// Games
The complete game library
Every main-series Pokémon title — from Red & Blue (1996) to Scarlet & Violet and beyond.
GEN 1 · 1996
Pokémon Red & Blue
Game Boy
The games that started a global phenomenon.
GEN 1 · 1998
Pokémon Yellow
Game Boy
Special Pikachu Edition that follows the anime.
GEN 2 · 1999
Pokémon Gold & Silver
Game Boy Color
Introduced day/night, breeding, and 100 new Pokémon.
GEN 2 · 2000
Pokémon Crystal
Game Boy Color
First game to feature animated Pokémon sprites.
GEN 3 · 2002
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Game Boy Advance
Abilities, natures, and double battles arrived.
GEN 3 · 2004
FireRed & LeafGreen
Game Boy Advance
Remakes of the original Kanto adventure.
GEN 3 · 2004
Pokémon Emerald
Game Boy Advance
The definitive Hoenn experience with Battle Frontier.
GEN 4 · 2006
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Nintendo DS
Online play, physical/special split, and Sinnoh's debut.
GEN 4 · 2008
Pokémon Platinum
Nintendo DS
Enhanced Sinnoh with the Distortion World.
GEN 4 · 2009
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Nintendo DS
Beloved Johto remakes with walking partners.
GEN 5 · 2010
Pokémon Black & White
Nintendo DS
Bold story-driven adventure with 156 brand-new Pokémon.
GEN 5 · 2012
Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Nintendo DS
Direct sequels — a series first.
GEN 6 · 2013
Pokémon X & Y
Nintendo 3DS
Series goes 3D. Mega Evolution and Fairy type debut.
GEN 6 · 2014
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Nintendo 3DS
Hoenn returns with Primal Reversion.
GEN 7 · 2016
Pokémon Sun & Moon
Nintendo 3DS
Z-Moves, island trials, and Alolan forms.
GEN 7 · 2017
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Nintendo 3DS
Expanded Alola with Ultra Wormholes.
GEN 7 · 2018
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Nintendo Switch
Kanto reimagined with Pokémon GO catching mechanics.
GEN 8 · 2019
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Nintendo Switch
Dynamax, Wild Area, and the first open-zone gameplay.
GEN 8 · 2021
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Nintendo Switch
Faithful Sinnoh remakes.
GEN 8 · 2022
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Nintendo Switch
Action-RPG set in ancient Sinnoh — Hisui.
GEN 9 · 2022
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Nintendo Switch
Full open-world with Terastallization and three storylines.
GEN 9 · 2025
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Nintendo Switch
Urban redevelopment of Lumiose City brings Mega Evolution back — and a new Zygarde-fueled mystery.