Games

The Pokémon franchise has many games. All games in the standard style are considered to be the base, definitive canon for the core series. All other parts of Pokémon canon, including, but not limited to the Pokémon anime, Pokémon manga, 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 66 games known, across multiple platforms such as Nintendo consoles, Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, and even at one point a dedicated cartridge-based handheld device, the Pokémon mini.
The games are split into a certain number generations. As of now, there are nine generations in the game, the last one being held in the Paldea region. The defining point of where new generations begin is when a new standard 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 games, the player can choose one out of the three starter Pokémon to start their journey with. Spin-off games give players various options in the way they both obtain and make use of Pokémon. There are many Pokémon games. 
The main Pokémon games are where you are in one of the many regions. These regions go from Kanto in Red/Blue to Paldea in Scarlet/Violet. All players start off by picking one of three first partner Pokémon, which will be of the -type, -type, or -type (with two exceptions), and it joins the player on their journey and evolve as they are leveled up, through battling and relationship. Throughout the journey, players gather eight Gym Badges and explore the region to go to the final Championship battles and earn the title of the new Champion/Pokémon Master.
==List of games==
===Nintendo platforms===
Game 	Japanese release 	US/Canadian release 	European release 	Australian release 	Korean release
Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green 	1996–02–27February 27, 1996 	1998–09–01September 1, 1998 	1999–10–05October 5, 1999 	1998-11-01November 1, 1998 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Blue 	1996–10–10October 10, 1996 	1998–09–01September 1, 1998 	1999–10–05October 5, 1999 	1998-11-01November 1, 1998 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Stadium (Japanese) 	1998–08–01August 1, 1998 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition 	1998–09–12September 12, 1998 	1999–10–01October 1, 1999 	2000–06–16June 16, 2000 	1999-09-03September 3, 1999 	3000–01–01N/A
Hey You, Pikachu! 	1998–12–12December 12, 1998 	2000–11–06November 6, 2000 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Trading Card Game 	1998–12–18December 18, 1998 	2000–04–10April 10, 2000 	2000–12–08December 8, 2000 	2000-04-07April 4, 2000 	3000–01–01N/A
Super Smash Bros. 	1999–01–21January 21, 1999 	1999–04–26April 26, 1999 	1999–09–19November 19, 1999 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Snap 	1999–03–21March 21, 1999 	1999–07–30July 30, 1999 	2000–09–15September 15, 2000 	2000-03-23March 23, 2000 	3000–01–01N/A
Picross NP Vol. 1 	1999–04–01April 1, 1999 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Pinball 	1999–04–14April 14, 1999 	1999–06–28June 28, 1999 	2000–10–06October 6, 2000 	1999-07-13July 13, 1999 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Stadium (English) 	1999–04–30April 30, 1999 	2000–02–29February 29, 2000 	2000–12–31December 31, 2000 	2000-03-23March 23, 2000 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Gold and Silver 	1999–11–21November 21, 1999 	2000–10–15October 15, 2000 	2001–04–06April 6, 2001 	2000-10-13October 13, 2000 	2002-04-24April 24, 2002
Pokémon Puzzle League 	3000–01–01N/A 	2000–09–25September 25, 2000 	2001–03–16March 16, 2001 	2000-09-01September 1, 2000 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge 	2000–09–21September 21, 2000 	2000–12–04December 4, 2000 	2001–06–15June 15, 2001 	2001-06-15June 15, 2001 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Stadium 2 	2000–12–14December 14, 2000 	2001–03–25March 25, 2001 	2001–10–19October 19, 2001 	2001-03-28March 28, 2001 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Crystal 	2000–12–14December 14, 2000 	2001–07–30July 30, 2001 	2001–10–31October 31, 2001 	2001-09-30September 30, 2001 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Card GB2 Here Comes Team Great Rocket! 	2001–03–28March 28, 2001 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Super Smash Bros. Melee 	2001–11–21November 21, 2001 	2001–12–03December 3, 2001 	2002–05–24May 24, 2002 	2002-05-31May 31, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Party mini 	2001–12–14December 14, 2001 	2001–11–16November 16, 2001 	2002–03–14March 15, 2002 	2002-04-07October 3, 2001 -October 11, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Zany Cards 	2001–12–14December 14, 2001 	2001–11–16November 16, 2001 	2002–03–14March 15, 2002 	2002-04-07October 3, 2001 -October 11, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Pinball mini 	2001–12–14December 14, 2001 	2001–11–16November 16, 2001 	2002–03–14March 15, 2002 	2002-04-07October 3, 2001 -October 11, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Puzzle Collection 	2001–12–14December 14, 2001 	2001–11–16November 16, 2001 	2002–03–14March 15, 2002 	2002-04-07October 3, 2001 -October 11, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Tetris 	2001–03–21March 21, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A 	2002–12–312002 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Breeder mini 	2001–03–21March 21, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2 	2002–04–26April 26, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Race mini 	2002–07–19July 19, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pichu Bros. mini 	2002–08–09August 9, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Togepi's Great Adventure 	2002–08–09August 9, 2002 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire 	2002–11–21November 21, 2002 	2003–03–17March 17, 2003 	2003–07–25July 25, 2003 	2003-04-03April 3, 2003 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire 	2003–05–30May 30, 2003 	2004–07–11July 11, 2004 	2004–05–14May 14, 2004 	2004-07-16July 16, 2004 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Channel 	2003–07–18July 18, 2003 	2003–12–01December 1, 2003 	2004–04–02April 2, 2004 	2004–09–012004 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire 	2003–08–01August 1, 2003 	2003–08–25August 25, 2003 	2003–11–14November 14, 2003 	2004-07-16July 16, 2004 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Colosseum 	2003–11–21November 21, 2003 	2004–03–22March 22, 2004 	2004–05–14May 14, 2004 	2004-01-012004 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen 	2004–01–29January 29, 2004 	2004–09–09September 9, 2004 	2004–10–01October 1, 2004 	2004-09-23September 23, 2004 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Emerald 	2004–09–16September 16, 2004 	2005–05–01May 1, 2005 	2005–10–21October 21, 2005 	2005-06-09June 9, 2005 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Dash 	2004–12–02December 2, 2004 	2005–03–13March 13, 2005 	2005–03–11March 11, 2005 	2005-04-07April 9, 2005 	2007-03-22March 22, 2007
PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS 	2005–10–05May 10, 2005 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 	2005–08–04August 4, 2005 	2005–10–05October 5, 2005 	2005–11–18November 18, 2005 	2005–11–19November 19, 2005 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Trozei! 	2005–10–20October 20, 2005 	2006–03–06March 6, 2006 	2006–05–05May 5, 2006 	2006-04-28April 28, 2006 	2007-05-17May 17, 2007
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team	2005–11–17November 17, 2005 	2006–09–18September 18, 2006 	2006–11–10November 10, 2006 	2006-09-28September 28, 2006 	2007-08-30August 30, 2007
Pokémon Ranger 	2006–03–23March 23, 2006 	2006–10–30October 30, 2006 	2007–04–13April 13, 2007 	2006-12-07December 7, 2006 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl 	2006–09–28September 28, 2006 	2007–04–22April 22, 2007 	2007–07–27July 27, 2007 	2007-06-21June 21, 2007 	2008-02-14February 14, 2008
Pokémon Battle Revolution 	2006–12–14December 14, 2006 	2007–06–25June 25, 2007 	2007–12–07December 7, 2007 	2007-11-22November 22, 2007 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Battrio 	2007–09–14September 14, 2007 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness 	2007–09–13September 13, 2007 	2008–04–20April 20, 2008 	2008–07–04July 4, 2008 	2008-06-19June 19, 2008 	2008-12-11December 11, 2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 	2008–01–31January 31, 2008 	2008–03–09March 9, 2008 	2008–06–27June 27, 2008 	2008-06-26June 26, 2008 	2010-04-29April 29, 2010
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia 	2008–03–20March 20, 2008 	2008–11–10November 10, 2008 	2008–11–21November 21, 2008 	2008-11-13November 13, 2008 	3000–01–01N/A
My Pokémon Ranch 	2008–03–25March 25, 2008 	2008–06–09June 9, 2008 	2008–07–04July 4, 2008 	2008-07-04July 4, 2008 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Platinum 	2008–09–13September 13, 2008 	2009–03–22March 22, 2009 	2009–05–22May 22, 2009 	2009-05-14May 14, 2009 	2009-07-02July 2, 2009
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky 	2009–04–18April 18, 2009 	2009–10–12October 12, 2009 	2009–11–20November 20, 2009 	2009-11-12November 12, 2009 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Rumble 	2009–06–16June 16, 2009 	2009–11–16November 16, 2009 	2009–11–20November 20, 2009 	2009-11-20November 20, 2009 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Adventure Squad! 	2009–08–04August 4, 2009 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver 	2009–09–12September 12, 2009 	2010–03–14March 14, 2010 	2010–03–26March 26, 2010 	2010-03-25March 25, 2010 	2010-02-04February 4, 2010
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 	2009-12-05December 5, 2009 	2010-11-01November 1, 2010 	2010-09-23September 23, 2010 	2010-07-09July 9, 2010 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs 	2010–03–06March 6, 2010 	2010–10–04October 4, 2010 	2010–11–05November 5, 2010 	2010-11-25November 25, 2010 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Black and White (game) 	2010–09–18September 18, 2010 	2011–03–01March 6, 2011 	2011–03–01March 4, 2011 	2011-04-10March 10, 2011 	2011-04-21April 21, 2011
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online 	3000–01–01N/A 	2011–03–24March 24, 2011 	2011–03–24March 24, 2011 	2011-03-24March 24, 2011 	3000–01–01N/A
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure 	2011–04–21April 21, 2011 	3000–01–01N/A 	2012–09–01September 21, 2012 	2013–01–10January 10, 2013 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokédex 3D 	2011–06–17June 17, 2011 	2011–06–06June 6, 2011 	2011–06–07June 7, 2011 	2011-06-07June 7, 2011 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS 	2011–08–05August 5, 2011 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Rumble Blast 	2011–08–11August 11, 2011 	2011–10–24October 24, 2011 	2011–12–02December 2, 2011 	2011-12-08December 8, 2011 	3000–01–01N/A
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond 	2011–11–12November 12, 2011 	2012–02–27February 27, 2012 	2012–03–23March 23, 2012 	2012-03-29March 29, 2012 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Conquest 	2012–03–17March 17, 2012 	2012–06–18June 18, 2012 	2012-07-27July 27, 2012 	2012-06-21June 21, 2012 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 	2012–06–23June 23, 2012 	2012-10-07October 7, 2012 	2012-10-12October 12, 2012 	2012-10-11October 11, 2012 	2012-11-08November 8, 2012
Pokémon Dream Radar 	2012–06–23June 23, 2012 	2012-10-07October 7, 2012 	2012-10-12October 12, 2012 	2012-10-11October 11, 2012 	2012-11-08November 8, 2012
Pokémon Tretta 	2012–07–14July 14, 2012 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokédex 3D Pro 	2012–07–14July 14, 2012 	2012–11–08November 8, 2012 	2012–11–08November 8, 2012 	2012–11–08November 8, 2012 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity 	2012–11–23November 23, 2012 	2013-03-24March 24, 2013 	2013–05–17May 17, 2013 	2013–05–18May 18, 2013 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Rumble U 	2013–04–24April 24, 2013 	2013–08–29August 29, 2013 	2013–08–15August 15, 2013 	2013–08–16August 16, 2013 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y 	2013–10-12October 12, 2013 	2013–10-12October 12, 2013 	2013–10-12October 12, 2013 	2013–10-12October 12, 2013 	2013–10-12October 12, 2013
Pokémon Bank 	2014-01-22January 22, 2014 	2014-02-05February 5, 2014 	2014-02-04February 4, 2014 	2014-02-04February 4, 2014 	2014-01-22January 22, 2014
Poké Transporter 	2014-01-21January 21, 2014 	2014-02-05February 5, 2014 	2014-02-04February 4, 2014 	2014-02-04February 4, 2014 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Battle Trozei 	2014-03-12March 12, 2014 	2014-03-20March 20, 2014 	2014-03-13March 13, 2014 	2014-03-14March 14, 2014 	3000–01–01N/A
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 	2014-11-21November 21, 2014 	2014-11-21November 21, 2014 	2014-11-28November 28, 2014 	2014-11-21November 21, 2014 	2014-11-21November 21, 2014
Pokkén Tournament 	July 16, 2015 	July 16, 2015 	July 16, 2015 	July 16, 2015 	July 16, 2015
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon 	2015-09-17September 17, 2015 	2015-11-20November 20, 2015 	2016-02-19February 19, 2016 	2016-02-20February 20, 2016 	N/A
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon 	November 18, 2016 	November 18, 2016 	November 18, 2016 	November 18, 2016 	November 18, 2016
Pokkén Tournament DX 	September 22, 2017 	September 22, 2017 	September 22, 2017 	September 22, 2017 	September 22, 2017
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon 	November 17, 2017 	November 17, 2017 	November 17, 2017 	November 17, 2017 	November 17, 2017
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! 	November 16, 2018 	November 16, 2018 	November 16, 2018 	November 16, 2018 	November 16, 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield 	November 15, 2019The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass: June 17, 2020The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass: October 22, 2020	November 15, 2019The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass: June 17, 2020The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass: October 22, 2020	November 15, 2019The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass: June 17, 2020The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass: October 22, 2020	November 15, 2019The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass: June 17, 2020The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass: October 22, 2020	November 15, 2019The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass: June 17, 2020The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass: October 22, 2020
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX 	2020–03–26March 6, 2020 	2020–03–26March 6, 2020 	2020–03–26March 6, 2020 	2020–03–26March 6, 2020 	3000–01–01N/A
New Pokémon Snap 	April 30, 2021 	April 30, 2021 	April 30, 2021 	April 30, 2021 	April 30, 2021
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl 	November 19, 2021 	November 19, 2021 	November 19, 2021 	November 19, 2021 	November 19, 2021
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 	January 28, 2022 	January 28, 2022 	January 28, 2022 	January 28, 2022 	January 28, 2022
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 	November 18, 2022 	November 18, 2022 	November 18, 2022 	November 18, 2022 	November 18, 2022
===Pokémon Online App===
Game 	Google Play release	Apple App Store release	Remarks
Pokémon Shuffle Mobile 	September 1, 2015 	September 1, 2015 	N/A
Pokémon GO 	July 6, 2016 	July 6, 2016 	N/A
Pokémon Duel 	October 3, 2019 	October 3, 2019 	Out of service
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump 	May 23, 2017 	May 23, 2017 	N/A
Pokémon Quest 	June 27, 2017 	June 27, 2017 	N/A
Pokémon Playhouse 	September 21, 2017 	September 21, 2017 	N/A
Pikachu Talk 	N/A 	N/A 	Only available on Amazon Echo or Google Home devices
Pokémon Pass 	May 1, 2019 	May 1, 2019 	N/A
Pokémon Masters 	August 29, 2019 	August 29, 2019 	Rebranded as Pokémon Masters EX on August 20, 2020
Pokémon Rumble Rush 	July 21, 2020 	July 21, 2020 	Out of service
Pokémon UNITE 	July 21, 2021 	July 21, 2021 	N/A
Pokémon Sleep 	July 20, 2023 	July 20, 2023 	N/A
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket	 	 	Upcoming
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