Pokémon Stadium 2 Classic
Nintendo 64 · Strategy / Fighting
Pokémon Stadium
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Strategy, Fighting |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Pokemon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 25 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Stadium arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 as a strategy game. It blends strategy and fighting elements.
It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 12 N64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokemon series; on the N64 you can also try Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Puzzle League. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Dash (DS). HAL Laboratory also made Super Smash Bros. and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for the N64.
Pokémon Stadium supports up to 4 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Pokémon Stadium is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Pokémon Stadium cheats & codes
1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Master Code | F100B7D0 2400
F100B7D4 2400 |
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Pokémon Stadium walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon Stadium.
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Pokémon Stadium FAQ
When did Pokémon Stadium come out on the N64?
Pokémon Stadium was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Who made Pokémon Stadium?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Stadium multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Stadium supports up to 4 players.
How long does Pokémon Stadium take to play?
As a strategy game, Pokémon Stadium typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Stadium 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.