How many Pokemon generation games are there? How many regions are available in a Pokemon? Find out everything about Pokemon games, generation, and locations.
The Pokemon franchise is one of the best gaming series in the world. Pokemon games have mind-blowing features, content, and thousands of Pokemon in the Pokedex. But each Pokemon has a different store. The lore of a Pokemon game is based on the region they belong to. There are 9 generations in the Pokemon universe. Every generation has one, two, or even multiple Pokemon games.
Gen 1 Pokemon games take place in a region, Gen 2 story takes place in another region and it will be the same for other generations as well. As a new set of Pokemon games is getting launched, these games belong to one generation and its region zone. All Pokemon Generation games have unique storylines and features. Spin-off Pokemon games belong to a specific generation and zone. Here’s all about the Pokemon games generation list, region, and more.
Pokemon Games By Generation – All Generations and Games

There are 9 Pokemon Generation and all games from the Pokemon video game series are a part of these. In every generation, trainers can catch different types of legendary Pokemon and encounter rare Pokemon species as well. That’s the major difference in all Pokemon Generation games. In some Generation, you can counter Pokemon from previous games as well. There will also be many new locations in each Gen. Here are all Pokemon Generation games and locations ranked by their order,
Pokemon Generation | Regions | Pokemon Games |
Generation 1 | Kanto | Pokemon Pocket Monsters Red and Green, Pokemon Red and Blue, Pokemon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition, |
Generation 2 | Johto | Pokemon Gold and Silver, Pokemon Crystal, Pokemon Stadium 2, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge |
Generation 3 | Hoenn | Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen, Pokemon Dash, Pokemon Ruby Version and Pokemon Sapphire Version, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon Trozei! |
Generation 4 | Sinnoh | Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Versions, Pokemon Platinum Version, Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver Versions |
Generation 5 | Unova | Pokemon Black and White, Pokémon Dream Radar, Pokemon Conquest, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity |
Generation 6 | Kalos | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, Pokemon Go, Pokemon Bank, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokemon Shuffle, |
Generation 7 | Alola | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu! & and Pokemon Let’s Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon |
Generation 8 | Galar | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Pokemon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra, Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor |
Generation 9 | Paldea | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, Pokemon Sleep, Pokemon Home |
Which Pokemon Generation is the Best?
Pokemon games are not ranked by their Generation. Some like Gen 1 Pokemon, some like Generation 2 and many players like Generation 9 Pokemon games. The only major difference is new regions. Also, there will be new Pokemon in all generations and some games have the same species. Players like Pokemon games based on features and content, as these generations don’t make much difference. But with new gen Pokemon games, you can find enhanced features, visuals, and storylines.
That’s everything you need to know about all Pokemon generation, games, and locations.
FAQ
Yes, all Pokemon exclusive games, DLC content and spin-off Pokemon versions will be included in the Pokemon generation list.
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