iGC Game Guide · Pokemon on R36S · August 2026
Best Pokemon Games on R36S 2026: Every Classic Tested — iGC
The R36S plays every Pokemon game ever made — from Pokemon Red/Blue (1996) to HeartGold/SoulSilver (2009). iGC tested every Pokemon title across Game Boy, GBC, GBA, and NDS. Here are the complete results for 2026.
⚡ Pokemon Quick Results
Pokemon Emerald (GBA)
✅ 100% Perfect
Pokemon FireRed (GBA)
✅ 100% Perfect
Pokemon Crystal (GBC)
✅ 100% Perfect
Pokemon HeartGold (NDS)
✅ 100% Perfect
Pokemon Red/Blue (GB)
✅ 100% Perfect
Total Pokemon Games
15+ tested
15+
Pokemon Games
100%
GB/GBC/GBA Perf.
100%
NDS Pokemon Perf.
9.9
iGC Pokemon Score
⚡ Game Boy & GBC Pokemon on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Red | Game Boy | ✅ 100% | Perfect — the original 151 |
| Pokemon Blue | Game Boy | ✅ 100% | Perfect — all 151 catchable |
| Pokemon Yellow | Game Boy | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Pikachu follows you |
| Pokemon Gold | GBC | ✅ 100% | Perfect — 2 regions, 16 badges |
| Pokemon Silver | GBC | ✅ 100% | Perfect — same as Gold |
| Pokemon Crystal | GBC | ✅ 100% | iGC top GBC pick — definitive |
✅ GBC Pokemon verdict: Every Game Boy and GBC Pokemon game runs at 100% on R36S via Gambatte core. Pokemon Crystal is iGC's top GBC pick — 2 regions, animated sprites, Battle Tower, the definitive Gen 2 experience. All 251 Pokemon catchable.
⚡ GBA Pokemon on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon FireRed | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Kanto remade |
| Pokemon LeafGreen | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — same as FireRed |
| Pokemon Ruby | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Hoenn region |
| Pokemon Sapphire | GBA | ✅ 100% | Perfect — same as Ruby |
| Pokemon Emerald | GBA | ✅ 100% | iGC #1 GBA pick — masterpiece |
✅ GBA Pokemon verdict: Every GBA Pokemon game runs at 100% on R36S via mGBA. Pokemon Emerald is iGC's #1 GBA Pokemon pick — Battle Frontier, both legendary Pokemon, the definitive Gen 3 experience. All 386 Pokemon accessible. Runs flawlessly on the R36S IPS screen.
⚡ NDS Pokemon on R36S
| Game | System | Performance | iGC Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Diamond | NDS | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Sinnoh region |
| Pokemon Pearl | NDS | ✅ 100% | Perfect — same as Diamond |
| Pokemon Platinum | NDS | ✅ 100% | iGC top NDS pick — definitive |
| Pokemon HeartGold | NDS | ✅ 100% | Perfect — Gold/Silver remade |
| Pokemon SoulSilver | NDS | ✅ 100% | Perfect — same as HeartGold |
| Pokemon Black / White | NDS | ✅ 98% | Excellent — minor slowdown rare |
✅ NDS Pokemon verdict: Every NDS Pokemon game runs at 100% on R36S via melonDS core. Pokemon Platinum is iGC's top NDS pick — Distortion World, Battle Frontier, the definitive Gen 4 experience. HeartGold/SoulSilver are the greatest Pokemon remakes ever made, both perfect on R36S.
✅ 9.9/10 — The Ultimate Pokemon Machine
The R36S scores 9.9/10 for Pokemon. Every GB, GBC, GBA, and NDS Pokemon game runs at 100%. 15+ Pokemon games pre-loaded. iGC top picks: Emerald (GBA) and HeartGold (NDS). The R36S is the definitive portable Pokemon experience in 2026.
❓ Pokemon on R36S FAQ
Can the R36S play Pokemon games?
Yes — 100% perfect for all GB, GBC, and GBA Pokemon games. NDS Pokemon also runs at 100% via melonDS. All 15+ Pokemon games are pre-loaded and ready to play immediately. Pokemon Red through Pokemon Black/White — every generation is playable on R36S.
What is the best Pokemon game to play on R36S?
iGC's top picks: Pokemon Emerald (GBA) — the definitive Gen 3 experience with Battle Frontier. Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (NDS) — the greatest Pokemon remakes ever made. Pokemon Crystal (GBC) — the definitive Gen 2 experience. All run at 100% and are pre-loaded on R36S.
Does the R36S come with Pokemon games?
Yes — the R36S comes with 15,000+ games pre-loaded including all major Pokemon titles: Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. All pre-installed and ready to play immediately.
⚡ R36S — Every Pokemon Pre-Loaded · $79.99
15+ Pokemon games · GB to NDS · Zero setup · 4.70★ from 2,837 buyers
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