Do you dream of playing Pokémon on your Android smartphone in 2025?
Good news: it's still possible! And even easier than before. But be careful, not all versions are compatible... and doing things yourself can quickly turn into a nightmare 😰
In this article, we explain which Pokémon games work best on Android , the risks to avoid , and how to play them easily thanks to an all-in-one pack that's already ready to use 📲
🔍 The best Pokémon versions playable on Android
Thanks to advances in mobile emulators, it's now possible to play almost every generation of Pokémon games on Android. Here's a quick overview:
✅ Generation Game Boy / Color (GBA/GBC)
- Pokémon Red / Blue / Yellow
- Pokémon Gold / Silver / Crystal
- Pokémon Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
- Pokémon Fire Red / Leaf Green
✅ Works perfectly on Android, very light, ideal for entry-level phones.
✅ Nintendo DS Generation
- Pokémon Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
- Pokémon Black / White + their sequels
- Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver
✅ Compatible with the best Android emulators. Improved graphics and well-managed dual screen.
✅ Nintendo Switch Generation
- Pokémon Sword / Shield
- Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
⚠️ Playable only on powerful smartphones. Requires a Switch emulator and precise settings.
⚠️ Pitfalls to avoid if you try it yourself
Many people think they can "just download an emulator and a ROM." But in reality, it's much more complicated :
🚫 Corrupted ROMs : incomplete files, bugs or inability to save.
🛑 Risk of viruses : shady sites, aggressive ads and frequent malware.
🔧 Technical installation : you often have to manage several files, BIOS, configurations, etc.
📴 Android incompatibility : Some apps no longer work on recent versions of Android.
🤯 No support : in case of a bug or crash, you are on your own.
✅ The simple solution: the Pokémon Retroxmania Android pack
What if you could play every Pokémon game, from GBA to Nintendo DS and even Switch , without the hassle? That's exactly what our Pokémon Android Bundle offers 🎮
📦 Pack contents:
- 100% Android compatible emulators
- All Pokémon GBA, DS and Switch games pre-installed
- Step-by-step PDF guide (in French)
- Automatic saves + multiplayer function depending on the version
- 🎁 No root or jailbreak required!
➡️ Access the pack here :
👉 Pokémon Pack – Android / PC / iOS (GBC + GBA + DS + Switch)
In summary
In 2025, you can still play almost all Pokémon versions on Android . But be careful: doing it alone can quickly become a real headache.
👉 With our complete Retroxmania pack, everything is ready to use : you download, you launch... and you play.
No more bugs, viruses, or hours of configuration.
Just fun, anywhere, anytime.