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Pokémon ROM Emulators

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Gambatte

GB/GBC

A highly accurate emulator for classic Pokémon games like Red, Blue, Yellow, and Crystal.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS
Version: 0.5.0
Open Source
Multiplayer: No

VisualBoyAdvance

GBA

A popular emulator for Game Boy Advance games, including Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, etc.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS
Version: 1.8.0
Open Source
Multiplayer: No

MelonDS

NDS

An accurate NDS emulator with online multiplayer support for Pokémon games.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS
Version: 0.9.5
Open Source
Multiplayer: Yes

Citra

3DS

The leading emulator for Pokémon X/Y, Sun/Moon, and other 3DS titles.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version: Nightly
Open Source
Multiplayer: Yes

mGBA

GBA

A modern, highly accurate GBA emulator that supports Pokémon ROM hacks and save states.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version: 0.10.0
Open Source
Multiplayer: Yes

DeSmuME

NDS

A Nintendo DS emulator capable of running Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Black, White, etc.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS
Version: 0.9.13
Open Source
Multiplayer: No

No$GBA

NDS / GBA

A dual-purpose emulator for both GBA and NDS Pokémon games, often used for speedrunning.

OS: Windows
Version: 3.05
Closed Source
Multiplayer: No

RetroArch (mGBA Core)

GBA

A frontend that uses mGBA as a core to emulate GBA Pokémon games with shaders and netplay.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
Version: Varies (Core)
Open Source
Multiplayer: Yes

PokeMMO

Custom (GBA/NDS Base)

An MMO adaptation of Pokémon games (FireRed, Black/White) with online multiplayer.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version: Live Service
Closed Source
Multiplayer: Yes

Dolphin Emulator

GameCube/Wii

Supports Pokémon Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, and Battle Revolution.

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version: 5.0
Open Source
Multiplayer: Yes