We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA monster catching games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of monster catching games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and monster catching games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#5. Pokemon Emerald Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 2005
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
A preteen hero goes out into the world, complete with parental blessings, to become the world’s number one trainer of a bizarre, varied, and mysterious race of creatures called Pokémon.
Still, despite being made mostly of recycled parts, Emerald proves that the Pokémon formula still works. As a result, it remains an enjoyably light RPG experience.
#4. Pokemon LeafGreen Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 2004
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen feature colorful good looks and the endearing character designs that the series is known for.
You’ll be in very familiar territory with FireRed and LeafGreen if you’ve played any of the Game Boy Pokémon games before, but that’s definitely not a bad thing.
#3. Pokemon FireRed Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 2004
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
Though Pokémon could probably use a few new twists after all these years, FireRed and LeafGreen are great role-playing games on their own merits, filled with lots more content and more challenges than last year’s Ruby and Sapphire, and offering up plenty of addictive gameplay that can be a lot of fun for players of all ages.
#2. Pokemon Sapphire Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 2003
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire may be too easy, but they’re still great games that can last you a good long time.
There’s definitely enough value in the single-player portion of the game alone, and if you really do want a challenge, you can always pit your overpowered Pokémon squad against a friend’s using a link cable.
#1. Pokemon Ruby Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 2003
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire aren’t a big departure from their predecessors, but they definitely look better and have lots of new Pokémon to catch, so Pokémon fans will be in for exactly what they want.
Meanwhile, any GBA owner who’s never played a Pokémon game before now has the perfect opportunity to see what this unusual and likeable series is all about.
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See also: Best GBC Games & Best GameCube Games
Are your favorite games on the list?
Deciding which GBA monster catching game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!