Every Pokemon Game RANKED

Name: Every Pokemon Game RANKED
Uploaded: 2025-03-22T15:00:00-04:00
Channel: WatchMojo
Description: From Kanto to Paldea, join us as we rank every mainline Pokémon game in the core series! We're exploring the evolution of this beloved franchise through its most iconic entries. Our countdown includes fan favorites, controversial releases, and everything in between. Which region captured your heart? Did your favorite make the top spot?

VOICE OVER: Aaron Brown
WRITTEN BY: Derick McDuff

From Kanto to Paldea, join us as we rank every mainline Pokémon game in the core series! We're exploring the evolution of this beloved franchise through its most iconic entries. Our countdown includes fan favorites, controversial releases, and everything in between. Which region captured your heart? Did your favorite make the top spot? We examine what made Gold/Silver so revolutionary, why Black/White took bold risks, how Legends: Arceus reinvented gameplay, and what made HeartGold/SoulSilver the gold standard of remakes. From the nostalgia of Red/Blue to the open world of Scarlet/Violet, we evaluate each generation's strengths and weaknesses!

#21: "Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!" (2018)
#20: "Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl" (2021)
#19: "Pokémon Sun and Moon" (2016)
#18: "Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition" (1999)
#17: "Pokémon Sword and Shield" (2019)
#16: "Pokémon X and Y" (2013)
#15: "Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire" (2014)
#14: "Pokémon Diamond and Pearl" (2007)
#13: "Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen" (2004)
#12: "Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire" (2003)
#11: "Pokémon Crystal" (2001)
#10: "Pokémon Platinum" (2009)
#9: "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet" (2022)
#8: "Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver" (2010)
#7: "Pokémon Emerald" (2005)
#6: "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" (2022)
#5: "Pokémon Black 2 and White 2" (2012)
#4: "Pokémon Red and Blue Versions" (1998)
#3: "Pokémon Black and White" (2011)
#2: "Pokémon Gold and Silver" (2000)

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