Generation (Pokémon)

Synonyms:	series
See also:	Pokémon, Pokémon Game Fandom
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Generations are used in the Pokémon fandom to denote the chronological divisions of Pokémon canon. Each generation usually denotes a new setting, new Pokémon, and new characters.

The term is most commonly used to refer to the Pokémon video games, though the anime, manga, trading card game, and other merchandise are also usually updated with the new Pokémon and features along with the video games at the start of a new generation. Though anime is split corresponding to each generation, it is almost exclusively referred to by series, not generation. Additionally, the anime series usually resume directly after the last, whereas the different video game generations may occur years apart or simultaneously.

Fanworks based on the Pokémon video games usually include the generation in their headers as to indicate the characters and setting as well as the era and plot (e.g. Generation I Red/Blue versus Generation II Red/Blue).

Generations are usually denoted by Roman numerals, though "Generation I" and "First Generation," for example, are used interchangeably.

Generation I

Synonyms:	Red/(Green/)Blue/Yellow (R/B/Y, R/G/B/Y, RBY, RGBY, RGB, RBY)
See also:	Generation I Game Fandom Generation I at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokémon Red and Green (1996) and Pokémon Blue (1996) (Japan only);
  Pokémon Red and Blue (1998) and Pokémon Yellow (1998/1999)
  • Player Character: Red | Rival: Blue
• Location: Kanto
• Pokémon Introduced: #1-151
• Anime Series: Pokémon (Original Series) (EP001-EP116) (1997/1998-1999/2000)
  • Main Characters: Ash, Misty, Brock, Tracey

Generation II

Synonyms:	Gold/Silver/Crystal (G/S/C, GSC, G/S, GS)
See also:	Generation II Game Fandom Generation II at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999/2000) and Pokémon Crystal (2000/2001)
  • Player Character: Ethan, Kris (Crystal only) | Rival: Silver
• Location: Johto
• Pokémon Introduced: #151-251
• Anime Series: Pokémon (Original Series) (EP117-EP274) (1999/2000-2002/2003)
  • Main Characters: Ash, Misty, Brock

Generation III

Synonyms:	Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald (R/S/E, RSE) FireRed/LeafGreen (FR/LG, FRLG)
See also:	Generation III Game Fandom Generation III at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002/2003) and Pokémon Emerald (2004/2005)
  • Player Characters: Brendan, May | Rival: May/Brendan, Wally
• Remake Games: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004)
  • Player Character: Red, Leaf | Rival: Blue
• Location: Hoenn
• Pokémon Introduced: #251-386
• Anime Series: Advanced Generation (2002/2003-2006/2007)
  • Main Characters: Ash, May, Brock, Max

Generation IV

Synonyms:	Diamond/Pearl/Platinum (D/P/Pt, D/P/P, DPPt, DPP) HeartGold/SoulSilver (HG/SS, HGSS)
See also:	Generation IV Game Fandom Generation IV at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006/2007) and Pokémon Platinum (2008/2009)
  • Player Character: Lucas, Dawn | Rival: Barry
• Remake Games: Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009/2010)
  • Player Characters: Ethan, Lyra | Rival: Silver
• Location: Sinnoh, Johto
• Pokémon Introduced: #386-493
• Anime Series: Diamond & Pearl (2006/2007-2010/2011)
  • Main Characters: Ash, Dawn, Brock

Generation V

Synonyms:	Black/White (B/W, BW), Black 2/White 2 (B2/W2, B2W2)
See also:	Generation V Game Fandom Generation V at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokémon Black and White (2010/2011), Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 (2012)
  • Player Character: Hilbert, Hilda | Rival: Cheren, Bianca (Black/White); Nate, Rosa | Rival: Hugh (Black 2/White 2)
• Location: Unova
• Pokémon Introduced: #000, #493-649
• Anime Series: Best Wishes (2010/2011-2013)
  • Main Characters: Ash, Iris, Cilan

Generation VI

Synonyms:	X/Y (X/Y, XY, XYZ (innacurate, still used in earlier fandom)) Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (OR/AS, ORAS)
See also:	Generation VI| Game Fandom Generation VI at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokemon X and Pokemon Y (2013)
  • Player Character: Calem, Serena | Rival: Calem/Selena (depending on who the player chose), Shauna, Tierno, Trevor
• Remake Games Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014)
  • Player Character: May and Brendan | Rival: May or Brendan (opposite of player character), Wally
• Location: Kalos, Hoenn
• Pokémon Introduced: #650-721
• Anime Series:
  • Main Characters: Ash, Clemont, Serena, Bonnie

Generation VII

Synonyms:	Sun/Moon (SuMo) Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon (UsUm, USUM)
See also:	Generation VII| Game Fandom Generation VII at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon (2016)
  • Player Character: Sun, Moon | Rival: Hau, Gladion, Lillie
• Location: Alola
• Pokémon Introduced: #722-802
• Anime Series:
  • Main Characters: Ash, Lillie

Generation VIII

Synonyms:	Sword/Shield (SwSh, SWSH, SS (rarely))
See also:	Generation VIII| Game Fandom Generation VIII at Bulbapedia
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• Video Games: Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield (2019)
  • Player Character: Gloria, Victor | Rival: Hop, Bede, Marnie
• Location: Galar
• Pokémon Introduced: #810-???
• Anime Series:
  • Main Characters: Ash, Goh