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The Pokemon franchise launched in 1996 and since then, we've received numerous mainline games. In addition to at least one game per generation, there are also several spin-off games. With all of the Pokemon games available, it leaves us wondering, how many Pokemon games are there?
Here, we are going to answer just that. In general though, the answer is a lot. This will be separated into categories such as mainline games, spin-offs, and remakes. Thankfully, Pokemon is defined by generations, making placing a game in time quite easy. Now, let's dive into all mainline Pokemon games in the franchise.
Mainline Pokemon Games
For each generation, two mainline Pokemon games are released. These go hand in hand, and you won't have to play both of them. If we are counting the duo of games as one entry, then there are 16 games in the series. If, on the other hand, we are counting how many total games there are, then the count jumps to 32.
Below, you can check out every mainline Pokemon game, along with its associated generation.
Generation | Games |
|---|---|
1 | Pokemon Red and Green (released as Red and Blue outside of Japan) |
2 | Pokemon Gold and Silver |
3 | Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire |
4 | Pokemon Diamond and Pearl |
5 | Pokemon Black and White |
6 | Pokemon X and Y |
7 | |
8 | |
9 |
Updated Games & DLC Content
The video game industry has come quite far; if a developer wanted to add more to a video game, it would probably receive an update. This would be in the form of a patch or even paid DLC.
This wasn't always the case though, as there are several early Pokemon games that received this new content in the form of a brand-new third game.
Below, you can check out all third games and additional content. We will make note if the content is a separate game, or just DLC.
Game | Paired With (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 | Diamond and Pearl | Separate Game |
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Sun and Moon | Separate Game |
The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra | Sword and Shield | Paid DLC |
The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk | Scarlet and Violet | Paid DLC |
In total, there are six games here, however, if you count Ultra Sun and Moon as two separate games, then we have seven.
Remakes & Sequels
Since 1996, several Pokemon games have received remakes. Additionally, there has been one direct sequel in the franchise. Below, you can check out each remake and sequel for Pokemon.
Game | Remake Of |
|---|---|
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen | Red and Green |
Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver | Gold and Silver |
Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 | These games are a direct sequel to Black and White |
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Ruby and Sapphire |
Yellow | |
Diamond and Pearl |
The grand total for remakes and sequels is six. Once again, if you are counting each physical game, then we have 12.
Spin-Off Pokemon Games
Lastly, let's tackle spin-off games in the Pokemon franchise. These games can't quite be placed in the series. Overall, there are a lot.
Pokemon Legends
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: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and 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
- Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
- Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
TCG Spin-Offs
- Pokemon Trading Card Game
- Pokemon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!
- Pokemon Trading Card Game Online
- Pokemon Card Game: How To Play DS
- Pokemon Trading Card Game Card Dex
Puck Series
This is an arcade game series.
- Pokemon Battrio
- Pokemon Tretta
- Pokemon Tretta Lab
- Pokemon Ga-Ole
Pokemon Stadium
- Pokemon Stadium
- Pokemon Stadium 2
Play It!
- Pokemon Play It!
- Pokemon Play it! Version 2
Pokemon Pinball
- Pokemon Pinball
- Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Pokemon Snap
- Pokemon Snap
- New Pokemon Snap
Pokemon Colosseum
- Pokemon Colosseum
- Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
Puzzle Games
- Pokemon Trozei!
- Pokemon Battle Trozei!
- Pokemon Shuffle
- Pokemon Picross
- Pokemon Cafe Mix
Pikachu Games
- Hey You, Pikachu!
- Pokemon Channel
Pokken Tournament
- Pokken Tournament
- Pokken Tournament DX
PokePark Games
- PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
- PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond
Mobile Games
- Pokemon Go
- Pokemon Duel
- Pokemon Playhouse
- Pokemon Masters EX
- Camp Pokemon
- Pokemon Home
- Pokemon Smile
- Pokemon Quest
Sega Pokemon Games
There are a handful of Pokemon games that were released for Sega consoles.
- Pokemon: Catch the Numbers!
- Pokemon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!
- Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokemon Loud Battle!
- Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pokemon Number Battle!
- Intellectual Training Drill Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game
- Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Search for Pokemon! Adventure in the Maze!
- Pokemon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokemon Big Sports Meet!
Pokemon Mini Games
The Pokemon Mini was a small console that only played tiny versions of Pokemon games.
- Pokemon Party Mini
- Pokemon Pinball Mini
- Pokemon Puzzle Collection
- Pokemon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2
- Pokemon Zany Cards
- Pokemon Tetris
- Pokemon Race Mini
- Pichu Bros. Mini
- Togepi's Great Adventure
- Pokemon Breeder Mini
Miscellaneous Games & Software
There are still tons of Pokemon games that don't fit into any of these categories. Below, you can check out the remaining games in the franchise.
- Pokemon Box: 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
- Pokemon: Team Turbo
- Pokemon PC Master
- Pokemon Team Rocket Blast Off
- Pokemon Poke Ball Launcher
- Pokemon Seek and Find
- Pokemon Tower Battle
- Pokemon Medallion Battle
- Pokemon Dash
- Pokemate
- Learning with Pokemon: Typing Adventure
- Pokemon Conquest
- Pokemon Art Academy
- Detective Pikachu
- Pokemon: Magikarp Jump
- Pokemon Unite
Grand Total
That was a lot of games! So, what is the grand total? This total will include every individual game released. For example, Pokemon Red and Blue will count as two games, rather than one based on the generation release.
With this in mind, there is a whopping 153 Pokemon games! It's important to keep in mind that not every game is playable, but this is still quite an impressive number. While many games have been lost to time or shut down, there are still 153 titles that have existed, with more to come.