Common Sense Media Review
By Amanda Bindel
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Simple games, cool graphics ease kids into Pokémon fandom.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
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Camp Pokémon
What's It About?
CAMP POKEMON is located on a gorgeous 3-D island where future Trainers are greeted by counselors who instruct them on what Pokemon are, where they live, and how they get along. Kids then complete activities throughout the island to hone training skills. In the Arena, they learn to identify Pokemon. In Poke Ball Throw, they'll practice catching Pokemon by throwing balls at them. In Pokemon in Focus, they'll identify Pokemon by their shadows, and in Battle Matchups, they'll learn about the types of Pokemon and how they can be used in battle.
Is It Any Good?
As expected with the Pokemon franchise, the graphics are impressive, and the background information about Pokemon is really helpful, especially for kids just entering its wide and detailed world. Beyond the simple games, which can get pretty repetitive, the island has other fun surprises for kids to explore and discover. The sticker and pin collecting is likely a gateway to card-collecting. Even if kids aren't sold on the app, parents who don't quite understand the Pokemon phenomenon might appreciate listening in on the counselor's instructions to get an idea of what the craze is all about. Although the underlying tone may be "hook 'em while they're young," this app is a nice treat that lets early Pokemon fans join in on the fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the vast world of Pokemon. Parents can ask kids to explain the basics of who does what -- and why -- to get a glimpse into that aspect of kids' play.
Parents may want to explain to kids that "freebies" are often ways to get kids interested in buying something later on, pointing out all the marketing for Pokemon and different things that playing it may make them want to purchase.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : October 21, 2014
- Genre : Entertainment
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Book Characters
- Publisher : The Pokemon Company International, Inc.
- Version : 1.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 6.0 or later
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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