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Pokémon Snap Guide

1999 · Photography

Box art

Pokémon Snap box art
European PAL Nintendo 64 box art for Pokémon Snap.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
Professor Oak’s report screen shows the species count and photo score.photo scoring and beginner guideImprove framing, choose submissions and use repeated trips efficiently.
Electrode and Pikachu appear in the Tunnel; the Nintendo Switch Online interface surrounds the original game.course order and unlock requirementsUnlock all seven original courses and distinguish score goals from route switches.
The camera follows an Electrode in the Tunnel, with the rerelease interface visible.food, Pester Balls and Poké Flute guideChoose the tool that fits the reaction and keep the camera ready.
Todd rides the ZERO-ONE through a beach scene, displayed in the Nintendo Switch Online rerelease.all six Pokémon signs and Rainbow CloudUse a course-by-course checklist for Oak’s environmental photo assignment.
Professor Oak’s report screen shows the species count and photo score.key characters and featured PokémonIdentify Todd, Professor Oak and selected subjects with important course roles.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Fill the report with new speciesSome courses require a species count rather than a higher score on one familiar Pokémon.
Improve framing before chasing special posesA clear, centered subject makes a better foundation for a high-scoring photograph.
Revisit courses with new toolsFood, Pester Balls and the Poké Flute reveal reactions and routes unavailable on the first trip.

Characters & featured Pokémon View guide →

People and selected photo subjects
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Todd SnapPhotographerThe player explores in the ZERO-ONE and selects photographs for evaluation.
Professor OakResearcherEvaluates submitted pictures and develops the Pokémon Report.
PikachuFeatured photo subjectAppears in several courses with special interactions.
ElectrodeTunnel photo subjectIts explosion can open the route to the Volcano.
MewRainbow Cloud subjectThe final course focuses on photographing this elusive Pokémon.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
photo scoring and beginner guideStart with a readable subject →

Pictures All pictures →

Electrode and Pikachu appear in the Tunnel; the Nintendo Switch Online interface surrounds the original game.
Electrode and Pikachu appear in the Tunnel; the Nintendo Switch Online interface surrounds the original game.
The camera follows an Electrode in the Tunnel, with the rerelease interface visible.
The camera follows an Electrode in the Tunnel, with the rerelease interface visible.
Professor Oak’s report screen shows the species count and photo score.
Professor Oak’s report screen shows the species count and photo score.
Todd rides the ZERO-ONE through a beach scene, displayed in the Nintendo Switch Online rerelease.
Todd rides the ZERO-ONE through a beach scene, displayed in the Nintendo Switch Online rerelease.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Pokémon Snap: game and edition overviewwww.nintendo.com