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Pokemon Red official game cover art for Game BoyGeneration I

Pokemon Red

Pokémon Red, along with Pokémon Green, are the first video games in the Pokémon series of games. They are the first paired versions of Generation I. Developed over the course of several years, Red and Green established several standards for later Pokémon games and sequels. They t

September 28, 1998Game Boy
Pokemon Blue official game cover art for Game BoyGeneration I

Pokemon Blue

Pokémon Blue is the third core series Pokémon game released as a minor revision of Pokémon Red and Green, which were released earlier that year. It was thus the first solitary version in the core series of Pokémon games. Various fixes in the game include a graphics and sound upgr

September 28, 1998Game Boy
Pokemon Yellow official game cover art for Game BoyGeneration I

Pokemon Yellow

Pokémon Yellow is an enhanced version of Pokémon Red and Blue that allows you to start the game with your very own Pikachu following you around on-foot and collect the 3 other starters from strangers you meet around the region. However, your goal remains the same: catch them all

October 19, 1999Game Boy
Pokemon Gold official game cover art for Game Boy ColorGeneration II

Pokemon Gold

Pokémon Gold, along with Pokémon Silver, are the sequels to Pokémon Red and Blue. They offer 100 new Pokémon to capture and train, 8 more Gyms to take on and a new Pokémon League challenge. Featuring an expanded post-game, Pokémon Gold and Silver additionally offer extra content

October 15, 2000Game Boy Color
Pokemon Silver official game cover art for Game Boy ColorGeneration II

Pokemon Silver

Pokémon Silver, along with Pokémon Gold, are the sequels to Pokémon Red and Blue. They offer 100 new Pokémon to capture and train, 8 more Gyms to take on and a new Pokémon League challenge. Featuring an expanded post-game, Pokémon Gold and Silver additionally offer extra content

October 15, 2000Game Boy Color
Pokemon Crystal official game cover art for Game Boy ColorGeneration II

Pokemon Crystal

Pokémon Crystal is a special edition of Pokémon Gold and Silver. It added the option to play as a female character, expanded upon the storyline and made slight aesthetic changes to the still-intact core experience of becoming a Pokémon Master.

July 29, 2001Game Boy Color
Pokemon Ruby official game cover art for Game Boy AdvanceGeneration III

Pokemon Ruby

Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics to create a new and technically improve

March 19, 2003Game Boy Advance
Pokemon Sapphire official game cover art for Game Boy AdvanceGeneration III

Pokemon Sapphire

Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics to create a new and technically improve

March 19, 2003Game Boy Advance
Pokemon FireRed official game cover art for Game Boy AdvanceGeneration III

Pokemon FireRed

Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on Octob

September 9, 2004Game Boy Advance
Pokemon LeafGreen official game cover art for Game Boy AdvanceGeneration III

Pokemon LeafGreen

Pokémon LeafGreen Version and Pokémon FireRed Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on Octob

September 9, 2004Game Boy Advance
Pokemon Emerald official game cover art for Game Boy AdvanceGeneration III

Pokemon Emerald

Pokémon Emerald Version is a sister game to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Emerald Version provided the main storyline with more depth and length, as well as making small aesthetic changes to the world and adding unique animations for each Pokémon.

May 1, 2005Game Boy Advance
Colosseum official game cover art for Nintendo GameCubeGeneration III

Colosseum

Pokemon fans can now battle their favorite Pokemon on the grand stage. Starring a brand new leading character, Pokemon, Colosseum offers a story mode that pits you against tough trainers who routinely catch damaged Pokemon. In Battle mode, you can use the Game Boy Advance cable t

March 22, 2004Nintendo GameCube
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness official game cover art for Nintendo GameCubeGeneration III

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Pokemon XD is a sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum. You'll play as Michael, a Pokémon trainer who is trying to thwart the evil Cipher. Cipher plans to control the world by using the powerful, but unpredictable, shadow Pokémon. Now you must fight back by collecting

October 3, 2005Nintendo GameCube
Pokemon Diamond official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration IV

Pokemon Diamond

Pokémon Diamond Version and Pearl Version are role-playing games (RPGs) developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. With the enhanced remake Pokémon Platinum, the games comprise the fifth installment and fourth generation of the Pokémon series of RPGs.

April 22, 2007Nintendo DS
Pokemon Pearl official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration IV

Pokemon Pearl

Pokémon Pearl Version and Diamond Version are role-playing games (RPGs) developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. With the enhanced remake Pokémon Platinum, the games comprise the fifth installment and fourth generation of the Pokémon series of RPGs.

April 22, 2007Nintendo DS
Pokemon Platinum official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration IV

Pokemon Platinum

In Pokémon Platinum, another world has emerged in the Sinnoh Region, a world where space and time are altered! Catch, train, and battle your favorite Pokémon, and discover ancient, mythical Pokémon in this exciting adventure! The platinum version also has expanded online options

March 22, 2009Nintendo DS
Pokemon HeartGold official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration IV

Pokemon HeartGold

Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version are paired Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games Pokémon Gold and Silver. Much like how Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen revisited the Generation I story of Kanto, HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of Johto,

March 14, 2010Nintendo DS
Pokemon SoulSilver official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration IV

Pokemon SoulSilver

Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver is now enhanced

March 14, 2010Nintendo DS
Pokemon Black official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration V

Pokemon Black

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version are the primary paired versions of Generation V. Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two player characters (one male and one female) travel a new region, Unova, on their Pokémon journeys. This r

March 6, 2011Nintendo DS
Pokemon White official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration V

Pokemon White

Pokémon White Version and Pokémon Black Version are the primary paired versions of Generation V. Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two player characters (one male and one female) travel a new region, Unova, on their Pokémon journeys. This r

March 6, 2011Nintendo DS
Pokemon Black 2 official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration V

Pokemon Black 2

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V and are the sequels of Pokémon Black and White, respectively. Both games were revealed on Pokémon Smash! by Junichi Masuda, and subsequently the official Japanese and inte

October 7, 2012Nintendo DS
Pokemon White 2 official game cover art for Nintendo DSGeneration V

Pokemon White 2

Pokémon White Version 2 and Pokémon Black Version 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V and are the sequels of Pokémon Black and White, respectively. Both games were revealed on Pokémon Smash! by Junichi Masuda, and subsequently the official Japanese and inte

October 7, 2012Nintendo DS
Pokemon X official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VI

Pokemon X

An all-new 3D Pokemon adventure packed with never-before-seen Pokemon will launch worldwide in October 2013. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will present a new generation of Pokemon, and introduce players to an exciting new adventure in a breathtaking 3D world.

October 12, 2013Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Y official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VI

Pokemon Y

Your adventure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y takes place in the Kalos region, home to beautiful skies and forests! The Kalos region is full of interesting places to visit and explore! Progressing with the game let you enter the central city of the Kalos region is Lumiose City, a th

October 12, 2013Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Omega Ruby official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VI

Pokemon Omega Ruby

During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legenda

November 21, 2014Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VI

Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legenda

November 21, 2014Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Sun official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VII

Pokemon Sun

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon trademarks were registered thus leaking the next Pokémon game titles to the public. Pokémon.com confirmed the games would be for the Nintendo 3DS and released in holiday 2016, with a new world, new Pokémon, and new adventures. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon

November 18, 2016Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Moon official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VII

Pokemon Moon

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon will be the first games in the Pokémon series to allow players to choose from nine languages to play in. In addition to English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, players will now be able to play in both Traditional and Simplifie

November 18, 2016Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Ultra Sun official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VII

Pokemon Ultra Sun

"Take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon the name "Ultra!" Another adventure is about

November 17, 2017Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Ultra Moon official game cover art for Nintendo 3DSGeneration VII

Pokemon Ultra Moon

"Take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon the name "Ultra!" Another adventure is about

November 17, 2017Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VII

Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu!

Take your Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your energetic partner, Pikachu, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con controller or Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up

November 16, 2018Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Let's Go, Eevee! official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VII

Pokemon Let's Go, Eevee!

Take your Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your energetic partner, Pikachu, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con controller or Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up

November 16, 2018Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Sword official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VIII

Pokemon Sword

Unsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!

November 15, 2019Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Shield official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VIII

Pokemon Shield

Unsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!

November 15, 2019Nintendo Switch
Generation VIII

Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor

June 17, 2020Nintendo Switch
Generation VIII

Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra

October 22, 2020Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VIII

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Diamond Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond ga

November 19, 2021Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Shining Pearl official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VIII

Pokemon Shining Pearl

Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take

November 19, 2021Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Legends: Arceus official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration VIII

Pokemon Legends: Arceus

The Pokémon Legends: Arceus game honors past Pokémon games’ core gameplay while infusing new action and RPG elements. You’ll need to catch, survey, and research wild Pokémon in a long-gone era of the Sinnoh region to create and complete the region’s first Pokédex.

January 28, 2022Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Scarlet official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration IX

Pokemon Scarlet

The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Vario

November 18, 2022Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Violet official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration IX

Pokemon Violet

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon. Choose

November 18, 2022Nintendo Switch
Generation IX

Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask

September 13, 2023Nintendo Switch
Generation IX

Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk

December 14, 2023Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Legends: Z-A official game cover art for Nintendo SwitchGeneration IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

A new adventure awaits within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon. Please look forward to seeing it for yourself.​​

October 16, 2025Nintendo Switch
Generation IX

Champions

December 15, 2026Nintendo Switch
Generation IX

Mega Dimension

December 15, 2026Nintendo Switch