Pokémon Stadium

About Pokémon Stadium

Pokémon Stadium brings the original 151 Pokémon to life in full 3D. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, this game focuses purely on turn-based battling rather than an RPG adventure. It allows players to command their favorite monsters in spectacular arenas with dynamic camera angles and the iconic commentary of the in-game announcer.

Unlike the handheld games, there is no world to explore or wild Pokémon to catch. Instead, you participate in various tournaments and cups using a team of "Rental Pokémon." The game is divided into two main modes: the Stadium cups, where you fight through four difficulty tournaments, and the Gym Leader Castle, where you challenge the Kanto Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, and the Champion.

Why Play Pokémon Stadium Online Here?

• N64 in Your Browser: Nintendo 64 emulation used to require powerful PCs, but our optimized web emulator lets you play this 3D classic smoothly on Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
• The Kids Club: Relive the legendary 4-player mini-games (like the Lickitung sushi game or the Metapod harden game) directly in your browser.
• Instant Action: No need to grind for levels. The "Rental System" lets you pick a fully evolved, battle-ready team like Charizard, Gengar, or Dragonite immediately and start fighting.
• Unblocked: Perfect for a quick break at school or work. No downloads or plugins are required.

Game Features

• 3D Battle Arena: See attacks like Hyper Beam, Surf, and Fire Blast rendered in 3D for the first time in the series history.
• Rental Pokémon: Choose from all 151 original Pokémon. Each cup has specific level rules (Prime Cup, Pika Cup, Petit Cup), requiring different strategies.
• Gym Leader Castle: A gauntlet mode where you battle Brock, Misty, Lt. Surge, and the rest of the Kanto leaders in succession to win prizes.
• Mini-Games: Take a break from serious battling with 9 different party games in the Kids Club, testing your reflexes and button-mashing skills.

Controls (Keyboard)

The N64 controller is unique, so we have mapped it to the keyboard for the best experience.

• Arrow Keys: Analog Stick (Move Cursor / Select Moves)
• Z Key: A Button (Confirm)
• X Key: B Button (Cancel)
• Enter: Start
• Shift: Z Trigger
• A / S / Q / W Keys: C-Buttons (Right, Down, Left, Up) - Crucial for selecting attacks in battle
• D Key: L Button
• C Key: R Button

Note: In battle, the four C-Buttons are used to select your four attacks. Make sure to memorize which key corresponds to which move slot.

Strategy Tips for New Players

1. Master the Rental System: Since you cannot transfer Pokémon from GameBoy cartridges in this web version, you must rely on Rentals. Look for Pokémon with diverse movesets. Kadabra, Starmie, Jolteon, and Lapras are famous for having excellent rental stats and moves in this game.
2. Type Coverage is King: The AI in Pokémon Stadium (especially in Round 2) is smart. Ensure your team of 6 covers a wide variety of types so you can switch out to counter your opponent.
3. Speed Matters: In Gen 1 mechanics, Speed is critical for critical hit rates. Fast Pokémon like Alakazam and Jolteon hit critical hits very often.
4. Mini-Game Tips: In the "Sushi-Go-Round" mini-game (Lickitung), focus on the expensive items to win. In "Rock Harden" (Metapod/Kakuna), listen to the sound cues rather than just watching the rocks fall to time your harden ability perfectly.