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'''''Pokkén Tournament''''' (named '''''Pokémon Tekken''''' in Germany) is a fighting game in the {{ser|Pokémon}} series, developed by [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco]] based on their ''Tekken'' series of fighting games. Originally released for arcades in Japan with a trial run at select {{wp|Dave & Buster's}} locations in North America, the game will be receiving a [[Wii U]] port in 2016.
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'''''Pokkén Tournament''''' (named '''''Pokémon Tekken''''' in Germany) is a fighting game in the {{ser|Pokémon}} series, developed by [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco]] based on their ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series of fighting games. Originally released for arcades in Japan with a trial run at select {{wp|Dave & Buster's}} locations in North America, the game will be receiving a [[Wii U]] port in 2016.
  
In Japan, the game will be included in a hardware bundle, which includes a copy of the game pre-installed on the console, the Shadow Mewtwo [[amiibo]] card, and a booklet containing all the character movesets.
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In Japan, the Wii U port of the game was included in a hardware bundle, which includes a copy of the game pre-installed on the console, the Shadow Mewtwo [[amiibo]] Card which unlocks the character immediately, and a booklet containing all character movesets. First-print copies of the game worldwide also included the Shadow Mewtwo card.
  
 
==Blurb==
 
==Blurb==
===Nintendo website===
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{{blurb|title=Box|content=''Command your Pokémon with intuitive controls!''<br>
''Pokkén Tournament has been announced for the Wii U! Starting in spring, 2016, you can bring home the fun of the exciting Pokémon arcade fighting game. In Pokkén Tournament, Pokémon appear more lifelike than ever before, with amazing graphics and smooth, fluid movements. You will love seeing and battling with your favorite Pokémon.''
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''Battle with various Support Pokémon!''
  
''Pokkén Tournament was developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., the producers of one of the top achievements in fighting games, the Tekken series. True to its legacy, this game brings tight gameplay and incredible control to never-before-seen battles between Pokémon. The gameplay is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people—even those who have never played a fighting game or an action game before can easily pick it up and play!''
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''An all-new Pokémon battle experience''
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''Earn the title of champion in Ferrum League!''<br>
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''Compete with players around the world in Online Battle!''<br>
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''Master your moves in Practice Mode!''<br>
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''Two-Player local battle!''}}
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{{blurb|title=Nintendo website (original)|content=''Pokkén Tournament has been announced for the Wii U! Starting in spring, 2016, you can bring home the fun of the exciting Pokémon arcade fighting game. In Pokkén Tournament, Pokémon appear more lifelike than ever before, with amazing graphics and smooth, fluid movements. You will love seeing and battling with your favorite Pokémon.''
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''Pokkén Tournament was developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., the producers of one of the top achievements in fighting games, the Tekken series. True to its legacy, this game brings tight gameplay and incredible control to never-before-seen battles between Pokémon. The gameplay is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people—even those who have never played a fighting game or an action game before can easily pick it up and play!''}}
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{{blurb|title=Nintendo website (current)|content=''Battle Pokémon like never before in all-new, action-packed arena fights! Perform vivid Pokémon moves in all their glory with button combinations through an intuitive fighting system to unleash devastating attacks upon your opponent to become the Pokkén Tournament champion!''
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''Learn various fighting styles of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario, and more. Any fan will be able to learn and execute signature Pokémon moves with a press of a button. Turn the tide of battle by calling upon support Pokémon to assist, and unleash devastating attacks to KO your opponent. Battles await, and it's up to you to claim the title of Pokkén Tournament champion!''
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'''''Included as a special gift in the first edition''' of the Wii U–exclusive Pokkén Tournament is a Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card. When you use your Wii U GamePad to read the card, you'll be able to use Shadow Mewtwo right away. Normally, you would have to fulfill certain conditions within the game to unlock Shadow Mewtwo.''}}
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{{blurb|title=Nintendo eShop|content=''Battle Pokémon like never before in all-new, action-packed arena fights! Perform vivid Pokémon moves in all their glory with button combinations through an intuitive fighting system to unleash devastating attacks upon your opponent to become the Pokkén Tournament champion!''
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''Learn various fighting styles of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario, and more. Any fan will be able to learn and execute signature Pokémon moves with a press of a button. Turn the tide of battle by calling upon support Pokémon to assist, and unleash devastating attacks to KO your opponent.''
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''Battles await, and it's up to you to claim the title of Pokkén Tournament champion!''}}
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
Battles consist of two interchangeable phases: the Field Phase, in which players fight in 3D, and the Duel Phase, in which players fight in 2D. During battle, players are able to summon one of their two support Pokémon, which cause a variety of effects. Attacking builds up the "Resonance Gauge", which when filled makes the player more powerful and allows them to use a super move.
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Battles consist of two interchangeable phases: the Field Phase, in which players fight in 3D, and the Duel Phase, in which players fight in 2D. During battle, players are able to summon one of their two support Pokémon, which cause a variety of effects. Attacking builds up the "Resonance Gauge", which when filled makes the player more powerful and allows them to use a super move. In addition to single-player battles, multiplayer is also available, in which one player uses the Wii U GamePad screen while the other uses the TV screen with a different controller.
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The game is compatible with [[amiibo]], and by scanning up to five once a day players can obtain various bonuses.
  
 
==Technical details==
 
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==Updates==
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|Adjustments to Shadow Mewtwo, adjustments to Reshiram support, bug fixes}}
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==Other releases==
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|''[[Pokkén Tournament DX]]''
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|'''WW:''' September 22, 2017<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMHLx8G1_G4 Pokémon Direct 6.6.2017]. Nintendo (YouTube; June 6, 2017). Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>
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==External links==
 
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 27 November 2022

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Pokkén Tournament
ポッ拳 POKKÉN TOURNAMENT
Pokken Tournament NA box.png
Developer(s): Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Platform: Arcade, Wii U
Category: Fighting
Players: 1-2
Predecessor: N/A
Successor: N/A
Release dates
N. America: September 14, 2015 (arcade)
March 18, 2016 (Wii U)
Japan: July 16, 2015 (arcade)
March 18, 2016 (Wii U)
Europe: March 18, 2016 (Wii U)
Australia: March 19, 2016 (Wii U)
Ratings
ESRB: E10+
CERO: A
PEGI: 7
USK: 12
ACB: PG
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Pokkén Tournament (named Pokémon Tekken in Germany) is a fighting game in the Pokémon series, developed by Bandai Namco based on their Tekken series of fighting games. Originally released for arcades in Japan with a trial run at select Dave & Buster's locations in North America, the game will be receiving a Wii U port in 2016.

In Japan, the Wii U port of the game was included in a hardware bundle, which includes a copy of the game pre-installed on the console, the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Card which unlocks the character immediately, and a booklet containing all character movesets. First-print copies of the game worldwide also included the Shadow Mewtwo card.

Blurb

Box

Command your Pokémon with intuitive controls!
Battle with various Support Pokémon!

An all-new Pokémon battle experience

Earn the title of champion in Ferrum League!
Compete with players around the world in Online Battle!
Master your moves in Practice Mode!
Two-Player local battle!

Nintendo website (original)

Pokkén Tournament has been announced for the Wii U! Starting in spring, 2016, you can bring home the fun of the exciting Pokémon arcade fighting game. In Pokkén Tournament, Pokémon appear more lifelike than ever before, with amazing graphics and smooth, fluid movements. You will love seeing and battling with your favorite Pokémon.

Pokkén Tournament was developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., the producers of one of the top achievements in fighting games, the Tekken series. True to its legacy, this game brings tight gameplay and incredible control to never-before-seen battles between Pokémon. The gameplay is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people—even those who have never played a fighting game or an action game before can easily pick it up and play!

Nintendo website (current)

Battle Pokémon like never before in all-new, action-packed arena fights! Perform vivid Pokémon moves in all their glory with button combinations through an intuitive fighting system to unleash devastating attacks upon your opponent to become the Pokkén Tournament champion!

Learn various fighting styles of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario, and more. Any fan will be able to learn and execute signature Pokémon moves with a press of a button. Turn the tide of battle by calling upon support Pokémon to assist, and unleash devastating attacks to KO your opponent. Battles await, and it's up to you to claim the title of Pokkén Tournament champion!

Included as a special gift in the first edition of the Wii U–exclusive Pokkén Tournament is a Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card. When you use your Wii U GamePad to read the card, you'll be able to use Shadow Mewtwo right away. Normally, you would have to fulfill certain conditions within the game to unlock Shadow Mewtwo.

Nintendo eShop

Battle Pokémon like never before in all-new, action-packed arena fights! Perform vivid Pokémon moves in all their glory with button combinations through an intuitive fighting system to unleash devastating attacks upon your opponent to become the Pokkén Tournament champion!

Learn various fighting styles of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario, and more. Any fan will be able to learn and execute signature Pokémon moves with a press of a button. Turn the tide of battle by calling upon support Pokémon to assist, and unleash devastating attacks to KO your opponent.

Battles await, and it's up to you to claim the title of Pokkén Tournament champion!

Gameplay

Battles consist of two interchangeable phases: the Field Phase, in which players fight in 3D, and the Duel Phase, in which players fight in 2D. During battle, players are able to summon one of their two support Pokémon, which cause a variety of effects. Attacking builds up the "Resonance Gauge", which when filled makes the player more powerful and allows them to use a super move. In addition to single-player battles, multiplayer is also available, in which one player uses the Wii U GamePad screen while the other uses the TV screen with a different controller.

The game is compatible with amiibo, and by scanning up to five once a day players can obtain various bonuses.

Technical details

Technical details
Media: Wii U Game Disc
Digital download
Download size: 3584 MB
Save data size: 3 MB
Supported features: Nintendo Network (online play, online leaderboards), amiibo (read only)
Input / compatible controllers: Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wii Remote (+ Nunchuk)

Updates

Version no. Release date(s) Description
1.1 March 18, 2016 Gameplay adjustments
1.2 April 12, 2016 Adjustments to Shadow Mewtwo, adjustments to Reshiram support, bug fixes

Other releases

Title Cover art Platform Release date(s) Notes
Pokkén Tournament DX Pokken Tournament DX NA box.png Nintendo Switch WW: September 22, 2017[1] A port of the game featuring new playable characters and gameplay modes.

External links

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References

  1. Pokémon Direct 6.6.2017. Nintendo (YouTube; June 6, 2017). Retrieved June 6, 2017.


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