Top 10 Pokémon Spin-Off Games Ranked

IGN dives into the wild world outside the mainline series, celebrating how Pokémon has branched out into everything from real-time action to tactical warfare, dungeon rescues and even AR adventures. With Pokémon: Legends Z-A on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to revisit the most memorable detours from the classic turn-based formula.

On the countdown you’ll find fan-faves like Pokémon Ranger, Stadium 2, Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness rubbing shoulders with strategy-puzzler Pokémon Conquest, the dual Mystery Dungeon gems (Blue Rescue Team and Explorers of the Sky), the timeless fun of Snap, the global craze Pokémon Go and the genre-defining Legends: Arceus.

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