when did pokemon sun and moon come out

Pokémon Sun and Moon were released on November 18, 2016 in North America, Australia, and Japan, and on November 23, 2016 in Europe.

Release timing

• North America: November 18, 2016

• Japan: November 18, 2016

• Australia: November 18, 2016

• Europe: November 23, 2016

Quick note

The games launched on Nintendo 3DS and marked the start of Generation VII.