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Pokémon Stadium 2 Guide

2000 · Turn-based battle game

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
Ampharos battles while its health and the opposing health bar remain visible. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.Getting startedMove from the first Stadium to Generation II battle rules.
Skarmory appears during a Stadium 2 battle. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.CharactersSee the eight Johto specialties and the role of the Academy.
Ampharos battles while its health and the opposing health bar remain visible. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.Cup rulesCompare level restrictions and the assigned-team format.
Ampharos battles while its health and the opposing health bar remain visible. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.Earl’s AcademyUse lessons to understand type matchups, status, items and damage categories.
Four players compete in the Clear Cut Challenge minigame. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.MinigamesIdentify the action, memory and timing challenges before a local party session.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Learn the Generation II changesHeld items and new types alter familiar matchups.
Use Earl’s Academy for a specific gapLessons and tests explain practical battle concepts.
Inspect Challenge Cup’s assigned teamAdapt to the supplied moves instead of expecting your usual six.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
FalknerJohto Gym LeaderFlying-themed castle opponent.
BugsyJohto Gym LeaderBug-themed castle opponent.
WhitneyJohto Gym LeaderNormal-themed castle opponent.
MortyJohto Gym LeaderGhost-themed castle opponent.
EarlAcademy teacherIntroduces lessons, tests and battle exercises.
ClairJohto Gym LeaderDragon-themed castle opponent.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Cup rulesIdentify the cup’s team source →
MinigamesLearn the objective before racing the timer →

Pictures All pictures →

Four players compete in the Clear Cut Challenge minigame. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Four players compete in the Clear Cut Challenge minigame. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Four lane-based competitors appear in a Stadium 2 minigame. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Four lane-based competitors appear in a Stadium 2 minigame. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Ampharos battles while its health and the opposing health bar remain visible. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Ampharos battles while its health and the opposing health bar remain visible. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Skarmory appears during a Stadium 2 battle. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
Skarmory appears during a Stadium 2 battle. Archive capture; rerelease context may be present.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Pokémon Stadium 2: game and edition overviewwww.serebii.net