The most frequently asked questions about Pokkén Tournament, the 2016 Wii U version, with short answers and links to our detailed pages.
The game
What is the difference between Pokkén Tournament and Pokkén Tournament DX?
Pokkén Tournament is the arcade (2015) and Wii U (2016) version; Pokkén Tournament DX is the Switch version (2017), which is more complete: more fighters, team battles, new online features. See the differences.
When was it released?
On July 16, 2015, in arcades in Japan, and on March 18, 2016, on Wii U worldwide.
How many fighters are there on Wii U?
Sixteen. See Fighters and unlockables.
Are Darkrai, Scizor, Croagunk and Empoleon on Wii U?
No. They were added to Japanese arcade cabinets in 2016 and are only playable in Europe in Pokkén Tournament DX. See The arcade version.
Can you still play online on Wii U?
No. The Wii U’s online services ended on April 8, 2024. The game can still be played solo and with two players locally.
Unlockables
How do you unlock Mewtwo?
By completing the Ferrum League story.
How do you unlock Shadow Mewtwo?
After the Chroma League, or immediately with the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card given away at launch.
How do you unlock Support Pokémon?
Three sets are available at the start; the others are unlocked by progressing through the Ferrum League. See our article Support Pokémon.
How do you unlock stages?
By fighting there during the Ferrum League, or by progressing through the story. See Stages.
Playing
How do you play with two players?
One player uses the GamePad, on which they get their own view; the other plays on the TV with a compatible controller.
How do you Mega Evolve?
Fill the Synergy Gauge, then press L and R at the same time. The mechanics are the same as in the DX version: see Battle Mechanics.
What score did Pokémon France give it?
17 out of 20 in 2016. Our current review, which takes the DX version into account, gives it 14 out of 20: see Review.
Can you transfer your save data to the Switch?
No, the two versions are independent.
