When you begin the game, you start with a relatively weak Pokémon. As such, you need to go through the wild levels. When you go through, you will be attacked by many Pokémon. Using the two buttons (1 & 2 or B & A if using the nunchuck), you can release attacks upon the Pokémon. The Pokémon will then drop currency or other items which you can then use at the terminal in exchange for various things. Like the other modes, this mode can eventually be done in multiplayer. While playing this mode, you also have the ability to take photos at any time.

Sometimes, when you defeat a Pokémon, their toy will remain on the ground. If you go and walk into them, you will collect their toy and that Pokémon shall then be added into your arsenal. This is the only way you can collect Pokémon to use. These Pokémon can also be later exchanged for even stronger Pokémon at the terminal

When you reach the end of the level, you will face a special Boss Pokémon. These Pokémon are much larger than the other Pokémon you have fought and have a variety of powerful attacks. In order to finish the level, you will have to defeat the Pokémon.