List of Pokémon video games

Pokémon is a series of role-playing video games and other genres (including puzzle and digital pet games) developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. Its spin-off games are developed by Creatures Inc. The Pokémon video games have been developed exclusively for Nintendo handhelds, video game consoles, and PCs dating from the Game Boy to the current generation of video game consoles.

Main handheld series

Pokémon Red and Blue Original release date(s):^[1] ^JP February 27, 1996 ^NA September 30, 1998 ^EU May 10, 1999 ^AUS 1998	Release years by system: 1996—Game Boy^[2]
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Aka (ポケットモンスター赤 ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Red"), Poketto Monsutā Ao (ポケットモンスター青 ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Blue"), Poketto Monsutā Midori (ポケットモンスター緑 ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Green") respectively. Are the first titles in the Pokémon series. Red and Green were sold first in Japan, with Blue released a few months later with updated graphics and dialogue. The American releases were Blue and Red, featuring the Pokémon distribution of Japanese Red and Green, and the updates from the Japanese Blue. An enhanced remake was released in 2004 as Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The three games combined have sold more than any other Game Boy game.
Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition Original release date(s):^[3] ^JP September 12, 1998 ^NA October 19, 1999 ^AUS 1999 ^EU June 16, 2000	Release years by system: 1998—Game Boy Color^[3]
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Pikachū (ポケットモンスターピカチュウ ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Pikachu"). Is a director's cut version of Pokémon Red and Blue. Packaged as a Game Boy title outside of Japan, but is actually a Game Boy Color title in those regions.
Pokémon Gold and Silver Original release date(s): ^JP November 21, 1999^[4] ^AUS September 4, 2000 ^NA October 15, 2000^[4] ^EU April 6, 2001^[5]^[6]	Release years by system: 1999—Game Boy Color^[4]
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Kin and Gin (ポケットモンスター金・銀 ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver"). Introduced the second-generation of Pokémon to video gaming. Used Game Boy cartridges but was packaged as Game Boy Color games. Remakes have been made for Nintendo DS, called Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver.
Pokémon Crystal Original release date(s):^[7] ^JP December 14, 2000 ^NA July 29, 2001 ^AUS September 2001 ^EU November 1, 2001	Release years by system: 2000—Game Boy Color^[7]
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Kurisutaru (ポケットモンスタークリスタル ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Crystal"). Is a director's cut version of Pokémon Gold and Silver.^[8]
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Original release date(s):^[9] ^JP November 21, 2002 ^NA March 17, 2003 ^AUS April 3, 2003 ^EU July 25, 2003	Release years by system: 2002—Game Boy Advance^[9]
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Rubī and Safaia (ポケットモンスタールビー・サファイア ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire").^[10] The two titles combined have sold more than any other Game Boy Advance game.^[11] Introduced the third-generation of Pokémon to video gaming.^[12]
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Original release date(s):^[13] ^JP January 29, 2004 ^NA September 7, 2004 ^AUS September 23, 2004 ^EU October 1, 2004	Release years by system: 2004—Game Boy Advance^[13]
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Faiareddo and Rīfugurīn (ポケットモンスターファイアレッド・リーフグリーン ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Firered and Leafgreen").^[14] Is an enhanced remake of Pokémon Red and Blue.^[15]
Pokémon Emerald Original release date(s): ^JP September 16, 2004 ^NA May 1, 2005 ^EU October 21, 2005 ^AUS June 9, 2005	Release years by system: 2004-Game Boy Advance
	Notes: Is a director's cut version of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Original release date(s): ^JP September 28, 2006 ^NA April 22, 2007 ^EU July 27, 2007 ^AUS June 21, 2007	Release years by system: 2006-Nintendo DS
	Notes: Introduced the fourth-generation of Pokémon to video gaming.
Pokémon Platinum Original release date(s): ^JP September 13, 2008 ^NA March 22, 2009 ^EU May 22, 2009	Release years by system: 2008/2009-Nintendo DS
	Notes: Is a director's cut version of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Original release date(s): ^JP September 12, 2009 ^NA March 14, 2010 ^EU March 26, 2010 ^AUS March 25, 2010	Release years by system: 2009/2010-Nintendo DS
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Hātogōrudo and Sōrushirubā (ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー ^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters Heartgold and Soulsilver"). Is an enhanced remake of Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Pokémon Black and White Original release date(s): ^JP September 18, 2010 ^NA March 6, 2011 ^EU March 4, 2011	Release years by system: 2010/2011-Nintendo DS
	Notes: Known in Japan as Poketto Monsutā Burakku and Howaito (ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト^?, lit. "Pocket Monsters: Black and White") Introduced the fifth-generation of Pokémon to video gaming.

Other handheld series

Trading Card Game series

Pokémon Trading Card Game Original release date(s): ^JP December 18, 1998 ^NA April 10, 2000 ^PAL December 8, 2000	Release years by system: 1998-Game Boy Color

Pokémon Card GB2 Original release date(s): ^JP March 28, 2001	Release years by system: 2001-Game Boy Color

Pinball games

Pokémon Pinball Original release date(s): ^JP April 14, 1999 ^NA June 28, 1999 ^AUS July 13, 1999	Release years by system: 1999-Game Boy Color

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Original release date(s): ^JP August 1, 2003 ^NA August 25, 2003 ^PAL November 14, 2003	Release years by system: 2003-Game Boy Advance

Ranger series

Pokémon Ranger Original release date(s): ^JP March 23, 2006 ^NA October 30, 2006 ^AUS December 7, 2006	Release years by system: 2006-Nintendo DS

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Original release date(s): ^JP March 20, 2008 ^NA November 10, 2008 ^PAL November 21, 2008 ^AUS November 13, 2008	Release years by system: 2008-Nintendo DS

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Original release date(s): ^JP March 6, 2010 ^NA October 4, 2010 ^EU November 5, 2010	Release years by system: 2010-Nintendo DS

Console series

Pokémon Stadium Original release date(s): ^JP April 30, 1999 ^NA February 20, 2000 ^AUS March 23, 2000	Release years by system: 1999-Nintendo 64

Pokémon Stadium 2 Original release date(s): ^JP December 14, 2000 ^NA March 28, 2001 ^AUS 2001	Release years by system: 2000-Nintendo 64

Pokémon Colosseum Original release date(s): ^JP November 21, 2003 ^NA March 24, 2004 ^AUS June 24, 2004	Release years by system: 2003-GameCube

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Original release date(s): ^JP August 4, 2005 ^NA October 5, 2005 ^AUS November 15, 2005	Release years by system: 2005-GameCube

Pokémon Battle Revolution Original release date(s): ^JP December 14, 2006 ^NA June 25, 2007 ^AUS November 22, 2007	Release years by system: 2006-Wii

Other titles

Mystery Dungeon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team Original release date(s): ^JP November 17, 2005 ^NA September 18, 2006 ^AUS September 28, 2006	Release years by system: 2005-Nintendo DS 2005-Game Boy Advance
	Notes: Was released on 2 separate platform versions: Red Rescue Team is the Game Boy Advance version. Blue Rescue Team is the Nintendo DS version.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness Original release date(s): ^JP September 13, 2007 ^NA April 20, 2008 ^PAL July 4, 2008	Release years by system: 2007-Nintendo DS

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Original release date(s): ^JP April 18, 2009 ^NA October 12, 2009 ^PAL November 20, 2009	Release years by system: 2009-Nintendo DS
	Notes: An enhanced remake of "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time" and "Explorers of Darkness".
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad, and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad Original release date(s): ^JP August 4, 2009	Release years by system: 2009-WiiWare
	Notes: First Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game on a home console.

Others

Hey You, Pikachu! Original release date(s): ^JP December 12, 1998 ^NA November 6, 2000	Release years by system: 1998-Nintendo 64

Pokémon Snap Original release date(s): ^JP March 21, 1999 ^NA June 30, 1999 ^PAL September 15, 1999	Release years by system: 1999-Nintendo 64 2007-Virtual Console

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge Original release date(s): ^JP September 21, 2000 ^NA December 4, 2000 ^PAL June 15, 2001	Release years by system: 2000-Game Boy Color

Pokémon Puzzle League Original release date(s): ^NA September 25, 2000 ^PAL March 16, 2001 ^AUS December 7, 2006	Release years by system: 2000-Nintendo 64 2008-Virtual Console

Pokémon Channel Original release date(s): ^JP July 18, 2003 ^NA December 1, 2003	Release years by system: 2003-GameCube

Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire Original release date(s): ^JP May 30, 2003 ^NA July 12, 2004 ^AUS July 16, 2004	Release years by system: 2003-GameCube

Pokémon Dash Original release date(s): ^JP December 2, 2004 ^NA March 13, 2005 ^PAL March 11, 2005	Release years by system: 2004-Nintendo DS

Pokémon Trozei! Original release date(s): ^JP October 20, 2005 ^NA March 6, 2006 ^PAL April 28, 2006	Release years by system: 2005-Nintendo DS

Pokémate Original release date(s): ^JP December 31, 2006	Release years by system: 2006-Mobile Phone

Pokémon Battrio Original release date(s): ^JP November 21, 2007	Release years by system: 2007-Arcade

My Pokémon Ranch Original release date(s): ^JP March 28, 2008 ^NA June 9, 2008 ^EU July 4, 2008 ^AUS July 4, 2008	Release years by system: 2008-WiiWare

Pokémon Rumble Original release date(s): ^JP June 16, 2009 ^NA November 16, 2009 ^EU November 20, 2009	Release years by system: 2009-WiiWare
	Notes: Originally called "Melee! Pokémon Scramble".
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Original release date(s): ^JP December 5, 2009 ^NA November 1, 2010 ^EU July 9, 2010	Release years by system: 2009-Wii
	Notes: Originally called "Poképark Wii: Pikachu's Big Adventure".
Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS Original release date(s): ^JP April 2011	Release years by system: 2011-Nintendo DS
	Notes: Each game is bundled with a wireless keyboard.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Original release date(s): ^JP July 28, 2011 ^NA October 24, 2011	Release years by system: 2011-Nintendo 3DS
	Notes: Known as Super Pokémon Scramble in Japan. Sequel to Pokémon Rumble.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Original release date(s): ^JP November 12, 2011 ^NA February 27, 2012	Release years by system: 2011-Wii
	Notes: Includes 5th generation Pokémon. Sequel to PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
Pokémon Plus Nobunaga's Ambition Original release date(s): ^JP Spring 2012	Release years by system: 2012-Nintendo DS
	Notes: Developed by Tecmo Koei Crossover with the Nobunaga's Ambition strategy series

Pokémon mini games

Main article: Pokémon mini#List of games

Pokédex 3D

Pokédex 3D is software available for download from the Nintendo eShop. It is a Pokédex, which displays information on Pokémon as well as a 3D model. Only a few Pokémon are initially available, and more can be unlocked through means such as StreetPass, AR cards, and SpotPass.^[16]^[17]

PC titles

Pokémon Project Studio

Pokémon Project Studio is a computer program released by The Learning Company on November 9, 1999 in the U.S. This program lets the user create all kinds of Pokémon related projects such as calendars or greeting cards. Each version had stock artwork of different Generation I Pokémon. Some Pokémon were version-specific—for example, Kangaskhan was only available in Blue version, whereas Tauros was only available in Red version. Stock art of human characters like Ash Ketchum and Professor Oak was also included, and users could also add photos and images saved on their own computer.

PokéROM Gotta LEARN 'em all

PokéROM Gotta LEARN 'em all, a series of minigames, was released on business card-shaped 8 cm CD-ROMs and also as an LE Complete Collection Box for PC and Apple Power Macintosh. Developed by Mattel Interactive, this is a Nintendo International Licensed Product and hundreds of them have been produced.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Tempest (Pokémon Play It!)

Pokémon Trading Card Game Tempest Gift Box, developed by Wizards of the Coast, a computer trading card game on CD including a 60-card Tempest theme deck, three 11-card booster packs, one CD-ROM, playing mat, metal coin featuring Pikachu, felt bag, card list, rulebook, damage counters and a tipsheet.

Pokémon: Masters Arena

Pokémon: Masters Arena

Developer(s)	ValuSoft
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Designer(s)	ImaginEngine
Platform(s)	PC
Release date(s)	January 1, 2004
Genre(s)	Compilation
Mode(s)	Single player
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone {E}
System requirements Windows 98 and XP

Pokémon: Masters Arena is a Pokémon game developed by ValuSoft that is a game compilation designed for young children. It contains eight games, testing the players' knowledge to prove themselves as a true Pokémon Master. On mastering all eight games, the player earns 8 posters, which can be printed.

Pokémon: Team Turbo

Pokémon: Team Turbo

Developer(s)	ValuSoft
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Platform(s)	PC
Release date(s)	October 28, 2005
Genre(s)	Compilation
Mode(s)	Single player
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone {E}
System requirements Windows 98 and XP

Team Turbo is a Pokémon game developed by ValuSoft that is a game compilation designed for young children. It contains five racing games which are used to earn power-ups for use in race course courses. From the main menu, one can choose to do any of the 6 races, any of the 5 minigames, or do an "Adventure Mode" in which you do the races in order, with minigames in between each to earn you extra powerups.

Pokémon PC Master

Pokémon PC Master is a Pokémon game released in Japan. It is supposed to improve children's knowledge of information technology. The game was released in North America only on February 19, 2004.

Sega Pico

Pokémon games were released for the Sega Pico and Advanced Pico Beena

Sega Pico:

Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!
Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!
Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!

Advanced Pico Beena:

Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!
Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!
Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!

References

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^ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/excitebike-3d-free-for-30-days-after-eshop-launch-pokedex-3d-fr/

External links

Official Pokémon website
Official Japanese Pokémon website (Japanese)
"Pokémon Games". Archived from the original on 2007-10-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20071028015811/http://www.pokemon-games.com/portal/index.jsp.

Pokémon by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori

Video games

Handheld series	Red, Blue, & Yellow Gold, Silver, & Crystal Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald Diamond, Pearl, & Platinum Black & White

Handheld remakes	FireRed & LeafGreen HeartGold & SoulSilver

Console series	Stadium Stadium 2 Colosseum XD: Gale of Darkness Battle Revolution

Other	Spinoff titles

Television series

Original series	Indigo League Adventures on the Orange Islands The Johto Journeys Johto League Champions Master Quest

Advanced Generation	Advanced Advanced Challenge Advanced Battle Battle Frontier

Diamond and Pearl	Diamond and Pearl DP: Battle Dimension DP: Galactic Battles DP: Sinnoh League Victors

Best Wishes!	Black & White

Special	Pokémon Chronicles

Films

Original series	The First Movie The Movie 2000 3: The Movie 4Ever Heroes

Advanced Generation	Jirachi Wish Maker Destiny Deoxys Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Diamond and Pearl	The Rise of Darkrai Giratina and the Sky Warrior Arceus and the Jewel of Life Zoroark: Master of Illusions

Black and White	Black—Victini and Reshiram & White—Victini and Zekrom Kyurem vs. the Sacred Swordsmen

Specials	Mewtwo Returns The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Other

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