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A '''ROM cartridge''', also simply referred to as a '''cartridge''' or '''cart''', is the storage device in which many of the [[Pokémon games]] have been contained.

Throughout the Pokémon game series, all of the [[core series]] games have been stored on ROM cartridges, with many variances between them. Many [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side games]] have also been on cartridge but some have been for the [[GameCube]] and [[Wii]] (on discs, not cartridges). The ROM cartridges for the [[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and [[Nintendo 64]] are officially called '''Game Paks''', while [[Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] ROM cartridges are officially called '''Game Cards'''.

==Specifications==
* [[Game Boy]]: 2.125 × 2.5 inches.
* [[Game Boy Color]]: 2.125 × 2.5 inches.
* [[Game Boy Advance]]: 2.125 × 1.375 inches. 
* [[Nintendo DS]]: 1.25 × 1.375 inches. 
* [[Nintendo 3DS]]:  1.25 × 1.375 inches. ''(Not counting anti-DS knob on side)''
* [[Nintendo Switch]]: 1.25 × 0.8125 inches.
* [[Nintendo 64]]: 4.5 × 3 inches. ''(Measured from top of arch)''

==Core series==
All [[core series]] games are contained on cartridges.

====[[Generation I]]====
All Generation I core series games were released on [[Game Boy]] cartridges. The Western version of {{game|Yellow}} was released on a Game Boy cartridge, but is enhanced when played on a [[Game Boy Color]].

====[[Generation II]]====
{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released on Game Boy cartridges, but are enhanced when played on a Game Boy Color; they were marketed as Game Boy Color games that are backwards compatible with the Game Boy.

{{game|Crystal}} was released on a Game Boy Color cartridge.

====[[Generation III]]====
All Generation III core series games were released on [[Game Boy Advance]] cartridges.

====[[Generation IV]]====
All Generation IV core series games were released on [[Nintendo DS]] cartridges.

{{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} were released on the dark gray-colored NTR-005 cartridges. {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released on the black-colored NTR-031 DS cartridges, which are for games that use [[Infrared]] connections, such as connecting to the [[Pokéwalker]].

====[[Generation V]]====
All Generation V core series games were released on Nintendo DS cartridges, specifically the black-colored NTR-031 DS cartridges, due to being able to connect to each other through infrared. These games are also [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]]-enhanced, bearing special DSi exclusive features such as video chat and region locking. Such features are also compatible on the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Because of these features, these games all have a serial number that starts with TWL instead of NTR.

====[[Generation VI]]====
All Generation VI core series games were released on [[Nintendo 3DS]] cartridges.

====[[Generation VII]]====
{{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} were released on Nintendo 3DS cartridges.

[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] were released on [[Nintendo Switch]] cartridges.

====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Generation VIII core series games were released on [[Nintendo Switch]] cartridges.

==Non-handheld==
===Nintendo 64===
The Nintendo 64 cartridge was seen in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], [[Super Smash Bros.]], [[Pokémon Snap]], and [[Pokémon Puzzle League]].

==Irregular cartridges==
===[[Pokémon Pinball]]===
Pokémon Pinball had a special Game Boy Color cartridge for a vibration feature.

===[[Pokémon mini]]===
The Pokémon mini was a special game system specifically for Pokémon. It had its own cartridges.

==Gallery==
===Game Boy and Game Boy Color===
<gallery>
Pokemon Red cartridge.png|Pokémon Red cartridge
Pokemon Blue cartridge.png|Pokémon Blue cartridge
Pokemon Yellow cartridge.png|Pokémon Yellow cartridge
PokemonPinballCartridge.png|Pokémon Pinball cartridge without the battery cover
Pokemon Trading Card Game.jpg|Pokémon Trading Card Game cartridge
Pokemon Card GB2 Here Comes Team GR cartridge.png|Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR! cartridge
Pokemon Gold cartridge.png|Pokémon Gold cartridge
Pokemon Silver cartridge.png|Pokémon Silver cartridge
Pokemon Crystal cartridge.png|Pokémon Crystal cartridge
</gallery>

===Nintendo 64===
<gallery>
<!--Hey You Pikachu cartridge.png|Hey You, Pikachu! cartridge-->
Pokemon Snap cartridge.png|Pokémon Snap cartridge
Pokemon Stadium cartridge.png|Pokémon Stadium cartridge
Pokemon Puzzle League cartridge.png|Pokémon Puzzle League cartridge
PokemonStadium2Cartridge.png|Pokémon Stadium 2 cartridge
</gallery>

===Pokémon mini===
<gallery>
PokemonMiniCartridge.png|Pokémon Party mini cartridge
</gallery>

===Game Boy Advance===
<gallery>
Pokemon Ruby cartridge.png|Pokémon Ruby cartridge
Pokemon Sapphire cartridge.png|Pokémon Sapphire cartridge
Pokemon Pinball Ruby and Sapphire cartridge.png|Pokémon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire cartridge
PokemonFireRedCartridge.png|Pokémon FireRed cartridge
Pokemon LeafGreen Cartridge.png|Pokémon LeafGreen cartridge
Pokemon Emerald cartridge.png|Pokémon Emerald cartridge
Pokemon_Mystery_Dungeon_Red_Rescue_Team_cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team cartridge
</gallery>

===Nintendo DS===
<gallery>
Pokemon Dash cartridge.png|Pokémon Dash cartridge
Pokemon Trozei! cartridge.png|Pokémon Trozei cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Team cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team cartridge
Pokemon Ranger cartridge.png|Pokémon Ranger cartridge
Pokemon Diamond cartridge.jpg|Pokémon Diamond cartridge
Pokémon Pearl cartridge.png|Pokémon Pearl cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Darkness.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness cartridge
Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia cartridge.png|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia cartridge
Pokémon Platinum Cartridge.png|Pokémon Platinum cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky cartridge
Pokémon HeartGold Cartridge.png|Pokémon HeartGold cartridge
Pokemon SoulSilver cartridge.png|Pokémon SoulSilver cartridge
Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs cartridge.png|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs cartridge
Pokemon Black cartridge.png|Pokémon Black cartridge
Pokémon White Cartridge.png|Pokémon White cartridge
<!--Learn with Pokémon Typing Adventure cartridge.png|Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure cartridge-->
<!--Pokemon Card Game How to Play DS cartridge.png|Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS cartridge-->
Pokemon Conquest cartridge.png|Pokémon Conquest cartridge
Pokemon Black 2 cartridge.png|Pokémon Black 2 cartridge
Pokémon White 2 Cartridge.png|Pokémon White 2 cartridge
</gallery>

===Nintendo 3DS===
<gallery>
PokemonRumbleBlastCartridge.png|Pokémon Rumble Blast cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity cartridge
Pokémon X Cartridge.png|Pokémon X cartridge
Pokemon Y cartridge.png|Pokémon Y cartridge
Pokemon Art Academy cartridge.png|Pokémon Art Academy cartridge
Pokémon Omega Ruby Cartridge.png|Pokémon Omega Ruby cartridge
Pokemon AlphaSapphire cartridge.png|Pokémon Alpha Sapphire cartridge
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon cartridge.png|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon cartridge
Pokemon Sun Cartridge.png|Pokémon Sun cartridge
Pokémon Moon Cartridge.png|Pokémon Moon cartridge
Pokémon Ultra Sun Cartridge.png|Pokémon Ultra Sun cartridge
Pokémon Ultra Moon Cartridge.png|Pokémon Ultra Moon cartridge
Detective Pikachu cartridge.png|Detective Pikachu cartridge
</gallery>

===Nintendo Switch===
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<gallery>
Pokken Tournament DX cartridge.png|Pokkén Tournament DX cartridge
Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu cartridge.png|Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! cartridge
Pokemon lets go eevee cart.png|Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! cartridge
Pokemon Sword cartridge.png|Pokémon Sword cartridge
Pokemon Shield Cartridge.png|Pokémon Shield cartridge
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX cartridge.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX cartridge
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond cartridge.png|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond cartridge
Pokemon Shining Pearl Cartridge.png|Pokémon Shining Pearl cartridge
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cartrridge.png|Pokémon Legends: Arceus cartridge 
Pokemon Scarlet Cartridge.png|Pokémon Scarlet cartridge
Pokemon Violet Cartridge.png|Pokémon Violet cartridge
<!--Detective Pikachu Returns cartridge.png|Detective Pikachu Returns cartridge-->
</gallery>
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