What are you're favourite Pokémon Games?

I'm old enough to have started with the very first generation, so I'm biased with the old games.

1. Pokemon Gold - Totodile
One of the best sequels to any game ever. Not only did it improve move sets and add two new types which finally put Psychic in its place, but also the possiblity to go back to Kanto was great.
2. Pokemon Red - Charmander
The OG where it all started, the original 151 Pokemon are still the best.
3. Pokemon X - Fennekin
I read that a lot of people liked Black/White and disliked X/Y, but for me it's actually the opposite. I had a lot of fun in Kalos.

@Gator It's great to hear from someone who has played the first generation games, I also agree that the Dark and Steel Pokemon types that were introduced in gold helped balance the game and make it more enjoyable and anytime you are revisiting Kanto it's always a good time. The original 151 Pokemon have that special something because for me no other generation can match the nostalgia I feel with the 1st gen. I personally enjoyed Pokemon X when I played it on my 3ds and I also chose Fennekin as my starter

Its also crazy to think about how many mainline Pokemon games have come out over the years, if I had to guess I think there are probably 30+

@Pg13_ I really liked Fennekin, definitely one of my favorite starters. Fire and Psychic are some of my favorite types, having Mystical Fire and Psychic in the move set was super cool.

I think that depends if you count Red, Blue and Yellow as separate games, there really is not that much difference between them. Though 9 generations of Pokemon certainly mean a lot of games being released, with the Legends spinoffs being quite similar to actual main games as well, aside from almost no new Pokemon appearing.
I hope GameFreak really goes all out of the 10th generation, Scarlet/Violet was unfortunately a step back from Sword/Shield imo.

I only played the first four generations, I think, but I liked Pokemon Pearl/Diamond. Being on the DS made the graphics a step up and much more immersive. I really liked the dive ability too haha

1. Platinum - Piplup

Diamond was my very first own Pokemon game and Platinum has managed to make many things better. Sinnoh overall is a beautiful region. You were able to do ton of stuffs and the trainers weren't too easy either. Piplup is my very first starter and I like to pick it up in most of my Playthroughs as well. I also have been playing with Turtwig and Chimchar, but I enjoy playing with Piplup more.

2. Pokemon Emerald - Treecko

Pokemon Emerald is arguably the Pokemon game, I have been playing the second most. I have been playing with all starters here as well, but playing with Treecko is the most fun, because it's fast, and its signature move, Leaf Blade, is very strong. There aren't many strong grass type pokemon in this generation, so it's really worth to go with it.

3. Pokemon B2/W2 - Oshawott

I'm currently playing Pokemon Black 2 again, and it's really underrated. The previous edition was already an underrated game, but now you have even a bigger pool of pokemon to choose from during your adventure. Also, the region is very beautiful with unique cities and beautiful landscapes.

Honorable mentions:

Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver - Cyndaquil

I would have included it into the Top 3 if I haven't been playing Soulsilver just once. Being able to play in two regions with a lot of stuff going on and many daily activities, it hardly becomes boring to play this game. Seeing your pokemon following you is such a nice feature. Idk why they haven't kept it.

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet - Sprigatito

Playing Pokemon Scarlet has brought something back I was really missing. Discovering areas without knowing what's coming next. Having to watch out for pokemon, which might be interesting to you, especially shiny pokemon, was such a pleasure. The region is also very beautiful with many different kinds of areas, interesting cities and characters. Even though there isn't much to do after the main story, the main story itself has brought me the experience of me as a small child, who really enjoys playing pokemon, again.

1. Silver/Gold
2. Silver/Gold
3. Silver/Gold

white 2-oshawott(i have played once with each starter and i prefer snivy)
emerald- treecko
platinum- chimchar

@Rndmguypassingby Nice top 3, have you played any of the "newer" pokemon games or played any of the older games in the last few years?

@Gator Also I don't know if you heard but the next Pokemon games that is releasing in 2025 called, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is going to be set in the Kalos region so if you do decide to get the game im am sure you will enjoy it. The starters haven't been revealed but from the predictions I have seen many people believe Snivy, Scourbunny, and Piplup will be the 3 starters.

@Zharux11 I also really liked Pokemon Diamond and Pearl but for some reason in the Pokemon community it's not rated as highly as you would think. On most people's top games it usually placed towards the Botton half of the list. Im not too sure why they dislike it but at least I enjoyed it