Every Pokémon Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025

Pokémon: A Comprehensive Guide to Nintendo Switch Games

Pokémon, a globally renowned media franchise, has been a Nintendo mainstay since its Game Boy debut. The series boasts hundreds of captivating creatures, collectible in-game and as trading cards, with each generation introducing new discoveries. Every Nintendo console has featured numerous Pokémon titles, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception. With Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement confirming backward compatibility, existing Switch Pokémon games are future-proofed. This guide details all Nintendo Switch Pokémon games released to date, and provides insights into upcoming Switch 2 releases.

How Many Pokémon Games Are on Nintendo Switch?

A total of twelve Pokémon games have been released for the Nintendo Switch. This includes core series entries from generations eight and nine, along with various spin-offs. Mainline games with dual versions are counted as single releases. Nintendo Switch Online offerings are excluded from this list (see below for details).

Note: 2024 marked a hiatus for new Pokémon game releases. Instead, The Pokémon Company launched Pokémon TCG Pocket, a successful free-to-play mobile card game app (not included in this list).

Recommended Pokémon Game for 2024: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

For Switch players in 2024, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is highly recommended. While it deviates from classic Pokémon gameplay, it offers a refreshing experience. It incorporates action and RPG elements, providing open-world exploration, enhanced encounter control, and polished handheld gameplay.

All Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games (Release Order)

• Pokkén Tournament DX (2017): A deluxe version of the Wii U title, featuring enhanced visuals and new characters in a thrilling 3-on-3 battle system.

• Pokémon Quest (2018): A free-to-play game featuring cube-shaped Pokémon and a simple, engaging combat system.

• Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! (2018): Remakes of Pokémon Yellow, marking the series' first mainline console releases. Set in Kanto, featuring all 151 original Pokémon and enhanced accessibility.

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019): Introduced open-world Wild Areas, the return of Gyms, and the eighth generation of Pokémon with Dynamax and Gigantamax forms.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020): A remake of the 2005 titles, featuring dungeon exploration and Pokémon recruitment.

• Pokémon Café ReMix (2020): A free-to-play puzzle game where players manage a Pokémon café.

• New Pokémon Snap (2021): A sequel to the original Pokémon Snap, featuring on-rails photography gameplay.

• Pokémon Unite (2021): Pokémon's foray into the MOBA genre, featuring 5v5 online battles.

• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (2021): Remakes of the Nintendo DS titles, featuring a chibi art style.

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022): A critically acclaimed title set in the ancient Hisui region, emphasizing exploration and open-world gameplay.

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (2022): The latest mainline entries, introducing Generation 9 and a fully open world.

• Detective Pikachu Returns (2023): A sequel to the original Detective Pikachu game, focusing on mystery-solving gameplay.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Pokémon Games

A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription unlocks access to additional Pokémon titles:

• Pokémon Trading Card Game
• Pokémon Snap
• Pokémon Puzzle League
• Pokémon Stadium
• Pokémon Stadium 2

All Mainline Pokémon Games

[Images of all mainline Pokémon game boxes, spanning generations 1-9. Replace "[Images]" with actual image URLs.]

• [Image 1] Pokemon Red Version
• [Image 2] Pokemon Green Version
• [Image 3] Pokemon Blue Version
• [Image 4] Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition
• [Image 5] Pokemon Gold Version
• [Image 6] Pokemon Silver Version
• [Image 7] Pokemon Crystal Version
• [Image 8] Pokemon Ruby Version
• [Image 9] Pokemon Sapphire Version
• [Image 10] Pokemon FireRed Version

Upcoming Pokémon Games on Nintendo Switch

A new Pokémon Legends game is slated for 2025. Further details are anticipated in an upcoming Nintendo Direct. The Switch 2 is expected to support this release.