All Pokémon Switch games in order of release

In the past 10 years, a total of 15 new Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch. These range from the age-old classic collect ’em all games, crime solving mystery games and even a fun match-three freebie.

If you’re wondering when your favorite Switch title is released, or if you’re looking to add to your collection, Pokémon titles, here are all Pokémon games released on Switch in order of release. I won’t be listing the expansions as their own entries, though I will of course mention them where relevant.

Pokkén Tournament DX (2017)

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Pokkén Tournament DX was the first Pokémon title to come to Switch, challenging players to fight their way through the ranks of the Ferrum League by battling with the help of over 20 Pokémon. A mixed 2D-3D motion fighting game from Bandai Namco, DX contained all the fighters known to anyone who had played the original Pokkén tournament on the Wii U, plus a few new ones.

Pokémon Quest (2018)

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Pokémon Quest is a little different from the rest of the titles on this list, due to its art style and gameplay. Quest is developed by Game Freak and looks more like a Minecraft X Pokémon crossover than anything we’d ever seen before. Pokémon Quest is free to play and provides you with a team of three Pokémon to take on an adventure across Tumblecube Island.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee and Pikachu! (2018)

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Pokémon truly returned to its roots with this release, with the companion Pokémon for the title being determined by which version you purchased. Of course, the familiar mechanics of catching and battling Pokémon play a large part in both versions, but your Pikachu or Eevee would also get closer to you as you played. You could even dress them up in cute costumes and change their hairstyles.

Pokémon Sword & Shield (2019)

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One year later Let’s go, Pokemon Sword & Shield were released. Once again, you had to make a choice when purchasing your copy of this release. This time, you had to choose between the two legendary Pokémon Zacian (the Sword Pokémon) or Zamazenta (the Shield Pokémon).

Since the release of the main game, two expansion packs have been released. The Island of Armor was released in January 2020, and The Crown Tundra was released in October of that same year.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020)

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This 2020 title is a remake of a game originally released in the US in 2006 for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. The concept of Mysterious dungeon is definitely a fun game where you play as Pokémon and work together with others to make your way through ever-changing dungeons.

The Pokémon you play as is determined by a personality test, but you can always change the outcome if you’re not happy with the Pokémon you’ve been assigned.

Pokémon Café ReMix (2020)

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This one is not only available on the Switch, but can also be played on mobile platforms. This is the cozy entry on this list that I mentioned earlier, and the goal of the game is to match icons, chop ingredients, and feed visiting Pokémon their favorite meals.

With each successful meal, your friendship with the Pokémon who placed the order grows stronger, and eventually they come to work for you at the café. Pokémon Café ReMix is really cute, easy to play and a free bonus too.

New Pokémon Snap (2021)

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Have you ever wanted to go on a Pokémon safari and take a bunch of pictures of these pocket monsters in their natural habitat? If so, this is the game for you. This Switch game is a sequel to the original Pokémon Snapwhich came out for the Nintendo 64 back in 1999. You don’t even have to move much as the NEO-ONE does all the hard work for you, making this an oddly relaxing entry on this list.

Pokémon UNITE (2021)

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Travel to Aeos Island and compete in 5-on-5 battles to see who can collect the most points in a limited time. Each Pokémon in UNITE has a type (Forward, Speed ​​Demon, All-rounder, Defender or Supporter) and you must choose one to control, while the rest of the team is controlled by other players.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl (2021)

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2021 was a good year for Pokémon fans, and Gorgeous diamond & Beautiful pearl were a great way to end the year. It’s a remake of the original Diamond And Pearlwhich came out on the Nintendo DS in 2006, we delved into the Sinnoh region to take on Team Galactic.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022)

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduces players to the Hisui region, which will eventually become the Sinnoh region, and all of the Pokémon that live there. As players, it’s our job to document the local wildlife and create the first-ever Pokédex. Join the Galaxy Expedition Team to track down Arceus and find out what exactly is going on with the Pokémon in the region.

Pokémon Scarlet / Violet (2022)

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In the same year as Arceuswe were also blessed with Scarlet And VioletYou’ll still have to choose between Legendary Pokémon when you make your purchase, but the Pokémon you choose will eventually become a mount.

Scarlet And Violet introduces us to a whole new generation of Pokémon, including starters Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito. A total of 112 new Pokémon were added when this title was released.

Two expansion packs and one free post-launch update have been released for Scarlet And Violet:

• The Teal Mask in September 2023 (expansion)

The Indigo Disc in December 2023 (expansion)

Mochi chaos in January 2024 (free update)

Pokémon Legends: ZA (2025)

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Even though this hasn’t been released yet, I’m mentioning it anyway because we know it’s coming. ZA we see a new adventure begin in Lumiose City. Not much is known about ZA Not yet, but we do have the official announcement trailer to tide us over until more information is released.

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