Game reference

Pokemon Games

Review the main Pokemon games by generation, region, platform era, and starter trio.

Main series

Pokemon games by generation

Gen I

Kanto

Games
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
Era
Game Boy
Starters
Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu
Gen II

Johto

Games
Gold, Silver, Crystal
Era
Game Boy Color
Starters
Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile
Gen III

Hoenn and Kanto remakes

Games
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Era
Game Boy Advance
Starters
Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip
Gen IV

Sinnoh and Johto remakes

Games
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver
Era
Nintendo DS
Starters
Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup
Gen V

Unova

Games
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Era
Nintendo DS
Starters
Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott
Gen VI

Kalos and Hoenn remakes

Games
X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Era
Nintendo 3DS
Starters
Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie
Gen VII

Alola and Kanto revisits

Games
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Era
Nintendo 3DS and Switch
Starters
Rowlet, Litten, Popplio
Gen VIII

Galar, Sinnoh remakes, Hisui

Games
Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus
Era
Nintendo Switch
Starters
Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
Gen IX

Paldea

Games
Scarlet, Violet
Era
Nintendo Switch
Starters
Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly

Quick guide

Use the game list as a route into team planning.

Game generation pages work best when they stay practical: pick a game era, then jump into starter rolls, generation filters, or team building.

Scope

Main series games and remake-era entries, not every side game.

Planning link

Use generation filters in the team builder or random tools when you want a game-era roster.

FAQ

Quick answers

How many Pokemon game generations are there?

This reference lists nine main Pokemon game generations, from the original Kanto games through Scarlet and Violet.

Does this include every Pokemon spin-off game?

No. This page focuses on the main series Pokemon games and their remake-era entries.