Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>has cemented itself as one of the biggest media franchises of all time with some of the most iconic movies, anime series episodes, trading and playing cards, and of course, video games.<\/p>
You can\u2019t call Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>a total package if it weren\u2019t for its video games that continue to grow in terms of popularity, number, and quality through the years. The first set of Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>games was released by Game Freak in 1996. These were Pok\u00e9mon Red <\/em>and Blue<\/em>, which became available for the Game Boy console.<\/p>
Since then, more than 30 different video games (both from the mainline and spinoff titles) have built the whole\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon\u00a0<\/em>series, with the most recent reveals being\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Violet\u2014<\/em>the first two games of the ninth generation, which are set for release Nov. 18.<\/p>
One of the most interesting factors highlighted in every game, especially in the mainline series of titles, is the Pok\u00e9mon that serves as the cover art for them. Most video games\u2019 names are themed based on their cover Pok\u00e9mon, with examples such as\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon Ruby\u00a0<\/em>making the Ground-type but red-colored Groudon, and\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon Sapphire\u00a0<\/em>centering around the Water-type and blue-colored Kyogre.<\/p>
Some fans have their favorite games due to that particular edition being their first or possibly because they became attached to them for whatever reason. As expected, some were also received well by critics, even if the commercial side wasn\u2019t as successful. Other games have introduced more advanced integrations throughout the years.<\/p>
With that being said, here\u2019s our take on the top 10 best Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>games of all time, ranked according to their quality, fan reception, and overall impact on the series and the community.<\/p>
