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History of Pokémon Games

  • First Generation

    First Generation
    Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in Japan in 1996 as the main series games. America would later see its overseas release with Pokémon Red and Blue later that year.
  • Pokémon Yellow

    Pokémon Yellow
    Pokémon Yellow was released on September 12, 1998 in its motherland Japan. Northamerican released came a year after on October 18, 1999.
  • Second Generation

    Second Generation
    Following its massive success on its debut series games, new pokémon were introduced in this nostalgic fan favorite follow up game. Gold and Silver were released on November 21, 1999 in Japan. A year later, America got its release on October 15, 2000.
  • Pokémon Crystal

    Pokémon Crystal
    Pokémon Crystal was released on December 14, 2000 in Japan. Northamerican release was on July 30, 2001.
  • Third Generation

    Third Generation
    Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were introduced as the new main series games on the Gamebody Advance platform. With massive changes to the playability, Pokémon games got revolutionized. Ruby and Sapphire versions were released on the 21st of November, 2002 in Japan.
  • Pokémon Firered and Leafgreen

    Pokémon Firered and Leafgreen
    Pokémon Firered and Leafgreen were the first versions to be remades of original titles. With them being remastered versions of first gen series game red and blue.
  • Pokémon Emerald

    Pokémon Emerald
    Pokémon Emerald version saw its release on the 16th of September, 2004 in Japan.
  • Fourth Generation

    Fourth Generation
    With another platform debut, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were the first main series games on the Nintendo DS.
  • Pokémon Platinum

    Pokémon Platinum
    Pokémon Platinum was released on September 13, 2008 in Japan. March 22, 2009 in America.
  • Pokémon Heatgold and Soulsilver

    Pokémon Heatgold and Soulsilver
    Heartgold and Sousilver were massive long awaited remade titles. With fans wanting to relive the nostalgia of playing through the Jhoto region.
  • Fifth Generation

    Fifth Generation
    Pokémon Black and White were released as the sought after next generation of pokémon games. Launched on September 18, 2010 in Japan and March 6, 2011 in America.
  • Pokémon Black and White 2

    Pokémon Black and White 2
    Pokémon Black and White 2 are the first official sequels to a previous main series games. As they follow up on the events that occured on previous versions.
  • Sixth Generation

    Sixth Generation
    Pokémon X & Y were the next generation pioneers. With them being the first main series games to perform on the Nintendo 3DS platform.
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

    Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    With these remade titles of the original third gen games, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are the last remake games as of now.
  • Seventh Generation

    Seventh Generation
    Pokémon Sun and Moon.
  • Pokémon Ultrasun And Ultramoon

    Pokémon Ultrasun And Ultramoon