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The '''seventh generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第七世代|だいななせだい}}}}''' ''seventh generation'') of Pokémon games is the seventh installment of the Pokémon video game series starting with {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Generation VI]], the games of the seventh generation are presented on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].  
The '''seventh generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第七世代|だいななせだい}}}}''' ''seventh generation'') of [[Pokémon]] {{pkmn|games}}, commonly referred to by fans as '''Generation VII''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|世代|いちせだい}}VII}}''' ''Generation VII''), is the seventh installment of the Pokémon video game series starting with {{g|Sun and Moon}}, continuing with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and ending with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. Unlike previous generations, the core series games of the seventh generation were released on two different Nintendo platforms, with the Alola-based games released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the Kanto-based games released on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is the last generation released on the 3DS and the first one on the Switch.


==History==
==History==
The seventh generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sun and Moon}} on February 27, 2016, the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]]. These games were released worldwide on November 18, 2016, except in Europe where they were released on November 23, 2016.
The seventh generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sun and Moon}} on February 27, 2016, the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]]. These are the first pair of games in the generation and were released worldwide on November 18, 2016, except in Europe where they were released on November 23, 2016.
 
The second pair of games in this generation, {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, were revealed in a Pokémon Direct held on June 6, 2017. The games take place in Alola once again, but with a new story and includes Pokémon that cannot be found in Sun and Moon. The games were released worldwide on November 17, 2017.
 
The third and final pair of games, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], were revealed at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference]] held on May 29, 2018. The games take place in [[Kanto]] and are inspired by {{game|Yellow}}. The games were released worldwide on November 16, 2018.
 
===Connectivity===
Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon can communicate with the application [[Pokémon Bank]], via which Pokémon from the [[Generation VI]] games can be received. By way of [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon Bank can also receive Pokémon from the [[Generation V]] games and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation II]] and [[Generation I]] games, from which they can be moved to Generation VII games. Combined with other [[Template:Inter-gen transfer|inter-generational transfer]] methods, this makes the seventh generation the first generation since Generation II able to communicate with all previous games.
 
[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] can communicate with the mobile app [[Pokémon GO]] and is able to receive Pokémon that originate from the app. It cannot communicate with other Generation VII games.
 
==In-game continuity==
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{{g|Sun and Moon}} occurs two years after the events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}. Various characters from previous generations such as: [[Sina]], [[Dexio]], [[Looker]], [[Anabel]], [[Colress]], {{ga|Red}}, and {{ga|Blue}} make appearances, with many of them looking significantly older than in previous games.
 
During the postgame missions in Sun and Moon, it is revealed that Anabel fell into an Ultra Wormhole prior to the events of Sun and Moon and became a {{DL|Ultra Wormhole|Fallers|Faller}}, which are individuals who have passed through Ultra Wormholes, and is hinted to be the same Anabel that appeared in {{game|Emerald}}'s {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}, however, she suffers from {{wp|retrograde amnesia}}. [[Professor Burnet]] who originated from the side game, [[Pokémon Dream Radar]], is revealed to be living in Alola and is researching the phenomena surrounding Ultra Wormholes.
 
{{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} are set in an alternate universe similar, but slightly different, to Sun and Moon. The events of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon follow those of the first games, but slightly diverge in its details. Some of the worlds that the player may visit through the [[Ultra Warp Ride]] are hinted at being alternate versions of Alola, such as: the [[Ultra Space Wilds]], and the [[Ultra Ruin]], the latter being a world that is thoroughly hinted at being a destroyed [[Hau'oli City]] from an alternate dimension. In [[Episode RR]], [[Team Rainbow Rocket]] takes over the [[Festival Plaza]] and [[Aether Paradise]] in hopes of taking over other worlds using the Ultra Wormhole technology developed by the Aether Foundation. Team Rainbow Rocket is later revealed to be composed of the [[villainous team]] leaders from previous generations, with [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s leaders, [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]], appearing as they did in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. It is also revealed that each of the villainous team leaders are from alternate universes where they were able to successfully achieve their plans; further cementing the concept of alternate universes. Colress plays a major role in Episode RR by sending all of the villainous leaders back to their original dimensions; when Ghetsis is being confronted, he and Colress recognize each other, despite being from alternate dimensions, showing that Colress had involvements with [[Team Plasma]] in both universes.
 
[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] seems to take place in an alternate universe from {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} as Team Rocket was never disbanded, and Red and Blue have already defeated the [[Indigo League]] and are now renowned Pokémon Trainers. Because of this, the player characters are now composed of [[Chase]] and [[Elaine]] with Blue's role as rival being replaced by [[Trace (game)|Trace]].
 
Since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are remakes of {{game|Yellow}}, characters from the anime like [[Jessie]] and [[James]] make appearances and similar events from the anime occur.
The games seem to occur less than five years before Sun and Moon, as [[Mina]], albeit slightly younger, makes an appearance in [[Vermilion City]]. Despite this, the overall continuity between these games and those that precede them is not clear.


The Generation VII games are not isolated from previous iterations and can communicate with both the [[Generation VI]] games and the [[Generation I]] [[Virtual Console]] re-releases through an online application known as [[Pokémon Bank]]. Through Pokémon Bank, [[Poké Transporter]], [[Poké Transfer]], and [[Pal Park]], Pokémon all the way from [[Generation III]] can be transferred to Generation VII.
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==Advances in gameplay==
==Advances in gameplay==
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon|81 new Pokémon}}, bringing the total to 802. Similarly to [[Generation V]], no new evolutionary relatives of previous Pokémon were introduced.
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon|81<!--DO NOT change to 86; USUM additions are noted in a separate section below--> new Pokémon}}, bringing the total to 802<!--likewise, DO NOT change to 807-->.
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VII moves|80 new moves}}, bringing the total to 701.
* The addition of {{cat|Abilities introduced in Generation VII|41 new Abilities}}, bringing the total to 232.
* A new region to explore, the [[Alola]] region, based on {{wp|Hawaii}}.
* A new region to explore, the [[Alola]] region, based on {{wp|Hawaii}}.
* A new [[Villainous teams|villainous team]], [[Team Skull]].  
* The return of different overworld music depending on the [[time]] of day, which was originally introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* Several [[Generation I]] Pokémon have a form unique to Alola known as a [[regional variant]]; this aspect of Generation VI is based on [[wp:Evolutionary pressure|selective pressures]] which occur in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]].
* A new [[villainous team]], [[Team Skull]].
* The addition of 80 new [[move]]s.
* Eighteen [[Generation I]] Pokémon have a form unique to Alola known as a [[regional form]]; this aspect of Generation VII is based on {{wp|Evolutionary pressure|selective pressures}} which occur in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]].
* The addition of 41 new {{Abilities}}.
* The player can move freely in any direction, as opposed to the eight-directional grid of the previous generation.
* The addition of the Rotom Pokédex, a special [[Pokédex]] inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}} that doubles as a real-time map on the bottom screen of the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* The addition of the Rotom Pokédex, a special [[Pokédex]] inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}} that doubles as a real-time map on the bottom screen of the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* The 3D models used for characters on the overworld are refined, and Trainers can be seen behind their Pokémon during battle, similar to {{g|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}.
* The 3D models used for characters on the overworld are refined, and Trainers can be seen behind their Pokémon during battle, similar to {{g|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}.
* Certain NPC trainers may keep their Pokémon in [[Poké Ball]]s other than the standard {{ball|Poké}}.
* Several NPC Trainers are shown to keep their Pokémon in [[Poké Ball]]s other than the standard {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* It is now possible to see stat changes during a battle.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Z-Move]]s, powerful moves that Pokémon can learn and perform once per battle.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Z-Move]]s, powerful moves that Pokémon can learn and perform once per battle.
* The addition of the [[island challenge]], a traditional rite in the Alola region involving trials guided by [[Trial Captain]]s, battling [[Totem Pokémon]], and battles with [[Island Kahuna]]s.
* The addition of the [[island challenge]], a traditional rite in the Alola region involving trials guided by [[Trial Captain]]s, battling [[Totem Pokémon]], and battles with [[island kahuna]]s.
* The introduction of {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja form]] and {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|four alternate forms]], previously shown in the ''XY&Z'' arc of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s {{series|XY}}.
* The introduction of {{p|Greninja}}'s {{form|Greninja|Ash-Greninja form}} and {{p|Zygarde}}'s {{form|Zygarde|four alternate forms}}, previously shown in the ''XY&Z'' arc of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''.
* Six new {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|forms]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]].
* Two new battle modes:
* Two new battle modes:
** A battle that takes part between four Trainers called a [[Battle Royal]], where each participating Trainer aims to defeat each other. The battle ends when all of one Trainer's Pokémon are [[Fainting|knocked out]], with the winner being the Trainer who has the highest combined number of knockouts and number of remaining Pokémon.
** A battle that takes part between four Trainers called a [[Battle Royal]], where each participating Trainer aims to defeat each other. The battle ends when all of one Trainer's Pokémon are [[Fainting|knocked out]], with the winner being the Trainer who has the highest combined number of knockouts and number of remaining Pokémon.
** A battle where [[wild Pokémon]] can summon allies to assist them called an [[SOS Battle]].
** A battle where [[wild Pokémon]] can summon allies to assist them called an [[SOS Battle]].
* The addition of a QR code scanner, which allows players to register Pokémon in their Pokédex and receive [[event Pokémon]].
* The new [[QR Scanner]] allows players to register Pokémon in their Pokédex and receive [[event Pokémon]].
* The addition of [[Poké Ride]]s, which allow players to summon Pokémon that they can ride to access otherwise inaccessible areas.
* The addition of [[Poké Ride]]s, which allow players to summon Pokémon that they can ride to access otherwise inaccessible areas.
* The addition of [[Hyper Training]], a system that allows players to exchange special [[Bottle Cap]]s to maximize their the [[IV]]s of their [[Level]] 100 Pokémon.
* The addition of [[Hyper Training]], a system that allows players to exchange special [[Bottle Cap]]s to maximize the [[IV]]s of their [[Level]] 100 Pokémon.
* The introduction of the [[Zygarde Cube]], an item that allows the player to collect Zygarde Cells and Cores scattered across the region to assemble their own {{p|Zygarde}}.
* The addition of the [[Festival Plaza]], a hub accessible from the [[menu]] that allows the player to interact with other players locally or via the internet, as well as access various shops similarly to [[Join Avenue]].
* The addition of the [[Festival Plaza]], a hub accessible from the [[menu]] that allows the player to interact with other players locally or via the internet, as well as access various shops similarly to [[Join Avenue]].
* The addition of the [[Poké Pelago]], an option accessible from the [[menu]] that allows the player to send Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to various islands, allowing them to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise their [[level]]s and [[stat]]s.
* The addition of the [[Poké Pelago]], an option accessible from the [[menu]] that allows the player to send Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to various islands, allowing them to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise their [[level]]s and [[statistic]]s.
* The player can now replace one of their [[party]] Pokémon with a newly [[caught Pokémon]] without having to use a [[PC]].
* One new variant of {{i|Poké Ball}}, the [[Beast Ball]], retaining the twenty-six found in previous games.
* The introduction of a new [[Evolution stone]], the [[Ice Stone]].
* During a [[Pokémon battle]], the bottom screen now displays a move's {{DL|Type|type effectiveness}} once the player has encountered the Pokémon again.
* During a wild battle, the player can now press the Y button to automatically bring up a [[Bag]] submenu consisting only of different types of [[Poké Ball]]s.
 
===Alterations from Generation VI===
* The player can move freely in any direction in any area of the game, as opposed to the eight-directional grid of the previous generation.
* The player now has to open doors manually, as opposed to them opening automatically on approach.
* Several Pokémon can learn new moves upon [[evolution]].
* [[Pokémon-Amie]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Refresh]].
* The [[Player Search System]] is replaced and incorporated into the Festival Plaza.
* The abandonment of the following elements:
** Counting how many of each species of Pokémon the player has encountered.
** The [[National Pokédex]], with Pokémon from outside the Alola Pokédex having no Pokédex entry at all.
** [[Horde Encounter]]s, [[Sky Battle]]s, [[Inverse Battle]]s{{tt|*|Although they still exist in the programming, no NPCs can trigger them}}, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Rotation Battle]]s.
** [[Super Training]], [[O-Power]]s, and [[Poké Mile]]s.
** [[Pokémon Contest|Contest Spectacular]]s, [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Secret Base|Super-Secret Base]]s, [[Mirage spot]]s, [[Soaring in the sky|Soaring]], and the [[DexNav]] from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
** The [[Hall of Fame]] [[PC]] function.
* The experience formula once again accounts for the difference between the level of the Pokémon defeated and the Pokémon receiving experience.
* A Pokémon's Speed after [[Mega Evolution]] is used to determine the turn order, not its Speed before.
* The following [[status condition]]s have been altered:
** {{status|Burn}} now inflicts 1/16th of the Pokémon's maximum [[Statistic#Hit Points|HP]] as damage instead of 1/8th.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now decreases a Pokémon's {{stat|speed}} by 50% instead of by 75%.
** {{status|Confusion}} now has a 33% chance to make the affected Pokémon hurt itself instead of 50%.
* [[Move]]s can no longer be used [[field move|outside of battle]].
* {{cat|Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII|Twenty-six Pokémon}} from earlier generations receive an increase in one or more of their base stats. These include {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Ariados}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Woobat}}, {{p|Crustle}}, {{p|Beartic}}, and {{p|Cryogonal}}.
* The [[credits]] no longer replay upon every subsequent defeat of the [[Pokémon League]].
* The game must now be saved before drawing a ticket at the [[Loto-ID]].
* The Language selection screen now adds Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Each language is also displayed in its own name (such as Français for French or Deutsch for German) instead of being displayed in the game’s default language (such as French or German in an English copy)
 
===Further additions in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
* An altered story from Sun and Moon.
** A new post-game scenario, [[Episode RR]], featuring a new villainous team, [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], an alliance between the leaders of the teams of the previous generations.
* Five new Pokémon are introduced: {{p|Poipole}}, {{p|Naganadel}}, {{p|Stakataka}}, {{p|Blacephalon}}, and the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Zeraora}}, bringing the total to 807.
* The introduction of several new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].
** Three new {{form|Necrozma|forms}} for {{p|Necrozma}}, which plays a central role in the story in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
** An additional {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|form]] based on Ash's Pikachu as it appeared in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
** An additional {{form|Lycanroc|form}} for {{p|Lycanroc}} which debuted in the {{pkmn|anime}}'s ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* The addition of three new moves ({{m|Mind Blown}}, {{m|Photon Geyser}}, and {{m|Plasma Fists}}) and six new Z-Moves ({{m|Splintered Stormshards}}, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}, and {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}), bringing the total to 710.
* One new [[Ability]] is introduced: Ultra {{p|Necrozma}}'s {{a|Neuroforce}}, bringing the total to 233.
* An expanded [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|Alola Pokédex]], bringing the total to 403.
* A fleshed out [[Rotom Pokédex]], including the {{DL|Rotom Pokédex|Roto Loto}} feature.
* New [[Trainer customization|hairstyles and clothing]].
* The expansion of [[Ultra Space]] and several new locations in Alola.
* The introduction of a new [[Poké Ride]] and mini-game: [[Mantine Surf]].
* The introduction of the [[Alola Photo Club]].
* The introduction of the [[Battle Agency]], an addition to the [[Festival Plaza]].
* The replacement of Zygarde Cells and Cores with [[Totem Sticker]]s, which the player can redeem to receive special, {{pkmn2|Totem}}-like Pokémon.
 
===Further additions in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
* Doors now open automatically again.
* Two new Mythical Pokémon are introduced, {{P|Meltan}} and {{P|Melmetal}}, bringing the total to 809.
* The introduction of {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|game}} forms for the [[first partner Pokémon]] {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}. These are stronger than their regular counterparts, cannot evolve, and can be customized with clothes and accessories.
** Partner Eevee has a new gender difference, with the female having a heart pattern on her tail.
* The addition of 14 new moves: Partner Pikachu's {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Splishy Splash}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Pika Papow}}; Partner Eevee's {{m|Bouncy Bubble}}, {{m|Buzzy Buzz}}, {{m|Sizzly Slide}}, {{m|Glitzy Glow}}, {{m|Baddy Bad}}, {{m|Sappy Seed}}, {{m|Freezy Frost}}, {{m|Sparkly Swirl}}, {{m|Veevee Volley}}; and Melmetal's {{m|Double Iron Bash}}, bringing the total to 724. Double Iron Bash is not exclusive to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
* The removal of wild battles, which are replaced by catching Pokémon similar to [[Pokémon GO]].
* [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear in the overworld.
** By catching multiple Pokémon of the same species and a row, the game will start a [[Catch Combo]], which gives more items and experience, as well as having a higher chance of finding rarer Pokémon and [[Shiny Pokémon|shinies]].
* The implementation of motion controls. The {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Joy-Con|Joy-Con}} is used to throw [[Poké Ball]]s. In handheld mode, wild Pokémon are caught by aiming the Poké Ball with motion controls.
* The introduction of two-player simultaneous multiplayer.
* The return of [[Walking Pokémon]], working as replacements for Ride Pokémon.
* [[Secret Techniques]] are implemented as replacements for [[HM]]s.
* Nicknames can be changed at any time.
* The implementation of the Pokémon Box, a replacement for the [[Pokémon Storage System]] that is accessible from the player's bag.
* The [[Exp. Share]] no longer exists as an item, but its effects are now present from the start of the game and can no longer be turned off.


==Region==
==Region==
[[File:Alola alt.png|thumb|250px|Alola]]
===Alola===
===Alola===
[[File:Alola alt.png|thumb|250px|Alola]]
{{main|Alola}}
{{main|Alola}}
The [[Alola]] region was introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. This island region is made up of four main islands and one artificial island.
The [[Alola]] region was introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. This island region is made up of four main islands and one artificial island.


====Starter Pokémon====
====First partner Pokémon====
The starters of the seventh Generation follow the traditional {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}} trio setup. At the beginning of the game, the player must choose between the Grass and {{type|Flying}} {{p|Rowlet}}, the Fire-type {{p|Litten}} and the Water-type {{p|Popplio}}.
The first partner Pokémon of the seventh generation follow the traditional {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}} trio setup. At the beginning of the game, the player must choose between the Grass and {{type|Flying}} {{p|Rowlet}}, the Fire-type {{p|Litten}} and the Water-type {{p|Popplio}}.
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==Discussion of Generation VII==
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==English title screens==
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:722Rowlet USUM.png|x96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rowlet|{{alola color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:725Litten USUM.png|x96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Litten|{{alola color dark}}}}<br>
! style="width:80px; background:#{{alola color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:728Popplio USUM.png|x96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Popplio|{{alola color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|723|Dartrix}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|726|Torracat}}
| {{pcolor|Torracat|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|729|Brionne}}
| {{pcolor|Brionne|{{alola color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
| {{MSP/6|724|Decidueye}}
| {{pcolor|Decidueye|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|727|Incineroar}}
| {{pcolor|Incineroar|{{alola color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/6|730|Primarina}}
| {{pcolor|Primarina|{{alola color dark}}}}
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| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fairy|FFF}}
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====Trial Captains and Totem Pokémon====
In Sun and Moon, there are seven [[Trial Captain]]s and eight [[Totem Pokémon]], Pokémon which are bigger than the rest of their species and have "auras" that increase one of their [[Statistic|stats]] at the beginning of battle. Upon a Totem Pokémon's defeat, the player will get the corresponding [[Z-Crystal]] of the same type of the trial.
 
In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all of the trials are altered in some way. In addition, the final Trial Captain, [[Mina]] has a trial for the player to complete.
 
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! style="background: #{{alola color dark}};" colspan=6 | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Island challenge|Trials}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color dark}};"
! colspan=3 | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan=3 | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Alola}}
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! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
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! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSIlima USUM.png|x120px|Ilima]]<br>{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Ilima}}<br><small>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|イリマ Ilima}}</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Verdant Cavern}}<br>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|<small>茂みの洞窟<br>Verdant Cavern</small>}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Normalium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Normal|{{normal color dark}}}}
| [[File:735Gumshoos.png|100px|link=Gumshoos]]<br>{{pcolor|Gumshoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}
| [[File:734MS6.png|link=Yungoos]]<br>{{pcolor|Yungoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}
|
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| [[File:020Raticate-Alola.png|100px|link=Alolan Raticate]]<br>{{pcolor|Raticate|{{normal color dark}}|Raticate}}{{sup/7|MUM}}
| [[File:019AMS6.png|link=Alolan Rattata]]<br>{{pcolor|Rattata|{{normal color dark}}|Rattata}}{{sup/7|MUM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSLana USUM.png|x120px|Lana]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Lana}}<br><small>スイレン Suiren</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Brooklet Hill}}<br><small>せせらぎの丘<br>Brooklet Hill</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Waterium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| [[File:746Wishiwashi-School.png|100px|link=Wishiwashi]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>({{color2|{{water color dark}}|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form}}){{sup/7|SM}}</small>
| [[File:746MS6.png|link=Wishiwashi]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:594MS6.png|link=Alomomola]]<br>{{pcolor|Alomomola|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"
| [[File:752Araquanid.png|100px|link=Araquanid]]<br>{{pcolor|Araquanid|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:751MS6.png|link=Dewpider]]<br>{{pcolor|Dewpider|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:284MS6.png|link=Masquerain]]<br>{{pcolor|Masquerain|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSKiawe.png|x120px|Kiawe]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Kiawe}}<br><small>カキ Kaki</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Wela Volcano Park}}<br><small>ヴェラ火山公園<br>Wela Volcano Park</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Firium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fire}}
| [[File:758Salazzle.png|100px|link=Salazzle]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:757MS6.png|link=Salandit]]<br>{{pcolor|Salandit|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}};"
| [[File:105Marowak-Alola.png|100px|link=Alolan Marowak]]<br>{{pcolor|Marowak|{{fire color dark}}|Alolan Marowak}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:758MS6.png|link=Salazzle]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSMallow.png|x120px|Mallow]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Mallow}}<br><small>マオ Mao</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Lush Jungle}}<br><small>シェードジャングル<br>Shade Jungle</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Grassium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Grass}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:754Lurantis.png|100px|link=Lurantis]]<br>{{pcolor|Lurantis|{{grass color dark}}}}
| [[File:732MS6.png|link=Trumbeak]]<br>{{pcolor|Trumbeak|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:351MS6.png|link=Castform]]<br>{{pcolor|Castform|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}"
| [[File:764MS6.png|link=Comfey]]<br>{{pcolor|Comfey|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|  [[File:352MS6.png|link=Kecleon]]<br>{{pcolor|Kecleon|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSSophocles.png|x120px|Sophocles]]<br>{{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Sophocles}}<br><small>マーマネ Mamane</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Hokulani Observatory}}<br><small>ホクラニ天文台<br>Hōkūlani Observatory</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Electrium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Electric}}
| [[File:738Vikavolt.png|100px|link=Vikavolt]]<br>{{pcolor|Vikavolt|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:737MS6.png|link=Charjabug]]<br>{{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:737MS6.png|link=Charjabug]]<br>{{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| [[File:777Togedemaru.png|100px|link=Togedemaru]]<br>{{pcolor|Togedemaru|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:227MS6.png|link=Skarmory]]<br>{{pcolor|Skarmory|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:702MS6.png|link=Dedenne]]<br>{{pcolor|Dedenne|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSAcerola.png|x120px|Acerola]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>アセロラ Acerola</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)}}<br><small>スーパー・メガやす 跡地<br>Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Ghostium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Ghost}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:778Mimikyu.png|100px|link=Mimikyu]]<br>{{pcolor|Mimikyu|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| [[File:093MS6.png|link=Haunter]]<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|{{ghost  color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:094MS6.png|link=Gengar]]<br>{{pcolor|Gengar|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}
| [[File:354MS6.png|link=Banette]]<br>{{pcolor|Banette|{{ghost  color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:593MS6.png|link=Jellicent]]<br>{{pcolor|Jellicent|{{ghost  color dark}}}}{{tt|*|either gender}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | None
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Dragonium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Dragon}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|100px|link=Kommo-o]]<br>{{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| [[File:783MS6.png|link=Hakamo-o]]<br>{{pcolor|Hakamo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:212MS6.png|link=Scizor]]<br>{{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};"
| [[File:715MS6.png|link=Noivern]]<br>{{pcolor|Noivern|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:212MS6.png|link=Scizor]]<br>{{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMina 2 USUM.png|x120px|Mina]]<br>{{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Mina}}<br><small>マツリカ Matsurika</small>
| None{{sup/7|SM}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fairium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fairy}}
| None{{sup/7|SM}}
| colspan=2 | None{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}}"
| {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Seafolk Village}}<br><small>海の民の村<br>Seafolk Village</small>{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:743Ribombee.png|100px|link=Ribombee]]<br>{{pcolor|Ribombee|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:242MS6.png|link=Blissey]]<br>{{pcolor|Blissey|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:279MS6.png|link=Pelipper]]<br>{{pcolor|Pelipper|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|}
 
====Grand trials====
After the player completes all the trials on an island, they must battle the kahuna of the island.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{alola color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Island challenge|Grand trials}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color dark}};"
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="background:#{{alola color light}}; color:#{{alola color dark}};
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Island kahuna}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
! Island
! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" width=80px | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};"
| [[File:VSHala USUM.png|x120px|Hala]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Hala}}<br><small>ハラ Hala</small>
| [[File:Melemele Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Melemele Island}}
| {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Iki Town}}<br><small>リリィタウン<br>Liliʻi Town</small>
| [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fightinium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fighting}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};"
| [[File:VSOlivia USUM.png|x120px|Olivia]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}}<br><small>ライチ Lychee</small>
| [[File:Akala Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Akala Island}}
| {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Ruins of Life}}<br><small>命の遺跡<br>Ruins of Life</small>
| [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Rockium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Rock}}
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#{{dark color dark}};"
| [[File:VSNanu USUM.png|x120px|Nanu]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Nanu}}<br><small>クチナシ Kuchinashi</small>
| [[File:Ula'ula Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Ula'ula Island}}
| {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Malie City}}<br><small>マリエシティ<br>Malie City</small>
| [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Darkinium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Dark}}
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:VSHapu.png|x120px|]]<br>{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Hapu}}<br><small>ハプウ Hapū</small>
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Poni Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Poni Island}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Groundium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Ground}}
|-
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Exeggutor Island}}{{sup/7|USUM}}<br><small>ナッシー・アイランド<br>Nassy Island</small>
|}
 
===Kanto===
[[File:LGPE Kanto Map.png|thumb|250px|Kanto]]
{{main|Kanto}}
In its fifth appearance, Kanto appeared in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] in a capacity similar to [[Generation I]] and its previous [[remake]]s, {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
 
====First partner Pokémon====
Unlike in other Pokémon games, the [[first partner Pokémon]] the player starts with corresponds with the game they are playing. Players of Let's Go, Pikachu! will start with {{p|Pikachu}}, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! will start with {{p|Eevee}}.
 
{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]<br><small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Pikachu|{{kanto color dark}}}}{{sup/7|P}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:0133Eevee-Partner.png|100px]]<br><small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Eevee|{{kanto color dark}}}}{{sup/7|E}}
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|}
 
====Gym Leaders====
For the most part, Kanto's Gym Leaders are the same as they were in [[Generation I]], but {{ga|Blue}} takes control of Viridian Gym after the player becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} and can be challenged.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}};" colspan="6" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation VII}}
! style="background:#{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSBrock PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|type=Water|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSMisty PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSLt Surge PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matisse|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSErika PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSKoga PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyou|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSSabrina PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSBlaine PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni PE.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue PE.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
{{-}}
 
==Alola thematic motif==
The seventh generation focuses on themes of nature, alternate dimensions, tradition, and relationships. First and foremost, [[Z-Moves]] are said to be the physical manifestation of the bond between Trainer and Pokémon, in a similar vein to [[Mega Evolution]]. The storylines of the Alolan games also focus various characters whose motives and story arcs revolve around family- or relationship-based issues. The Aether Foundation is an organization that wishes to heal and protect Pokémon from threats such as [[Team Skull]] or predatory Pokémon like {{p|Mareanie}}. In fact, the Alolan Pokédex is filled with more examples of Pokémon predator-prey relationships than usual. In an [http://time.com/4536438/pokemon-sun-moon-interview interview] with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} were named with the idea of the revolutions of the sun and the moon in mind, and how they influence life on the Earth, as a way to "celebrate life" and express Pokémon as living creatures. In the same interview, they mention the revolutions of the celestial bodies as being an interesting metaphor for relationships.
 
==Title screens==
===English title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-  
|-
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon |Pokémon Sun}}
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon |Pokémon Sun}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}
Line 66: Line 381:
| style="background: #{{sun color}};" | [[File:SunTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{sun color}};" | [[File:SunTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{moon color}};" | [[File:MoonTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{moon color}};" | [[File:MoonTitle.png|300px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ultra sun color light}}" | {{color2|{{ultra sun color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon |Pokémon Ultra Sun}}
| style="background: #{{ultra moon color light}}" | {{color2|{{ultra moon color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon}}
|-
| style="background: #{{ultra sun color}};" | [[File:Ultra SunTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{ultra moon color}};" | [[File:Ultra MoonTitle.png|300px]]
|}
{{clear}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | {{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|-
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | [[File:LGPikachuTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | [[File:LGEeveeTitle.png|300px]]
|}
|}


==Japanese title screens==
===Japanese title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-  
|-
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon |Pokémon Sun}}
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon |Pokémon Sun}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}
Line 76: Line 405:
| style="background: #{{sun color}};" | [[File:Japanese SunTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{sun color}};" | [[File:Japanese SunTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{moon color}};" | [[File:Japanese MoonTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{moon color}};" | [[File:Japanese MoonTitle.png|300px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ultra sun color light}};" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}
| style="background: #{{ultra moon color light}};" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon}}
|-
| style="background: #{{ultra sun color}};" | [[File:Japanese Ultra SunTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{ultra moon color}};" | [[File:Japanese Ultra MoonTitle.png|300px]]
|}
{{clear}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | {{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | {{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|-
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | [[File:Japanese LGPikachu.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | [[File:Japanese LGEeveeTitle.png|300px]]
|}
|}
-->
 
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation VII is the only generation in which:
* This is the only [[generation]]:
** There are no [[Gym Leader]]s, {{pkmn|Gym}}s, and Badges.
** To introduce [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]].
** [[Bicycle]]s and [[Gate]]s do not appear.
** To have three different sets of paired [[core series]] games released.
** A [[Legendary Pokémon]] that is part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] was introduced.
** Where not all core series games are released exclusively on the same system.
* Generation VII is also the only generation that did not introduce:
** Where the {{player}}'s home in the original games is located on a {{rt|1|Alola|route}} and not in a city or town.
** A Gym Leader or [[Elite Four]] member specializing in:
** Where the player is the first recognized {{pkmn|Champion}} of a region.
*** {{type|Ice}} Pokémon.
** To feature a [[remake]] of [[Generation I|a previous generation]] that had already been remade in [[Generation III|another previous generation]].
*** {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
** To not introduce a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
** A {{pkmn|Champion}} that precedes the player.
*** It did, however, introduce a gender difference for an existing Pokémon, {{p|Eevee}}, for the first time since [[Generation IV]].
** To not introduce a notable {{type|Ice}} [[type expert|specialist]].
*** However, [[Sina]], who was introduced in {{g|X and Y}} but couldn't be battled in [[Generation VI]], is revealed to be an Ice-type specialist in Generation VII.
** To not introduce any new [[Gym Leader]]s.
** To not introduce a Pokémon in the {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]].
* This generation  is tied with Generations VIII and IX for introducing the most [[Legendary Pokémon]], with eleven and tied with Generation IV for the most [[Mythical Pokémon]], with five.
* Generation VII has the highest number of core series games of all generations, having a total of six.
* This is the first generation to:
** Introduce brand-new species of Pokémon later on in the generation that were not present when the generation began.
** Not feature [[Bicycle]]s, [[HM]]s, [[field move]]s, and the [[Dowsing Machine]].
** Not introduce a Pokémon that evolves through [[trade|trading]].
** Introduce [[Legendary Pokémon]] that are part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]].
** Have aesthetic differences appear on the startup and title screens due to in-game actions, with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] having these screens match the [[gender]] and outfit of the [[Partner Pokémon (game)|partner Pokémon]].
** Feature a core series game that does not include every Pokémon to have been introduced up to that point.
** Not have [[Pokédex]] entries of every Pokémon known at the time in its core series games, as the [[National Pokédex]] is removed from the core series and instead featured in [[Pokémon Bank]].
** Have all of its Pokémon debut in the main {{pkmn|anime}} series within the generation.
** Introduce [[first partner Pokémon]] whose [[Egg cycle]] is shorter than the others.
** Not feature [[Steven Stone]] since his debut.
* Generation VII is the last generation to include a single game featuring all the known Pokémon species up to that point.
* Generation VII is the shortest generation in Japan, falling only three days short of being three years long.


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Generation VII
LGEeveeTitle.png
Title screen of Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Debut EN November 18, 2016
JA November 18, 2016
Pokémon 802 (81 new)SM
807 (5 new)USUM
809 (2 new; 153 available)PE
Main games Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Region(s) introduced Alola
Other RPGs Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Contains remakes of Generation I
Storage games Bank (Version 1.4+)SMUSUM, HOMEPE
Side games GO (Versions 0.47.1—0.161.0), Magikarp Jump, Pokkén Tournament DX, Detective Pikachu, Quest, Rumble Rush, Masters
End EN November 15, 2019 (1092 days)
JA November 15, 2019 (1092 days)

The seventh generation (Japanese: 第七世代 seventh generation) of Pokémon games, commonly referred to by fans as Generation VII (Japanese: 世代VII Generation VII), is the seventh installment of the Pokémon video game series starting with Pokémon Sun and Moon, continuing with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and ending with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Unlike previous generations, the core series games of the seventh generation were released on two different Nintendo platforms, with the Alola-based games released on the Nintendo 3DS and the Kanto-based games released on the Nintendo Switch. It is the last generation released on the 3DS and the first one on the Switch.

History

The seventh generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of Pokémon Sun and Moon on February 27, 2016, the Pokémon 20th Anniversary. These are the first pair of games in the generation and were released worldwide on November 18, 2016, except in Europe where they were released on November 23, 2016.

The second pair of games in this generation, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, were revealed in a Pokémon Direct held on June 6, 2017. The games take place in Alola once again, but with a new story and includes Pokémon that cannot be found in Sun and Moon. The games were released worldwide on November 17, 2017.

The third and final pair of games, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, were revealed at the Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference held on May 29, 2018. The games take place in Kanto and are inspired by Pokémon Yellow. The games were released worldwide on November 16, 2018.

Connectivity

Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon can communicate with the application Pokémon Bank, via which Pokémon from the Generation VI games can be received. By way of Poké Transporter, Pokémon Bank can also receive Pokémon from the Generation V games and the Virtual Console releases of the Generation II and Generation I games, from which they can be moved to Generation VII games. Combined with other inter-generational transfer methods, this makes the seventh generation the first generation since Generation II able to communicate with all previous games.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! can communicate with the mobile app Pokémon GO and is able to receive Pokémon that originate from the app. It cannot communicate with other Generation VII games.

In-game continuity

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Pokémon Sun and Moon occurs two years after the events of Black 2 and White 2 and X and Y. Various characters from previous generations such as: Sina, Dexio, Looker, Anabel, Colress, Red, and Blue make appearances, with many of them looking significantly older than in previous games.

During the postgame missions in Sun and Moon, it is revealed that Anabel fell into an Ultra Wormhole prior to the events of Sun and Moon and became a Faller, which are individuals who have passed through Ultra Wormholes, and is hinted to be the same Anabel that appeared in Pokémon Emerald's Battle Tower, however, she suffers from retrograde amnesia. Professor Burnet who originated from the side game, Pokémon Dream Radar, is revealed to be living in Alola and is researching the phenomena surrounding Ultra Wormholes.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are set in an alternate universe similar, but slightly different, to Sun and Moon. The events of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon follow those of the first games, but slightly diverge in its details. Some of the worlds that the player may visit through the Ultra Warp Ride are hinted at being alternate versions of Alola, such as: the Ultra Space Wilds, and the Ultra Ruin, the latter being a world that is thoroughly hinted at being a destroyed Hau'oli City from an alternate dimension. In Episode RR, Team Rainbow Rocket takes over the Festival Plaza and Aether Paradise in hopes of taking over other worlds using the Ultra Wormhole technology developed by the Aether Foundation. Team Rainbow Rocket is later revealed to be composed of the villainous team leaders from previous generations, with Team Aqua and Team Magma's leaders, Archie and Maxie, appearing as they did in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It is also revealed that each of the villainous team leaders are from alternate universes where they were able to successfully achieve their plans; further cementing the concept of alternate universes. Colress plays a major role in Episode RR by sending all of the villainous leaders back to their original dimensions; when Ghetsis is being confronted, he and Colress recognize each other, despite being from alternate dimensions, showing that Colress had involvements with Team Plasma in both universes.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! seems to take place in an alternate universe from Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as Team Rocket was never disbanded, and Red and Blue have already defeated the Indigo League and are now renowned Pokémon Trainers. Because of this, the player characters are now composed of Chase and Elaine with Blue's role as rival being replaced by Trace.

Since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are remakes of Pokémon Yellow, characters from the anime like Jessie and James make appearances and similar events from the anime occur. The games seem to occur less than five years before Sun and Moon, as Mina, albeit slightly younger, makes an appearance in Vermilion City. Despite this, the overall continuity between these games and those that precede them is not clear.

Advances in gameplay

Alterations from Generation VI

Further additions in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Further additions in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

  • Doors now open automatically again.
  • Two new Mythical Pokémon are introduced, Meltan and Melmetal, bringing the total to 809.
  • The introduction of Partner Pokémon forms for the first partner Pokémon Pikachu and Eevee. These are stronger than their regular counterparts, cannot evolve, and can be customized with clothes and accessories.
    • Partner Eevee has a new gender difference, with the female having a heart pattern on her tail.
  • The addition of 14 new moves: Partner Pikachu's Zippy Zap, Splishy Splash, Floaty Fall, and Pika Papow; Partner Eevee's Bouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz, Sizzly Slide, Glitzy Glow, Baddy Bad, Sappy Seed, Freezy Frost, Sparkly Swirl, Veevee Volley; and Melmetal's Double Iron Bash, bringing the total to 724. Double Iron Bash is not exclusive to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
  • The removal of wild battles, which are replaced by catching Pokémon similar to Pokémon GO.
  • Wild Pokémon now appear in the overworld.
    • By catching multiple Pokémon of the same species and a row, the game will start a Catch Combo, which gives more items and experience, as well as having a higher chance of finding rarer Pokémon and shinies.
  • The implementation of motion controls. The Joy-Con is used to throw Poké Balls. In handheld mode, wild Pokémon are caught by aiming the Poké Ball with motion controls.
  • The introduction of two-player simultaneous multiplayer.
  • The return of Walking Pokémon, working as replacements for Ride Pokémon.
  • Secret Techniques are implemented as replacements for HMs.
  • Nicknames can be changed at any time.
  • The implementation of the Pokémon Box, a replacement for the Pokémon Storage System that is accessible from the player's bag.
  • The Exp. Share no longer exists as an item, but its effects are now present from the start of the game and can no longer be turned off.

Region

Alola

Alola

Main article: Alola

The Alola region was introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. This island region is made up of four main islands and one artificial island.

First partner Pokémon

The first partner Pokémon of the seventh generation follow the traditional Grass/Fire/Water trio setup. At the beginning of the game, the player must choose between the Grass and Flying-type Rowlet, the Fire-type Litten and the Water-type Popplio.

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Rowlet
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Litten
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Popplio
Grass Flying Fire Water
Dartrix Dartrix Torracat Torracat Brionne Brionne
Grass Flying Fire Water
Decidueye Decidueye Incineroar Incineroar Primarina Primarina
Grass Ghost Fire Dark Water Fairy

Trial Captains and Totem Pokémon

In Sun and Moon, there are seven Trial Captains and eight Totem Pokémon, Pokémon which are bigger than the rest of their species and have "auras" that increase one of their stats at the beginning of battle. Upon a Totem Pokémon's defeat, the player will get the corresponding Z-Crystal of the same type of the trial.

In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all of the trials are altered in some way. In addition, the final Trial Captain, Mina has a trial for the player to complete.

Trials
Generation VII Region: Alola
Trial Captain
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Totem Pokémon Ally Pokémon
Ilima
Ilima
イリマ Ilima
Verdant Cavern
茂みの洞窟
Verdant Cavern
Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png
Normal
735Gumshoos.png
GumshoosSUS
734MS6.png
YungoosSUS
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RaticateMUM
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RattataMUM
Lana
Lana
スイレン Suiren
Brooklet Hill
せせらぎの丘
Brooklet Hill
Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png
Water
746Wishiwashi-School.png
Wishiwashi
(School Form)SM
746MS6.png
WishiwashiSM
594MS6.png
AlomomolaSM
752Araquanid.png
AraquanidUSUM
751MS6.png
DewpiderUSUM
284MS6.png
MasquerainUSUM
Kiawe
Kiawe
カキ Kaki
Wela Volcano Park
ヴェラ火山公園
Wela Volcano Park
Dream Firium Z Sprite.png
Fire
758Salazzle.png
SalazzleSM
757MS6.png
SalanditSM
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Alolan MarowakUSUM
758MS6.png
SalazzleUSUM
Mallow
Mallow
マオ Mao
Lush Jungle
シェードジャングル
Shade Jungle
Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png
Grass
754Lurantis.png
Lurantis
732MS6.png
TrumbeakSM
351MS6.png
CastformSM
764MS6.png
ComfeyUSUM
352MS6.png
KecleonUSUM
Sophocles
Sophocles
マーマネ Mamane
Hokulani Observatory
ホクラニ天文台
Hōkūlani Observatory
Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png
Electric
738Vikavolt.png
VikavoltSM
737MS6.png
CharjabugSM
737MS6.png
CharjabugSM
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TogedemaruUSUM
227MS6.png
SkarmoryUSUM
702MS6.png
DedenneUSUM
Acerola
Acerola
アセロラ Acerola
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
スーパー・メガやす 跡地
Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)
Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png
Ghost
778Mimikyu.png
Mimikyu
093MS6.png
HaunterSM
094MS6.png
GengarSM
354MS6.png
BanetteUSUM
593MS6.png
Jellicent*USUM
None Vast Poni Canyon
ポニの大峡谷
Great Canyon of Poni
Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png
Dragon
784Kommo-o.png
Kommo-o
783MS6.png
Hakamo-oSM
212MS6.png
ScizorSM
715MS6.png
NoivernUSUM
212MS6.png
ScizorUSUM
Mina
Mina
マツリカ Matsurika
NoneSM Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png
Fairy
NoneSM NoneSM
Seafolk Village
海の民の村
Seafolk Village
USUM
743Ribombee.png
RibombeeUSUM
242MS6.png
BlisseyUSUM
279MS6.png
PelipperUSUM

Grand trials

After the player completes all the trials on an island, they must battle the kahuna of the island.

Grand trials
Generation VII Region: Alola
Island kahuna
Japanese
Island Location
Japanese
Type
Hala
Hala
ハラ Hala
Melemele Trial Completion.png
Melemele Island
Iki Town
リリィタウン
Liliʻi Town
Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png
Fighting
Olivia
Olivia
ライチ Lychee
Akala Trial Completion.png
Akala Island
Ruins of Life
命の遺跡
Ruins of Life
Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png
Rock
Nanu
Nanu
クチナシ Kuchinashi
Ula'ula Trial Completion.png
Ula'ula Island
Malie City
マリエシティ
Malie City
Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png
Dark
VSHapu.png
Hapu
ハプウ Hapū
Poni Trial Completion.png
Poni Island
Vast Poni CanyonSM
ポニの大峡谷
Great Canyon of Poni
Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png
Ground
Exeggutor IslandUSUM
ナッシー・アイランド
Nassy Island

Kanto

Kanto
Main article: Kanto

In its fifth appearance, Kanto appeared in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! in a capacity similar to Generation I and its previous remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

First partner Pokémon

Unlike in other Pokémon games, the first partner Pokémon the player starts with corresponds with the game they are playing. Players of Let's Go, Pikachu! will start with Pikachu, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! will start with Eevee.

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Partner
PikachuP
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Partner
EeveeE
Electric Normal

Gym Leaders

For the most part, Kanto's Gym Leaders are the same as they were in Generation I, but Blue takes control of Viridian Gym after the player becomes Champion and can be challenged.

Indigo League
Generation VII Region: Kanto
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSBrock PE.png
Brock
タケシ Takeshi
Pewter City
ニビシティ
Nibi City
Rock Boulder Badge.png
Boulder Badge
VSMisty PE.png
Misty
カスミ Kasumi
Cerulean City
ハナダシティ
Hanada City
Water Cascade Badge.png
Cascade Badge
VSLt Surge PE.png
Lt. Surge
マチス Matisse
Vermilion City
クチバシティ
Kuchiba City
Electric Thunder Badge.png
Thunder Badge
VSErika PE.png
Erika
エリカ Erika
Celadon City
タマムシシティ
Tamamushi City
Grass Rainbow Badge.png
Rainbow Badge
VSKoga PE.png
Koga
キョウ Kyou
Fuchsia City
セキチクシティ
Sekichiku City
Poison Soul Badge.png
Soul Badge
VSSabrina PE.png
Sabrina
ナツメ Natsume
Saffron City
ヤマブキシティ
Yamabuki City
Psychic Marsh Badge.png
Marsh Badge
VSBlaine PE.png
Blaine
カツラ Katsura
Cinnabar Island
グレンじま
Guren Island
Fire Volcano Badge.png
Volcano Badge
VSGiovanni PE.png
Giovanni
サカキ Sakaki
VSBlue PE.png
Blue
グリーン Green
Viridian City
トキワシティ
Tokiwa City
Ground Various Earth Badge.png

Earth Badge


Alola thematic motif

The seventh generation focuses on themes of nature, alternate dimensions, tradition, and relationships. First and foremost, Z-Moves are said to be the physical manifestation of the bond between Trainer and Pokémon, in a similar vein to Mega Evolution. The storylines of the Alolan games also focus various characters whose motives and story arcs revolve around family- or relationship-based issues. The Aether Foundation is an organization that wishes to heal and protect Pokémon from threats such as Team Skull or predatory Pokémon like Mareanie. In fact, the Alolan Pokédex is filled with more examples of Pokémon predator-prey relationships than usual. In an interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori, Sun and Moon were named with the idea of the revolutions of the sun and the moon in mind, and how they influence life on the Earth, as a way to "celebrate life" and express Pokémon as living creatures. In the same interview, they mention the revolutions of the celestial bodies as being an interesting metaphor for relationships.

Title screens

English title screens

Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon
SunTitle.png MoonTitle.png
Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon
Ultra SunTitle.png Ultra MoonTitle.png


Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
LGPikachuTitle.png LGEeveeTitle.png

Japanese title screens

Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon
Japanese SunTitle.png Japanese MoonTitle.png
Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon
Japanese Ultra SunTitle.png Japanese Ultra MoonTitle.png


Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Japanese LGPikachu.png Japanese LGEeveeTitle.png

Trivia

References



Generation I: Red & GreenBlue (JP)Red & BlueYellow
Generation II: Gold & SilverCrystal
Generation III: Ruby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmerald
Generation IV: Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilver
Generation V: Black & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2
Generation VI: X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII: Sun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!‎
Generation VIII: Sword & Shield (The Isle of Armor / The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Generation IX: Scarlet & Violet (The Teal Mask / The Indigo Disk)
Legends: Z-A
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