Pokemon Pinball (Game Boy Color) - RetroAchievements/guides GitHub Wiki
1) Synopsis
Achievement Info
Total Achievements: 37
Total Points: 418
Difficulty Info
Set Difficulty: Fairly simple, but also tedious.
Approximate time to Master: Many Hours
Minimum Number of Playthroughs Needed: 1
Number of Missable Achievements: None
Does Difficulty Affect Achievements?: N/A
Compatibility Info
Compatible MD5 Checksums
fbe20570c2e52c937a9395024069ba3c - USA - Used to make achievements
852d68f167a5957f5e73954763f36ada - Japan
Not Compatible
3757c89c36bec5e2093741a3e51d22df - Europe
2) Introduction
Pokémon Pinball is a pinball game based on Pokémon for the Gameboy Color. As the title suggests, the gameplay is pinball-based, but with a uniquely Pokémon-inspired spin. For example, the game is divided into two tables, the Red Field and the Blue Field, each with different table designs, accessible map locations, and catchable wild Pokémon.
3) Gameplay
This game is pretty straight forward. This section will contain some of the basics for playing the game. Topics reated to specific achievements will be in that achievement's section.
Red Field
Catch 'em Mode
Send the ball through the right loop at least two times to light up two arrows (or three for a chance at different Pokémon), then send the ball through Bellsprout's mouth to initiate Catch 'em Mode.
Evolution Mode
Send the ball through the left loop three times and the Ditto will move. Send the ball into the new hole to initiate Evolution mode.
Map Move
Hit one of the Diglett on either side of the field three times to initiate Map Move.
See On the Road for more information.
Bonus Stages
Accesed by filling the catch gauge to 3. It is increased by 1 for catching a Pokemon, or by 2 for evolving.
See the following achievements for more information:
Blue Field
Catch 'em Mode
Send the ball through the right loop at least two times to light up two arrows (or three for a chance at different Pokémon), then send the ball into Cloyster to initiate Catch 'em Mode.
Evolution Mode
Send the ball through the left loop three times and then into Slowpoke's open mouth to initiate Evolution mode.
Map Move
Hit either the Poliwag on the left or the Psyduck on the right three times to initiate Map Move.
See On the Road for more information.
Bonus Stages
Accesed by filling the catch gauge to 3. It is increased by 1 for catching a Pokemon, or by 2 for evolving.
See the following achievements for more information:
4) Achievements
Starter Squad
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Red | Pallet Town | 3 | 2 |
| Bulbasaur | Blue | Viridian City | 3 | 2 |
| Charmander | Red | Pallet Town | 3 | 2 |
| Squirtle | Blue | Viridian City | 3 | 2 |
Bug Specialist
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Caterpie, Weedle, Pinsir and Venonat.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpie | Both | Viridian Forest | 2 | 2 |
| Caterpie | Both | Cerulean City | 2 | 2 |
| Weedle | Both | Viridian Forest | 2 | 2 |
| Weedle | Both | Cerulean City | 2 | 2 |
| Pinsir | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 0 |
| Pinsir | Both | Safari Zone | 3 | 0 |
| Venonat | Blue | Fuchsia City | 3 | 1 |
Eeveelution
5 points
Catch and evolve Eevee into all it's evolutions.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eevee | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 1* |
* Eevee evolves into either Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon at random
Thou Shalt Take Flight
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Pidgey, Spearow, and Farfetch'd.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pidgey | Red | Pallet Town | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Red | Pewter City | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Red | Lavender Town | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Blue | Celadon City | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Blue | Saffron City | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Both | Viridian Forest | 2 | 2 |
| Pidgey | Both | Cerulean City | 2 | 2 |
| Spearow | Red | Pewter City | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Red | Cycling Road | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Blue | Viridian City | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Blue | Mt. Moon | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Both | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Spearow | Both | Indigo Plateau | 2 | 1 |
| Farfetch'd | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 3 | 0 |
| Farfetch'd | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 3 | 0 |
Beauty and the Rhyhorn
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Rattata, Rhyhorn, and both Nidorans.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattata | Red | Pallet Town | 2 | 1 |
| Rattata | Red | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Rattata | Red | Cycling Road | 2 | 1 |
| Rattata | Blue | Mt. Moon | 2 | 1 |
| Rattata | Both | Viridian Forest | 2 | 1 |
| Rhyhorn | Both | Safari Zone | 2 | 1 |
| Nidoran (M) | Red | Pallet Town | 2 | 2 |
| Nidoran (M) | Blue | Viridian City | 2 | 2 |
| Nidoran (M) | Both | Cerulean City | 2 | 2 |
| Nidoran (M) | Both | Safari Zone | 2 | 2 |
| Nidoran (F) | Blue | Viridian City | 2 | 2 |
| Nidoran (F) | Both | Safari Zone | 2 | 2 |
Fight Club
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Kangaskhan, and Machop.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitmonchan | Blue | Saffron City | 3 | 0 |
| Hitmonlee | Blue | Saffron City | 3 | 0 |
| Kangaskhan | Blue | Fuchsia City | 3 | 0 |
| Machop | Both | Rock Mountain | 2 | 2 |
| Machop | Both | Indigo Plateau | 2 | 2 |
Dangerously Gooey
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Ekans, Zubat, Grimer, and Koffing.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekans | Red | Pewter City | 2 | 1 |
| Ekans | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 1 |
| Ekans | Red | Lavender Town | 2 | 1 |
| Ekans | Blue | Mt. Moon | 2 | 1 |
| Ekans | Blue | Saffron City | 2 | 1 |
| Ekans | Both | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Ekans | Both | Indigo Plateau | 2 | 1 |
| Zubat | Red | Seafoam Islands | 2 | 1 |
| Zubat | Blue | Mt. Moon | 2 | 1 |
| Zubat | Both | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Zubat | Both | Indigo Plateau | 2 | 1 |
| Grimer | Red | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 1 |
| Grimer | Blue | Cinnabar Island | 2 | 1 |
| Koffing | Red | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 1 |
| Koffing | Blue | Cinnabar Island | 2 | 1 |
Blooming Beauties
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Oddish, Paras, Bellsprout, Exeggcute, and Tangela.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oddish | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 2 |
| Oddish | Blue | Celadon City | 2 | 2 |
| Oddish | Blue | Saffron City | 2 | 2 |
| Oddish | Both | Cerulean City | 2 | 2 |
| Paras | Blue | Mt. Moon | 2 | 1 |
| Paras | Both | Safari Zone | 2 | 1 |
| Bellsprout | Blue | Cerulean City | 2 | 2 |
| Bellsprout | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 2 | 2 |
| Bellsprout | Blue | Celadon City | 2 | 2 |
| Bellsprout | Blue | Saffron City | 2 | 2 |
| Exeggcute | Blue | Fuchsia City | 3 | 1 |
| Tangela | Red | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 0 |
Mountain B O Y S
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Diglett, Geodude, Cubone, Onix, and Sandshrew.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diglett | Both | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Geodude | Red | Rock Mountain | 3 | 2 |
| Geodude | Red | Indigo Plateau | 3 | 2 |
| Geodude | Blue | Mt. Moon | 3 | 2 |
| Geodude | Blue | Rock Mountain | 2 | 2 |
| Geodude | Blue | Indigo Plateau | 2 | 2 |
| Cubone | Red | Lavender Town | 3 | 1 |
| Onix | Both | Rock Mountain | 3 | 0 |
| Onix | Both | Indigo Plateau | 3 | 0 |
| Sandshrew | Blue | Mt. Moon | 2 | 1 |
| Sandshrew | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 3 | 1 |
| Sandshrew | Blue | Saffron City | 2 | 1 |
| Sandshrew | Both | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Sandshrew | Both | Indigo Plateau | 2 | 1 |
Fossilized Salvation
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Lapras, Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapras | Blue | Saffron City | 3 | 0 |
| Omanyte | Red | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 1 |
| Kabuto | Red | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 1 |
| Aerodactyl | Blue | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 0 |
Psychicology for Dummies
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Abra, Gastly, and Drowzee.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abra | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 2 |
| Abra | Both | Cerulean City | 3 | 2 |
| Gastly | Red | Lavender Town | 2 | 2 |
| Drowzee | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 3 | 1 |
| Drowzee | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 3 | 1 |
Taste the Rainbow
10 points
Catch Mr.Mime, Scyther, Jynx, Electabuzz, Magmar, Porygon, and Snorlax.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Mime | Both | Rock Mountain | 3 | 0 |
| Scyther | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 0 |
| Scyther | Both | Safari Zone | 3 | 0 |
| Jynx | Both | Cerulean City | 3 | 0 |
| Electabuzz | Red | Lavender Town | 3 | 0 |
| Magmar | Blue | Cinnabar Island | 3 | 0 |
| Porygon | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 0 |
| Snorlax | Red | Cycling Road | 3 | 0 |
Wet Pokeballs
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve all possible remaining Water Pokemon.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyduck | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 1 |
| Psyduck | Blue | Mt. Moon | 3 | 1 |
| Psyduck | Blue | Cerulean City | 3 | 1 |
| Poliwag | Red | Pallet Town | 3 | 2 |
| Poliwag | Blue | Viridian City | 3 | 2 |
| Tentacool | Red | Pallet Town | 3 | 1 |
| Tentacool | Red | Cycling Road | 3 | 1 |
| Tentacool | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 1 |
| Tentacool | Blue | Viridian City | 3 | 1 |
| Slowpoke | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 1 |
| Slowpoke | Both | Rock Mountain | 3 | 1 |
| Seel | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 1 |
| Shellder | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 1 |
| Shellder | Red | Seafoam Islands | 2 | 1 |
| Shellder | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 2 | 1 |
| Krabby | Red | Cerulean City | 2 | 1 |
| Krabby | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 1 |
| Krabby | Red | Cycling Road | 2 | 1 |
| Krabby | Red | Seafoam Islands | 2 | 1 |
| Krabby | Blue | Mt. Moon | 3 | 1 |
| Krabby | Blue | Cerulean City | 3 | 1 |
| Krabby | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 2 | 1 |
| Krabby | Blue | Fuchsia City | 2 | 1 |
| Horsea | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Red | Cerulean City | 2 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Red | Cycling Road | 2 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Red | Seafoam Islands | 2 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Blue | Viridian City | 3 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Blue | Mt. Moon | 3 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Blue | Cerulean City | 3 | 1 |
| Goldeen | Blue | Fuchsia City | 3 | 1 |
| Staryu | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 1 |
| Magikarp | Red | Pewter City | 3 | 1 |
| Magikarp | Red | Cycling Road | 3 | 1 |
| Magikarp | Blue | Fuchsia City | 2 | 1 |
Pokemon Catcher in the Rye
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Tauros, Pikachu, Meowth, Ponyta, and Doduo.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauros | Both | Safari Zone | 3 | 0 |
| Pikachu | Both | Viridian Forest | 3 | 1 |
| Meowth | Blue | Vermilion Streets | 3 | 1 |
| Meowth | Blue | Celadon City | 2 | 1 |
| Meowth | Blue | Saffron City | 3 | 1 |
| Meowth | Both | Cerulean City | 3 | 1 |
| Ponyta | Both | Cinnabar Island | 2 | 1 |
| Doduo | Red | Cycling Road | 2 | 1 |
| Doduo | Both | Safari Zone | 2 | 1 |
Pokemon Hidden in the Leaves
10 points
Catch and Fully evolve Mankey, Vulpix, Growlithe, and Lickitung.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankey | Red | Cerulean City | 2 | 1 |
| Mankey | Red | Vermilion Seaside | 2 | 1 |
| Mankey | Red | Lavender Town | 2 | 1 |
| Mankey | Blue | Celadon City | 2 | 1 |
| Mankey | Blue | Saffron City | 2 | 1 |
| Vulpix | Blue | Saffron City | 3 | 1 |
| Vulpix | Both | Cinnabar Island | 2 | 1 |
| Growlithe | Red | Lavender Town | 2 | 1 |
| Growlithe | Red | Cinnabar Island | 2 | 1 |
| Growlithe | Blue | Celadon City | 2 | 1 |
| Growlithe | Blue | Saffron City | 3 | 1 |
| Lickitung | Red | Cycling Road | 3 | 0 |
Who's that Pokemon
10 points
Catch/Evolve - Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Ditto, Voltorb, Chansey, and Magnemite.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clefairy | Blue | Mt. Moon | 3 | 1 |
| Clefairy | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 1 |
| Jigglypuff | Red | Pewter City | 3 | 1 |
| Ditto | Both | Indigo Plateau | 3 | 0 |
| Voltorb | Red | Rock Mountain | 2 | 1 |
| Voltorb | Blue | Rock Mountain | 3 | 1 |
| Chansey | Both | Safari Zone | 3 | 0 |
| Magnemite | Red | Lavender Town | 3 | 1 |
Catching a Legacy
25 points
Catch and Fully evolve Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Dratini, Mew, and Mewtwo.
The Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
| Pokémon | Table | Location | Arrows | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dratini | Blue | Celadon City | 3 | 2 |
| Dratini | Both | Safari Zone | 3 | 2 |
| Articuno | Red | Seafoam Islands | 3 | 0 |
| Zapdos | Red | Lavender Town | 3 | 0 |
| Moltres | Blue | Indigo Plateau | 3 | 0 |
| Mewtwo | Both | Indigo Plateau | 3 | 0 |
| Mew | Both | Indigo Plateau | 3* | 0 |
* Mew can only appear if you have beaten the Mewtwo Stage twice.
Additionally, Mew must be hit at least 20 times before the timer runs out.
Gotta Catch 'em PinbALL
50 points
Register all 151 Pokemon in the dex
Description is self-explanatory.
Dugtrio Bonus
5 points
Complete the Dugtrio Bonus Stage
The first bonus stage on the Red Field.
Time Limit: None (One ball limit)
Hit all 31 Diglett, then a Dugtrio will pop up. Hit it 3 times to clear the bonus stage.
Meowth Bonus
5 points
Complete the Meowth Bonus Stage
The first bonus stage on the Blue Field
Time Limit: 1:00
Hitting the Meowth will cause it to drop coins. Collect 20 coins to clear the bonus stage.
Gengar Bonus
5 points
Complete the Gengar Bonus Stage
The second bonus stage on the Red Field
Time Limit: 1:30
Hit 10 Gastly, then 10 Haunter. Finally, hit the Gengar 5 times to clear the bonus stage. Gengar will hold your Poke Ball for a few seconds if you hit it from the front.
Seel Bonus
5 points
Complete the Seel Bonus Stage
The second bonus stage on the Blue Field
Time Limit: 1:30
Hit 20 Seel to clear the bonus stage.
Mewtwo Bonus
10 points
Complete the Mewtwo Bonus Stage
The third bonus stage on the both fields
Time Limit: 2:00
Mewtwo will generate energy balls around itself. They can be removed by hitting them. Hit Mewtwo directly 25 times to clear the bonus stage.
5th Place
5 points
Score at least 100,000,000 points on either table
Description is self-explanatory.
4th Place
5 points
Score at least 200,000,000 points on either table
Description is self-explanatory.
3rd Place
5 points
Score at least 300,000,000 points on either table
Description is self-explanatory.
2nd Place
10 points
Score at least 400,000,000 points on either table
Description is self-explanatory.
1st Place Red
25 points
Score at least 500,000,000 points on the Red Table
Description is self-explanatory.
1st Place Blue
25 points
Score at least 500,000,000 points on the Blue Table
Description is self-explanatory.
High Roller
50 points
Score at least 1,000,000,000 points on either table
Description is self-explanatory.
Super Ball
1 point
Upgrade to a Great Ball
See Master Ball
Hyper Ball
1 point
Upgrade to an Ultra Ball
See Master Ball
Master Ball
1 point
Upgrade to a Master Ball
Lighting up all three lights above the Voltorb (Red), or Shellder (Blue) will upgrade your Poke Ball in the order of Great, Ultra, Master
Quick Catch
5 points
Catch a Pokemon with at least 1m30s remaining
Description is self-explanatory.
Accelerated Evolution
10 points
Evolve a Pokemon with at least 1m30s remaining
Description is self-explanatory.
On the Road
5 points
Travel to the Indigo Plateau
Hit Diglett (Red), Poliwag (Blue), or Psyduck (Blue) 3 times to initiate travel. Each table has 3 location blocks.
Travelling goes in the order of: Three Block 1 locations, Two Block 2 locations, then Block 3. Block 3 will always be the Indigo Plateau
Red Block 1
- Pallet Town
- Viridian Forest
- Pewter City
- Cerulean City
- Vermilion City Seaside
- Rock Mountain
- Lavender Town
Red Block 2
- Cycling Road
- Safari Zone
- Seafoam Islands
- Cinnabar Island
Blue Block 1
- Viridian City
- Viridian Forest
- Mt. Moon
- Cerulean City
- Vermilion City Streets
- Rock Mountain
- Celadon City
Blue Block 2
- Fuchsia City
- Safari Zone
- Saffron City
- Cinnabar Island
Again
5 points
Get an Extra Ball
The AGAIN icon at the bottom will light up when you have received an extra ball. I am unsure of all the exact numbers, but extra ball are obtainable through the following methods:
- Multiples of x25 field multipliers
- Catching/Evolving many Pokemon in one ball
- Getting one randomly from a CAVE slot bonus
5) Credits
- Achievement Guide by ViperZang
- Original set by Rimitto
- Set revision by ViperZang
- Location data collected from Bulbabedia