
Battles see two Pokémon exchanging attacks, which results in the loss of health points but no visible injuries.
There is mild violence towards fantasy characters that lacks any apparent harm or injury.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Nov 2021) Switch. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield (Nov 2019) Switch. Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! (Nov 2018) Switch. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon (Nov 2017) 3DS. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (Nov 2016) 3DS. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (Nov 2014) 3DS. Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 (June 2012) DS. Pokémon Black and Pokémon White (Sept 2010) DS. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver (Sept 2009) DS. Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl (Sept 2006) DS. Pokémon Emerald (Sept 2004) Game Boy Advance. Pokémon Fire Red and Pokémon Leaf Green (Jan 2004) Game Boy Advance. Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire (Nov 2002) Game Boy Advance. Pokémon Crystal (Dec 2000) Game Boy Color. Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver (Nov 1999) Game Boy Color. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green (Feb 1996) Game Boy. There are almost 900 different species of Pokémon to collect, and each set of games adds more, keeping the gameplay fresh. There is significant strategy and memorisation involved in playing, and the series has a prominent competitive scene. The game gets gradually more difficult, and you need to learn which Pokémon do well against which kinds of enemies, and, at a high level, you'll need to know exactly what moves to use in battle and when. To trade with nearby friends, you do not need to be online, but for trades with other people across the world, you will need an internet connection and a Switch Online subscription. If a friend has one version, you might consider getting the other so you can trade with each other and get all the Pokémon available over both versions. Each version, although similar, is slightly different in what Pokémon it offers. Most Pokémon games come in two variants (ie. You can also trade Pokémon with friends and other players. You can level up your team of Pokémon by winning battles, and evolving them into different species. The aim is to collect Pokémon gym badges and eventually become the region's Pokémon champion.
You progress through the game by exploring the world, talking to characters and winning turn-based battles with the Pokémon you've collected. Pokémon are role-playing games where you explore a fictional world and collect different creatures called Pokémon. You can read our other guides for popular games. Everything you need to know about the game in one place. Here's our parent and carer guide to Pokemon games.