With every new region that is introduced, the Pokémon series creates a new generation for all the games released in that timeframe to exist in. This generational timeline isn't perfect, with remakes like LeafGreen and FireRed as well as Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, creating hiccups in how the generations break up the regions. Until recently, what console the Pokémon games released on was also a good indicator of what generation on the timeline players could expect it to fall, but that has been less and less reliable as games become available on multiple consoles at once.
As more games have released, it has been easier for the primary timeline to be based on the core Pokémon games of the series. However, some fans may be wondering how to classify games like New Pokémon Snap or Pokémon GO within the generational timeline. With more than two decades of games released, the Pokémon series has created an impressive list of titles. The games span most Nintendo consoles, as well as other platforms like PC, IOS, Android, and even Facebook. With every generation of Pokémon games, the developers of have experimented with how the available technology can give players a new experience on their journey to become Pokémon Masters.
From tiny pixels on a Game Boy screen in Red, Blue and Yellow, to fully rendered 3D Pokémon models in Sword and Shield, players can see the growth of the series through every generation of games released. Not all games were made available worldwide however, with many spin-off titles and arcade style Pokémon games never making it to North America. Despite some discrepancies, the Pokémon games which are the most important throughout the series have been released in multiple languages for Pokémon fans outside Japan to enjoy.
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 1
For those who are curious about which Pokémon games fall into each generation the the Pokémon series timeline, below is a list of games which released in North America for each generation, according to the fandom wiki Bulbapedia. This list includes the console the Pokémon games were available on. Looking at the list, players can see the titles that have made up decades of growth for the series, including a few games anticipated to release during 2021.
- Pokémon Blue - Game Boy/Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Red - Game Boy/Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Yellow - Game Boy/ Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Stadium - Nintendo 64
- Hey, you Pikachu! - Nintendo 64
- Pokémon Trading Card Game - Game Boy Color/Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Pinball - Game Boy Color
- Pokémon Puzzle League - Nintendo 64/Wii
- Pokémon Snap - Nintendo 64/Wii/WiiU
- PokéROM Series - Windows/Mac
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 2
- Pokémon Gold - Game Boy Advanced/Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Silver - Game Boy Advanced/Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Platinum - Game Boy Advanced/Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Stadium 2 - Nintendo 64
- Pokémon Puzzle Challenge - Game Boy Color/Nintendo 3DS
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 3
- Pokémon Ruby - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Sapphire - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon FireRed - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon LeafGreen - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Emerald - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire - GameCube
- Pokémon Colosseum - GameCube
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness - GameCube
- Pokémon Channel - GameCube
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire - Game Boy Advanced/WiiU
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team - Game Boy Advanced/Nintendo DS/WiiU
- Pokémon Ranger - Nintendo DS/WiiU
- Pokémon Master Arena - Windows
- Pokémon Dash - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Team Turbo - Windows
- Pokémon Trozei! - Nintendo DS
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 4
- Pokémon Diamond - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Pearl - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Platinum - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon HeartGold - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon SoulSilver - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Battle Revolution - Wii
- My Pokémon Ranch - Wii Ware
- PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure - Wii/WiiU
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness - Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - Nintendo DS/WiiU
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia - Nintendo DS/WiiU
- Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - Nintendo DS/WiiU
- Pokémon Rumble - Wii Ware
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 5
- Pokémon Black - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon White - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Black 2 - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon White 2 - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Dream World - Online
- Pokémon Dream Radar - Nintendo 3DS
- PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond - Wii
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Online - Online/Mac/Windows/IOS/Android
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Rumble Blast - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Rumble U - WiiU
- Pokémon Conquest - Nintendo DS
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 6
- Pokémon X - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Y - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Omega Ruby - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Alpha Sapphire - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Bank - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Picross - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokkén Tournament - WiiU
- Pokémon Rumble World - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Shuffle - Nintendo 3DS/IOS/Android
- Pokémon Battle Trozei - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Art Academy - Nintendo 3DS
- Camp Pokémon - IOS/Android
- Pokémon Duel - IOS/Android/Kindle Fire
- Pokémon GO - IOD/Android
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Generation 7
- Pokémon Sun - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Moon - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Ultra Sun - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Ultra Moon - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! And Let's Go Eevee! - Nintendo Switch
- Poké Transporter - Nintendo 3DS
- Detective Pikachu - Nintendo 3DS
- Pokkén Tournament DX - Nintendo Switch
- Pokémon Rumble Rush - Android/IOS
- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump - Android/IOS
- Pokémon Playhouse - Android/IOS/Kindle Fire
- Pokémon Quest - Nintendo Switch/Android/IOS
- Pokémon Masters EX - Android/IOS
All Pokémon Games By Generation - Pokémon Gen 8
- Pokémon Sword - Nintendo Switch
- Pokémon Shield - Nintendo Switch
- Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch
- Pokémon Home - Nintendo Switch/IOS/Android
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Nintendo Switch
- New Pokémon Snap - Nintendo Switch
- Pokémon Tower Battle - Facebook
- Pokémon Medallion Battle - Facebook
- Pokémon Café Mix - Nintendo Switch/IOS/Android
- Pokémon Unite - Nintendo Switch/IOS/Android
With the potential for new Pokémon games around the corner thanks to the 25th Anniversary of the Pokémon series, there could be a 9th Generation to add to the continuously growing list of titles to enjoy, or the possibility of a remake of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to join other older titles that have seen remakes over the years.. While there isn't anything confirmed yet on what direction the Pokémon series may take currently, fans will likely hear more in the coming months, and hopefully have new titles to look forward to this upcoming fall.