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All Pokemon Games in Order of Release

Every mainline Pokemon game in release order, from Pokemon Red and Blue in 1998 to Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves. 21 games with dates, platforms and regions.

Pokemon Legends Games in OrderPokemon Spin-Off Games in Order of Release
  1. 1
    Pokemon Red and Blue cover art
    Pokemon Red and Blue
    September 28, 1998 on Game Boy. Region: Kanto
  2. 2
    Pokemon Yellow cover art
    Pokemon Yellow
    October 25, 1999 on Game Boy. Region: Kanto
  3. 3
    Pokemon Gold and Silver cover art
    Pokemon Gold and Silver
    October 15, 2000 on Game Boy Color. Region: Johto
  4. 4
    Pokemon Crystal cover art
    Pokemon Crystal
    July 29, 2001 on Game Boy Color. Region: Johto
  5. 5
    Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire cover art
    Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
    March 19, 2003 on Game Boy Advance. Region: Hoenn
  6. 6
    Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen cover art
    Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
    September 9, 2004 on Game Boy Advance. Region: Kanto
  7. 7
    Pokemon Emerald cover art
    Pokemon Emerald
    April 30, 2005 on Game Boy Advance. Region: Hoenn
  8. 8
    Pokemon Diamond and Pearl cover art
    Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
    April 22, 2007 on Nintendo DS. Region: Sinnoh
  9. 9
    Pokemon Platinum cover art
    Pokemon Platinum
    March 22, 2009 on Nintendo DS. Region: Sinnoh
  10. 10
    Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver cover art
    Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver
    March 14, 2010 on Nintendo DS. Region: Johto
  11. 11
    Pokemon Black and White cover art
    Pokemon Black and White
    March 6, 2011 on Nintendo DS. Region: Unova
  12. 12
    Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 cover art
    Pokemon Black 2 and White 2
    October 7, 2012 on Nintendo DS. Region: Unova
  13. 13
    Pokemon X and Y cover art
    Pokemon X and Y
    October 12, 2013 on Nintendo 3DS. Region: Kalos
  14. 14
    Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire cover art
    Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    November 21, 2014 on Nintendo 3DS. Region: Hoenn
  15. 15
    Pokemon Sun and Moon cover art
    Pokemon Sun and Moon
    November 18, 2016 on Nintendo 3DS. Region: Alola
  16. 16
    Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon cover art
    Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
    November 17, 2017 on Nintendo 3DS. Region: Alola
  17. 17
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! cover art
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
    November 16, 2018 on Nintendo Switch. Region: Kanto
  18. 18
    Pokemon Sword and Shield cover art
    Pokemon Sword and Shield
    November 15, 2019 on Nintendo Switch. Region: Galar
  19. 19
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl cover art
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
    November 19, 2021 on Nintendo Switch. Region: Sinnoh
  20. 20
    Pokemon Scarlet and Violet cover art
    Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
    November 18, 2022 on Nintendo Switch. Region: Paldea
  21. 21
    Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves cover art
    Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves
    2027 (exact date not announced) on Nintendo Switch 2

Sources

  1. Video Games product schedule, The Pokemon Company International (press site)
  2. Pokemon Gold and Silver game page, Nintendo Life
  3. Pokemon Crystal game page, Nintendo Life
  4. Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire game page, Nintendo Life
  5. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen game page, Nintendo Life
  6. Pokemon Emerald game page, Nintendo Life
  7. Pokemon Emerald Version game page, Nintendo UK
  8. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl game page, Nintendo Life
  9. Pokemon Platinum game page, Nintendo Life
  10. Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver game page, Nintendo Life
  11. Pokemon Black and White game page, Nintendo Life
  12. Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 game page, Nintendo Life
  13. Pokemon X and Y game page, Nintendo Life
  14. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire game page, Nintendo Life
  15. Pokemon Sun and Moon game page, Nintendo Life
  16. Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon game page, Nintendo Life
  17. Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! product page, Nintendo of America
  18. Pokemon Sword product page, Nintendo of America
  19. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond product page, Nintendo of America
  20. Pokemon Scarlet product page, Nintendo of America
  21. Pokemon Continues 30th Celebrations with the Unveiling of Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, the Newest Entries in the Pokemon Video Game Series, The Pokemon Company International (press site)
  22. Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves official site, The Pokemon Company