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@YoshiMoshi keep in mind this isn't a core Pokemon game, that will come next year. This is a spin off designed to appeal to the audience who enjoy Pokemon Go, I suspect many of these people might never have played past Pokemon adventures on Nintendo's consoles (based on speaking to people i've met when out playing Pokemon Go). This would be a good introduction to the Pokemon franchise on the Switch, with the view of getting a different type of player in to Gen 8 when released. For me personally I see this more as Pokemon Go with a single player story you can play at home, allowing Kanto to be explored with totally different game mechanics compared to the traditional core franchise. The co-op feature looks really interesting to me too as historically Pokemon has been a very much a solo experience beyond trading / battling. I suspect you will be able to trade with Pokemon Go and that's it. Pokemon will likely only have two moves and similar mechanics to Pokemon Go (CP for example).

They probably developed the engine for the Switch, and decided to have different development teams run with it. As there aren't any major features in it, I would imagine these games being made by a younger team (and I know it's led by Junichi), to let them get important game making experience. Also, this game makes sense, from the perspective of getting Go players hooked. If they do buy a Switch to play this game, they'll be invested and will buy the 2019 ones. edit: @InsaneNutter actually they've mentioned a few times this is a core series game. in an interview, it was said the transfer with Go are one way.

Confirmed in an interview, the Pikachu/Eevee received as starters cannot evolve. (Non-Ot can,tho) Actually: R/G/B - effectively same game, with graphical differences. You decided to play the same game 3 times XD. Also, the VC release is the same as original, doesn't count as new game. Yellow - different, due to changes in story elements. Also, the VC release is the same as original, doesn't count as new game. FR/LG - effectively same game pairing. LGP/LGE - same game pairing. See, the list is now shorter XD. /joke I do understand that feeling, given that I've played the same games. doesn't mean I won't get it to spend time until 2019, tho XD (plus, new Pokemon from it, remember? XD) Yes, they specifically mentioned only Kanto Pokemon (and it's alolan formes) from P-Go can be transferred, and didn't respond to comments regarding Pokemon Bank. Also, There is no indication that LGP/LGE being a Gen 8 game. Remember, a new Generation is defined by a new roster, (typically with a new regional dex), mostly starting with new starters. (Victini being the exception, since it was a hidden Mythical) Expansion via formes, and recently, Ultra Beasts and midway Mythicals don't count. (Also not defined by the console it is on.) Sorry, long rant: PS: don't double post.

Pokemon Let's go Eevee and Let's go Pikachu have been officially announced for the Nintendo Switch, complete with Pokemon Go integration. These games are a remake of the original GameBoy games, in particular Pokemon Yellow, however played in the style of Pokemon Go. Instead of running through grass and encountering wild Pokemon that you take on in one-on-one challenges, gamers will swipe at Pokemon with the joycons to catch them, similar to how Pokemon are caught in Pokemon Go with a touch screen. What's also interesting is Let's go Eevee and Let's go Pikachu look to have a co-op mode, where two people can explore Kanto on one Switch console. More can be seen in the trailer below: It's worth keeping in mind this is not a core Pokemon game. This is a spin off designed to appeal to the audience who enjoy Pokemon Go, however might never have played past Pokemon adventures on Nintendo's consoles. As someone who's still enjoying Pokemon Go I must admit i'm rather excited for Let's go Eevee and Let's go Pikachu, the game will offer us a different way of exploring the best looking version of Kanto yet. In addition I like that Pokemon will be able to be transferred between the Switch and Pokemon Go, hopefully allowing Pokemon from Go to be preserved when the Pokemon Go servers will no doubt close down one day. Pokemon Let's go Eevee and Let's go Pikachu will be released on November 16th 2018.

Note that even those lists have errors sometimes. That's why before I add a Pokemon to the list I prefer to catch it. And sadly lists from gen 1/2 have disappear from the Internet but thanks to Internet Archive I did a backup file, especially for Pokemon Blue Japan which got special Pokemon (like wild Jynx).

The Pokémon Company held a press conference, and some new Pokémon games were announced! For this year, the games that are on the horizon are main series games with Pokémon Go elements, and features some returning mechanics. Additionally, new core series games were reported to be released in the second half of 2019. The pair of games for this year prominently feature Pikachu and Eevee, and use a graphical coloring style not seen with other core series games. During this sudden unannounced press conference from the Pokémon Company, alongside a spin-off game titled Pokémon Quest, this year's core series games were revealed to be titled Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let's Go Eevee. These games are for the Nintendo Switch and feature an all new graphical coloring style, though it is notable that it reverted back to a chibi-style for character models. In an interview, it has been revealed that the games will only support the original 151 Pokémon and their Alolan forms. An interview also revealed that during a portion in the trailer where the Switch games send a gift over to Pokémon Go, that gift was actually a never before seen new Pokémon. However, it is not clear presently if this new Pokémon itself is supported by the Let's Go games. (For example, the first Ranger game was capable of giving away a Manaphy Egg as a gift, while the game itself could not use the Manaphy) One of the goals for these new games, was to make it easier for people to catch Pokémon, as the target audience was Go players, younger players and casual players. An example of such a change, was the removal of the ability to battle wild Pokémon (note: wild encounters still happen), though important to note that players can still battle trainers the classical way. The games will take place in Kanto and was inspired by Pokémon Yellow, which came out in 1998 in Japan. Other features include the ability to ride Pokémon, as well as the new addition of a co-op mode that allows for a second player to join the game by using a second Joy-Con. During co-op mode, both players can throw Poké Balls at the same time, and battle together via double battles. Besides this, players can send Pokémon from Pokémon Go to a special Park in the games and play with the transferred Pokémon. Another announcement made during the press conference, featured a new peripheral: the Poké Ball Plus. With the Poké Ball Plus, players can take a Pokémon from their games into the real world by storing the Pokémon into the Poké Ball Plus, not dissimilar to the Pokéwalker dongle released together with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Furthermore, the Poké Ball Plus can be used as a Pokémon Go Plus peripheral. The new core series game is slated to be released in the second half of 2019, being developed concurrently with the Let's Go games. It is not known if these presently unnamed games would be an entry under generation 8, though it was reported that the unnamed 2019 games would go back to classical mechanics, as opposed to the Go mechanics seen in the Let's Go games. Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee will be released worldwide November 16, 2018. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jRtpMKLsts Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ_qtyOa5Dg IGN interview: http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/05/30/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-lets-go-eevee-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-releases-november-16 Gamespot interview: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee-everything-we-kn/1100-6459253/ View full article

I think Pokemon Colosseum and GoD are also considered "main series" (or "side series"), because they aren't spin-offs either, however they aren't "core series". I think the important point is to understand the different categories, whatever you may call them. Personally, if this formula was the future of the series, It'd be majorly disappointing and I would end my support immediately for the franchise onward. However as we know, 2019 is supposed to be the "real" Switch RPG that was hinted at during last year's E3. That makes me totally fine with LGP/LGE being it's own thing, even if it turns into it's own "Let's Go" line with future releases to better suit casual fans. I'm still waiting to see more detailed information. Regardless, I don't think this game will be bad in any sense, considering this isn't the future of the "core series" formula. I think it'd be fun to play through a 3D Kanto (even if it is similar to XY/ORAS graphics), something easy to pass the time during boredom without getting as invested in it as with a core game. I don't see why it wouldn't at least be enjoyable. I always said I don't want another Kanto remake unless it features a new story taking place years after GSC (or a prequel), so lets hope it isn't just a watered down RGBY. In summary, I'm totally okay with this as long as we'll still be getting the regular formula RPGs, which we are. Also, something to note is that Gale of Darkness teased us with Bonsly and Munchlax before Gen IV was even out. That's probably what they're doing in LGPE with that "special" pokemon they teased.

It almost feels like a full reboot into Gen 1, don't you think? ?

Ah interesting I hadn't seen that mentioned. It's certainly the most unique core series game then, which to me is not a bad thing personally. With that in mind i'd suspect eventually any Pokemon obtained in this / Go could be traded up to Gen 8. I was thinking to myself these games and Go might well be kept separate.

Sounds cute I wonder if i'd go with Pikachu, or Eevee....(both are awesome pokemon. I love pika's cheery yellowy mascotness....and the color yellow.....>w<;;; but i love eevee's innocent fox likeness and its VAST evolution path too xD; ^_^)

Pkhex shouldn't damage your save file. As for your Treeko event, I think that certain event pokemon in gen 3 force a certain game to be the origin, regardless of the game it was received in. So yeah, that might have an effect on legality.

If Pikachu and Eevee can't evolve......I'm going with the mascot all the way Not that I don't love that Eevee looks like a fox (i have a pet dog that LOOKS like a fox, so....). But Pikachu is the cheery yellow mascot of all things Pokemon And an overall longer time favorite of mine xD I used to have a forum named after him, anyways :P (i deleted it cuz it became too dramatic with my posts about my autism over my teen years after awhile......NOT cuz i 'stopped liking pokemon" :P though posts of mine on there likely woulda lead people to believing that NOT TRUE AT ALL sort of case....lol......) Also, electric type moves FTW.