Every Classic Game Boy Pokémon Game, Ranked

Game Freak released a total of seven games on Nintendo's Game Boy consoles following the Japanese launch of the franchise in 1996, beginning with the series' international debut with 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 series quickly became a cultural phenomenon a year after its launch and further exploded in popularity with the release of TCG cards and the anime. Just a few years later, players were treated to the series' first sequel,. The Johto region RPG was even more ambitious, adding an additional 100 species for fans of the new series to catch and add to their growing Pokédex

Although would make its debut on Nintendo's original Game Boy and Game Boy Color handhelds, 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 franchise now boasts over eight generations of titles with the announcement of Gen 9's , which is set to launch in Fall 2022. Below is a list of the classic Game Boy titles Ranked. From Kanto to the Hoenn region, here are the very best games that kicked off the beloved franchise over two decades ago.

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Originally released as in Japan, North America received the game two years later in 1998 as. The series' first Generation introduced many design concepts that are still used in games decades later, even in the Galar region's which was released in 2019. At the start of the game, players control the silent protagonist, «Red,» who leaves their home in Palletown to become