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Pokémon Conquest, known as Pokémon + Nobunaga no Yabou (ポケモン+(プラス)ノブナガの野望; Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition) in Japan, is a formal crossover title with Nintendo and Koei, a combination of the Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition franchises. The first crossover between the two companies was The Mysterious Murasame Castle Mode in Samurai Warriors 3. Although new character designs are included for this title, select characters use altered outfits from Sengoku Musou 3 Z. It is the first game of its genre for the Pokémon franchise.

Hisashi Koinuma, a producer, is excited to work on a Nobunaga's Ambition title, targeting a younger audience and focusing on Pokémon and historical simulation fans. The presidents, Tsunekazu Ishikawa and Youichi Erikawa, are fans of the franchises mentioned in the game's Japanese title.

Their overall goal for the project is to create an easy-to-play strategy game that could appeal to anyone new to either franchise. People who pre-order the title in Japan will receive a rare black Rayquaza card. Consumers who pre-order American copies at Gamestop will receive 5 passwords for rare Pokémon.

Story[]

Ransei, a war-torn land, features seventeen mystical castles ruled by seventeen countries. The protagonist must conquer them to unite them, and if successful, a legendary Pokémon appears.

Gameplay[]

The game aims to capture every castle and unite the country under the protagonist's control through two main phases: the unification stage and the battle stages. The unification stage uses turn-based strategy, with each character limited to one action per turn. Characters can station up to six within a castle, and can build compatibility with a Pokémon to change their strengths in battle. Wild Pokémon can be tamed during battle, and each character has a "Best Link Pokémon" with 100% linkage.

The game follows the evolution stages for Pokémon and features characters changing their appearance based on Link percentage. The protagonist has three different forms based on strength level, while warlords have two or three ranks. Battles take place on a 2D square grid, with up to six generals/Pokémon fighting for each side. Characters can use "Warrior Skills" and equipment for supplementary assistance. Pokémon special abilities and elemental weaknesses remain the same, and special abilities can be used to gain new advantages. Group attacks require planning, and stage gimmicks and treasures can increase battle chances.

Pokémon's performance in battle is determined by their Energy level, indicated by colored arrows. To raise their energy, players can rest or eat ponigiri in the castle town. The game is compatible with Nintendo 3DS and features over 200 Pokémon from alternating generations. Players can trade Pokémon, stage battles, and access downloadable bonus scenarios and events, allowing them to recruit more characters or obtain more Pokémon.

Modes[]

Continue[]

The game begins with the protagonist attempting to bring peace to Ransei, leading to a clash with Nobunaga. After unified castles, the player can choose a legendary Pokémon. After completing the main story, players can access additional episodes featuring unique characters, with a simulation style reminiscent of Nobunaga's Ambition. Rival factions attack and random events can boost ally ranks.

Available scenarios after clearing main story

Start[]

Begin a new game to change protagonist or to fill in other collectible characters or Pokémon.

Gallery[]

View collected Pokémon and characters. Includes Pokémon collected, seen, or fought against in story mode. Characters are only counted if the player uses them personally. Portraits and data for both subjects can be viewed.

Wireless Play[]

Lets players fight against one another or trade to complete their Collection. Players who wish to download events and episodes also need to use this wireless mode.

Characters[]

See also: Pokémon Conquest/Characters and Pokémon Conquest/Pokémon

Warlord Leaders own their own country and Pokémon partners throughout the game. Players control an original male or female protagonist. In the Japanese version of the game, character names are written in katakana as opposed to hiragana or kanji.

These sections are divided based on said character's first appearance within the game's main story mode. Warlord Leaders are the first character listed within the tables.

Aurora[]

Starting place for the player. Filled with Normal and Grass type Pokémon in the beginning. Its battleground is filled with logs players can shove to hurt those in its path.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Protagonist
(male or female)
Eevee
Oichi Jigglypuff


Ignis[]

First rival and opponent. Fire type. The battleground is filled with lava and hot springs. Hot springs restore a single character's health and remove the burning status ailment. Pillars of fire can be extinguished by Water types or by waiting for the pillar's source to be cut.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Hideyoshi Chimchar
Koroku Tepig
Nagayasu Bidoof


Greenleaf[]

Neighboring rival to protagonist. Grass type. To win in this battlefield, the players needs to capture all of the flags in the field. Players can quickly reach the flags by using the bushes on the field to teleport them. Pitfalls appear as traps for the flags.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Motonari Snivy
Motoharu Pansage
Takakage Sewaddle
Takamoto Sewaddle


Fontaine[]

Neighboring rival to protagonist. Water type. The field is separated by a river and two water gates. The opposing parties can open and close these gates in an attempt to isolate their foes. Pokémon who are in the riverbed as the river runs over them will receive damage and will appear on a random spot on the opposing bank.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Motochika Oshawott
Nobuchika Panpour
Morichika Wooper
Chikamasa Piplup


Violight[]

Castle within the center of Ransei. Electric type. The field is divided into four electric fields. If a Pokémon presses on the button located within the four corners, lightning bolts will shock the section directly across diagonally from the button and damage Pokémon in the vicinity.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Ginchiyo Shinx
Muneshige Starly
Takatane Mareep
Sōrin Panpour
Shoun Pichu


Chrysalia[]

Castle within the center of Ransei. Bug type. The field is filled with Pokémaris (giant kemari balls) that the Pokémon can push to hurt whoever is in its path. More balls are dropped within each turn. Traps are scattered throughout the field to prevent movement.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Yoshimoto Pineco
Sessai Spheal
Ujichika Venipede
Masatsuna Venipede
Yasutomo Sewaddle


Pugilis[]

The castle in Ransei features a fighting ring where characters are pushed to a pit, with victory determined by flag protection for 5 turns or defending side wins.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Yoshihiro Gurdurr
Kanemori Timburr
Tadamoto Timburr
Takahisa Machop
Tadatsune Pansage


Illusio[]

The protagonist and Nobunaga face off against a Psychic type castle with a constantly changing battlefield with portals for Pokémon to cross, and capturing flags is crucial for victory.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Kenshin Gallade
Aya Cubchoo
Kanetsugu Kirlia
Kagekatsu Abra
Yatarou Drilbur
Sen Ralts


Terrera[]

The protagonist and Nobunaga face off against a castle, aiming to capture flags on three towers. Pokémon use elevators, while sandstorms push them off rooftops.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Shingen Rhyperior
Yukimura Tepig
Kunoichi Scraggy
Katsuyori Rhyhorn
Masatoyo Drilbur
Kei Charmander


Cragspur[]

Castle which joined Nobunaga. Rock type. Boulders can be rolled down its hills to damage Pokémon in their path.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Ujiyasu Boldore
Kai Pansear
Tsunashige Onix
Ujimasa Roggenrola
Ujiteru Larvitar
Ujikuni Machop


Viperia[]

Nobunaga's Castle, a poison-type ninja-themed mansion, features hidden compartments and trap doors for Pokémon to obtain flags. Violet pools can poison Pokémon, but bathing buckets restore health.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Nene Golbat
Hideyoshi Monferno
Hanzō Spiritomb
Hatsume Zubat
Sandayū Arbok
Chiyome Ekans


Yaksha[]

Castle which joined Nobunaga. Dark type. Its battlefield randomly warps a Pokémon to the upper left corner of the field or a random location on the battlefield; within the enclosed area, they can either grab all of the treasure boxes or leave immediately by opening the trap door underneath the bushes.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Kotarō Zoroark
Shimoyama Krokorok
Genba Pawniard
Danzō Scrafty
Yazaemon Zubat
Isuke Scraggy


Avia[]

Castle which joined Nobunaga. Flying type. Its battlefield is separated by towering plateaus which favor flying Pokémon. Metal springs and bridges are scattered throughout the field to help non-flying types.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Masamune Braviary
Magoichi Carnivine
Kagetsuna Starly
Shigezane Staravia
Tsunamoto Golbat
Iroha Rufflet


Spectra[]

One of the big three castles which protect Nobunaga. Ghost type. Floating fire spirits cause random status ailments to any Pokémon that come in contact with them. As the spirits move, so do the Misdreavus statues. Their movements form an ever-changing maze that may either hinder or aid the player.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Mismagius
Okuni Scolipede
Dōsan Lampent
Ittetsu Drifloon
Bokuzen Dusclops
Morinari Misdreavus


Valora[]

One of the big three castles which protect Nobunaga. Steel type. Its battlefield's gimmicks include rotating gears which can be used to open/block the Pokémons' path. If Pokémon are spotted by the cameras on the field, they will be picked by a crane and dropped at a random sector.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Ieyasu Aggron
Tadakatsu Metagross
Ina Quagsire
Hidetada Aron
Tenkai Chimecho
Munenori Aron


Nixtorm[]

One of the big three castles which protect Nobunaga. Ice type. The battlefield is set over a frozen lake. Ice types and Flying types can move normally, but other Pokémon will slide across it. Sliding ice platforms can be used to help cross.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Mitsuhide Lapras
Gracia Musharna
Hidemitsu Sealeo
Toshimitsu Beartic
Mitsutada Cubchoo
Fujitaka Munna


Dragnor[]

Nobunaga and Oichi's homeland. Dragon type. Its battlefield's gimmicks include a hallway of towers which randomly generate an elemental effect to nearby squares. Gray-colored towers heal adjacent Pokémon while the rest only inflict damage and status ailments.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Nobunaga Zekrom
Ranmaru Dragonair
Kazumasu Gabite
Urakusai Simisage
Masahide Deino
Narimasa Fraxure


Free Warriors[]

This section includes characters not affiliated with any faction in the main story mode, and those who can be played after clearing the game once.

Character Name Starting Pokémon
Keiji Rhydon
Mitsunari Scizor
Kiyomasa Larvitar
Masanori Skorupi
Kanbei Duskull
Hanbei Mareep


Related Media[]

Pre-ordering this title from Tokyo's Pokémon Center rewards buyers with an exclusive postcard set. Other merchandise planned for the title can be seen at Gamecity Shopping, Animate, or at Pokémon Centers throughout Japan. A guidebook, visual book, and an in-depth guidebook will be published by Gamecity. A collaboration placard with the variety program Pokémon Smash! will also be handed out at stores starting March 24th.

The game was presented at the Pokémon booth in Jisedai World Hobby Fair '12 Winter. It was also at Game no Dengeki Kansha Matsuri.

A live broadcast for the game was hosted by company representatives on January 19 1:30 PM (JST). It could be watched online on Niconico Live or at Ustream. The idol and model Akina Minami appeared on stage cosplayed as Oichi holding a Jigglypuff doll at the end of the event to chat about her thoughts for the title. People who attended the event in person could obtain figurines of Nobunaga and Mitsuhide. Another live broadcast was scheduled the same day on NicoNico Live's program Game no Jikan. Osamu Saegusa, the game's director, was present for comments. He appeared a second time on the program on March 15th. The game is promoted multiple times in Koei-Tecmo LIVE!.

Starting on March 17, players of Pokémon White or Pokémon Black can obtain Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza in Japan. Additionally a Black Rayquaza merchandise campaign is being held at Japan's Pokémon Centers and McDonald's in March through April.

Consumers who purchase the March 22nd Weekly Famitsu issue can obtain a password to unlock Emolga and Croagunk early in their game. The game's visual book also has a password for a new Pokémon within it. The in-depth guidebook includes the code for Lapras. Other passwords not mentioned above are listed on the official website.

Tsutaya and McDonald's Japan are launching special Wi-Fi campaigns to celebrate the release of Pokémon games. Players can access Pikachu early on their network, while McDonald's offers mini-games for Nintendo DS network users, including coupons for food.

A display contest for this title was held with retail stores. Contestants could take a photograph of their displays and be judged based on their creativity and originality in their presentation. Consumers enjoyed these displays during March.

Nico Nico Seiga hosted an original six-part comic adaptation of the game called Pokémon + Nobunaga no Yabou ~Ranse Iroemaki~.

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