Pokémon

Pokémon began its journey in 1996 with the release of Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy in Japan, created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori. The games introduced players to a world where they could capture, train, and battle with over 150 creatures known as Pokémon, a concept that combined exploration, strategy, and collection. Pokémon quickly became a global phenomenon, expanding into an animated TV series, trading card game, and a wide range of spin-offs.

The main series continued to evolve with each new generation, introducing new regions, Pokémon species, and gameplay mechanics, such as the introduction of 3D environments in Pokémon X and Y (2013), and the open-world exploration of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022). Alongside the mainline games, Pokémon spawned successful spin-offs like Pokémon GO (2016), which brought the franchise into the mobile space and became a worldwide sensation. With its blend of adventure, strategy, and social elements, Pokémon has become one of the best-selling and most enduring video game franchises, captivating players of all ages and maintaining its appeal for nearly three decades.

Main Pokémon Series Games

• Pokémon Red and Green (1996) – Game Boy (Japan)

• Pokémon Blue (1996) – Game Boy (North America)

• Pokémon Yellow (1998) – Game Boy

• Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) – Game Boy Color

• Pokémon Crystal (2000) – Game Boy Color

• Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) – Game Boy Advance

• Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) – Game Boy Advance (remakes of Red and Green)

• Pokémon Emerald (2004) – Game Boy Advance

• Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Platinum (2008) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) – Nintendo DS (remakes of Gold and Silver)

• Pokémon Black and White (2010) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon X and Y (2013) – Nintendo 3DS

• Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) – Nintendo 3DS (remakes of Ruby and Sapphire)

• Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) – Nintendo 3DS

• Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) – Nintendo 3DS

• Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (2018) – Nintendo Switch (remakes of Yellow)

• Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) – Nintendo Switch

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) – Nintendo Switch

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) – Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Series

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team (2005) – Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness (2007) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (2009) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (2012) – Nintendo 3DS

• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (2015) – Nintendo 3DS

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020) – Nintendo Switch (remake of Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team)

Pokémon Ranger Series

• Pokémon Ranger (2006) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (2007) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (2010) – Nintendo DS

Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

• Pokémon Colosseum (2003) – GameCube

• Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (2005) – GameCube

Pokémon Snap Series

• Pokémon Snap (1999) – Nintendo 64

• New Pokémon Snap (2021) – Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Stadium Series

• Pokémon Stadium (1999) – Nintendo 64

• Pokémon Stadium 2 (2000) – Nintendo 64

• Pokémon Battle Revolution (2007) – Wii

Pokémon Pinball Series

• Pokémon Pinball (1999) – Game Boy Color

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (2003) – Game Boy Advance

Pokémon Trading Card Game (Video Games)

• Pokémon Trading Card Game (1998) – Game Boy Color

• Pokémon Trading Card Game Online (2011) – PC, Mac, Mobile

• Pokémon TCG: Live (2022) – PC, Mac, Mobile (replacing Pokémon TCG Online)

Remakes

• Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) – Game Boy Advance (remakes of Red and Green)

• Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) – Nintendo DS (remakes of Gold and Silver)

• Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) – Nintendo 3DS (remakes of Ruby and Sapphire)

• Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (2018) – Nintendo Switch (remakes of Yellow)

• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021) – Nintendo Switch (remakes of Diamond and Pearl)

Other Pokémon Games

• Pokémon Trozei! / Pokémon Link! (2005) – Nintendo DS

• Pokémon Shuffle (2015) – Nintendo 3DS, Mobile

• Pokémon Go (2016) – Mobile

• Pokémon Café ReMix (2020) – Mobile, Nintendo Switch

• Pokémon Unite (2021) – Nintendo Switch, Mobile