* Platform: Game Boy
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Red and Blue are the original Pokémon games, and they are still considered to be some of the best in the series. They introduced the world to the Kanto region and the first 151 Pokémon. The games are simple but addictive, and they offer a great sense of adventure.
2. Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
* Platform: Game Boy Color
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Gold and Silver are sequels to Red and Blue, and they take place in the Johto region. The games introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Gold and Silver are also notable for their beautiful graphics and their memorable music.
3. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002)
* Platform: Game Boy Advance
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire are the first Pokémon games to be released on the Game Boy Advance. They take place in the Hoenn region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Ruby and Sapphire are also notable for their vibrant graphics and their catchy music.
4. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
* Platform: Nintendo DS
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are the first Pokémon games to be released on the Nintendo DS. They take place in the Sinnoh region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Diamond and Pearl are also notable for their beautiful 3D graphics and their orchestral soundtrack.
5. Pokémon Black and White (2010)
* Platform: Nintendo DS
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Black and White are the first Pokémon games to be released on the Nintendo DSi. They take place in the Unova region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Black and White are also notable for their dark and mature storyline.
6. Pokémon X and Y (2013)
* Platform: Nintendo 3DS
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon X and Y are the first Pokémon games to be released on the Nintendo 3DS. They take place in the Kalos region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. X and Y are also notable for their beautiful 3D graphics and their catchy music.
7. Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016)
* Platform: Nintendo 3DS
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Sun and Moon are the first Pokémon games to be released on the Nintendo 3DS. They take place in the Alola region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Sun and Moon are also notable for their beautiful graphics and their catchy music.
8. Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019)
* Platform: Nintendo Switch
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Sword and Shield are the first Pokémon games to be released on the Nintendo Switch. They take place in the Galar region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Sword and Shield are also notable for their beautiful graphics and their catchy music.
9. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021)
* Platform: Nintendo Switch
* Genre: Role-playing
* Developer: ILCA
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are remakes of the 2006 games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. They take place in the Sinnoh region, and they introduce new Pokémon, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are also notable for their beautiful 3D graphics and their catchy music.
10. Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022)
* Platform: Nintendo Switch
* Genre: Action role-playing
* Developer: Game Freak
* Publisher: Nintendo
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a new type of Pokémon game that takes place in the Hisui region, a land that will eventually become the Sinnoh region. The game features an open-world environment, and players can explore the region and catch Pokémon in real time. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is also notable for its beautiful graphics and its catchy music.