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Which 3DS or DS Pokémon games should I start with?

WildWorld1996
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I got a 3DS earlier this year, but haven't gotten any games for it just yet. Which Pokémon games for it do you think I should play first?

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  • Scashowian
    Scashowian Member Posts: 269 ✭✭
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    #2

    Pokemon X, and Y.

  • MajorBrendan
    MajorBrendan Member Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭✭
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    #3

    X and y if you want to go 3ds.

  • MLGnyancat25143
    MLGnyancat25143 Member Posts: 1 ✭
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    #4

    I've heard X/Y and ORAS are the most popular 3DS games, as for DS games, I'd say any of the Gen 5 games, that is if you can afford them.

  • clasingla
    clasingla Member Posts: 3,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    #5

    x and y its my favorite mainline game

    Super mystery dungeon its the best game ever

  • Scashowian
    Scashowian Member Posts: 269 ✭✭
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    #6

    do a nuzlocke on Y. I beg you.

  • TheJeffers
    TheJeffers Member Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If you can, I recommend playing through the DS games. Easily the peak of the franchise. Start with Platinum, then HGSS, then BW and its sequel.

  • Eremas
    Eremas Member Posts: 985 ✭✭✭
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    If you can still get the yellow version play that. Then Gen 7 either moon or ultra sun(ultra games are better). Then I would say Crystal. Then HGSS. And round it off with Platinum and X.

  • TheJeffers
    TheJeffers Member Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would say play Red or Blue over Yellow, because it is a different experience. But playing through gen 1 in some form is worth experiencing if you haven't before.

    Similarly I would give Crystal a try if you can, but I think HGSS is a better replacement for GSC than FRLG for RBY.

    I guess the only gen you would be missing on the 3DS is gen 3. On the plus side, you would miss gen 3.

    But yes, if you can RBY>HGSS>Platinum>BW>BW2 would be my recommended order, assuming no access to other platforms.

  • MonstaDash
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    You wont be able to afford any of the DS games, start with XY for 3DS. If you insist about starting with a DS title then get Platinum.

  • TheJeffers
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    #11

    If only there was a way to play the DS games without buying expensive second hand copies. Sadly Nintendo offer no options on their official firmware.

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