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>Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen(RBY is considered too "old" unfortunately)
>Pokemon Emerald(Nice continuity graphically but very different region that will keep things fresh)
>Pokemon Platinum(Still the best way to experience Gen 4 and there are multiple Easter eggs and teasers for the Johto region)
>Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver(Enough time has passed for the return to Kanto to be very impactful)
>Pokemon Black/White 1&2(The peak of the 2D era and gamefreak in their prime)
>Pokemon X&Y(First 3D games)
>Pokemon Sun/Moon(Original not Ultra)
SKIP SWORD/SHIELD
>Pokemon Scarlet/Violet(Big enough "leap" from the 3ds games)
This is the correct way for newcomers.
>Pokemon Emerald(Nice continuity graphically but very different region that will keep things fresh)
>Pokemon Platinum(Still the best way to experience Gen 4 and there are multiple Easter eggs and teasers for the Johto region)
>Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver(Enough time has passed for the return to Kanto to be very impactful)
>Pokemon Black/White 1&2(The peak of the 2D era and gamefreak in their prime)
>Pokemon X&Y(First 3D games)
>Pokemon Sun/Moon(Original not Ultra)
SKIP SWORD/SHIELD
>Pokemon Scarlet/Violet(Big enough "leap" from the 3ds games)
This is the correct way for newcomers.