My Pokémon Ranch

My Pokémon Ranch みんなのポケモン牧場
Logo of My Pokémon Ranch
Basic info
Platform:	Wii
Category:	Virtual life
Players:	1
Connectivity:	Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Developer:	Ambrella
Publisher:	Nintendo
Part of:	Generation IV side series
Ratings
CERO:	A
ESRB:	E
ACB:	G
OFLC:	G8+
PEGI:	3
GRAC:	N/A
GSRR:	N/A
Release dates
Japan:	March 25, 2008
North America:	June 9, 2008
Australia:	July 4, 2008
Europe:	July 4, 2008
South Korea:	N/A
Hong Kong:	N/A
Taiwan:	N/A
Websites
Japanese:	Pokémon.co.jp Nintendo.co.jp Official site
English:	Pokémon.com (US) Pokémon.com (UK) Nintendo.com Nintendo.co.uk
Japanese boxart Japanese logo of My Pokémon Ranch

My Pokémon Ranch (Japanese: みんなのポケモン牧場 Everyone's Pokémon Ranch) is a WiiWare title that was announced at Nintendo's fall 2007 conference. It is not considered a game, but rather an accessory for owners of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. It was developed by Ambrella and could be purchased for 1,000 Wii Points. Pokémon can be transferred from Diamond and Pearl and stored on a farm. The player can use up to 8 Diamond and Pearl games to send their Pokémon, which then can be organized in the ranch by factors like height and weight. Players can sort, take pictures, and interact with up to 1,000 of their Pokémon.

The farm is owned by Hayley, a friend of Bebe's. Hayley will give the player information on the Pokémon, which will be different from the info in the games. She will also bring a Pokémon each day to the ranch, for which the player can trade. She will ask what type of Pokémon she will bring to the ranch next.

The title is essentially a Generation IV version of Pokémon Box. However, it is notable that Pokémon Ranch is similar to Pokémon Battle Revolution in that it will only interact with specific save files. This means that if a Pokémon is placed on the ranch, only the game from which it was placed onto the ranch may take the Pokémon back off it. This prevents people storing Pokémon and starting a new game - something for which previous storage titles were quite useful.

On November 5, 2008, My Pokémon Ranch was issued an update with the ability to communicate to Pokémon Platinum in Japan. The update was never released internationally. My Pokémon Ranch will not work with Platinum without this update, and is completely incompatible with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

This title is no longer legitimately obtainable, as of the Wii Shop Channel's shutdown on January 31, 2019.

Blurb

The Pokémon phenomenon debuts on WiiWare with My Pokémon Ranch, a game that lets you watch as Pokémon and Miis interact with each other for the first time. Enjoy the relaxing Ranch life by viewing your Ranch and its Pokémon, taking pictures, and sending those pictures to your friends via the Wii Message Board. The more Pokémon and Miis that you bring to your Ranch, the more fun it becomes!

My Pokémon Ranch can be linked with the Nintendo DS Pokémon Diamond version and Pokémon Pearl version Game Cards to deposit the Pokémon you've caught in these games to your Ranch! You can deposit a maximum of 1,000 Pokémon from up to eight different Game Cards! Make your Ranch more lively by playing with your friends and family!

Features

Initial features

Hayley with a player's Pokémon

• My Pokémon Ranch is able to connect, store and withdraw Pokémon from eight different Diamond or Pearl game cards using the Nintendo DS's connectivity. It is able to store up to 1,000 Pokémon at a time; however, the number rises to 1,500 after the Platinum update is applied.
• Pokémon and Miis can interact in full 3D on the Wii. A Pokémon's behavior in the ranch can be determined by the Pokémon's Nature, moves, etc.
• The player is able to take pictures at any time when on the ranch and save them to the message board or a SD card. Taking pictures of objects can be made easier by applying a Focus Lock or spinning the screen around using the Nunchuk.
• Using WiiConnect24, the player can send pictures they have taken on the ranch to other friends.
• On occasions, the player and Hayley can trade Pokémon on the ranch. Her traded Pokémon can be withdrawn onto the player's Diamond or Pearl game card.
• A Pokémon's Shiny coloring, alternate forms, and gender differences are visible in the game.
• If a Pokémon came from a special place or is level 100, they will sparkle in green or blue sparkles, respectively. If both are applicable to the said Pokémon, then there will be sparkles of both colors.

Platinum update

A screenshot taken after installing the Platinum update. Note the Giratina Origin Forme

On November 5, 2008, My Pokémon Ranch was issued an update with the ability to communicate to Pokémon Platinum. This update has not been released outside of Japan. My Pokémon Ranch will not work with Platinum without this update, meaning the title is incompatible with Pokémon Platinum in regions other than Japan.

In this update, the following features were added:

• The ranch can now rise to level 26, which, allowing storage of an extra 500 Pokémon, brings the total to 1500.
• Giratina Origin Forme will appear if it is holding a Griseous Orb when deposited.
• Shaymin Sky Forme can be added by touching the toy Gracidea, which, like all toys, can appear every once in a while.
• New Rotom forms can be added by depositing them when they are in that appliance.
• New toys and Club Look See members. Eleven new toys were added and the club members changed from 37 to 40.
• Revisit Club Look See ranches.
• A menu is added that allows changing of the song.
• Twelve new animations can be played. Some new animations consist of battles between rivals, such as Zangoose and Seviper, Dialga and Palkia, and Darkrai and Cresselia.
• Photos can be added to or from the SD card in bulk, instead of one at a time. Album size is increased from 20 to 30.

Ranch Levels

Ranch level	Requirement	Maximum # of Pokémon	# of toys	Maximum # of Miis	Events
1	Starting Level	20	0	5	Club Look-See, Events
2	Deposit 7 Pokémon	25	0	5
3	Deposit 10 Pokémon	30	0	5
4	Deposit 15 Pokémon	40	1	10	Unlocks Toy Box deliveries
5	Deposit 20 Pokémon	50	1	10	Unlocks Free Mode (free camera)
6	Deposit 30 Pokémon	60	1	10
7	Deposit 40 Pokémon	80	1	10	Unlocks Look at My Ranch
8	Deposit 50 Pokémon	100	2	15
9	Deposit 60 Pokémon	150	2	15
10	Deposit 80 Pokémon	200	2	15	Unlocks Favorites
11	Deposit 100 Pokémon	250	3	20
12	Deposit 120 Pokémon	300	3	20
13	Deposit 150 Pokémon	350	3	20
14	Deposit 200 Pokémon	400	3	20
15	Deposit 250 Pokémon	500	4	20	Phione available for trade
16	Deposit 300 Pokémon	600	4	20
17	Deposit 350 Pokémon	700	4	20
18	Deposit 400 Pokémon	800	4	20
19	Deposit 450 Pokémon	900	4	20
20	Deposit 500 Pokémon	1000	5	20	Hayley's Pokémon are moved to a barn, Poké Pallete toy appears in toy boxes
21	Deposit 600 Pokémon	1000	5	20
22	Deposit 700 Pokémon	1000	5	20
23	Deposit 800 Pokémon	1000	5	20
24	Deposit 900 Pokémon	1000	5	20
25	Deposit 999 Pokémon	1000	6	20	Mew available for trade
26	Deposit 1000 Pokémon	1500	6	20	Platinum update only

Pokémon

Wanted Pokémon

Details on how to catch a Wanted Pokémon

Once a player has stored Pokémon from their Generation IV Pokémon game for the first time, Hayley will take the player's Pokédex data and request "Wanted Pokémon" from it, Pokémon that are typically not yet in the player's Pokédex. Once the player's Pokédex is filled, not counting event-only Pokémon, she'll compliment the player on their Pokédex and start requesting ones that the player has already caught. The game will provide the player with all the information on acquiring the listed Pokémon, including information on a Pokémon's pre-evolved form, and if an item is needed to evolve it, where that item can be found. This can be used to both assist and motivate said player into completing their Pokédex.

The player is given 10 days to acquire this Pokémon until the post is removed and a new one is made.

"Wanted Pokémon" requests are not tied to specific game carts. If one player deposits a Pokémon that Hayley requested from another player, it will be taken off the Wanted list and she will ask the player to show the other player how to find Pokémon. If all of the Wanted posts expire, Hayley will ask the player to connect their Nintendo DS so new ones can be made.

Hayley's trades

Main article: Hayley's trades

Whenever the player brings in one of the "Wanted Pokémon", Hayley will offer to trade one of her Pokémon for it, and the Pokémon received will be one of the following twenty and will know a TM, Egg move, or have something else that makes them unique. The Pokémon available for trade are limited to ones that Hayley has already brought to the ranch. She will occasionally bring a tradeable when the player chooses "No" for both answers when Hayley asks what kind of Pokémon she should bring to the ranch the next day.

All of these Pokémon will have the OT Hayley (English) or ユカリ (Japanese) and the Trainer ID number 01000. Note that all of the Pokémon with specific Natures cannot have a different Nature, gender, or Ability, and they cannot be Shiny.

Special Pokémon

These two Pokémon are only available once certain requirements are fulfilled. Once 250 Pokémon are present on the ranch, the ranch will expand and jump to a new level. When this level is obtained, Hayley will add a new Pokémon to the "Wanted" board, Leafeon. When Leafeon is brought to the ranch, she will offer to trade it for her Phione. When 999 Pokémon are present, the ranch will expand and jump to level 25, the maximum level outside of the Platinum update. Once this level is obtained, a new wanted Pokémon will be added. Hayley is now asking for any Pokémon Egg. When the egg is brought, she will offer to trade it for her Mew.

Phione

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Battle Moves		Ribbons
PHIONE		Dex No.	0489	Random nature.	Grass	Grass Knot	None
Lv. 50		Type		Jun. 9, 2008	Water	Rain Dance
		Water		Unknown	Lovely place	Psychic		Rest
		OT	Hayley	Met at Lv. 50.	Water	Surf
		ID No.	01000		There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability. It may be obtained on any date, beginning from when it was released. It was available in all regions.
Item		Ability
None		Hydration
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date .
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution

Mew

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Battle Moves		Ribbons
MEW			Dex No.	0151	Random nature.	Grass	Synthesis	None
Lv. 50		Type		Jun. 9, 2008	Normal	Return
		Psychic		Unknown	Lovely place	Psychic	Hypnosis
		OT	Hayley	Met at Lv. 50.	Psychic	Teleport
		ID No.	01000		There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability. It may be obtained on any date, beginning from when it was released. It was available in all regions.
Item		Ability
None		Synchronize
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date .
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution

Events

A typical totem pole

Regular events happen around the ranch at all times; Miis may interact with Pokémon by dancing with them or running away from them, mend fences, or sit down and observe Pokémon. Pokémon occasionally use attacks on each other (though causing no adverse effect), greet each other, or run away from Pokémon with type advantages against them. Attacks are not specialized, but are general type attacks; for example, there is no Fire Blast or Thunder Fang, only generic, type-specific attacks such as Electric Pokémon electrocuting others or Fire-type Pokémon breathing fire.

Every 15 minutes, a random event in the ranch will occur. These events don't have any real significance and are only intended for a good picture opportunity. Some events only occur after the player has a certain amount of Pokémon or certain kind of Pokémon in the ranch.

Initial events

1. Attention - Deposit at least 1 Pokémon
2. ZigZag Parade - Deposit at least 25 Zigzagoon
3. Dash - Deposit Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Meowth, Teddiursa, Munchlax and Torchic
4. Sky Parade - Deposit at least 11 Pokémon that levitate about the ranch
5. Totem Pole - Deposit at least 5 Pokémon
6. Hop-Hop - Deposit at least 20 Cleffa
7. Pikachu Party - Deposit at least 20 Pikachu
8. Circle Dance - Deposit at least 20 Pokémon of the same species
9. Ring Dance - Deposit at least 20 Pokémon of the same type
10. ZigZag Dance - Deposit at least 20 Zigzagoon
11. Slow Waltz - Deposit at least 10 of each: Illumise and Volbeat
12. Do the Wave - Deposit 8 Minun and 8 Plusle
13. Chorus - Deposit at least 10: Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, and/or Wigglytuff
14. Carousel - Deposit at least 40: Ponyta, Rapidash, Stantler, and/or Girafarig
15. Clock - Deposit 20 or more Pokémon
16. Keyboard - Deposit all 28 forms of Unown

New Platinum events

1. Dizzy Dance (クラクラダンス) - Deposit at least 20 Spinda
2. Sumo Parade (ドスコイパレード) - Deposit at least 20: Makuhita and/or Hariyama
3. Torunament (トーナメント) - Deposit 8 Fighting type Pokémon
4. Whack-a-Mole (ディグポン) - Deposit 12 Diglett and/or Dugtrio, and 1 Rock type Pokémon
5. Oshikura Manju (オシクラマンジュウ) - Deposit 20 Wynaut
6. Flower Dance (フラワーダンス) - Deposit 20 of Bellossom, Skiploom, Sunflora and/or Cherrim
7. Journey (タビダチ) - Deposit 20 Jumpluff
8. Orbit (キドウ) - Deposit a Solrock and Lunatone, and at least 2 round Pokémon such as; Wailmer, Shelgon, Togepi, Gastly, Tangrowth, Seedot, Drifloon, Spheal, Exeggcute, Glalie, Forretress, Natu, Marill, Chansey or Jumpluff
9. Resurrection (フッカツ) - Deposit at least 7 Fossil Pokémon
10. Facing North (キタムキ) - Deposit 10 Nosepass and/or Probopass
11. Surfing Jump (スイスイジャンプ) - Deposit 20 or more Water type Pokémon that live in the water
12. Showdown (タイケツ) - Deposit two Rival Pokémon. The following pairs are documented to trigger the event;
    1. Dialga vs Palkia
    2. Kyogre vs Groudon
    3. Zangoose vs Seviper
    4. Kingler vs Crawdaunt
    5. Krabby vs Corphish
    6. Farfetch'd vs Farfetch'd
    7. Hitmonchan vs Hitmonlee
    8. Beautifly vs Finneon/Lumineon
    9. Heracross vs Pinsir
    10. Cranidos vs Shieldon
    11. Rampardos vs Bastiodon
    12. Elekid vs Magby
    13. Electabuzz vs Magmar
    14. Electivire vs Magmortar
    15. Dragonite vs Salamence
13. Rotom Roulette (ロトムルーレット) - Deposit all 6 forms of Rotom

Toys

Toys with which Pokémon and Miis may play are delivered to the ranch every day from Level 4 onwards (when the user has deposited 15 Pokémon into the Ranch). The type of toys delivered randomly changes every day, and the amount of toys depends on the level of the ranch. Each toy comes in a present box, which must be picked up and dropped to open.

Initial toys

The following is a list of toys available in My Pokémon Ranch:

Name	Japanese Name	Picture	Description	In-game captions
Attractor	ひきよせマシン Hikiyose mashin		A magnetic device that Miis can use to draw Pokémon to them.	(Mii) might want to attract attention...
Bonfire	たきび Takibi		A fire that Pokémon and Miis can watch. Pokémon can be burned. Water type attacks temporarily douse the flames.	(Pokémon) is enjoying the Bonfire. If burned: (Pokémon) came too close to the Bonfire.
Bounce-Back Ball	ポケモンボール Pokemon bōru		An incredibly bouncy striped ball that knocks away any Pokémon and Miis it hits while moving. The faster the ball's speed, the farther the victim is sent flying.	(None)
Burst Ball	ビックリボール Bikkuri bōru		A large round bomb (red with white stars) that explodes whenever touched, sending victims flying.	KA-BOOM!
Challenger	チャレンジマシン Charenjimashin		A dummy that can be challenged by a Pokémon by touching it. If Pokémon dodge the attacks, it spits out treats in celebration.	(Pokémon) challenged the challenger. If the Pokémon wins: The challenge was a success! If the Pokémon loses: The challenge was a failure!
Fountain	ふんすい Funsui		A water fountain that Pokémon or Miis can use to give them a brief lift. Fire type Pokémon are scared away.	(Pokémon) is having a good time.
Leader Flag	リーダーのはた Rīdā no hata		A flag that Miis can use to lead a parade of Pokémon in a large group.	(Mii) picked up the Leader Flag.
Parade Drum	パレードたいこ Parēdo taiko		A drum that Miis can pick up and beat rythmically, used to lead a parade of Pokémon in a long line.	(Mii) is marching.
Pitfall	おとしあな Otoshi ana		A mound of dirt on the ground, which open into a hole that Pokémon and Miis can jump into. They return falling from the sky. Large Pokémon (e.g. Lapras or Wailord) will not fit.	(Pokémon) dived into the Pitfall. If too big: It’s too big to fit in a Pitfall.
Poké Balloons	ポケモンふうせん Pokemon fūsen		Balloons that a Pokémon or Mii can attach to their head in order to fly around.	Is (Pokémon) taking a stroll in the sky?
Poké Bell	ポケモンベル Pokemon beru		A Mii can use this to attract Pokémon with a ringing noise.	(None)
Poké Cushion	ポケモンクッション Pokemon kusshon		A round blue cushion. Miis can pick the cushion up and place it on their head, so that Pokémon can jump and rest on it. Heavy Pokémon will stun the Mii.	Heavy Pokémon: Oh!? Light Pokémon: (Mii) put (Pokémon) up high.
Poké Microphone	ポケモンマイク Pokemon maiku		A Microphone that Pokémon can cry into. Their cries into the microphone will be heard through the Wii Remote's speaker.	(None)
Poké Pendulum	ポケモンふりこ Pokemon furiko		A pendulum that attracts Pokémon with a hypnotic effect and can put them to sleep if they watch for too long. May occasionally confuse a Pokémon instead of hypnotizing it.	(Pokémon) is staring at the Poké Pendulum.
Poké Rocket	ポケモンロケット Pokemon roketto		A large circus cannon. Pokémon can jump inside the barrel, then after the rocket aims, it launches the Pokémon.	Is (Pokémon) trying to blast off to somewhere?
Poké Palette			An artist's paint palette. One Pokémon summons all of the Pokémon in the Ranch, to gather into a mosaic of that Pokémon. Unlocked when the user has deposited 500 Pokémon into the Ranch.	(Pokémon) seems to be calling everybody.
Round Rock	ころがりいわ Korogari i wa		When attacked, the rock moves. Pokémon then try to dodge it. Failure results in them being flattened.	(Pokémon) dodged well. (Pokémon/Mii) ran away. (Pokémon) enjoyed the Round Rock challenge.
Slippery Peel	すべるかわ Suberu kawa		A banana peel that trips Pokémon and Miis who step on it.	Oh!?
Snowman	ゆきだるま Yuki daruma		Will freeze Pokémon and Miis who get too close. Temporarily shrinks under certain attacks (e.g. Fire type). Pokémon weak to the Ice type tend to run away.	Is (Pokémon) interested in Snowman?
Spin Ride	かいてんだい Kai ten dai		Shaped like a tree trunk, Pokémon and Miis can jump on it for a quick spin. Miis can become alarmed when spinning, and temporarily confused when spun off.	(Pokémon/Mii) is spinning around.
Spring Stand	ジャンプだい Janpu dai		Pokémon can jump onto the stand and then will be sprung into the sky, landing not far away.	(Pokémon) jumped really high.
Stinky Ball	においだま Nioidama		Miis can pick this up, thereby releasing a stench that repels Pokémon and Miis, causing the carrying Mii to become worried. Once the Mii gets annoyed with it, he/she tosses it.	(Mii) picked up something unusual!
Training Bag	わざかけマット Waza kake matto		A bag with a target on it for Pokémon to use their attacks on.	(Pokémon) is practicing a move.

The result of Purugly using the Poké Palette

New Platinum toys

The following new toys are made available with My Pokémon Ranch's Platinum update:

Name	Japanese name	Picture	Description	In-game captions
Apple Box	はこ Hako		A box with pictures of apples on the sides. Comes in 2 sizes. Pokémon can sit in it, and run in circles in the larger box. Miis can pick up the small box and carry Pokémon around in it.	(ポケモン) が こっちを みてる (Pokémon) is looking over here.
Birthday Cake	バースデーケーキ Bāsudēkēki		An elaborate birthday cake, complete with strawberries and Pokémon toppers. It only appears in toy boxes on a Mii’s birthday. When that specific Mii approaches the cake, an event occurs where Miis and Pokémon gather round it while confetti rains from the sky. The Mii then blows out the birthday candles.	ハッピーバースデー (Mii)! Happy Birthday (Mii)!
Bound Pad	バウンドマット Baundomatto		A pink flan-shaped structure. Pokémon that charge into its side are flung backwards.	(ポケモン) はねかえされた (Pokémon) was repelled.
Dice	さいころ Sai koro		A six-sided, multicolored dice. Can be rolled by the player, Miis and Pokemon: 1 - Produces a Stinky Ball effect. 2 - Plays the first few notes of Jigglypuff's Lullaby and puts nearby Pokémon to sleep. 3 - No effect. 4 - No effect. 5 - Gives out some treats. 6 - Gives out lots of treats.	(ポケモン) さいころを ふった (Pokémon) shook the dice.
Flower	おはな Ohana		A red Gracidea flower. This flower spreads pollen when Pokémon inspect it. It allows Shaymin to turn into its Sky Forme.	おはなは よい かおりが するみたい Flowers seem to have a nice scent.
Lamp	ランプ Ranpu		A small lamppost. The lightbulb on top can turn on and off. It can electrocute Pokémon / Miis that get too close.	ランプ は きえた The lamp went out. If electrocuted: (ポケモン) は しびれた (Pokémon) is numb. If Electric type touches: ランプは かがやいた The lamp is shining.
Magnet	くっつけマシン Kuttsuke mashin		A cartoonish horseshoe-shaped magnet. Allows the user to pick up several Pokémon / Miis at a time.	(None)
Picture Frame / Large Picture Frame	がくぶち Gakubuchi / おおきいがくぶち Ōkī gakubuchi		An empty, freestanding frame that Pokémon will stand behind to pose for photos. Sometimes Pokémon will push against it and be flicked away.	(ポケモン) がくぶちが きになってるのかな I wonder if (Pokémon) is worried about the picture frame. When thrown: あっ! Ah!
Tree	ぼくじょうのき Bokuji ~younoki		A tall, slim tree. Decorative item. Pokémon can nudge it to move it slightly.	(ポケモン) まちあわせを してるみたい (Pokémon) seems to be in a town.
Twirler	クルクル Kurukuru		A dark blue turbine, lying down. Pokémon can rush into it to make it spin, and it will produce a jet of steam from its top.	(ポケモン)は クルクルを まわした (Pokémon) turned round and round.

Club Look-See

Main article: Club Look-See

Penny, a member of Club Look-See, whose ranch has an egg theme.

Club Look-See is a group of people that will come to the Ranch and invite the player to see their Ranch. Each member is assigned a number (#1, #2, #3, and so on) and they will appear in order of their number on a random day when the user "logs in".

Each member's Ranch has a certain theme, which means that their Ranch is filled with certain types of Pokémon. Each member's Mii also typically bears some resemblance to the Pokémon they have.

After all 37 (40 in Platinum) members have been met for the first time, they will re-appear in the future, but not in order. Members the player has met can be revisited at any time (selected from a menu) in the Platinum update.

Staff

Main article: Staff of My Pokémon Ranch

Reception

My Pokémon Ranch received generally negative reviews. The largest criticisms of the game was the lack of interaction with the game, and the fact that the player has to own a copy of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl for the majority of the game's features to be accessible. In addition, some reviewers criticized the game's Mii-like graphics, with IGN calling it "the ugliest Pokémon game to hit any video game system". The game received an average score of 47% on Metacritic.

Trivia

• Some Pokémon have certain characteristics exclusive to the species: for example, Mankey is often angry, and Weezing will occasionally emit a yellow, stinky gas that scares away other Pokémon (similar to the toy Stinky ball).

References

Side series games

Stadium series

Stadium (Japanese) • Stadium • Stadium 2

Storage software

Box RS • My Pokémon Ranch • Bank (Poké Transporter) • HOME

Orre games

Colosseum • XD: Gale of Darkness

Other games

Battle Revolution • Pokéwalker • Dream World • Dream Radar

Pokémon games

Core series • Side series • Spin-off series • Pokémon mini • Individual spin-offs • Betas • Demos

This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games.