The 10 Best Pokémon Video Games of All Time

 The Pokémon franchise is one of the most successful in history, with over 250 million video games sold worldwide. The games have been praised for their addictive gameplay, charming characters, and immersive world. But which Pokémon games are the very best?

There have been dozens of Pokémon games released since the franchise first debuted over 27 years ago, with the main series leading the charge and numerous spin-offs offering a fresh take on everyone’s favorite Pocket Monsters. But which Pokémon games are the very best, like no game ever was?

resident Pokémaniacs battled it out with our words and decided on this list of the Top 10 best Pokémon games of all time.

In this essay, we will explore the history of the Pokémon franchise, identify the key figures who have contributed to its success, and analyze the impact of Pokémon games on popular culture. We will also discuss the different perspectives on Pokémon games and provide a well-reasoned analysis of the pros and cons of the franchise. Finally, we will consider potential future developments for Pokémon games and how the franchise can continue to grow and evolve.

Top 10 Pokemon Video Games :

10. Pokémon 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: Mild Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Initial Release: Jan 28, 2022

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: Action, RPG, Open-World

9. New Pokémon Snap

Summary

New Pokemon Snap will take Trainers on an adventure to unknown islands, where they can research various Pokémon in their natural habitats.

Content Rating: E ; No Descriptors

Developers: Bandai Namco Studios

Publishers: Nintendo, The Pokemon Company

Franchises: Pokemon

Initial Release: Apr 30, 2021

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: Action

8. Pokémon Sword and Shield

Summary

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.

Content Rating: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Offline Versus Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Nov 15, 2019

Platforms: nintendo-switch

Genres: RPG

7. Pokémon Puzzle League

Summary

Join Ash, Brock, Misty and many more characters from the Pokemon animated series as they gather in Puzzle Village to compete for the title of Pokemon Puzzle Master.

Content Rating: Mild Violence, Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older

Developers: Nintendo Software Technology (NST), Intelligent Systems

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon, Puzzle League / Panel De Pon

Features: Offline Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Sep 25, 2000

Platforms: nintendo-switch // wii // n64

Genres: Puzzle

6. Pokémon Go

Summary

In Pokémon GO, players will be able to catch, trade, and battle in the real world by utilizing location information.

Developers: Niantic Labs

Publishers: Niantic Labs, The Pokemon Company, Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: AR (Augmented Reality)

Initial Release: Jul 6, 2016

Platforms: Apple Watch // android // iphone

Genres: Simulation

5. Pokémon Emerald

Summary

An RPG similar to all the other main Pokemon titles: the story takes place over land and sea and pits you against Team Aqua and Team Magma.

Content Rating: E ; No Descriptors

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Cartridge Save

Initial Release: Sep 16, 2004

Platforms: gba

Genres: RPG

4. Pokémon Conquest

Summary

An unusual entry in the Pokemon family of video games, Pokemon Conquest offers a new way to play Pokemon in a unique world called Ransei that is filled with adventure.

Content Rating: Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Cartoon Violence

Developers: Koei

Publishers: Nintendo, Koei Tecmo

Franchises: Pokemon, Nobunaga's Ambition

Initial Release: Mar 17, 2012

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG, Strategy

3. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Summary

We've seen the future, and it's all about Pokémon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen. The new games are set in Kanto, the region where Pokémon first took root and exploded into a major phenomenon, and the latest titles stuff in tons of exciting new features.

Content Rating: E ; No Descriptors

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Number Of Players, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Cartridge Save, Console-To-Handheld System Link, GBA Wireless Adapter Multiplay

Initial Release: Jan 29, 2004

Platforms: gba

Genres: RPG

2. Pokémon 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: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence

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: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence

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

1. Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Summary "HeartGold Version"

The Gold and Silver standards in Pokemon gameplay are now set for a new generation as Nintendo brings back Pokemon Gold & Silver in enhanced versions for the Nintendo DS platform.

Content Rating: Mild Cartoon Violence

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Online, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer, Offline Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Sep 12, 2009

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG, Remake

Summary "SoulSilver Version"

The Gold and Silver standards in Pokemon gameplay are now set for a new generation as Nintendo brings back Pokemon Gold & Silver in enhanced versions for the Nintendo DS platform.

Content Rating: Mild Cartoon Violence

Developers: Game Freak

Publishers: Nintendo

Franchises: Pokemon

Features: Online, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer, Offline Versus Multiplayer

Initial Release: Sep 12, 2009

Platforms: nds

Genres: RPG, Remake