Pokémon games

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The Pokémon games are all video games in the Pokémon franchise. All games in the standard style are considered the base, definitive canon for the Pokémon series. All other parts of Pokémon canon, including but not limited to the Pokémon anime, Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Trading Card Game, and the Pokémon Trading Figure Game, are derived from the Pokémon world and concepts set forth in the games. There are currently 54 games known.

The games are split into generations. The defining point of where new generations begin is when a new standard style Pokémon game with a set of new Pokémon added to the Pokédex is released. Games are also split between main series games and spin-off games. In most main games, the player can choose one out of three Pokémon to start their journey with.

List of games

Main series

Gen.	Game	System	Blurb
		First Release
I	File:Pokemon red box ja.jpgFile:Pokemon green box ja.jpg Pokémon Red and Green (Japanese)
		February 27, 1996 Japan
	File:Pokemon blue box ja.jpg Pokémon Blue (Japanese)
		October 10, 1996 Japan
	File:Pokemon red box.jpgFile:Pokemon blue box.jpg Pokémon Red and Blue		"You've finally been granted your Pokémon Trainer's license. Now, it's time to head out to become the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer. It's going to take all you've got to collect 150 Pokémon in this enormous world. Catch and train monsters like the shockingly-cute Pikachu. Face off against Blastoise's torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing Pidgeot's stormy Gust. Trade with friends and watch your Pokémon evolve. Important—no single Pokémon can win at all. Can you develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight Gym Leaders and become the greatest Pokémon Master of all time?"
		September 30, 1998 North America
	File:Pokemon Yellow boxart.jpg Pokémon Yellow		"You've finally been granted your Pokémon Trainer's license, and now you're on your way to becoming the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer! The shockingly-cute Pikachu tags along behind you as you search the enormous world for monsters to train and evolve. Face off against Blastoise's torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing Pidgeot's stormy Gust. Develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight Gym Leaders and become the greatest Pokémon Master of all time!"
		September 12, 1998 Japan
	File:Pokemon Stadium (Japanese).jpg Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)
		August 1, 1998 Japan
	File:Stadium.jpg Pokémon Stadium		"The ultimate Pokémon battle is about to begin..." "At long last, all of your favorite Pokémon are ready to go head-to-head on the N64! Whether you're battling a friend, a Gym Leader or a tournament contestant, you're about to witness some of the most spectacular battle scenes in history! Select a team for a huge stable of "rental" battlers, or use the included N64 Transfer Pack to upload your own team from Pokémon Red, Blue or Yellow! This stadium is packed and ready to rock!"
		April 30, 1999 Japan
II	File:Pokemon Gold boxart EN-US.jpgFile:Pokemonsilverbox.jpg Pokémon Gold and Silver		"Enter a whole new world, with new Pokémon to capture, train and battle! Meet Professor Elm and get the all-new Poké Gear, including map, radio, cell phone and clock. Set the clock then watch as day turns to night and events take place in real time— and be sure to keep an eye out for Pokémon that come out only at night!"
		November 21, 1999 Japan
	File:Pokemoncrystal.jpg Pokémon Crystal
		December 14, 2000 Japan
	File:Stadium2.jpg Pokémon Stadium 2
		December 14, 2000 Japan
III	File:Pokemon Ruby boxart EN-US.jpgFile:Pokemon Sapphire boxart EN-US.jpg Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire		"Immerse yourself in the beautiful region of Hoenn, a place of masterful heroes and mysterious teams, of friendship and battles. As the new kid in town, you set off your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Who knows what wonders and dangers await you? Now it's time to grab your gear and head out on your own... Over 200 Pokémon appear with over 100 newly discovered species—you'll have to link up and trade with a friend who has SapphireWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc./RubyWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Version to catch them all! 2-on-2 battles—use two of your Pokémon in battle at the same time! Engage in intense multi battles with up to four friends! Pokémon Contests let you groom your Pokémon to be Best of Show! Stunning Game Boy Advance graphics display the world of Pokémon with more detail than ever!"
		November 21, 2002 Japan
	File:Pokemon FireRed boxart EN-US.jpgFile:Pokemon LeafGreen boxart EN-US.jpg Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen		"Set off on a grand adventure to fulfil your dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master! Explore the Kanto region and discover wild Pokémon around every corner. Build you Pokémon collection and train and battle your way to success—earn your badges as you develop winning strategies to use against experienced Gym Leaders in every town. Explore every inch to uncover amazing secrets that will help you in your quest to be the very best trainer ever! Trade, battle, and chat wirelessly! All new Wireless Adapter comes packed in every game, so trainers can trade, battle, and chat between their FireRed and LeafGreen versions with no cables! Catch loads of Pokémon in never-before-seen island areas! Expand you collection when you trade with a friend. Link up with Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire or Pokémon Colosseum to catch them all!"
		January 29, 2004 Japan
	File:Pokemon Emerald boxart EN-US.jpg Pokémon Emerald		"The Hoenn region is unstable — Rayquaza has awakened! Your skills as a Trainer will be challenged like they've never been challenged before as you try to maintain balance between Kyogre & Groudon. Prove your skill by earning badges & gaining access to Battle Frontier — the front line of Pokémon battling that offers a whole new level of competition. Never-before-experienced battles await you! The third adventure with new episodes in the Hoenn region! Tons of new features, including surprising plot twists and changes to where and how often you can catch certain Pokémon! Use the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter to trade & battle between Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions. Expand you collection when you trade with a friend. Using a Game Boy Advance Game Link™, link up with Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, or connect with Pokémon Colosseum using a Nintendo GameCube® Game Boy Advance cable. See instruction booklet for more details."
		September 16, 2004 Japan
	File:Pokémon Box - Ruby & Sapphire.png Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire
		May 30, 2003 Japan
	File:Pokemon Colosseum boxart EN-US.jpg Pokémon Colosseum
		November 21, 2003 Japan
	File:Pokémon XD cover US.jpg Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness		"Experience The Extra Dimesion!" "Using Shadow Pokémon, an evil organisation has unleashed a sinister plot of world domination. With Eevee as your companion, and with the help of numerous friends along the way, you must fight against terrible foes and race against time to snag a purify the Shadow Pokémon and save the world! Engage in fantastic battles with your friends! By connecting with a Game Boy Advance-using a Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable-you can import and battle with your Game Boy Advance Pokémon from Pokémon Emerald, FireRed, Leafgreen, Ruby and Sapphire!"
		August 4, 2005 Japan
IV	File:DiamondUS.jpgFile:PearlUS.jpg Pokémon Diamond and Pearl		"Welcome to the next generation of Pokémon!" "As a rookie Pokémon Trainer, you will need to catch, train and battle Pokémon on your journey to become the Pokémon League Champion. You will face many challenges along the way, as you search for the Pokémon that rules time or space in Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version. Discover more than 100 new Pokémon in the Sinnoh region! Meet goals and earn the ability to import Pokémon from your GBA versions! Battle and trade with your friends around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection! Watch as day turns to night with the return of the real-time clock feature!"
		September 28, 2006 Japan
	File:Platinum-box.png Pokémon Platinum		"Another world has emerged in the Sinnoh region..." "...A world where time and space are altered! Catch, train, and battle your favorite Pokémon, and discover ancient, mythical Pokémon in this exciting new adventure!"
		September 13, 2008 Japan
	File:Pokemon HeartGold Version box.jpgFile:Pokemon SoulSilver Version box.jpg Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver		"Prepare for thrilling new adventured as Legendary Pokémon awaken!" "Explore the Johto region as you catch, train, and battle with your favorite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon!"
		September 12, 2009 Japan
	File:PBRAmerican.jpg Pokémon Battle Revolution		"BRING YOUR BATTLE TO THE BIG SCREEN!" "Grab a Battle Pass, customise your Trainer and battle your way to the rank of Pokétopia Master! Or, battle against up to three friends with Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl using your Nintendo DS system as a controller!"
		December 14, 2006 Japan
	My Pokémon Ranch
		March 25, 2008 Japan
V	File:Black box EN-US.pngFile:White box EN-US.png Pokémon Black and White		"A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon!" "What are the true motives of Team Plasma and the mysterious N? What is the secret of the Legendary Pokémon? Adventure across the Unova region and discover all-new Pokémon!"
		September 18, 2010 Japan

Spin-off games

These games do not follow the same style as those games which make up the main series, and are known as spin-offs.

Gen.	Game	System	Blurb
		First Release
Series: Pikachu
I	File:Heyyoupikachu.jpg Hey You, Pikachu!
		December 12, 1998 Japan
III	File:Pokémon Channel.png Pokémon Channel
		July 18, 2003 Japan
IV	File:PokePark Wii US box.png PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure		"Run, Jump, Smash! Play as Pikachu and save the PokéPark!" "Experience the action-packed Attractions at the PokéPark! Zip across land, sea, and sky to show off your speed and skill! Dive into a new world of adventure in the PokéPark!"
		December 5, 2009 Japan
V	File:PokePark 2 JP box.png PokéPark 2: Beyond the World
		November 12, 2011 Japan
Series: TCG
I	File:TCG Boxart.jpg Pokémon Trading Card Game
		December 18, 1998 Japan
II	File:Pokemon Card Game GB2.jpg Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!
		March 28, 2001 Japan
Series: Pinball
I	File:Pinball Coverart.png Pokémon Pinball
		April 14, 1999 Japan
III	File:Pinball RS boxart.jpg Pokémon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire
		August 1, 2003 Japan
Series: Puzzle
I	File:PokemonPuzzleLeagueboxart.jpg Pokémon Puzzle League
		September 25, 2000 North America
II	File:Puzzlechallenge.png Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
		September 21, 2000 Japan
Series: Mystery Dungeon
III	File:PMD Red.jpgFile:PMD Blue.jpg Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team		"What if you woke up one day, and you were a Pokémon? What if all of a sudden you find yourself in a NEW world, where you can speak and interact with other Pokémon? The adventure begins when you and your partner Pokémon set out on rescue missions in a world ravaged by natural disasters. But what is your true purpose and destiny in this Pokémon world? That's the REAL mystery...."
		November 17, 2005 Japan
IV	File:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpgFile:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness		"Explore as a Pokémon in a world of Pokémon!" "Discover secrets of Time and Darkness and form a team to explore the world!" "Send out SOS Mails using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection"
		September 13, 2007 Japan
IV	File:PMD-EoS Box.jpg Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky		"Now you can go beyond darkness...outside the limits of time...to the skies!" "Be a Pokémon and experience the world in a whole new way! Learn more secrets of Time and Darkness...Journey with your friends on remarkable adventures and save the world!"
		April 18, 2009 Japan
IV	Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad! Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad! and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!
		August 4, 2009 Japan
Series: Ranger
III	File:Ranger box.jpg Pokémon Ranger		"CAPTURE ON!" "With the help of Pokémon, set out on a fun-filled adventure! You play as a Pokémon Ranger in the Fiore region, working to preserve nature and to protect Pokémon!"
		March 23, 2006 Japan
IV	File:PokemonRanger2 Package.jpg Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia		"Only you and your Pokémon can protect Almia!" "As a Pokémon Ranger, your duty is to fight the shadows that threaten the peace of the Almia region. With the help of you Pokémon, every mission is an adventure!" "Use the Stylus to befriend Pokémon and spin up a storm of action!" "Capture Pokémon with your friendship. Use Pokémon to help you enhance your Ranger skills and, together as one, protect Almia!"
		March 20, 2008 Japan
IV	File:Ranger Guardian Signs US box.png Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs		"A mighty alliance is all that can save Oblivia form darkness! Join forces with Legendary Pokémon and restore peace. Team up with friends in Wireless Multiplayer Missions!"
		March 6, 2010 Japan
Series: Rumble
IV	Pokémon Rumble		"Introducing a new kind of Pokémon challenge, available exclusively to the WiiWare service! Pokémon Rumble is an action game in which you control Toy Pokémon (referred to as "Pokémon") and take on wave after wave of other Pokémon in a variety of stages. Befriend some of the defeated Pokémon along the way, adding them to your collection and granting you the ability to use them in battle. Switch between collected Pokémon at any time, taking advantage of the fact that the amount of damage you deal depends on the type of move used and the type of Pokémon hit. Be the last one standing to gain the right to compete in the Battle Royale and test your skills against many Pokémon at once. Or team up with three people for some multiplayer action, working together to take down tough Bosses and earning points that can be used towards recruiting or training Pokémon. You can even save your favorite Pokémon to your Wii Remote controller for exchanges with friends. Combining beautiful cel-shaded graphics and exciting game play features with the world of Pokémon, this is one Rumble you won't want to miss!"
		June 16, 2009 Japan
V	File:Pokémon Rumble Blast Boxart US.png Pokémon Rumble Blast		"This rumble is a blast! Discover over 600 Toy Pokémon to build an unbeatable force!"
		August 11, 2011 Japan
Others
I	Pokémon Picross
		N/A
I	File:Picross NP Vol1.png Picross NP Vol.1
		April, 1999 Japan
I	File:PokemonSnap.jpg Pokémon Snap
		March 21, 1999 Japan
III	Pikachu: DS Tech Demo		N/A
		May 12, 2004 North America
III	File:Pokemon Dash boxart EN-US.jpg Pokémon Dash
		December 2, 2004 Japan
III	PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS		N/A
		May 10, 2005 Japan
III	File:Trozei! Box.jpg Pokémon Trozei!		"Experience endless Pokémon puzzle action in this brand-new puzzle game!" "Using the stylus, slide Pokémon puzzle pieces. Line up four in a row (vertically or horizontally) to make a "Trozei" and clear the screen. It's easy to learn, with fun and addictive play for all ages!"
		October 20, 2005 Japan
V	File:Battle Get Pokémon Typing DS boxart.png Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS
		April 21, 2011 Japan
V	Pokédex 3D
		June 6, 2011 North America

Others

Pokémon mini
Pokémon mini
File:Pokémon Party mini.jpg	File:Pokémon Zany Cards.jpg	File:Pokémon Pinball mini.png	File:Pokémon Puzzle Collection.jpg	File:Pokémon Tetris.jpg
Party mini	Zany Cards	Pinball mini	Puzzle Collection	Tetris
File:Pokémon Breeder mini.jpg	File:Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol2.jpg	File:Pichu Bros mini.jpg	File:Pokémon Race mini.jpg	File:Togepi Great Adventure.jpg
Breeder mini	Puzzle Collection Vol.2	Pichu Bros. mini	Race mini	Togepi's Great Adventure

Sega consoles
Sega Pico
File:Pokemon Catch the Numbers.jpg				File:Pokemon AG Ive Begun Hiragana and Katakana.jpg				File:Pokemon AG Pico for Everyone Pokemon Loud Battle.jpg
Catch the Numbers!				Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!				Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!
Advanced Pico Beena
File:Pokemon AG Pokemon Number Battle.png			File:Intellectual Training Drill Pokemon DP Letter and Number Intelligence Game.png			File:Pokemon DP Search for Pokemon Adventure in the Maze.png			File:Pokemon BW Intelligence Training Pokemon Big Sports Meet.png
Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!			Intellectual Training Drill Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game			Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!			Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!

Perdue Farms
PC
Team Rocket Blast Off	Poké Ball Launcher	Seek & Find

Other consoles
PC
File:Pokémon Project Studio Red and Blue.jpg		File:Pokémon Play It.jpg	File:Pokémon Play It v2.jpg
Project Studio Red and Blue		Play It!	Play It! v2
File:Pokerom.png	File:Masters Arena.jpg
PokéROM	Masters Arena	PC Master	Team Turbo
Arcade		Mobile
File:Pokémon Battrio marquee.png
Battrio		Pokémate	Pokémon Say Tap?

Self-contained games
File:PocketPikachu.gif
Pokémon Pikachu	Pokémon Pikachu 2	Pokéwalker
Cyber Poké Ball	Cyber Pokédex	Digital Poké Ball D & P

External links

On Bulbagarden forums

• Pokémon video games discussion forum

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This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games.