What is the best Pokemon game of all time?

From the original Red and Blue to the open-world adventures of Scarlet and Violet, the Pokemon franchise has given us decades of unforgettable journeys. Which game defined your childhood — or your adult life? Vote for your all-time favorite!

1

Red & Blue

The original 1996 Game Boy games that started it all, introducing 151 Pokemon and sparking a global phenomenon that has never stopped growing.

2

Gold & Silver

The 2000 sequels expanded the world to 251 Pokemon, introduced day/night cycles, and added two full regions to explore.

3

Diamond & Pearl

The 2006 Nintendo DS entries brought Pokemon into full 3D overworld graphics and introduced beloved new Pokemon like Lucario and Garchomp.

4

Black & White

Controversial at launch for featuring only new Pokemon, Black and White are now widely considered the most story-driven and emotionally rich entries in the series.

5

X & Y

The 2013 series debut on 3DS brought full 3D Pokemon battles and a charming Kalos region inspired by France.

6

Sword & Shield

The first mainline Pokemon game on Nintendo Switch introduced the Wild Area and brought over 400 Pokemon in a region inspired by Britain.

7

Scarlet & Violet

The 2022 open-world debut gave players unprecedented freedom to explore Paldea in any order, alongside an emotional story.