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


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


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


Since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are remakes of {{game|Yellow}}, characters from the anime like [[Jessie]] and [[James]] make appearances and similar events from the anime occur.
Since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are remakes of {{game|Yellow}}, characters from the anime like [[Jessie]] and [[James]] make appearances and similar events from the anime occur.
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* A new region to explore, the [[Alola]] region, based on {{wp|Hawaii}}.
* A new region to explore, the [[Alola]] region, based on {{wp|Hawaii}}.
* The return of different overworld music depending on the [[time]] of day, which was originally introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* The return of different overworld music depending on the [[time]] of day, which was originally introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* A new [[Villainous teams|villainous team]], [[Team Skull]].
* A new [[villainous team]], [[Team Skull]].
* 18 [[Generation I]] Pokémon have a form unique to Alola known as a [[regional variant]]; this aspect of Generation VII is based on [[wp:Evolutionary pressure|selective pressures]] which occur in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]].
* 18 [[Generation I]] Pokémon have a form unique to Alola known as a [[regional form]]; this aspect of Generation VII is based on {{wp|Evolutionary pressure|selective pressures}} which occur in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]].
* The player can move freely in any direction in any area of the game, as opposed to the eight-directional grid of the previous generation.
* The addition of the Rotom Pokédex, a special [[Pokédex]] inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}} that doubles as a real-time map on the bottom screen of the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* The addition of the Rotom Pokédex, a special [[Pokédex]] inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}} that doubles as a real-time map on the bottom screen of the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* The 3D models used for characters on the overworld are refined, and Trainers can be seen behind their Pokémon during battle, similar to {{g|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}.
* The 3D models used for characters on the overworld are refined, and Trainers can be seen behind their Pokémon during battle, similar to {{g|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}.
* Certain NPC trainers may keep their Pokémon in [[Poké Ball]]s other than the standard {{ball|Poké}}.
* Certain NPC trainers may keep their Pokémon in [[Poké Ball]]s other than the standard {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Z-Move]]s, powerful moves that Pokémon can learn and perform once per battle.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Z-Move]]s, powerful moves that Pokémon can learn and perform once per battle.
* The addition of the [[island challenge]], a traditional rite in the Alola region involving trials guided by [[Trial Captain]]s, battling [[Totem Pokémon]], and battles with [[Island Kahuna]]s.
* The addition of the [[island challenge]], a traditional rite in the Alola region involving trials guided by [[Trial Captain]]s, battling [[Totem Pokémon]], and battles with [[Island Kahuna]]s.
* The introduction of {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja form]] and {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|four alternate forms]], previously shown in the ''XY&Z'' arc of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s {{series|XY}}.
* The introduction of {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja form]] and {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|four alternate forms]], previously shown in the ''XY&Z'' arc of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s {{series|XY}}.
* Six new {{p|Pikachu}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|forms]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]].
* Six new {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|forms]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]].
* Two new battle modes:
* Two new battle modes:
** A battle that takes part between four Trainers called a [[Battle Royal]], where each participating Trainer aims to defeat each other. The battle ends when all of one Trainer's Pokémon are [[Fainting|knocked out]], with the winner being the Trainer who has the highest combined number of knockouts and number of remaining Pokémon.
** A battle that takes part between four Trainers called a [[Battle Royal]], where each participating Trainer aims to defeat each other. The battle ends when all of one Trainer's Pokémon are [[Fainting|knocked out]], with the winner being the Trainer who has the highest combined number of knockouts and number of remaining Pokémon.
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* The addition of the [[Poké Pelago]], an option accessible from the [[menu]] that allows the player to send Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to various islands, allowing them to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise their [[level]]s and [[statistic]]s.
* The addition of the [[Poké Pelago]], an option accessible from the [[menu]] that allows the player to send Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to various islands, allowing them to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise their [[level]]s and [[statistic]]s.
* The player can now replace one of their [[party]] Pokémon with a newly [[caught Pokémon]] without having to use a [[PC]].
* The player can now replace one of their [[party]] Pokémon with a newly [[caught Pokémon]] without having to use a [[PC]].
* One new variant of [[Poké Ball]], the [[Poké Ball#Beast Ball|Beast Ball]], retaining the 26 found in previous games.
* One new variant of {{i|Poké Ball}}, the [[Beast Ball]], retaining the 26 found in previous games.
* The introduction of a new [[evolutionary stone]], the [[Ice Stone]].
* The introduction of a new [[Evolution stone]], the [[Ice Stone]].
* During a [[Pokémon battle]], the bottom screen now displays a move's [[type effectiveness]] once the player has encountered the Pokémon again.
* During a [[Pokémon battle]], the bottom screen now displays a move's {{DL|Type|type effectiveness}} once the player has encountered the Pokémon again.


===Alterations from Generation VI===
===Alterations from Generation VI===
* The player can move freely in any direction in any area of the game, as opposed to the eight-directional grid of the previous generation.
* Several Pokémon can learn new moves upon [[evolution]].
* Several Pokémon can learn new moves upon [[evolution]].
* [[Pokémon-Amie]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Refresh]].
* [[Pokémon-Amie]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Refresh]].
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* The abandonment of the following elements:
* The abandonment of the following elements:
** Counting how many of each species of Pokémon the player has encountered.
** Counting how many of each species of Pokémon the player has encountered.
** The National Pokédex, with Pokémon from outside the Alola Pokédex having no Pokédex entry at all.
** The [[National Pokédex]], with Pokémon from outside the Alola Pokédex having no Pokédex entry at all.
** [[Horde Encounter]]s, [[Sky Battle]]s, [[Inverse Battle]]s{{tt|*|Although they still exist in the programming, no NPCs can trigger them}}, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Rotation Battle]]s.
** [[Horde Encounter]]s, [[Sky Battle]]s, [[Inverse Battle]]s{{tt|*|Although they still exist in the programming, no NPCs can trigger them}}, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Rotation Battle]]s.
** [[Super Training]], [[O-Power]]s, and [[Poké Mile]]s.
** [[Super Training]], [[O-Power]]s, and [[Poké Mile]]s.
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** [[Status condition#Confusion|Confusion]] only has a 33% chance of making the Pokémon hurting itself instead of 50%.
** [[Status condition#Confusion|Confusion]] only has a 33% chance of making the Pokémon hurting itself instead of 50%.
* [[Move]]s can no longer be used [[field move|outside of battle]].
* [[Move]]s can no longer be used [[field move|outside of battle]].
* {{cat|Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII|Twenty-six Pokémon}} from earlier generations receive an increase in one or more of their base stats. They are {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Ariados}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Woobat}}, {{p|Crustle}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Cryogonal}}.
* {{cat|Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII|Twenty-six Pokémon}} from earlier generations receive an increase in one or more of their base stats. They are {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Ariados}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Woobat}}, {{p|Crustle}}, {{p|Beartic}}, and {{p|Cryogonal}}.
* {{p|Gengar}}'s ability is changed to {{a|Cursed Body}}.
* The [[credits]] no longer replay upon every subsequent champion battle.


===Further additions in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
===Further additions in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
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* The introduction of several new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].
* The introduction of several new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].
** Three new [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|forms]] for {{p|Necrozma}}, which plays a central role in the story in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
** Three new [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|forms]] for {{p|Necrozma}}, which plays a central role in the story in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
** An additional {{p|Pikachu}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|form]] based on Ash's Pikachu as it appeared in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
** An additional {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|form]] based on Ash's Pikachu as it appeared in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
** An additional [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|form]] for {{p|Lycanroc}} which debuted in the {{pkmn|anime}}'s {{series|Sun and Moon}}.
** An additional [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|form]] for {{p|Lycanroc}} which debuted in the {{pkmn|anime}}'s {{series|Sun and Moon}}.
* The addition of three new moves ({{m|Mind Blown}}, {{m|Photon Geyser}}, and {{m|Plasma Fists}}) and six new Z-Moves ({{m|Splintered Stormshards}}, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}, and {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}), bringing the total amount of moves to 719.
* The addition of three new moves ({{m|Mind Blown}}, {{m|Photon Geyser}}, and {{m|Plasma Fists}}) and six new Z-Moves ({{m|Splintered Stormshards}}, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}, and {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}), bringing the total amount of moves to 719.
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===Further additions in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
===Further additions in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
* Two new Mythical Pokémon are introduced: [[Meltan]] and [[Melmetal]], bringing the total to 809.
* Two new Mythical Pokémon are introduced: [[Meltan]] and [[Melmetal]], bringing the total to 809.
* [[Walking Pokémon]] make a return, working as replacements for Ride Pokémon.
* The introduction of {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|game}} forms for the [[Starter Pokémon|starter]] {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}, both are stronger than their regular counterparts, can't evolve, and can be customized with clothes and accessories.
** Partner Eevee has a new gender difference, with the female having a heart pattern on her tail.
* The addition of 13 new moves: Partner Pikachu's {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Splishy Splash}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Pika Papow}}; Partner Eevee's {{m|Bouncy Bubble}}, {{m|Buzzy Buzz}}, {{m|Sizzly Slide}}, {{m|Glitzy Glow}}, {{m|Baddy Bad}}, {{m|Sappy Seed}}, {{m|Freezy Frost}}, {{m|Sparkly Swirl}}, {{m|Veevee Volley}}; and Melmetal's {{m|Double Iron Bash}}. Double Iron Bash is not exclusive to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
* The removal of wild battles, which are replaced by catching Pokémon similar to [[Pokémon GO]].
* [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear in the overworld.
** By catching multiple Pokémon of the same species and a row, the game will start a [[Catch Combo]], which gives more items and experience, as well as having a higher chance of finding rarer Pokémon and [[Shiny Pokémon|shinies]].
* The implementation of motion controls. The {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Joy-Con|Joy-Con}} is used to throw [[Poké Ball]]s. In handheld mode, wild Pokémon are caught by aiming the Poké Ball with motion controls.
* The introduction of two-player simultaneous multiplayer.
* The return of [[Walking Pokémon]], working as replacements for Ride Pokémon.
* [[Secret Techniques]] are implemented as replacements for [[HM]]s.
* [[Secret Techniques]] are implemented as replacements for [[HM]]s.
* [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear in the overworld.
* Nicknames can be changed at any time.
* The implementation of the Pokémon Box, a replacement for the [[Pokémon Storage System]] that is accessible from the player's bag.
* The implementation of the Pokémon Box, a replacement for the [[Pokémon Storage System]] that is accessible from the player's bag.
* The implementation of motion controls. The {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Joy-Con|Joy-Con}} is used to catch wild Pokémon in a way similar to the method used in [[Pokémon GO]].
* The removal of Z-Moves.


==Region==
==Region==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation VII is the only generation in which:
* Generation VII is the only [[generation]] in which:
** [[Bicycle]]s do not appear.
** [[Bicycle]]s do not appear.
** [[HM]]s, [[field move]]s and the [[Dowsing Machine]] are not present, being replaced with the PokéRide feature in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and the [[Secret Technique]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}, and [[walking Pokémon]] are featured in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
** [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] were introduced.
** [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] were introduced.
** Brand new species of Pokémon are introduced in later games in the generation, and cannot be traded to the earlier games.
** Brand new species of Pokémon are introduced in later games in the generation, and cannot be traded to the earlier games.
** There are three different sets of paired core series games released.
** There are three different sets of paired core series games released.
** Not all core series games are released exclusively on the same system.
** Not all core series games are released exclusively on the same system.
** All core series games only feature a regional Pokédex. The [[National Dex]] is instead found on [[Pokémon Bank]].
** The {{player}}'s home in the original games is located on a {{rt|1|Alola|route}} and not in a city or town.
* Generation VII is also the only generation that did not introduce:
* Generation VII is also the only generation that did not introduce:
** A Pokémon that evolves through [[trade|trading]].
** A Pokémon with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
** A Pokémon with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
*** It did, however, introduce a gender difference for an {{p|Eevee|existing Pokémon}}, the first time since [[Generation IV]].
*** It did, however, introduce a gender difference for an {{p|Eevee|existing Pokémon}}, the first time since [[Generation IV]].
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*** However, [[Sina]], who was introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]] but couldn't be battled in [[Generation VI]], is revealed to be an Ice-type expert in Generation VII.
*** However, [[Sina]], who was introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]] but couldn't be battled in [[Generation VI]], is revealed to be an Ice-type expert in Generation VII.
** A new [[Gym Leader]].
** A new [[Gym Leader]].
* Generation VII introduced the most [[Legendary Pokémon]], with eleven.
* Generation VII has introduced the most [[Legendary Pokémon]], with eleven, as well as the most [[Mythical Pokémon]], with five.
* Generation VII introduced the first main female antagonist in the [[core series]], [[Lusamine]].
* Generation VII includes the most amount of core series games, having a total of six; this surpasses the previous record of five held by [[Generation III|Generations III]] and IV.
* Generation VII includes the most amount of core series games, having a total of six; this surpasses the previous record of five held by Generations III and IV.
* Generation VII is the first generation to:
* Generation VII is the first generation to remake [[Generation I|a previous generation]] that has already been remade in [[Generation III|another previous generation]].
** Not introduce a Pokémon that evolves through [[trade|trading]].
* Generation VII is the first generation in which core series games were released in every year of the generation in all territories.
** Introduce a main female antagonist in the [[core series]], [[Lusamine]].
* Generation VII is the first generation to have aesthetic differences appear on the startup and title screens due to in-game actions, being the chosen gender of the mascot Pokémon and their current outfit.
** Introduce [[Legendary Pokémon]] that are part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]].
** Remake [[Generation I|a previous generation]] that had already been remade in [[Generation III|another previous generation]].
** Remove [[HM]]s, [[field move]]s and the [[Dowsing Machine]], which were replaced with the PokéRide feature in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and the [[Secret Technique]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}, and [[walking Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
** Have its core series games released in every year of the generation in all territories.
** Have aesthetic differences appear on the startup and title screens due to in-game actions, being the chosen gender of the mascot Pokémon and their current outfit.
** Have a core series game that does not include every Pokémon introduced in previous generations, as of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
** Have all core series games only feature a regional Pokédex since [[Generation III]]. The [[National Dex]] is instead found on [[Pokémon Bank]].
* Generation VII is the last generation to include compatibility in a single game with all the Pokémon species previously available up to that point.  


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Generation VII
SunTitle.png
Title screen of Pokémon Sun
Debut EN November 18, 2016
JA November 18, 2016
Pokémon 802 (81 new)SM
807 (5 new)USUM
809 (2 new)PE*
Main games Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Region(s) introduced Alola
Other RPGs Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Contains remakes of Generation I
Storage games Bank (Version 1.4+)SMUSUM, HOMEPE
End EN November 15, 2019 (1092 days)
JA November 15, 2019 (1092 days)

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

History

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

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

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

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

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! can communicate with the mobile app Pokémon GO and is able to receive Pokémon that originate from the app and can send a special Pokémon to Pokémon GO. It currently cannot communicate with any other core series games.

In-game continuity

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

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

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

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

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

Advances in gameplay

Alterations from Generation VI

Further additions in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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

Region

Alola

Alola

Main article: Alola

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

Starter Pokémon

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

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

Trial Captains and Totem Pokémon

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

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

Trials
Generation VII Region: Alola
Trial Captain
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Totem Pokémon Ally Pokémon
Ilima
Ilima
イリマ Ilima
Verdant Cavern
茂みの洞窟
Verdant Cavern
Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png
Normal
Gumshoos
GumshoosSUS
Yungoos
YungoosSUS
Alolan Raticate
Alolan RaticateMUM
Alolan Rattata
Alolan RattataMUM
Lana
Lana
スイレン Suiren
Brooklet Hill
せせらぎの丘
Brooklet Hill
Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png
Water
Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi
(School Form)SM
WishiwashiAlomomola
Wishiwashi and AlomomolaSM
Araquanid
AraquanidUSUM
DewpiderMasquerain
Dewpider and MasquerainUSUM
Kiawe
Kiawe
カキ Kaki
Wela Volcano Park
ヴェラ火山公園
Wela Volcano Park
Dream Firium Z Sprite.png
Fire
Salazzle
SalazzleSM
Salandit
SalanditSM
Alolan Marowak
Alolan MarowakUSUM
Salazzle
SalazzleUSUM
Mallow
Mallow
マオ Mao
Lush Jungle
シェードジャングル
Shade Jungle
Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png
Grass
Lurantis
Lurantis
TrumbeakCastform
Trumbeak and CastformSM
ComfeyKecleon
Comfey and KecleonUSUM
Sophocles
Sophocles
マーマネ Mamane
Hokulani Observatory
ホクラニ天文台
Hōkūlani Observatory
Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png
Electric
Vikavolt
VikavoltSM
CharjabugCharjabug
Charjabug ×2SM
Togedemaru
TogedemaruUSUM
SkarmoryDedenne
Skarmory and DedenneUSUM
Acerola
Acerola
アセロラ Acerola
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
スーパー・メガやす 跡地
Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)
Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png
Ghost
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
HaunterGengar
Haunter and GengarSM
BanetteJellicent
Banette and JellicentUSUM
None Vast Poni Canyon
ポニの大峡谷
Great Canyon of Poni
Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png
Dragon
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Hakamo-oScizor
Hakamo-o and ScizorSM
NoivernScizor
Noivern and ScizorUSUM
Mina
Mina
マツリカ Matsurika
NoneSM Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png
Fairy
NoneSM NoneSM
Seafolk Village
海の民の村
Seafolk Village
USUM
Ribombee
RibombeeUSUM
BlisseyPelipper
Blissey and PelipperUSUM

Grand trials

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

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

Kanto

Kanto
Main article: Kanto

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

Starter Pokémon

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

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Partner
Pikachu
P
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Partner
Eevee
E
Electric Normal

Gym Leaders

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

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

Earth Badge


Alola thematic motif

The seventh generation focuses on themes of nature, alternate dimensions, tradition, and relationships. This generation's starter Pokémon and main legendary trio designs and inspirations are heavily based on alchemical symbols and imagery. Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio's designs are based on the alchemical symbols for salt (body), sulfur (spirit), and mercury (mind), respectively and the later evolutions also seeming to based on symbol variants or other alchemical symbols. The legendary trio is mainly based on celestial bodies while taking influences from alchemical imagery, specifically the Azoth Mandala: Solgaleo takes inspiration from the alchemical lion and the Sun, which represents "anima" or "soul"; Lunala is based on the Moon, which represents "spiritus" or "spirit"; and Necrozma is based on the stars and prisms, which represents "corpus" or "body". The Aether Foundation's name is also derived from the fifth alchemical element, aether.

Throughout the games, there is a major focus on relationships. First and foremost, Z-Moves are said to be the physical manifestation of the bond between Trainer and Pokémon, in a similar vein to Mega Evolution. The storylines of the Alolan games also focus various characters whose motives and story arcs revolve around family- or relationship-based issues.

Title screens

English title screens

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


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

Japanese title screens

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


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

Trivia

References



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