List of Pokémon video games facts for kids
The Pokémon video games, originally called Pocket Monsters, are a super popular series of role-playing games. They are made by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Over the years, many other Pokémon games have been created by different companies. While the main games are role-playing games (RPGs), the spin-off games include other types like action games, puzzle games, fighting games, and even digital pet games. Most Pokémon video games have been made for Nintendo's handheld consoles, from the old Game Boy to the newest ones today.
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1998 | Yellow |
1999 | Gold and Silver |
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2006 | Diamond and Pearl |
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2008 | Platinum |
2009 | HeartGold and SoulSilver |
2010 | Black and White |
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2012 | Black 2 and White 2 |
2013 | X and Y |
2014 | Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
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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) |
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2021 | Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
2022 | Legends: Arceus |
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2023 | The Teal Mask (DLC) |
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2025 | Legends: Z-A |
Main Pokémon Games and Remakes
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Release years by system: 1996 – Game Boy 2016 – 3DS Virtual Console |
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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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Other Pokémon Console Games
Pokémon Stadium Series
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Release years by system: 1999 – Nintendo 64 2023 – Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack |
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Pokémon Stadium 2
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Release years by system: 2000 – Nintendo 64 2023 – Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack |
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Other Console Games
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Pokémon Battle Revolution
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Release years by system: 2006 – Wii |
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Pokémon Spin-off Games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Series
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Release years by system: 2005 – Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS 2016 – Wii U Virtual Console |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
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Pokémon Ranger Series
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Pokémon Rumble Series
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Release years by system: 2009 – WiiWare |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
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Pokémon Rumble World
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Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon Snap Series
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Release years by system: 1999 – Nintendo 64 2007 – Wii Virtual Console 2017 – Wii U Virtual Console 2022 – Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack |
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New Pokémon Snap
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Pokémon Puzzle Games
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Release years by system: 2000 – Game Boy Color 2014 – 3DS Virtual Console |
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Pokémon Shuffle
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Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android |
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Pokémon Café Mix
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Release years by system: 2020 - Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
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Detective Pikachu Games
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Detective Pikachu
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Release years by system: 2016 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Detective Pikachu Returns
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Pokémon Mobile Games
Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go is a very popular mobile game that uses augmented reality. It came out in July 2016 for Android and iOS phones. The game uses your phone's GPS to let you find and catch Pokémon in the real world! It places game locations like Gyms and PokéStops at real-life landmarks. This encourages players to go outside and explore. Wild Pokémon appear randomly, but some might show up more often at night or near water. You can battle other players at Gyms and get free items from PokéStops.
When it first came out, Pokémon Go only had the first group of Pokémon. Since then, many more Pokémon from different regions have been added. The game is free to play, but you can also buy items in the game with real money.
Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX is a 3-on-3 battle game released on August 29, 2019, for mobile phones. In this game, you team up with famous Pokémon Trainers from all the different Pokémon regions. The game was originally called Pokémon Masters but changed its name in August 2020.
Pokémon Home
Pokémon Home is a cloud service that lets you store your Pokémon online. It was released in February 2020 for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. You can transfer Pokémon from your main Pokémon games, like Pokémon Sword and Shield, to Pokémon Home. You can also move Pokémon from older games, like Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Go, into Home. This service makes it easier to keep all your Pokémon in one place.
Pokémon Smile
Pokémon Smile is a free app for Android and iOS phones. This game uses your device's camera to help you brush your teeth! As you brush, you rescue Pokémon from bacteria. The game was released on June 17, 2020.
Other Pokémon Spin-offs
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Pokémon Dash
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Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure
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Pokémon Art Academy
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Pokémon Quest
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Release years by system: 2018 - Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
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See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Videojuegos de Pokémon para niños