#Best pokemon game for beginners

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round ivy
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I am new at the switch and I want to try out a pokemon game, what do you recommend??

thick lantern
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For a beginner switch Pokemon game, if you are a fan of open world games, then I would go for Legends Arceus

obtuse oriole
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scarlet and violet are very beginner friendly too

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maybe my favorite pokemon games personally

gleaming perch
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Nobody have ever realized this but I think pokemon sword & shield is the best starter for new players because it's gameplay is really leading and you will never get lost in the game. Also it has absolutely good graphics / story so it'll be a perfect start
@round ivy

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If you want to play a more open-world like pokemon game then Legends Arceus is still an option but I dont recommend if you are new since the free roam is really hard to handle to newbies ( if you have a good knowledge about pokemons then it'll be pretty fine ig )

fringe lynx
minor talon
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Easiest game is the Let's go games but I would go with Sword/Shield if you want a better narrative and more of a pokemon game if that makes sense. Arceus is good for an open world but can be a hassle to get through at points. Scarlet/Violet are good as you can choose where to go and the ride pokemon is nicer and I'd rather do gym challenges than catch 30 of the same pokemon in Arceus. That's my take at least! (Don't get BDSP, it's not that good and it's just a crappy remake in most people's opinions)

fringe lynx
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True. Really any Pokémon game can be your first because they really aren’t that difficult. I would just get whichever one has been well received the best. Which is probably Arceus or Scarlet/Violet.

obtuse oriole
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I think SwSh is a terrible choice for narrative personally I definitely would go with legends or SV for narrative

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if you want old school pokemon bdsp are great

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(I'm not really sure what the hate is about it's better then base diamond or pearl)

fringe lynx
obtuse oriole
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its the same artstyle as a ds game though

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eh whatever honestly i agree any of the games are beginner friendly

fringe lynx
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@obtuse oriole here’s the difference. The chibi style just isn’t my thing.

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obtuse oriole
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I genuinely don't see it

fringe lynx
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One is pixel graphics and the other is a more modern style with chibi characters. I have liked all the other games and their art direction except for this one that’s all.

fast apex
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3DS Pokemon looked better than Switch

fringe lynx
near meteor
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SWSH then BDSP and finally S&V

gleaming perch
gleaming perch
fast apex
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but have you seen Z moves

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The Light that Burns the Sky looks so good

near meteor
normal bone
gleaming perch
cinder lynx
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soulsilver

obtuse oriole
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Soul silver Is not best for new players

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Also not on switch

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Pla isn't good for new fans either it's too big of a departure

small carbon
obtuse oriole
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brilliant diamond, shining pearl

dreamy copper
dreamy copper