Pokémon’s best spinoff games: As picked by two Pokénerds

When you think of Pokémon, you probably imagine the traditional games: pick a starter, fight eight gym leaders, and so on.

However, the series has experimented with fantastic spinoffs over the last two decades. Total sales for Pokémon have reached over 200 million. While most of that comes from the main games, these extra title have help the series remain fresh and exciting for fans who want more than a new release every few years. It also helps to keep fans invested in the popular Pokémon cartoon, card game, and movies.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.