Which mobile game should you play in 2025?

The Pokemon franchise has extended far beyond Nintendo consoles in recent years, with The Pokemon Company releasing various projects for mobile devices and many seeing great success. The three biggest mobile games at the moment are Pokemon GO, Pokemon Unite, and Pokemon TCG Pocket, the newest of the bunch.

With all three games having varied lifespans and gameplay, new fans may need some help finding the right game for them. Here is everything to know about each of these mobile titles.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinions.


Should you play Pokemon GO in 2025?

Pokemon GO is a geocaching title that requires players to get active to play (Image via Niantic)Pokemon GO is a geocaching title that requires players to get active to play (Image via Niantic)

The game has seen a recent shift in anti-consumer practices, with Niantic nerfing various features and events in order to incentivize users to purchase microtransactions like items, premium currencies, and event tickets. It does have the upside of letting players transfer creatures from the game to the main series titles, but users who do not have access to these titles will get little value from the experience.

Also read: 5 unexpected things Pokemon Legends Z-A could bring


Should you play Pokemon TCG Pocket in 2025?

Pokemon TCG Pocket is the newest of the bunch, with tons of planned content on the way (Image via The Pokemon Company)Pokemon TCG Pocket is the newest of the bunch, with tons of planned content on the way (Image via The Pokemon Company)How to get free Shiny Meloetta in Pokemon HOME


Should you play Pokemon Unite in 2025?

Pokemon Unite is available on mobile devices, as well as the Nintendo Switch (Image via The Pokemon Company)Pokemon Unite is available on mobile devices, as well as the Nintendo Switch (Image via The Pokemon Company)How to get Original Color Magearna in Pokemon (via Pokemon HOME)

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