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Pocket Monster Red and Green
The Pokemon franchise began with the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green in Japan on Febuary 24, 1996. The games were released for the Nintendo Game Boy system and sparked a new generation of gameplay that allowed players to catch, train, and even trade to other players. -
Pocket Monsters Blue
After the success of Pocket Monsters Red and Green, Pocket Monsters Blue came only a few months after the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green. -
Pocket Monsters Stadium
To show the growing popularity of Pocket monsters in Japan, a Japan-only title was released. It featured Charizard, Venisaur, Blastoise, and, making the first of many future appearances, Pikachu. All four of these Pokemon were designed in a 3D artwork. The game was released for the Nintendo 64 -
Pokemon Yellow
Pokemon Yellow was released in the US, UK, and Japan, but the covers looked different when you compared the Japanese with the English box art. While the Japanese cover displayed a rather cheerful version of Pikachu, the English cover showed a rather angry Pikachu. This was a sign of how strong the character designers drawing skills were. -
Pokemon Red and Blue
Due to the popularity and success of the Pocket Monsters franchise in Japan, it was decided that the USA and UK have a taste in the action as well. The games were also released for the Game Boy. The box arts included the slogan "Gotta Catch 'Tm All". However, Pokemon/Pocket Monsters Green was seclusive to Japan. -
Pokemon Gold and Silver
Pokemon Gold and Silver made their debut and featured even more Pokemon and gave players the chance to experience a new storyline with new characters. The games were the first to be released for the new system Game Boy Color. -
Pokemon Crystal
Pokemon Crystal was a combination of Gold and Silver which gave players a more extended storyline. However, the tagline "Gotta Catch 'Em All" was last used on this box art and neither Game Freak or Nintendo gave any reasons as to why such an action was taken. -
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire introduced yet another region with even more Pokemon for trainers to catch. They were playable on the new Game Boy Advanced . The box arts for the games became the style for future box art titles of Pokemon games and replaced the previous water-colour design with hard lines. -
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Pokemon FireRed anf LeafGreen were revamped versions of Pocket Monsters Red and Green. Sadly enough, a remake was never made for Blue even though there were talks of making a WaterBlue. -
Pokemon Emerald
Once again, much like Pokemon Crystal, Emerald was the combonation of FireRed and LeafGreen. It provided players with a slightly different plot for players to enjoy. -
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl began a new adventure in a region called Sinnoh. They were released for the Nintendo DS, a system that had two screens, one being a touch screen. More Pokemon appeared and, with the new system, trading became a lot easier. -
Pokemon Platinum
Once again, Pokemon releases another combo in one game. Pokemon Platinum featured a new storyline and highlighted a new legendary for trainers to catch and learn about. -
Pokemon Heartgold and SoulSilver
Nintendo and GamFreak make remakes of the old favorites Pokemon Gold and Silver, which introduced not only a new storyline, but new characters that the player could choose from. It also introduced a new feature called the PokeWalker, a device that allowed player to transfer a single Pokemon from their game and walk with them wherever they went. These were also the first box arts that introduced version typography -
Pokemon Black and White
Pokemon Black and White were the first to be polar opposites when it came to not only color, but meaning. The version style, like Heartgold and SoulSilver, followed the same idea, but did not follow the curvature of the franchise logo. -
Pokemon Black 2 and White 2
Pokemon Balack 2 and White 2 break the tradition in regards of it not only being the first Pokemon games to have a numerical , but by also having the exact same legendary on both box art covers. Unlike it's predecessor, Black and White, the pokemon actually matches the version color. -
Pokemon X and Y
For the first time ever, Pokemon used only letters for the version names. Not only that, but they were released for the Nintendo 3DS and were the first Pokemon games to be in 3D, allow character customization, and so much more. The games marked the change of the Pokemon Universe for many players. Also, for the first time ever, the games were released worlwide on the same date. -
Pokemon OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire
Soon to come are the remakes of Ruby and Sapphire in the form of 3D gameplay like X and Y. The legendaries recieved a new and mysterious look and will no doubt hint at another amazing plot.
