Released in 1999, Pokémon Stadium for the Nintendo 64 is about to turn 25. Yes, this game is old! Yet, it remains as loved now as it was back then. Thanks to its launch on the Nintendo Switch, new fans can enjoy this classic.
Why We Still Love It
Pokémon Stadium lets players only use rental Pokémon. This might seem tough, but we’ve got tips to help you pick the best ones. Before diving in, let’s refresh on what makes Pokémon Stadium unique.
Old-School Pokémon Charm
This game brings back the original game mechanics from Generation I. Pokémon don’t have abilities here. Speed matters a lot, and some Pokémon types like Dark and Fairy are missing. Also, some moves work differently, making the game unique.
Top Rental Pokémon Picks
Gengar shines with its high Special stat. Being a Ghost-type, it’s immune to Normal and Fighting attacks. It can also use Dream Eater to heal.
Jolteon, with its incredible speed and high Special stat, lands critical hits often. Its Electric moves are powerful, but watch out for Ground types.
Kadabra, though not fully evolved, packs a punch with Psychic. It can also heal itself with Recover.
Snorlax, with its high HP and powerful moves like Headbutt and Thunder, is a tough one to beat.
Chansey is a wall with its massive HP and can hit back hard with its high Special stat.
Exeggutor can put opponents to sleep and drain their health, making it a strategic choice.
Slowbro, bulky and powerful, can hit hard with moves like Surf.
Starmie mixes offense and defense well. It’s fast and can use moves like Bubblebeam and Thunder.
Moltres, although the least impressive legendary bird, offers solid Fire-type attacks.
Articuno excels with its Ice Beam, freezing opponents in their tracks.
Zapdos stands out with balanced stats and strong Electric moves.
Vaporeon is versatile with moves like Aurora Beam and Surf, showing off its great stats.
Nidoking demolishes foes with Earthquake, backed by a solid Attack stat.
Victreebel can trap opponents with Wrap, slowly defeating them.
Jynx combines Psychic and Ice Punch to take down various Pokémon, with Lovely Kiss to put foes to sleep.
These Pokémon show the variety and strategy involved in selecting the right team in Pokémon Stadium._PICK_ your favorites wisely to dominate your battles!