Every Pokémon Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025

Pokémon: A Comprehensive Guide to Nintendo Switch Games

Pokémon, a globally recognized media powerhouse, has been a Nintendo mainstay since its Game Boy debut. The franchise 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 confirmation of backwards compatibility for the upcoming Switch 2, existing Switch Pokémon games will seamlessly transition to the new system. This guide details every Pokémon game released on the Nintendo Switch, along with insights into upcoming Switch 2 releases.

The Nintendo Switch Pokémon Lineup: A Total of 12

A total of twelve Pokémon games have graced the Nintendo Switch. This includes core series entries from generations eight and nine, plus numerous spin-offs. For clarity, this list counts dual-version mainline games as single releases and excludes titles available via Nintendo Switch Online. It's worth noting that 2024 marked a hiatus for new Pokémon game releases (the last mainline title was released two years prior). Instead, The Pokémon Company launched Pokémon TCG Pocket, a hugely successful free mobile app version of the trading card game. While not a Switch title, it's a worthwhile addition for Pokémon enthusiasts.

Pokémon Game Recommendation for 2024: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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

All Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games (Release Order)

• Pokkén Tournament DX (2017): A deluxe Nintendo Switch version of the Wii U title, featuring new characters and enhanced visuals. This 3-on-3 fighting game offers engaging local and online multiplayer.

• Pokémon Quest (2018): A free-to-play game transforming Pokémon into adorable cube creatures. Simple yet fun combat involves sending Pokémon on expeditions and equipping them with various abilities.

• Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! (2018): Remakes of Pokémon Yellow (1998), marking the first mainline Pokémon games on a home console. Set in the Kanto region, featuring all 151 original Pokémon and enhanced accessibility features.

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019): The first installment with open-world elements ("Wild Areas") allowing free exploration and wild Pokémon battles. Gyms return, and the eighth generation of Pokémon is introduced, including Dynamax and Gigantamax forms.

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

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

• New Pokémon Snap (2021): A long-awaited sequel, featuring on-rails photography of Pokémon in various biomes. Unlocking new courses adds significant replayability.

• Pokémon Unite (2021): Pokémon's foray into the MOBA genre, featuring 5-on-5 online battles with a diverse roster of Pokémon.

• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (2021): Remakes of the 2006 Nintendo DS titles, featuring a chibi art style and the fourth generation of Pokémon.

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022): A critically acclaimed title set in the ancient Hisui region, emphasizing exploration and strategic Pokémon capture.

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (2022): The latest mainline entries, initiating Generation 9 with an open world and expansive gameplay.

• Detective Pikachu Returns (2023): A sequel to the original Detective Pikachu, featuring puzzle-solving and investigation gameplay.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Pokémon Games

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All Mainline Pokémon Games

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Upcoming Pokémon Games on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Day 2024 announced a new Pokémon Legends game for 2025, likely for both the Switch and Switch 2. Further details are anticipated in an upcoming Nintendo Direct.

This comprehensive guide provides a complete overview of Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch, ensuring players are well-informed about their options.