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What is Pokemon Conquest?
Pokémon Conquest is a game released in Japan as Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition. It's a crossover between the two series, so you'll need some background on Nobunaga's Ambition in order to fully appreciate it.

Essentially, Nobunaga's Ambition is a strategy and tactics RPG centered around the conflicts of the Sengoku Era of Feudal Japan. In it, you control a series of Warlords and Warriors, each of whom has troops at their command, and work with your chosen warlord to conquer all of Japan.

Conquest adds Pokémon to the mix.

The game takes place in the new Ransei region of Japan, which is split into 17 different territories (one for each type). You, as the new Warlord in charge of one of these territories, start out building your empire and attempting to unite all of the Ransei region before Nobunaga's armies can do the same. The Warlord who can unite all of the Ransei region will supposedly be graced by the presence of the legendary Pokémon who formed the region, and gain access to its godlike powers.


Each warrior and Warlord has control of a single Pokémon at a time, so to expand your army, you recruit more warriors. As you conquer territories, you will discover places to catch new Pokémon (each warrior can only use one at a time, but you can trade which one they use), new shops, new training locations, etcetera.

Battles take place in a tactical RPG style, where up to 6 Warriors and Warlords on each side pit their Pokémon against each other. Each Pokémon has one attack, and its strength scales with its bond with its Warrior. Each Warrior has their own ideal Pokémon that they can reach a perfect link of 100% with, making it their most powerful Pokémon (a few of the special Warlords will have more than one, usually their main one and a legendary that you acquire in post game).

Outside of battle, you determine what your warriors due each day. Do you train, look for treasures, mine for gold, try to capture new Pokémon, improve your bonds, move from castle to castle for better positioning/access to resources, etcetera. And you gather your might and assault other castles.