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
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I | File:Pokemon red box ja.jpgFile:Pokemon green box ja.jpg Pokémon Red and Green (Japanese) |
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February 27, 1996 Japan | |||
File:Pokemon blue box ja.jpg Pokémon Blue (Japanese) |
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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) |
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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 |
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December 14, 2000 Japan | |||
File:Stadium2.jpg Pokémon Stadium 2 |
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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...
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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!
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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!
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September 16, 2004 Japan | |||
File:Pokémon Box - Ruby & Sapphire.png Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire |
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May 30, 2003 Japan | |||
File:Pokemon Colosseum boxart EN-US.jpg Pokémon Colosseum |
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November 21, 2003 Japan | |||
File:Pokémon XD cover US.jpg Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness |
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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.
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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 favourite 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 favourite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon!" | ||
September 12, 2009 Japan | |||
File:PBRAmerican.jpg Pokémon Battle Revolution |
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December 14, 2006 Japan | |||
My Pokémon Ranch |
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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.
Others
Perdue Farms | |||
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PC | |||
Team Rocket Blast Off | Poké Ball Launcher | Seek & Find | |
Self-contained games | ||
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File:PocketPikachu.gif | ||
Pokémon Pikachu | Pokémon Pikachu 2 | Pokéwalker |
Cyber Poké Ball | Cyber Pokédex | Digital Poké Ball D & P |
External links
On Bulbagarden forums
This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games. |