
But the GBA, with its advanced graphical fidelity, is where Nintendo really began its push to innovate and expand upon the core mechanics. This was followed by the Gold and Silver sequels, which cemented Nintendo’s grip on the handheld market. Pokémon Red and Blue exploded onto the scene, becoming some of the best-selling Game Boy games of all time. Pokémon was a key series, arguably the key series, for Nintendo’s Game Boy consoles. Instead, we’ll be stepping back a few generations - to the time of the best GBA Pokémon games.

Even in the 2020s, Pokémon is still burning bright like a Charizard’s tail.īut today’s article isn’t about the latest and greatest titles in the Pokéspere.


For decades Nintendo has continually enhanced the Poké formula, adding new monsters and innovative mechanics year after year. Pokémon evolved from the mere seed of an idea into the largest video game franchise in the world.
