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While releases continue to break patterns, the release of core series games tends to follow a pattern. | While releases continue to break patterns, the release of core series games tends to follow a pattern. | ||
When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[ | When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[Pokédex]]. | ||
Most generations feature an "upper version"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CldWM5ornc Nintendo UK YouTube]: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits</ref> title, a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same [[region]] with added features. | Most generations feature an "upper version"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CldWM5ornc Nintendo UK YouTube]: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits</ref> title, a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same [[region]] with added features. It typically lacks certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were available in one or both of the original paired versions; thus, a {{player}} of a follow-up must link together with the original pair to complete the Pokédex as well. Until [[Generation VII]], typically only a single upper version was released (commonly known as a "third version"); [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] were the first to be released in pairs. Unlike other generations, [[Generation V]] opted for a sequel story instead, and [[Generation VI]] entirely forewent follow-up games set in the same region. | ||
Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released. | Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released. |
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