All Pokémon Games in Order: Every Mainline Pokémon Game by Generation

Pokémon’s mainline video games span nearly three decades, evolving from simple Game Boy adventures into massive open-world experiences on modern consoles. This guide lists all mainline Pokémon games in order, organized by generation and release era, including enhanced versions and official remakes. Spin-offs are excluded — this list focuses purely on the core RPG series.

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Generation I (1996–1999) — The Beginning

• Pokémon Red & Blue (Game Boy, 1998 NA)
  The original Pokémon games set in the Kanto region, introducing the first 151 Pokémon.

• Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (Game Boy, 1999 NA)
  An enhanced version inspired by the anime, featuring Pikachu as your starter.

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Generation II (1999–2001) — Johto and Beyond

• Pokémon Gold & Silver (Game Boy Color, 2000 NA)
  Introduced Johto, 100 new Pokémon, breeding, and the day/night cycle.

• Pokémon Crystal (Game Boy Color, 2001 NA)
  Added animated sprites and the first playable female character.

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Generation III (2002–2006) — Hoenn and Remakes Begin

• Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (Game Boy Advance, 2003 NA)
  Introduced abilities, double battles, and the Hoenn region.

• Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Game Boy Advance, 2004 NA)
  Remakes of Pokémon Red and Blue with modernized mechanics.

• Pokémon Emerald (Game Boy Advance, 2005 NA)
  Expanded Ruby/Sapphire with the Battle Frontier and Rayquaza storyline.

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Generation IV (2006–2010) — Sinnoh and Online Play

• Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (Nintendo DS, 2007 NA)
  Introduced online trading and battling, set in the Sinnoh region.

• Pokémon Platinum (Nintendo DS, 2009 NA)
  Enhanced Sinnoh experience with the Distortion World.

• Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver (Nintendo DS, 2010 NA)
  Highly praised remakes of Gold and Silver, including Pokéwalker support.

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Generation V (2010–2012) — Unova and Sequels

• Pokémon Black & White (Nintendo DS, 2011 NA)
  Featured only new Pokémon until post-game and a stronger story focus.

• Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 (Nintendo DS, 2012 NA)
  Direct sequels set two years later, expanding Unova and its Pokédex.

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Generation VI (2013–2014) — The 3D Era

• Pokémon X & Y (Nintendo 3DS, 2013 Worldwide)
  First fully 3D Pokémon games, introducing Mega Evolution and Fairy types.

• Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Nintendo 3DS, 2014 NA)
  Remakes of Ruby and Sapphire with Mega Evolution and new story content.

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Generation VII (2016–2018) — Alola and Let’s Go

• Pokémon Sun & Moon (Nintendo 3DS, 2016 Worldwide)
  Removed Gyms in favor of Island Trials and introduced regional forms.

• Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (Nintendo 3DS, 2017 Worldwide)
  Expanded story and Ultra Beast content.

• Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Let’s Go Eevee (Nintendo Switch, 2018)
  Simplified remakes of Pokémon Yellow with Pokémon GO-style catching.

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Generation VIII (2019–2022) — Galar and Legends

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (Nintendo Switch, 2019 Worldwide)
  Introduced the Wild Area and Dynamax/Gigantamax mechanics.

• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Nintendo Switch, 2021)
  Faithful remakes of Diamond and Pearl.

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Nintendo Switch, 2022)
  A semi–open-world action RPG set in ancient Sinnoh.

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Generation IX (2022–Present) — Open World Pokémon

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (Nintendo Switch, 2022 Worldwide)
  The first fully open-world Pokémon games, set in Paldea.

• The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet/Violet DLC, 2023)
  A two-part expansion continuing the Paldea storyline.

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch, 2025)
  A Legends-style game set in Lumiose City, exploring the origins of Mega Evolution.

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What’s Next?

Generation 10 has not yet been officially announced, but many fans expect a new mainline Pokémon game around 2026. Until then, this list represents every core Pokémon RPG in release order.

Whether you’re replaying classics or starting fresh, Pokémon’s main series offers decades of adventure across generations.