Research-backed game lineage

Pokémon

Pokémon is included in the Series Atlas after independent recognition and an authoritative game-by-game roster audit. Editions, simple ports, DLC, bundles, canceled projects, and cameo-only appearances are excluded.

223 curated games 1996–2027 release span 0 connected branches
Pokémon Red Version coverPokémon Blue Version coverPokémon Pikachu coverPocket Monsters Stadium coverHey You, Pikachu! cover

Release chronology

The complete path.

Ordered by researched series position, then original release date. Ports, DLC, and duplicate editions are intentionally excluded.

223 games in this lineage

01 Pokémon Red Version cover
Mainline1996

Pokémon Red Version

Pokémon Red, along with Pokémon Green, are the first video games in the Pokémon series of games. They are the first paired versions of Generation I. Developed over the course of several years, Red and Green established several standards for later Pokémon games and sequels. They take place in the Kanto region, with the player having to collect eight Gym Badges to become the Pokémon Champion while also completing the Pokédex by collecting all 151 Pokémon.

Feb 27, 199680/100
02 Pokémon Blue Version cover
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Pokémon Blue Version

Pokémon Blue is the third core series Pokémon game released as a minor revision of Pokémon Red and Green, which were released earlier that year. It was thus the first solitary version in the core series of Pokémon games. Various fixes in the game include a graphics and sound upgrade, as well as the removal of several known glitches that had been found in the original pair. Outside of Japan, its graphics, game engine and script formed the basis of Pokémon Red and Blue, while the wild Pokémon and game-exclusive Pokémon lists were changed to match Red and Green.

Oct 15, 199686/100
03 Pokémon Pikachu cover
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Pokémon Pikachu

Pokémon Pikachu, also known as Pocket Pikachu in Japan, is a limited series of two portable Pokémon digital pets (similar to Tamagotchi) featuring the famous yellow electric-type Pokémon, Pikachu. Released on March 27, 1998, in Japan (November 2, 1998, in North America).

Mar 27, 1998
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Pocket Monsters Stadium

Pokémon Stadium is the first game of the Pokémon Stadium series. It was released exclusively in Japan. The game focuses mainly on battling. Upon start-up, the game asks if the player if they want to use the Pokémon in their Game Boy Game Pak. If not, only Battle Mode can be accessed.

Aug 1, 1998
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Hey You, Pikachu!

Hey you, Pokémon fanatic! Have you ever wanted to control your very own Pokémon? Now you can with HEY YOU, PIKACHU! for the Nintendo 64. It's as simple as speaking into the microphone that connects to your controller. If Pikachu understands you, he'll respond. The little yellow pocket monster has a vocabulary of approximately 200 words, and Professor Oak is even on hand to train you in the ways of creature communication. Wake up Pikachu each day by shouting "Good Morning!" and decide what games to play and activities to engage in. You can play Pokémon trivia on the in-game TV, gather food, hunt for treasure, collect seemingly endless goodies, go fishing, baby-sit Caterpie, and much more. You'll also play a variety of mini-games while guiding Pikachu along with friendly commands. As you bond and converse with your cartoon pal you'll investigate the Ochre Woods, head for the campground, check out Bulbasaur's picnic, and even solve clever puzzles. HEY YOU, PIKACHU! is an interactive romp that gives the younger set a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite Pokémon character.

Dec 12, 199860/100
06 Pokémon Trading Card Game cover
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Pokémon Trading Card Game

Your goal in life is to become a Pokemon Card Master. In order to do that, you must pick a deck from three starter packs of cards based on Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur and travel to the eight card clubs and defeat their leaders. Along the way, you will challenge many players to collect new cards and the helpful Professor Mason will aid you by giving you cards as well. While becoming a card master is a laudable accomplishment, the real goal of the game is to collect all of the cards over 200 in all. If you want to collect all of the cards, you must play human opponents in the Pop mode to get a chance to earn rare cards. All of the complexity of the real-world game has been captured here. Play Pokemon Trading Card Game and become a Pokemon Card Master.

Dec 18, 199874/100
08 Super Smash Bros. cover
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Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Bros. is a crossover fighting video game between several different Nintendo franchises, and the first installment in the Super Smash Bros. series. Players must defeat their opponents multiple times in a fighting frenzy of items and power-ups. Super Smash Bros. is a departure from the general genre of fighting games: instead of depleting an opponent's life bar, the players seek to knock opposing characters off a stage. Each player has a damage total, represented by a percentage, which rises as the damage is taken.

Jan 21, 199983/100
09 Pokémon Snap cover
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Pokémon Snap

Traverse various areas and take photographs of different types of Pokémon by discovering their secrets. Capture the perfect frame to gain bonus points from Professor Oak in order to unlock helpful items and locate and photograph the elusive Mew, a legendary Pokémon whose existence has never been recorded.

Mar 21, 199976/100
10 Picross NP Vol.1 cover
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Picross NP Vol.1

Picross NP was a series of eight Picross games released exclusively on the Super Famicom in Japan and made only available via the Nintendo Power service. The games were released bi-monthly, from April 1999 to June 2000. All of these games were themed after Nintendo's most successful games and franchises, Vol.1's theme is Pokémon.

Apr 1, 1999
11 Pokémon Pinball cover
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Pokémon Pinball

There are two tables in the game, red and blue. Each table has its own details and gameplay elements. Each table has different "locations" that you play, which determine which Pokémon are available for capture. A subset of available locations are displayed slot-machine style in the beginning of a game, and pressing A will select your starting location and launch the first ball into play. After that, each table has its own mechanism for advancing to the next location, including the locations not available at the start of the game. "Catch Mode," when activated, starts a 2 minute window of opportunity where you can attempt to capture a Pokémon. Once you activate "catch mode," you must hit the pop bumpers 6 times. Each hit unlocks 1/6 of an image of the Pokémon currently up for capture. Once the image is complete, the Pokémon appears on the table, where it must be hit 4 times with the ball to capture it. "Evolution Mode," when activated, starts a 2 minute window of opportunity where you select a captured Pokémon (from the current game in progress only) and attempt to evolve it into another form. This is the only way to add the evolved form to your Pokédex. Once you select a Pokémon, you must hit targets on the playfield. There are up to 6 targets, but only 3 of them have items in them you need to evolve a Pokémon. The others create a time-wasting sequence before you can hit targets again. If you hit a target with an item, the item appears on the playfield and must be collected with the ball. Once you've collected 3 items, the hole in the center of the board opens up. Sinking the ball in the hole successfully evolves the Pokémon.

Apr 14, 199968/100
12 Pokémon Stadium cover
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Pokémon Stadium

In the game's Stadium Mode, one player competes in 80 different battles, divided into four tournaments. Beat the Stadium Mode and you're in for a bonus battle against the ultimate Pokémon warrior, Mewtwo, as well as a secret mode that gives you 80 brand-new, and devilishly tough battles. There is virtually no way you can beat the secret mode without having trained your own, elite Pokémon. One to four players compete against each other or the computer in a no-holds-barred battle with customizable rules. You can select rental Pokémon for these battles -- but that makes them much too predictable since their selection of techniques isn't determined by the trainer. You can also select quick and easy versus and random battles.

Apr 30, 199973/100
13 Pokémon Project Studio: Blue Version cover
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Pokémon Project Studio: Blue Version

From the main menu users can choose the type of media they wish to create including greeting cards, signs, birthday kits, banners, photos, stationery, envelopes, calendars, paper crafts, certificates and stickers. The user can use several included images and templates or they can import custom images into the picture. Each CD contains 81 different Pokémon. The kind of Pokémon they get depends on whether they are running the Red CD or the Blue CD. For example only the Red CD has Mewtwo, while Raichu only appears in the Blue CD.

Nov 9, 1999
15 Pokémon Gold Version cover
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Pokémon Gold Version

Pokémon Gold, along with Pokémon Silver, are the sequels to Pokémon Red and Blue. They offer 100 new Pokémon to capture and train, 8 more Gyms to take on and a new Pokémon League challenge. Featuring an expanded post-game, Pokémon Gold and Silver additionally offer extra content from the previous entries in the series.

Nov 21, 199987/100
17 Pokémon Silver Version cover
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Pokémon Silver Version

Pokémon Silver, along with Pokémon Gold, are the sequels to Pokémon Red and Blue. They offer 100 new Pokémon to capture and train, 8 more Gyms to take on and a new Pokémon League challenge. Featuring an expanded post-game, Pokémon Gold and Silver additionally offer extra content from the previous entries in the series.

Nov 21, 199986/100
20 Pokémon Play It! cover
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Pokémon Play It!

A version of the Pokemon Trading Card game playable on PC.

Feb 1, 2000
21 Pokémon Play It! Version 2 cover
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Pokémon Play It! Version 2

A sequel to Pokemon Play It! on PC. The sequel is also a PC playable version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

Feb 29, 2000
23 PokéROM: Mew cover
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PokéROM: Mew

PokéROMs were promotional shaped CD-ROMs with varying characters on the design. Each disc contained a memory game. This particular disc contained Mew on its label and had a memory game included in which the player had to find 2 of a pair of Pokemon related imagery.

Jun 30, 2000
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PokéROM: Psyduck

This PokéROM is part of a set of educational games featuring creatures from the Pokémon universe. The game contains mathematical challenges for children up to a fifth grade level; upon completion, the player will be awarded with pictures of Psyduck. A competitive trivia mode supports up to four players in a race to the finish line. Players take turns to answer questions pertaining to such subjects as geography, grammar, and Pokémon knowledge, with correct answers moving the player closer to the goal.

Jun 30, 2000
26 PokéROM: Sunflora cover
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PokéROM: Sunflora

1 of 30 collectible discs in the Mystery Series of PokéROMs.

Jun 30, 2000
27 Pokémon 2000 Adventure Game cover
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Pokémon 2000 Adventure Game

Pokémon 2000 Adventure Game was an online game developed by Cyberworld International Corporation as a tie-in to Pokémon the Movie 2000. It utilized Cyberworld's proprietary QBORG technology to display 2.5D environments in a specialized browser. According to Neil Marshall, who served as a programmer and technical director for the project, the game was only available for a month before being pulled due to "a contract dispute". However, at least one file existed as late as 2003, and the front page of the game existed as late as 2009 according to Wayback Machine. The game had the player set their name, choose a Pokémon team, and select difficulty. The player would navigate a 2.5D environment, with web pages displayed on a side panel allowing for further interaction with the game world. The goal of the game was to travel to three islands, each guarded by one of the three legendary bird Pokémon, Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, and retrieve an Ancient Sphere from each island.

Jul 21, 2000
28 Pokémon Puzzle Challenge cover
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Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

In a rising pit of colored blocks, it's your task to continuously eliminate these tiles by switching two tiles' positions on the horizontal row. When three or more tiles link up in a up/down or left/right fashion, they disappear. Gravity kicks in and settles the rest of the tiles into the bin ? this can cause a chain reaction to occur since other blocks of the same color can fall into place next to each other. It's up to you to continuously work the bin to wipe out tiles by making combination connections and chain reactions. That's the game in a nutshell, but there are several modes of play that'll keep your fingers busy. In the game's Challenge mode, for example, you're up against a computer opponent and you'll have to make combos and chain reactions to send garbage blocks to his unseen screen -- but keep in mind your opponent's doing the same to you.

Sep 21, 200080/100
29 Pokémon Puzzle League cover
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Pokémon Puzzle League

Discover the most frantic, frenzied, fun-filled Pokémon challenge ever--Pokémon Puzzle League! Line up three or more blocks of the same type to clear them off the screen. Create chains and combos to send garbage to your opponent. Collect badges from other Pokémon trainers to earn the right to enter the ultimate competition... a battle against the mysterious Puzzle Master!

Sep 25, 200071/100
30 Pokémon Stadium 2 cover
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Pokémon Stadium 2

While Pokémon Stadium 2 does have a storyline, progress in the game can be made by winning Cups in the Stadium and completing the Gym Leader Castle. When all Cups have been won and the Gym Leader Castle completed, the player's Rival will appear. Defeating the Rival will unlock Round 2, in which the player must re-challenge the Stadium, Gym Leader Castle, and the Rival in order to complete the game. But, they have different Pokémon and the difficulty is much higher. Stadium: The player begins by choosing 6 different Pokémon. There are 250 different Pokémon to choose from; including some legendary Pokémon. Pokémon tournaments take place in the Stadium. There are four Cups to participate in. Each round consists of eight battles, and every Cup except the Little and Prime Cup consists of four rounds, named after Poké Balls, that must be cleared to win that Cup.

Dec 14, 200068/100
33 Pokémon Card GB2: Great Rocket-Dan Sanjou! cover
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Pokémon Card GB2: Great Rocket-Dan Sanjou!

In Pokémon Card GB2, Team Great Rocket have kidnapped many of the Club Masters and attempted to steal the Legendary Cards. The player, assuming the role of Mark or Mint, must rescue the Club Masters and defeat Team Great Rocket at their headquarters on GR Island.

Mar 28, 200181/100
34 Pokémon Party Mini cover
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Pokémon Party Mini

Pokemon party Mini is handheld game developed for the Pokémon Mini system. This game came bundled with the system.

Nov 16, 2001
35 Pokémon Pinball Mini cover
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Pokémon Pinball Mini

Pokémon Pinball mini (Japanese: ポケモンピンボールミニ Pokémon Pinball mini) is a spin-off pinball game for the Pokémon mini. It has a total of 90 levels. The levels involve using Diglett, Pikachu, Clefairy, Wobbuffet, or Poliwag as a plunger.

Nov 16, 2001
36 Pokémon Puzzle Collection cover
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Pokémon Puzzle Collection

A collection of puzzle mini-games for the Pokémon Mini featuring several Pokémon Characters.

Nov 16, 2001
37 Pokémon Zany Cards cover
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Pokémon Zany Cards

A small collection of four card games featuring Pokémon-oriented cards.

Nov 16, 2001
38 Super Smash Bros. Melee cover
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Super Smash Bros. Melee

A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. Unlike traditional fighters, the goal is to knock opponents off the stage rather than deplete a health bar. Damage accumulates as a percentage, increasing the distance a character is launched when hit. Players use simple one-button inputs combined with joystick directions to execute moves. The game supports up to four players simultaneously and includes various single-player modes alongside its multiplayer focus. Its fast-paced, aggressive gameplay fostered a long-running competitive esports scene that persisted well beyond the game's original lifespan.

Nov 21, 200194/100
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Go, Poliwrath!

An e-reader mini-game that made use of six different Pokémon TCG cards. The player can select one of the six Pokémon listed below to race against a Marill and a Golduck, by scanning the respective TCG card from the Expedition Base Set. #060 Poliwag #061 Poliwhirl #063 Poliwrath #090 Shellder #098 Krabby #183 Marill

Dec 1, 2001
40 Machop at Work cover
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Machop at Work

In this Pokemon based application for the Gameboy Advanced E-reader, players take on the role of Machop as he tries to chop all the falling rocks out of the air.

Dec 1, 2001
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Mainline2001

Paint Boy

A researched entry in this series chronology.

Dec 31, 2001
42 Pokémon Tetris cover
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Pokémon Tetris

Pokémon Tetris is a game released as part of Pokémon mini. It has only been released in Japan and Europe. It was classified by the ESRB as E for Everyone under the title Pokémon Mini Shock Tetris, but was never released in the United States. The game is inspired by Tetris. The game consists of several variations of the main game of Tetris with varying levels of difficulty. This game also allows most bricks to be Flipped by shaking the Pokémon mini. In all one player and VS. games, a silhouette of a Pokémon will be shown on the right hand side of the screen; if the player can make a match of 4 or more lines, the Pokémon will be captured and added to the in-game Pokédex. The player has a limited time to capture the Pokémon before it is replaced by another one chosen at random.

Mar 21, 2002
43 Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2 cover
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Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2

A follow-up to the previous year's Pokémon Puzzle Collection for the Pokémon Mini, Vol.2 features both an increased number of Pokémon and a wider variety of mini-games

Apr 26, 2002
44 Pokémon Race Mini cover
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Pokémon Race Mini

Pokémon Race Mini​ is a platform racing competition where the player controls a Pikachu racing against other Pokémon.

Jul 19, 2002
45 Pocket Monsters: Suuji wo Tsukamaeyou! cover
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Pocket Monsters: Suuji wo Tsukamaeyou!

Pokémon: Catch the Numbers! is an educational game for Sega Pico. It has only been released in Japan. Team Rocket has stolen all of Ash, Misty, and Brock's Pokémon except for Pikachu and Togepi. The player needs to complete a series of mini-games, mostly math related, to get them back. The game features voice acting from the anime's cast and an instrumental version of Aim to Be a Pokémon Master as the title theme. The very first Nintendo-produced game to be released for a Sega console.

Jul 23, 2002
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Pichu Bros. Mini

Pichu Bros. Mini​ is a collection of several mini games, similar to Pokémon Party Mini.

Aug 9, 2002
47 Berry Tree cover
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Berry Tree

Berry Tree is a Pokémon e-Reader game for the Game Boy Advance. In order to play Berry Tree four different Pokemon cards must be scanned. The cards are: Nidoqueen (#22), Gligar (#59), Growlithe (#62), and Ursaring (#110). The object in Berry Tree is to shake as many berries out of the trees as possible. A set of button prompts will show up at the bottom of the screen. Afterwards the player will be given a set amount of time to copy the buttons displayed.

Aug 23, 2002
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Pika Pop

Pika Pop is an e-Reader game in which players use Pikachu to kickstart malfunctioning speakers.

Aug 24, 2002
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Togepi no Daibouken

A game for the Pokémon Mini in which the player must guide the Pokémon Togepi through various obstacles. It is one of the few Pokémon Mini games to utilize the system's gyroscope for motion controls.

Oct 18, 2002
50 Pokémon Ruby Version cover
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Pokémon Ruby Version

Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics to create a new and technically improved Pokémon experience.

Nov 21, 200281/100
51 Pokémon Sapphire Version cover
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Pokémon Sapphire Version

Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics to create a new and technically improved Pokémon experience.

Nov 21, 200283/100
52 Pokémon Sodateyasan Mini cover
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Pokémon Sodateyasan Mini

Pokemon Sodateyasan Mini​ (also known as Pokémon Breeder Mini) is a Tamagotchi-like life simulation, in which the player cares for a young Pokémon : Torchic, Treecko, or Mudkip.

Dec 14, 2002
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Rolling Voltorb

Rolling Voltorb is a mini game for the E-Reader once you scan certain cards from the Aquapolis set. Magnemite #18 / 36 and Voltorb #19/20. The game is about a Voltorb rolling down a rocky hill while trying to get Magnemites to power through the rocks that block it's way.

Jan 1, 2003
55 Harvest Time cover
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Harvest Time

In this Pokemon based application for the Gameboy Advanced E-reader, players take on the role of Aipom trying to collect as much fruit and nuts as possible. In order to get a high score you must avoid Sunkern and the food from falling on the floor. Aquapolis cards needed: Aipom #35 Paras #3 Exeggcute #7 Tangela #8 Furret #34

Jan 15, 2003
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Mighty Tyranitar

Mighty Tyranitar is an e-reader game that uses six different Aquapolis Pokémon TCG cards. The game is an arcade like high scorer where the objective is to stop volcanic rock from destroying the land Tyranitar is on. If a rock hits the land, it's game over. Aquapolis Cards need: Tyranitar #69 Pupitar #28 Larvitar #27 Onix #26 Kangaskhan #32

Jan 15, 2003
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Punching Bags

Punching Bags is available on the E-reader once you scan the long strips of Tyrogue #27, Hitmontop #28, Marowak #25, Phanpy #29, and Hitmonchan #26 from the Aquapolis set. The game consistences of the Pokemon, Tyrogue punching bags in order to rank up points and combos thru well timed punching or kicking. As the game progresses the punching bags start to become more abundant, and the timing a lot tighter to score higher points.

Jan 15, 2003
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Dream Eater

Dream Eater is a Pokémon game that is accessed by scanning a series of physical Aquapolis set Pokémon trading card game cards through the Game Boy Advance e-Reader. Players control a Drowzee that is trying to put a Primeape to sleep and eat its dreams. Cards need from the Aquapolis set are: Drowzee #21-a Mr. Mime #22-a Smoochum #23 Jynx #40 Hypno #69 Espeon #70 Drowzee #21-b

Jan 20, 2003
59 Sneak and Snatch cover
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Sneak and Snatch

Sneak and Snatch is an action game developed by Nintendo and published by Wizards of the Coast for the Game Boy Advance E-Reader. Sneak and Snatch is playable by scanning five specific cards from the physical Pokémon TCG Aquapolis set. The five cards required for scanning are: Sudowoodo Weepinbell Bellsprout Pinsir Scyther

Jan 20, 2003
60 Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire cover
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Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire

Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire (Japanese: ポケモンボックス ルビー&サファイア Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire) is a Nintendo GameCube Pokémon utility. Pokémon Box itself is not so much a game as it is a storage system for Trainers' Pokémon. Trainers can store up to 1,500 Pokémon in twenty-five boxes that hold 60 Pokémon each and trade between Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, as well as FireRed and LeafGreen. All of the Pokémon can be stored on a GameCube memory card, requiring the full 59 blocks for save data. A special edition Ruby and Sapphire Memory Card 59 is included with most versions of the game for players to use (the European version just comes with a normal memory card).

May 30, 2003
61 Pokémon Channel cover
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Pokémon Channel

Pokémon Channel is a 2003 video game in the Pokémon series for the GameCube, developed by Ambrella and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The player's goal is to help Professor Oak refine and promote his TV network through watching broadcasts with a Pikachu. The game contains elements of the adventure, digital pet, and simulation genres. The player can explore full 3D environments, have Pikachu converse with other Pokémon, and collect various items. The game was developed rather quickly as a sequel to the Nintendo 64 title Hey You, Pikachu! and to promote the Nintendo e-Reader accessory, and uses a novel 3D texturing effect. It was first showcased at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2003 and later through a month-long series of promotional events in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It was released on July 18, 2003, in Japan, December 1 in North America, and April 2, 2004, in Europe. In Japan, the game sold 66,373 copies in its first year. It received mixed reviews, which generally criticized its low level of interactivity and repetitive sound effects, though its collecting aspects and visuals were somewhat better received.

Jul 18, 200350/100
62 Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire cover
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Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

Pokemon Pinball has all the features you'd demand of a pinball game, including bonus tables, lots of bumpers and ways to score massive points. As with your standard videogame pinball game, the left button on the D-pad and the A-button control the flippers with the R/L triggers used to shake the table. The catch here is that everything is themed in Pokemon. Instead of a ball, you make use of a Pokeball. Instead of standard bumpers, you're hitting the Pokeball against other Pokemon, and the ultimate goal is of course to "catch 'em all". The game features 200 Pokemon, two main tables, and link cable support.

Aug 1, 200377/100
63 Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation: Hiragana Katakana Kakechatta! cover
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Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation: Hiragana Katakana Kakechatta!

Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana! is an educational game designed to teach Japanese children to read and write in the Japanese scripts of hiragana and katakana for Sega Pico. It has only been released in Japan. The game features voice acting from the anime's cast and an instrumental version of Advance Adventure as the title theme. Team Rocket disguise themselves and tell Ash, Brock, May and Max that they need around 25 Pokémon to progress to the Pokémon Stage. Pokémon are caught by correctly drawing five kana.

Nov 17, 2003
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Pokémon Colosseum

Pokemon fans can now battle their favorite Pokemon on the grand stage. Starring a brand new leading character, Pokemon, Colosseum offers a story mode that pits you against tough trainers who routinely catch damaged Pokemon. In Battle mode, you can use the Game Boy Advance cable to send your team from your Pokemon Ruby or Pokemon Sapphire Game Pak to your Gamecube, then witness the true potential of your team. Rescue Pokemon and watch them come to life in spectacular Colosseum battles.

Nov 21, 200372/100
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Pokémon Mini: Snorlax's Lunch Time

Snorlax's Lunchtime is a simple mini-game. Here, various items get put in front of Snorlax and you have to press the A button to eat it. The sooner you press the A Button, the more points you will get. However, there is a catch. Sometimes, a Pichu will be put in front of Snorlax. If you get Snorlax to try to bite, then Pichu uses Thundershock and the game ends. The amount of items you eat is kept track of, as is your overall score, which is then kept in a Top 5 ranking so you can try and beat your best score.

Dec 1, 2003
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Pokémon: Masters Arena

A collection of eight Pokémon-related minigames, released for the PC in 2004. When all minigames are completed, eight Pokémon posters are unlocked for printing.

Dec 31, 2003
67 Pokémon FireRed Version cover
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Pokémon FireRed Version

Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.

Jan 29, 200492/100
68 Pokémon LeafGreen Version cover
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Pokémon LeafGreen Version

Pokémon LeafGreen Version and Pokémon FireRed Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.

Jan 29, 200477/100
70 Pokémon Dash cover
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Pokémon Dash

In Pokémon Dash, you'll control Pikachu and race against other Pokémon. Use the DS's touch screen to adjust Pikachu's direction and speed. Off the course, Pikachu can cross water terrain by riding on Lapras' back and fly using a hot-air balloon.

Dec 2, 200447/100
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Follow Hoothoot

A Pokemon version of simon, accessed on the GBA through the use of the E-Reader.

Mar 12, 2005
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Night Flight

Night Flight is a Pokémon e-Reader game for the Game Boy Advance. In order to play Night Flight, two Pokémon Skyridge e-Reader cards must be scanned. The required cards are: Zubat (#117) and Golbat (#60). In Night Flight the player controls a Zubat which must eat as much food as possible. If the player runs into a Koffing three times then the game is over. The Koffing are invisible unless the player uses Zubat's supersonic sound waves.

May 5, 2005
73 PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS cover
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PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS

PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS was a fishing game that was only available as a DS Download Play demo.

May 10, 2005
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Ditto Leapfrog

Ditto Leapfrog is a Pokemon e-Reader game for the Game Boy Advance. In order to play Ditto Leapfrog three different Pokémon e-Reader cards must be scanned. The cards required are: Ditto (#51), Granbull (#61), and Snubbull (#101). In Ditto Leapfrog a Kingler Pokémon will throw fish type Pokémon from the background to the foreground. The player must move Ditto (Who is in the foreground) left or right in order to make the fish Pokemon bounce off and into the water. Once three of the fish Pokemon have been missed the game will be over.

May 15, 2005
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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Pokemon XD is a sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum. You'll play as Michael, a Pokémon trainer who is trying to thwart the evil Cipher. Cipher plans to control the world by using the powerful, but unpredictable, shadow Pokémon. Now you must fight back by collecting your own shadow Pokémon and beating Cipher's goons in battle. Pokémon XD also lets you import Pokémon from Game Boy Advance Pokémon games and participate in head-to-head battles with other players.

Aug 4, 200556/100
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Pokémon Trozei!

A crazy departure from your normal Pokémon game, Pokémon Trozei is a speedy puzzle game that will send your stylus flying! Your goal is to match the faces of four Pokémon in the game board to remove them, then string together more Pokémon faces to perform big combos. The Pokémon keep coming faster and faster, increasing the challenge the more you play. When you clear a set of Pokémon, that Pokémon will be added to your Pokédex, so look out for rare and special Pokémon to clear from the board! All of the 386 Pokémon available through Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are in Pokémon Trozei, but it'll take a great many games to catch them all!

Oct 20, 200570/100
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

You, a regular human, find yourself trapped in the body of a Pokémon in a world inhabited by Pokémon. Without any other choice, you go on rescue missions through randomly generated dungeons with your newly-acquired partner and friend to save the world and get back to your human life.

Nov 17, 200570/100
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

You, a regular human, find yourself trapped in the body of a Pokémon in a world inhabited by Pokémon. Without any other choice, you go on rescue missions through randomly generated dungeons with your newly-acquired partner and friend to save the world and get back to your human life.

Nov 17, 200571/100
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Pokémon Advanced: Cyber Poké Ball 2

This is the second version of the Cyber Poké Ball, a simple RPG set in the Pokémon universe and contained within a handheld shaped like a Poké Ball. The units come in several colors and patterns. In the game, players explore a map to find wild Pokémon and battle them. A weakened wild Pokémon can be captured and added to the party; the player may own a maximum of three Pokémon at a time. Pokémon automatically evolve upon reaching certain level thresholds. Players may challenge area bosses, which will grant access to new parts of the world upon their defeat. They may also use the device's connectivity features to battle other nearby players. Special chips, which came packaged with various Pokémon toys made by Bandai, could be inserted into the device in order to access new content.

Dec 31, 2005
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Pokémon Team Turbo

Pokémon: Team Turbo is a game compilation intended for young children, themed after the Pokémon franchise. The game contains six races and five mini-games such as Bulbasaur's Domino Dash and Squirtle's Door Dilemma, which upon winning, gives the player special powers to use in the races. The controls are very simple: the mouse is used to steer and the mouse buttons are used to activate the powers.

Dec 31, 2005
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Pokémon: Battle Trainer

Pokémon: Battle Trainer was a series of electronic toys. It is the successor to the THINKChip Interactive System and utilized the THINKChip+ within Pokémon figures made for the game system.

Dec 31, 2005
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Pokémon Ranger

Pokémon Ranger is an action role-playing video game developed by HAL Laboratory and Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS video game console. The game was released at various dates, varying between continents. The game was first released in Japan on March 22, 2006 and was later released in North America and Australia during the remainder of 2006. The game's final release date was in Europe in April 2007. Pokémon Ranger is compatible with Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver allowing players to transfer the egg of the legendary Pokémon Manaphy to those games. This game is set in the Fiore region.

Mar 23, 200663/100
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Pokémon PC Master

Pokémon PC Master is a game for the PC, released only in Japan. The game's focus is to help children to use the computer, learning how to type, draw on the computer, browse the web, and altogether use the mouse.

Jun 20, 2006
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Pokémon Garden

Pokémon Garden was an online Flash game hosted by Yahoo exclusively in Japan. The game essentially acted as a virtual theme park, where players could chat with each other, play mini-games, schedule rides on the "Pokémon Special Tour" attraction, and see previews for the then-upcoming Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions.

Jul 7, 2006
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Pokémon Diamond Version

Pokémon Diamond Version and Pearl Version are role-playing games (RPGs) developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. With the enhanced remake Pokémon Platinum, the games comprise the fifth installment and fourth generation of the Pokémon series of RPGs. First released in Japan on September 28, 2006, the games were later released to North America, Australia, and Europe over the course of 2007. Like previous Pokémon games, Diamond and Pearl chronicle the adventures of a young Pokémon trainer as he/she trains and battles Pokémon while also thwarting the schemes of a criminal organization. The games add many new features, such as Internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and changes to battle mechanics and Pokémon Contests, along with addition of 107 new Pokémon. The games are independent of each other but feature largely the same plot and while both can be played separately, it is necessary to trade between them in order to complete the games' Pokédexes.

Sep 28, 200681/100
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Pokémon Pearl Version

Pokémon Pearl Version and Diamond Version are role-playing games (RPGs) developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. With the enhanced remake Pokémon Platinum, the games comprise the fifth installment and fourth generation of the Pokémon series of RPGs. First released in Japan on September 28, 2006, the games were later released to North America, Australia, and Europe over the course of 2007. Like previous Pokémon games, Diamond and Pearl chronicle the adventures of a young Pokémon trainer as he/she trains and battles Pokémon while also thwarting the schemes of a criminal organization. The games add many new features, such as Internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and changes to battle mechanics and Pokémon Contests, along with addition of 107 new Pokémon. The games are independent of each other but feature largely the same plot and while both can be played separately, it is necessary to trade between them in order to complete the games' Pokédexes.

Sep 28, 200682/100
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Pokémon Battle Revolution

Pokémon Battle Revolution features three main modes of play: Colosseum Battle Mode, DS Battle Mode, and Wi-Fi Battle Mode. In Colosseum Battle Mode, your goal is to battle your way through a series of Colosseums, each with its own set of rules and challenges. In DS Battle Mode, two to four players can get together to watch their Pokémon battle on the big screen while using their Nintendo DS systems as controllers. To participate in this mode, each player will need his or her own Nintendo DS and copy of Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl. Things get really interesting in Wi-Fi Battle Mode, which allows you to battle your friends over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection using Friend Codes. You can also square off against Trainers from around the world using Pokémon Battle Revolution's Wi-Fi Rank system, which pits you against Trainers that have skill levels similar to your own.

Dec 14, 200661/100
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Pokémon Seek & Find

Pokémon Seek & Find is one of three Flash-based computer games that were developed for the 10th Anniversary Perdue Farms promotion. The other two games are Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off and Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher. Pokémon Seek & Find is a simple game where the player must follow cues to find one Pokémon among a group of Pokémon.

Dec 31, 2006
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Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off

Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off is one of three Flash-based computer games that were developed for the 10th Anniversary Perdue Farms promotion. The other two games are Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher and Pokémon Seek & Find. Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off is a simple game in which players have to catch falling Pokémon. The game consists of Ash and May holding a tarp to catch the Pokémon tossed by the Team Rocket trio from their balloon. They drop both Pokémon and sandbags. The player moves Ash and May by moving the mouse. Pokémon may drop at different speeds and angles, and if their path hits a screen border, they will bounce off of it. They will also bounce back up in the air if they hit the edge of the tarp. Catching a Pokémon earns one point, but missing a Pokémon or catching a sandbag causes a deduction of points. Points are represented by Poké Balls that fill a bar on the left-hand side, and will never be negative. Levels 2 and 3 also have time limits. The game is won once the player obtains nineteen points. Winning the game results in Team Rocket's balloon bursting, causing the trio to blast off.

Dec 31, 2006
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Pokémon Sky Stacker

The aim of each level is to reach the top of the screen by stacking blocks on top of each other.

Mar 31, 2007
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Embark on a journey after you get turned into a Pokémon as a result of a freak accident, causing you to lose your memory as well as contact with and knowledge of your previous adventuring partner, with whom you were on a secret mission to save the world. Watch your story unfold in a dungeon crawling rogue-lite experience as you form your very own rescue team with a new partner of your choosing.

Sep 13, 200768/100
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time

Embark on a journey after you get turned into a Pokémon as a result of a freak accident, causing you to lose your memory as well as contact with and knowledge of your previous adventuring partner, with whom you were on a secret mission to save the world. Watch your story unfold in a dungeon crawling rogue-lite experience as you form your very own rescue team with a new partner of your choosing.

Sep 13, 200773/100
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Pokémon Battrio

Pokémon Battrio is an arcade video game that was announced on April 11, 2007 and released on November 21, 2007 in Japan. The video game requires players to move certain tazos with Pokémon on a grid. The video game is made for two-player multiplayer, where players will fight against other Pokémon. Each player can use up to three Pokémon. It is the first heavily edited Pokémon title for arcades. This video game was not released internationally outside of Japan. Due to its popularity, a new version called Battrio: V was made, which, as its name says, contains Pokémon of the fifth generation.

Nov 21, 2007
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Pokémon: Towering Legends

Stack the biggest pile of the same element you can to get the highest combo possible. The round ends when all elemental tiles have been removed.

Dec 31, 2007
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the third installment in the Super Smash Bros. series and the follow-up to Super Smash Bros. Melee. This edition introduces super attacks referred to as final smashes, as well as a brand-new adventure mode in The Subspace Emissary which is a side-scrolling adventure in the style of a platformer. It retains all basic mechanics of the Super Smash Bros. series, such as a damage meter, stocks, and Smash-style attacks.

Jan 31, 200887/100
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

In the second in the Pokemon Ranger series, you once again play as a Pokemon Ranger, working to help people, Pokemon and nature in a new area called the Almia Region. Starting out as a Student Ranger, you quickly earn the title of a full-fledged Pokemon Ranger. As you succeed in more and more missions, you will aspire to become the highest Ranger rank: Top Ranger. Along the way you meet and capture all kinds of different Pokemon. Capture wild Pokemon and create a team to clear obstacles and puzzles encountered along the way. After using a Pokemon’s ability, it will leave your team; however, you will have a Partner Pokemon that will always stay by your side. As you progress through Missions and Quests, your Capture Styler becomes more powerful, giving your Styler more Energy and eventually advancing you to the level of Top Ranger.

Mar 20, 200861/100
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My Pokémon Ranch

The Pokémon phenomenon debuts on WiiWare with My Pokémon Ranch, a game that lets you watch as Pokémon and Miis interact with each other for the first time. Enjoy the relaxing ranch life by viewing your ranch and its Pokémon, taking pictures and sending those pictures to your friends via the Wii Message Board. The more Pokémon and Miis you bring to your ranch, the more fun it becomes.

Mar 25, 200845/100
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Pokémon Rumble

Pokémon Rumble is an action spin-off in the Pokémon series, released on the WiiWare service.

Jun 16, 200962/100
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Pokémon HeartGold Version

Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version are paired Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games Pokémon Gold and Silver. Much like how Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen revisited the Generation I story of Kanto, HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of Johto, with the player's starting town being New Bark Town. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original Gold and Silver. Some aspects exclusive to Crystal are also included. Like how FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto (such as the Sinnoh starters) and vice versa. Kris, despite being the female counterpart of Crystal's player character, is not included as the female player character, with a new character instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the player character or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-rival role similar to the unselected characters of Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of Belgium due to an in-game save error, with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).

Sep 12, 200987/100
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Pokémon SoulSilver Version

Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokemon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokemon generation - and longtime fans - to catch, train and battle.

Sep 12, 200990/100
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Pokéwalker

The Pokéwalker is a pedometer device specifically for use with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver that is able to interact with the games in various manners. It was released in Japan on September 12, 2009 bundled with every copy of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and then later released with every localized copy of the games. The accessory has a Poké Ball design with a small monochrome LCD screen and three functioning buttons. The Pokéwalker supports infrared signals allowing players to interact within a short range with a game card of Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver while slotted in the Nintendo DS, or with another Pokéwalker. The system records every time a step is taken, and the daily step count influences which wild Pokémon and items will appear. The player can transfer a Pokémon to the Pokéwalker from either HeartGold or SoulSilver, which gains experience for each step. Like the Pokémon Pikachu and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, the Pokéwalker uses a currency known as "Watts" (shortened to w); every 20 steps will earn the player one watt. Players can also catch various Pokémon and obtain items on the device, then transfer them to the game. Alongside the Johto Safari Zone, the Pokéwalker allows for Pokémon normally unavailable until after the player has traveled to Kanto, such as Murkrow, to be available before defeating the Johto League. Much as HeartGold and SoulSilver are remakes of the original Gold and Silver, the Pokéwalker could be considered to be somewhat of a remake of Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, which interacted in much the same way with the Generation II games. Unlike Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, however, Pikachu is not the only Pokémon that can be interacted with, and Pokémon can actually be transferred to and from the Pokéwalker at any given time.

Sep 12, 2009
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

Take control of Pikachu in Poképark, a Pokémon amusement park. Make friends with other Pokémon and enjoy the rides with them.

Dec 5, 200964/100
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Pachirisu's Click-Clack Attack!

Pachirisu's Click-Clack Attack! was a Flash game on Pokémon.com. The player must send Pokémon discs into holes located at each of the four corners of the board to earn points. Which direction and the distance the discs are launched depends on the angle and force they are launched at. Each disc depicts a Pokémon. While these discs can be sent directly into the holes, if they hit another Pokémon disc in their evolutionary line, they will fuse together and evolve. If they hit an unrelated Pokémon, they will simply collide and knock each other back. There are also special rounds where certain conditions must be met, such as getting all the discs into the holes in one shot.

Jan 11, 2010
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

The third installment in the action-packed Pokemon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokemon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokemon, people and nature. With Ranger Signs to call powerful Pokemon, including Legendary Pokemon, and the addition of multiplayer missions, players investigate the nefarious actions of the Pokemon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and catching Pokemon.

Mar 6, 201070/100
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Wobbuffet's Puzzle Pack

Wobbuffet's Puzzle Pack! was a Flash game on Pokémon.com. It was a jigsaw puzzle where the player put togther Pokémon-related images.

Aug 7, 2010
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Pokémon Black Version

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version are the primary paired versions of Generation V. Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two player characters (one male and one female) travel a new region, Unova, on their Pokémon journeys. This region is inhabited by various Pokémon, and unlike before, none of those available prior to Generation V can be obtained before completing the main story by defeating Team Plasma. The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10. Pokémon Black and White are followed in 2012 by two sequels, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

Sep 18, 201085/100
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Pokémon Dream World

Online browser game of the now shut-down Pokémon Global Link, where players could play minigames to gain Pokémon outside of the main game and grow berries, both to send to the main game (Pokémon Black/White) via the Entralink. Had social features as well, such as a customizable house.

Sep 18, 2010
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Pokémon White Version

Pokémon White Version and Pokémon Black Version are the primary paired versions of Generation V. Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two player characters (one male and one female) travel a new region, Unova, on their Pokémon journeys. This region is inhabited by various Pokémon, and unlike before, none of those available prior to Generation V can be obtained before completing the main story by defeating Team Plasma. The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10. Pokémon Black and White are followed in 2012 by two sequels, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

Sep 18, 201081/100
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Have fun learning and mastering the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online! Practice against the computer or go head to head with your friends or other players from around the world. Unlock cards and decks as you play to build up your collection and make truly unique decks. Your decks and card collection are stored as a part of your Pokémon Trainer Club account, allowing you to switch between tablet and desktop with ease.

Mar 24, 201163/100
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Play to Befriend a Pokémon!

Play to Befriend a Pokémon! was a Flash game formerly available on Pokémon.com. It was a Pokémon Global Link promotion. The goal is to break blocks with a bouncing ball, similar to Breakout. Players use the paddle to keep the ball from falling out of bounds. When the ball hits blocks consecutively, the score increases by 100 each hit. Sometimes when a block is hit, an orb of its color will fall. These orbs, when caught by the paddle, are worth 500 points each. There are 4 levels, and the player starts with 3 lives. They may earn more lives and power-ups later. After playing, the orbs caught, depending on what kind, can be used to redeem 1 free Pokémon via the Pokémon Dream World, provided the player is signed in under their Pokémon Trainer Club account. These Pokémon are Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, and Glaceon. The game was removed after May 19, 2011, and the .swf file for it was actually deleted from the site.

Mar 28, 2011
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Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure

A Pokémon-themed typing game where players type words that appear on-screen to defeat Pokémon. It comes packaged with a wireless keyboard.

Apr 21, 201168/100
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Pokédex 3D

This free downloadable app is a Unova Pokédex, featuring 153 Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White. View Pokémon images in 3D and even use the Augmented Reality Markers to watch them come to life and have a 3D photo taken with them.

Jun 6, 201151/100
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Pokémon Say Tap?

Pokémon Say Tap? (Japanese: ポケモン言えTAP?) is a free mobile phone game for modern smartphones devices with iOS and Android, released promotionally in 2011. Its availability on the App Store and the Android Market was limited from July 15 to September 30 for the former, and August 11 to October 28 for the latter. It also has a Browser version subtitled For PC, which is indefinitely available on the Pokémon Daisuki Club. The application is a rhythm-based game based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The goal is to tap Pokémon in rhythm to the music and sounds going on in the game. The song the application uses is the Japanese ending theme of the Pokémon anime at the time of the application's announcement, Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW.

Jul 15, 2011
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Pokémon Card Game: Asobikata DS

Pokémon Card Game: Asobikata DS is a game which focuses on teaching players how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The Beginning Set was rereleased on August 5, 2011, which contained the same cards as the September 2010 Beginning Set, but came with this game. It has tutorials and a digital rulebook. After the player has completed all the tutorials, there are five different CPU characters to play against.

Aug 5, 2011
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Pokémon Rumble Blast

Pokemon Rumble Blast, the first Pokemon game created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system, is an action-packed Pokemon adventure in 3D! Battle against waves of opponents, connect and play with friends, and collect more than 600 different Toy Pokemon! As you advance through each stage in Pokemon Rumble Blast, your Toy Pokemon will face dozens of Pokemon at once in fast and furious real-time battles! You'll also run into giant Boss Pokemon, whose massive size and strength will make them especially tough to defeat and who can become powerful allies if you're lucky!

Aug 11, 201167/100
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

Sequel to PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. As in the previous game you play as Pikachu, traveling around and encountering other Pokémon.

Nov 12, 201168/100
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Pokémon Conquest

Pokémon Conquest is a strategy game set in the Ransei region. You play as a Warlord of the Primus Kingdom, one of the 17 Kingdoms in the Ransei region. You are charged with the task of battling against a wide variety of powerful opponents, including the mighty Nobunaga, whose goal is to destroy the Ransei region!The 17 Kingdoms of the Ransei region possess a variety of Armies competing for control. The 17 Kingdoms are also deeply linked to a specific Pokémon type. Primus Kingdom, for example, has a strong connection with Normal-type Pokémon!

Mar 17, 201276/100
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Pokémon Black Version 2

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V and are the sequels of Pokémon Black and White, respectively. Both games were revealed on Pokémon Smash! by Junichi Masuda, and subsequently the official Japanese and international Pokémon websites, on February 26, 2012. They were released in Japan on June 23, 2012, in North America on October 7, 2012, in Australia on October 11, 2012, in Europe on October 12, 2012 and in South Korea on November 8, 2012. The games feature two new forms of Kyurem that serve as the game mascots of the games: Black Kyurem for Black 2 and White Kyurem for White 2.

Jun 23, 201283/100
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Pokémon Dream Radar

An augmented reality game about catching wild Pokémon that have become trapped in the "Interdream Zone", a realm between the dream world and reality. Captured Pokémon can be transferred to Pokémon Black 2 or White 2.

Jun 23, 201251/100
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Pokémon White Version 2

Pokémon White Version 2 and Pokémon Black Version 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V and are the sequels of Pokémon Black and White, respectively. Both games were revealed on Pokémon Smash! by Junichi Masuda, and subsequently the official Japanese and international Pokémon websites, on February 26, 2012. They were released in Japan on June 23, 2012, in North America on October 7, 2012, in Australia on October 11, 2012, in Europe on October 12, 2012 and in South Korea on November 8, 2012. The games feature two new forms of Kyurem that serve as the game mascots of the games: Black Kyurem for Black 2 and White Kyurem for White 2.

Jun 23, 201281/100
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Pokémon Tretta

Pokémon Tretta is an arcade game developed by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. and Marvelous AQL, which also developed the Pokémon Battrio arcade game. Officially announced on April 18, 2012, Pokémon Tretta was rolled out nationwide in Japan in early July, phasing out the majority of retired Battrio machines. The arcade machines became fully operational on July 14, 2012 with the release of the first set. The machines are also available in Taiwan in Traditional Chinese and in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong in English. Like its predecessor, Pokémon Tretta focuses on three-on-three Pokémon battles that require special tiles, called Tretta, that depict one of the various Pokémon species in order to play. Unlike Battrio however, Tretta incorporates searching and capturing Pokémon in various locations. Pokémon caught in-game are dispensed for players to use in other battles, or to add to their collection.

Jul 14, 2012
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Pokédex 3D Pro

The updated sequel to Pokédex 3D. Now with every Pokémon from all generations, including the new forms of Kyurem. This version will cost and not be free like the previous one.

Nov 8, 201255/100
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Pokédex for iOS

An app similar to the Pokédex 3D games, but purchasable in installments.

Nov 16, 2012
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

Discover the incredible 3D world of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, where Pokemon speak and amazing adventures are always nearby! What's more, you will become a Pokemon yourself! You'll meet all kinds of Pokemon throughout the game, both in the towns you'll visit and the Mystery Dungeons you'll explore.

Nov 23, 201266/100
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Pokémon Rumble U

After a mishap in the Toy Pokémon Shop, a few Pokémon capsules are swept down a river and washed up on a strange riverbank. Our heroes set out to find their way back to the Toy Pokémon Shop. Along the way our heroes discover all is not right.

Apr 24, 201360/100
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Pokémon X

An all-new 3D Pokemon adventure packed with never-before-seen Pokemon will launch worldwide in October 2013. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will present a new generation of Pokemon, and introduce players to an exciting new adventure in a breathtaking 3D world.

Oct 12, 201383/100
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Pokémon Y

Your adventure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y takes place in the Kalos region, home to beautiful skies and forests! The Kalos region is full of interesting places to visit and explore! Progressing with the game let you enter the central city of the Kalos region is Lumiose City, a thriving metropolis filled with customers checking out its variety of shops. Many roads extend from the iconic tower at the city's center.

Oct 12, 201385/100
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Pokémon Bank

Pokémon Bank is an application and service that will allow you to deposit, store, and manage your Pokémon in private Boxes on the internet. Pokémon Bank is a paid service, with an annual charge for usage. Pokémon Bank is a powerful resource for players who like to obtain many different kinds of Pokémon, or for those who like to raise many Pokémon in preparation for battles and competitions. The application has a variety of search functions so you can find the Pokémon you’re after among all the Pokémon you’ve deposited. Pokémon Bank now works with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, making it easy to transfer Pokémon from among copies of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon—including the downloadable versions—to a single game. You can also transfer Pokémon you’ve caught in the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and Pokémon Yellow into your copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon. Pokémon from Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y can also be brought into Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon in the same way. When you download Pokémon Bank, you can also download the free linked application Poké Transporter. When you insert a Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, or Pokémon Y Game Card into a Nintendo 3DS system, you can use Poké Transporter to transfer Pokémon from these games into their own online Boxes. Then you can easily transfer those Pokémon into Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon using Pokémon Bank.

Dec 25, 201369/100
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Pokémon Battle Trozei

A Nintendo 3DS game where players battle Pokémon to capture them through fast-paced puzzles.

Mar 12, 2014
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PokéTouch

PokéTouch is a Pokémon-themed typing tutor for mobile platforms and Windows PCs. It is available only via license to schools and other educational establishments in Japan.

Mar 23, 2014
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Graffiti Eraser

Available through the Pokémon Global Link website, Graffiti Eraser is a simple game in which the player wipes graffiti from a store window in order to reveal three Pokémon dolls. While most dolls are given a random point value, dolls of legendary Pokémon have a fixed value of 50 points. Upon revealing three dolls, the game ends, and the player will be given their score and will receive a random item or set of items that can be sent back to the player's 3DS Pokémon RPG.

Apr 16, 2014
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Touzoku to 1000-biki no Pokémon

Touzoku to 1000-biki no Pokémon (literally The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon) is a discontinued free Generation VI Pokémon series game, with StreetPass support. It is based on the movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. It was only released in Japan.

Jun 5, 2014
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Pokémon Art Academy

This Pokémon-themed installment of the Art Academy series offers Pokémon fans and budding illustrators alike 40 unique lessons to learn how to paint, sketch and draw beloved Pokémon characters in 2D. Along the way, students of Pokémon Art Academy can pick up actual illustration skills that they can transfer onto real canvas, or share their digital masterpieces with the world. Pokémon Art Academy boasts 40 lessons in which players can encounter favorite Pokémon from throughout the series, such as Pikachu, Oshawott, Charizard, Torchic, Fletchling and Fennekin. The Art Academy series offers a comprehensive virtual art studio with a variety of realistically behaving art materials. Wield the stylus with tactile precision on the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS touch screen to use a plethora of paint, pencils and pastels. A hallmark of the Art Academy franchise is its easy-to-follow lessons with step-by-step guides that teach painting and drawing techniques. A friendly tutor takes students of all ages through these lessons, each of which breaks down complex-looking images into simple steps. Gradually, players pick up more new techniques that allow anyone to create artwork they can be proud of.

Jun 19, 201474/100
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is the first portable entry in the renowned series, in which game worlds collide. Up to four players battle each other locally or online using some of Nintendo’s most well-known and iconic characters across beautifully designed stages inspired by classic portable Nintendo games. It’s a genuine, massive Super Smash Bros. experience that’s available to play on the go, anytime, anywhere.

Sep 13, 201481/100
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Camp Pokémon

Camp Pokémon is a mobile app intended to teach younger children the basics of Pokémon through interactive and fun games. There are 6 mini-games and each earns players Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, depending on their score or completion time. Players may also win Pokémon Pins which are registered to their Rewards Book.

Oct 21, 201454/100
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version

A special demo released originally only via codes previous the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It was the only way to obtain some special items in the full game such as megaevolution stones. The demo had an original story that differs from the full games' one.

Oct 21, 2014
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Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legendary Pokémon: Groudon or Kyogre. Team Magma pursues Groudon, while Team Aqua goes after Kyogre. What could be driving them to such lengths?

Nov 21, 201484/100
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Pokémon Omega Ruby

During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legendary Pokémon: Groudon or Kyogre. Team Magma pursues Groudon, while Team Aqua goes after Kyogre. What could be driving them to such lengths?

Nov 21, 201482/100
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the fourth console-based entry in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of fighting games. With an even larger roster of fighters than its predecessors and the introduction eight player battles, Smash for Wii U continues to add to the formula that gamers have loved since 1999.

Nov 21, 201489/100
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Pokémon Shuffle

Each stage in Pokémon Shuffle provides you a limited number of opportunities in which to move your Pokémon around. There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you like to study the board. To clear each stage, you'll have to reduce the HP of the wild Pokémon you face to zero within a set number of moves. Use all the strategies and tactics available to you, and learn to read the board to spot future matches. Clearing Pokémon efficiently is the key to winning Pokémon Shuffle's many stages! Pokémon all have a type of their own, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. Choosing a group of Pokémon that is right for each level is important. You'll also be able to raise the level of your Pokémon by using them multiple times, enabling them to deal more damage to foes. Collect many different Pokémon and raise them up so that you will be able to make your way through your battles against wild Pokémon with finesse. Pokémon Shuffle also features Mega-Evolving Pokémon—when one of your Pokémon Mega Evolves, it can clear out a whole heap of Pokémon at once or cause other special effects!

Feb 18, 201563/100
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Pokémon Rumble World

Pokémon Rumble World is a freemium Nintendo 3DS game released in most regions on April 8, 2015. The game is free to download, but features in-game microtransactions. The game features all 719 species of Pokémon, as well as Mega Evolution and Primal Kyogre and Groudon. It is the fourth entry in the Pokémon Rumble series.

Apr 8, 201570/100
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Odoru? Pokémon Ongakutai

Odoru? Pokémon Ongakutai is a rhythm game made to promote the short film Pikachu and the Pokémon Band. The player must tap buttons on the screen in time with falling musical notes, as a Pokémon of their choice dances in the foreground. Racking up a combo will reward the player with bonus time, during which a score multiplier and backup Pokémon dancers appear. Additional Pokémon species may be unlocked as the game is played.

Jun 29, 2015
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Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament was developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., the producers of one of the top achievements in fighting games, the Tekken series. True to its legacy, this game brings tight gameplay and incredible control to never-before-seen battles between Pokémon. The gameplay is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people—even those who have never played a fighting game or an action game before can easily pick it up and play! Key Word: Pokke, pokkén, pokken, poken, pokén

Jul 16, 201569/100
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is a roguelike video game in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. Like its predecessors, players control a human who has awoken as a Pokémon in a world filled entirely by the series' eponymous creatures, and must travel through random-generated dungeons completing missions and battling enemies to unravel the story.

Sep 17, 201573/100
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Pokémon Mega Get!

Catch 'em all again - this time, by throwing physical Pokéballs at a screen.

Nov 1, 2015
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Pokémon Picross

The Pokémon and Picross franchises combine on 3DS.

Dec 2, 201570/100
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Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjou

Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjou (Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo) was released exclusively in Japan on February 3, 2016 on the Nintendo eShop featuring the first three chapters of what would later be internationally released as Detective Pikachu. From January 27, 2016 to February 29, 2016, the game could be purchased in Japan for ¥1,200, instead of the normal price of ¥1,500. Players who purchased Birth of a New Duo were able to receive a ¥1,500 discount on the full Detective Pikachu game until April 22, 2018. The game was removed from the eShop on January 12, 2018, just before the announcement of the full version.

Feb 3, 2016
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Pokémon Duel

Pokémon Duel is a Pokémon strategy board game for mobile devices. You collect Pokémon figures and add them to your team.

Apr 12, 201665/100
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Pokémon Ga-Olé

Pokémon Ga-Olé is an arcade game developed by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. and Marvelous, which also developed the Pokémon Battrio and Pokémon Tretta arcade games. Pokémon Ga-Olé was officially announced on April 13, 2016 at the Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. 2016 Summer Business Meeting in Tokyo by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. president & CEO Hiroyuki Usami and Marvelous vice chairman Shuichi Kyoda. It was launched nationwide in Japan on July 7, 2016. The machines were later launched in Taiwan in Traditional Chinese beginning on December 5, 2020, Mainland China in Simplified Chinese beginning on December 12, 2020, South Korea in Korean beginning on August 2, 2021, Hong Kong in English beginning on October 13, 2021, Singapore in English beginning on November 17, 2021, and Malaysia in English beginning on January 27, 2022.

Apr 13, 2016
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Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is an augmented reality mobile game that uses GPS to let players locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon in real-world locations. Players explore their physical surroundings to find PokéStops for items, battle at Gyms for team control, participate in Raid Battles cooperatively, and compete in the Go Battle League's player-versus-player format. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases and features Pokémon from across multiple generations of the franchise.

Jul 6, 201665/100
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Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version

A special demo released before the official launch of Pokémon Sun and Moon. It was settled in Hau'oli city and was the only way to obtain some special items and Pokémon, such as a Greninja capable of changing into Ash Greninja.

Oct 18, 2016
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Pokémon Moon

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon will be the first games in the Pokémon series to allow players to choose from nine languages to play in. In addition to English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, players will now be able to play in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Nov 18, 201681/100
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Pokémon Sun

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon trademarks were registered thus leaking the next Pokémon game titles to the public. Pokémon.com confirmed the games would be for the Nintendo 3DS and released in holiday 2016, with a new world, new Pokémon, and new adventures. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon will be the first games in the Pokémon series to allow players to choose from nine languages to play in. In addition to English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, players will now be able to play in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Nov 18, 201680/100
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Alolan Volcanic Panic

A Pokemon browser game where you attack falling rocks with the Alolan starter Pokemon.

Dec 7, 2016
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Bounsweet's Bouncy Adventure

A Pokemon browser game, an auto scrolling platformer. Bounsweet bounces along avoiding fire balls.

Mar 2, 2017
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Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Train your Magikarp to soar as high as possible in Pokémon Magikarp Jump! The lowly Magikarp now gets its time in the spotlight with this fun app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Feed and develop your Magikarp to maximize the Pokémon's jump power to reach new heights. Then compete to see if your Magikarp is the best. Can your Magikarp rise to the level of League Champion? During your training, if Magikarp gets knocked out, or retires upon reaching Lv. 20, you'll start over with a new generation of Magikarp. But not all progress is lost—your new Pokémon will start off a little bit stronger than your last. Keep training every Magikarp until you can make it to the top of the in-game tournament ladder! While you're raising your Magikarp, keep an eye out for Pokémon that want to help you. For example, some Pokémon you encounter will give you food to keep your Magikarp nourished. When you do well in jumping tournaments, you can get commemorative photos of your achievement. You can share these photos online and with friends to show the world how well you've trained your Magikarp.

May 23, 201751/100
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Pokémon Playhouse

"Fun activities and exciting stories are in store for even the youngest Trainers at the Pokémon Playhouse! Designed for children ages 3–5, these activities can be completed without reading or math skills."

Sep 21, 2017
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Spooky Spotlight

A simple Halloween themed Pokémon browser game where you aim a flashlight at Pokémon and candy while trying to avoid ghost type Pokémon.

Oct 9, 2017
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Pokémon Quest

"Welcome to Tumblecube Island! With cube-shaped Pokémon to befriend and hidden treasures to uncover, Pokémon Quest is a free-to-start game that introduces a brand-new land to explore."

May 29, 201863/100
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

Take your Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your energetic partner, Pikachu, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con controller or Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life. Share your adventure with family or friends in 2-player action on one system using a second Joy-Con or Poké Ball Plus (sold separately). You can even connect to the Pokémon GO app using a compatible smartphone to bring over Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Explore the diverse and vibrant region of Kanto! True-to-size wild Pokémon roam around in the game, so catch them like a real Pokémon Trainer by using motion, timing, and a well-placed Poké Ball. Go on a stroll with your favorite Pokémon in your Poké Ball Plus! Connect your game directly to Pokémon GO* to receive Kanto region Pokémon.

Nov 16, 201875/100
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

Take your Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your energetic partner, Pikachu, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con controller or Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life. Share your adventure with family or friends in 2-player action on one system using a second Joy-Con or Poké Ball Plus (sold separately). You can even connect to the Pokémon GO app using a compatible smartphone to bring over Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Explore the diverse and vibrant region of Kanto! True-to-size wild Pokémon roam around in the game, so catch them like a real Pokémon Trainer by using motion, timing, and a well-placed Poké Ball. Go on a stroll with your favorite Pokémon in your Poké Ball Plus! Connect your game directly to Pokémon GO* to receive Kanto region Pokémon.

Nov 16, 201876/100
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a crossover fighting game for the Nintendo Switch and the fifth main entry in the series. It features every playable fighter from previous installments alongside new additions such as Inkling and Ridley. The game includes faster combat, new items, and expanded defensive mechanics. Modes include local and online multiplayer, a single-player adventure mode called World of Light, and various casual and competitive rulesets.

Dec 7, 201887/100
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Eevee x Tamagotchi

The Eevee x Tamagotchi is a licensed Tamagotchi Nano model based on the Pokémon character Eevee.

Jan 26, 2019
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Pokémon Rumble Rush

A world full of uncharted islands! Aided by strong Pokémon and a spirit of discovery, journey through uncharted islands that have many Pokémon!

May 15, 201970/100
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Pokémon Masters

Pokémon Masters takes place on the island of Pasio, where the rules of battle are different and the treasured bond between Trainer and Pokémon is taken to the next level with sync pairs—the combination of a Trainer and their partner Pokémon. For the very first time in a Pokémon game, Trainers and their partner Pokémon from every Pokémon region will come together to form sync pairs. Players can team up with duos such as Korrina & Lucario, Brendan & Treecko, Clair & Kingdra, and many more. With all sorts of Trainers on Pasio, there are sure to be some exciting and unexpected encounters in this new story.

Aug 29, 201957/100
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Pokémon Shield

Pokémon Shield is a role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players control a young Pokémon Trainer who catches and trains creatures called Pokémon, battling other trainers in turn-based combat. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced abilities. Progression follows the traditional Gym Challenge structure, requiring players to defeat eight Gym Leaders before competing for the League Championship. The game features an open Wild Area with free-roaming Pokémon, cooperative raid battles for up to four players, and camping activities. Pokémon Shield is the companion title to Pokémon Sword, with certain Pokémon and Gym Leaders exclusive to each version.

Nov 15, 201966/100
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Pokémon Sword

A turn-based role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players catch, train, and battle creatures called Pokémon while traveling across the region to collect eight Gym badges and ultimately challenge the reigning Champion. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced attacks. A fully explorable open-world Wild Area connects major locations, with weather-dependent Pokémon encounters and cooperative raid battles for up to four players. The first mainline Pokémon entry on the Nintendo Switch, it notably adopted DLC expansions instead of the series' traditional enhanced re-releases.

Nov 15, 201977/100
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Pokémon Medallion Battle

Pokémon Medallion Battle is a spin-off Pokémon game on Facebook Gaming developed by GCTurbo. It was released in selected Asian countries on December 23, 2019 following an open beta in the Philippines beginning on November 20, 2019. It is available in five languages: English, Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai, and Traditional Chinese. In Pokémon Medallion Battle, two players face off with teams consisting of six Pokémon. Up to two of these Pokémon may either be Great Ball or Ultra Ball tier; this amount increases as players progress through the various Gyms. In addition, no two Pokémon from the same evolutionary family may be used simultaneously, and no more than two Legendary Pokémon (as indicated by a Crown at the top of each medal) per team. Players take turns playing Pokémon from their Bench face down; their tier is visible on the back of the medallion, putting the player who goes first at a disadvantage. On the first turn, the player with the higher Rating goes first; otherwise, the winner of the previous turn goes first. After both medallions are played, they are turned face up and any applicable powers activate. Once a power is activated, it cannot be used again for the remainder of the match. The Pokémon with the higher CP wins the fight, scoring their side a point. The player who goes first wins any tie. The first player to score 3 points wins the match.

Dec 23, 2019
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Pokémon Tower Battle

Pokémon Tower Battle is a spin-off Pokémon game on Facebook Gaming developed by Bombay Play. It was released worldwide on December 23, 2019 and is available in four languages: English, Indonesian, Thai, and Traditional Chinese. The game is hosted on Facebook's servers, either on the website or the app. In-game, players take turns placing down Pokémon artwork to build a tower. The game ends when one person knocks over one of the Pokémon on the tower, prompting the other as the winner. In addition, a Pokémon can be switched out for another with a Poké Ball, which can be acquired by watching advertisements. There also are Ultra Balls, which have the chance to hold rare Pokémon, and Master Balls, which guarantee a rare Pokémon on use. These can also be obtained by watching ads, though are distributed randomly by watching videos in a row. The game keeps track of the highest stack a player has built, allowing them to share it online through Facebook if they so choose. The game also has ranked seasons, allowing users to gain rewards through ranks by continuously playing the game before the season ends and said rank is reset.

Dec 23, 2019
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Pokémon Home

With this application, all your Pokémon can be brought over to one home. Works on with Android/iOS, Nintendo 3DS (Pokémon Bank), Nintendo Switch and Pokémon GO.

Feb 11, 202064/100
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

You can meet and recruit Pokémon in a dungeon-crawling adventure within their world! Build a rescue team to take on mysterious, changing dungeons and strategically plan your moves as you venture forth to make the Pokémon world a safer place…and uncover your true purpose along the way. As you recruit Pokémon, these trusty teammates will need somewhere to stay, so build camps to house, manage, and strengthen your Pokémon friends. Think hard about who is right for the job and how to approach each mysterious dungeon as you prepare a rescue team. You’ll move a single square at a time or use Auto mode to speed up movement until you engage other Pokémon in turn-based battles—but don’t forget about Pokémon strengths and weaknesses! This version adds gorgeous watercolor-inspired graphics, and more! Get comfortable in being a Pokémon, there’s a lot of work to do.

Mar 6, 202072/100
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Pokémon Smile

Turn toothbrushing into a fun and exciting adventure with Pokémon Smile! Players can partner up with some of their favorite Pokémon to defeat the cavity-causing bacteria and save captured Pokémon. Only by consistently brushing their teeth can they save all the Pokémon, earning the chance to catch them.

Jun 17, 2020
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Pokémon Café Mix

Complete touch-based puzzles to serve dishes and drinks to adorable Pokémon customers! Link together Pokémon icons to clear puzzles as you work to build up your very own café in Pokémon Café Mix, a free-to-start game for the Nintendo Switch system! Meet the goals for each puzzle before you run out of turns—link a certain number of icons, get a high score, or even destroy sugar cubes to serve up Pokémon themed menu items.

Jun 23, 202053/100
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Pokémon Mezastar

Pokémon Mezastar is an arcade game developed by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. and Marvelous, which also developed the Pokémon Battrio, Pokémon Tretta, and Pokémon Ga-Olé arcade games. Pokémon Mezastar was officially announced in the May 2020 issue of CoroCoro released on April 15, with more details revealed in a press release on August 12. It was intended to be launched in Japan during summer 2020, but was delayed until September 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The game incorporates similar features to the developer's previous titles and continues the use of physical peripherals, in this case tags, to operate Pokémon in battles. These battles are conducted with three Pokémon on each side and take place in a variety of environments. Players can capture Pokémon while playing the game, which are dispensed as tags from the machine. Each Pokémon Mezastar machine consists of two adjacent stations that share a large monitor. This monitor displays the user interface for individual stations, simulating the borders of the display with on-screen graphics while single-player games are in operation. Players can also partake in cooperative battles, during which the interface is expanded to cover both stations. This was previously featured in the arcade title Pokémon: Battle Nine, despite being promoted as a first for a Pokémon arcade machine.

Sep 17, 2020
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New Pokémon Snap

New Pokémon Snap is an on-rails first-person photography game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. It is a sequel to the 1999 Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap. Players explore an archipelago in an autopilot hovercraft and photograph Pokémon in order to conduct research about their ecology.

Apr 29, 202177/100
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Pokémon Unite

Team up and take down the opposition in Pokémon’s first 5-on-5 strategic team battle game! Join Trainers from around the world as they head for Aeos Island to compete in Unite Battles! In Unite Battles, Trainers face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Teamwork is key as you and your teammates defeat wild Pokémon, level up, evolve your own Pokémon, and work to prevent the opposing team from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win!

Jul 20, 202171/100
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Pokémon Ethos

Pokémon Ethos is a fan made Pokémon game. It is not a ROM hack, but rather a game made in RPG Maker XP, using the Pokemon Essentials kit. When your father goes missing during a routine trip to Juletone City, it's up to you to discover his whereabouts! Travel through a region fresh off the heels of legalized Pokémon training, battling the newly established Gym Leaders on your way. Hone your skills for the inevitable confrontation with NOVA: The National Outcry of Valiant Allies! Learn the truth of what happened to your father on that faithful night with the "help" of your rival, the superhero wannabe: Howlight Harlequin! This game was made by Voltseon, ENLS, Thundaga & NocTurn.

Aug 10, 2021
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Diamond Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Dialga.

Nov 19, 202168/100
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Pokémon Shining Pearl

Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Nov 19, 202180/100
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus

The Pokémon Legends: Arceus game honors past Pokémon games’ core gameplay while infusing new action and RPG elements. You’ll need to catch, survey, and research wild Pokémon in a long-gone era of the Sinnoh region to create and complete the region’s first Pokédex.

Jan 28, 202281/100
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Experience the fun and strategy of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in a whole new way with Pokémon Trading Card Game Live! Build your collection of cards in the Battle Pass, and test your skills against other players from around the world in the Ranked Ladder!

Feb 17, 202265/100
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Pokémon Corogarena

Pokémon Corogarena is a Japanese exclusive arcade game medal game by Sega.

Mar 14, 2022
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Pokémon Scarlet

The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets—all over! You’ll be able to experience the true joy of the Pokémon series—battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them—now in an open-world game that players of any age can enjoy.​

Nov 18, 202273/100
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Pokémon Violet

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea.

Nov 18, 202277/100
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Pokémon Sleep

A sleep-tracking game that allows you to attract Pokémon that match your sleeping style.

Jul 17, 202360/100
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Pokémon

Pokémon is a browser based mobile game by McDonald's made as a part of their Pokémon TCG 2023 Happy Meal promotion.

Aug 24, 2023
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Detective Pikachu Returns

Solve mysteries with the personality-packed Detective Pikachu! Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who calls himself a great detective. This Pikachu may have a self-assured attitude and talk like a middle-aged man, but he somehow manages to keep his lovable charm. Together with his partner Tim Goodman, this great detective duo cracks several cases with the help of the many Pokémon and people who live in Ryme City.

Oct 6, 202363/100
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.

Oct 27, 202469/100
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Catch Pokémon

A game on Google Search in which the player collects Pokémon by searching for their names. A hint about a random Pokémon is also given, and Master Balls are unlocked under certain conditions for the Legendaries and Mythical ones. Only the first generation of Pokémon is available (the first 151).

Apr 1, 2025
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Pokémon Friends

Solve brainteasing puzzles and make in-game Pokémon plush with Pokémon Friends, available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and iOS and Android devices.

Jul 22, 2025
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

A new adventure awaits within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon. Please look forward to seeing it for yourself.​​

Oct 16, 202576/100
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Pokémon Goita

Pokémon GOITA is a mobile game based on the traditional Japanese board game "GOITA". Featuring first-generation Pokémon, the game's objective is to teach how to play GOITA.

Dec 18, 2025
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Pokemon Luminous Lands

A Pokemon game taking place in the region of Fabio with loads of Fakemon, Pokemon and a corporation to defeat for the good of existence

Jan 24, 2026
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Pokémon Pokopia

Pokémon and people once lived happily together, but the world has withered and the humans are gone. The only remaining resident appears to be a lone Tangrowth. After waking from a long slumber, a peculiar Ditto decides to restore the desolate land using its transformation skills and its surprising new crafting abilities. Play as a Ditto and build a charming world alongside your Pokémon friends. After a satisfying day of crafting, building, and gardening, relax in your very own paradise or invite Pokémon and your friends to visit. As you restore your world and cultivate its natural beauty, you'll encounter more Pokémon who will teach you useful moves! Your Pokémon neighbors are excited to play together, as well as help you build houses to welcome even more friends! Pokémon might even ask for your help – work with them to build a cozy utopia.

Mar 5, 202687/100
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Pokémon Champions

Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike. It’s not just familiar mechanics—you’ll be able to bring in classic Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, too! Look forward to cross-platform battles alongside your favorite Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and mobile, with a variety of different modes available for your desired experience.

Apr 8, 202660/100
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Pokémon Waves

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are upcoming role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch 2. Announced on 27 February 2026, on the franchise's 30th anniversary, they are the first installments in the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series and the first to be exclusively available on the Switch 2. They are set to release in 2027.

Dec 31, 2027
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Pokémon Winds

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are upcoming role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch 2. Announced on 27 February 2026, on the franchise's 30th anniversary, they are the first installments in the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series and the first to be exclusively available on the Switch 2. They are set to release in 2027.

Dec 31, 2027
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Diving Corsola

Diving Corsola is the name of a Pokémon-based e-Reader application from the Expedition Base Set. It is a minigame featuring Corsola. Only two cards are required for the Diving Corsola application: Corsola and Qwilfish.

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Flower Power

Flower Power is the name of an e-Reader application from the Expedition Base Set. It is a minigame featuring Butterfree. Three cards are required to play Flower Power: Caterpie, Metapod and Butterfree.

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Jumping Doduo

A researched entry in this series chronology.

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Kingler's Day

Kingler's Day is a Minigame for the Gameboy E-Reader. It involves the Pokemon Kingler fishing in a pond with his claws.

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Leek Game

A researched entry in this series chronology.

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Toko-toko Truck

A researched entry in this series chronology.

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Watch Out!

A researched entry in this series chronology.

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Sources and method

Built from the public record.

Membership is researched from external official and independent sources. Mainline games, direct spin-offs, remakes, remasters, and standalone expansions are included; DLC, simple ports, duplicate editions, compilation-only duplicates, rumors, cancellations, and cameo-only crossovers are excluded.

  1. database Pokémon franchise — IGDB

    IGDB maintains a distinct franchise record for Pokémon and supplies the authoritative roster used for membership verification.

  2. reference List of best-selling video game franchises

    The independent catalog recognizes Pokémon as a multi-game franchise and supports its inclusion in this major-series research sweep.