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 both in-game and as trading cards, with each generation introducing a wealth of new discoveries. Every Nintendo console has featured numerous Pokémon titles, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception. With Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement confirming backward compatibility, existing Switch Pokémon games are guaranteed to transition seamlessly to the new system. Below, we detail every Pokémon game released on the Nintendo Switch, along with information on upcoming Switch 2 releases.

The Nintendo Switch Pokémon Lineup: A Total of 12 Games

A remarkable twelve Pokémon games have graced the Nintendo Switch. This includes core entries from the 8th and 9th generations, plus a variety of spin-offs. For clarity, dual-version mainline games are counted as single releases. Nintendo Switch Online offerings are excluded from this list (see details below).

Note: 2024 marked a hiatus for new Pokémon game releases, a full year since the last release and two years since the last mainline title. The Pokémon Company instead launched Pokémon TCG Pocket, a successful free-to-play mobile card game app. While not a Switch title, it's a worthwhile consideration for Pokémon enthusiasts.

Pokémon Game Recommendation for 2024: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Seeking a worthwhile Switch Pokémon game in 2024? I recommend Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While it deviates from the classic Pokémon experience (which older generation games offer), Legends: Arceus introduces action-RPG elements, open-world exploration, enhanced encounter control, and polished handheld gameplay.

All Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games (Release Order)

• Pokkén Tournament DX (2017): A deluxe Switch port of the Wii U title, featuring new characters and enhanced visuals. This 3-on-3 battle system is perfect for both local and online multiplayer.

• Pokémon Quest (2018): A free-to-play game transforming Pokémon into cute cube creatures. Simple combat involves sending Pokémon on expeditions and equipping abilities.

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

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019): Introducing open-world "Wild Areas" for free exploration and wild Pokémon battles, alongside the return of Gyms. Features the 8th generation of Pokémon, 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 and serve Pokémon.

• New Pokémon Snap (2021): A long-awaited sequel, featuring on-rails photography of Pokémon in diverse environments.

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

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

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

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (2022): The latest mainline entries, launching Generation 9 with a fully open world and extensive exploration.

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

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Pokémon Games

The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription grants access to additional Pokémon titles:

• Pokémon Trading Card Game
• Pokémon Snap
• Pokémon Puzzle League
• Pokémon Stadium
• Pokémon Stadium 2

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. Further details are awaited, but a Switch 2 release is highly probable. An upcoming Nintendo Direct (April 2nd) is expected to provide more information on the Switch 2 and new game releases.