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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, 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 [[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, 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]].


==Pokémon Card GB Series==
==Pokémon Card GB Series==
* {{Card GB}} (Game Boy strategy game where the players uses Pokémon Trading Cards to battle with instead of actual Pokémon)
* {{Card GB}} (Game Boy strategy game where the players uses Pokémon Trading Cards to battle with 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)
* {{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==
==Pokémon Pinball Series==
* {{g|Pinball}} (Game Boy pinball game where the player can battle and capture various [[Generation I]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Pinball}} (Game Boy pinball game where the player can battle and capture various [[Generation I]] Pokémon)
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} (GBA pinball, similar to the first game, but uses [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] instead)
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} (GBA pinball, similar to the first game, but uses [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn-native Pokémon]] instead)


==Pokémon Puzzle Series==
==Pokémon Puzzle Series==
* {{g|Puzzle League}} (N64 puzzle, also similar to Tetris Attack, and based on the {{pkmn|anime}}. Only released in North America and Europe)
* {{g|Puzzle League}} (N64 puzzle, also similar to Tetris Attack, and based on the {{pkmn|anime}}. Only released in North America and Europe)
* {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} (GBC puzzle, similar to Tetris Attack)
* {{g|Puzzle Challenge}} (GBC puzzle, similar to Tetris Attack)


==Hey You, Pikachu! Series==
==Hey You, Pikachu! Series==
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet, where the player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (N64 virtual pet, where the player owns and explores various locations with a {{p|Pikachu}}, talking to it with a microphone)
* {{g|Channel}} (GameCube virtual pet, where players watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the Gamecube's clock to unlock new programs)
* {{g|Channel}} (GameCube virtual pet, where players watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the Gamecube's clock to unlock new programs)
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==Mystery Dungeon Series==
==Mystery Dungeon Series==
* {{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|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|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|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)
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==Pokémon Ranger Series==
==Pokémon Ranger Series==
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG where the player is a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} and visits a new region, [[Fiore]])
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (DS action RPG where the 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 including Generation IV Pokémon and a new region, [[Almia]])
* {{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]])
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==Super Smash Bros. Series==
==Super Smash Bros. Series==
* [[Super Smash Bros.]] (N64 fighting game that pits various Nintendo characters against each other. Pikachu, and Jigglypuff are playable, while various Pokémon appear out of Poké balls to aid in combat)   
* [[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. 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 Pokémon Trainer as added characters while Pichu and Mewtwo do not return. As in the previous two games, a variety of Pokémon appear as extra help and trophies)
* [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] (Wii sequel that sees the addition of Lucario and 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)


==Other Pokémon Games==
==Other Pokémon Games==
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (GB/GBC game where the player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
* [[Pokémon Picross]] (GB/GBC game where the player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first person rail shooter, where the player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
* {{g|Snap}} (N64 first person rail shooter, where the player takes pictures of Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]])
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* [[Pokémon Rumble]] (WiiWare action game where you control Toy Pokémon and battle other Pokémon in numerous stages)
* [[Pokémon Rumble]] (WiiWare action game where you control Toy Pokémon and battle other Pokémon in numerous stages)
* [[Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS]] (DS game educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard. It is set to be released in Japan in 2011)
* [[Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS]] (DS game educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard. It is set to be released in Japan in 2011)


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Revision as of 03:55, 20 May 2011

Spin-off Pokémon games are Pokémon games which do not fit the model used by the main series and which 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 main series games to certain spin-off games in order to get a reward, normally a special Pokémon.

Pokémon Card GB Series

  • Template:Card GB (Game Boy strategy game where the players uses Pokémon Trading Cards to battle with instead of actual Pokémon)
  • Template: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

Pokémon Puzzle Series

Hey You, Pikachu! Series

  • Hey You, Pikachu! (N64 virtual pet, where the player owns and explores various locations with a Pikachu, talking to it with a microphone)
  • Pokémon Channel (GameCube virtual pet, where players watch TV with their Pikachu, and uses the Gamecube's clock to unlock new programs)
  • PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (A Wii game where the player takes the form of Pikachu and competes in many minigames while befriending a variety of Pokémon)

Mystery Dungeon Series

Pokémon Ranger Series

Super Smash Bros. Series

  • Super Smash Bros. (N64 fighting game that pits various Nintendo characters against each other. Pikachu, and Jigglypuff are playable, while various Pokémon appear out of Poké 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 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)

Other Pokémon Games

  • Pokémon Picross (GB/GBC game where the player paints by numbers. It was announced in various game magazines in 1999, but was never released)
  • Pokémon Snap (N64 first person rail shooter, where the player takes pictures of Pokémon on Pokémon Island)
  • Pokémon Dash (DS racing game where players play as Pikachu attempting to outrun Pokémon)
  • Pokémon Trozei! (DS puzzle game where players have to line up four Pokémon in a row in order for them to disappear)
  • Pokémon Rumble (WiiWare action game where you control Toy Pokémon and battle other Pokémon in numerous stages)
  • Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS (DS game educational game that is played with an attaching keyboard. It is set to be released in Japan in 2011)
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