ROM cartridge

A ROM cartridge, also simply referred to as a cartridge or cart, is the storage device in which many of the Pokémon games have been contained.
Throughout the Pokémon game series, all of the core series games have been stored on ROM cartridges, with many variances between them. Many side games have also been on cartridge but some have been for the GameCube and Wii (on discs, not cartridges). The ROM cartridges for the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo 64 are officially called Game Paks, while Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch ROM cartridges are officially called Game Cards.
==Specifications==
* Game Boy: 2.125 × 2.5 inches.
* Game Boy Color: 2.125 × 2.5 inches.
* Game Boy Advance: 2.125 × 1.375 inches. 
* Nintendo DS: 1.25 × 1.375 inches. 
* Nintendo 3DS: 1.25 × 1.375 inches. (Not counting anti-DS knob on side)
* Nintendo Switch: 1.25 × 0.8125 inches.
* Nintendo 64: 4.5 × 3 inches. (Measured from top of arch)
==Core series==
All core series games are contained on cartridges.
====Generation I====
All Generation I core series games were released on Game Boy cartridges. The Western version of was released on a Game Boy cartridge, but is enhanced when played on a Game Boy Color.
====Generation II====
 were released on Game Boy cartridges, but are enhanced when played on a Game Boy Color; they were marketed as Game Boy Color games that are backwards compatible with the Game Boy.
 was released on a Game Boy Color cartridge.
====Generation III====
All Generation III core series games were released on Game Boy Advance cartridges.
====Generation IV====
All Generation IV core series games were released on Nintendo DS cartridges.
 were released on the dark gray-colored NTR-005 cartridges. were released on the black-colored NTR-031 DS cartridges, which are for games that use Infrared connections, such as connecting to the Pokéwalker.
====Generation V====
All Generation V core series games were released on Nintendo DS cartridges, specifically the black-colored NTR-031 DS cartridges, due to being able to connect to each other through infrared. These games are also DSi-enhanced, bearing special DSi exclusive features such as video chat and region locking. Such features are also compatible on the Nintendo 3DS. Because of these features, these games all have a serial number that starts with TWL instead of NTR.
====Generation VI====
All Generation VI core series games were released on Nintendo 3DS cartridges.
====Generation VII====
, were released on Nintendo 3DS cartridges.
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were released on Nintendo Switch cartridges.
====Generation VIII====
All Generation VIII core series games were released on Nintendo Switch cartridges.
==Non-handheld==
===Nintendo 64===
The Nintendo 64 cartridge was seen in the Pokémon Stadium series, Hey You, Pikachu!, Super Smash Bros., Pokémon Snap, and Pokémon Puzzle League.
==Irregular cartridges==
===Pokémon Pinball===
Pokémon Pinball had a special Game Boy Color cartridge for a vibration feature.
===Pokémon mini===
The Pokémon mini was a special game system specifically for Pokémon. It had its own cartridges.
==Gallery==
===Game Boy and Game Boy Color===
Pokemon Red cartridge.png|Pokémon Red cartridge
Pokemon Blue cartridge.png|Pokémon Blue cartridge
Pokemon Yellow cartridge.png|Pokémon Yellow cartridge
PokemonPinballCartridge.png|Pokémon Pinball cartridge without the battery cover
Pokemon Trading Card Game.jpg|Pokémon Trading Card Game cartridge
Pokemon Card GB2 Here Comes Team GR cartridge.png|Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR! cartridge
Pokemon Gold cartridge.png|Pokémon Gold cartridge
Pokemon Silver cartridge.png|Pokémon Silver cartridge
Pokemon Crystal cartridge.png|Pokémon Crystal cartridge
===Nintendo 64===
Pokemon Snap cartridge.png|Pokémon Snap cartridge
Pokemon Stadium cartridge.png|Pokémon Stadium cartridge
Pokemon Puzzle League cartridge.png|Pokémon Puzzle League cartridge
PokemonStadium2Cartridge.png|Pokémon Stadium 2 cartridge
===Pokémon mini===
PokemonMiniCartridge.png|Pokémon Party mini cartridge
===Game Boy Advance===
Pokemon Ruby cartridge.png|Pokémon Ruby cartridge
Pokemon Sapphire cartridge.png|Pokémon Sapphire cartridge
Pokemon Pinball Ruby and Sapphire cartridge.png|Pokémon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire cartridge
PokemonFireRedCartridge.png|Pokémon FireRed cartridge
Pokemon LeafGreen Cartridge.png|Pokémon LeafGreen cartridge
Pokemon Emerald cartridge.png|Pokémon Emerald cartridge
Pokemon_Mystery_Dungeon_Red_Rescue_Team_cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team cartridge
===Nintendo DS===
Pokemon Dash cartridge.png|Pokémon Dash cartridge
Pokemon Trozei! cartridge.png|Pokémon Trozei cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Team cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team cartridge
Pokemon Ranger cartridge.png|Pokémon Ranger cartridge
Pokemon Diamond cartridge.jpg|Pokémon Diamond cartridge
Pokémon Pearl cartridge.png|Pokémon Pearl cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Darkness.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness cartridge
Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia cartridge.png|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia cartridge
Pokémon Platinum Cartridge.png|Pokémon Platinum cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky cartridge
Pokémon HeartGold Cartridge.png|Pokémon HeartGold cartridge
Pokemon SoulSilver cartridge.png|Pokémon SoulSilver cartridge
Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs cartridge.png|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs cartridge
Pokemon Black cartridge.png|Pokémon Black cartridge
Pokémon White Cartridge.png|Pokémon White cartridge
Pokemon Conquest cartridge.png|Pokémon Conquest cartridge
Pokemon Black 2 cartridge.png|Pokémon Black 2 cartridge
Pokémon White 2 Cartridge.png|Pokémon White 2 cartridge
===Nintendo 3DS===
PokemonRumbleBlastCartridge.png|Pokémon Rumble Blast cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity cartridge
Pokémon X Cartridge.png|Pokémon X cartridge
Pokemon Y cartridge.png|Pokémon Y cartridge
Pokemon Art Academy cartridge.png|Pokémon Art Academy cartridge
Pokémon Omega Ruby Cartridge.png|Pokémon Omega Ruby cartridge
Pokemon AlphaSapphire cartridge.png|Pokémon Alpha Sapphire cartridge
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon cartridge.png|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon cartridge
Pokemon Sun Cartridge.png|Pokémon Sun cartridge
Pokémon Moon Cartridge.png|Pokémon Moon cartridge
Pokémon Ultra Sun Cartridge.png|Pokémon Ultra Sun cartridge
Pokémon Ultra Moon Cartridge.png|Pokémon Ultra Moon cartridge
Detective Pikachu cartridge.png|Detective Pikachu cartridge
===Nintendo Switch===
Pokken Tournament DX cartridge.png|Pokkén Tournament DX cartridge
Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu cartridge.png|Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! cartridge
Pokemon lets go eevee cart.png|Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! cartridge
Pokemon Sword cartridge.png|Pokémon Sword cartridge
Pokemon Shield Cartridge.png|Pokémon Shield cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX cartridge
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond cartridge.png|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond cartridge
Pokemon Shining Pearl Cartridge.png|Pokémon Shining Pearl cartridge
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cartrridge.png|Pokémon Legends: Arceus cartridge 
Pokemon Scarlet Cartridge.png|Pokémon Scarlet cartridge
Pokemon Violet Cartridge.png|Pokémon Violet cartridge
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