Play the Pokemon Games in Chronological Order

 The mainline Pokemon games make up one of the best-selling video game establishments of all time. From Pokemon Red and Blue to the most recent passages within the series, these games have amassed a gigantic gathering of people that fair keeps coming back for more.

In case you haven't played all of the Pokemon video games within the arrangement, be that as it may, you'll discover yourself in a bit of a situation attempting to figure out where to begin . Most of the major titles within the arrangement are amazing standalone games to jump into, but in case you need to begin from the starting, there are two diverse ways to play in arrange: Chronologically or by release date.

Play the Pokemon Games in Chronological Order :

1. Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Summary

Discover a story that takes place in the Sinnoh region long before the events of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in the open-world adventure Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Content Rating: 7

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Initial Release: Jan 28, 2022

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: Action, RPG, Open-World

2. Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow

Summary

Pokémon: Blue, Red, and Yellow. This strategy guide is not only designed to help you when you're stuck in the game's quest -- it will also tell you where to catch each one of the 151 Pokémon, what techniques are the best, and supply beginners with tons of valuable information on training, trading, and battling Pokémon.

Released

JP: February 27, 1996

NA: September 27, 1998

Platforms: Game Boy

Developer: Game Freak

Publisher: Nintendo

3. Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Summary

Pokemania is back... this time on the Game Boy Advance. Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire are the first GBA iterations of the series, and the games are better than ever. Nintendo has added tons of features to keep Pokefans happy for years to come. Those familiar with the games will find plenty of new stuff. There are scads of new Pokemon, in addition to some old favorites. For the first time, trainers will be able to take on multiple Pokemon simultaneously.

Release Date (Ruby/Sapphire): March 17, 2003 (US) // December 31, 2002 (JP)

Release Date (Emerald): April 30, 2005 (US) // September 16, 2004 (JP)

Platform(s): GBA

Developer: Game Freak

Publisher: Nintendo

4. Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Summary "Gold Version"

RPG in which a boy wanders the land to become the greatest Pokemon trainer in the world, with an archrival out to take his glory.

Developers: Nintendo, Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Initial Release: Nov 21, 1999

Platforms: 3ds // gbc

Genres: RPG

Summary "Silver Version"

RPG in which a boy wanders the land to become the greatest Pokemon trainer in the world, with an archrival out to take his glory.

Developers: Nintendo, Game Freak

Publishers: ACE (2), Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Number Of Players

Initial Release: Nov 21, 1999

Platforms: 3ds // gbc

Genres: RPG

Summary "Crystal Version"

It's back! A follow-up to the Silver and Gold editions of the handheld POKÉMON games, this Crystal Version presents enhancements and updates that will have little trainers collecting for hours at a time. You can play as either a male or female trainer (yeah!) for the first time ever, and you'll be aided by a rare version of the Suicune monster. As always, the object of the game is to train your little beasts to be combat-ready, then enter tournaments to determine who is the best trainer.

Developers: Nintendo, Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Initial Release: Dec 14, 2000

Platforms: 3ds // gbc

Genres: RPG

5. Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Summary

Pokemon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum on the Nintendo DS. An insane amount of work and time went into this guide, but the reader will no doubt find all of the toil, sweat and tears well worth it, as our guide is chock full of information even the most hardened Pokemon veteran will find useful. Complete with multiple sections to cover all aspects of the game

Release Date (Diamond & Pearl): April 22, 2007 (NA) // July 25, 2007 (EU) // June 21, 2007 (AU) // September 28, 2006 (JP)

Release Date (Platinum): March 22, 2009 (NA) // May 22, 2009 (EU) // May 14, 2009 (AU) // September 13, 2008 (JP)

Platform(s): NDS

Developer: Game Freak

Publisher: Nintendo

6. Pokemon Black and White

Summary "Black Version"

Have you already collected them all? Well then, grab up your pokeball, because a fifth generation of Pokemon creatures comes your way from Nintendo!

Content Rating: RP

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Online - VS Number Of Players, Online, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Number Of Players, Local - VS # of Players

Initial Release: Sep 18, 2010

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG

Summary "White Version"

Have you already collected them all? Well then, grab up your pokeball, because a fifth generation of Pokemon creatures comes your way from Nintendo!

Content Rating: RP

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Number Of Players, Local - VS # of Players, Online, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Online - VS Number Of Players

Initial Release: Sep 18, 2010

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG

7. Pokemon Black 2 and White 2

Summary "Black Version 2"

Made for Nintendo DS, this game is a sequel to the fifth generation of Pokemon games, known as Pokemon Black & Pokemon White. Following up on the original, this game introduces new Legendary Pokemon.

Content Rating: RP

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Online, Local - VS # of Players, Online - VS Number Of Players, Number Of Players, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer

Initial Release: Jun 23, 2012

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG

Summary "White Version 2"

Made for Nintendo DS, this game is a sequel to the fifth generation of Pokemon games, known as Pokemon Black & Pokemon White. Following up on the original, this game introduces new Legendary Pokemon.

Content Rating: RP

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Local - VS # of Players, Number Of Players, Online - VS Number Of Players, Online

Initial Release: Jun 30, 2012

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG

8. Pokemon X and Y

Summary 

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are the sixth generation entries into the Pokemon series. Pokemon X and Y are the first set of Pokemon games to be released on the same day all around the world, allowing trainers to grow, capture Pokemon, trade with friends, and discover secrets at the same time.

Released: 2013 October 12

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS

Developer: Game Freak

Publisher: Nintendo; The Pokémon Company

9. Pokemon Sun and Moon

Summary "Sun Version"

In the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games, embark on an adventure as a Pokémon Trainer and catch, battle and trade all-new Pokémon on the tropical islands of the Alola Region.

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Offline Versus Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 18, 2016

Platforms: 3ds

Genres: RPG

Summary "Moon Version"

In the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games, embark on an adventure as a Pokémon Trainer and catch, battle and trade all-new Pokémon on the tropical islands of the Alola Region.

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Online Versus Multiplayer, Offline Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 18, 2016

Platforms: 3ds

Genres: RPG

10. Pokemon Sword and Shield

Summary "Sword"

Become a Pokémon Trainer and embark on a journey in the new Galar region! Choose from one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble.

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Offline Versus Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 15, 2019

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: RPG

Summary "Shield"

Become a Pokémon Trainer and embark on a journey in the new Galar region! Choose from one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble.

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Offline Versus Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 15, 2019

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: RPG

11. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Summary "Scarlet"

Catch never-before-seen Pokemon and explore a brand new region created playable with new open-world gameplay in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet! Brand new Pokemon populate this world -- who will be your new starter partner: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly?

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Online Versus Multiplayer, Offline Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 18, 2022

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: RPG, Open-World

Summary "Violet"

Catch never-before-seen Pokemon and explore a brand new region created playable with new open-world gameplay in Pokemon Violet and Pokemon Scarlet! Brand new Pokemon populate this world -- who will be your new starter partner: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly?

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Offline Versus Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 18, 2022

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: RPG, Open-World

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How to Play the Pokemon Games by Release Date :

I you want to play the games in the order they were released rather than try to attempting to go through the convoluted chronological timeline, here are all of the mainline Pokemon games by release date:

Pokemon Red and Blue - February 27, 1996 - Game Boy

Pokemon Yellow - Game Boy - September 12, 1998 - Game Boy

Pokemon Gold and Silver - November 21, 1999 - Game Boy Color

Pokemon Crystal - December 14, 2000 - Game Boy Color

Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire - November 21, 2002 - Game Boy Advance

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen - January 28, 2004 - Game Boy Advance

Pokemon Emerald - Sepember 16, 2004 - Game Boy Advance

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl - September 28, 2006 - Nintendo DS

Pokemon Platinum - September 13, 2008 - Nintendo DS

Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver - September 12, 2009 - Nintendo DS

Pokemon Black and White - September 18, 2010 - Nintendo DS

Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 - June 23, 2012 - Nintendo DS

Pokemon X and Y - October 13, 2013 - Nintendo 3DS

Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire - November 21, 2014 - Nintendo 3DS

Pokemon Sun and Moon - November 18, 2016 - Nintendo 3DS

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - November 17, 2017 - Nintendo 3DS

Pokemon Sword and Shield - November 15, 2019 - Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - November 19, 2021 - Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Scarlet and Vilolet - November 18, 2022 - Nintendo Switch