Every Pokémon Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025

Pokémon: A Comprehensive Guide to Nintendo Switch Titles

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 expanding this vibrant roster. Every Nintendo console has featured Pokémon games, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception. With the Switch 2's confirmed backward compatibility, existing Switch Pokémon games are guaranteed to transition seamlessly to the new system. This guide details all Nintendo Switch Pokémon games released to date, along with insights into 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 series entries from generations eight and nine, plus numerous spin-offs. For clarity, this list considers dual-version mainline games as single releases and excludes titles available through Nintendo Switch Online. Note that 2024 marked a hiatus in new Pokémon game releases (following a two-year gap since the last mainline title). The Pokémon Company instead launched Pokémon TCG Pocket, a wildly successful free mobile app (not included here).

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 classic Pokémon gameplay, it offers a refreshing take. Legends: Arceus introduces action-RPG elements, open-world exploration, enhanced encounter control, and refined handheld gameplay.

All Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games (Release Order)

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

• Pokémon Quest (2018): A free-to-play game presenting Pokémon in adorable cube form. 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 franchise's home console debut. Set in the Kanto region, these remakes feature all 151 original Pokémon and boast excellent accessibility features.

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019): The first installment to feature open-world "Wild Areas" for 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): The long-awaited sequel to Pokémon Snap, featuring on-rails photography in diverse biomes.

• Pokémon Unite (2021): Pokémon's foray into the MOBA genre, offering 5v5 online battles with a diverse Pokémon roster.

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

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

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (2022): The latest mainline entries, launching Generation 9 and introducing a vast open world for 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 unlocks additional Pokémon titles:

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

All Mainline Pokémon Games

[Images of all mainline Pokémon game boxes are present here. The image descriptions are not translated as they are already in English.]

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Upcoming Pokémon Games on Nintendo Switch

Following a year without a new Pokémon release, Pokémon Day 2024 announced a new Pokémon Legends game for 2025. Further details are awaited, but a Switch 2 release is anticipated. The April 2nd Nintendo Direct is expected to provide further information.