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 in-game or as trading cards, with each generation adding more to discover. Every Nintendo console has featured numerous Pokémon titles, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception.

With Nintendo's confirmation of the Switch 2's backward compatibility, existing Switch Pokémon games are guaranteed to work on the new console. Below, we list every Pokémon game released on the Nintendo Switch, along with details on upcoming Switch 2 releases.

Total Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games:

A total of twelve Pokémon games have been released for the Nintendo Switch, encompassing mainline entries from generations eight and nine, plus various spin-offs. Mainline games with dual versions are counted as single releases. Nintendo Switch Online titles are excluded (see separate section below).

Note: 2024 marked a hiatus for new Pokémon game releases. The Pokémon Company instead launched Pokémon TCG Pocket, a wildly successful free card game app (not included here, as it's not a Switch title).

Best Pokémon Switch Game for 2024:

For a fresh Pokémon experience in 2024, I recommend Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While it deviates from classic Pokémon gameplay, it 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 fighting game offers engaging local and online multiplayer.

• Pokémon Quest (2018): A free-to-play game featuring chibi Pokémon and simple, expedition-based combat. Customize your Pokémon with various abilities.

• Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! (2018): Remakes of Pokémon Yellow, marking the series' home console debut. Features all 151 original Pokémon and enhanced accessibility.

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019): Introduced open-world "Wild Areas" and the eighth generation of Pokémon, including Dynamax and Gigantamax forms.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020): A remake of the 2005 titles, featuring dungeon exploration and job completion.

• Pokémon Café ReMix (2020): A free-to-play puzzle game where you manage a Pokémon café.

• New Pokémon Snap (2021): The long-awaited sequel to Pokémon Snap, featuring on-rails photography gameplay.

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

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

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

• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (2022): The ninth generation of Pokémon games, featuring a vast open world.

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

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Pokémon Games:

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

• 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:

Following Pokémon Day 2024, a new Pokémon Legends game is slated for 2025. Further details are pending, but a Switch 2 release is anticipated. The April 2nd Nintendo Direct may offer more information.