Every Classic Game Boy Pokémon Game, Ranked
Game Freak released a total of seven Pokémon games on Nintendo's Game Boy consoles following the Japanese launch of the franchise in 1996, beginning with the series' international debut with Red and Blue in 1998, which introduced players around the world to the Kanto region. From the very beginning, many were hooked on the RPG's adventurous story campaign and addicting «catch-em-all» gameplay. The game's trading feature also made it an instant hit on many school playgrounds in the 90s, as players had to connect with each other in order to obtain all 151 Pokémon in the Generation 1 RPG.
The Pokémon series quickly became a cultural phenomenon a year after its launch and further exploded in popularity with the release of TCG Pokémon cards and the Pokémon anime. Just a few years later players were treated to the series' first sequel Pokémon Gold and Silver. The Johto region RPG was even more ambitious, adding an additional 100 Pokémon species for fans of the new series to catch and add to their growing Pokédex.
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Although Pokémon would make its debut on Nintendo's original Game Boy handheld, the Game Freak series would also transition over to the system's sequel console the Game Boy Advance in 2003. Over 25 years later, the Pokémon franchise now boasts over eight generations of titles with the announcement of Gen 9's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which is set to launch in Fall 2022. Below is a list of the classic Game Boy Pokémon titles Ranked. From Kanto to the Hoenn region, here are the very best Pokémon games that kicked off the beloved franchise over two decades ago.
Originally released as Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, North America received the game two years
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