ROM cartridge
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 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 Pokémon Yellow was released on a Game Boy cartridge, but is enhanced when played on a Game Boy Color.
Generation II
Pokémon Gold and Silver 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum were released on the dark gray-colored NTR-005 cartridges. Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver 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 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
Pokémon Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were released on Nintendo 3DS cartridges.
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
Pokémon Red cartridge
Pokémon Blue cartridge
Pokémon Yellow cartridge
Pokémon Pinball cartridge without the battery cover
Pokémon Trading Card Game cartridge
Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR! cartridge
Pokémon Gold cartridge
Pokémon Silver cartridge
Pokémon Crystal cartridge
Nintendo 64
Pokémon Snap cartridge
Pokémon Stadium cartridge
Pokémon Puzzle League cartridge
Pokémon Stadium 2 cartridge
Pokémon mini
Pokémon Party mini cartridge
Game Boy Advance
Pokémon Ruby cartridge
Pokémon Sapphire cartridge
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire cartridge
Pokémon FireRed cartridge
Pokémon LeafGreen cartridge
Pokémon Emerald cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team cartridge
Nintendo DS
Pokémon Dash cartridge
Pokémon Trozei cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team cartridge
Pokémon Ranger cartridge
Pokémon Diamond cartridge
Pokémon Pearl cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness cartridge
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia cartridge
Pokémon Platinum cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky cartridge
Pokémon HeartGold cartridge
Pokémon SoulSilver cartridge
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs cartridge
Pokémon Black cartridge
Pokémon White cartridge
Pokémon Conquest cartridge
Pokémon Black 2 cartridge
Pokémon White 2 cartridge
Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Rumble Blast cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity cartridge
Pokémon X cartridge
Pokémon Y cartridge
Pokémon Art Academy cartridge
Pokémon Omega Ruby cartridge
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire cartridge
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon cartridge
Pokémon Sun cartridge
Pokémon Moon cartridge
Pokémon Ultra Sun cartridge
Pokémon Ultra Moon cartridge
Detective Pikachu cartridge
Nintendo Switch
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Pokkén Tournament DX cartridge
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! cartridge
Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! cartridge
Pokémon Sword cartridge
Pokémon Shield cartridge
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX cartridge
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond cartridge
Pokémon Shining Pearl cartridge
Pokémon Legends: Arceus cartridge
Pokémon Scarlet cartridge
Pokémon Violet cartridge
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