Classic Pokemon spin-off games Pokemon TCG and Pokemon Stadium 2 are getting a new lease on life in the Nintendo Switch Online's library! Read our article to find out more about these classics.
Pokemon TCG, Pokemon Stadium 2 Available Now On Switch Online
Both Classic Pokemon Spin-Offs Come With Original Graphics
Exciting news for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers! Two beloved Pokemon spin-off games were unveiled during the Pokemon Presents event on Tuesday. Get ready to dive into the nostalgic world of the franchise's Game Boy Color days with the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and relive classic Pokemon battles on the Nintendo 64 with Pokemon Stadium 2.
Footage shown during the presentation revealed that these ports will retain their original graphics, albeit rendered in a much clearer fashion on the Nintendo Switch. In Pokemon TCG, embark on a quest to become the ultimate TCG champion as you face off against eight Club Masters and four Grand Masters throughout the region. Build your dream deck and prove your skills in intense card battles.
As for Pokemon Stadium 2, get ready to engage in fully-3D battles using classic Pokemon from the franchise's first two generations! But don't forget about the delightful minigames available, such as Eager Eevee, Pichu's Power Plant, and Furret's Frolic. Enjoy playing them with up to three friends!
Pokemon TCG is in the NSO's Game Boy library, while Pokemon Stadium 2 is in the NSO’s Nintendo 64 library, which can be accessed by those with an NSO Expansion Pack membership.
Some Pokemon Fans Call For Original Gen 1 and 2 Games
Following the announcement, Pokemon fans online welcomed the release of both classic Pokemon spin-offs, especially Pokemon TCG. However, others have also called for the re-release of classic mainline Pokemon games, such as the original Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, as well as Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. All these games have yet to make it officially into the NSO library.
The Pokemon franchise began its life on the original Nintendo Game Boy with the release of Pokemon Red and Blue (or Green, if you were in Japan) in 1996, featuring just 151 Pokemon. As of this writing, there are more than 1000 Pokemon across all nine generations of the franchise.
