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Pokémon (originally "Pocket Monsters") is a series of role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Over the years, a number of spin-off games based on the series have also been developed by multiple companies. While the main series consists of RPGs, spin-off games encompass other genres, such as action role-playing, puzzle, fighting, and digital pet games. Most Pokémon video games have been developed exclusively for Nintendo handhelds, video game consoles, dating from the Game Boy to the current generation of video game consoles.

Release timeline
1996 Red and Green
Blue
1997
1998 Yellow
1999 Gold and Silver
2000 Crystal
2001
2002 Ruby and Sapphire
2003
2004 FireRed and LeafGreen
Emerald
2005
2006 Diamond and Pearl
2007
2008 Platinum
2009 HeartGold and SoulSilver
2010 Black and White
2011
2012 Black 2 and White 2
2013 X and Y
2014 Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
2015
2016 Sun and Moon
2017 Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
2019 Sword and Shield
2020 The Isle of Armor (DLC)
The Crown Tundra (DLC)
2021 Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2022 Legends: Arceus
Scarlet and Violet
2023 The Teal Mask (DLC)
The Indigo Disk (DLC)
2024
2025 Legends: Z-A

Main series games/remakes

Title Details

Original release date:
  • February 27, 1996 NA
Release years by system:
1996 – Game Boy
2016 – 3DS Virtual Console
Notes:
  • The first games in the Pokémon series.
  • Introduced the first generation of Pokémon.
  • Pocket Monsters Red and Green were only released in Japan.
  • Red, Green and Blue combined have sold more copies than any other Game Boy game, barring Tetris.
  • The international debut of the Pokémon franchise and video game series are titled Red and Blue.
  • Featured the version-exclusive Pokémon included in the Japan-only Red and Green respectively, and the updates from the Japan-only Blue.
  • Enhanced remakes of Red and Green, called Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, were released in 2004 for Game Boy Advance.
  • Red and Green were re-released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2016.



Original release date:
  • JP October 15, 1996
(CoroCoro Comic)
  • JP October 10, 1999
(retail)
Release years by system:
1996 – Game Boy (CoroCoro Comic)
1999 – Game Boy (retail)
2016 – 3DS Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Pocket Monsters Blue was released 8 months after Red and Green and featured updated graphics and dialogue.
  • Pocket Monsters Blue was released only in Japan.
  • Was the basis for the international versions, Pokémon Red and Blue, released two years later.
  • Red, Green and Blue combined have sold more copies than any other Game Boy game, barring Tetris.
  • Used Game Boy cartridges but were packaged as Game Boy Color games.
  • Blue was re-released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2016.



Original release dates:
  • September 12, 1998 AUS
  • EU June 16, 2000
Release years by system:
1998 – Game Boy
2016 – 3DS Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Ierō.
  • Was the first game in the series where a Pokémon from your party could follow you in the overworld, in this case being Pikachu.
  • Yellow was re-released on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2016.



Original release dates:
  • November 21, 1999 AUS
  • October 15, 2000 EU
Release years by system:
1999 – Game Boy Color
2017 – 3DS Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Gōrudo and Poketto Monsutā Shirubā.
  • Introduced the second generation of Pokémon.
  • Sequels of the first generation and is set three years later.
  • Enhanced remakes of Gold and Silver, called Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, were released in 2009 for Nintendo DS.
  • Gold and Silver were re-released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2017.
  • The first Pokémon games released in South Korea, in 2002.
  • The first Pokémon games to have shiny Pokémon.
  • Introduced breeding



Original release dates:
  • December 14, 2000 NA
  • EU November 2, 2001
Release years by system:
2000 – Game Boy Color
2018 – 3DS Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Kurisutaru.
  • Enhanced version of Pokémon Gold and Silver.
  • The first main series Pokémon game to feature a female playable character.
  • Crystal was re-released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2018.



Original release dates:
  • November 21, 2002 NA
  • EU July 25, 2003
Release years by system:
2002 – Game Boy Advance
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Rubī and Poketto Monsutā Safaia.
  • Introduced the third generation of Pokémon.
  • Enhanced remakes of Ruby and Sapphire, called Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, were released in 2014 for Nintendo 3DS.
  • Ruby and Sapphire combined have sold more than any other Game Boy Advance game.
  • First core series games of the franchise to be published by The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo, since the establishment of The Pokémon Company in 1998.
  • Does not include every Pokémon from past games unlike most Main Series games.
  • Introduced double battles
  • Introduced abilities
  • Introduced natures



Original release dates:
  • January 29, 2004 NA
  • EU October 1, 2004
Release years by system:
2004 – Game Boy Advance
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Faiareddo and Poketto Monsutā Rīfugurīn.
  • Enhanced remakes of Pokémon Red and Blue.



Original release dates:
  • September 16, 2004 NA
Release years by system:
2004 – Game Boy Advance
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • September 28, 2006 NA
Release years by system:
2006 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Daiamondo and Poketto Monsutā Pāru.
  • Introduced the fourth generation of Pokémon.



Original release dates:
  • September 13, 2008 NA
Release years by system:
2008 – Nintendo DS
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • September 12, 2009 NA
Release years by system:
2009 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Hātogōrudo and Poketto Monsutā Sōrushirubā.
  • Enhanced remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver.



Original release dates:
  • September 18, 2010 EU
Release years by system:
2010 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Burakku and Poketto Monsutā Howaito.
  • Introduced the fifth generation of Pokémon.
  • The first generation to open up the national Pokédex after completing the story.
  • Introduced triple battles
  • Introduced rotation battles



Original release dates:
  • June 23, 2012 NA
Release years by system:
2012 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Burakku Tsū and Poketto Monsutā Howaito Tsū.
  • Sequels of Pokémon Black and White using the same world map with added locations and various changes two years later.



Original release date:
  • WW October 12, 2013
Release years by system:
2013 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu and Poketto Monsutā Wai.
  • Introduced the sixth generation of Pokémon.
  • The first Pokémon games to have a worldwide simultaneous release.
  • First games in the main series to completely feature polygonal 3D graphics.
  • The first Pokémon games to allow trainer customization.
  • Introduced Mega evolution.



Original release date:
  • November 21, 2014 NA
Release years by system:
2014 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Omega Rubī and Poketto Monsutā Arufa Safaia.
  • Enhanced remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.



Original release date:
  • November 18, 2016 NA
Release years by system:
2016 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā San and Poketto Monsutā Mūn.
  • Introduced the seventh generation of Pokémon.
  • The first Pokémon games to support the Chinese language.
  • Introduced Z-moves.
  • Introduced regional forms.


Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Original release date:
  • WW November 17, 2017
Release years by system:
2017 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Urutora San and Poketto Monsutā Urutora Mūn.
  • Director's cut versions of Pokémon Sun and Moon.
  • First Pokémon games to introduce new Pokémon mid-generation.


Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Original release date(s):
  • WW November 16, 2018
Release years by system:
2018 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Enhanced remakes of Pokémon Yellow and has integration with Pokémon Go.
  • Set in the Kanto region with the original 151 Pokémon, their Mega Evolutions introduced in Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and their Alolan forms introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
  • Reintroduces the concept of Pokémon accompanying the player in the overworld, first seen in Pokémon Yellow, with Eevee or Pikachu sitting on the shoulder of the player character and an additional Pokémon can be chosen to follow.
  • First in the core series to not feature wild Pokémon battles, instead using the capturing concept from Pokémon GO.



Original release date(s):
  • WW November 15, 2019
Release years by system:
2019 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Sōdo & Poketto Monsutā Shīrudo.
  • Introduced the eighth generation of Pokémon.
  • Introduced Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing.
  • Does not include all pre-existing Pokémon.
  • On January 9, 2020, a pair of DLC expansion packs were announced. The first pack, The Isle of Armor was released on June 17th, 2020, while the second, The Crown Tundra was released on October 22, 2020. The physical bundle containing both packs with the base game was released on November 6, 2020.


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Original release date(s):
  • WW November 19, 2021
Release years by system:
2021 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:


Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Original release dates:
  • WW January 28, 2022
Release years by system:
2022 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Interquel of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.



Original release dates:
  • WW November 18, 2022
Release years by system:
2022 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Introduced the ninth generation of Pokémon.
  • Introduced Terastalizing.


Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Original release date(s):
  • WW 2025
Release years by system:
2025 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:


Side games

Pokémon Stadium series

Title Details
Pocket Monsters Stadium

Original release date:
  • JP August 1, 1998
Release years by system:
1998 – Nintendo 64
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • April 30, 1999 NA
Release years by system:
1999 – Nintendo 64
2023 – Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Notes:
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD.
  • Known in Japan as Pokemon Sutajiamu 2 and also as Pocket Monsters Stadium 2.


Pokémon Stadium 2

Original release dates:
  • December 14, 2000 NA
Release years by system:
2000 – Nintendo 64
2023 – Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Notes:
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD.
  • Known in Japan as Pokemon Sutajiamu Gōrudo Shirubā and also as Pocket Monsters Stadium Gōrudo Shirubā.


Other side games

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • May 30, 2003 NA
Release years by system:
2003 – GameCube
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • November 21, 2003 NA
Release years by system:
2003 – GameCube
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.



Original release dates:
  • August 4, 2005 NA
Release years by system:
2005 – GameCube
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.


Pokémon Battle Revolution

Original release dates:
  • December 14, 2006 NA
Release years by system:
2006 – Wii
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.


My Pokémon Ranch

Original release dates:
  • March 28, 2008 NA
Release years by system:
2008 – WiiWare
Notes:

Spin-off games

Trading Card Games

Pokémon Card GB series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • December 18, 1998 NA
Release years by system:
1998 – Game Boy Color
2014 – 3DS Virtual Console
2023 – Nintendo Switch Online
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • JP March 28, 2001
Release years by system:
2001 – Game Boy Color
Notes:


Play It! series

Title Details
Pokémon Play It!

Original release dates:
Release years by system:
1999 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Developed by Fluid Entertainment.


Pokémon Play It! Version 2

Original release dates:
Release years by system:
2000 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Developed by Fluid Entertainment.


Other Games

Title Details
Pokémon Card Game: How To Play DS

Original release dates:
  • JP August 5, 2011
Release years by system:
2011 – Nintendo DS
Notes:


Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Dex

Original release dates:
  • WW February 8, 2019
Release years by system:
2019 – iOS, Android
Notes:


Pinball games

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • April 14, 1999 NA
Release years by system:
1999 – Game Boy Color
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • August 1, 2003 NA
Release years by system:
2003 – Game Boy Advance
2015 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Developed by Jupiter Corporation.


Mystery Dungeon series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • November 17, 2005 NA
Release years by system:
2005 – Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
2016 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Released on 2 separate platforms:
  • Red Rescue Team was released on Game Boy Advance.
  • Blue Rescue Team was released on Nintendo DS.
  • Developed by Chunsoft.



Original release dates:
  • September 13, 2007 NA
Release years by system:
2007 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Chunsoft.


Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

Original release dates:
  • April 18, 2009 NA
Release years by system:
2009 – Nintendo DS
2016 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Enhanced remake of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
  • Developed by Chunsoft.


Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!

Original release date:
  • JP August 4, 2009
Release years by system:
2009 – WiiWare
Notes:
  • First Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game on a home console.
  • Developed by Chunsoft.
  • Only released in Japan.


Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

Original release dates:
  • November 23, 2012 NA
Release years by system:
2012 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • First Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game for the Nintendo 3DS.
  • Developed by Spike Chunsoft.


Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Original release dates:
  • September 17, 2015 NA
Release years by system:
2015 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • First Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game to have (at the time) all 720 Pokémon, all of which could be recruited.
  • Developed by Spike Chunsoft.


Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

Original release date:
  • WW March 6, 2020
Release years by system:
2020 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Remake of the 2005 video games Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team.
  • First remake of a Pokémon game outside of the core series.
  • Developed by Spike Chunsoft.


Ranger series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • March 23, 2006 NA
Release years by system:
2006 – Nintendo DS
2016 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • March 20, 2008 NA
Release years by system:
2008 – Nintendo DS
2016 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:


Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Original release dates:
  • March 6, 2010 NA
Release years by system:
2010 – Nintendo DS
2016 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:


Rumble series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • June 16, 2009 NA
Release years by system:
2009 – WiiWare
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • Known as Melee! Pokémon Scramble in Japan.


Pokémon Rumble Blast

Original release dates:
  • August 11, 2011 NA
Release years by system:
2011 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • Known as Super Pokémon Scramble in Japan and as Super Pokémon Rumble in the PAL region.
  • Sequel to Pokémon Rumble.


Pokémon Rumble U

Original release dates:
  • April 24, 2013 PAL
Release years by system:
2013 – Wii U
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • Known as Pokémon Scramble U in Japan.
  • Sequel to Pokémon Rumble Blast.


Pokémon Rumble World

Original release date:
  • WW April 8, 2015
Release years by system:
2015 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • Known as Everyone's Pokémon Scramble in Japan.
  • Sequel to Pokémon Rumble U.
  • Originally released on the 3DS eShop as a freemium game in 2015, but physical retail versions were later released in 2016.


Pokémon Rumble Rush

Original release date(s):
Release years by system:
2019 – Android, iOS
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • First released in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Retired as of July 21, 2020.


Snap series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • March 21, 1999 NA
Release years by system:
1999 – Nintendo 64
2007 – Wii Virtual Console
2017 – Wii U Virtual Console
2022 – Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Notes:


New Pokémon Snap

Original release date:
  • WW April 30, 2021
Release years by system:
2021 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Developed by Bandai Namco Studios.


Puzzle games

Pokémon Puzzle League series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • September 25, 2000 EU
Release years by system:
2000 – Nintendo 64
2008 – Wii Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Developed by Nintendo Software Technology.
  • Featuring characters from the Pokémon anime.



Original release dates:
  • September 21, 2000 NA
Release years by system:
2000 – Game Boy Color
2014 – 3DS Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Developed by Intelligent Systems.


Pokémon Trozei series

Title Details
Pokémon Trozei!

Original release dates:
  • October 20, 2005 NA
Release years by system:
2005 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.


Pokémon Battle Trozei

Original release date:
  • March 12, 2014 EU
Release years by system:
2014 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.


Other puzzle games

Title Details
Pokémon Shuffle

Original release date:
  • WW February 18, 2015
Release years by system:
2015 – Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.



Original release dates:
  • December 2, 2015 NA
Release years by system:
2015 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Jupiter Corporation.


Pokémon Café Mix

Original release date(s):
  • WW June 23, 2020
Release years by system:
2020 - Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
Notes:
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.


Pikachu series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • December 12, 1998 NA
Release years by system:
1998 – Nintendo 64
Notes:



Original release dates:
  • July 18, 2003 NA
Release years by system:
2003 – GameCube
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • Included a built in Pokémon Mini emulator


Detective Pikachu games

Title Details
Detective Pikachu

Original release date(s):
  • February 3, 2016 NA
Release years by system:
2016 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Creatures Inc.
  • The game was partially released in Japan on February 3, 2016 as Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjō. The rest of the game was released in Japan on March 23, 2018, alongside the international release of the full game. The game also has a movie based on it.


Detective Pikachu Returns

Original release date(s):
  • WW October 6, 2023
Release years by system:
2023 - Nintendo Switch
Notes:

Arcade games

Puck series

Title Details
Pokémon Battrio

Original release date:
  • JP November 21, 2007
Release years by system:
2007 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Developed by Takara Tomy and AQ Interactive.
  • Only released in Japan.
  • Played more than 100 million times, grossing more than ¥10 billion ($125 million) by 2012.


Pokémon Tretta

Original release date:
  • JP July 14, 2012
Release years by system:
2012 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Developed by Takara Tomy and Marvelous AQL.
  • Sequel to Pokémon Battrio.
  • Only released in Japan.
  • Exceeded 100 million plays in 800 days, grossing more than ¥10 billion ($125 million) by 2014.


Pokémon Tretta Lab

Original release date:
  • JP August 10, 2013
Release years by system:
2013 – Nintendo 3DS, Arcade
Notes:
  • Developed by Takara Tomy and Marvelous AQL.
  • Downloadable game that uses Pokémon Tretta tokens, and a separate hardware shell that is an analyzer and a scanner.
  • Only released in Japan.


Pokémon Ga-Olé

Original release date(s):
  • JP July 7, 2016
Release years by system:
2016 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Follows the gameplay from Pokémon Battrio and Pokémon Tretta.
  • Developed by Takara Tomy and Marvelous.
  • Only released in Japan.
  • Exceeded 100 million plays in 600 days, grossing more than ¥10 billion ($92 million) by 2018.


Pokkén Tournament

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • July 16, 2015 (Arcade) WW
Release years by system:
2015 – Arcade
2016 – Wii U
Notes:
  • Developed by Bandai Namco Studios.


Pokkén Tournament DX

Original release date:
  • WW September 22, 2017
Release years by system:
2017 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Developed by Bandai Namco Studios.


Mezastar

Title Details
Pokémon Mezastar

Original release date(s):
  • JP September 17, 2020
Release years by system:
2020 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Developed by Takara Tomy and Marvelous.
  • Only released in Japan.
  • Exceeded 100 million plays in 451 days, grossing more than ¥20 billion ($187 million) by 2021.


PokéPark series

Title Details

Original release dates:
  • December 5, 2009 EU
Release years by system:
2009 – Wii
2016 – Wii U Virtual Console
Notes:


PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

Original release dates:
  • November 12, 2011 NA
Release years by system:
2011 – Wii
Notes:


Mobile games

Pokédex 3D and Pokédex 3D Pro

Pokédex 3D is an app available for download from the Nintendo eShop. It is a Pokédex, which displays information on Pokémon from Black and White as well as a 3D model. Only a few Pokémon are initially available, and more can be unlocked through means such as SpotPass and StreetPass and AR cards.

On April 21, 2012, Nintendo announced that there would be a National Pokédex version called Pokédex 3D Pro. It was released in Japan on the Nintendo eShop on July 14, 2012, and internationally on November 8, 2012. Unlike the original, the Pro edition of the app is not free, and all Pokémon are available from the start rather than unlocking them over time, although some that are not available can be unlocked by entering a special code on the official website. In addition, it has new background music, modes, more scenes and backgrounds and features the voice for the name of every Pokémon. The Pro edition replaced the original free app as it was removed from the eShop on June 17, 2012, in Japan and on October 1, 2012, internationally. An official iOS version was released on November 15, 2012, but was delisted on November 30, 2015.

Pokémon Dream Radar

Pokémon Dream Radar (ポケモン ARサーチャー Pokemon AR Sāchā, literally meaning: "Pokémon Augmented Reality Searcher") is the second downloadable game in the series and it featured Augmented Reality view to capture Pokémon, collecting Dream Orbs and Items in the Interdream Zone. Pokémon Dream Radar allows you to transfer any Pokémon you've captured and any Items you've obtained to a copy of Pokémon Black and White 2 inserted in the Nintendo 3DS cartridge slot to give the players extra in-game content.

Pokémon Bank

Pokémon Bank is a mobile application available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. It was released in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan on December 25, 2013, Hong Kong on January 22, 2014, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 4, 2014, and in North and South America on February 5, 2014. It is an online storage system which allows players to store up to 3000 Pokémon and access requires a stable internet connection. The app was free to download, but required an annual fee in order to access the servers. Bank is compatible with Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and the game's Pokémon Storage System. Pokémon holding items and a cosplay variant of Pikachu cannot be stored. The additional app Poké Transporter allows players to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 and the Virtual Console releases of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. Pokémon Bank was later updated to add Poké Transporter capabilities for Gold, Silver, and Crystal as well. Bank became unavailable for download and free of charge March 27, 2023, along with the closing of the 3DS eShop.

Pokémon Photo Booth

Pokémon Photo Booth is a mobile app that revolves around a photo editor. The player can add filters and pre-made or custom banners to photos. It was released in February 2016, to celebrate Pokémon's 20th Anniversary.

Pokémon Go

The augmented reality mobile game Pokémon Go was released in July 2016 on both Android and iOS platforms. It utilizes internal GPS tracking system in order to find and catch Pokémon in real-time. The system places in-game locations such as Gyms and Pokéstops in predetermined locations (such as landmarks) throughout the real world in order to get the player active and become a Pokémon trainer in real life. The Pokémon themselves spawn randomly, with some conditions; nocturnal Pokémon have a higher chance to spawn at night, and water type pokémon may spawn close to water. Gyms are used to battle and train Pokémon against other players in the area, and nearby PokéStops give free items when spun (they have a 5-minute cooldown per use). It originally featured all Generation 1 Pokémon. In February 2017, Generation 2 Pokémon were added excluding the legendaries of the region, including Suicune, Raikou, Entei, Celebi, Lugia, and Ho-Oh. In July 2017, the missing Legendary Pokémon from the Johto region were added. Niantic has since added Pokémon from the Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, Hisui, and Paldea regions into Pokémon Go. While the title is free-to-play, it also implements microtransactions, allowing players to spend real currency to gain access to more items in game. The game was met with mixed responses when released. In September 2016, Niantic released the Pokémon Go Plus, a $35 wearable, which issues alerts about any events in the game, including the appearance of a Pokémon or nearby PokéStop.

Pokémon Duel

On January 24, 2017, Pokémon Duel, a competitive digital board game was released for mobile devices on the App Store and Google Play. Pokémon Duel, formerly known as Pokémon Co-master, was co-developed with Heroz Japan, a company that specializes in artificial intelligence. Based on the Pokémon Trading Figure board game, players can move Pokémon pieces around a virtual playing field. Upon reaching an opponent's Pokémon, the two may engage in battle. The strategy game lets one play single-player against the computer or compete with other players online. The game was discontinued on October 31, 2019.

Pokémon Playhouse

In 2017, Nintendo, together with the Pokémon Company, announced the creation of a mobile app targeted at preschool aged children called Pokémon Playhouse.

Pokémon Masters EX

On August 29, 2019, Pokémon Masters, a 3-on-3 battle game was released on the App Store and Google Play. Pokémon Masters was developed by DeNA. The game can be downloaded from the Pokémon Masters official website: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US Originally named Pokémon Masters, it was renamed Pokémon Masters Ex in August 2020 on the 1st anniversary of the game.

Camp Pokémon

Camp Pokémon, known as Pokémon Camp in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, is a free app provided by The Pokémon Company International for Android and iOS. It was first accessible to iOS users on October 21, 2014, and was released for Android devices on April 14, 2016.

Pokémon Home

In June 2019, The Pokémon Company announced a new cloud service for storing Pokémon, intended to replace Pokémon Bank. It was later revealed the service would be called Pokémon Home and was released for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Home would be available in two tiers, a paid premium subscription and a free tier with less storage and a limited feature set. A subscription to Nintendo Switch Online would not be required to use Pokémon Home. It was released in February 2020. The service is primarily aimed toward Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon can be transferred between them and the service at will. Pokémon contained in Pokémon Bank can be transferred to Home but would be a one-way transfer and cannot be transferred back to the aforementioned titles. The same can be said about Pokémon transferred from the Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! titles, except this one way transfer system only applies after you transfer a Pokémon into Pokémon Home, then into Pokémon Sword and Shield. On November 11, 2020, Niantic released an update for Pokémon Go that allows the unidirectional transfer of Pokémon to Pokémon Home.

Pokémon Smile

Pokémon Smile is a free app for Android and iOS devices. The game uses the device's camera to play the game. By brushing your teeth, Pokémon are rescued from bacteria. The game was announced during a Pokémon Presents presentation on June 17, 2020, and was made available later the same day.

PC and Computer titles

Pokémon TCG Online

Pokémon TCG Online is the official digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game available for PC, iOS, and Android. As of early 2023, the game had received its final expansion set, and was planned to be discontinued in the near future. On June 7 of 2023, the game was officially discontinued. This was partially due to the application's age, and the arrival of its recent replacement, Pokémon TCG Live, which has been met with mixed opinions from the entire playerbase.

Pokémon PokéROM Gotta Learn 'em All!

Pokémon PokéROM Gotta Learn 'em All! is a series of playable and collectable mini CD-Roms released by Mattel Interactive in 2000. Each CD features math puzzles, print programs to print out Pokémon, build a desktop Pokémon collection, and observe Pokémon

Pokémon 2000

Pokémon 2000 was a first-person online only adventure game released by Cyberworld International Corporation in 2000. Created as a promotion for the second Pokémon film for AOL Time Warner, Pokémon 2000 played within Cyberworld's specialized web browser which could display web pages on one side and simple Wolfenstein 3D like 3D worlds on the other. Due to a contract dispute, the game was pulled and is no longer able to be played after being available for four weeks with over one million downloads.

Pokémon Project Studio

Pokémon Project Studio is a computer program released by The Learning Company on November 9, 1999, in the U.S. This program lets the user create all kinds of Pokémon related projects such as calendars or greeting cards. Each version had stock artwork of different Generation I Pokémon. Some Pokémon were version-specific—for example, Kangaskhan was only available in the Blue version, whereas Tauros was only available in the Red version. Stock art of human characters like Ash Ketchum and Professor Oak was also included, and users could also add photos and images saved on their own computer.

Pokémon: Masters Arena

Pokémon: Masters Arena is a Pokémon game compilation developed by ImaginEngine designed for young children. It contains eight games, testing the players' knowledge to prove themselves as a true Pokémon Master. On mastering all eight games, the player earns 8 posters, which can be printed.

Pokémon: Team Turbo

Team Turbo is a Pokémon game developed by ImaginEngine that is a game compilation designed for young children. It contains five racing games which are used to earn power-ups for use in race courses. From the main menu, one can choose to do any of the 6 races, any of the 5 minigames, or do an "Adventure Mode" in which there are races in order, with minigames in between each to earn extra powerups. The game was published by ValuSoft and released in October 2005.

Pokémon PC Master

Pokémon PC Master is a Pokémon game released on June 20, 2006, in Japan. It is supposed to improve children's knowledge of information technology.

Perdue series

Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off

Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off is a Pokémon game released in North America.

Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher

Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher is a Pokémon game released in North America.

Pokémon Seek & Find

Pokémon Seek & Find is a Pokémon game released in North America.

Pokémon Card Game Online

Pokémon Card Game Online is a Pokémon game released on November 20, 2009, in Japan.

Pokémon Medallion Battle

Pokémon Medallion Battle is a Pokémon game released worldwide on December 23, 2019.

Pokémon Tower Battle

Pokémon Tower Battle is a Pokémon game released worldwide on December 23, 2019.

Pokémon mini games (all released in between 2001-2002 on the "Pokémon mini" console")

Pokémon Party Mini

Pokémon Pinball Mini

Pokémon Puzzle Collection

Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2

Pokémon Zany Cards

Pokémon Tetris

Pokémon Race Mini

Pichu Bros. Mini

Togepi's Great Adventure

Pokémon Breeder Mini

Sega games

Seven Pokémon games were released for Sega game consoles.

Sega Pico series

Title Details
Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!

Original release date:
  • JP July 23, 2002
Release years by system:
2002 - Sega Pico


Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!

Original release date:
  • JP November 17, 2003
Release years by system:
2003 - Sega Pico


Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!

Original release date:
  • JP July 13, 2004
Release years by system:
2004 - Sega Pico


Advanced Pico Beena series

Title Details
Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!

Original release date:
  • JP October 1, 2005
Release years by system:
2005 - Advanced Pico Beena


Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game

Original release date:
  • JP April 21, 2007
Release years by system:
2007 - Advanced Pico Beena


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!

Original release date:
  • JP September 17, 2009
Release years by system:
2009 - Advanced Pico Beena


Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!

Original release date:
  • JP December 4, 2010
Release years by system:
2010 - Advanced Pico Beena


Other spin-offs

Title Details
Pokémon Dash

Original release dates:
  • December 2, 2004 EU
Release years by system:
2004 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Ambrella.
  • First appearance of a fourth generation Pokémon (Munchlax).


Pokémate

Original release date:
  • JP December 31, 2006
Release years by system:
2006 – Mobile phone
Notes:


Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure

Original release dates:
  • April 21, 2011 EU
Release years by system:
2011 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Each copy of the game was bundled with a wireless keyboard.
  • Developed by Genius Sonority.



Original release dates:
  • March 17, 2012 NA
Release years by system:
2012 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Tecmo Koei.
  • Crossover with the Nobunaga's Ambition strategy series.
  • Known in Japan as Pokemon Plus - Nobunaga no Yabou.


Pokémon Art Academy

Original release dates:
  • June 19, 2014 EU
Release years by system:
2014 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Developed by Headstrong Games.


Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Original release date(s):
  • WW May 24, 2017
Release years by system:
2017 – Android, iOS
Notes:
  • Developed by Select Button.


Pokémon Quest

Original release date(s):
  • WW May 30, 2018
Release years by system:
2018 - Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
Notes:



Original release date(s):
  • WW July 21, 2021
Release years by system:
2021 - Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Notes:
  • Developed by Tencent and TiMi Studios.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Videojuegos de Pokémon para niños

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List of Pokémon video games Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.