Generation IX

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Generation IX
Logo of Pokémon Violet
Debut EN November 18, 2022 JA November 18, 2022 Pokémon 1008* (120 new) Main games Scarlet and Violet Region(s) introduced Paldea Storage games HOME Current length EN Not yet released JA Not yet released

The ninth generation (Japanese: 第九世代 ninth generation) of Pokémon games is the ninth installment of the Pokémon video game series. The ninth generation will begin with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 18, 2022.

Generation IX was first revealed via a Pokémon Presents video presentation on February 27, 2022, which revealed Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

History

Connectivity

Advances in gameplay

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are open-world games in which areas are seamlessly connected. The areas in the game can be visited in any order.^[1]
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet feature multiplayer with up to four players simultaneously, enabling trading and battling between players as well as allowing them to travel through the game's areas together.^[1]
• A new battle mechanic, Terastalization, which encases the Pokémon in gems and enhances or alter their attribute through their innate Tera Type.

Alterations from Generation VIII

Region

Paldea

Main article: Paldea

The Paldea region was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Starter Pokémon

The starters of the ninth generation, like the starters of the previous eight regions, follow the Grass-Fire-Water trio, with the Grass-type Sprigatito, the Fire-type Fuecoco, and the Water-type Quaxly.

Sprigatito		Fuecoco		Quaxly
Grass		Fire		Water

Trivia

• Generation IX is the first generation:
  • In which the player character's initial appearance changes between different game versions from the same pair.
  • To be released in the same calendar year as the release of the final core series game of the preceding generation.
  • In which a non-linear set of stories happens at the same time.

References

This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games.