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Despite being one of the longest-running series in gaming, Pok\u00e9mon's latest games continue to garner a huge worldwide audience and score consistently well in reviews, with over 440 million Pok\u00e9mon games sold around the globe since 1996. Here are the most popular Pok\u00e9mon games of all time, ranked by sales numbers. 10) Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - 14.65 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are the most recent main-series Pok\u00e9mon games, though they're about to be eclipsed by Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet come November. These remakes of Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl received mixed reviews from critics, but they did extremely well in sales and prompted players who started out with Generation IV to pick up the series again. Even though these remakes' difficulty was significantly toned down from the originals, that last Cynthia fight will never not be rage-inducingly hard. 9) Pok\u00e9mon Black and White - 15.64 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Black and White are fondly remembered by a lot of players for their excellent story, a rarity in the Pok\u00e9mon series. While most of the other games on this list are simply about catching 'em all and becoming the very best like no one ever was, Black and White made players question whether Pok\u00e9mon themselves even wanted to be captured or used in battle. These two titles also marked the last of the sprite-based Pok\u00e9mon games since the jump to the 3DS saw the series move into full 3D. Now that Generation IV has been remade for the Switch, some players are asking when Generation V will get the remake treatment it deserves. 8) Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire - 16.22 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire were the first main series Pok\u00e9mon titles to appear on the Game Boy Advance, which prompted a huge graphical leap forward for the series. While much has been made out of IGN's famous \"too much water\" criticism of the Hoenn region and the nonsensical beliefs of Team Magma and Team Aqua, Ruby and Sapphire were influential enough to receive a superior third title, Pok\u00e9mon Emerald, several years later. Their somewhat panned remakes, Pok\u00e9mon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, didn't sell nearly as well as the original titles. 7) Pok\u00e9mon Sun and Moon - 16.27 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Sun and Moon took the series in a new, somewhat controversial direction. They did away entirely with gyms, a series staple, and spread the player's adventure out over the four islands of the Alola region. While not all of these changes were universally liked, Sun and Moon were lauded for their willingness to try something new, even if their tutorial was too long and a few of their characters fell on the annoying side. These were the first games to get two direct sequels: Pok\u00e9mon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which were the last main-series Pok\u00e9mon games to grace the 3DS. 6) Pok\u00e9mon X and Y - 16.58 million sales On the opposite end of the 3DS timeline, Pok\u00e9mon X and Y were the first main-series Pok\u00e9mon games to appear on the 3DS. While they were very much panned by fans for a multitude of reasons\u2014a boring story, uninteresting region, and clunky 3D graphics\u2014they made it onto the bestseller list simply because fans wanted to see what Pok\u00e9mon would look like in true 3D. More recent Pok\u00e9mon titles have captured the 3D effect much better, but we do owe it to X and Y for starting the trend. 5) Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl - 17.67 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl are some of the most well-liked games in the franchise, so it makes sense that they'd crack the top five in terms of sales numbers. After branching out a little with Ruby and Sapphire's Team Magma and Aqua, developer Game Freak brought Diamond and Pearl's Team Galactic a little closer to the series' original bad guys, Team Rocket. The Sinnoh region was large and varied, the battles were challenging, and there was a decently-long postgame that kept fans playing long after the credits rolled. If you want to experience the best of Generation IV, it's best to skip Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl altogether and just play the originals. 4) Pok\u00e9mon Gold and Silver - 23.73 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Gold and Silver followed the explosive success of Red, Blue, and Green, the first three Pok\u00e9mon games. Gold and Silver are some of the largest Pok\u00e9mon games to date: after exploring the Johto region and defeating its champion, players could travel back to a changed Kanto and defeat its leaders all over again, culminating in a dramatic battle at the top of Mt. Silver. These games introduced mechanics that would become series staples, including Pok\u00e9mon breeding, a day-night cycle, and postgame content. They still hold up today, though their remakes Pok\u00e9mon HeartGold and SoulSilver are arguably worth playing even more. 3) Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield - 24.27 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield's placement might be surprising to hardcore Pok\u00e9mon fans. The first main-series game to appear on a console rather than a handheld, Sword and Shield had players traveling through the U.K.-inspired Galar region and introduced the Wild Area, a place where players could team up to fight raid battles against gigantic Pok\u00e9mon. While superfans panned these games for their lack of a full national Pok\u00e9dex, no true co-op play, and rough-looking graphics, Sword and Shield still did exceptionally well in sales. 2) Pok\u00e9mon Red, Blue, and Green - 31.05 million sales These were the games that started it all. Pok\u00e9mon Red and Blue, the passion project of series creator Satoshi Tajiri, burst onto the scene thanks to their 151 catchable Pocket Monsters, multiplayer trading and battling, and secret-filled world to explore. Even today, the Pok\u00e9mon first introduced in these games are among the most recognizable in the series. (Is there anything they haven't slapped Pikachu on yet?) The 31.05 million sales number also includes sales of Pok\u00e9mon Green, the Japan-exclusive game that was renamed Pok\u00e9mon Blue for its U.S. version. While Red, Blue, and Green don't hold up very well today, their many remakes and remasters still have that touch of Pok\u00e9mon magic. 1) Pok\u00e9mon Go - over 1 billion downloads Surprised? You shouldn't be. Pok\u00e9mon Go took over the world when it was released, quickly amassing millions of daily players. Fans were enamored by the idea of being able to carry their Pok\u00e9mon with them, catch 'em all in real-world locations, and face off with friends in raid battles. While the game has settled down since its launch, developer Niantic still hosts real-world Pok\u00e9mon Go Fests, where players flock to catch Pok\u00e9mon and meet up with other fans. If you think about it, that's what the series is really all about. The most popular non-Go spin-off game: Pok\u00e9mon Stadium

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Even though these remakes' difficulty was significantly toned down from the originals, that last Cynthia fight will never not be rage-inducingly hard. 9) Pok\u00e9mon Black and White - 15.64 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Black and White are fondly remembered by a lot of players for their excellent story, a rarity in the Pok\u00e9mon series. While most of the other games on this list are simply about catching 'em all and becoming the very best like no one ever was, Black and White made players question whether Pok\u00e9mon themselves even wanted to be captured or used in battle. These two titles also marked the last of the sprite-based Pok\u00e9mon games since the jump to the 3DS saw the series move into full 3D. Now that Generation IV has been remade for the Switch, some players are asking when Generation V will get the remake treatment it deserves. 8) Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire - 16.22 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire were the first main series Pok\u00e9mon titles to appear on the Game Boy Advance, which prompted a huge graphical leap forward for the series. While much has been made out of IGN's famous \"too much water\" criticism of the Hoenn region and the nonsensical beliefs of Team Magma and Team Aqua, Ruby and Sapphire were influential enough to receive a superior third title, Pok\u00e9mon Emerald, several years later. Their somewhat panned remakes, Pok\u00e9mon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, didn't sell nearly as well as the original titles. 7) Pok\u00e9mon Sun and Moon - 16.27 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Sun and Moon took the series in a new, somewhat controversial direction. They did away entirely with gyms, a series staple, and spread the player's adventure out over the four islands of the Alola region. While not all of these changes were universally liked, Sun and Moon were lauded for their willingness to try something new, even if their tutorial was too long and a few of their characters fell on the annoying side. These were the first games to get two direct sequels: Pok\u00e9mon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which were the last main-series Pok\u00e9mon games to grace the 3DS. 6) Pok\u00e9mon X and Y - 16.58 million sales On the opposite end of the 3DS timeline, Pok\u00e9mon X and Y were the first main-series Pok\u00e9mon games to appear on the 3DS. While they were very much panned by fans for a multitude of reasons\u2014a boring story, uninteresting region, and clunky 3D graphics\u2014they made it onto the bestseller list simply because fans wanted to see what Pok\u00e9mon would look like in true 3D. More recent Pok\u00e9mon titles have captured the 3D effect much better, but we do owe it to X and Y for starting the trend. 5) Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl - 17.67 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl are some of the most well-liked games in the franchise, so it makes sense that they'd crack the top five in terms of sales numbers. After branching out a little with Ruby and Sapphire's Team Magma and Aqua, developer Game Freak brought Diamond and Pearl's Team Galactic a little closer to the series' original bad guys, Team Rocket. The Sinnoh region was large and varied, the battles were challenging, and there was a decently-long postgame that kept fans playing long after the credits rolled. If you want to experience the best of Generation IV, it's best to skip Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl altogether and just play the originals. 4) Pok\u00e9mon Gold and Silver - 23.73 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Gold and Silver followed the explosive success of Red, Blue, and Green, the first three Pok\u00e9mon games. Gold and Silver are some of the largest Pok\u00e9mon games to date: after exploring the Johto region and defeating its champion, players could travel back to a changed Kanto and defeat its leaders all over again, culminating in a dramatic battle at the top of Mt. Silver. These games introduced mechanics that would become series staples, including Pok\u00e9mon breeding, a day-night cycle, and postgame content. They still hold up today, though their remakes Pok\u00e9mon HeartGold and SoulSilver are arguably worth playing even more. 3) Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield - 24.27 million sales Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield's placement might be surprising to hardcore Pok\u00e9mon fans. The first main-series game to appear on a console rather than a handheld, Sword and Shield had players traveling through the U.K.-inspired Galar region and introduced the Wild Area, a place where players could team up to fight raid battles against gigantic Pok\u00e9mon. While superfans panned these games for their lack of a full national Pok\u00e9dex, no true co-op play, and rough-looking graphics, Sword and Shield still did exceptionally well in sales. 2) Pok\u00e9mon Red, Blue, and Green - 31.05 million sales These were the games that started it all. Pok\u00e9mon Red and Blue, the passion project of series creator Satoshi Tajiri, burst onto the scene thanks to their 151 catchable Pocket Monsters, multiplayer trading and battling, and secret-filled world to explore. Even today, the Pok\u00e9mon first introduced in these games are among the most recognizable in the series. (Is there anything they haven't slapped Pikachu on yet?) The 31.05 million sales number also includes sales of Pok\u00e9mon Green, the Japan-exclusive game that was renamed Pok\u00e9mon Blue for its U.S. version. While Red, Blue, and Green don't hold up very well today, their many remakes and remasters still have that touch of Pok\u00e9mon magic. 1) Pok\u00e9mon Go - over 1 billion downloads Surprised? You shouldn't be. Pok\u00e9mon Go took over the world when it was released, quickly amassing millions of daily players. Fans were enamored by the idea of being able to carry their Pok\u00e9mon with them, catch 'em all in real-world locations, and face off with friends in raid battles. While the game has settled down since its launch, developer Niantic still hosts real-world Pok\u00e9mon Go Fests, where players flock to catch Pok\u00e9mon and meet up with other fans. If you think about it, that's what the series is really all about. The most popular non-Go spin-off game: Pok\u00e9mon Stadium

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Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> isn’t just one of the most popular video game franchises in the world, it’s one of the biggest entertainment franchises, period. Besides the games, the series has spawned a trading card game, a long-running anime, tons of merchandise, and even a few movies. No matter how you prefer to get your Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> fix, chances are there’s something out there for everyone.<\/p>

While the series has come a long way from its humble game origins, it’s those very same games that form the foundation of the entire franchise. Without great games, everything else would fall apart. Despite being one of the longest-running series in gaming, Pok\u00e9mon’s<\/em> latest games continue to garner a huge worldwide audience and score consistently well in reviews, with over 440 million<\/a> Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> games sold around the globe since 1996.<\/p>

Here are the most popular Pok\u00e9mon games of all time, ranked by sales numbers.<\/p>