Product Overview
- Product Name: Pokemon Stadium
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: An authentic Nintendo 64 copy of Pokemon Stadium, this cartridge is in good overall condition with visible signs of use while remaining fully functional. The label is intact with some surface wear but still presents clearly, and the cartridge shell shows typical handling marks from regular play. Contacts are clean and tested to ensure reliable performance each time you power it on. A solid, original cart ready for your next battle in the Stadium with your favorite Pokémon.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- N64 Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Enter the arena and command your team in Pokemon Stadium, a turn-based battle experience that brings fully animated Pokemon combat to the Nintendo 64 console. Every match unfolds in a 3D stadium setting where timing, move selection, and type advantage determine the outcome. Watching each attack play out with dynamic animations adds intensity to every decision, turning familiar battles into high-stakes showdowns.
Expanding the core gameplay of the series, Pokemon Stadium stands out as a strategic Pokemon battle game for the Nintendo 64, focusing on team composition and tactical decision-making. Players must choose moves carefully, anticipate opponents, and build balanced teams to succeed in tournament-style challenges. As a standout physical cartridge release from Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, it remains a must-have for Pokemon fans and collectors looking to experience battles on a larger stage.
Beyond its core battles, Pokemon Stadium offers a range of modes that deepen the experience, from structured tournaments to unique challenge scenarios. The combination of strategic gameplay and presentation brings a new level of immersion to the Pokemon formula. This blend of classic mechanics and enhanced visuals helped establish it as one of the most memorable Pokemon titles on the N64 and a key entry in the franchise’s console history.
Gameplay Features
- Engage in turn-based battles where move selection, type matchups, and timing determine victory
- Build teams of Pokemon with distinct abilities and movesets, creating strategic combinations for each match
- Compete in structured tournaments like the Poke Cup and Prime Cup, each with unique rules and challenges
- Watch fully animated attacks play out in 3D stadiums, adding visual impact to every battle decision
- Transfer Pokemon from Game Boy titles to use customized teams in battles (via a Game Boy / N64 Transfer Pak, sold seperately)
- Take on Gym Leader Castle to face iconic trainers and test your mastery of battle strategies
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pokemon Stadium was developed by HAL Laboratory and released in 2000, bringing the core Pokemon battle system from handheld games like Pokemon Red and Blue into a fully realized 3D environment. It was one of the first console titles to showcase Pokemon battles with full animations, giving players a new perspective on familiar gameplay. The inclusion of the Transfer Pak also allowed players to connect their Game Boy games, bridging handheld and console experiences in a way that was groundbreaking at the time.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Strategy
- Year Released: 2000
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: HAL Laboratory
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496870508
- SKU: 3870
- Format: Nintendo 64 Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.