Which Nintendo console received Pokémon Stadium in Japan?

Pokémon Stadium was released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. It brought Pokémon battles into a 3D console arena after the franchise had begun on the Game Boy.

The game allowed players to battle using 3D models of Pokémon and connect compatible Game Boy titles through the Transfer Pak. This made it possible to use Pokémon trained in Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow in a console battle environment.

Pokémon Stadium was released in Japan in 1998, while an internationally localized version arrived later with a different roster and presentation. The Japanese release did not include every original Pokémon in fully modeled battle form, which is one reason international versions are sometimes discussed separately.

Nintendo 64 is the correct platform, not Nintendo’s later GameCube or Wii systems. Pokémon Stadium also included minigames and tournament-style cups, helping it function as more than a simple battle viewer.