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About This Quiz
Pokemon first got its start in 1996 with the release of the very first game, "Pokemon Red and Green." Since then, the games have expanded, they've been enhanced and even remade. From catching them to trading and even battling with friends and other trainers, fans just can't get enough of the friendly pocket monsters. The games have been enjoyed by people of all ages and around the world, meaning that you can even connect with trainers from anywhere!
While the Pokemon franchise is best known for the main games that follow a story, there is so much more to enjoy in the world of Pokemon. If a story-driven game isn't your thing, then you can enjoy Pokemon in a puzzle game or even on your mobile phone. Pokemon has come a long way since its original release on the Game Boy! Luckily, many titles that were made to be played on past handhelds and consoles are being added to new Virtual Consoles, meaning that even if you didn't get a chance to play in the '90s, you can still enjoy these titles!
So, do you consider yourself to be the very best at identifying Pokemon games? There's no Pokedex to help you here! Get ready to battle by taking this quiz to see how much you really know the games!
"Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness"
"Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team"
"Pokemon X and Y"
"Pokemon Pinball"
In the Pokemon franchise, there were two pinball games released. It's similar in nature to a regular pinball game, but you can also catch and evolve Pokemon as well. There are just two tables to choose from, however.
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"Pokemon TCG Online"
"Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon"
"Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon"
"Pokken Tournament"
For fans of Pokemon who love the battling aspect of the game, this is the one for you! Rather than turn-based combat as in the main games, it is much more in the moment. The Switch version of the game includes every single Pokemon from the previous games.
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"Detective Pikachu"
Before there was a movie, there was a successful game as well! The Detective Pikachu in the game had a different voice actor than the one in the movie. The movie was based on this awesome game that found itself to be highly favored by critics.
"Pokemon Sword and Shield"
"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
"Pokken Tournament"
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"Pokemon Trozei!"
Pokemon puzzle games are plentiful, but all have something enjoyable about them. Ditto is an important piece in this puzzle, as it can be used in ways that other Pokemon cannot. In fact, playing your Ditto right can make you win faster than before!
"Detective Pikachu"
"Pokemon GO!"
"Pokemon Quest"
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"Pokemon Rumble"
"Pokemon Yellow"
If you're a Pikachu lover, then this was the game that you probably picked up when you were a kid. Instead of choosing from Charmander, Bulbasaur or Squirtle, the player receives a Pikachu, much like Ash did in the anime.
"Pokemon Battle Revolution"
"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
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"Pokemon Red and Blue"
"Hey You Pikachu!"
"Pokemon GO!"
"Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon"
Rather than being a sequel, the "Ultra" games take place in the same way but with a different story than the originals. There were new ultra beasts that were created for the games that the player encountered near the very end.
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"Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire"
"Pokemon GO!"
In 2016, the Pokemon franchise went somewhere it had never been before. Using the AR on cellphones, Pokemon had found their way into the real world where players could catch, trade and battle their Pokemon. There's no telling what technology could bring to the franchise in the future!
"Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby"
"Detective Pikachu"
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"Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon"
Of the six games in the "Mystery Dungeon" series, this one is the last one. One good part about waking up as a Pokemon is that you can choose from a small pool of them which one you would like to be. There's more to the Pokemon world than just battling and catching them!
"Pokemon Pinball"
"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
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"Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee!"
These two games were the first mainline Pokemon games to make their way to the Nintendo Switch. With them came the release of a fun accessory called the PokeBall Plus, which allowed you to carry your Pokemon with you inside a Poke Ball in real life. One day, Pokemon might be pretty close to being real!
"Pokemon Sun and Moon"
"Pokemon TCG Online"
"Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness"
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"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
"Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness"
Known to come after the end of "Pokemon Colosseum," this game took it to new heights. Like a few of the other spin-off games, this one has a main character that the character plays as with a name. In this case, the playable character is known as Michael.
"Pokemon Trozei!"
"Pokemon Dash"
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"Pokemon Rumble"
"Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire"
Introducing a third generation of Pokemon to the universe, these games gave the player a choice between three adorable Pokemon known as Torchic, Treecko and Mudkip. While the franchise is notorious for only having the player's mother as part of the story, these were also the only main games where the player could see their father, as he was a gym leader in Petalburg City.
"Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team"
"Pokemon Colosseum"
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"Pokemon Sun and Moon"
"Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness"
"PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure"
"Pokemon TCG Online"
As a kid, you probably spent many hours collecting and playing with Pokemon cards. In 2011, you may have found yourself switching over to playing online in your web browser! It can be played on many different devices nowadays, however!
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"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
"Pokemon Stadium"
"Pokemon Snap"
"Pokemon Red and Blue"
As the first installment to the mainline Pokemon games, this one was released in 1996. The games took place in the Kanto region with the original 151 pocket monsters that everyone knows and loves. Who could forget the amazing characters like Professor Oak and his grandson?
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"My Pokemon Ranch"
"My Pokemon Ranch" was a game for the Wii, but also made connections to "Pokemon Diamond and Pearl." Life on the Pokemon Ranch is quiet and calm, with no battles to be found. It's a great place to kick back and enjoy the company of your Pokemon!
"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
"Pokken Tournament"
"Pokemon Quest"
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"Pokemon Black and White 2"
"Pokemon TCG Online"
"Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team"
There's nothing more mysterious than getting yourself turned into a Pokemon like you do in "Mystery Dungeon!" As the first title in this series, it was released on the Nintendo DS and the Game Boy Advance, later coming to the Virtual Console for the Wii.
"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
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"Pokemon Black and White 2"
"Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness"
"Pokemon TCG Online"
"Hey You Pikachu!"
In "Hey You, Pikachu," you find yourself receiving your very own Pikachu that you take care of and play with as you would with any virtual pet. The only catch is that you have to release your Pikachu after a year has passed.
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"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
"Pokemon Snap"
Working closely alongside Professor Oak, the player who plays as Todd is tasked with taking the finest pictures of the Pokemon around the region. Despite there being the original 151 Pokemon at the time, only around half were featured within the game.
"Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon"
"Pokemon Black and White 2"
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"Pokemon Snap"
"Pokemon Ranger"
A world with pet Pokemon is a world that many people wished that they lived in. In Fiore, you would have had to travel to another region to catch a Pokemon and bring it back to live and enjoy a great life with you!
"Pokemon Dash"
"Pokemon Pinball"
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"Pokemon TCG Online"
"Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon"
"Pokemon Black and White 2"
If you completed the story in the previous games, then these just added much more to the Unova region. One thing that trainers were excited about upon release was the added Pokemon that weren't available in "Black and White." As they say, "You gotta catch 'em all!"
"Pokemon Battle Revolution"
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"Pokemon Ranger"
"Pokemon X and Y"
"Pokemon Picross"
As with most other Pokemon games, type advantages are also present in this game, despite it being about completing puzzles. It's a Pokemon spin-off that anyone with a 3DS can play as it's free to start.
"My Pokemon Ranch"
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"Pokemon Black and White"
The Unova region is home to the player who starts out in their hometown with two friends and rival trainers by their side. One unique thing about these games is the addition of the Pokemon Musicals that added even more fun.
"Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee!"
"Pokemon Dash"
"Detective Pikachu"
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"Pokemon GO!"
"PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure"
"Pokemon Quest"
"Pokemon X and Y"
The beautiful Kalos region saw the introduction of many new characters, such as the four rival characters to the player. Did you know that these games are based on France? You can really see the resemblance on a trip to Lumoise City!
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"Pokemon Shuffle"
"PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure"
The PokePark is a great place, but it unfortunately found itself quite vulnerable in this game. Playing as Pikachu, the player works with the other Pokemon in the park and battles as Pikachu when needed. It takes a lot in order to save this beautiful park!
"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
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"Pokemon Trozei!"
"Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire"
"Pokemon Stadium"
"Pokemon Dash"
Though it's called "Pokemon Dash," the Pokemon that you mainly race is Pikachu. Released for the Nintendo DS, Pikachu was controlled by using the stylus on the bottom touch screen. It could take a lot to master the art of the game!
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"Pokemon Sword and Shield"
In "Sword and Shield," many new things were introduced to keep the game fresh. One example is the expansive Wild Area meant for catching all types of Pokemon and finding items scattered about. Regional forms also make a comeback, meaning you can catch Alolan and Galarian variants to your heart's content!
"Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby"
"Pokemon Stadium"
"Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon"
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"Pokemon Black and White 2"
"Pokemon Shuffle"
In order to solve these puzzles, a good eye is required. Matching three Pokemon in the puzzle is good, but matching more can also give you some great rewards. It can even raise the chance that you'll be able to catch the Pokemon at the end of each game!
"Pokemon Ranger"
"Pokemon Picross"
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"Pokemon Ranger"
"Hey You, Pikachu!"
"Pokemon Yellow"
"Pokemon Stadium"
Any trainer who loves Pokemon battles would have enjoyed this game quite a bit. Being released for the Nintendo 64, it revolved around tackling each cup and working your way up to the Kanto gym leaders and champions. In fact, you could bring over Pokemon from the Red, Blue and Yellow games as well!
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"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
"Pokemon Red and Blue"
"Pokemon Rumble"
With tiny Pokemon, battling becomes so much cuter! Except when you have to take on many Pokemon at once, of course. Taking on the Pokemon can mean becoming stronger in order to work your way through the game, even earning yourself new Pokemon to help you.
"Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness"
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"Pokemon Snap"
"Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby"
"Pokemon Battle Revolution"
As the name suggests, battling is a main feature of this Pokemon game. What made the battling so much more enjoyable was the function to play online with other trainers, whether they were your friends or a stranger around the world.
"Pokemon Red and Blue"
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"Pokemon Yellow"
"Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire"
These remakes not only got new visuals on the 3DS, but also got a few new features to enhance them as well. In fact, there was even more to do in the game, even after completing the main story. Saving the Hoenn region is the last task you'll be faced with!
"Pokemon Sword and Shield"
"Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon"
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"My Pokemon Ranch"
"Hey You Pikachu!"
"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
Professor Elm serves as a guide to the player in these games, released for the Game Boy in 2000. Did you know that these games were the beginning of the famous time system within the main games as well as the rare shinies?
"Pokemon X and Y"
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"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
The two legendary Pokemon in these installments were known as Palkia and Dialga. These were the first of the main "Pokemon" games to come out for the Nintendo DS, but not the only ones. The Nintendo DS saw the release of many games before these as well with the 3DS Virtual Console.
"Pokemon X and Y"
"Pokemon Gold and Silver"
"Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon"
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"Pokemon Diamond and Pearl"
"Pokemon Sword and Shield"
"Pokemon Sun and Moon"
The Alola region really switched up the main Pokemon games. Instead of a gym challenge, trainers take part in the island challenge which is similar in nature. The islands were created by inspiration from tropical Hawaii.
"Pokemon Trozei!"
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"My Pokemon Ranch"
"Pokemon Sword and Shield"
"PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure"
"Pokemon Colosseum"
Taking on a similar style to both the main games and "Pokemon Stadium," the game follows a main character as they make their way through towns and battles. To catch Pokemon in this game, you have to snag them from other trainers, something that can't be done in other main games.
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"Pokemon Rumble"
"Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee!"
"Pokemon Quest"
All you can be is square in this fun game where you take your Pokemon on an adventure to beat all of the wild Pokemon on the island. It was released on the Nintendo Switch as well as on mobile, so you can take the game wherever you go!
"Pokemon Picross"
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