The Pokémon series has a rich history. Starting with its legacy in 1996, the franchise has grown very rapidly from its more humble beginnings with a wide range of merchandise, TV shows and films.
This doesn't even mention the astronomical number of spin-off video games that have Pokémon name attached. Pokémon GO for mobile, Pokémon Stadium, Mystery Dungeon, Flipper, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, the list continues and, as the star of the franchise continues to rise, so does the amount attached to it.
So, as you might expect with a series that has its hand in all cookie jars, it can be difficult to keep up with the core game series, especially as Nintendo continues to remake and relaunch Pokémon from past eras. With this, you should be ready for speed in no time.
Here are all the Pokémon played in order, listed by generation.
Generation I - Gameboy
Pokémon Red and Blue
Original US release: September 28, 1998
Pokémon Yellow - Nintendo Gameboy
Original US release: October 19, 1999
Second generation - Gameboy Color
Gold and Silver Pokémon
Original US release: October 15, 2000
Pokémon Crystal
Original US release: July 29, 2001
Third generation - Gameboy Advance
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Original US release: March 18, 2003
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Original US release: September 7, 2004
Emerald Pokémon
Original US release: April 30, 2005
Fourth Generation - Nintendo DS
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Original US release: April 22, 2007
Platinum Pokémon
Original US release: March 22, 2009
Pokémon Heart of gold and silver of the soul
Original US release: March 14, 2010
Generation V - Nintendo DS
Pokémon Black and White
Original US release: March 6, 2011
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Original US release: October 7, 2012
Generation VI - Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon X and Y
Original US release: October 12, 2013
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Original US release: November 21, 2014
Generation VII - Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Original US release: November 18, 2016
Pokémon Ultra Sole e Ultra Luna
Original US release: November 17, 2017
Generation VIII - Nintendo Switch
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! E andiamo, Eevee!
Original US release: November 16, 2018
Sword and shield Pokémon
Original US release: November 15, 2019
