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Terapagos (Pokémon)

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'''Terapagos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テラパゴス''' ''Terapagos'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Terapagos has {{form|Terapagos|three forms}}: ''' Normal Form''', '''Terastal Form''', and '''Stellar Form'''. When it enters a {{pkmn|battle}}, it changes from its Normal Form into its Terastal Form through its {{a|Tera Shift}} [[Ability]], and transforms into its Stellar Form when {{Tera}}stallizing.

Terastal Form Terapagos is the [[game mascot]] of The Indigo Disk, appearing in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]].

{{an|Terapagos}} plays an important role in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==Biology==
[[File:Terapagos dormant state SVID.jpg|thumb|left|140px|Terapagos in its dormant state]]
Normal Form Terapagos is a small, {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a dark blue {{wp|Testudines|turtle}}. The body is light-blue with a shell shaped like a crystal with a white hexagon on top of it. The neck and legs each have a green star and ring rub. Each foot has three toes. It has a blue tail with a green star at the end. It has two light blue eyes with rouge rimming. It has a diamond shape on its forehead and two ear-like diamonds on both sides of its head. Finally, it has a green diamond ponytail with light and dark purple at the end.

Normal Form Terapagos is said to have a splendid aura. It is a small and weak Pokémon, but when necessary, it can crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield. It is also capable of assuming a dormant state when it needs to slumber or when its life is in danger, pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and shrinking in size, which makes itself look like a jewel.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/area_zero_mystery/ Introducing a Newly Discovered Pokémon!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> This species appears to be capable of living for millions of years while slumbering within its crystal shell. Terapagos can take on multiple distinct appearances,<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/terapagos/</ref> between them, its Normal, Terastal and Stellar forms. It's thought that this species existed in ancient times in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] until it got caught in seismic shifts, presumably causing it to go extinct, but in reality, it caused at least one specimen to get trapped underground for thousands of years. This seemingly happened over two million years ago, creating the deep caves in [[Area Zero]] where Terapagos slumbers.

[[Heath]] is the one who coined Terapagos's name and discovered it.<ref>[[Heath]]: ''"While separated from the research team in the crater's depths, I found a strange...entity. [...] I have tentatively named this creature Terapagos. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}})</ref> [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} did research on this Pokémon while in [[Area Zero]]. Terapagos assumes Normal Form when not battling and moving around. The [[Area Zero journals]] and the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} describe Terapagos, implying that this Pokémon is responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]]; this is ultimately confirmed to be the case in the Pokédex. Many for a long time believed Terapagos was fake and that Heath made it up, but Briar proved its existence by writing [[Briar's Book|her own book]] about it.

Terapagos is capable of [[Time travel|time-traveling]] and can bring humans from the past temporarily. The [[Terastal energy]] it produces can be used to power up AI-powered robots and [[time machine]]s, bringing [[Paradox Pokémon]] from past and future or even parallel timelines to the present era. Terapagos can influence a [[Tera Orb]] with the ability to Terastallize with no charging drawbacks. Terapagos is the source and creator of the {{t|Stellar}} [[type]]. Unlike other Pokémon, it always receives the full benefits of the Stellar Tera Type, even outside of [[Tera Raid Battle]]s.

Terapagos is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Tera Starstorm}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Tera Shift}}, {{a|Tera Shell}}, and {{a|Teraform Zero}} as {{Abilities}}. Its Tera Type is fixed as Stellar and cannot be changed at the {{DL|Medali|Treasure Eatery}}.

===Forms===
Terapagos has three forms: Normal Form, Terastal Form, and Stellar Form. Terapagos can fly in its Terastal and Stellar forms.

;Terastal Form Terapagos
[[File:Terapagos Terastal Back.png|thumb|left|The type icons morphing on Terastal Form Terapagos's shell]]
[[File:Terastal Terapagos using Water Pulse.jpg|thumb|200px|Terastal Form Terapagos while using {{m|Water Pulse}}]]
Terastal Form Terapagos is a reptilian Pokémon that resembles a light-blue turtle. Terapagos has two light blue eyes with rouge rimming, while the rest of its head is a deeper shade of indigo. Its head is also decorated with small diamond protrusions, with two on top of its head and two more on either side. It has two small hands with three fingers each that barely poke out of its fur. Its fur is voluminous, its color varying with a gradient between a greenish yellow and sky blue. A second patch of fur also appears behind its shell, vaguely forming three separate tails.

Terapagos's shell is made out of crystal, with 18 irregular pentagons on top decorated with differently colored symbols that resemble all 18 [[Type#Icons|type icons]], which regularly morph back and forth to abstract shapes. On the center of its shell is a small hexagonal protrusion, with a white hexagon on top of it with triangular extensions on each corner that connects it to the edges of the protrusion, slightly resembling the icon for the Terastal phenomenon. The sides of its shell also have three obtuse pentagons each on the rim of the shell that are a solid light blue color.

Terapagos transforms into Terastal form when it is either in danger or about to battle. Its sturdy shell and Terapagos itself are said by Briar to be made of crystallized [[Terastal energy]]. The shell allows Terapagos to absorb energy and store it within itself. When using beam-like attacks, Terapagos pulls its hands and head into its shell, transforms its mane into a shape that resembles its 3 tails, flies up in the air, and shoots the attack from the diamond in the center of its shell. When Terapagos absorbs enough energy or is affected by a [[Tera Orb]], it will Terastallize into its Stellar Form. This form has been referred to as ''The Indigo Disk'' due to its colors and shape.

;Stellar Form Terapagos
[[File:Stellar Terapagos using Meteor Beam.png|thumb|200px|Stellar Form Terapagos while using {{m|Meteor Beam}}]]
Stellar Form Terapagos emanates an energy field in the shape of a dome beneath itself, surrounded by crystals bearing each of the type icons with their respective colors. The rest of its body takes on a rainbow-like hue, and its central crystal grows into a crown-like structure covered in jewels corresponding to the type icons, topped with a miniature version of its Normal Form and the icon for the Terastal Phenomenon floating above it.

Stellar Form Terapagos is believed to be its true form and at full power. Heath was the one who discovered this form. This form is said to resemble the world as ancient humans saw it. In his journal, Heath described it as looking like a planet floating in space. Terapagos has taken this form at least 3 times through history: in ancient times, 200 years ago, and at the present time. This form of Terapagos has an amount of Terastal energy amplified to the highest it can get. Terapagos can lose control of its Stellar Form, which risks of causing havoc to the [[Paldea]] ecosystem. In this form, Terapagos has been shown to resist going back into a powerful [[Poké Ball]] like the [[Master Ball]], destroying it. Stellar Form Terapagos is capable of creating multiple Tera Raid Barriers by absorbing Terastal energy from other Terastallized Pokémon, causing their Terastallized state to be broken in the process. It can also change its type temporarily. However, it does have a limit to how many barriers it can create. When using beam-like attacks, Terapagos will use all of its Type icon crystals to form a symbol and shoot the attack from it. This form has been referred to as ''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero'' due to its status as the secret treasure at was sought by the Paldean empire and by its king in particular.

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==In the anime==
[[File:Terapagos Normal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Normal Form Terapagos in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:OPJ30 Terapagos Terastal.png|thumb|250px|Terastal Form Terapagos in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Terapagos (anime)]]====
Normal Form Terapagos debuted in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two]]'', where it was revealed that [[Liko]]'s pendant is actually its dormant form. It briefly awakened again in [[HZ012]]. In [[HZ023]], it awakened permanently and is currently traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It first transformed into its Terastal Form in [[HZ033]].

===Minor appearances===
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Terapagos Normal DVT.png|thumb|200px|Normal Form Terapagos in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
{{main|Terapagos (anime)}}
Normal Form Terapagos appeared in [[PMLT02]], playing the same role as it does in the anime.

===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
{{main|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos appeared in both chapters of [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]], playing the same role as it does in the anime.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
{{main|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos appeared in [[DVT05]], alongside [[Liko]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Terapagos (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]]: Terapagos is a major character and boss in the games. It has been slumbering in the depths of [[Area Zero]] for around 2 million years, causing the creation of the [[Terastal phenomenon]]. It was found and named by [[Heath]] over 200 years ago and researched by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} 10 years ago, remaining asleep until the present day.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=240}}
{{Dex/Form|Normal Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.}}
{{Dex/Form|Terastal Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Upon sensing danger, it prepares itself for battle by creating a sturdy shell of crystallized Terastal energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The shell is made of crystallized Terastal energy. When struck by a move, this shell absorbs the move’s energy and transfers it to Terapagos.}}
{{Dex/Form|Stellar Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=In this form, Terapagos resembles the world as the ancients saw it, and its Terastal energy is abnormally amplified.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=An old expedition journal describes the sight of this Pokémon buried in the depths of the earth as resembling a planet floating in space.}}
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| Terapagos in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{stellar color}}|t={{blueberry color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Area Zero Underdepths]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Terapagos|only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Normal Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=90
|Attack=65
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=85
|Speed=60
}}

=====Terastal Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=95
|Attack=95
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=105
|SpDef=110
|Speed=85
}}

=====Stellar Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=160
|Attack=105
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=110
|Speed=85
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
}}

===Learnset===
Terapagos is available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Tera Starstorm|Normal|Special|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

===Side game data===
====Normal Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=1024
|egg=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207
|attack=126
|defense=165
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

====Terastal Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=1024T
|egg=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=212
|defense=224
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

====Stellar Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=1024S
|egg=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=330
|attack=259
|defense=224
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

===Form data===
Outside of a [[Pokémon battle|battle]], Terapagos is always in its Normal Form. When it enters a battle for the first time, it changes from its Normal Form into its Terastal Form through its [[signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]] {{a|Tera Shift}}, and cannot change back to Normal Form. Terastal Form Terapagos also has Tera Shift replaced by its other signature Ability, {{a|Tera Shell}}. If Terapagos {{Tera}}stallizes during a battle, it transforms into its Stellar Form, where Tera Shell is replaced by its third signature Ability, {{a|Teraform Zero}}.

Terapagos cannot have its Tera Type changed from {{t|Stellar}} at the [[Treasure Eatery]].
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Terapagos in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="6" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
|-
| When Terapagos awakens from its gem
| Terapagos Awakens*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When battling Kieran's <br> Terapagos in the Underdepths
| Battle! (The Indigo Disk)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When Briar prompts Kieran <br> to Terastallize Terapagos
| The Hidden Treasure Within*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When Kieran attempts to <br> recall Terapagos to its Poké Ball
| Come back, Terapagos!*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When battling Stellar Form Terapagos
| Battle! (Stellar Form Terapagos)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{normal color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small>
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Disc Pokémon.png|200px|thumb|Stellar Form Terapagos Sketch in the Scarlet/Violet Books]]
* Before the official reveal of Terapagos, a sketch of its Stellar Form appeared in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, drawn by [[Heath]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Terapagos has several similarities to {{p|Eternatus}}. Both are [[Legendary Pokémon]] that are responsible for the special type of transformation ([[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]] and {{Tera}}stallization) found within their respective origin [[region]]s ([[Galar]] and [[Paldea]]) after entering a state of dormancy sometime in the distant past. They also both have transformations exclusive to them related to these phenomena increasing their [[stat]]s (Eternatus's [[Eternamax]] form and Terapagos's Stellar Form, though the former is unobtainable) and can absorb the energy needed to use these transformations from other Pokémon, thereby rendering them unavailable. Both of them were also introduced in a game whose [[game mascot]]s comprise a [[legendary group|Legendary duo]].
* In the closed captions of the initial [[TV Tokyo]] broadcast of [[HZ023]], Terapagos was mistakenly referred to as コダイカメ ''Kodaikame'' (from 古代亀 ''kodaikame'', literally "ancient turtle").<ref>[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1705193807460098511 The closed captions for tonight’s #anipoke episode confirm that the Pokémon inside Liko’s pendant is named Kodaikame (コダイカメ). - @DogasusBackpack on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1705215549121396945 本日のアニメ『ポケットモンスター』字幕放送にて、ポケモン・テラパゴスの名称を、正式ではない表記をしておりました。正式な表記は「テラパゴス」です。 - @anipoke_PR on Twitter]</ref>
** In the files for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Terapagos is internally referred to as "kodaikame", which, coupled with the anime's mistake, implies that this may have been its prototype name.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon with an EV yield total of more than three, with its Terastal Form having a total of four.
** Terapagos is also the only Pokémon with a different EV yield total between each of its forms, with Normal having one, Terastal having four, and Stellar having three.
* While Terapagos as a species has a 50-50 gender ratio, the only Terapagos encounter is set to always be male. Because of this, a female Terapagos cannot currently be legitimately obtained.
* Terapagos cannot have its [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] be changed under normal circumstances in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. Even if [[Cheating|the game is modified]] to force Terapagos to have a different Tera Type, the game will {{DL|Game freeze|Softlocking|softlock}} upon trying to Terastallize, forcing the player to restart the console. It shares this distinction with {{p|Ogerpon}}.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} that is able to learn moves through [[TM]]s, but cannot learn {{m|Tera Blast}} (despite the move using Terastal energy, which Terapagos is responsible for creating).
* Terapagos's [[cry]] is almost identical to the noise that is made when a Pokémon Terastallizes.
* Normal Form Terapagos is tied with {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Shroodle}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Terapagos may be based on a {{wp|sea turtle}}, specifically the {{wp|Green sea turtle#Galápagos green turtle|Galápagos green turtle}}, a population of green sea turtles found around the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}}. It may also be based on the {{wp|Galápagos tortoise}}, in particular, it may be inspired by {{wp|Lonesome George}}, the last {{wp|Pinta Island Tortoise}} (a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise), as Terapagos is said to be extinct aside from a lone male survivor. Its hairy appearance may be a reference to Japanese legends of the ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|minogame}}'', a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of {{wp|seaweed}}.

Terapagos, especially its Stellar Form, may also reference the {{wp|World Turtle}}, a mythical turtle found in various mythologies that was said to carry the world upon its back. This connection is furthered by the Stellar Form's Pokédex entries, which state that it resembles "the world as the ancients saw it" and "a planet floating in space". By extension, Terapagos's Stellar Form may be a reference to the expression "{{wp|turtles all the way down}}", as it has a crystal in the shape of its Normal Form above its shell, and it floats on top of a larger dome shaped like a turtle shell. The expression "turtles all the way down" refers to the idea that the World Turtle rests on the back of a larger turtle, and that turtle rests on the back of an even larger turtle, and so on.

The tessellation on Terapagos's shell contains type icons. It could also be based on the unique pattern on the back of the {{wp|diamondback terrapin}}.

Terapagos's crystalline composition may also take inspiration from {{wp|chitons}}, marine mollusks with flat disk-shaped bodies and eye-like peripherals composed of rock.

====Name origin====
Terapagos may be a combination of ''{{Tera}}stal'', ''{{wp|terrapin}}'', and ''galápagos'' (a Spanish word for turtles, most recognizable because of the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}}).

==In other languages==
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|ja=テラパゴス ''Terapagos''|jameaning=From ''{{Tera}}stal'', ''{{wp|terrapin}}'', and ''{{tt|galápagos|old Spanish word for turtles}}'' or ''{{wp|Galápagos Islands}}''
|fr=Terapagos|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Terapagos|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Terapagos|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Terapagos|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=테라파고스 ''Terapagoseu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=太樂巴戈斯 / 太乐巴戈斯 ''Tàilèbāgēsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|太晶化 ''Tàijīnghuà''|Terastal phenomenon}}
|zh_yue=太樂巴戈斯 ''Taailohkbāgwōsī''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|太晶化 ''Taaijīngfa''|Terastal phenomenon}}}}
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''Normal Form''
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|zh_cmn=普通形態 / 普通形态 ''{{tt|Pǔtōng Xíngtài|Normal Forme}}''
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''Terastal Form''
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|ja=テラスタルフォルム ''Terastal Forme''
|zh_yue=太晶形態 ''{{tt|Taaijīng Yìhngtaai|Terastal Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=太晶形態 / 太晶形态 ''{{tt|Tàijīng Xíngtài|Terastal Forme}}''
|fr=Forme Téracristal
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''Stellar Form''
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|ja=ステラフォルム ''Stella Forme''
|zh_yue=星晶形態 ''{{tt|Sīngjīng Yìhngtaai|Stella Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=星晶形態 / 星晶形态 ''{{tt|Xīngjīng Xíngtài|Stella Forme}}''
|fr=Forme Stellaire
|de=Stellarform
|it=Forma Astrale
|ko=스텔라폼 ''Stella Forme''
|es=Forma Astral
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==Related articles==
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* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Indigo Disk]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Terastal phenomenon]]
* [[Terastal energy]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Scarlet Book]]
* [[Violet Book]]
* [[Area Zero journals]]
* [[Terapagos (anime)]]
* [[Stellar (type)]]
* [[Time travel]]
* [[Paradox Pokémon]]
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History of the Pokémon world

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{{fan speculation}}
Below is a timeline of events in the '''history of the Pokémon world''', primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon games]], since these tend to also apply to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events for the anime series]] as well as [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|one for Pokémon Adventures]], both of which differ from that of the games.

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is not entirely clear if these legends are true or not, but there are many hints in the series that suggest that they are.

Please note that the timeline below is based on speculation and confirmed information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

==Timeline==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between Groudon and Kyogre as depicted in ancient paintings]]
===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.

* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga|time}}, {{p|Palkia|space}}, and {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus then creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

* Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and creates the three titans, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Orb|Adamant]], [[Lustrous Orb|Lustrous]], and [[Griseous Orb]]s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 500 million years ago: {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
** Team Plasma later used {{p|Genesect}}'s DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of it with cybernetic technology.

* An unspecified hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, {{p|Archen}}, {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Amaura}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].
** {{p|Shellder}} is known to be the prey of {{p|Omastar}}.
** {{p|Carracosta}} and {{p|Archeops}} preyed on {{p|Omanyte}}. Only Carracosta is known to have eaten {{p|Omastar}}.

* {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have remained unchanged for over 100 million years.

* 3,000,000: The first humans appeared around this time.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The Great Crater of [[Paldea]] is created.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago:
** During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
** Oldest known mural depictions of [[Cyclizar]] being ridden by humans.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

* 5,000 years ago: [[Gogoat]] is domesticated & humans begin using them for transport.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|AZ and the ultimate weapon]]
* The Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life. This sets a chain of events into motion that leads to the discovery of [[Mega Evolution]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.
* [[Melmetal]] is worshipped by ancient humans for its ability to create metal from nothing.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, in their [[Primal Reversion|primal]] forms, fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only calmed by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''c. 1,000-2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] (c. 1,300-2,300 years before [[Generation IV]]):'''
* An ancient society called the Celestica people lived in the Sinnoh region. They worshiped {{p|Arceus}} and built many structures which can still be found as ruins in the region in modern times, such as [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], and [[Spear Pillar]].

'''1,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a meteor struck Hoenn, creating Sootopolis City. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over the wellspring of primal energy which came from it. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]] and calmed the two. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
* {{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Poké Ball]]s are invented.
* The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] lived in the Hisui region. They share a deity called almighty Sinnoh, but argue whether it {{p|Palkia|created space}} or {{p|Dialga|created time}}.
* The [[Galaxy Expedition Team]] comprised of people from many regions arrived in Hisui to explore the land, document the Pokémon, and settle the region.
* The events of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] occur.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* The [[guardian deities]] fought against {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.
* {{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* {{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
* The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* {{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
* Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|Humans land on the Moon for the first time]].<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''20 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[N]] is born.<ref name="BW age">[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref><ref name="N and Cheren age">[http://pk-mn.com/n/b2w2-fan-meeting-n-nenrei/ 「ポケモンブラック２ホワイト２」のファンミーティングで、「N」や「チェレン」の年齢、怒ったNのイラストなどの設定資料が公開 (Japanese)]</ref><ref>Pash Monthly, May 2013, interview with Episode N director [https://archive.is/iQ3tR (archive of tweeted scan, Japanese)]</ref>

'''14-15 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{ga|Hilbert}} is born.<ref name="BW age"/>
* {{ga|Hilda}} is born<ref name="BW age"/>
* [[Cheren]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/><ref name="N and Cheren age"/>
* [[Bianca]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/>

'''13-15 years prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:'''
* [[Mina]] is born.<ref>[[Media:Mina LGPE concept art.png|Concept art]] from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]].</ref>

'''12 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{ga|Brendan}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Brendan, ''12'', a Pokémon Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>
* {{ga|May}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Her name is May, aged ''12'', a Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''"</ref>
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.<ref name="Leaf age">{{ga|Red}} is stated to be 11-years-old according to Pokémon Blue's manual. Since Leaf is Red's female counterpart, this would presumably make her the same age as Red.</ref>
* {{ga|Blue}} is born.<ref name="Blue age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''He sees you as his rival because you are '''the same age''' and height.''"</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* [[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''11 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* {{ga|Elio}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age">[[Wicke]] asks if the player and [[Hau]] are around 11, the minimum age required to take on the Island Challenge, and the player can respond with "Yeah, I am" or "How'd you know?".</ref>
* {{ga|Selene}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age"</>
* [[Hau]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''He's the '''same age''' as your character.''"</ref><ref>[[Hau/Quotes|Hau]]: "''Yeah, I took the first chance I had to join in the island challenge once I turned '''11'''!''"</ref>
* [[Lillie]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''This young girl is about '''the same age as your character''', and she's working as Professor Kukui’s assistant for personal reasons.''"</ref>

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Wally]] is born.<ref>[[TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network]]: "''This remarkable '''10-year-old''' Trainer is originally from Petalburg City and is known to his friends and family as Wally.''"</ref>
* [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
* [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine and bring [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
* [[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son; however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
** {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* [[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by [[Nanu]] and [[Looker]] in [[Alola]].
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
* [[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
*The events of [[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:
** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return to the [[Orre|Orre region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''12 years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** {{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
* {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]] challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their journey, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the Poké Balls from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the [[ultimate weapon]] to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
* [[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
* [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
* {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
* [[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
* [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
* The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
** {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their starter Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
* The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
** Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Between [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]]''':
* Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''Some time after [[Generation VII]] ([[Generation VIII]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and its [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]]:
** {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and [[caught Pokémon|catching]] the [[Legendary titans]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
** After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
** After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
** After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Trivia==
* The chronology of the {{pkmn|games}} was confirmed by [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]] on Twitter in May 2014, but the tweet was deleted shortly after.<ref>[http://archive.today/D9iPz archive.today] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 the original])</ref> No further comments on the tweet or its deletion have been made by [[Game Freak]] staff members.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is revealed.

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History of the Pokémon world

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Atomic: /* Prehistory */

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Below is a timeline of events in the '''history of the Pokémon world''', primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon games]], since these tend to also apply to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events for the anime series]] as well as [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|one for Pokémon Adventures]], both of which differ from that of the games.

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is not entirely clear if these legends are true or not, but there are many hints in the series that suggest that they are.

Please note that the timeline below is based on speculation and confirmed information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

==Timeline==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between Groudon and Kyogre as depicted in ancient paintings]]
===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.

* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga|time}}, {{p|Palkia|space}}, and {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus then creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

* Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and creates the three titans, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Orb|Adamant]], [[Lustrous Orb|Lustrous]], and [[Griseous Orb]]s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 500 million years ago: {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
** Team Plasma later used {{p|Genesect}}'s DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of it with cybernetic technology.

* An unspecified hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, {{p|Archen}}, {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Amaura}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].
** {{p|Shellder}} is known to be the prey of {{p|Omastar}}.
** {{p|Carracosta}} and {{p|Archeops}} preyed on {{p|Omanyte}}. Only Carracosta is known to have eaten {{p|Omastar}}.

* {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have remained unchanged for over 100 million years.

* 3,000,000: The first humans appeared around this time.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The Great Crater of [[Paldea]] is created.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago:
** During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
** Oldest known mural depictions of [[Cyclizar]] being ridden by humans.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

* 5,000 years ago: [[Gogoat]] is domesticated & humans begin using them for transport.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|AZ and the ultimate weapon]]
* The Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life. This sets a chain of events into motion that leads to the discovery of [[Mega Evolution]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, in their [[Primal Reversion|primal]] forms, fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only calmed by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''c. 1,000-2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] (c. 1,300-2,300 years before [[Generation IV]]):'''
* An ancient society called the Celestica people lived in the Sinnoh region. They worshiped {{p|Arceus}} and built many structures which can still be found as ruins in the region in modern times, such as [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], and [[Spear Pillar]].

'''1,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a meteor struck Hoenn, creating Sootopolis City. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over the wellspring of primal energy which came from it. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]] and calmed the two. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
* {{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Poké Ball]]s are invented.
* The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] lived in the Hisui region. They share a deity called almighty Sinnoh, but argue whether it {{p|Palkia|created space}} or {{p|Dialga|created time}}.
* The [[Galaxy Expedition Team]] comprised of people from many regions arrived in Hisui to explore the land, document the Pokémon, and settle the region.
* The events of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] occur.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* The [[guardian deities]] fought against {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.
* {{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* {{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
* The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* {{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
* Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|Humans land on the Moon for the first time]].<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''20 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[N]] is born.<ref name="BW age">[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref><ref name="N and Cheren age">[http://pk-mn.com/n/b2w2-fan-meeting-n-nenrei/ 「ポケモンブラック２ホワイト２」のファンミーティングで、「N」や「チェレン」の年齢、怒ったNのイラストなどの設定資料が公開 (Japanese)]</ref><ref>Pash Monthly, May 2013, interview with Episode N director [https://archive.is/iQ3tR (archive of tweeted scan, Japanese)]</ref>

'''14-15 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{ga|Hilbert}} is born.<ref name="BW age"/>
* {{ga|Hilda}} is born<ref name="BW age"/>
* [[Cheren]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/><ref name="N and Cheren age"/>
* [[Bianca]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/>

'''13-15 years prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:'''
* [[Mina]] is born.<ref>[[Media:Mina LGPE concept art.png|Concept art]] from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]].</ref>

'''12 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{ga|Brendan}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Brendan, ''12'', a Pokémon Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>
* {{ga|May}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Her name is May, aged ''12'', a Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''"</ref>
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.<ref name="Leaf age">{{ga|Red}} is stated to be 11-years-old according to Pokémon Blue's manual. Since Leaf is Red's female counterpart, this would presumably make her the same age as Red.</ref>
* {{ga|Blue}} is born.<ref name="Blue age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''He sees you as his rival because you are '''the same age''' and height.''"</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* [[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''11 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* {{ga|Elio}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age">[[Wicke]] asks if the player and [[Hau]] are around 11, the minimum age required to take on the Island Challenge, and the player can respond with "Yeah, I am" or "How'd you know?".</ref>
* {{ga|Selene}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age"</>
* [[Hau]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''He's the '''same age''' as your character.''"</ref><ref>[[Hau/Quotes|Hau]]: "''Yeah, I took the first chance I had to join in the island challenge once I turned '''11'''!''"</ref>
* [[Lillie]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''This young girl is about '''the same age as your character''', and she's working as Professor Kukui’s assistant for personal reasons.''"</ref>

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Wally]] is born.<ref>[[TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network]]: "''This remarkable '''10-year-old''' Trainer is originally from Petalburg City and is known to his friends and family as Wally.''"</ref>
* [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
* [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine and bring [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
* [[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son; however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
** {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* [[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by [[Nanu]] and [[Looker]] in [[Alola]].
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
* [[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
*The events of [[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:
** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return to the [[Orre|Orre region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''12 years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** {{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
* {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]] challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their journey, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the Poké Balls from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the [[ultimate weapon]] to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
* [[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
* [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
* {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
* [[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
* [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
* The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
** {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their starter Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
* The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
** Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Between [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]]''':
* Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''Some time after [[Generation VII]] ([[Generation VIII]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and its [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]]:
** {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and [[caught Pokémon|catching]] the [[Legendary titans]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
** After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
** After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
** After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Trivia==
* The chronology of the {{pkmn|games}} was confirmed by [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]] on Twitter in May 2014, but the tweet was deleted shortly after.<ref>[http://archive.today/D9iPz archive.today] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 the original])</ref> No further comments on the tweet or its deletion have been made by [[Game Freak]] staff members.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is revealed.

==References==
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{{fan speculation}}
Below is a timeline of events in the '''history of the Pokémon world''', primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon games]], since these tend to also apply to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events for the anime series]] as well as [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|one for Pokémon Adventures]], both of which differ from that of the games.

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is not entirely clear if these legends are true or not, but there are many hints in the series that suggest that they are.

Please note that the timeline below is based on speculation and confirmed information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

==Timeline==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between Groudon and Kyogre as depicted in ancient paintings]]
===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.

* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga|time}}, {{p|Palkia|space}}, and {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus then creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

* Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and creates the three titans, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Orb|Adamant]], [[Lustrous Orb|Lustrous]], and [[Griseous Orb]]s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 500 million years ago: {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
** Team Plasma later used {{p|Genesect}}'s DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of it with cybernetic technology.

* An unspecified hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, {{p|Archen}}, {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Amaura}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].
** {{p|Shellder}} is known to be the prey of {{p|Omastar}}.
** {{p|Carracosta}} and {{p|Archeops}} preyed on {{p|Omanyte}}. Only Carracosta is known to have eaten {{p|Omastar}}.

* {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have remained unchanged for over 100 million years.

* 3,000,000: The first humans appeared around this time.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The Great Crater of [[Paldea]] is created.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago: During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

* 5,000 years ago: [[Gogoat]] is domesticated & humans begin using them for transport.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|AZ and the ultimate weapon]]
* The Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life. This sets a chain of events into motion that leads to the discovery of [[Mega Evolution]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, in their [[Primal Reversion|primal]] forms, fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only calmed by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''c. 1,000-2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] (c. 1,300-2,300 years before [[Generation IV]]):'''
* An ancient society called the Celestica people lived in the Sinnoh region. They worshiped {{p|Arceus}} and built many structures which can still be found as ruins in the region in modern times, such as [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], and [[Spear Pillar]].

'''1,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a meteor struck Hoenn, creating Sootopolis City. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over the wellspring of primal energy which came from it. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]] and calmed the two. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
* {{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Poké Ball]]s are invented.
* The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] lived in the Hisui region. They share a deity called almighty Sinnoh, but argue whether it {{p|Palkia|created space}} or {{p|Dialga|created time}}.
* The [[Galaxy Expedition Team]] comprised of people from many regions arrived in Hisui to explore the land, document the Pokémon, and settle the region.
* The events of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] occur.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* The [[guardian deities]] fought against {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.
* {{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* {{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
* The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* {{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
* Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|Humans land on the Moon for the first time]].<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''20 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[N]] is born.<ref name="BW age">[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref><ref name="N and Cheren age">[http://pk-mn.com/n/b2w2-fan-meeting-n-nenrei/ 「ポケモンブラック２ホワイト２」のファンミーティングで、「N」や「チェレン」の年齢、怒ったNのイラストなどの設定資料が公開 (Japanese)]</ref><ref>Pash Monthly, May 2013, interview with Episode N director [https://archive.is/iQ3tR (archive of tweeted scan, Japanese)]</ref>

'''14-15 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{ga|Hilbert}} is born.<ref name="BW age"/>
* {{ga|Hilda}} is born<ref name="BW age"/>
* [[Cheren]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/><ref name="N and Cheren age"/>
* [[Bianca]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/>

'''13-15 years prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:'''
* [[Mina]] is born.<ref>[[Media:Mina LGPE concept art.png|Concept art]] from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]].</ref>

'''12 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{ga|Brendan}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Brendan, ''12'', a Pokémon Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>
* {{ga|May}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Her name is May, aged ''12'', a Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''"</ref>
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.<ref name="Leaf age">{{ga|Red}} is stated to be 11-years-old according to Pokémon Blue's manual. Since Leaf is Red's female counterpart, this would presumably make her the same age as Red.</ref>
* {{ga|Blue}} is born.<ref name="Blue age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''He sees you as his rival because you are '''the same age''' and height.''"</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* [[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''11 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* {{ga|Elio}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age">[[Wicke]] asks if the player and [[Hau]] are around 11, the minimum age required to take on the Island Challenge, and the player can respond with "Yeah, I am" or "How'd you know?".</ref>
* {{ga|Selene}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age"</>
* [[Hau]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''He's the '''same age''' as your character.''"</ref><ref>[[Hau/Quotes|Hau]]: "''Yeah, I took the first chance I had to join in the island challenge once I turned '''11'''!''"</ref>
* [[Lillie]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''This young girl is about '''the same age as your character''', and she's working as Professor Kukui’s assistant for personal reasons.''"</ref>

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Wally]] is born.<ref>[[TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network]]: "''This remarkable '''10-year-old''' Trainer is originally from Petalburg City and is known to his friends and family as Wally.''"</ref>
* [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
* [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine and bring [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
* [[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son; however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
** {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* [[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by [[Nanu]] and [[Looker]] in [[Alola]].
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
* [[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
*The events of [[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:
** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return to the [[Orre|Orre region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''12 years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** {{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
* {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]] challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their journey, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the Poké Balls from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the [[ultimate weapon]] to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
* [[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
* [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
* {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
* [[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
* [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
* The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
** {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their starter Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
* The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
** Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Between [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]]''':
* Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''Some time after [[Generation VII]] ([[Generation VIII]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and its [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]]:
** {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and [[caught Pokémon|catching]] the [[Legendary titans]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
** After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
** After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
** After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Trivia==
* The chronology of the {{pkmn|games}} was confirmed by [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]] on Twitter in May 2014, but the tweet was deleted shortly after.<ref>[http://archive.today/D9iPz archive.today] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 the original])</ref> No further comments on the tweet or its deletion have been made by [[Game Freak]] staff members.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is revealed.

==References==
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Below is a timeline of events in the '''history of the Pokémon world''', primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon games]], since these tend to also apply to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events for the anime series]] as well as [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|one for Pokémon Adventures]], both of which differ from that of the games.

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is not entirely clear if these legends are true or not, but there are many hints in the series that suggest that they are.

Please note that the timeline below is based on speculation and confirmed information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

==Timeline==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between Groudon and Kyogre as depicted in ancient paintings]]
===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.

* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga|time}}, {{p|Palkia|space}}, and {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus then creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

* Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and creates the three titans, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Orb|Adamant]], [[Lustrous Orb|Lustrous]], and [[Griseous Orb]]s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 500 million years ago: {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
** Team Plasma later used {{p|Genesect}}'s DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of it with cybernetic technology.

* An unspecified hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, {{p|Archen}}, {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Amaura}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].
** {{p|Shellder}} is known to be the prey of {{p|Omastar}}.
** {{p|Carracosta}} and {{p|Archeops}} preyed on {{p|Omanyte}}. Only Carracosta is known to have eaten {{p|Omastar}}.

* {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have remained unchanged for over 100 million years.

* 3,000,000: The first humans appeared around this time.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The Great Crater of [[Paldea]] is created.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago: During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

* 5,000 years ago: [[Gogoat]] is domesticated & humans begin using them for transport.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|AZ and the ultimate weapon]]
* The Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life. This sets a chain of events into motion that leads to the discovery of [[Mega Evolution]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, in their [[Primal Reversion|primal]] forms, fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only calmed by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''c. 1,000-2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] (c. 1,300-2,300 years before [[Generation IV]]):'''
* An ancient society called the Celestica people lived in the Sinnoh region. They worshiped {{p|Arceus}} and built many structures which can still be found as ruins in the region in modern times, such as [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], and [[Spear Pillar]].

'''1,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a meteor struck Hoenn, creating Sootopolis City. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over the wellspring of primal energy which came from it. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]] and calmed the two. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
* {{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Poké Ball]]s are invented.
* The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] lived in the Hisui region. They share a deity called almighty Sinnoh, but argue whether it {{p|Palkia|created space}} or {{p|Dialga|created time}}.
* The [[Galaxy Expedition Team]] comprised of people from many regions arrived in Hisui to explore the land, document the Pokémon, and settle the region.
* The events of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] occur.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* The [[guardian deities]] fought against {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.
* {{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* {{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
* The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* {{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
* Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|Humans land on the Moon for the first time]].<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''20 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[N]] is born.<ref name="BW age">[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref><ref name="N and Cheren age">[http://pk-mn.com/n/b2w2-fan-meeting-n-nenrei/ 「ポケモンブラック２ホワイト２」のファンミーティングで、「N」や「チェレン」の年齢、怒ったNのイラストなどの設定資料が公開 (Japanese)]</ref><ref>Pash Monthly, May 2013, interview with Episode N director [https://archive.is/iQ3tR (archive of tweeted scan, Japanese)]</ref>

'''14-15 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{ga|Hilbert}} is born.<ref name="BW age"/>
* {{ga|Hilda}} is born<ref name="BW age"/>
* [[Cheren]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/><ref name="N and Cheren age"/>
* [[Bianca]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/>

'''13-15 years prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:'''
* [[Mina]] is born.<ref>[[Media:Mina LGPE concept art.png|Concept art]] from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]].</ref>

'''12 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{ga|Brendan}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Brendan, ''12'', a Pokémon Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>
* {{ga|May}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Her name is May, aged ''12'', a Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''"</ref>
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.<ref name="Leaf age">{{ga|Red}} is stated to be 11-years-old according to Pokémon Blue's manual. Since Leaf is Red's female counterpart, this would presumably make her the same age as Red.</ref>
* {{ga|Blue}} is born.<ref name="Blue age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''He sees you as his rival because you are '''the same age''' and height.''"</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* [[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''11 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* {{ga|Elio}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age">[[Wicke]] asks if the player and [[Hau]] are around 11, the minimum age required to take on the Island Challenge, and the player can respond with "Yeah, I am" or "How'd you know?".</ref>
* {{ga|Selene}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age"</>
* [[Hau]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''He's the '''same age''' as your character.''"</ref><ref>[[Hau/Quotes|Hau]]: "''Yeah, I took the first chance I had to join in the island challenge once I turned '''11'''!''"</ref>
* [[Lillie]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''This young girl is about '''the same age as your character''', and she's working as Professor Kukui’s assistant for personal reasons.''"</ref>

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Wally]] is born.<ref>[[TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network]]: "''This remarkable '''10-year-old''' Trainer is originally from Petalburg City and is known to his friends and family as Wally.''"</ref>
* [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
* [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine and bring [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
* [[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son; however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
** {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* [[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by [[Nanu]] and [[Looker]] in [[Alola]].
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
* [[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
*The events of [[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:
** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return to the [[Orre|Orre region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''12 years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** {{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
* {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]] challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their journey, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the Poké Balls from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the [[ultimate weapon]] to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
* [[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
* [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
* {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
* [[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
* [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
* The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
** {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their starter Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
* The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
** Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Between [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]]''':
* Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''Some time after [[Generation VII]] ([[Generation VIII]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and its [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]]:
** {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and [[caught Pokémon|catching]] the [[Legendary titans]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
** After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
** After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
** After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Trivia==
* The chronology of the {{pkmn|games}} was confirmed by [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]] on Twitter in May 2014, but the tweet was deleted shortly after.<ref>[http://archive.today/D9iPz archive.today] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 the original])</ref> No further comments on the tweet or its deletion have been made by [[Game Freak]] staff members.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is revealed.

==References==
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History of the Pokémon world

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Below is a timeline of events in the '''history of the Pokémon world''', primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon games]], since these tend to also apply to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events for the anime series]] as well as [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|one for Pokémon Adventures]], both of which differ from that of the games.

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is not entirely clear if these legends are true or not, but there are many hints in the series that suggest that they are.

Please note that the timeline below is based on speculation and confirmed information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

==Timeline==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between Groudon and Kyogre as depicted in ancient paintings]]
===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.

* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga|time}}, {{p|Palkia|space}}, and {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus then creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

* Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and creates the three titans, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Orb|Adamant]], [[Lustrous Orb|Lustrous]], and [[Griseous Orb]]s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. The first humans also appeared around this time.

* {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
** Team Plasma later used {{p|Genesect}}'s DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of it with cybernetic technology.

* An unspecified hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, {{p|Archen}}, {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Amaura}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].
** {{p|Shellder}} is known to be the prey of {{p|Omastar}}.
** {{p|Carracosta}} and {{p|Archeops}} preyed on {{p|Omanyte}}. Only Carracosta is known to have eaten {{p|Omastar}}.

* {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have remained unchanged for over 100 million years.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The Great Crater of [[Paldea]] is created.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago: During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|AZ and the ultimate weapon]]
* The Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life. This sets a chain of events into motion that leads to the discovery of [[Mega Evolution]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, in their [[Primal Reversion|primal]] forms, fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only calmed by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''c. 1,000-2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] (c. 1,300-2,300 years before [[Generation IV]]):'''
* An ancient society called the Celestica people lived in the Sinnoh region. They worshiped {{p|Arceus}} and built many structures which can still be found as ruins in the region in modern times, such as [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], and [[Spear Pillar]].

'''1,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a meteor struck Hoenn, creating Sootopolis City. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over the wellspring of primal energy which came from it. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]] and calmed the two. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
* {{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Poké Ball]]s are invented.
* The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] lived in the Hisui region. They share a deity called almighty Sinnoh, but argue whether it {{p|Palkia|created space}} or {{p|Dialga|created time}}.
* The [[Galaxy Expedition Team]] comprised of people from many regions arrived in Hisui to explore the land, document the Pokémon, and settle the region.
* The events of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] occur.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
* A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* The [[guardian deities]] fought against {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.
* {{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* {{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
* The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* {{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
* Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|Humans land on the Moon for the first time]].<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''20 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[N]] is born.<ref name="BW age">[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref><ref name="N and Cheren age">[http://pk-mn.com/n/b2w2-fan-meeting-n-nenrei/ 「ポケモンブラック２ホワイト２」のファンミーティングで、「N」や「チェレン」の年齢、怒ったNのイラストなどの設定資料が公開 (Japanese)]</ref><ref>Pash Monthly, May 2013, interview with Episode N director [https://archive.is/iQ3tR (archive of tweeted scan, Japanese)]</ref>

'''14-15 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{ga|Hilbert}} is born.<ref name="BW age"/>
* {{ga|Hilda}} is born<ref name="BW age"/>
* [[Cheren]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/><ref name="N and Cheren age"/>
* [[Bianca]] is born.<ref name="BW age"/>

'''13-15 years prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:'''
* [[Mina]] is born.<ref>[[Media:Mina LGPE concept art.png|Concept art]] from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]].</ref>

'''12 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{ga|Brendan}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Brendan, ''12'', a Pokémon Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>
* {{ga|May}} is born.<ref>{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: ''Her name is May, aged ''12'', a Trainer from Littleroot Town.'' - {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''"</ref>
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.<ref name="Leaf age">{{ga|Red}} is stated to be 11-years-old according to Pokémon Blue's manual. Since Leaf is Red's female counterpart, this would presumably make her the same age as Red.</ref>
* {{ga|Blue}} is born.<ref name="Blue age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''He sees you as his rival because you are '''the same age''' and height.''"</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* [[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''11 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
* {{ga|Elio}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age">[[Wicke]] asks if the player and [[Hau]] are around 11, the minimum age required to take on the Island Challenge, and the player can respond with "Yeah, I am" or "How'd you know?".</ref>
* {{ga|Selene}} is born.<ref name="Elio/Selene age"</>
* [[Hau]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''He's the '''same age''' as your character.''"</ref><ref>[[Hau/Quotes|Hau]]: "''Yeah, I took the first chance I had to join in the island challenge once I turned '''11'''!''"</ref>
* [[Lillie]] is born.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119143906/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Official Pokémon Sun and Moon website (archived)]: "''This young girl is about '''the same age as your character''', and she's working as Professor Kukui’s assistant for personal reasons.''"</ref>

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Wally]] is born.<ref>[[TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network]]: "''This remarkable '''10-year-old''' Trainer is originally from Petalburg City and is known to his friends and family as Wally.''"</ref>
* [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
* [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine and bring [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
* [[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
* [[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son; however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
** {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* [[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by [[Nanu]] and [[Looker]] in [[Alola]].
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
* [[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
*The events of [[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:
** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return to the [[Orre|Orre region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''12 years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** {{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
* {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]] challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their journey, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the Poké Balls from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the [[ultimate weapon]] to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
* [[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
* [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
* {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
* [[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
* [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
* The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
** {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their starter Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
* The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
** Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Between [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]]''':
* Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''Some time after [[Generation VII]] ([[Generation VIII]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and its [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]]:
** {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
** Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and [[caught Pokémon|catching]] the [[Legendary titans]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
** After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
** After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
** After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
* The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Trivia==
* The chronology of the {{pkmn|games}} was confirmed by [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]] on Twitter in May 2014, but the tweet was deleted shortly after.<ref>[http://archive.today/D9iPz archive.today] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 the original])</ref> No further comments on the tweet or its deletion have been made by [[Game Freak]] staff members.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is revealed.

==References==
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History of the Pokémon world

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{{fan speculation}}

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]] as it is known to us today. Nobody knows if such legends are true or not, but there are many clues in the games, anime and manga that suggest that they are.

Below is a timeline of events in the history of the Pokémon world, primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon game]]s since these apply most to other forms of canon. There are also separate timelines of events for the [[Timeline of events in the anime|anime series]] and for [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|Pokémon Adventures]].

Please note that the below timeline is based on speculation and possible information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

It is still unknown exactly where Generation V or Generation VI fits in the timeline, but the dialog of both the Team Rocket Grunt in [[Icirrus City]] and [[Cynthia]], as well as [[Caitlin]]'s older appearance, indicate that Generation V must happen at least a few years after the events of [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}.

==Timeline==
===Beginning of the {{pkmn|universe}}===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|right|290px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga]]
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, giving them power over {{wp|time}}, {{wp|space}}, and {{wp|antimatter}} respectively. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

*Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.
[[File:Regis.png|thumb|right|200px| The Legendary Golems: Regice, Registeel and Regirock]]

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and created the three golems- {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''

* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. The first humans also appeared around this time.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
**Team Plasma later used its DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of {{p|Genesect}} with cybernetic technology.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, and {{p|Archen}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].

* 10,000 years ago: During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

'''3000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''

* The [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] are created.

'''3000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''

* The Kalos war occurred, the ultimate weapon was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and AZ was given eternal life.

'''2500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''

* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.

'''1500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''

* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]].
Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.

* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''1000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''

* [[Xerneas]] went to sleep in the form of a tree. It revives a millennia later during the course of [[Pokemon X]].

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|290px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The first {{p|Spiritomb}} is sealed in the [[Hallowed Tower]] for its unforgivable misdeeds.
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by a long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented by a ninja.

'''c. 300 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] was built.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]], Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.
* The first [[Pokémon League]] competitions take place.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed after the river flooded the area.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in the crater.

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|First humans land on the Moon]].

'''17 years before [[Pokémon Colosseum]]:
* [[Wes]] is born.

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.
* Rotom inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Frontier]] opens in [[Hoenn]].

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:'''
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]], then its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Net Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son, however, later on, the rivalry is with {{ga|Wally}} instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and, with the help of {{p|Rayquaza}}, calming both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, he/she challenges and defeats Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion him/herself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''Between [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}} and [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* [[Miracle Cycle]] moves from [[Cerulean City]] to [[Goldenrod City]].
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].

'''After [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* [[Human]]s abandon the PokéPark.
* The [[Sky Prism]] breaks.
* The events of [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] occur.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]] ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with his/her [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares him/her ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where he/she meets and defeats {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{P|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return in the [[Orre|Orre Region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Team Plasma, under [[N]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh]]'s sister's {{p|Purrloin}}, and Hugh swears to one day get it back.

'''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with his/her Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** [[Unova Route 4]] is completed, with a small settlement being built on it.
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** [[The Riches (Trainer class)|The Riches]] house in [[Undella Town]] is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between [[Undella Town]] and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which lead to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}}''':
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives his/her first Pokémon from Bianca in his/her hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{P|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving him/her. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem]]. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon Leauge. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads him/her to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.

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History of the Pokémon world

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{{fan speculation}}

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]] as it is known to us today. Nobody knows if such legends are true or not, but there are many clues in the games, anime and manga that suggest that they are.

Below is a timeline of events in the history of the Pokémon world, primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon game]]s since these apply most to other forms of canon. There are also separate timelines of events for the [[Timeline of events in the anime|anime series]] and for [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures|Pokémon Adventures]].

Please note that the below timeline is based on speculation and possible information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

It is still unknown exactly where Generation V or Generation VI fits in the timeline, but the dialog of both the Team Rocket Grunt in [[Icirrus City]] and [[Cynthia]], as well as [[Caitlin]]'s older appearance, indicate that Generation V must happen at least a few years after the events of [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}.

==Timeline==
===Beginning of the {{pkmn|universe}}===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|right|290px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga]]
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon in existence. Arceus then creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, giving them power over {{wp|time}}, {{wp|space}}, and {{wp|antimatter}} respectively. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.

* Arceus creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".

* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]].

*Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.
[[File:Regis.png|thumb|right|200px| The Legendary Golems: Regice, Registeel and Regirock]]

* Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and created the three golems- {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively.

* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}s before falling into a deep slumber.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''

* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. The first humans also appeared around this time.

* 300 million years ago: An ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} lived in the sea.
**Team Plasma later used its DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of {{p|Genesect}} with cybernetic technology.

* 100 million years ago: Species such as {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, and {{p|Archen}} were supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon.
** A [[Root Fossil|fossil]] is found millions of years later in Hoenn and revived scientifically by the [[Devon Corporation]].

* 10,000 years ago: During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region after years of human worship.

'''3000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''

* The [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] are created.

'''3000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''

* The Kalos war occurred, the ultimate weapon was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and AZ was given eternal life.

'''2500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''

* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.

'''1500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''

* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]].
Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.

* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''1000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
[[Xerneas]] went to sleep in the form of a tree. It revives a millennia later during the course of [[Pokemon X]].

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|290px|Ecruteak City]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The first {{p|Spiritomb}} is sealed in the [[Hallowed Tower]] for its unforgivable misdeeds.
* The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by a long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented by a ninja.

'''c. 300 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
* [[Parfum Palace]] was built.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]], Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.
* The first [[Pokémon League]] competitions take place.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* [[Village Bridge]] is constructed after the river flooded the area.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
* {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
* {{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in the crater.

'''1969:'''
* [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|First humans land on the Moon]].

'''17 years before [[Pokémon Colosseum]]:
* [[Wes]] is born.

'''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* {{ga|Red}} is born.
* {{ga|Leaf}} is born.

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
* The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.
* Rotom inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
* Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
* The [[Battle Frontier]] opens in [[Hoenn]].

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
* [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:'''
** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]], then its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Net Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son, however, later on, the rivalry is with {{ga|Wally}} instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and, with the help of {{p|Rayquaza}}, calming both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, he/she challenges and defeats Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion him/herself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''Between [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}} and [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}}:'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} occur.
* Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
* {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
* {{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
* Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


* [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
* A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
* [[Miracle Cycle]] moves from [[Cerulean City]] to [[Goldenrod City]].
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
* Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
* A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].

'''After [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
* [[Human]]s abandon the PokéPark.
* The [[Sky Prism]] breaks.
* The events of [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] occur.

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]] ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]):'''
* The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]:
** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with his/her [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares him/her ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where he/she meets and defeats {{ga|Red}}.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker,  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{P|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself.
* [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
* [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return in the [[Orre|Orre Region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
* [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Team Plasma, under [[N]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
* Team Plasma steals [[Hugh]]'s sister's {{p|Purrloin}}, and Hugh swears to one day get it back.

'''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}''':
* Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with his/her Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
* [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
* Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
* Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
* A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
* Significant construction occurs in Unova:
** [[Unova Route 4]] is completed, with a small settlement being built on it.
** The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
** [[The Riches (Trainer class)|The Riches]] house in [[Undella Town]] is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
** The [[Marine Tube]] is built between [[Undella Town]] and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
** The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which lead to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}}''':
* The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}:
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives his/her first Pokémon from Bianca in his/her hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{P|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving him/her. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem]]. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon Leauge. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads him/her to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.

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Hey-a, been a Poke-ster since the beggining and havent put down my GB since.(Except to shower)