Every Pokémon Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025

Pokémon: A Comprehensive Guide to Nintendo Switch Games

Pokémon, a globally renowned media franchise, has been a Nintendo mainstay since its Game Boy debut. The series boasts hundreds of captivating creatures, collectible both in-game and as trading cards, with each generation introducing exciting new additions. Every Nintendo console has featured numerous Pokémon titles, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception. With Nintendo's announcement of the Switch 2's backward compatibility, existing Switch Pokémon games are guaranteed to work on the new console. This guide details every Pokémon game released on the Nintendo Switch, along with information on upcoming Switch 2 releases.

Total Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games:

A total of twelve Pokémon games have launched on the Nintendo Switch, encompassing mainline entries from generations eight and nine, plus various spin-offs. For clarity, this list counts dual-version mainline releases as single entries and excludes titles available via Nintendo Switch Online. Note that 2024 saw no new Pokémon game release (following a two-year gap since the last mainline title), instead featuring the popular (but Switch-unavailable) Pokémon TCG Pocket mobile app.

Recommended Pokémon Game for 2024:

For Switch players in 2024, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is highly recommended. While not a traditional Pokémon experience, it offers a refreshing change with 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-style Pokémon and simple, expedition-based combat.

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

• Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019): Introducing open-world Wild Areas, gym battles, and the eighth generation of Pokémon with 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 players manage a Pokémon café.

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

• Pokémon Unite (2021): Pokémon's foray into the MOBA genre, featuring 5v5 online 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 past Hisui region, emphasizing open-world exploration.

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

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

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Pokémon Games:

A 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:

Following a year without a new Pokémon release, Pokémon Day 2024 announced a new Pokémon Legends game for 2025, anticipated for release on both the Switch and Switch 2. Further details are expected in an upcoming Nintendo Direct.