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Often cited as one of the world’s most valuable media franchises, Pok\u00e9mon is a household name that’s been a Nintendo staple since the Game Boy. The beloved series is home to hundreds of amazing creatures you can catch in-game or collect as trading cards, with each new generation bringing loads more to discover. Every console released by Nintendo has had plenty of Pok\u00e9mon games released for it, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception.<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Day brought tons of new announcements about what’s next for the franchise. Below, we’ve compiled every Pok\u00e9mon game that has been released on Nintendo Switch and the information we have on a number of upcoming Pok\u00e9mon games releasing on the Switch 2.<\/p>\n
In total, 16 Pok\u00e9mon games have been released for the Nintendo Switch<\/strong>. This includes the mainline games for the 8th and 9th Pok\u00e9mon generations as well as plenty of spinoffs. For the sake of this list, we’ve counted mainline entries with two versions as a single release. We also don’t include the Pok\u00e9mon games offered through Nintendo Switch Online, but you can check out that list below.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pokk\u00e9n Tournament was originally released for the Wii U in 2016. A year later, Nintendo and Bandai Namco prepared a deluxe version of the game for Nintendo Switch, adding new characters and updated visuals to take advantage of better hardware. This three-on-three battle system is a blast to play with friends both in person and online.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 32<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Quest turns all your favorite Pok\u00e9mon into miniature cube form. This free-to-play Switch game features a fun and simple combat system where you send Pok\u00e9mon on expeditions. Equip different abilities to your Pok\u00e9mon to handle all types of encounters.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pok\u00e9mon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are remakes of the beloved 1998 Pok\u00e9mon Yellow. These titles were the first mainline Pok\u00e9mon games ever to release on a home console, since none made it to the Wii U. Set in the Kanto region, all 151 original Pok\u00e9mon appear with varying forms from previous mainline installments. With heavy accessibility features, these remakes were a great first step for the series on Nintendo Switch for newcomers and veterans of the series.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 44<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 57<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Sword & Shield marked the first installment in the series to feature aspects of an open world. Dubbed the Wild Areas, these regions allowed for free traversal and battles with wild Pok\u00e9mon. Gyms also made a return for the first time since X & Y. Additionally, Sword & Shield introduced the eigth generation of Pok\u00e9mon, which included Dynamax and Gigantamax forms of previous Pok\u00e9mon. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 52<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 28<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a remake of the 2005 titles Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team. Surprisingly, this is the first Pok\u00e9mon spinoff remake ever, with development handled by Spike Chunsoft. The gameplay consists of completing jobs in different dungeons and unlocking new Pok\u00e9mon along the way. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 17<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The other Pok\u00e9mon release of 2020 was Pok\u00e9mon Caf\u00e9 ReMix featuring similar gameplay to other puzzle games like Disney Tsum Tsum, which requires you to connect Pok\u00e9mon together to solve puzzles. In Pok\u00e9mon Caf\u00e9 ReMix, you and Eevee own a caf\u00e9 and must serve the Pok\u00e9mon who come for food or a little drink. This charming service game is free-to-play via the Nintendo eShop.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n After more than 20 years, the Nintendo Switch is the console that finally received a sequel to Pok\u00e9mon Snap. Developed by Bandai Namco, you traverse around different biomes and areas with an on-rails camera to capture pictures Pok\u00e9mon in the wild. You can unlock new courses by taking good pictures in New Pok\u00e9mon Snap, leaving for a sizeable amount of content to unlock and discover. You never know what you might find during each session!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 19<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n This free-to-play game marked Pok\u00e9mon’s first entry into the MOBA genre. You command and control a team of five Pok\u00e9mon in head-to-head battles against other players online. There’s a solid amount of Pok\u00e9mon to choose from, so you can adjust your team to best fit your needs. Pok\u00e9mon Unite went on to be featured in different esports tournaments, with multiple championships held for the game.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond & Pok\u00e9mon Shining Pearl are remakes of Pok\u00e9mon Diamond & Pearl, which originally released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. As the fourth generation of Pok\u00e9mon, Diamond & Pearl feature a wide variety of Pok\u00e9mon to battle against and discover. The remakes feature a new chibi art style that was created to stay faithful to the original titles while still remaining fresh.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 24<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus is often praised as one of the best Pok\u00e9mon games available on the Switch. This original title takes place far in the past, somewhere in the Hisui region. With a focus on exploration, you can freely walk all around the map to capture Pok\u00e9mon, explore different environments, and so much more. Pok\u00e9mon can be spotted wandering around all over the map, which requires you to be strategic if you’re looking to avoid battle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 40<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The latest mainline Pok\u00e9mon games officially kicked off Generation 9, bringing along an entire new approach to gameplay and world design. In Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet & Violet, an open world awaits with freedom to explore wherever your heart takes you. The DLC pass, titled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, is now wrapped up, making it a perfect time to check out Scarlet & Violet.<\/p>\n Note: Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet & Violet will be recieving free updates to improve playability on the Switch 2. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 33<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n One game and one movie later, the sequel to Detective Pikachu is finally available on Nintendo Switch. Tim’s father is missing, and it’s up to Detective Pikachu to solve the case! This sequel features new puzzles and investigations, where you can investigate scenes and use your notebook to get to the bottom of the mystery. If you’re a fan of both Pok\u00e9mon and mystery games, this is a great game to consider.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 23<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A is the most recent release in the series, launching on both Switch systems on October 16. Rebekah Valentine’s review for IGN marks a significant shift from the downfalls of the previous generation, describing that “what elevates Lumiose City far above the much larger overworld of Scarlet and Violet is that it\u2019s dense with interesting landmarks, items, obstacle courses, stores, Wild Zones, shops, and people.”<\/p>\n The game takes place in the French-inspired Lumiose City, with familiar starters in Tepig, Chikorita, and Totodile, all of which get new Mega Evolutions. A big change in this game is the combat system, which introduces more real-time action.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n This is where timelines can be a bit confusing. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are technically remakes of Pokemon Red and Blue that released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. In 2026, the remakes were released once again for Switch platforms, making this one of the best ways for Switch users to dive into the glory of Gen 1 and the Kanto region. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n While we may not be getting a new Animal Crossing game (yet), Nintendo released a new Pok\u00e9mon spin-off game that should definitely scratch any cozy gaming itch. Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia makes you a Ditto with a human appearance, who must work and learn from local Pok\u00e9mon to build new habitats across a massive spread of areas. Build homes for your Pokemon, decorate new areas, and help figure out why all of the humans disappeared. You can learn more about this one, which happens to currently be the highest rated Pokemon game of all time, in our 9\/10 review. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The most recent release from Game Freak and The Pok\u00e9mon Company is Pok\u00e9mon Champions, a new free-to-play battle game in the spirit of Pokemon Showdown. You can battle with Pok\u00e9mon you’ve trained in other games through the Pok\u00e9mon Home app, but there are some interesting limitations to what Pocket Monsters made the roster cut. Champions will also be the new standard for Play! Pok\u00e9mon VGC events. <\/p>\n * indicates a Switch 2 exclusive<\/p>\n The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service has even more options if you’re looking for more. Here are the Pok\u00e9mon games you can play with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are all the mainline Pokemon games, spanning nine generations of RPGs and monster catching. <\/p>\n See All<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 as well as Pok\u00e9mon’s 30th anniversary have brought tons of new game announcements. Here’s what’s confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: <\/p>\n While there may have been some leaks ahead of time, The Pok\u00e9mon Company officially confirmed the existence of the next mainline Pok\u00e9mon games, Winds and Waves, on Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026. Our first teaser certainly seems to indicate a long-hoped for graphical update, and went right on ahead to reveal the Gen 10 starters: Pombon, Gecqua, and Browt. <\/p>\n The teaser also clarified that the next mainline Pok\u00e9mon games will be releasing for Switch 2 in 2027, marking a full five years since Gen 9.<\/p>\n Looking for more Nintendo Switch games? Check out these guides:<\/p>\n Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Often cited as one of the world’s most valuable media franchises, Pok\u00e9mon is a household name that’s been a Nintendo staple since the Game Boy. The beloved series is home to hundreds of amazing creatures you can catch in-game or collect as trading cards, with each new generation bringing loads more to discover. 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Pokk\u00e9n Tournament DX (2017)<\/h3>\n
Pokk\u00e9n Tournament DX – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Quest (2018)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Let’s Go, Eevee! (2018)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon: Let’s Go, Eevee! – Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! – Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Sword & Shield (2019)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Sword – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Shield – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Caf\u00e9 ReMix (2020)<\/h3>\n
New Pok\u00e9mon Snap (2021)<\/h3>\n
New Pok\u00e9mon Snap – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Unite (2021)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (2021)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond & Pok\u00e9mon Shining Pearl Double Pack – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus (2022)<\/h3>\n
Out Now Pokemon Legends: Arceus for Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet & Violet (2022)<\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet & Violet – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Detective Pikachu Returns (2023)<\/h3>\n
Detective Pikachu Returns – Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pokemon Legends: Z-A (2025) <\/h3>\n
Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Switch 2 Edition<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen (2026) <\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia (2026)* <\/h3>\n
Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia – Nintendo Switch 2<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Pokemon Champions (2026) <\/h3>\n
Available Pok\u00e9mon Games With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack<\/h2>\n
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Pokemon: All Mainline Games<\/h3>\n
Upcoming Pok\u00e9mon Games on Nintendo Switch<\/h2>\n
Gen 10: Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Waves<\/h3>\n