Often cited as one of the world's most valuable media franchises, Pokmon is a household name that's been a Nintendo staple since the Game Boy. The beloved series is home to hundreds of amazing creatures you can catch in-game or collect as trading cards, with each new generation bringing loads more to discover. Every console released by Nintendo has had plenty of Pokmon games released for it, and the Nintendo Switch is no exception.With Nintendo's official Switch 2 announcement confirming the console's backward compatibility, you can feel confident picking up any existing Pokemon games on the Switch, knowing they'll carry over to the new system. Below, we've compiled every Pokmon game that has been released on Nintendo Switch and the information we have on upcoming Pokmon games releasing on the Switch 2.It's Pokmon Day! 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We also don't include the Pokmon games offered through Nintendo Switch Online, but you can check out that list below.Note: 2024 was a skip year for Pokmon, meaning it's been over a full year since the release of a new Pokmon game (and two years since the last mainline title). Instead, The Pokmon Company published Pokmon TCG Pocket, a free app version of Pokmon cards that's become a pretty massive hit. What Pokemon Game Should You Get in 2025? If you're wondering which game is worth picking up on the Switch in 2025, my recommendation is Pokmon Legends: Arceus. It's not going to give you that OG Pokmon game feeling, but that's what the older generation games are for. Instead, Legends: Arceus introduces more action and RPG elements to the Pokmon series, offering the freshness of open areas to explore, more control over encounters, and plenty of polish for the handheld. If you're looking to pick up new Switch games on sale, it's worth checking out Presidents' Day game deals this weekend. Nintendo Switch Pokmon Legends: ArceusSee it at AmazonAll Pokmon Games on the Nintendo Switch (in Release Order)Pokkn Tournament DX (2017)Pokkn Tournament was originally released for the Wii U in 2016. A year later, Nintendo and Bandai Namco prepared a deluxe version of the game for Nintendo Switch, adding new characters and updated visuals to take advantage of better hardware. This three-on-three battle system is a blast to play with friends both in person and online.Pokkn Tournament DX - Nintendo SwitchSee it at Best BuyPokmon Quest (2018)Pokmon Quest turns all your favorite Pokmon into miniature cube form. This free-to-play Switch game features a fun and simple combat system where you send Pokmon on expeditions. Equip different abilities to your Pokmon to handle all types of encounters.Pokmon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! (2018)Pokmon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokmon: Let's Go, Eevee! are remakes of the beloved 1998 Pokmon Yellow. These titles were the first mainline Pokmon games ever to release on a home console, since none made it to the Wii U. Set in the Kanto region, all 151 original Pokmon appear with varying forms from previous mainline installments. With heavy accessibility features, these remakes were a great first step for the series on Nintendo Switch for newcomers and veterans of the series.Pokmon: Let's Go, Eevee! - SwitchPokmon: Let's Go, Pikachu! - SwitchPokmon Sword & Shield (2019)Pokmon Sword & Shield marked the first installment in the series to feature aspects of an open world. Dubbed the Wild Areas, these regions allowed for free traversal and battles with wild Pokmon. Gyms also made a return for the first time since X & Y. Additionally, Sword & Shield introduced the eigth generation of Pokmon, which included Dynamax and Gigantamax forms of previous Pokmon. Pokmon Sword - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonPokmon Shield - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonPokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020)Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a remake of the 2005 titles Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team. Surprisingly, this is the first Pokmon spinoff remake ever, with development handled by Spike Chunsoft. The gameplay consists of completing jobs in different dungeons and unlocking new Pokmon along the way. Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonPokmon Caf ReMix (2020)The other Pokmon release of 2020 was Pokmon Caf ReMix featuring similar gameplay to other puzzle games like Disney Tsum Tsum, which requires you to connect Pokmon together to solve puzzles. In Pokmon Caf ReMix, you and Eevee own a caf and must serve the Pokmon who come for food or a little drink. This charming service game is free-to-play via the Nintendo eShop.New Pokmon Snap (2021)After more than 20 years, the Nintendo Switch is the console that finally received a sequel to Pokmon Snap. Developed by Bandai Namco, you traverse around different biomes and areas with an on-rails camera to capture pictures Pokmon in the wild. You can unlock new courses by taking good pictures in New Pokmon Snap, leaving for a sizeable amount of content to unlock and discover. You never know what you might find during each session!New Pokmon Snap - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonPokmon Unite (2021)This free-to-play game marked Pokmon's first entry into the MOBA genre. You command and control a team of five Pokmon in head-to-head battles against other players online. There's a solid amount of Pokmon to choose from, so you can adjust your team to best fit your needs. Pokmon Unite went on to be featured in different esports tournaments, with multiple championships held for the game.Pokmon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (2021)Pokmon Brilliant Diamond & Pokmon Shining Pearl are remakes of Pokmon Diamond & Pearl, which originally released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. As the fourth generation of Pokmon, Diamond & Pearl feature a wide variety of Pokmon to battle against and discover. The remakes feature a new chibi art style that was created to stay faithful to the original titles while still remaining fresh.Pokmon Brilliant Diamond & Pokmon Shining Pearl Double Pack - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonPokmon Legends: Arceus (2022)Pokmon Legends: Arceus is often praised as one of the best Pokmon games available on the Switch. This original title takes place far in the past, somewhere in the Hisui region. With a focus on exploration, you can freely walk all around the map to capture Pokmon, explore different environments, and so much more. Pokmon can be spotted wandering around all over the map, which requires you to be strategic if you're looking to avoid battle.Out Now Pokemon Legends: Arceus for SwitchSee it at AmazonPokmon Scarlet & Violet (2022)The latest mainline Pokmon games officially kicked off Generation 9, bringing along an entire new approach to gameplay and world design. In Pokmon Scarlet & Violet, an open world awaits with freedom to explore wherever your heart takes you. The DLC pass, titled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, is now wrapped up, making it a perfect time to check out Scarlet & Violet.Pokmon Scarlet & Violet - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonDetective Pikachu Returns (2023)One game and one movie later, the sequel to Detective Pikachu is finally available on Nintendo Switch. Tim's father is missing, and it's up to Detective Pikachu to solve the case! This sequel features new puzzles and investigations, where you can investigate scenes and use your notebook to get to the bottom of the mystery. If you're a fan of both Pokmon and mystery games, this is a great game to consider.Detective Pikachu Returns - Nintendo SwitchSee it at AmazonAvailable Pokmon Games With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackThe Nintendo Switch Online subscription service has additional Pokmon titles if you're looking for more after completing the Nintendo Switch library. Here are the five Pokmon games you can play with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership:Pokmon Trading Card GamePokmon SnapPokmon Puzzle LeaguePokmon StadiumPokmon Stadium 2Pokemon: All Mainline GamesHere are all the mainline Pokemon games, spanning nine generations of RPGs and monster catching. See AllUpcoming Pokmon Games on Nintendo SwitchPlayPokmon Day 2025 brought some solid announcements about new Pokmon games. Pokmon Legends: Z-A was initially announced last year, though a new gameplay trailer revealed the game's setting in Lumiose City within the Kalos regions. Tepig, Totodile, and Chikorita are familiar starting Pokmon, from Gen 2 and 5, but will be getting new final evolutions. "Rooftop parkour" and new battle mechanics also indicate an increased focused on real-time action. As far as a release date, "Fall 2025" is all we know for now. PlayGame Freak and The Pokmon Company also announced Pokmon Champions, a new battle game in the spirit of Pokemon Showdown. Coming to mobile devices and Switch, you'll be able to battle with Pokmon you've trained in other games through the Pokmon Home app. A Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, likely bringing more information about the Switch 2 and potential release dates for new games. For now, see the full list of upcoming Switch games for everything we've confirmed is coming to the Nintendo handheld and our predictions for what games will release on the Switch 2. Looking for more Nintendo Switch games? Check out these guides:Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.