In this article, we cover a list of Pokemon games in order, from 1996, when the Pokemon craze first started, to today.
This includes nearly 20 games.
Let’s take a look.
Pokemon Games in Order
1) Pokémon Red and Green Japan (1996)
This 1996 game was the first Pokemon game release and was for the original Game Boy.
It featured 151 Pokemon.
2) Pokémon Red and Blue (1998)
These games were Pokemon’s first releases in the United States.
They feature the original 151 Pokemon.
3) Pokémon Yellow (1999)
This 1998 game was an enhanced version of Pokemon Red and Blue and was also for the Game Boy.
It was the first Pokemon game to feature Pikachu as a starter Pokemon.
4) Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
These 1999 games were the first Pokemon games for the Game Boy Color.
They added 100 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 251.
5) Pokémon Crystal (2000)
This 2000 game was an enhanced version of Pokemon Gold and Silver and featured some new animations and gameplay features.
6) Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002)
These 2002 games were the first Pokemon games for the Game Boy Advance.
They featured 135 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 386.
7) Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004)
These 2004 games were enhanced remakes of Pokemon Red and Blue for the Game Boy Advance.
They featured the original 151 Pokemon.
8) Pokémon Emerald (2005)
This 2005 game was an enhanced version of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire for the Game Boy Advance.
It added some new features and Pokemon.
9) Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
These 2006 games were the first Pokemon games for the Nintendo DS.
They featured 107 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 493.
10) Pokémon Platinum (2008)
This 2008 game was an enhanced version of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS.
It added some new features and Pokemon.
11) Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009)
These 2009 games were enhanced remakes of Pokemon Gold and Silver for the Nintendo DS.
12) Pokémon Black and White (2010)
These 2010 games were the first Pokemon games for the Nintendo DS.
They featured 156 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 649.
13) Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012)
These 2012 games were sequels to Pokemon Black and White for the Nintendo DS.
They featured more than 300 new Pokemon.
14) Pokémon X and Y (2013)
These 2013 games were the first Pokemon games for the Nintendo 3DS.
They featured 72 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 721.
15) Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014)
These 2014 games were enhanced remakes of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS.
They featured the original 135 Pokemon.
16) Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016)
These 2016 games were the first Pokemon games for the Nintendo 3DS.
They featured 81 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 802.
17) Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017)
These 2017 games were enhanced versions of Pokemon Sun and Moon for the Nintendo 3DS.
They featured some new Pokemon and gameplay features.
18) Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019)
These 2019 games are the most recent Pokemon games.
They are for the Nintendo Switch and feature new Pokemon, gameplay mechanics, and more.
19) Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021)
Remakes of Diamond and Pearl, with updated graphics and gameplay mechanics, as well as new features such as the Grand Underground and the ability to customize the player character’s outfit.
20) Pokemon Legends: Arceus (2022)
A new spin-off game set in the ancient Sinnoh region, featuring an open-world environment and a new way to catch Pokemon using traps and baits.
Conclusion
This is a comprehensive list of Pokemon games in order of release.
As you can see, there have been many Pokemon games released over the years.
Most games added new Pokemon and features to keep players engaged.
