POKEMON STADIUM Launches on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass Next Week
Pokémon Stadium is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. We’ve known for a bit that the N64 title would be gracing our presence on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, but now we know when. You can get ready to battle with the original 151 Pokémon in 3D starting April 12. This is very exciting! You’ll be able to play through four tournaments in Stadium mode, go through Gym Leader Castle, enjoy Free Battle mode, and even have a party with the phenomenal minigames. This is all very exciting.
In Pokémon Stadium, you can battle it out solo with your chosen team of six Pokémon across four tournaments in Stadium mode or run it back against Kanto’s elite Trainers in Gym Leader Castle. Winning in either of these modes will secure a spot for your champion team in Victory Palace, but completing both modes will unlock a final battle to challenge even the ultimate Trainer.
Looking for some multiplayer free-form fun? Compete in no-holds-barred battles with friends in the 1-4 player Free Battle mode, or party it up with a collection of nine minigames in the Kids Club. It might be called the Kids Club, but even seasoned Trainers may feel the heat in the Sushi-Go-Round kitchen, or after reaching new heights in Magikarp’s Splash!
Let’s address the Donphan in the room. As of right now, there are some things missing from Pokémon Stadium in this form. Unfortunately, we don’t have access to any of the Pokémon Game Boy games and so the Game Boy Tower feature won’t be functional and you have to use rental Pokémon and they just aren’t the best usually. Nonetheless, I’m pumped to enjoy the minigames again and I’ll challenge myself to beat Gym Leader Castle with rentals only. Should we let you guys choose my Pokémon for that? Should I stream it?
My hope is that with the launch of Pokémon Stadium, they stealth launch Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue on Nintendo Switch Online and include connectivity. This is definitely a pipe dream though, so don’t put too much stock in it. What’s your favorite team to use in the game?