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Best Pokemon Games on R36S 2026: Every Generation Tested — iGC

Q: Can the R36S play Pokemon games?

Yes. 9.6/10 iGC score. All Gen 1-5 Pokemon 100%. FireRed, Emerald, HeartGold, Black/White all perfect. 3DS Pokemon not supported.

Q: Does Pokemon Emerald work on R36S?

Yes at 100%. All 386 Pokemon, Battle Frontier, all post-game. Use mGBA emulator and save states.

Q: Can R36S play Pokemon HeartGold?

Yes at 100% via NDS emulator. Full game, all 493 Pokemon, both regions, 16 gyms. iGC #3 Pokemon pick.

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· Aug 02, 2026 5 min read Updated Aug 2026 Guide Information

Best Pokemon Games on R36S 2026: Every Generation Tested — iGC

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iGC Pokemon Guide · Every Generation Tested · August 2026

Best Pokemon Games on R36S 2026: Every Generation Tested — iGC

The R36S is the ultimate Pokemon machine. Gen 1 through Gen 5 — all playable on one pocket device. iGC tested every major Pokemon game across GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, and more. Here are the results, ranked by compatibility and experience.

⚡ Pokemon Quick Summary

Best Pick

Pokemon Emerald (GBA)

GBA Pokemon

100% ✅

DS Pokemon

100% ✅

Generations Tested

Gen 1–5

Save System

Works via save states

iGC Pokemon Score

9.6 / 10

🔬 Tested by iGC Editorial Team | 📅 August 2026 | ⚡ Every Pokemon generation tested | ⭐ Real compatibility data

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All Pokemon Games iGC Top 3 GBA Pokemon DS Pokemon Verdict FAQ

Gen 1–5

All Tested

100%

GBA Compat.

100%

DS Compat.

9.6

iGC Score

⚡ All Pokemon Games on R36S — Ranked

Game	System	Compatibility	iGC Verdict
Pokemon Red / Blue	GB	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — The originals
Pokemon Yellow	GB	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — Pikachu follows you
Pokemon Gold / Silver	GBC	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — 2 regions
Pokemon Crystal	GBC	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — Best Gen 2
Pokemon FireRed / LeafGreen	GBA	✅ 100%	🮧 #1 iGC Pick — Perfect
Pokemon Emerald	GBA	✅ 100%	🥈 #2 iGC Pick — Perfect
Pokemon Ruby / Sapphire	GBA	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — Hoenn region
Pokemon HeartGold / SoulSilver	NDS	✅ 100%	🥉 #3 iGC Pick — Perfect
Pokemon Diamond / Pearl / Platinum	NDS	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — Sinnoh region
Pokemon Black / White	NDS	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — Best story
Pokemon Black 2 / White 2	NDS	✅ 100%	✅ Perfect — Best sequel
Pokemon X / Y	3DS	❌ N/A	❌ Not supported — 3DS only

🏆 iGC Top 3 Pokemon Games for R36S

🮧 #1 iGC Pick

Pokemon FireRed / LeafGreen (GBA)

100% compatibility, perfect save system, all 151 original Pokemon. The definitive Gen 1 remake runs flawlessly. Best starting point for new players. iGC's #1 Pokemon recommendation for R36S.

🥈 #2 iGC Pick

Pokemon Emerald (GBA)

100% compatibility, Battle Frontier, all 386 Pokemon accessible. The best Gen 3 game runs perfectly. 60+ hours of content. Post-game Battle Frontier adds 100+ more hours. iGC's top GBA Pokemon pick.

🥉 #3 iGC Pick

Pokemon HeartGold / SoulSilver (NDS)

100% compatibility via NDS emulator. The greatest Pokemon remake ever made. 2 full regions (Johto + Kanto), 16 gyms, 493 Pokemon. Pokemon follow you on screen. Perfect on R36S.

🎮 GBA Pokemon — Perfect on R36S

✅ GBA Pokemon verdict: All GBA Pokemon games run at 100% on R36S. FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald — all perfect. Use mGBA emulator for best results. Save states work perfectly as a replacement for the battery save. iGC's top recommendation: Pokemon Emerald.

🎮 DS Pokemon — Perfect on R36S

✅ DS Pokemon verdict: All NDS Pokemon games run at 100% on R36S via DraStic or MelonDS emulator. HeartGold/SoulSilver, Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, Black/White, Black 2/White 2 — all perfect. The R36S screen is ideal for DS Pokemon games. Touch screen features work via the analog stick.

💡 Save tip: GBA Pokemon games use battery saves that may not persist between sessions on emulators. Always use save states (not in-game saves) on R36S to ensure your progress is saved. HeartGold/SoulSilver and DS games save normally via the emulator save system.

✅ 9.6/10 — R36S is the Ultimate Pokemon Handheld

The R36S scores 9.6/10 for Pokemon — our second-highest genre score. Gen 1 through Gen 5 all run at 100%. GB, GBC, GBA, and NDS Pokemon all perfect. That's 11 mainline Pokemon games completable on one $79.99 device.

For Pokemon fans, the R36S is the definitive handheld. Play every classic Pokemon game from Red/Blue to Black 2/White 2 in your pocket. iGC Pokemon score: 9.6/10.

❓ Pokemon on R36S FAQ

Can the R36S play Pokemon games?

Yes — 9.6/10 iGC Pokemon score. All Gen 1–5 Pokemon games run at 100%. GB/GBC/GBA/NDS Pokemon all perfect. FireRed, Emerald, HeartGold, Black/White all completable. 3DS Pokemon (X/Y, Sun/Moon) not supported. The R36S is the ultimate classic Pokemon handheld.

Does Pokemon Emerald work on R36S?

Yes — Pokemon Emerald (GBA) runs at 100% on R36S. Perfect compatibility, all 386 Pokemon, Battle Frontier, all post-game content. Use mGBA emulator. Use save states instead of in-game saves to ensure progress is kept. iGC's #2 Pokemon pick for R36S.

Can R36S play Pokemon HeartGold?

Yes — Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (NDS) runs at 100% on R36S via NDS emulator. Full game completable, all 493 Pokemon, both Johto and Kanto regions, all 16 gyms. Pokemon follow you on screen. iGC's #3 Pokemon pick and the best DS Pokemon experience on R36S.

⚡ R36S — Ultimate Pokemon Machine · $79.99

Gen 1–5 all included · FireRed · Emerald · HeartGold · 4.70★ from 2,837 buyers

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