Pokémon ROM Emulators
Discover the perfect emulator to bring your Pokémon ROM hacks to life. From classic GBA to modern 3DS, find the right tool for your gaming journey.
Citra
Released: 2014
The leading emulator for Pokémon X/Y, Sun/Moon, and other 3DS titles.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version
Nightly
License
Open Source
Features
Multiplayer Support
DeSmuME
Released: 2006
A Nintendo DS emulator capable of running Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Black, White, etc.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS
Version
0.9.13
License
Open Source
Dolphin Emulator
Released: 2003
Supports Pokémon Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, and Battle Revolution.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version
5.0
License
Open Source
Features
Multiplayer Support
Gambatte
Released: 2008
A highly accurate emulator for classic Pokémon games like Red, Blue, Yellow, and Crystal.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS
Version
0.5.0
License
Open Source
JoiPlay
Released: 2020
An Android emulator for playing PC RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Wolf RPG, and Unity games on mobile devices.
OS Support
Android
Version
1.20.023
License
Closed Source
MelonDS
Released: 2017
An accurate NDS emulator with online multiplayer support for Pokémon games.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS
Version
0.9.5
License
Open Source
Features
Multiplayer Support
No$GBA
Released: 2002
A dual-purpose emulator for both GBA and NDS Pokémon games, often used for speedrunning.
OS Support
Windows
Version
3.05
License
Closed Source
PokeMMO
Released: 2012
An MMO adaptation of Pokémon games (FireRed, Black/White) with online multiplayer.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version
Live Service
License
Closed Source
Features
Multiplayer Support
RetroArch (mGBA Core)
Released: 2010
A frontend that uses mGBA as a core to emulate GBA Pokémon games with shaders and netplay.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
Version
Varies (Core)
License
Open Source
Features
Multiplayer Support
VisualBoyAdvance
Released: 2004
A popular emulator for Game Boy Advance games, including Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, etc.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS
Version
1.8.0
License
Open Source
mGBA
Released: 2013
A modern, highly accurate GBA emulator that supports Pokémon ROM hacks and save states.
OS Support
Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Version
0.10.0
License
Open Source
Features
Multiplayer Support