Play Pokemon Ranger (FireX) (EU) Online

Pokemon Ranger released on the Nintendo DS in 2006, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. It arrived during the DS's early years, a time when touchscreen mechanics were still fresh and experimental, offering a different kind of Pokemon experience outside the main series.

You play as a Pokemon Ranger tasked with protecting the region's wildlife and resolving crises. Instead of battling with your own Pokemon, you capture wild ones by drawing loops around them on the touchscreen; each successful capture adds that Pokemon to your temporary team, letting you use their abilities to clear obstacles or assist in future captures. The game progresses through mission based exploration across various environments, with an emphasis on quick, precise stylus movements to avoid attacks and complete captures before the Pokemon breaks free. It demands focus and dexterity, especially during boss encounters with powerful legendaries. The overall feeling is one of constant motion and tactile engagement, turning each capture into a small, satisfying test of skill.