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The first Pokemon game to bring the franchise to 3D. Pokemon Stadium let players transfer their Game Boy teams to battle on the N64 in glorious rendered combat, watch Pokemon move realistically, and prove their mastery across five cups. The Stadium mode, Gym Leader Castle, and beloved minigames made it essential.

The definitive second-generation Pokémon experience — Crystal added animated Pokémon sprites, a playable female protagonist for the first time, the Battle Tower, and a Suicune-focused narrative to the Gold and Silver base.

The second generation of Pokémon introduced 100 new creatures, day/night cycles, two full regions, and a secret post-game that doubled the content of any RPG of its era.

The second generation Pokémon masterpiece — Silver introduces 100 new Pokémon, the Johto region, day/night cycles, breeding, and the game-doubling post-game return to Kanto that made it the most content-rich entry in the original series.

The definitive third-generation Pokemon experience and the GBA's best Pokemon title. Emerald combines both Ruby and Sapphire's storylines with the Battle Frontier — an endgame facility of seven unique battle facilities that represent the pinnacle of competitive Pokemon challenge before the series went online.

The counterpart to Pokemon Red that launched a global phenomenon. Pokemon Blue Version features the original 151 Pokemon across Kanto's eight gyms, with version-exclusive creatures including Magmar, Pinsir, and Scyther making trading between Red and Blue essential for completing the Pokedex.

The definitive remake of the original Pokemon Red. FireRed rebuilds Kanto from the ground up with modern mechanics, physical/special split, and the new Sevii Islands postgame. For many players, this was their first Pokemon game, and its balance of accessibility and depth made it the perfect entry point to the series.

The counterpart remake of Pokemon Blue, featuring version-exclusive Pokemon like Sandshrew, Vulpix, and Magmar. LeafGreen's faithfully recreated Kanto — now with GBA graphics, running shoes, and refreshed trainer dialogue — gave a new generation access to the original Pokemon adventure.

The game that started one of the most successful media franchises in history, Pokémon Red challenges players to catch 151 creatures and become the greatest Pokémon Trainer in the land. Deceptively deep, relentlessly charming, and groundbreaking in its social design.

The ocean-focused counterpart to Pokemon Ruby, featuring Team Aqua's quest to expand the seas and version-exclusive Pokemon including Lotad and Sableye. Pokemon Sapphire's Hoenn region remains beloved for its mix of land and water routes and the aquatic-themed legendaries Kyogre.

The bold third-generation Pokemon leap that introduced Hoenn, double battles, abilities, natures, and 135 new Pokemon. Pokemon Ruby Version built on Gold and Silver's foundations with a more ambitious region design, deeper competitive mechanics, and the memorable storylines of Team Magma's volcanic ambitions.

The anime-tie-in Pokémon game — Yellow starts players with Pikachu who follows them on-screen (like the anime), features Team Rocket's Jessie and James, and allows catching all three original starters.