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{{samename|TCG expansion released to commemorate the {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}|Generations (TCG)}} | {{samename|TCG expansion released to commemorate the {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}|Generations (TCG)}} | ||
{{samename|animated miniseries|Pokémon Generations}} | {{samename|animated miniseries|Pokémon Generations}} | ||
A '''generation''' is a grouping of the [[Pokémon games]] that separates them based on the Pokémon they include. In each generation, a new set of | A '''generation''' is a grouping of the [[Pokémon games]] that separates them based on the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they include. In each generation, a new set of Pokémon, [[move]]s, and {{Abilities}} that did not exist in the previous generation are released. | ||
While generations are not usually discussed officially, they are occasionally. [[Junichi Masuda]] has [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?m=201301 referred to] the sixth generation on his blog. {{game|Black and White|s}} were [https://web.archive.org/web/20100603050241/http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_blackwhite_announce-2010-05-28/ referred to] as a "new generation of Pokémon", and [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] are [http://pokemon.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1942&lang=en®ion=United+Kingdom referred to] as the "newest generation" in press releases. | While generations are not usually discussed officially, they are occasionally. [[Junichi Masuda]] has [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?m=201301 referred to] the sixth generation on his blog. {{game|Black and White|s}} were [https://web.archive.org/web/20100603050241/http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_blackwhite_announce-2010-05-28/ referred to] as a "new generation of Pokémon", and [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] are [http://pokemon.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1942&lang=en®ion=United+Kingdom referred to] as the "newest generation" in press releases. | ||
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! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Spin-off games (JP/US) | ! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Spin-off games (JP/US) | ||
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Anime | ! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Anime | ||
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Movies | |||
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | TCG | ! style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | TCG | ||
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| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Red|Green}} (1996)<br>{{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} (1996)<br>{{2v2|Red|Blue}} (—/1998)<br>{{v2|Yellow}} (1998/1999) | | rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Red|Green}} (1996)<br>{{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} (1996)<br>{{2v2|Red|Blue}} (—/1998)<br>{{v2|Yellow}} (1998/1999) | ||
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}} (1998/—)<br>{{pkmn|Stadium (English)}} ({{tt|1999|as Pokémon Stadium 2}}/2000) | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}} (1998/—)<br>{{pkmn|Stadium (English)}} ({{tt|1999|as Pokémon Stadium 2}}/2000) | ||
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Pinball}} (1999/1999)<br>{{pkmn|Snap}} (1999/1999)<br>{{pkmn|Puzzle League}} (—/2000) | | rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Trading Card Game]] (1998/2000)<br>{{pkmn|Pinball}} (1999/1999)<br>{{pkmn|Snap}} (1999/1999)<br>{{pkmn|Puzzle League}} (—/2000) | ||
| [[Original series]]<br>''Pocket Monsters''<br>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Archipelago'' | | [[Original series]]<br>''Pocket Monsters''<br>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Archipelago'' | ||
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''<br>''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Base Set}}<br>{{TCG|Jungle}}<br>{{TCG|Fossil}}<br>{{TCG|Base Set 2}}<br>{{TCG|Team Rocket}}<br>{{TCG|Gym Heroes}}<br>{{TCG|Gym Challenge}} | | rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Base Set}}<br>{{TCG|Jungle}}<br>{{TCG|Fossil}}<br>{{TCG|Base Set 2}}<br>{{TCG|Team Rocket}}<br>{{TCG|Gym Heroes}}<br>{{TCG|Gym Challenge}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} (1999/2000)<br>{{v2|Crystal}} (2000/2001) | | rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} (1999/2000)<br>{{v2|Crystal}} (2000/2001) | ||
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium 2}} ({{tt|2000|as Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver}}/2001) | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium 2}} ({{tt|2000|as Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver}}/2001) | ||
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}<br>(2000/2000)<small> | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}<br>(2000/2000)<br>{{pkmn|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}<br>(2001/—)<small> | ||
| [[Original series]]<br></small>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & Silver'' | | [[Original series]]<br></small>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & Silver'' | ||
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''<br>''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''<br>''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}<br>{{TCG|Neo Discovery}}<br>{{TCG|Neo Revelation}}<br>{{TCG|Neo Destiny}}<br>{{TCG|Legendary Collection}}<br>{{TCG|Expedition Base Set|Expedition}}<br>{{TCG|Aquapolis}}<br>{{TCG|Skyridge}} | | rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}<br>{{TCG|Neo Discovery}}<br>{{TCG|Neo Revelation}}<br>{{TCG|Neo Destiny}}<br>{{TCG|Legendary Collection}}<br>{{TCG|Expedition Base Set|Expedition}}<br>{{TCG|Aquapolis}}<br>{{TCG|Skyridge}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|Pinball R&S]] (2003/2003)<br>{{pkmn|Dash}} (2004/2005)<br>{{pkmn|Trozei!}} (2005/2006)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue]] (2005/2006)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger (game)|Ranger]] (2006/2006) | | rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|Pinball R&S]] (2003/2003)<br>{{pkmn|Dash}} (2004/2005)<br>{{pkmn|Trozei!}} (2005/2006)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue]] (2005/2006)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger (game)|Ranger]] (2006/2006) | ||
| {{series|Advanced Generation}} | | {{series|Advanced Generation}} | ||
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''<br>''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''<br>''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''<br>''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}<br>{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}<br>{{TCG|EX Dragon}}<br>{{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}<br>{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}<br>{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}<br>{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}<br>{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}<br>{{TCG|EX Emerald}}<br>{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}<br>{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}<br>{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}<br>{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}<br>{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}<br>{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}<br>{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} | | rowspan="2" | {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}<br>{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}<br>{{TCG|EX Dragon}}<br>{{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}<br>{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}<br>{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}<br>{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}<br>{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}<br>{{TCG|EX Emerald}}<br>{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}<br>{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}<br>{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}<br>{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}<br>{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}<br>{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}<br>{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Mystery Dungeon Time/Darkness]] (2007/2008)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Ranger 2]] (2008/2008)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Mystery Dungeon Sky]] (2009/2009)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble}} (2009/2009)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Mystery Dungeon Blazing/Stormy/Light]] (2009/—) <br>[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|PokéPark Wii]] (2009/2010)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Ranger 3]] (2010/2010) | | rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Mystery Dungeon Time/Darkness]] (2007/2008)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Ranger 2]] (2008/2008)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Mystery Dungeon Sky]] (2009/2009)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble}} (2009/2009)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Mystery Dungeon Blazing/Stormy/Light]] (2009/—) <br>[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|PokéPark Wii]] (2009/2010)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Ranger 3]] (2010/2010) | ||
| {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} | | {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} | ||
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''<br>''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''<br>''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''<br>''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}<br>{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures|Mysterious Treasures}}<br>{{TCG|Secret Wonders|Secret Wonders}}<br>{{TCG|Great Encounters|Great Encounters}}<br>{{TCG|Majestic Dawn|Majestic Dawn}}<br>{{TCG|Legends Awakened|Legends Awakened}}<br>{{TCG|Stormfront|Stormfront}}<br>{{TCG|Platinum}}<br>{{TCG|Rising Rivals|Rising Rivals}}<br>{{TCG|Supreme Victors|Supreme Victors}}<br>{{TCG|Arceus|Arceus}}<br>{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}<br>{{TCG|Unleashed}}<br>{{TCG|Undaunted}}<br>{{TCG|Triumphant}}<br>{{TCG|Call of Legends}} | | rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}<br>{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures|Mysterious Treasures}}<br>{{TCG|Secret Wonders|Secret Wonders}}<br>{{TCG|Great Encounters|Great Encounters}}<br>{{TCG|Majestic Dawn|Majestic Dawn}}<br>{{TCG|Legends Awakened|Legends Awakened}}<br>{{TCG|Stormfront|Stormfront}}<br>{{TCG|Platinum}}<br>{{TCG|Rising Rivals|Rising Rivals}}<br>{{TCG|Supreme Victors|Supreme Victors}}<br>{{TCG|Arceus|Arceus}}<br>{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}<br>{{TCG|Unleashed}}<br>{{TCG|Undaunted}}<br>{{TCG|Triumphant}}<br>{{TCG|Call of Legends}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Rumble Blast}} (2011/2011)<br>[[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (2011/2012)<br>[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|PokéPark 2]] (2011/2012)<br>{{pkmn|Conquest}} (2012/2012)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] (2012/2013)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble U}} (2013/2013) | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Rumble Blast}} (2011/2011)<br>[[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (2011/2012)<br>[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|PokéPark 2]] (2011/2012)<br>{{pkmn|Conquest}} (2012/2012)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] (2012/2013)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble U}} (2013/2013) | ||
| {{series|Best Wishes}}<br>''Best Wishes!''<br>''Best Wishes! Season 2''<br>''Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N''<br>''Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure!'' | | {{series|Best Wishes}}<br>''Best Wishes!''<br>''Best Wishes! Season 2''<br>''Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N''<br>''Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure!'' | ||
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom<br>Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''<br>''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''<br>''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Black & White}}<br>{{TCG|Emerging Powers}}<br>{{TCG|Noble Victories}}<br>{{TCG|Next Destinies}}<br>{{TCG|Dark Explorers}}<br>{{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}<br>{{TCG|Dragon Vault}}<br>{{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}<br>{{TCG|Plasma Storm}}<br>{{tcg|Plasma Freeze}}<br>{{tcg|Plasma Blast}}<br>{{tcg|Legendary Treasures}} | | rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Black & White}}<br>{{TCG|Emerging Powers}}<br>{{TCG|Noble Victories}}<br>{{TCG|Next Destinies}}<br>{{TCG|Dark Explorers}}<br>{{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}<br>{{TCG|Dragon Vault}}<br>{{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}<br>{{TCG|Plasma Storm}}<br>{{tcg|Plasma Freeze}}<br>{{tcg|Plasma Blast}}<br>{{tcg|Legendary Treasures}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|X and Y}} (2013/2013)<br>{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} (2014/2014) | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|X and Y}} (2013/2013)<br>{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} (2014/2014) | ||
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Bank}} (2013/2014) | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Bank}} (2013/2014) | ||
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Trozei}} (2014/2014)<br>{{pkmn|Art Academy}} (2014/2014)<br>{{pkmn|Shuffle}} (2015/2015)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble World}} (2015/2015)<br>{{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}} (2015/2015)<br>{{pkmn|Picross}} (2015/2015)<br>[[Pokkén Tournament]] (2015/2016)<br>[[Detective Pikachu (game)|Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo]] (2016/ | | rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Trozei}} (2014/2014)<br>{{pkmn|Art Academy}} (2014/2014)<br>{{pkmn|Shuffle}} (2015/2015)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble World}} (2015/2015)<br>{{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}} (2015/2015)<br>{{pkmn|Picross}} (2015/2015)<br>[[Pokkén Tournament]] (2015/2016)<br>[[Detective Pikachu (game)|Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo]] (2016/—)<br>{{pkmn|Duel}} (2016/2017)<br>{{pkmn|GO}} (2016/2016) | ||
| {{series|XY}}<br>''XY''<br>''XY&Z'' | | {{series|XY}}<br>''XY''<br>''XY&Z'' | ||
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''<br>''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''<br>''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}<br>{{TCG|XY}}<br>{{TCG|Flashfire}}<br>{{TCG|Furious Fists}}<br>{{TCG|Phantom Forces}}<br>{{TCG|Primal Clash}}<br>{{TCG|Double Crisis}}<br>{{TCG|Roaring Skies}}<br>{{TCG|Ancient Origins}}<br>{{TCG|BREAKthrough}}<br>{{tcg|BREAKpoint}}<br>{{TCG|Generations}}<br>{{TCG|Fates Collide}}<br>{{TCG|Steam Siege}}<br>{{TCG|Evolutions}} | | rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}<br>{{TCG|XY}}<br>{{TCG|Flashfire}}<br>{{TCG|Furious Fists}}<br>{{TCG|Phantom Forces}}<br>{{TCG|Primal Clash}}<br>{{TCG|Double Crisis}}<br>{{TCG|Roaring Skies}}<br>{{TCG|Ancient Origins}}<br>{{TCG|BREAKthrough}}<br>{{tcg|BREAKpoint}}<br>{{TCG|Generations}}<br>{{TCG|Fates Collide}}<br>{{TCG|Steam Siege}}<br>{{TCG|Evolutions}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{#expr:721+{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation VII Pokémon}}}} | | rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{#expr:721+{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation VII Pokémon}}}} | ||
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} (2016/2016)<br>{{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} (2017/2017)<br>[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] (2018/2018) | | rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} (2016/2016)<br>{{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} (2017/2017)<br>[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] (2018/2018) | ||
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Bank}} <small>([[Pokémon Bank#Version history|Version 1. | | rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Bank}} <small>([[Pokémon Bank#Version history|Version 1.4]])</small> (2017/2017) | ||
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Magikarp Jump]] (2017/2017)<br>[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]] (2017/2017)<br>{{ga|Detective Pikachu}} (2018/2018)<br>[[Pokéland]] (—/—)<br>[[Pokémon Quest]] (2018/2018) | | rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Magikarp Jump]] (2017/2017)<br>[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]] (2017/2017)<br>{{ga|Detective Pikachu}} (2018/2018)<br>[[Pokéland]] (—/—)<br>[[Pokémon Quest]] (2018/2018) | ||
| style="background: #FFF" | {{series|Sun & Moon}} | | style="background: #FFF" | {{series|Sun & Moon}} | ||
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}<br>{{TCG|Guardians Rising}}<br>{{TCG|Burning Shadows}}<br>{{TCG|Shining Legends}}<br>{{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}<br>{{TCG|Ultra Prism}}<br>{{TCG|Forbidden Light}}<br>{{tcg|Celestial Storm}} | | rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''<br>''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''<!--<br>[[M22]]--><br>''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' | ||
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}<br>{{TCG|Guardians Rising}}<br>{{TCG|Burning Shadows}}<br>{{TCG|Shining Legends}}<br>{{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}<br>{{TCG|Ultra Prism}}<br>{{TCG|Forbidden Light}}<br>{{tcg|Celestial Storm}}<br>{{tcg|Dragon Majesty}}<br>{{tcg|Lost Thunder}}<br>{{tcg|Tag Bolt}} | |||
|- style="background: #FFF" | |- style="background: #FFF" | ||
| ''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''<br>''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Adventures]]'' | | ''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''<br>''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Adventures]]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 12 November 2018
- If you were looking for the TCG expansion released to commemorate the 20th Anniversary, see Generations (TCG).
- If you were looking for the animated miniseries, see Pokémon Generations.
A generation is a grouping of the Pokémon games that separates them based on the Pokémon they include. In each generation, a new set of Pokémon, moves, and Abilities that did not exist in the previous generation are released.
While generations are not usually discussed officially, they are occasionally. Junichi Masuda has referred to the sixth generation on his blog. Pokémon Black and White were referred to as a "new generation of Pokémon", and Pokémon Sun and Moon are referred to as the "newest generation" in press releases.
Generational lines are typically ignored in other parts of the franchise, which continue from where the last generation left off and keep the story going (this is especially true of the anime), and may ignore older parts of the canon that explicitly declare to be true something that is later changed.
To date, there are seven generations, each introducing their own quirks into the franchise. The Generation I and II games are compatible with one another via the Time Capsule but not with later games; the five most recent generations are also compatible with each other (forward only) via dual-slot mode, Pal Park, Poké Transfer, and Poké Transporter, but not with the Generation I and II games, with the exception of the Generation I and II Virtual Console releases, which are compatible with Generation VII.
