Generations & Regions

Every adventure starts somewhere.

From Kanto’s familiar paths to Paldea’s open landscapes, explore each region, discover its Pokémon games, and find their release consoles.

Games include original adventures, remakes, and later returns to each region. Tags show release consoles and official ports; additional backward compatibility varies by game.

Map of Kanto Explore the map ↗
Generation I

Kanto

The place where it all began. Set out through familiar forests, coastal towns, and the original Pokémon League.

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Games & consoles

  • Red / Blue / Yellow / Green*
    Game Boy Nintendo 3DS · Virtual Console

    * Green originally launched only in Japan in 1996. Its Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console edition is Japanese-language; LeafGreen is a separate remake.

  • FireRed / LeafGreen
    Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch
  • Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
    Nintendo Switch
Browse Generation I →
Map of Johto Explore the map ↗
Generation II

Johto

A region of old traditions, quiet shrines, and legendary stories, just west of Kanto.

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Games & consoles

  • Gold / Silver / Crystal
    Game Boy Color Nintendo 3DS · Virtual Console
  • HeartGold / SoulSilver
    Nintendo DS
Browse Generation II →
Map of Hoenn Explore the map ↗
Generation III

Hoenn

Follow the coastline through tropical forests and volcanic landscapes in a region shaped by land and sea.

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Games & consoles

  • Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
    Game Boy Advance
  • Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
    Nintendo 3DS
Browse Generation III →
Map of Sinnoh Explore the map ↗
Generation IV

Sinnoh

Ancient myths meet snowy peaks, deep lakes, and the towering slopes of Mount Coronet.

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Games & consoles

  • Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
    Nintendo DS
  • Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
    Nintendo Switch
  • Legends: Arceus · Hisui
    Nintendo Switch
Browse Generation IV →
Map of Unova Explore the map ↗
Generation V

Unova

Discover busy cities, long bridges, and the wild places that connect them.

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Games & consoles

  • Black / White
    Nintendo DS
  • Black 2 / White 2
    Nintendo DS
Browse Generation V →
Map of Kalos Explore the map ↗
Generation VI

Kalos

Take the scenic route through elegant cities, flowering gardens, and the streets of Lumiose City.

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Games & consoles

  • X / Y
    Nintendo 3DS
  • Legends: Z-A
    Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2
Browse Generation VI →
Map of Alola Explore the map ↗
Generation VII

Alola

An island adventure filled with coastal trails, tropical Pokémon, and a different kind of challenge.

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Games & consoles

  • Sun / Moon
    Nintendo 3DS
  • Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
    Nintendo 3DS
Browse Generation VII →
Map of Galar Explore the map ↗
Generation VIII

Galar

Explore open countryside and lively cities, with stadium battles at the heart of the journey.

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Games & consoles

  • Sword / Shield
    Nintendo Switch

Generation VIII also introduced Pokémon from Hisui, the ancient Sinnoh region.

Browse Generation VIII →
Map of Paldea Explore the map ↗
Generation IX

Paldea

Choose your own path across an open landscape of mountains, beaches, and wide, sunlit plains.

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Games & consoles

  • Scarlet / Violet
    Nintendo Switch
Browse Generation IX →

Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console games require a previously purchased copy; new purchases are no longer available. Nintendo’s download guidance ↗

Regional map artwork: The Pokémon Company’s regional map collection ↗. A generation can also include adventures set in other regions.

Region map

Map artwork © The Pokémon Company. View the original collection ↗