanded into several manga and several anime specials.

History

The first game in the series, Pokémon Ranger, was released in 2006. As the last game released during Generation III, it primarily features Pokémon available in that generation, but like the other Ranger games, it can communicate with the Generation IV core series games to transfer over the Manaphy Egg. The movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea was released a few months later to promote the game. The manga Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission, set in the canon of Pokémon Adventures, was also based on the game. In addition, a Pokémon Ranger was featured in the sixty-second chapter of the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga.

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is the second game in the Pokémon Ranger series, and was released in 2008. The game primarily features Pokémon from Generation IV. A two-part anime special consisting of Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2 featuring the game's male protagonist aired near the game's release as part of the main anime series. Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia is a manga adaptation based upon the game.

Released in 2010, Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is the third and final game in the series. A two-part anime special was aired to promote the game. An episode featuring the game's male protagonist titled Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue! aired as part of the main series.

Gameplay

In all three games, the player, a Pokémon Ranger under the command of the Ranger Union, uses a Capture Styler to befriend Pokémon and use them to help capture other Pokémon or clear obstacles. The player goes on Ranger Missions, tasks assigned to them from a Ranger Base or the Ranger Union itself, encountering people who abuse Pokémon along the way. Eventually, the player confronts the villainous team and foils their plans.

List of games

Gen. Image Title Japanese title Platform Release date
Japan North America Europe Australia Taiwan
III Ranger EN boxart.jpg Pokémon Ranger ポケモンレンジャー
Pokémon Ranger 		Nintendo DS March 23, 2006 October 30, 2006 April 13, 2007 December 7, 2006 March 23, 2006
Wii U Virtual Console April 13, 2016 July 21, 2016 February 25, 2016 February 26, 2016 —
IV Ranger SoA EN boxart.png Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ
Pokémon Ranger Vatonage 		Nintendo DS March 20, 2008 November 10, 2008 November 21, 2008 November 13, 2008 March 20, 2008
Wii U Virtual Console July 27, 2016 August 4, 2016 June 9, 2016 June 9, 2016 —
IV Ranger GS EN boxart.png Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡
Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light 		Nintendo DS March 6, 2010 October 4, 2010 November 5, 2010 November 25, 2010 March 6, 2010
Wii U Virtual Console August 3, 2016 August 18, 2016 June 9, 2016 June 9, 2016 —

List of animated adaptations

Movie

Movie English cover English title English release American distributor Japanese title Japanese release Japanese distributor
9 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea March 23, 2007 VIZ Media / Warner Bros. ポケモンレンジャーと
蒼海の王子 マナフィ
Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy
The Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea 		July 15, 2006 Toho
Summary: When the egg of a legendary Pokémon, Manaphy, with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a Pokémon Ranger entrusts the egg to Ash and his friends—specifically May. May must keep the egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home.

Episodes

Code Screenshot English title Japanese title US broadcast Japan broadcast Time between
AG155 The Green Guardian The Green Guardian ポケモンレンジャー登場！セレビィ救出作戦！
Pokémon Ranger Appears! Celebi Rescue Mission! 		October 7, 2006 December 8, 2005 303 days
AG171 Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1) Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1) ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！(前編)
Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 1) 		October 28, 2006 April 13, 2006 198 days
AG172 Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2) Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2) ポケモンレンジャー！デオキシス・クライシス！！(後編)
Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 2) 		October 28, 2006 April 13, 2006 198 days
DP071 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1) Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1) ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！ （前編）
Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 1) 		November 1, 2008 March 20, 2008 226 days
DP072 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2) Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2) ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！ （後編）
Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 2) 		November 8, 2008 March 20, 2008 233 days
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1) Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1) ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜前編＞
Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part 1) 		November 10, 2010 February 28, 2010 255 days
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2) Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2) ポケモンレンジャー　光の軌跡＜後編＞
Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part 2) 		November 10, 2010 March 7, 2010 248 days
DP169 Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue! Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue! ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！
Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!! 		October 16, 2010 March 18, 2010 212 days
 

List of manga adaptations

Image English title Japanese title Volumes Chapters Summary
Volume 1 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子 マナフィ
Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy 		1 4 An adaptation of the ninth Pokémon movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
Cover of the first part ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子 マナフィ
Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy (short manga) 		A short adaptation of the ninth Pokémon movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
Pokemon Battle Pikachus big exciting adventure.png ポケモンバトル:ピカチュウのわくわく大ぼうけん
Pokémon Battle: Pikachu's Big Exciting Adventure 		0 An adaptation of the Pokémon anime. One chapter is an adaptation of The Green Guardian.
Volume 1 Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire ポケットモンスターR・S(ルビーサファイア)
Pocket Monster R S (Ruby and Sapphire) 		6 63
2 special chapters 		A shōnen gag manga featuring the adventures of an inept Trainer and his rude Clefairy on their journeys throughout the Pokémon world.

One of its chapters, Let's Go After The Pokémon Ranger!, features a Pokémon Ranger with a Capture Styler.

Volume 1 Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission W ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー the Comic
W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic 		0 5 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger available online to members of the Pokémon Daisuki Club.
Darkrai Mission Story Pokemon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic artwork.png Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia ダークライ ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic 		0 4 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia available online to members of the Pokémon Daisuki Club.
Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger.png 出動！！ポケモンレンジャー
Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger 		0 13 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger's storyline.
Pokemon Ranger -The 1st Mission- title page.png ポケモンレンジャー－Ｔｈｅ　１ｓｔ　ミッション－
Pokémon Ranger -The 1st Mission- 		0 1 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger's storyline.
Pokémon Ranger The Road to a Capture Master.png ポケモンレンジャー“キャプチャ”マスターへの道
Pokémon Ranger: The Road to a "Capture" Master 		0 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger's storyline.
Pokémon Ranger Vatonage The Road to Top Ranger.png ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ～トップレンジャーへの道～
Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: The Road to Top Ranger 		0 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia's storyline.
Maru Maru Comics volume 4.png ポケモンレンジャーバトナジ:まんがでミッションクリア
Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: Mission Clear 		0 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia's storyline.
Pokémon Ranger Hero of Oblivia.png ポケモンレンジャー オブリビアの勇者
Pokémon Ranger: Hero of Oblivia 		0 An adaptation of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs's storyline.

Discontinuation

No further games in the series have been released after the release of Pokémon Black and White and the start of Generation V. However, location data and Wonder Card data for the Ranger games exist in the code of the Generation V games, which may mean that a Ranger game could still have been released in Generation V. This placeholder data does not exist in the Generation VI games.

Trivia

  • None of the Pokémon Ranger games have been released in South Korea.
    • However, Pokémon Ranger games from other regions can still communicate with Korean Generation IV core series games.
    • In the core series games, the met location that displays as Pokémon Ranger in other regions is displayed in Korean games as 다른 지방 dareun jibang.

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Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Ranger
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Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Ranger
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