List of Pokémon video games facts for kids
Pokémon (which means "Pocket Monsters") is a super popular series of video games. It's all about catching, training, and battling amazing creatures called Pokémon! The main games are role-playing games (RPGs), where you go on an adventure, but there are also many other types of Pokémon games like puzzles, fighting games, and even digital pet games. Most Pokémon games have been made for Nintendo handhelds and consoles, from the old Game Boy to the newest Nintendo Switch.
1996 | Red and Green |
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1998 | Yellow |
1999 | Gold and Silver |
2000 | Crystal |
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2002 | Ruby and Sapphire |
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2004 | FireRed and LeafGreen |
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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) |
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 |
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Main Pokémon Games and Remakes
These are the main adventure games where you become a Pokémon Trainer and explore a region.
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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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Release years by system: 2017 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Release years by system: 2018 – Nintendo Switch |
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Release years by system: 2019 – Nintendo Switch |
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Release years by system: 2021 – Nintendo Switch |
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Release years by system: 2022 – Nintendo Switch |
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Release years by system: 2022 – Nintendo Switch |
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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Release years by system: 2025 – Nintendo Switch |
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Side Games
These games offer different ways to experience the world of Pokémon, often focusing on battles or other activities.
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 Side Games
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Release years by system: 2003 – GameCube |
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Release years by system: 2005 – GameCube |
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Pokémon Battle Revolution
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Release years by system: 2006 – Wii |
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Spin-off Games
These games explore different genres and gameplay styles within the Pokémon universe.
Mystery Dungeon Series
In these games, you wake up as a Pokémon and join a rescue team to help other Pokémon in a world without humans.
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Release years by system: 2005 – Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS 2016 – Wii U Virtual Console |
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Release years by system: 2007 – Nintendo DS |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
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Release years by system: 2009 – Nintendo DS 2016 – Wii U Virtual Console |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
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Release years by system: 2012 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
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Release years by system: 2020 – Nintendo Switch |
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Ranger Series
In these games, you play as a Pokémon Ranger who helps protect Pokémon and nature using a Capture Styler.
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Release years by system: 2006 – Nintendo DS 2016 – Wii U Virtual Console |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Release years by system: 2010 – Nintendo DS 2016 – Wii U Virtual Console |
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Rumble Series
These games feature toy Pokémon battling it out in action-packed arenas.
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Release years by system: 2009 – WiiWare |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
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Release years by system: 2011 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon Rumble U
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Release years by system: 2013 – Wii U |
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Pokémon Rumble World
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Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Release years by system: 2019 – Android, iOS |
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Snap Series
These games are about taking pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitats.
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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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Release years by system: 2021 – Nintendo Switch |
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Puzzle Games
These games challenge your brain with Pokémon-themed puzzles.
Pokémon Puzzle League Series
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Release years by system: 2000 – Nintendo 64 2008 – Wii Virtual Console |
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Release years by system: 2000 – Game Boy Color 2014 – 3DS Virtual Console |
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Other Puzzle Games
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Pokémon Shuffle
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Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android |
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Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon Café Mix
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Release years by system: 2020 - Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
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PokéPark Series
These games let you explore a park filled with Pokémon and play mini-games.
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Release years by system: 2009 – Wii 2016 – Wii U Virtual Console |
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Release years by system: 2011 – Wii |
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Pikachu Series
These games focus on interacting with Pikachu in unique ways.
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Release years by system: 1998 – Nintendo 64 |
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Detective Pikachu Games
These games let you solve mysteries with a talking Detective Pikachu.
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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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Mobile Games
These are games you can play on your phone or tablet.
Pokédex 3D and Pokédex 3D Pro
Pokédex 3D was a free app for the Nintendo 3DS that showed you 3D models and information about Pokémon. You could unlock more Pokémon over time.
Later, Pokédex 3D Pro was released. This paid version had all Pokémon available from the start and added new features like background music and different modes. The original free app was removed when the Pro version came out. An iPhone/iPad version was also available for a while.
Pokémon Dream Radar
This was a downloadable game for the Nintendo 3DS that used augmented reality (AR). You could use your camera to find and catch Pokémon in your real-world surroundings. You could then send these Pokémon to your Pokémon Black 2 or White 2 game.
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank was an online storage system for your Nintendo 3DS. It let you store up to 3000 Pokémon from various main series games, like X, Y, Sun, and Moon. There was also an extra app called Poké Transporter that let you move Pokémon from older games like Black, White, and the Virtual Console versions of Red, Blue, and Yellow. Pokémon Bank became free to use on March 27, 2023, when the 3DS eShop closed.
Pokémon Photo Booth
This mobile app, released in 2016, lets you edit your photos with Pokémon filters and banners.
Pokémon Go
Released in July 2016, Pokémon Go is a super popular mobile game that uses your phone's GPS to let you find and catch Pokémon in the real world! You walk around to find Pokémon, visit PokéStops to get items, and battle at Gyms. It started with the first group of Pokémon and has added many more from different regions over time. It's free to play, but you can also buy items in the game.
Pokémon Duel
Pokémon Duel was a strategy board game released for mobile phones in 2017. You moved Pokémon figures around a board and battled opponents. The game was stopped on October 31, 2019.
Pokémon Masters EX
Released in August 2019, Pokémon Masters EX is a 3-on-3 battle game for mobile phones. You team up with famous Pokémon Trainers from the series and their partner Pokémon to battle.
Camp Pokémon
Camp Pokémon is a free app for phones and tablets that offers fun mini-games and activities related to Pokémon.
Pokémon Home
Pokémon Home is a cloud service released in February 2020 for Nintendo Switch and mobile phones. It lets you store your Pokémon online and transfer them between different Pokémon games, like Sword and Shield, and even from Pokémon Go. There's a free version and a paid version with more storage.
Pokémon Smile
Pokémon Smile is a free mobile app released in June 2020 that uses your device's camera to make brushing your teeth into a fun game where you rescue Pokémon from bacteria.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
This free mobile game, released on October 30, 2024, is a digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. You can collect cards, build decks, and battle other players.
PC and Computer Titles
These are Pokémon games designed for computers.
Pokémon TCG Online
Pokémon TCG Online was the official digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game for computers and mobile devices. It was stopped on June 7, 2023, and replaced by Pokémon TCG Live.
Pokémon Project Studio
Released in 1999, this computer program let you create Pokémon-themed projects like calendars and greeting cards using different Pokémon artwork.
Pokkén Tournament
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Release years by system: 2015 – Arcade 2016 – Wii U |
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Pokkén Tournament DX
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Release years by system: 2017 – Nintendo Switch |
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Other Spin-offs
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Pokémon Dash
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Release years by system: 2004 – Nintendo DS |
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Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure
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Release years by system: 2011 – Nintendo DS |
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Pokémon Art Academy
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Release years by system: 2014 – Nintendo 3DS |
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Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
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Release years by system: 2017 – Android, iOS |
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Pokémon Quest
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Release years by system: 2018 - Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
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Release years by system: 2021 - Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
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See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Videojuegos de Pokémon para niños