The Evolution of Pokémon

Pokémon Red & Blue

The first Pokémon games on the Gameboy, titled Red and Blue in the West, started the franchise on an incredibly high note.
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Pokémon Gold, Silver & Crystal

Game Freak never thought Pokémon would continue past these second generation of games, and therefore, put a lot of thought and creativity into this generation.
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Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald

The third generation of Pokémon will have you explore the region of Hoenn. Made for the new Gameboy Advance system, they were graphically superior.

Pokémon Pearl, DIAMOND & PLATINUM

Made for the Nintendo DS, they completely modernised the mechanics of the game. These changes brought the franchise into a new era and also introduced us to the Sinnoh region.
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Pokémon Black & White

The Unovo region consisted of one of the most mature themes and story lines ever created in a Pokémon Game. This generation of Pokémon was the last for the Nintendo DS.
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Pokémon X & Y

Pokémon in full 3D was finally a reality in the sixth generation as players were taken to Kalos to experience a brand new adventure.
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The Alolan region brought forth new Pokémon forms and changed the formula up from gyms to island challenges.

Pokémon Sun & Moon

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The first Pokémon generation made for the Nintendo Switch has received some amount of criticism for being a little stale and gimmicky.

Pokémon Sword & Shield

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