Pokémon games

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The following list of all Pokémon - video games from Nintendo on the platform will provide an overview of the development of the series. The games in the traditional main series are named first.

In total, over 340 million units of the brand were sold worldwide.

Pokémon RPG

The main games of the Pokémon universe are role-playing games that appear in a certain scheme. First two related editions are published, which differ mainly in some of the Pokémon to be caught. This is intended to promote the interplay between the game as intended by the inventor, so that you can not only fight fights via the relevant link interface, but also have to swap Pokémon in order to own them all. An economic intention can also be assumed, as with the next step. The two editions are processed together in a new, not much different role-playing game, which appears some time later. (Exceptions are the main games of the fifth, sixth and seventh generation of games.)

Game setup

Game world

In Pokémon role-playing games, the game world lies on a connected world map. This includes cities and numbered routes that connect these cities with each other. There are also special places that are not directly integrated into the world map; you have to enter and exit them through one or more entrances. These locations are often caves or specific buildings (such as the power station or the Pokémon Mansion on Vermilion Island ). Special locations are marked on the game's world map and often have to be traversed to get from one city to the next, such as the rock tunnel that connects Azuria City with Lavandia . But there are also places that can only be entered during events.

Collecting Pokémon

The player completes his Pokémon collection primarily by catching wild Pokémon. These attack when the player moves on the routes in the tall grass; they also occur on the water, in caves and special buildings. Some Pokémon can only be found on certain routes and / or in certain places. From the gold and silver versions , which have a programmed day-and-night change, it also depends on the time of day which Pokémon the player can find.

In addition to catching Pokémon, there are some people in every game that Pokémon can be traded with. For a certain Pokémon you get a different, often rare Pokémon in exchange. Since you only need to own each Pokémon once to be registered by the Pokédex , you can give away a Pokémon without having to catch it again to complete the game.

The majority of all Pokémon are evolving. Most of the time this happens when you train them to a certain level. Pokémon of higher development levels are found less often or not at all, which is why they are usually easier to get by training your own Pokémon. Some Pokémon require special items to develop. Others only develop when they are swapped between two versions of Pokémon using the Link Cable or wireless connection . This can vary which items the Pokémon carry.

After all, the so-called baby Pokémon have been around since the gold and silver versions . They are precursors to other Pokémon (not all Pokémon have this level), and they can be obtained by giving two Pokémon of different sexes to a Pokémon Boarding house. Since it is often difficult to capture two compatible Pokémon, you can alternatively hand in any Pokémon with a Ditto , which is able to replace the corresponding partner due to its neutral gender. After a certain time, the protagonist receives an egg from which a Pokémon hatches.

Battle mode

The game switches to battle mode as soon as the player is attacked by a wild Pokémon or challenged by a trainer. In battles against trainers, the player must try to use his Pokémon to defeat all of the opposing Pokémon, whereby the player and the opponent can carry a maximum of six Pokémon with them. With wild Pokémon you also have the option of catching the Pokémon with one of the various Poké Balls, or of fleeing from it. When fighting in the safari zone , on the other hand, you only have the option of throwing mud at the Pokémon or using bait and catching it with the ready-made safari balls.

The combat mode is turn-based. Usually only one Pokémon is fought, but newer games also offer the option of fighting with two or - since the Black and White editions - three Pokémon at the same time. The Pokémon take turns making an attack; alternatively, an item can be used or the active Pokémon can be exchanged. You win a fight when you have defeated all of the opposing Pokémon and have at least one Pokémon ready to fight. At the end of the fight you return to normal game mode.

Playing

Characteristic of the Pokémon role-playing games is that the end credits including the insertion of "The End" or the like are shown several times, although the game continues if you defeat all opponents of the Pokémon League (in gold / silver / crystal, as well as their new versions Golden Edition HeartGold and Silver Edition SoulSilver a second time if you defeat the trainer red ). Nevertheless, the game can be continued because you can train the Pokémon and compete against friends via a link cable, a wireless adapter or the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection .

Game Boy

Poketto Monsutā Midori / Aka

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー 緑 ・ 赤 , Poketto Monsutā Midori / Aka , " Pocket Monsters Green / Red ")

  • On February 27, 1996, the games Green and Red appeared in Japan . The success was so great that on October 15, 1996 the special version Blau ( jap. 青 , Ao ) was published there, which initially only readers of certain Shogakukan magazines could order by mail. This version contained new dialogues and revised graphics.
  • During the localization of the green / red games , it turned out that, due to the poor quality of the source text, they couldn't just be translated, but had to be rewritten. Therefore, the code base and the graphics of the Japanese special version blue were used for the non-Japanese publications . The two games created in this way are titled Red Version and Blue Version , and their German editions are titled Red Edition and Blue Edition .

Pokémon Red and Blue Edition

( English Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version )

  • The Red Edition and the Blue Edition together contain 151 different Pokémon. The action takes place in the Kanto region . The protagonist, a new trainer who can choose between Bulbasaur (plant / poison), Charmander (fire) and Squirtle (water) for his first Pokémon , should collect as many different Pokémon as possible - grab them all! - and wants to become champions of the Pokémon League. On his way he has to stop Team Rocket.

Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition or Yellow Edition

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ピ カ チ ュ ウ , Poketto Monsutā Pikachū )

  • Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition or Yellow Edition is basically identical in content to the other two editions, but is based on the television series, i.e. the Pokémon Pikachu accompanies the player every step of the way and characters known so far only from the series appear in the game. From these characters you get the Fire Pokémon Charmander, the Plant Pokémon Bulbasaur and the Water Pokémon Squirtle at a very early stage of the game. You no longer have to choose between these three Pokémon at the beginning, as in the Red / Blue Edition, but you get all three. The game is alsocompatiblewith the Game Boy Printer and includes the mini-game Pikachu's Beach .

Game Boy Color

Pokémon Golden and Silver Editions

( Japanese. ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー 金 ・ 銀 , Poketto Monsutā Kin / Gin )

  • The Golden Edition and the Silver Edition together contain 100 new Pokémon. The action takes place in the Johto region , but it is also possible to travel to the Kanto region . The protagonist, a freshly minted trainer who has the choice between endive (plant), fiery hedgehog (fire) and karnimani (water) for his first Pokémon , wants to become champions of the Pokémon League. On his way he has to stop Team Rocket. In addition to the better Game Boy Color graphics, these editions have an integrated clock for real-time day and night changes and various real-time events. The game introduces 2 new Pokémon types, the distinction between male and female Pokémon, the ability to breed Pokémon and the ability to have Pokémon items carried. The player now has a PokéCom with clock, radio, telephone and card functions. Different Pokémon can only be tracked at certain times of the day. There are certain Beetle Pokémon only in the morning (4–10 a.m.) or nocturnal Pokémon only at night (6–4 p.m.).

Pokémon crystal edition

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ク リ ス タ ル バ ー ジ ョ ン , Poketto Monsutā Kurisutaru Bājon )

  • Pokémon crystal edition . For the first time, you can also send a girl on a Pokémon journey as a heroine. In terms of content, thecrystal edition ispractically identical to the other two editions forGame Boy Color, but the story now relates more to one of the three legendary Pokémon of this game, the legendary Pokémon Suicune, which is hunted by Eusine, a Pokémon collector . In addition, the graphics have been changed and each Pokémon has a small battle animation. The Japanese version can be playedonlinevia an adapter formobile phones, which was only available in Japan.

Game Boy Advance

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Edition

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ル ビ ー ・ サ フ ァ イ ア , Poketto Monsutā Rubī / Safaia )

  • The Ruby Edition and the Sapphire Edition together contain 135 new Pokémon. The action takes place in the Hoenn region . The protagonist, a new trainer who can choose between Flemmli (fire), Geckarbor (plant) and Hydropi (water) for his first Pokémon , wants to become champions of the Pokémon League. On his way, he must prevent the Magma / Aqua team from awakening a legendary Pokémon - Groudon / Kyogre - that can increase the land / water masses of the planet. What is new is the ability to plant berries, mix Poké bars from them, use them to improve the Pokémon attributes of beauty, coolness, grace, wisdom and strength, and then let the Pokémon take part in competitions in which they can win ribbons. It is also possible for the first time to set up a secret base and fight two-on-two Pokémon battles. It is also possible to combine these games with Pokémon Colosseum and the exclusive Pokémon Box .

Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green Edition

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー フ ァ イ ア レ ッ ド ・ リ ー フ グ リ ー ン , Poketto Monsutā Faiareddo / Rīfugurīn )

  • The Feuerrote Edition and the Blattgrüne Edition are re-releases of the Japanese editions Green and Red with graphics corresponding to the Editions Ruby and Saphir , to which Pokémon can also be transferred. There are also some Pokémon from the Golden Edition , the Silver Edition , the Ruby Edition and the Sapphire Edition to be found. Many new details have been added and the area is not limited to Kanto, but also includes the Sevii islets. Tickets can be used to catch Deoxys, Lugia and Ho-Oh. The European versions included the wireless adapter.

Pokémon Emerald Edition

( Japanese. ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー エ メ ラ ル ド , Poketto Monsutā Emerarudo )

  • The emerald edition was released on September 16, 2004 in Japan and on May 1, 2005 in the USA. In terms of content, this corresponds to the editions of the Ruby Edition and the Saphir Edition , but there are some innovations. In addition to new graphics and animations, new locations are included in the game. Including the large battle zone theme park . The game is also compatible with the wireless adapter included in the Japanese version of the pack. A connection to Pokémon Colosseum is also possible.

Nintendo DS

Developer and composer of several Pokémon DS games Junichi Masuda

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Edition

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ダ イ ヤ モ ン ド ・ パ ー ル , Poketto Monsutā Daiamondo / Pāru )

  • The Diamond Edition and the Pearl Edition together contain 107 new Pokémon. The action takes place in the Sinnoh region , which is modeled on the Japanese island of Hokkaidō and is larger than any previous one. The protagonist, a new trainer who has the choice between Chelast (plant), Panflam (fire) and Piplup (water) for his first Pokémon , wants to become champions of the Pokémon League. On his way, he must prevent the Galactic team from awakening another legendary Pokémon with the help of three legendary Pokémon - Selfe , Tobutz and Vesprit (which stand for knowledge , strength and emotion ). Which Pokémon it is depends on the edition: In the Perl edition it is Palkia , who exercises control over space , and in the Diamond edition you are confronted with Dialga , who can control time .

Pokémon platinum edition

( jap. ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー プ ラ チ ナ , Poketto Monsutā Purachina )

  • The platinum edition was announced on May 15, 2008 in the Japanese magazine "CoroCoro Comic". As a special edition of the Diamond Edition and the Pearl Edition , it contains a modified combat interface and a new outfit for the protagonist. In addition, pictures of the Pokémon in the Pokédex have been updated. Instead of Dialga and Palkia, Giratina is the main Pokémon that appears in its original form (it can be caught in the Zerrwelt ). Shaymin also has the so-called zenith shape , for Rotom five other shapes are available through a secret key (Japanese ひ み つ の カ ギ). The latter was accessible via Wi-Fi for the Japanese versions of the game until November 4, 2008. In addition to optical changes to the bases of Team Galaktiks, the player is also confronted with them on the crater mountain. New people, such as galactics professor Charon or policeman LeBelle, have also been added to new or updated locations . The GTS has been revised and is now called Global Terminal . Mini-games can be played and new rooms can be visited via Wi-Fi. The protagonist moves from room to room with ships, for example a Charizard ship.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ハ ー ト ゴ ー ル ド ・ ・ ソ ウ ル シ ル バ ー , Poketto Monsutā Hātogōrudo / Sōrushirubā )

  • Pokémon Golden Edition HeartGold and Silver Edition SoulSilver are new versions of theGolden Editionand theSilver Edition, which were announced in May 2009. They were published in Japan on September 12, 2009 and in Europe on March 26, 2010, almost exactly ten years after the originals appeared, and there are many new features, for example the graphics are based on thediamond edition, thepearl Editionand thePlatinum Edition. The status of the effects has also been expanded, for example that you can hear the rushing of the water near the water. Otherwise there are still many new places and functions. The game was released in Germany on March 26, 2010.

Pokémon Black and White Edition

( Japanese. ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ブ ラ ッ ク ・ ホ ワ イ ト , Poketto Monsutā Burakku / Howaito )

  • Pokémon Black and White Edition . On January 29, 2010, the official Japanese website published a short notice in which the Pokémon Company announced a new role-playing game in the Pokémon series forNintendo DS. The game was released in Japan on September 18, 2010, with a European release date of March 4, 2011. GameFreak's Junichi Masuda wrote on his blog that the new games would tryto exceedsales of theDiamond Editionand thePearl Edition. He was also on the TV show Pokémon Sunday on February 7th. This show showed the silhouette of a completely new Pokémon that will play a key role in the 13th Pokémon film with the title addition 幻影 の 覇者 ゾ ロ ア ー クGen'ei no Hasha: Zoroark. The identity of the new Pokémon was supposed to be revealed in the Sunday broadcast after next on February 21, but scans of the Japanese magazine CoroCoro were published before the 21st. These showed the Pokémon named ゾ ロ ア ー ク Zoroark. A picture of Zoroark's advance development was also shown. This is called ゾ ロ ア Zorua. In addition, the three starting Pokémon ツ タ ー ジ ャ Tsutarja (Serpifeu: plant), ポ カ ブ Pokabu (Floink: fire) and ミ ジ ュ マ ル Mijumaru (Ottaro: water) were published in the Japanese program “Pokémon Sunday”. After the two legendary Pokémon レ シ ラ ム Reshiram and ゼ ク ロ ム Zekrom andseven other Pokémon were presentedon the official website, as well asseven other Pokémonin the July edition ofCoroCoro, all 156 new Pokémon are now known after the games were released in Japan on September 18. In addition to the new Pokémon, other attacks and skills have also been introduced. The action takes place in the new region ofEinall. The criminal organizationTeam Plasmamust bedefeated, which all Pokémon want to snatch from their owners.

Pokémon Black Edition 2 and White Edition 2

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ブ ラ ッ ク 2 ・ ホ ワ イ ト 2 , Poketto Monsutā Burakku 2 / Howaito 2 )

  • Pokémon Black Edition 2 and White Edition 2 . On February 26, 2012, thePokémon Smash! announced the successor editions of black and white for the Nintendo DS, which appeared on June 23, 2012 in Japan and on October 12, 2012 in Germany. The main roles are played by the black and white kyurem. In the US, the games were available from October 7, 2012. Pokémon Black Edition 2 and White Edition 2 contain a completely new story and special functions for the 3DS and DSi compared to the previous editions.

Nintendo 3DS / 2DS

Pokémon X and Y

( jap. ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー X ・ Y , Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu & Wai )

  • Pokemon X and Y Pokemon . On January 8, 2013, Satoru Iwata announcedthe sixth generation of Pokémon gamesin aNintendo Direct broadcast. These arePokémon XandPokémon Y, which appeared simultaneously worldwide on October 12, 2013 for the 3DS. The action takes place in the Kalos region. As a series novelty, these editions contain completely three-dimensional game environments. Other innovations include, for example, the introduction of the completely new Pokémon typeFee, the ability to maintain Pokémon via the touchscreen and the ability topersonalize yourown character by choosing your hair color and clothing. New types of combat have also been introduced, such as sky battles for flying Pokémon or mass encounters, in which several Pokémon can be encountered in the tall grass at once.
  • As in the previous games, the protagonist wants to become a Pokémon master. This time he has the choice between Froxy (water), Fynx (fire) and Igamaro (plant). On your journey to the Pokémon League, you must fight Team Flare.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー オ メ ガ ル ビ ー & ア ル フ ァ サ フ ァ イ ア )

  • Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire . The new editions of the Rubin & Saphir editions, announced on May 7, 2014 and published in Germany on November 28, 2014, will once again take the player to the Hoenn region known from the third game generation. In addition to the conventional turn-based battles, in which, as in the previous editions Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the 3D effect of the game console is sometimes used, the competition feature is also finding its way back into the game. The aim here is to appear with your Pokémon in front of an assembled audience including a jury and use as many attacks as possible as beautifully and elegantly as possible. As usual, in the course of the adventure, depending on the edition, the player encounters one of two criminal organizations: Team Aqua or Team Magma, each pursuing different interests. However, both of these disruptthe Hoenn region'secosystem. The player's task will be to stop the two groups and tame the legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre. These will appear in two new forms, into which they can be transformed via protomorphosis in order to regain their former power.

Pokémon sun and moon

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー サ ン / ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ム ー ン )

  • Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon ushered in the 7th generation of games and were announced on February 26, 2016 as part of a Pokémon Direct broadcast in honor of Pokémon's 20th anniversary. The games were released worldwide (except Europe) on November 18, 2016. In Europe, the games were released five days later on November 23, 2016. With the tropical Alola region, a new region based on Hawaii will be introduced. The Alola region consists of four islands of natural origin (Mele-Mele, Akala, Ula-Ula, and Poni) and the artificial private island of the Æther Foundation, the ther paradise. As with its predecessors (Pokémon X and Y), the most noticeable innovation in the games is their graphic design. The 3D animation is even more detailed. In battles, the trainers behind their Pokémon and an even finer design of the combat environment can now also be seen. Furthermore, the new Pokémon riding introduced in the 6th generation will be expanded and renamed Pokémobil. The PokéMonAmi feature, which was newly introduced with its predecessors, has also been expanded with additional functions and renamed Poképause. There are also new forms of well-known Pokemon on Alola, these forms are called Alola-Form and only appear in Alola. An important change is that the previously known system of challenging the arena leaders has been changed and island exams have to be completed instead.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ウ ル ト ラ サ ン / ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ウ ル ト ラ ム ー ン )

  • Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon were released worldwide on November 17, 2017. While these games are playing again in the Alola region, the story has been slightly reworked. The focus is no longer on the president of the ther Foundation, Samantha, but on the Pokémon Necrozma as the antagonist. In addition, the so-called ultra research team was added with the ultra sun and ultra moon. Apart from the slightly rewritten dialogues of some characters, the role of Necrozma and the ultra research team, but also the extended ultra dimensions, not too much has changed in the story of ultra sun and ultra moon compared to sun and moon.

Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

( Japanese ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー Let's Go! ピ カ チ ュ ウ ・ Let's Go！ イ ー ブ イ , Poketto Monsutā Let's Go! Pikachū ・ Let's GO! Ībui )

  • Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! were released on November 16, 2018. They are based on theYellow Edition, but also have elements of the sixth and seventh generation, such as B. abolished VMs or mega developments. As in the Yellow Edition, the starter Pokémon is not kept in a Poké Ball, but accompanies the character freely. The starter Pokémon are Pikachu and Eevee, which you choose when you buy the eponymous edition. Pikachu sits on the player's shoulder, similar to Ash's Pikachu from the anime, Eevee on his head. By sharing theJoy-Con, the game can also be played in pairs by having the second player shake a second Joy-Con. Player 2 can also join Player 1 during a catch or fight. The catching mechanism is taken fromPokémon Goand differs from the previous Pokémon games in the main series. According to the producer of many previous Pokémon games, Jun'ichi Masuda, Pokémon are: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! probably the last games in which he acted as a producer.

Pokémon sword and shield

( jap.ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー ソ ー ド / ポ ケ ッ ト モ ン ス タ ー シ ー ル ド)

  • Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield were launched on June 13, 2017, beforePokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! announced asPokémon Switchat the Nintendo Spotlight event at E3 2017 without further details being released. The games have been on the market worldwide since November 15, 2019 and introduce the 8th generation as part of the main series of Pokémon games. You are introducing new Pokémon and playing in a new region called "Galar" (based onGreat Britain). There is also the new "Dynamaxing" feature in combat and in arenas.

Other Pokémon games

Game Boy Color

Pokémon Pinball

( Japanese. ポ ケ モ ン ピ ン ボ ー ル , Pokemon Pinbōru )

  • A pinball game in which, in addition to setting high scores on two pinball tables, the aim is to get all 151 Pokémon by catching and developing them and thus to complete the Pokédex. There are also various bonus levels that appear once you've caught three Pokémon. In these you can make the most points. The high scores can be printed out using the Game Boy printer or exchanged with friends using the infrared interface. Pokémon Pinball is one of the few games for the Game Boy with a rumble module that generates vibration effects and is powered by an AAA battery .

Pokémon Trading Card Game

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン カ ー ド GB , Pokemon Kādo GB )

  • In the Game Boy implementation of the trading card game of the same name, you have to fight for all 8 medals in card duels and complete your card collection. Finally, the four grandmasters must all be defeated in a row to get the four legendary Pokémon cards. After every further victory over the grandmasters, you only receive one of the four cards.

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン で パ ネ ポ ン , Poketto Monsutā Purachina )

  • An adaptation of the game principle by Panel de Pon (short: Panepon) for Game Boy Color is based on the Golden and Silver Edition and can be played by two people via a link cable.

Pokémon Card GB 2

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン カ ー ド GB2 , Pokemon Kādo GB2 )

  • The successor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game contains over 500 cards, only released in Japan.

Gameboy Advance

Pokémon Pinball - Ruby & Sapphire

( Japanese ポ ケ モ ン ピ ン ボ ー ル ル ビ ー ＆ サ フ ァ イ ア , Pokemon Pinbōru Rubī & Safaia )

  • The sequel to "Pokémon Pinball" has a "Ruby" and a "Sapphire" table. Accessories such as extra balls can be purchased in a store. The rumble function can only be used via the Game Boy player .

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

( Japanese ポ ケ モ ン 不 思議 の ダ ン ジ ョ ン 青 の 救助 隊 , Pokemon Fushigi no Danjon Ao no Kyūjotai )

  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Red "and" Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Blue (released in Europe on November 10, 2006), the player slips into the role of a Pokémon instead of a Pokémon trainer. Rescue teams are formed together with friendly Pokémon in the game to help other Pokémon in need that have got lost in so-called "dungeons". You always make new friends and you can add more Pokémon to your rescue team in order to be able to face more difficult missions. The plot finds out where the natural disasters that frequently occur in the region come from, and in the end saves the earth from a meteorite.
  • “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon” was released with “Team Blue” for the Nintendo DS as well as with “Team Red” for the slightly older Game Boy Advance. While the assumption is that the "Team Red" is technically weaker, the only disadvantage is that the second screen of the Nintendo DS cannot be used due to the hardware of the Gameboy Advance. A connection of the two games (via the two interfaces for Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS games on the Nintendo DS) enables extras to be activated. However, both editions are almost identical, which is why, according to Nintendo, you should prefer the version that you can play (Team Blue if you own a DS, Team Red if you own a Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Advance SP).
  • The two games are based on the "Mystery Dungeon Series" (不 思議 の ダ ン ジ ョ ン, Fushigi no Danjon ) by the manufacturer Chunsoft , in which many other series have already appeared, including Dragon Quest from Enix , Square Enix or Final Fantasy (the games refer to the figure "Chocobo", a bird-like creature that is a kind of mascot in the series).

Nintendo 64

Pokémon Stadium

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン ス タ ジ ア ム ２ , Pokemon Sutajiamu 2 )

  • Pokémon competitions are played in 3D in this turn-based fighting game. In various tournaments, the player sends his Pokémon into battle against those of other trainers. Using Transfer Pak , Pokémon in the red, blue and yellow editions can also be transferred to the Nintendo 64 module and used in combat or the Game Boy game can be played on the TV screen. There are also several mini-games included. In Japan, the game is called Pokémon Stadium 2 because a Pokémon Stadium had already appeared there, but not all Pokémon were available, so it was not sold outside of Japan.

Pokémon Snap

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン ス ナ ッ プ , Pokemon Sunappu )

  • In the various areas of an island, Pokémon in the wild and structures that look like Pokémon (e.g. a Mewtwo constellation) must be photographed in order to complete Prof. Eich's Pokémon report. However, without the structures, there are only 63 different Pokémon, instead of the 150 made up of red and blue at that time.

Pokémon Puzzle League

  • Skill game in the style of Tetris Attack , in which you have to stack and swap colored blocks in numerous game modes so that at least 3 blocks of one color come together and disappear.

Pikachū Genkidechū

( Japanese ピ カ チ ュ ウ げ ん き で ち ゅ う , Pikachū Genkidechū ; US-American: Hey You, Pikachu! )

Pokémon Stadium 2

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン ス タ ジ ア ム 金銀 , Pokemon Sutajiamu Kin / Gin )

  • This expanded version of Pokémon Stadium supports the Game Boy editions as well as the Game Boy Color editions and offers some other innovations. Not to be confused with the Japanese Pokémon Stadium 2, which corresponds to the American / European Pokémon Stadium. This game is called Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver (or Pokémon Stadium 3 ) in Japan .

Pokémon Mini

Pokémon Party Mini

  • This game came with the Pokémon mini console and is a collection of simple mini-games.

Pokémon Pinball Mini

  • Pinball game with numerous levels.

Pokémon Puzzle Collection

  • Collection of different puzzles that unlock entries in the Pokémon Minidex when mastered .

Pokémon Zany Cards

  • Collection of different card games.

Pokémon Tetris

  • Implementation of the game of skill Tetris, in which Pokémon must be caught by forming rows of blocks. Not published in Germany.

Pokémon Race

Pokémon Puzzle Collection 2

  • Collection of 80 new puzzles. Published in Japan only.

Pichu Bros. Mini

  • Collection of six mini-games for one or more players. Published in Japan only. Contains the further development Pichario and Puigi.

Togepi's Great Adventure

  • Skill game in which the Pokémon Togepi has to be guided past traps through the floors of a tower. Published in Japan only.

Pokémon Breeder

  • Tamagotchi -like game in which the player has to take care of a young Pokémon. Published in Japan only.

Nintendo DS

Pokémon Ranger

( Japanese. ポ ケ モ ン レ ン ジ ャ ー , Pokemon Renjā )

  • Pokémon Ranger is a Pokémon game for Nintendo's handheld systems. The player lives as a ranger (male or female) in the fictional region of Fiore and completes missions that increase the ranger rank. The player starts the game without a job, but you are soon appointed a ranger and from now on you have the task of taming wild Pokémon and then releasing them again. There are four big cities in Fiore: Ringstadt, Herbstenau, Sommerlingen and Frostberg. A further, mostly larger part is linked to each of these cities: the forest at Ringstadt, the cave at Herbstenau, the jungle at Sommerlingen and the mountain (or temple) of Fiore at Frostberg. All four cities are connected to each other; be it through underground tunnels or swimming stretches. A total of ten missions have to be completed to complete the main story, followed by three extra missions, but there is no reward for completing them. After these three extra missions you can do another four special missions in which you have to catch Deoxys, Celebi and Mew. With a special code you can unlock the fourth mission, in which you can get the Manaphy Egg, which in turn can be transferred to the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl editions, but not to later role-playing games.

Pokémon Dash

( jap. ポ ケ モ ン ダ ッ シ ュ , Pokemon Dasshu )

  • A racing game that has been available since the Nintendo DS launched. The player lets a Pokémon compete with others using the touchscreen . By connecting to Pokémon Emerald Edition via the GBA interface of the Nintendo DS (Lite), you can unlock numerous other racetracks.

Pokémon Link!

  • A Tetris-like game in which a secret organization steals the Pokémon that are still in their Poké Balls and dumps them in large storage rooms. The player has to travel to these camps and free the Pokémon in a puzzle game by placing at least two Poké Balls with the same content in a horizontal or vertical row.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2

  • The sequel Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: "Explorers of Time" & "Explorers of Darkness" is based on the first part of the game, but this time the player can also see and catch the Pokémon from the Diamond and Pearl Edition games. As in the first part, the player is not a trainer, but a Pokémon, and has the task of saving other Pokémon or catching crooks, but this time not in a rescue team, but in an "exploration team". The main plot consists of preventing the reptain, initially mistaken for a crook, from stealing the gears of time, the loss of which means that time stops in their surroundings. Ultimately, with the help of the gears of time, the collapse of the time tower is prevented, which would have paralyzed the whole planet.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon : "Sky Exploration Team" is an expanded version of the other two Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 games.

Pokémon Ranger: Darkness over Almia

  • Continued with a new region, all current Pokémon, Nintendo WiFi multiplayer. The main task of the story is to prevent the Nightshade team from attempting to do so, which requires three gems. There are also fourth generation Pokémon there. Instead of getting Plusle or Minun, you get 17 pieces in the course of the game, of which you can only take one with you. The other 16 come in a partner farm. You can download missions via WiFi in which you have to find Pokémon, which in turn can be transferred to the editions Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.

Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light

  • The name of the region is Oblivia. There is a pichu that can play the ukulele and is therefore called the ukulele pichu. This Pichu accompanies the protagonist. You can choose between a male and a female player, with the player not selected as a partner. The villain team is called Pokénapper. The timing of the Poké strength can now be adjusted more precisely and the Poké strength can be used anywhere on the screen. Upgrade of the FangKoms: Ranger symbol. This allows shapes to be drawn on the touchscreen. Certain forms call forth rare Pokémon in special locations; there are Pokémon that help you move forward and those that become Pokémon friends. The big cat Pokémon Raikou, Entei and Suicune appear in the game. With Entei the player can destroy rocks that block the path, with Raikou you can jump over cliffs, rivers etc. and with Suicune it becomes possible to walk over water. It is also possible to catch Pokémon in certain places by a cry from one of the cats. B. keep hidden in bushes. There is a multiplayer mode with up to four players. The whole thing takes place in the past. Between the teak bush and cocoon tuba, the protagonist will encounter a Celebi who takes the hero back into the past. Here special missions with a time limit can be mastered together. It is even possible to create catch lines together and at the same time; synchronized and combined catch have been added. Professor Hastings and Moritz will appear again. Several Pokémon are required to clear some targets.
  • Some things have been made clearer: When eliminating the target, you can now see directly whether you have the Pokémon you need, and slopes where you can jump down are now specially marked on the map on the upper screen. In addition, the Fangkom bar is made smaller outside and inside a fight if you don't need it. There are wild Pokémon states: angry and scared. The storage times have been shortened to a large extent. You can now have up to 7 Pokémon friends with you right from the start.
  • In the Fangkom menu there is the item "Individualis.", With which you can improve the Fangkom in exchange for Ranger Points (RP) according to your wishes. Pokémon friends are only released in combat if they are hit by an enemy attack; Theoretically, you can use them infinitely often, except when removing targets. You can accept several jobs at the same time and then do them one after the other. The representation of friends can be switched on or off with the Y button or by touching the protagonist.
  • The flight mode with Staraptor and Latios / Latias has been expanded. One can play several mini-games that are scattered around the game. The Fangkom is equipped with a so-called voice plumb system, or SLS for short, which automatically gives the player tips during the game.
  • There are no longer any ranger ranks because you are a top ranger from the start.

Pokémon Conquest

( Japaneseポ ケ モ ン ＋ ノ ブ ナ ガ の 野 望, Pokémon + Nobunaga no Yabō )

  • A turn-based strategy game in which, as a young warlord, you have to use your Pokémon to stop other warlords under Nobunaga from ruling all of Japan.
  • The game system is based on Nobunaga's ambition from the 80s.
  • It only appeared in Japan, North America, Great Britain, Italy, and the Benelux countries.

GameCube

Pokémon Colosseum

( Japanese ポ ケ モ ン コ ロ シ ア ム , Pokemon Koroshiamu )

  • Not a real successor to Pokémon Stadium 2 , as the well-known stadium features are missing. It is compatible with the editions Ruby , Sapphire , Fire Red , Leaf Green and Emerald and, in addition to the classic duel mode, also has a role-play mode with a completely new adventure in which you capture and heal Pokémon ("Crypto-Pokémon") that have been banned . As a reward, you can transfer the Pokémon to your Pokémon GBA module. Some Pokémon are only available here. First Pokémon game in 3D.

Pokémon Channel

( Japanese ポ ケ モ ン チ ャ ン ネ ル ~ ピ カ チ ュ ウ と い っ し ょ! ~ , Pokemon Channeru ~ Pikachū Torissho! ~ )

  • A game in which you test a type of television with Pikachu. You can also encounter many Pokémon outside the house and collect trading cards. For fans, the purchase is worthwhile, among other things, because Channel is the only way to get the rare Jirachi . A Pokémon Mini Emulator that can be unlocked is also offered, which allows you to play various games on that console.

Pokémon XD: The Dark Storm

( Japanese ポ ケ モ ン XD ： 闇 の 旋風 ダ ー ク ・ ル ギ ア , Pokemon XD: Yami no Kaze Dāku Rugia )

  • The game was first presented at E3 2005 and was released in Germany on November 18. A dark Crypto-Lugia takes on the lead role in this game. As in Pokémon Colosseum, the player has the task of catching and healing Crypto Pokémon. You will have to steal the Pokémon from other trainers again.

Nintendo Wii

Pokémon Battle Revolution

  • The successor to the successful Pokémon games for Nintendo's home consoles (N64: Pokémon Stadium 1 + 2 ; NGC: Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: The Dark Storm ). It is possible to have 10 different tournaments in Collosseen. These tournaments can either be run with borrowed Pokémon, or you can copy your own from the DS editions Diamant and Perl. It is also possible to fight against a known friend (friend code) or against an anonymous opponent via the Nintendo WiFi Connection. You can also fight in DS versus DS mode. The DS acts as a wireless controller. In DS mode you play as the diamond / pearl protagonists, otherwise it is possible to create your own trainer. There are 493 Pokémon in this game. The venue, Pokétopia, is somewhat reminiscent of the tournaments from the anime series.

My Pokémon Ranch

( Japanese み ん な の ポ ケ モ ン 牧場 , Minna no Pokemon Bokujō , or み ん な の ポ ケ モ ン 牧場 プ ラ チ ナ 対 応 版 , Minna no Pokemon Bokujō Purachina Taiōban )

  • In Europe, it was released on the same day as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 . My Pokémon Ranch is compatible with Pokémon Pearl / Diamond and works as an interactive storage system.
  • In Japan, the game was released on March 25, 2008 and an update to the game was released on November 5, 2008, thanks to which (the Japanese version of) Pokémon Platinum is also supported.

Pokémon Rumble

  • A dungeon crawler similar to Mystery Dungeon. The game consists of 6 levels and a Battle Royal, where you have to gradually defeat 60 opponents. Unlike other turn-based Pokémon games, the game takes place in real time. Unlike usual, the Pokémon cannot develop or train here.
  • The graphics are the same as in My Pokémon Ranch .

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's great adventure

  • PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Great Adventure is a game for the Wii that became popular on October 8, 2009 . It was released in Japan on December 5th. It is an action adventure game in 3D graphics that is very different from the WiiWare titles. It was published in Europe on July 9, 2010.

PokéPark Wii 2: The Dimension of Desires

  • PokéPark Wii 2: The Dimension of Desires appeared for the Nintendo Wii console. In the game you slip into the role of Pikachu and the starters of the 5th generation to make new friends and to master several mini-games. Among other things new: The main story is more in the foreground and there are numerous innovations such as B. automatic interactions of the Pokémon with various toys and a small trading system with objects. PokéPark Wii 2 was released in Europe on March 23, 2012.

Nintendo 3DS

Pokédex 3D

Pokédex 3D is an eShop program that was released for free on Nintendo 3DS in mid-2011. It enables users to view 3D models of the Pokémon including detailed information about attacks, developments and more. In October 2012, an extended, paid download successor with the title Pokédex 3D Pro was released .

Super Pokémon Rumble

Super Pokémon Rumble , in North America Pokémon Rumble Blast , in Japan Super Pokémon Scramble (ス ー パ ー ポ ケ モ ン ス ク ラ ン ブ ル Supa Pokémon Sukuranburu), is the successor to Pokémon Rumble and was released on August 11, 2011 in Japan for Nintendo 3DS . For the first time, there are all Pokémon from the first to the fifth generation. It was released in North America on October 24, 2011, in Europe on December 2, and was developed by Ambrella. The publisher is Nintendo .

Pokémon Dream Radar

Pokémon Traumradar appeared worldwide for the publication of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in the 3DS eShop. New Pokémon shapes and rare items can be obtained in the game, which the player can transfer to Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 .

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Portals to Infinity

(Japanese ポ ケ モ ン 不 思議 の ダ ン ジ ョ ン マ グ ナ ゲ ー ト と ∞ 迷宮Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Magnagate to Mugendai Meikyū )

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

(jap. ポ ケ モ ン 超 不 思議 の ダ ン ジ ョ ンPokémon Chō Fushigi no Dungeon )

  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is the latest in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. In Japan, the game was released on September 17, 2015 for Nintendo 3DS in stores and on Nintendo eShop . In Germany it was published on February 19, 2016.

Pokémon Link: Battle!

Pokémon Link: Battle! is the successor to Pokémon Link !. The game was released on March 13, 2014 for Nintendo 3DS.

Pokémon Shuffle

Pokémon Shuffle is very similar to Pokémon Link! and Pokémon Link: Battle !. However, it differs in that it relies on a free-to-play model. It was released worldwide on February 18, 2015 in Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

Pokémon Rumble World

Pokémon Rumble World is a free-to-play title that was released exclusively on Nintendo eShop on April 8, 2015 . In addition, a retail version was released on January 22nd, 2016 , which contains many diamonds. In the game, you break up your Pokémon in balloons in different areas to catch new, stronger Pokémon. These balloons first have to be bought with an in-game currency called diamonds, which you get very slowly according to the free-to-play concept, but which you can buy for real money at any time. The balloons can only be used for a limited time, e.g. B. every two hours. There is a very small story mode.

Wii U

Pokémon Rumble U

Pokémon Rumble U is the successor of Super Pokémon Rumble and on August 15, 2013 Nintendo eShop for Wii U released.

Pokémon Tekken

Pokémon Tekken (also Pokkén Tournament ) is a Wii U version of the arcade game Pokkén Tournament . This 2.5D beat 'em up was released worldwide on March 18, 2016. On September 22, 2017, an expanded version for the Nintendo Switch was released as Pokémon Tekken DX , which introduces new playable Pokémon and modes.

Arcade machine

Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament is an arcade game based on the Tekken video game series . It was released for arcade machines in Japan on July 16, 2015. The game is a joint production of The Pokémon Company and Bandai Namco Entertainment .

Android and iOS

Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go (spelling: Pokémon GO ) is an augmented reality video game introduced by Nintendo on September 11, 2015 and released in the US, Australia and New Zealand on July 6, 2016. The German market launch took place on July 13, 2016. Further regions came in the following months. In addition to the ability to catch Pokémon or hatch them from eggs, you can also fight other Pokémon. Players can also trade Pokémon among themselves. With the Pokémon Go Plus, a special bracelet has appeared with which it is possible to catch Pokémon or rotate Pokéstops without having to have the smartphone in hand.

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile

The Pokémon Shuffle Mobile puzzle has been available as a free download in the German AppStore since January 20, 2016 .

Pokémon Duel

A figure-based strategy game that was released on April 12, 2016 in Japan and on January 24, 2017 worldwide. It is based on the former collectible figure game of the franchise and extends it.

Pokémon TV

Offers the free opportunity to see various alternating episodes of the anime.

Pokémon jukebox

A paid streaming service that made it possible to hear the soundtracks of almost all Pokémon games. This was discontinued on June 30, 2016.

Pokémon Magikarp Jump

A free mini-game in which karpadores can be bred to compete in various leagues in jumping competitions.

Pokémon Smile

A free mini-game designed to encourage children to brush their teeth and kill bacteria along with Pokémon.

Pokémon Café Mix

A free puzzle game in which the player takes the orders of his Pokémon customers and serves them delicious delicacies by solving puzzles. Also available for Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Unite

Pokémon Unite is an upcoming MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game that was unveiled at a Pokémon Presents on June 24, 2020. A release date is not yet known. However, it should also be released for the Nintendo Switch and support cross-platform gaming.

Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Tekken DX

Pokémon Tekken DX (also Pokkén Tournament DX ) is a Switch version of the Wii U game Pokémon Tekken . The game is an expanded reissue of Beat 'em up , introducing new playable Pokémon and modes, and was released worldwide on September 22, 2017.

Pokémon Quest

  • Pokémon Quest for Nintendo Switch was released on May 30, 2018. The game can be downloaded for free from the Nintendo eShop. In Pokémon Quest, all Pokémon and their surroundings are cube-shaped. As a trainer, you take control of three Pokémon, which run independently in a kind of mini-game and perform attacks on command. The game is also available for Android and IOS.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a spin-off of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game series for the Nintendo Switch. It's a remake of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Blue and Team Red from 2005 (and 2006 in Europe, respectively). The release took place worldwide on March 6, 2020.

New Pokémon Snap

  • New Pokémon Snap , the long-awaited successor to the Nintendo 64 game Pokemon Snap from 1999 (or 2000 in Europe), was announced on June 17th, 2020 as part of the "Pokémon Presents" livestream. A release date is not yet known.

literature

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