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Pokémon Rumble Guide

2009 · Action RPG

Box art

Pokémon Rumble box art
Pokémon Rumble WiiWare title-screen artwork used as the digital game’s cover image.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
Eevee fights inside the circular Battle Royale arena with the remaining-opponent counter visible.Battle Royale Ranks and Entry PowerCheck Normal and Advanced thresholds before spending money on a toy that will soon be replaced.
Rattata advances through a forest stage among several toy Pokémon.Recruiting Toy Pokémon and Choosing MovesJudge recruits by Power, attacks and handling instead of keeping the opening toy forever.
Machop fights through a dark cave with the health bar and combo counter visible.Six Stage Themes and Boss PreparationUse the field stages to broaden your collection before returning to the arena.
Paras battles in a woodland clearing surrounded by dropped coins.Terminal Services and Four-Player Co-opKnow where to manage moves, duplicates and a local multiplayer session.
A poisoned toy Pokémon faces Tentacool along a beach route.Toy Pokémon Roster and Collection PrioritiesUnderstand the toy roster without confusing Rumble with the five-generation 3DS sequel.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Power comes from new toysAn existing toy does not level up like a main-series Pokémon.
Qualify for Battle RoyaleRecruit a toy meeting the current rank threshold.
Play locally with friendsThe WiiWare game supports up to four players.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
RattataOpening toyIntroduces the collection-and-replacement loop.
PikachuElectric toyA familiar recruit with Electric attack options.
CharizardFire/Flying toyPart of the original Kanto collection.
MewtwoPsychic toyA powerful late collection target.
MewMythical toyAssociated with special acquisition routes.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Battle Royale Ranks and Entry PowerMeet the requirement with a collected toy →

Pictures All pictures →

Eevee fights inside the circular Battle Royale arena with the remaining-opponent counter visible.
Eevee fights inside the circular Battle Royale arena with the remaining-opponent counter visible.
Rattata advances through a forest stage among several toy Pokémon.
Rattata advances through a forest stage among several toy Pokémon.
Paras battles in a woodland clearing surrounded by dropped coins.
Paras battles in a woodland clearing surrounded by dropped coins.
A poisoned toy Pokémon faces Tentacool along a beach route.
A poisoned toy Pokémon faces Tentacool along a beach route.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Pokémon Rumble: game and edition overviewwww.nintendo.com