Pokémon Games

Browse every main entry, remake, and expansion from Kanto to Paldea. See the big mechanics each era introduced, which games are best to start with, and quick reasons to pick one version over another. Filter by generation or tag and jump straight into guides.

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Generation
Tag

Red & Blue

Gen I
Kanto • GB • 1998
  • The beginning—151 to catch
  • Classic gym path
  • Version exclusives
main

Yellow

Gen I
Kanto • GB • 1999
  • Anime-inspired follow-up
  • Pikachu partner
  • QoL tweaks for the run
third

Gold & Silver

Gen II
Johto • GBC • 1999–2000
  • Day/Night + breeding
  • Post-game Kanto return
  • 100 new Pokémon
main

Crystal

Gen II
Johto • GBC • 2001
  • Suicune story
  • Battle Tower debut
  • First playable female hero
third

Ruby & Sapphire

Gen III
Hoenn • GBA • 2003
  • Abilities & Natures arrive
  • Double battles
  • Secret Bases
main

Emerald

Gen III
Hoenn • GBA • 2005
  • Battle Frontier
  • Team Magma/Aqua combined
  • Best Gen III single-cartridge pick
third

FireRed & LeafGreen (Kanto Remakes)

Gen III
Kanto • GBA • 2004
  • Modernized Kanto
  • Wireless adapter multiplayer
  • Sevii Islands post-game
remake

Diamond & Pearl

Gen IV
Sinnoh • DS • 2006
  • Physical/Special split
  • Online trading era begins
  • Underground
main

Platinum

Gen IV
Sinnoh • DS • 2008
  • Refined Sinnoh pacing
  • Distortion World
  • The “correct” Gen IV pick
third

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Gen IV
Johto • DS • 2009
  • Beloved remakes
  • Pokéwalker accessory
  • Two regions in one save
remake

Black & White

Gen V
Unova • DS • 2010
  • All-new Dex until post-game
  • Animated sprites
  • Strong story
main

Black 2 & White 2

Gen V
Unova • DS • 2012
  • Direct sequels
  • Challenge/Assist Modes
  • PokéStar Studios & Join Avenue
third

X & Y

Gen VI
Kalos • 3DS • 2013
  • 3D jump
  • Fairy type introduced
  • Mega Evolutions
main

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Gen VI
Hoenn • 3DS • 2014
  • Modern Hoenn
  • DexNav hunting
  • Delta Episode post-game
remake

Sun & Moon

Gen VII
Alola • 3DS • 2016
  • Trials instead of Gyms
  • Z-Moves
  • Regional forms
main

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Gen VII
Alola • 3DS • 2017
  • Expanded story
  • Ultra Wormholes
  • Better endgame
third

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Gen VII
Kanto • Switch • 2018
  • Streamlined catching
  • Great on-ramp for new players
  • Local co-op
remake

Sword & Shield

Gen VIII
Galar • Switch • 2019
  • Dynamax
  • Wild Area hub
  • Strong online/co-op support
main

Isle of Armor & Crown Tundra

Gen VIII
Galar • Switch • 2020
  • Open exploration zones
  • Raid legendaries
  • Great endgame loop
dlc

Legends: Arceus

Gen VIII
Hisui • Switch • 2022
  • Action-forward catching
  • Agile/Strong styles
  • Exploration-first design
legendsopen world

Scarlet & Violet

Gen IX
Paldea • Switch • 2022
  • Fully open-world
  • Terastallization
  • Three-path campaign
mainopen world

Teal Mask & Indigo Disk

Gen IX
Paldea • Switch • 2023
  • New areas & mons
  • BB League & Blueberry quests
  • Great late-game variety
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