Pokémon Snap

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Capture Pokémon on camera, not in Poké Balls. Snap pics of cute and wild Pokémon in their natural habitats. Score points with high-quality shots. Gotta snap 'em all!

Pokémon Snap Trivia

What Pokémon serves as the "final boss" that you need to photograph in the original Pokémon Snap game? (Genius)

#1: Mew

#2: Zapdos

#3: Moltres

#4: Lugia

In the original Pokémon Snap game, which of the following unlockable items can be thrown at Pokémon to elicit different reactions or poses? (Hard)

#1: Pester Ball

#2: Berry

#3: Hyper Potion

#4: Poké Snack

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Pokémon Snap Fun Facts

In Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo 64, throwing an item at a Magikarp at a specific moment can cause it to evolve into Gyarados in a spectacular fashion.

In the original Pokémon Snap, you can make Pikachu ride on a surfboard by luring it to the beach with apples, referencing the Surfing Pikachu from the main series games.

Pokémon Snap Polls

What's your favorite aspect of Pokémon Snap?

Capturing Pokémon in their natural habitats

Discovering hidden Pokémon interactions

Completing the Photodex

Exploring different regions and courses

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Which Pokémon do you most hope to see in a future Pokémon Snap update?

Eevee

Snorlax

Pikachu

Charizard

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Popular Characters

Pikachu

Charizard

Snorlax

Mew

Bulbasaur

Jigglypuff

Gengar

Magikarp

Togepi

Lapras

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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June 23, 1996

Nintendo 64 Release

The Nintendo 64 console is released in Japan, providing a new platform for innovative 3D games including Pokémon Snap.

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March 21, 1999

Pokémon Snap Original Release

Pokémon Snap is officially released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan, introducing players to a new style of gameplay centered around photographing Pokémon in their natural habitats.

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June 17, 2020

Pokémon Snap Announcement for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo announces New Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch, reviving the beloved photography gameplay for modern consoles.

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April 30, 2021

New Pokémon Snap Release

New Pokémon Snap is released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, bringing updated graphics, new Pokémon, and enhanced gameplay mechanics.

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