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Game Boy Color · Puzzle
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBC you can also try Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Trading Card Game. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA). Intelligent Systems also made Trade & Battle: Card Hero for the GBC.
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge cheats & codes
11 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Stop Timer | 01006BC8 |
|---|---|
| Game Speed Modifier | 01??A6CE |
| Level Modifier | 01??FDDE |
| Max Score | 01FF42C8
01FF43C8
01FF44C8 |
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge FAQ
When did Pokémon Puzzle Challenge come out on the GBC?
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Pokémon Puzzle Challenge?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Puzzle Challenge multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Puzzle Challenge supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pokémon Puzzle Challenge take to play?
As a puzzle game, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Puzzle Challenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.