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Current · 25–60% of the usual gap
Mid-cycle. The series is partway through its usual wait between releases.

Game Freak · 1996–present · 24 Entries

Cadence2.25 yrs
Last entry1 yr
Expected~Jan 2028
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
85 (1996) → 69 (2025)
Average 79 across 24 entries
  1. Pokémon Legends: Z-A

    Pokémon Legends: Z-A

    Latest entry|Released Oct 16, 2025|Late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 11 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Violet
    Typical release: Oct 2024
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    11 months late

    Since this release: 1 yr

    IGDB user rating 69View ↗

  2. Pokémon Scarlet

    Pokémon Scarlet

    Released Nov 18, 2022|Early

    Since last release: 10 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    Typical release: Jul 2024
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 8 mos early

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

  3. Pokémon Violet

    Pokémon Violet

    Released Nov 18, 2022|Early

    Since last release: 10 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    Typical release: Jul 2024
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 8 mos early

    IGDB user rating 74View ↗

  4. Pokémon Legends: Arceus

    Pokémon Legends: Arceus

    Released Jan 28, 2022|A little early

    Since last release: 2 yrs 2 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Sword
    Typical release: Jun 2022
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    4 months early

    IGDB user rating 77View ↗

  5. Pokémon Shield

    Pokémon Shield

    Released Nov 15, 2019|A little late

    Since last release: 3 yrs
    Previous: Pokémon Moon
    Typical release: Apr 2019
    Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
    7 months late

    IGDB user rating 66View ↗

  6. Pokémon Sword

    Pokémon Sword

    Released Nov 15, 2019|A little late

    Since last release: 3 yrs
    Previous: Pokémon Moon
    Typical release: Apr 2019
    Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
    7 months late

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

  7. Pokémon Sun

    Pokémon Sun

    Released Nov 18, 2016|Late

    Since last release: 3 yrs 1 mo
    Previous: Pokémon X
    Typical release: Oct 2015
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    1 yr 1 mo late

    IGDB user rating 74View ↗

  8. Pokémon Moon

    Pokémon Moon

    Released Nov 18, 2016|Late

    Since last release: 3 yrs 1 mo
    Previous: Pokémon X
    Typical release: Oct 2015
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    1 yr 1 mo late

    IGDB user rating 76View ↗

  9. Pokémon Y

    Pokémon Y

    Released Oct 12, 2013|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Black Version 2
    Typical release: Nov 2014
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 1 mo early

    IGDB user rating 79View ↗

  10. Pokémon X

    Pokémon X

    Released Oct 12, 2013|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Black Version 2
    Typical release: Nov 2014
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 1 mo early

    IGDB user rating 78View ↗

  11. Pokémon White Version 2

    Pokémon White Version 2

    Released Jun 23, 2012|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 9 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Black Version
    Typical release: May 2013
    Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
    11 months early

    IGDB user rating 82View ↗

  12. Pokémon Black Version 2

    Pokémon Black Version 2

    Released Jun 23, 2012|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 9 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Black Version
    Typical release: May 2013
    Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
    11 months early

    IGDB user rating 83View ↗

  13. Pokémon White Version

    Pokémon White Version

    Released Sep 18, 2010|Very late

    Since last release: 4 yrs
    Previous: Pokémon Pearl Version
    Typical release: Oct 2008
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    1 yr 11 mos late

    IGDB user rating 82View ↗

  14. Pokémon Black Version

    Pokémon Black Version

    Released Sep 18, 2010|Very late

    Since last release: 4 yrs
    Previous: Pokémon Pearl Version
    Typical release: Oct 2008
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    1 yr 11 mos late

    IGDB user rating 81View ↗

  15. Pokémon Diamond Version

    Pokémon Diamond Version

    Released Sep 28, 2006|Very late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 10 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Colosseum
    Typical release: Jul 2005
    Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
    1 yr 3 mos late

    IGDB user rating 79View ↗

  16. Pokémon Pearl Version

    Pokémon Pearl Version

    Released Sep 28, 2006|Very late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 10 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Colosseum
    Typical release: Jul 2005
    Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
    1 yr 3 mos late

    IGDB user rating 82View ↗

  17. Pokémon Colosseum

    Pokémon Colosseum

    Released Nov 21, 2003|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr
    Previous: Pokémon Sapphire Version
    Typical release: Nov 2004
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    1 yr early

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

  18. Pokémon Ruby Version

    Pokémon Ruby Version

    Released Nov 21, 2002|Very late

    Since last release: 3 yrs
    Previous: Pokémon Silver Version
    Typical release: Mar 2001
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    1 yr 8 mos late

    IGDB user rating 81View ↗

  19. Pokémon Sapphire Version

    Pokémon Sapphire Version

    Released Nov 21, 2002|Very late

    Since last release: 3 yrs
    Previous: Pokémon Silver Version
    Typical release: Mar 2001
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    1 yr 8 mos late

    IGDB user rating 83View ↗

  20. Pokémon Gold Version

    Pokémon Gold Version

    Released Nov 21, 1999|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 2 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
    Typical release: Jan 2000
    Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
    2 months early

    IGDB user rating 87View ↗

  21. Pokémon Silver Version

    Pokémon Silver Version

    Released Nov 21, 1999|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 2 mos
    Previous: Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
    Typical release: Jan 2000
    Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
    2 months early

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  22. Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

    Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

    Released Sep 12, 1998

    IGDB user rating 83View ↗

  23. Pokémon Blue Version

    Pokémon Blue Version

    Released Oct 15, 1996

    IGDB user rating 86View ↗

  24. Pokémon Red Version

    Pokémon Red Version

    First entry|Released Feb 27, 1996

    IGDB user rating 85View ↗

Pokémon

1996 — 2025

  • Pokémon Red Version
  • Pokémon Blue Version
  • Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
  • Pokémon Silver Version
  • Pokémon Gold Version
  • Pokémon Sapphire Version
  • Pokémon Ruby Version
  • Pokémon Colosseum
  • Pokémon Pearl Version
  • Pokémon Diamond Version
  • Pokémon Black Version
  • Pokémon White Version
  • Pokémon Black Version 2
  • Pokémon White Version 2
  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Moon
  • Pokémon Sun
  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus
  • Pokémon Violet
  • Pokémon Scarlet
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A
24 Entries

Pokémon FAQ

When is the next Pokémon game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 2.25 years, the next Pokémon game is expected around January 2028. The latest entry is Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16, 2025).
How long is the usual gap between Pokémon games?
Lately, mainline Pokémon games arrive about every 2.25 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 24 entries since 1996, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest Pokémon game?
The most recent mainline Pokémon game is Pokémon Legends: Z-A, released Oct 16, 2025.
How many mainline Pokémon games are there?
There are 24 mainline Pokémon games, from Pokémon Red Version (1996) to Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track