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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 {{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.
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, [[region]], [[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&region=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]] were [http://pokemon.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1942&lang=en&region=United+Kingdom 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 {{pkmn|anime}}), and may ignore older parts of the canon that explicitly declare to be true something that is later changed.
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 {{pkmn|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 {{gen|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]].
To date, there are eight generations, each introducing their own quirks into the franchise. The [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games are compatible with one another via the [[Time Capsule]] but not with later games; the six most recent generations are also compatible with each other (forward only) via [[dual-slot mode]], [[Pal Park]], [[Poké Transfer]], [[Poké Transporter]], and [[Pokémon Home]], 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]].


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! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Side games (JP/US)
! 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
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! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Movies
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Movies
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| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151}}
| rowspan="2" | 151
| rowspan="2" | 151
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Red|Green}} (1996)<br>{{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} (1996)<br>{{2v2|Red|Blue}} (&mdash;/1998)<br>{{v2|Yellow}} (1998/1999)
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Red|Green}} (1996/&mdash;)<br>{{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} (1996/&mdash;)<br>{{2v2|Red|Blue}} (&mdash;/1998)<br>{{v2|Yellow}} (1998/1999)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}} (1998/&mdash;)<br>{{pkmn|Stadium (English)}} ({{tt|1999|as Pokémon Stadium 2}}/2000)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}} (1998/&mdash;)<br>{{pkmn|Stadium (English)}} ({{tt|1999|as Pokémon Stadium 2}}/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}} (&mdash;/2000)
| rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Trading Card Game]] (1998/2000)<br>{{pkmn|Pinball}} (1999)<br>{{pkmn|Snap}} (1999)<br>{{pkmn|Puzzle League}} (&mdash;/2000)
| [[Original series]]<br>''Pocket Monsters''<br>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Archipelago''
| [[Original series|''Pocket Monsters'']]<br>''Pocket Monsters''<br>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Islands''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''<br>''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
| 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}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]''<br>''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]''
| [[Original series|''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'']]<br>''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]''<br>''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation II|II}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation II|II}}
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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)<br>{{pkmn|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}<br>(2001/&mdash;)<small>
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}<br>(2000)<br>{{pkmn|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}<br>(2001/&mdash;)<small>
| [[Original series]]<br></small>''Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & Silver''
| [[Original series|''Pocket Monsters'']]<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" | ''[[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}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| ''[[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]''<br>''[[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]''<br>''[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]''
| [[Original series|''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver'']]<br>''[[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]''<br>''[[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]''<br>''[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation III|III}}
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation III|III}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135}}
| rowspan="2" | 386
| rowspan="2" | 386
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} (2002/2003)<br>{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} (2004/2004)<br>{{v2|Emerald}} (2004/2005)
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} (2002/2003)<br>{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} (2004)<br>{{v2|Emerald}} (2004/2005)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Colosseum}} (2003/2004)<br>[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Box RS]] (2003/2004)<br>[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]] (2005/2005)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Colosseum}} (2003/2004)<br>[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Box RS]] (2003/2004)<br>[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]] (2005)
| 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)<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)
| {{series|Advanced Generation}}
| [[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|''Pocket Monsters 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" | ''[[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}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| ''[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]]''<br>''[[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]''<br>''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]''<br>''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]''
| ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''<br>''[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]]''<br>''[[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]''<br>''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]''<br>''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}
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| rowspan="2" | 493
| rowspan="2" | 493
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} (2006/2007)<br>{{v2|Platinum}} (2008/2009)<br>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} (2009/2010)
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} (2006/2007)<br>{{v2|Platinum}} (2008/2009)<br>{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} (2009/2010)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}} (2006/2007)<br>[[My Pokémon Ranch|Ranch]] (2008/2008)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}} (2006/2007)<br>[[My Pokémon Ranch|Ranch]] (2008)
| 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/&mdash;) <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)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Mystery Dungeon Sky]] (2009)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble}} (2009)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Mystery Dungeon Blazing/Stormy/Light]] (2009/&mdash;) <br>[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|PokéPark Wii]] (2009/2010)<br>[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Ranger 3]] (2010)
| {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}
| [[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|''Pocket Monsters 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" | ''[[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}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]''<br>''[[S11|Pokémon Battle Dimension]]''<br>''[[S12|Pokémon Galactic Battles]]''<br>''[[S13|Pokémon Sinnoh League Victors]]''
| ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''<br>''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]''<br>''[[S11|Pokémon Battle Dimension]]''<br>''[[S12|Pokémon Galactic Battles]]''<br>''[[S13|Pokémon Sinnoh League Victors]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|156}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|156}}
| rowspan="2" | 649
| rowspan="2" | 649
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Black|White}} (2010/2011)<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}} (2012/2012)
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Black|White}} (2010/2011)<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}} (2012)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (2012/2012)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (2012)
| 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)<br>[[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (2011/2012)<br>[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|PokéPark 2]] (2011/2012)<br>{{pkmn|Conquest}} (2012)<br>[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] (2012/2013)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble U}} (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!''
| [[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|''Pocket Monsters 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" | ''[[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}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
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| ''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]''<br>''[[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]''<br>''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]''
| ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''<br>''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]''<br>''[[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]''<br>''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon|72}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon|72}}
| rowspan="2" | 721
| rowspan="2" | 721
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|X and Y}} (2013/2013)<br>{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} (2014/2014)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|X and Y}} (2013)<br>{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} (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/—)<br>{{pkmn|Duel}} (2016/2017)<br>{{pkmn|GO}} (2016/2016)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Trozei}} (2014)<br>{{pkmn|Art Academy}} (2014)<br>{{pkmn|Shuffle}} (2015)<br>{{pkmn|Rumble World}} (2015)<br>{{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}} (2015)<br>{{pkmn|Picross}} (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)
| {{series|XY}}<br>''XY''<br>''XY&Z''
| [[Pokémon the Series: XY|''Pocket Monsters 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" | ''[[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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| style="background: #FFF" | ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''<br>''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''<br>[[M22]]<br>
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''<br>''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''<br>''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''<br>
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| ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''<br>''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''<br>''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]''<br>''[[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]]''
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Revision as of 13:19, 16 July 2020

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, region, 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 were 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 eight 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 six most recent generations are also compatible with each other (forward only) via dual-slot mode, Pal Park, Poké Transfer, Poké Transporter, and Pokémon Home, 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.

Gen New Pokémon Total Pokémon Core games (JP/US) Side games (JP/US) Spin-off games (JP/US) Anime (Japanese series upper,
English series and seasons lower)
Movies TCG
I 151 151 Red and Green (1996/—)
Blue (1996/—)
Red and Blue (—/1998)
Yellow (1998/1999)
Stadium (Japanese) (1998/—)
Stadium (English) (1999/2000)
Trading Card Game (1998/2000)
Pinball (1999)
Snap (1999)
Puzzle League (—/2000)
Pocket Monsters
Pocket Monsters
Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Islands
Mewtwo Strikes Back
The Power of One
Base Set
Jungle
Fossil
Base Set 2
Team Rocket
Gym Heroes
Gym Challenge
Pokémon the Series: The Beginning
Pokémon: Indigo League
Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands
II 100 251 Gold and Silver (1999/2000)
Crystal (2000/2001)
Stadium 2 (2000/2001) Puzzle Challenge
(2000)
Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!
(2001/—)
Pocket Monsters
Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & Silver
Spell of the Unown: Entei
Celebi: The Voice of the Forest
Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
Neo Genesis
Neo Discovery
Neo Revelation
Neo Destiny
Legendary Collection
Expedition
Aquapolis
Skyridge
Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver
Pokémon: The Johto Journeys
Pokémon: Johto League Champions
Pokémon: Master Quest
III 135 386 Ruby and Sapphire (2002/2003)
FireRed and LeafGreen (2004)
Emerald (2004/2005)
Colosseum (2003/2004)
Box RS (2003/2004)
XD (2005)
Pinball R&S (2003)
Dash (2004/2005)
Trozei! (2005/2006)
Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue (2005/2006)
Ranger (2006)
Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation Jirachi: Wish Maker
Destiny Deoxys
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
EX Ruby & Sapphire
EX Sandstorm
EX Dragon
EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua
EX Hidden Legends
EX FireRed & LeafGreen
EX Team Rocket Returns
EX Deoxys
EX Emerald
EX Unseen Forces
EX Delta Species
EX Legend Maker
EX Holon Phantoms
EX Crystal Guardians
EX Dragon Frontiers
EX Power Keepers
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Pokémon: Advanced
Pokémon: Advanced Challenge
Pokémon: Advanced Battle
Pokémon: Battle Frontier
IV 107 493 Diamond and Pearl (2006/2007)
Platinum (2008/2009)
HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009/2010)
Battle Revolution (2006/2007)
Ranch (2008)
Mystery Dungeon Time/Darkness (2007/2008)
Ranger 2 (2008)
Mystery Dungeon Sky (2009)
Rumble (2009)
Mystery Dungeon Blazing/Stormy/Light (2009/—)
PokéPark Wii (2009/2010)
Ranger 3 (2010)
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl The Rise of Darkrai
Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Zoroark: Master of Illusions
Diamond & Pearl
Mysterious Treasures
Secret Wonders
Great Encounters
Majestic Dawn
Legends Awakened
Stormfront
Platinum
Rising Rivals
Supreme Victors
Arceus
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Unleashed
Undaunted
Triumphant
Call of Legends
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon Battle Dimension
Pokémon Galactic Battles
Pokémon Sinnoh League Victors
V 156 649 Black and White (2010/2011)
Black 2 and White 2 (2012)
Dream Radar (2012) Rumble Blast (2011)
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure (2011/2012)
PokéPark 2 (2011/2012)
Conquest (2012)
Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (2012/2013)
Rumble U (2013)
Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!
Best Wishes!
Best Wishes! Season 2
Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N
Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure!
White—Victini and Zekrom
Black—Victini and Reshiram

Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Black & White
Emerging Powers
Noble Victories
Next Destinies
Dark Explorers
Dragons Exalted
Dragon Vault
Boundaries Crossed
Plasma Storm
Plasma Freeze
Plasma Blast
Legendary Treasures
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Pokémon: Black & White
Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies
Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova
VI 72 721 X and Y (2013)
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014)
Bank (2013/2014) Battle Trozei (2014)
Art Academy (2014)
Shuffle (2015)
Rumble World (2015)
Super Mystery Dungeon (2015)
Picross (2015)
Pokkén Tournament (2015/2016)
Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo (2016/—)
Duel (2016/2017)
GO (2016)
Pocket Monsters XY
XY
XY&Z
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Kalos Starter Set
XY
Flashfire
Furious Fists
Phantom Forces
Primal Clash
Double Crisis
Roaring Skies
Ancient Origins
BREAKthrough
BREAKpoint
Generations
Fates Collide
Steam Siege
Evolutions
Pokémon the Series: XY
Pokémon the Series: XY
Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest
Pokémon the Series: XYZ
VII 88 809 Sun and Moon (2016)
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017)
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (2018)
Bank (Version 1.4) (2017) Magikarp Jump (2017)
Pokkén Tournament DX (2017)
Detective Pikachu (2018)
Quest (2018)
Rumble Rush (2019)
Masters (2019)
Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon I Choose You!
The Power of Us
Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
Sun & Moon
Guardians Rising
Burning Shadows
Shining Legends
Crimson Invasion
Ultra Prism
Forbidden Light
Celestial Storm
Dragon Majesty
Lost Thunder
Tag Bolt
Unbroken Bonds
Unified Minds
Hidden Fates
Cosmic Eclipse
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends
Detective Pikachu
VIII 96 1025 Sword and Shield (2019)
Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (2020)
HOME (2020) Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020)
Smile (2020)
Café Mix (2020)
Sleep (2020)
New Pokémon Snap (TBA)
UNITE (TBA)
Pocket Monsters (2019) M23 Sword & Shield
Rebel Clash
Darkness Ablaze
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Pokémon Journeys: The Series