How Many Pokemon Games Are There?

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  • Updated game and DLC content

The Pokemon franchise was released in 1996 and since then we’ve received tons of major games. In addition to at least one game per generation, there are also several spin-off games. All Pokemon games are available, so I wonder how many Pokemon games there are.

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RELATED: Best Dark Type Pokemon

Here we will answer that. But usually the answer is many. It is classified as main story, spin-off, remake, etc. Thankfully, Pokemon are defined by generation, so putting the games in time is pretty easy. Now let’s take a look at every major Pokemon game in the franchise.


mainline pokemon games

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Surrounded by Pokemon Teams

Two major Pokémon games are released in each generation. These are closely related, so you don’t need to play both. Counting the duo games as one item, there are 16 games in the series. On the other hand, if you count the total number of games, the count jumps to 32.

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Below you can check out all the major Pokemon games along with their related generations.

Updated game and DLC content

Pokemon Sword Shield Galar Crown Tundra

The video game industry has evolved considerably. If a developer wants to add more to the video game, they’ll probably get an update. This will be in the form of patches or paid DLC.

This isn’t always the case, as there are several earlier Pokemon games that received this new content in the form of a new third game.

You can check out all the third games and additional content below. Determine if the content is a separate game or DLC.

game

Pairing Target (Mainline Game)

DLC or separate game?

Pokemon Blue (Japan)

red and greed

separate game

pokemon yellow

red and blue

separate game

pokemon crystal

gold and silver

separate game

pokemon emerald

ruby and sapphire

separate game

pokemon platinum

diamonds and pearls

separate game

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Sun and moon

separate game

Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra

sword and shield

Paid DLC

Teal Mask and Indigo Disc

Scarlett and Violet

Paid DLC

There are 6 games total here, but if you count Ultra Sun and Moon as two separate games, you get 7.

remakes and sequels

Pokemon Kanto Route 17 Let's Go Pikachu Eevee

Several Pokémon games have been remade since 1996. Additionally, the franchise has one direct sequel. You can check out each remake and sequel of Pokemon below.

The total number of remakes and sequels is 6. Again, if you count each physical game, you get 12.

spin-off pokemon games

Trainer and Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Finally, we’ll cover spin-off games from the Pokemon franchise. This game cannot be included in a series. A lot overall.

pokemon legend

pokemon mystery dungeon

  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Go ahead! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Let’s Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
  • Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX

pokemon rumble

  • pokemon rumble
  • pokemon rumble blast
  • Pokemon Rumble U
  • pokemon rumble world
  • pokemon rumble rush

pokemon ranger

Pokemon Ranger Guardian Sign

  • pokemon ranger
  • Pokemon Ranger: Shadow of Almia
  • Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Sign

TCG injection

  • pokemon trading card game
  • Pokemon Card GB2: Team GR Appears!
  • pokemon trading card game online
  • Pokemon Card Game: How to Play DS
  • Pokemon Trading Card Game Card Dex

puck series

This is a series of arcade games.

  • pokemon batrio
  • pokemon tretta
  • Pokémon Treta Lab
  • Pokémon Gaole

Pokemon Stadium

paly!

  • Pokemon Play It!
  • Pokemon play it! version 2

pokemon pinball

  • pokemon pinball
  • Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

pokemon snap

Grookey and Pichu from the video game New Pokemon Snap.

pokemon colosseum

  • pokemon colosseum
  • Pokemon XD: Flurry of Darkness

puzzle game

  • Pokémon Trojay!
  • Pokemon Battle Trojay!
  • pokemon shuffle
  • pokemon picross
  • Pokemon Cafe Mix

pikachu game

  • Hey Pikachu!
  • pokemon channel

smallpox tournament

  • smallpox tournament
  • Smallpox Tournament DX

pocket park game

  • PokePark Wii: Adventures of Pikachu
  • PokePark 2: Beyond Wonder

mobile game

pokemon go pokemon playing and sleeping in the grass
Via Niantic

sega pokemon game

There are a handful of Pokemon games released for Sega consoles.

  • Pokemon: Get the Numbers!
  • Pokemon Advanced Generation: Hiragana and Katakana have started!
  • Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pico Pokemon Loud Battle for everyone!
  • Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pokemon Number Battle!
  • Intellectual Training Training Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Letters and Numbers Intelligence Game
  • Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Search for Pokemon! Maze adventure!
  • Pokemon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokemon Big Sports Meet!

pokemon mini game

The Pokemon Mini was a small console that could only play small versions of Pokemon games.

  • pokemon party mini
  • pokemon pinball mini
  • pokemon puzzle collection
  • Pokemon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2
  • pokemon johnny card
  • pokemon tetris
  • pokemon race mini
  • Pichu Brothers Mini
  • Togepi’s Great Adventure
  • pokemon breeder mini

Other games and software

Cinderace, Pikachu, Greninja, Gengar, Mr. Mime and Talonflame all move towards the hoops in the arena.

There are still tons of Pokemon games that don’t fall into any of these categories. You can check out the rest of the games in the franchise below.

  • Pokemon Chest: Ruby and Sapphire
  • Pokemon Battle Revolution
  • my pokemon ranch
  • Pokemon Conquest
  • pokemon mezastar
  • pokemon bank
  • Pokedex 3D
  • pokemon dream radar
  • Pokemon PokeROM Gotta Learn ’em All!
  • pokemon 2000
  • pokemon project studio
  • Pokemon: Masters Arena
  • Pokémon: Team Turbo
  • pokemon pc master
  • pokemon team rocket blast
  • pokemon monster ball launcher
  • Find and Find Pokemon
  • Pokemon Tower Battle
  • Pokémon Medallion Battle
  • pokemon dash
  • pocket mate
  • Pokemon Learning: Typing Adventure
  • Pokemon Conquest
  • Pokemon Art Academy
  • detective pikachu
  • Pokemon: Magikarp Jump
  • pokemon unit

sum

Pikachu with a surprised expression in the anime

That was a lot of games! If so, what is the total? This total includes all individual games released. For example, Pokemon Red and Blue count as two games instead of one based on generational release.

With that in mind, there are a whopping 153 Pokemon games! It’s important to keep in mind that not all games are playable, but these are still pretty impressive numbers. Many of the games have been lost or ended over time, but there are still 153 titles and more to come.

Next: The Origin of the Surprised Pikachu Meme

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