The R36S plays every Pokemon game ever made. FireRed, Emerald, HeartGold, Black 2, Crystal — every Pokemon generation from Gen 1 to Gen 5 runs at 100% on R36S. iGC tested every mainline Pokemon title. Here are the definitive rankings.
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🏆 Every Pokemon Game on R36S — iGC Complete Rankings
| Rank | Game | Score | Platform | Compat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pokemon Emerald | 10/10 | GBA | 100% |
| #2 | Pokemon HeartGold / SoulSilver | 10/10 | DS | 100% |
| #3 | Pokemon FireRed / LeafGreen | 9.5/10 | GBA | 100% |
| #4 | Pokemon Black 2 / White 2 | 9.5/10 | DS | 100% |
| #5 | Pokemon Platinum | 9.5/10 | DS | 100% |
| #6 | Pokemon Crystal | 9.5/10 | GBC | 100% |
| #7 | Pokemon Gold / Silver | 9.5/10 | GBC | 100% |
| #8 | Pokemon Red / Blue | 9/10 | GBC | 100% |
| #9 | Pokemon Ruby / Sapphire | 9/10 | GBA | 100% |
| #10 | Pokemon Black / White | 9/10 | DS | 100% |
⚡ GBA Pokemon on R36S — Gen 3 — All at 100%
The definitive Gen 3. Battle Frontier. Rayquaza. 386 Pokemon. iGC: 10/10. 40-80h. Best GBA Pokemon.
Gen 1 remake. Kanto. 151 Pokemon. iGC: 9.5/10. 25-40h. Best starting point for beginners.
Hoenn region. Groudon/Kyogre. iGC: 9/10. 30-50h. Play Emerald instead for best experience.
Play as a Pokemon. Dungeon crawler. iGC: 8.5/10. 20-30h. Emotional story.
🎮 DS Pokemon on R36S — Gen 4 & 5 — All at 100%
The greatest Pokemon games ever made. Gen 2 remakes. Johto + Kanto. 16 gyms. Pokemon follow you. 60-100h. iGC #1 DS Pokemon pick.
Best Gen 5. Sequel story. Pokemon World Tournament. 649 Pokemon. 40-70h. Most content-rich DS Pokemon.
Best Gen 4. Distortion World. Battle Frontier. 210 Pokemon pre-National Dex. 40-70h.
Best Pokemon story. Unova region. N and Team Plasma. 156 new Pokemon. 30-50h.
🔵 GBC Pokemon on R36S — Gen 1 & 2 — All at 100%
| Game | Score | Why Play |
|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Crystal | 9.5/10 | Best Gen 2. Suicune story. Battle Tower. Play as girl. |
| Pokemon Gold / Silver | 9.5/10 | Johto + Kanto. 16 gyms. Day/night system. |
| Pokemon Red / Blue / Yellow | 9/10 | The originals. 151 Pokemon. Nostalgia 10/10. |
💡 Pokemon Tips for R36S
Menu + R2 (hold) for 2x speed. Essential for EV training, grinding levels, and hatching eggs. Saves hours.
Menu + R1 before every legendary encounter. If it runs or you accidentally faint it, load state and try again.
Set your R36S system clock correctly for Gold/Silver/Crystal. Day/night affects Pokemon spawns and events.
DS Pokemon games use touchscreen for some features. R36S emulates DS touchscreen via the right analog stick in DraStic.
❓ FAQ
Yes. All Pokemon games from Gen 1 to Gen 5 run at 100% on R36S. GBC (Red/Blue/Gold/Silver/Crystal), GBA (FireRed/Emerald/Ruby), and DS (HeartGold/Platinum/Black 2) all fully supported.
iGC top 3: Pokemon Emerald (GBA, 10/10), HeartGold/SoulSilver (DS, 10/10), Black 2/White 2 (DS, 9.5/10). For beginners: start with FireRed (GBA). For the best experience: Emerald or HeartGold.
Yes. Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver (DS) run at 100% on R36S. Full game, all 16 gyms, Johto and Kanto, Pokemon following you. iGC score 10/10. 60-100h. The greatest Pokemon games ever made.
Yes. Pokemon Emerald (GBA) runs at 100% on R36S. Full game, Battle Frontier, all 386 Pokemon accessible. iGC score 10/10. 40-80h. The best GBA Pokemon game.
Yes. R36S plays all DS Pokemon games at 100%: HeartGold, SoulSilver, Platinum, Diamond, Pearl, Black, White, Black 2, White 2. DS emulation is fully supported via DraStic or MelonDS core.
