Key Takeaways
- One Pokemon fan’s complete collection spans all mainline games from Game Boy to Switch, impressing fans worldwide.
- The fan plans to fully complete each game’s Pokedex, showcasing dedication and commitment to the franchise.
- The collection sparks nostalgia and admiration among fans, highlighting the long history and evolution of Pokemon games.
A devoted Pokemon fan has amassed a huge collection of every mainline game in the series, impressing other fans with their complete set of cartridges ranging from the Game Boy to the Nintendo Switch. The collection garnered massive praise from other fans of Pokemon, earning thousands of views and giving the community an avenue to wax nostalgic about the series’ long history.
Pokemon is one of the biggest franchises in the world due in large part to the sheer number of games and outside media made under the umbrella of Nintendo and Game Freak’s blockbuster series. Since its western debut with Pokemon Red and Blue on the original Game Boy, the series has spanned nine generations and spawned various spinoffs and tie-ins, from multiple anime series to a live-action feature film.
Reddit user Le4kedd showed their love for the long-running franchise with an image of their collection of Pokemon games spanning from the original Japanese-only Pokemon Green to the latest games, Scarlet and Violet. The collection includes every version of each game, from the original two releases to the third versions that would often come later, such as Pokemon Emerald.
Pokemon Fan’s Complete Mainline Collection Is a Love Letter to the Franchise
Fans in the comments were impressed with the collection and took the opportunity to express their adoration for the series, discussing how far the games have come since their debut in the 1990s. Others mentioned that they missed when the games released on colored cartridges to match the version, such as the transparent red and blue copies of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
The user even included a copy of the much more unique Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which deviated from the franchise formula in many ways, though is still considered a mainline title. According to the user, they plan to play through every single game in the series in order, even going as far as fully completing the Pokedex in each title, a feat that is likely to take countless hours.
Some pointed out that the user was missing some of the spinoff games like Pokemon Colosseum and several other side games, though the collection was seemingly only meant to include the main series games. The user did not mention whether they own these games despite not including them in the post, though in any case, seeing that the spinoff games were usually compatible with the mainline titles, especially in the third generation, owning copies of them may make their journey a little easier.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
- Created by
- Satoshi Tajiri