Nintendo DS · Action / Action-Adventure
Pokémon Ranger
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pokémon Ranger |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Pokémon Ranger is an action game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. It blends action, action-adventure and RPG elements.
Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon Ranger series; on the DS you can also try Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. HAL Laboratory also made Kirby Mass Attack, Kirby: Canvas Curse and Kirby Super Star Ultra for the DS.
Pokémon Ranger is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pokémon Ranger is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Pokémon Ranger cheats & codes
43 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Experience | 02135500
7FFFFFFF |
|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | 0212EEFC
00000000 |
| 99:59:59 | 0212EEFC
00057E3F |
| Max/Infinite Time | 1226EA68
00002A30 |
| Max/Infinite Score | 0226EA74
3B9AC9FF |
| Max/Infinite Captures | 0226EA78
3B9AC9FF |
Pokémon Ranger walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Pokémon Ranger FAQ
Who made Pokémon Ranger?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Ranger multiplayer?
No. Pokémon Ranger is a single-player game.
How long does Pokémon Ranger take to play?
As an action game, Pokémon Ranger typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Ranger 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.