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Koji Nishino is a long-time planner at Game Freak . He has been involved in the Pokémon series since Red and Green and has worked mostly on designing and balancing the parametric data of the titles, including Pokémon movesets, wild Pokémon distributions and trainer teams.
Game Works [ ]
Pokémon Red and Green (1996) - Parameter Design, Map Design
Pokémon Blue (1996) - Parametric Design, Map Design
Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha (1997) - Map Design & Balance Check
Pocket Monsters Stadium (1998) - Advisor
Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (1998) - Game Design, Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Stadium (1999) - Advisor
Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) - Game Design, Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Crystal (2000) - Game Design, Game Scenario, Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Stadium 2 (2000) - Advisor
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) - Game Designer, Plot Scenario, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
Pokémon Colosseum (2003) - Pokémon Advisor
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) - Planning Leader, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
Pokémon Emerald (2004) - Game Designer, Scenario Plot, Parametric Designer
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (2005) - Pokémon Advisor
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) - Game Designer, Plot Scenario, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) - Pokémon Advisor
Pokémon Platinum (2008) - Game Design, Plot Scenario, Map Design, Parametric Design
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) - Game Design, Parametric Design
Pokémon Black and White (2010) - Battle System Design, Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012) - Game Design, Map Design, Parameter Design
Pokémon X and Y (2013) - Game Battle System Design
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) - Game Battle & Contest System Design
Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) - Battle Planning
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) - Battle Planning, Battle Data Design
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (2018) - Game Design, Catch & Battle Game Design, Data Design
Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) - Battle Planning
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) - Battle Team
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) - Field Map Planning
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Trivia [ ]
Nishino makes an in-game cameo in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 , where hecan be battled at the Game Freak building in Castelia City . He uses the sprite of a Hiker.
The Pokémon Snorlax 's design is a caricature of Nishino; its Japanese name (Kabigon) is based on Nishino's nickname.