The pokemon games brought out on Gamecube aren't really as good as the GBA ones i noticed. (the game itself) But is EXCELLENT in a whole other means, if you want to have a complete pokedex (like i do) then this game gives you that. (well a step in the right direction) LOL Your able to get pokemon that you can't usually get on GBA, (or are very very hard to get) So if thats what your looking to get then you MUST get this game but if your looking for a game, to play then i would not recommend this.