Fans everywhere are gearing up for the impending launch of Pokémon X and Y, the sixth generation of the venerable franchise. With that in mind, there’s no better way to celebrate than a look back at the top ten Pokémon spin-offs! Pokémon has been adapted into a variety of genres and game types, including pinball, dungeon crawlers, and photography, just to name a few. Read on to find out which Pokémon offshoot takes the crown!
Top Ten: Pokémon Spin-Offs
We rank the ten best Pokémon spin-off games!

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Excellent list! But Pinball at 9? I loved Pinball. *sniff*
Lol, I understand… these things are hard to organize!