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Pokémon(video game series)

Pokémon[a]is a Japanese series ofvideo gamesdeveloped byGame Freakand published byNintendoandThe Pokémon Companyunder thePokémonfranchise. It was created by Satoshi Tajiri with assistance from Ken Sugimori. The first games,Pocket Monsters RedandGreen,were released in 1996 in Japan for theGame Boy,later released outside of Japan asPokémon Red VersionandBlue Version.The main series ofrole-playing video games(RPGs), referred as the "core series" by their developers,[1][2][3]has continued on each generation of Nintendo's handhelds. The most recently released core series games,Pokémon ScarletandViolet,were released on November 18, 2022, for theNintendo Switch.

Pokémon
Genre(s)Role-playing
Developer(s)Game Freak
ILCA
Publisher(s)
Creator(s)Satoshi Tajiri
Artist(s)Ken Sugimori
Composer(s)Junichi Masuda
Platform(s)
First releasePocket Monsters RedandGreen(Japan)
February 27, 1996
Latest releasePokémon ScarletandViolet
November 18, 2022
Spin-offsSeeList of Pokémon spin-offs

In addition to Game Freak's development,Creaturesprovides support through their Pokémon CG Studio, which creates 3D models for the Pokémon in the games, and also develops some spin-off titles. In 1998, Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak jointly established The Pokémon Company, which manages licensing, production, publishing, marketing and deals for the franchise both within Asia and worldwide through The Pokémon Company International.[4][5][6]

The core games are released in generations, each with different Pokémon, storylines, and characters.Remakesof the games are usually released around a decade after the original versions for the latest console at the time. While the main series consists of RPGs developed by Game Freak, many spin-off games based on the series have been developed by various companies, encompassing other genres such asaction role-playing,puzzle,fighting,anddigital petgames.

Pokémon is one of thehighest-grossing media franchises of all time,withsuccessful anime series,movies, and merchandise, with spin-off gamePokémon Gohaving crossed 1billionmobile gamedownloads worldwide.[7]By November 24, 2017, more than 300 millionPokémongames had been sold worldwide onhandheldandhome consoles,across 76 titles, including spin-offs.[8]As of March 2023,the series has sold over480 millionunits worldwide.[9]This makesPokémonthe fourthbest-selling video game franchise,behind Nintendo's ownMariofranchise,Call of Duty,andTetris.

Gameplay

Each game in thePokémonseries takes place in a fictional region of the Pokémon world, typically based on a real-world location, and begins with the player receiving a starter Pokémon, usually from that region's Pokémon Professor. Players have the option to choose one of three different types of Pokémon.[10]Many games include a rival character who acts as a roadblock or Boss opponent throughout the game.[11]A major subplot of most games is to defeat a criminal organization, whose intents are usually trying to take over the world through the misuse of powerful Pokémon known as Legendary Pokémon.[12]

Battles between Pokémon are the central game mechanic of thePokémongames. Within the game, they are used to train Pokémon to gain experience and become stronger and to progress through the game's story.[13]Battles can also be done between players by connecting two game systems.Pokémonuses aturn-based system.The player may carry between one and six Pokémon in their active party; the first Pokémon in the lineup is automatically sent into battle when one begins. At the start of each turn, both sides may use amove,use anitem,switch their active Pokémon out for another in their party, or attempt to flee from battle if against a wild Pokémon. Each Pokémon uses attacks to reduce their opponent'sHit Points(HP) to zero, at which point the Pokémon faints and is unable to battle. Pokémon also have in-battle "abilities," which give them different attributes in battle.[14]When an opponent's Pokémon faints, the player's Pokémon receivesexperience points;when a Pokémon accumulates enough, then its level increases.[15]If the player's Pokémon faints, they may select another Pokémon from their active party to battle; in battles against wild Pokémon, the player may attempt to flee instead. If all of a player's Pokémon faint, the player loses the battle. This causes the player to lose some money and return to the last Pokémon Center they visited.

Chart of the eighteen Pokémon types and their strengths (2, in green), weaknesses (½, in red), and immunities (0, in black)[16]

A Pokémon's type is an elemental attribute determining the strengths and weaknesses of each Pokémon and its moves. These types interact inrock–paper–scissors-style relationships: Pokémon take double damage from attacking moves of types they are weak to and half damage from moves of types they resist.[17]Some types have special properties unrelated to the damage chart; for example, certain types cannot be affected by certain status conditions.[18]

Poke Balls are used to capture Pokémon.

Players can catch Pokémon in the wild, engaging with them in a Pokémon battle. In mostPokémongames, players aim to weaken wildPokémoninbattleto then throw a Poké Ball, which are used to capture the Pokémon and add it to the player's team or get sent to storage.[19]Pokémon can "evolve" once they reach a certain benchmark, such as by reaching a certain level, having an item used on them, or by having a high level of friendship. This changes their form and appearance and causes them to grow stronger.[20]Players have the ability to trade their Pokémon with one another by connecting two compatible games.[21]Because of thePokémonseries revolving around catching as many Pokémon as possible, trading is considered an important aspect ofPokémon.[22]Certain Pokémon are only able toevolveby trading as well.[23]Players also may encounter alternately colored Pokémon known as "Shiny Pokémon," which are significantly rarer than a standard Pokémon.[24]

Various facilities can be found throughout the Pokémon world such as Pokémon Centers, Poké Marts, and Pokémon Gyms. At a Pokémon Center, the player can have their Pokémon healed for free and access the PC, where players can organize their collection of Pokémon and store and withdraw items. Poké Marts are shops where players can buy items with the money they win during battles; certain cities may have specialized shops, like a pharmacy or a department store. Periodically, a town will contain a Pokémon Gym, which houses a powerful Trainer known as aGym Leaderthat functions as aBoss.Victory against them grants the player a Gym Badge; after collecting eight Gym Badges, the player may challenge the region'sElite Fourand Champion (inPokémon Sword and Shield,the Elite Four is replaced by the Champion Cup, asingle-elimination tournamentthat determines who gets the right to challenge the Champion). Gyms are absent inSun,Moon,Ultra Sun,andUltra Moon,being replaced by trials that serve a similar purpose. Many games also have facilities dedicated to battling, such as the Battle Frontier, Battle Tower, and Battle Maison, that unlock after the game is beaten. Afterward, the game remains virtually open-ended, with the ultimate goal of the player being to obtain at least one member of each of the different species of Pokémon, thus completing a fictional encyclopedia of all Pokémon species known as aPokédex.

Development

Release timeline
First entry in generation inbold
1996RedandGreen
Blue
1997
1998Yellow
RedandBlue
1999GoldandSilver
2000Crystal
2001
2002RubyandSapphire
2003
2004FireRedandLeafGreen
Emerald
2005
2006DiamondandPearl
2007
2008Platinum
2009HeartGoldandSoulSilver
2010BlackandWhite
2011
2012Black 2andWhite 2
2013XandY
2014Omega RubyandAlpha Sapphire
2015
2016SunandMoon
2017Ultra SunandUltra Moon
2018Let's Go, Pikachu!andLet's Go, Eevee!
2019SwordandShield
2020SwordandShield:The Isle of Armor(DLC)
SwordandShield:The Crown Tundra(DLC)
2021Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl
2022Legends: Arceus
ScarletandViolet
2023The Teal Mask(DLC)
The Indigo Disk(DLC)
2024
2025Legends: Z-A

All of the licensedPokémonproperties overseen byThe Pokémon Companyare divided roughly by generation. These generations are roughlychronologicaldivisions by release; when an official sequel in the main role-playing game series is released that features new Pokémon, characters, and possibly new gameplay concepts, that sequel is considered the start of a new generation of the franchise. The main games and their spin-offs, the anime, manga, and trading card game are all updated with the new Pokémon properties each time a new generation begins. The franchise began its ninth and current generation withPokémon Scarlet and Violet,which were released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022.

1996–1998: First generation

Further information:Pokémon Red,Blue,andYellow
Pokémon Red,Blue,andYellow,released in 1996 for theGame Boy,were the first games in the series.

The originalPokémongames are Japaneserole-playing video games(RPGs) with an element of strategy and were created bySatoshi Tajirifor theGame Boy.ThePokémonseries began with the release ofPocket Monsters RedandGreenfor theGame Boyin Japan. When these games proved popular, an enhancedBlueversion was released sometime after, and theBlueversion was reprogrammed asPokémon RedandBluefor international release. The originalGreenversion was not released outside Japan.[25]Afterwards, a second enhanced remake,Pokémon Yellow,was released to use the color palette of theGame Boy Colorand more of a stylistic resemblance to the popularPokémonanime.

This first generation of games introduced the original 151 species of Pokémon (inNational Pokédexorder, encompassing all Pokémon fromBulbasaurtoMew), as well as the basic game concepts of capturing, training, battling and trading Pokémon with both computer and human players. These versions of the games take place within the fictionalKantoregion, though the name "Kanto" was not used until the second generation.

Spin-off first-generation titles includePokémon Pinball;anadaptation of thePokémon Trading Card GameforGame Boy Color;an on-rails photography simulator forNintendo 64titledPokémon Snap;a Nintendo 64Pokémon-themed adaptation ofTetris Attack,Pokémon Puzzle League.A 3D Nintendo 64 incarnation of the handhelds' battle system,Pokémon Stadium;and a co-starring role for several species in the Nintendo 64 fighting gameSuper Smash Bros..[26]At theNintendo Space Worldin 2000, a game was revealed briefly withMeowthandTeam Rocketsinging a song. This was one of the earliest introductions of the PokémonTogepiandBellossom.This game was calledMeowth's Party,but was not developed into a playable game. Instead, the song/video was played at the end of an episode ofPokémon,and aCDwas made for retail in Japan for a limited time. This is the first timeMissingNo.was discovered.

1999–2001: Second generation

Further information:Pokémon GoldandSilverandPokémon Crystal
Pokémon GoldandSilver,released in 1999 for theGame Boy Color,introduced a real-timeday-night cycleto the series.

The second generation ofPokémonvideo games began in 1999 with the Japanese release ofPokémon GoldandSilverfor theGame Boy Color,with Australia and North America getting the game in October 2000 and European release date of April 2001. Like the previous generation, an enhanced version, titledPokémon Crystal,was later released.

This generation introduced 100 new species of Pokémon (starting withChikoritaand ending withCelebi), for a total of 251 Pokémon to collect, train, and battle. New gameplay features include a day-and-night system (reflecting the time of the day in the real world) which influences events in the game; full use of the Game Boy Color's color palette; an improved interface and upgraded inventory system; better balance in the collection of Pokémon and their moves, statistics and equipable items (a new addition); the addition of two newPokémon types(Dark and Steel) to better balance the strengths and weaknesses of each Pokémon;Pokémon breeding;and a new region namedJohto.After exploring Johto, the player can travel east to explore the adjacent Kanto region.

Spin-off games in the second-generation includePokémon Puzzle Challenge,the adaptation ofPokémon Puzzle League—a puzzle game created by Zoppf industries—made specifically for theGame Boy Color;theNintendo 64pet simulatorHey You, Pikachu!;thePokémon Stadiumsequel,Pokémon Stadium 2,for Nintendo 64; severalPokémonmini-games for thee-Reader;and a co-starring role for several Pokémon species in theSuper Smash Bros.sequelSuper Smash Bros. Meleefor theGameCube.[27]ThePokémon Miniis ahandheld game consolereleased in December 2001 in Japan and 2002 in Europe and North America. This generation started a trend among even-numbered generations, giving the Pokémon Eevee new type evolutions beyond the original three of the first generation.

2002–2005: Third generation

Further information:Pokémon RubyandSapphireandPokémon Emerald
Pokémon RubyandSapphire,released in 2002 for theGame Boy Advance,introduced double battles to the series, in which the opposing parties each use two Pokémon at the same time.

Pokémonentered its third generation with the 2002 release ofPokémon RubyandSapphireforGame Boy Advanceand continued with the Game Boy Advance remakes ofPokémon RedandGreen,Pokémon FireRedandLeafGreen(RedandGreenrepresenting the original Japanese first generation games; territories outside Japan instead saw releases ofRedandBlue). An enhanced version ofPokémon RubyandSapphiretitledPokémon Emeraldfollowed after.

The third generation introduced 135 new Pokémon (starting withTreeckoand ending withDeoxys) for a total of 386 species. It also features a more visually detailed environment compared to previous games, "natures" which affect Pokémon stats, a new 2-on-2 Pokémon battling mechanic, a special ability system applying to each Pokémon in battle, thePokémon Contestsub-game, the new region ofHoenn,the ability to select the protagonist's gender and Secret Bases: customizable "rooms" where the player can display items they have collected in-game and battle against real friends. Secret Bases can be found in bushes, trees, or small cave openings in landscapes by using the Pokémon move, Secret Power, which can be taught to virtually all Pokémon. However, this generation also garnered some criticism for leaving out several gameplay features, including the day-and-night system introduced in the previous generation (which was removed due to internal-battery save problems), and it was also the first installment that encouraged the player to collect merely a selected assortment of the total number of Pokémon rather than every existing species (202 out of 386 species are catchable in theRubyandSapphireversions). It was around this time that the franchise was regaining its popularity, managing to ship over 100 million games worldwide.[28][29]

Third-generation spin-off titles includePokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphirefor Game Boy Advance;Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue TeamandRed Rescue Teamfor Game Boy Advance andNintendo DS;Pokémon Dash,Pokémon Trozei!andPokémon Rangerfor Nintendo DS;Pokémon ChannelandPokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphirefor GameCube; and two role-playing games for the GameCube, consisting of the gamesPokémon ColosseumandPokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

2006–2009: Fourth generation

Further information:PokémonDiamondandPearlandPokémon Platinum
Pokémon DiamondandPearl,released in 2006 for theNintendo DS,introduced3D graphicsfor background elements to the series, while foreground elements retained the classic2Dlook.

In 2006, Japan began the fourth generation of the franchise with the release ofPokémon DiamondandPearlfor Nintendo DS. The games were released in North America on April 22, 2007, and in Australia on June 21, 2007. The game was released in the UK and Europe on July 27, 2007.[30]Other main series games in the fourth generation includePokémon Platinum,adirector's cutversion ofDiamondandPearlin the same vein asPokémon Yellow,Crystal,andEmerald.[31][32]It was released for theNintendo DSin Japan on September 13, 2008,[33]in North America on March 22, 2009,[34][35]and in Australia and Europe on May 14, 2009,[36]and May 22, 2009,[37]respectively. It was also announced thatPokémon GoldandSilverwould be remade for the Nintendo DS asPokémon HeartGoldandSoulSilver.[38]Released in Japan on September 12, 2009, the games were later released to North America, Australia, and Europe during March 2010.[39][40][41]

The fourth-generation introduces another 107 new species of Pokémon (starting withTurtwigand ending withArceus), bringing the number of Pokémon species to 493. This generation is the first to have 3D graphics in the main series game, although it is still a mixture of both 3D graphics and sprites. New gameplay concepts include a restructuredmove-classification system, online multiplayer trading and battling viaNintendo Wi-Fi Connection,the return (and expansion) of the second generation's day-and-night system, the expansion of the third generation's Pokémon Contests into "Super Contests", and the new region ofSinnoh,which has an underground component for multiplayer gameplay in addition to the main overworld. Secret Bases also appear in Sinnoh but can only be created and housed in Sinnoh's underground.HeartGoldandSoulSilveralso introduced the Pokéathlon to the Johto region, which consists of many Pokémon based sporting events making use of the stylus.

Spin-off games in the fourth generation include thePokémon Stadiumfollow-upPokémon Battle RevolutionforWii(which has Wi-Fi connectivity as well[42]),Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of AlmiaandPokémon Ranger: Guardian SignsforNintendo DS,Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of TimeandExplorers of Darknessand their sister game,Explorers of Skyall for the Nintendo DS, a co-starring role forPikachu,Jigglypuff,Lucario,and aPokémon Trainer(who uses Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard for fighting) in the 2008 WiifighterSuper Smash Bros. Brawlas well as a great adventure forPikachuand friends inPokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.

2010–2012: Fifth generation

Further information:Pokémon BlackandWhiteandPokémon Black 2andWhite 2
PokémonBlackandWhite,released in 2010 for theNintendo DS,introduced a real-timeseasonal cycleto the series, in addition to featuring theday-night cycleintroduced inGoldandSilver.

The fifth generation ofPokémonbegan on September 18, 2010, with the release ofPokémon BlackandWhitein Japan. They were then released in North America, Europe, and Australia in March 2011. They have released on theNintendo DS,the same console as its predecessing generation. The games take place in the Unova region. New features include the C-Gear, a feature where players can use Wi-Fi options and customizations; two new battle methods ( "Triple Battles", where three Pokémon are sent out at once, and Rotation Battles, where three Pokémon are also sent out at the same time, but the trainer can switch one Pokémon out of the three that are present); "Battle Tests", where trainers battle each other to see who has stronger Pokémon; the Pokémon Musicals (similar to Pokémon Contests), which have trainers use their Pokémon to dance in a theater with other Pokémon; and the ability to not waste Technical Machines (TMs), also when found the first time. The other main series games, and the additions toBlackandWhite,titledPokémon Black 2andWhite 2,are direct sequels. They take place in the Unova region two years later and were released in Japan on June 23, 2012, and in North America, Australia, and Europe in October of that year for Nintendo DS. They are somewhat different of their predecessors; there are different protagonist trainers, and many of the other important characters have changed as well. The games also introduced a new feature, the "Pokémon World Tournament", where trainers can battle gym leaders and champions from older regions, including Unova. The games also broke the tradition of releasing a third version as an addition to the primary versions.

This generation introduced a total of 156 new Pokémon (beginning withVictiniand ending withGenesect), the most of any generation so far. It was also the first generation where the first new Pokémon in National Pokédex order (Victini) is not a starter. It also introduced another new feature, theseasons,which two Pokémon (DeerlingandSawsbuck) represent. Unlike previous generations, which would introduce some species of Pokémon that were evolutionary relatives of older-generation Pokémon, the fifth generation's selection was all-original, in an attempt to make the primary versions feel like a brand-new game.

Spin-off fifth generation games include sequelsPokémon Rumble BlastandPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to InfinityforNintendo 3DS,PokéPark 2: Wonders BeyondforWii,andPokémon Rumble UforWii U,a downloadable game. Others includeLearn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure(a typing game) andPokémon Conquest(a crossover game) for Nintendo DS, and downloadable reference applicationsPokédex 3D,Pokédex 3D Pro(for Nintendo 3DS), andPokédex for iOS(foriOSdevices), which allows players to view information of Pokémon species while they have 3D models. Various fifth generation Pokémon have appeared inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSandWii UandSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateincluding Reshiram and Zekrom, Klinklang, Axew, Druddigon, and more.

2013–2015: Sixth generation

Further information:Pokémon XandY
Pokémon XandY,released in 2013 for theNintendo 3DS,introduced full3D graphicsto the series.

On December 24, 2012, Japanese magazineNintendo Dreamposted a greetings card sent out by Game Freak. In the card, Junichi Masuda exclaimed that during 2013, they intend to further evolve the world of Pokémon. On December 29, 2012, a newPokémon Black 2andWhite 2commercial aired in Japan, and ending with a message, informing Pokémon fans that the latest news would be announced on January 8, 2013. On January 4, 2013, both the Japanese and English Pokémon website confirmed that an announcement would be made on January 8. On January 7, 2013, the Japanese website explained that the Nintendo president,Satoru Iwatawould hold a 10-minute "Pokémon Direct"video conference to announce the big Pokémon news. On January 8, 2013, Satoru Iwata announced the sixth generation of Pokémon, with the new paired games,Pokémon XandY,which were released on theNintendo 3DSon October 12, 2013, worldwide.[43]TheXandYgames are rendered in full 3D;[44]however, only select parts of the game can be displayed in stereoscopic 3D.[45]The video introduced the player characters, the starter Pokémon; Grass-typeChespin(Japanese:Harimaron(ハリマロン)), the Fire-typeFennekin(Japanese:Fokko(フォッコ)), and the Water-typeFroakie(Japanese:Keromatsu(ケロマツ)), and two other Pokémon, not named until later; a bird-like Pokémon calledYveltal(イベルタル,Iberutaru)having a shape similar to the letter Y and a deer-like Pokémon calledXerneas(ゼルネアス,Zeruneasu)with X-shapes in its eyes. A month later,Sylveon(Japanese: Nymphia(ニンフィア,Ninfia)), a new evolved form ofEeveebelonging to the games' new Fairy-type was revealed and is currently the last Eeveelution to be revealed.[46][47]On May 7, 2014, Nintendo revealed the gamesPokémon Omega RubyandAlpha Sapphirein a teaser trailer, remakes of the third generation gamesPokémon RubyandSapphire.They were released worldwide in November 2014.[48]

This generation introduced a total of 72 new Pokémon, the new Fairy type, Mega Evolution, the Kalos region, Trainer customization, Super Training, and three new battle modes: Sky Battles, Horde Encounters, and Inverse Battle. This generation is also the first to be compatible withPokémon Bank.

Greninja,the final evolved form of Froakie, would later go on to represent the sixth generation of Pokémon in the hit fighting game,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSandWii U.On August 26, 2014,Pokkén Tournamentwas announced and was released on July 16, 2015, in Japanesearcadesand was released on March 18, 2016, worldwide forWii U.It was developed byBandai Namco Entertainment.[49]In July 2016,Nianticand Nintendo released a free-to-playaugmented realitygame titledPokémon Gowhich was released forAndroidandiOSdevices.[50]

2016–2018: Seventh generation

Further information:Pokémon SunandMoonandPokémon Ultra SunandUltra Moon

During aNintendo Directpresentation on February 26, 2016, two newPokémontitles were announced, titledPokémon SunandMoon.The games were released on the Nintendo 3DS on November 18, 2016, in Japan, North America, and Australia, and in Europe on November 23, 2016.[51]The games were the first since the second generation to be backwards-compatible with other titles, includingPokémon XandY;Pokémon Omega RubyandAlpha Sapphire;and theVirtual Consolere-releases ofPokémon Red,BlueandYellow.On June 6, 2017,Pokémon Ultra SunandUltra Moonwere announced. The two games offer new additions to the story ofPokémon SunandMoon,including new features, and was released worldwide on the Nintendo 3DS on November 17, 2017.[52]On May 29, 2018, two newPokémongames in the mainPokémonfranchise,Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!andPokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!,were announced. They are remakes ofPokémon Yellowwith gameplay mechanics borrowed fromPokémon Goand were released worldwide on theNintendo Switchon November 16, 2018.

In total, this generation introduced 88 new Pokémon, Alolan forms, trials, Z-moves, Poké Pelago, and Festival Plaza. It was also the first one to introduce Pokémon mid-generation, with five new Pokémon making their debut inPokémon Ultra SunandUltra Moon,and two new Pokémon debuting inLet's Go, Pikachu!andLet's Go, Eevee!

2019–2022: Eighth generation

Further information:Pokémon SwordandShield,The Isle of Armor,andThe Crown Tundra

DuringE3 2017,Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announced that Game Freak was developing a new corePokémonrole-playing game set to release for theNintendo Switch[53]in "2018 or later."[54][55]The game is the eighth generation ofPokémon.[56]Along with the announcement ofPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!andPokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!it was confirmed that another corePokémonrole-playing game would be released in late 2019. It was clarified that the 2019 game was the one mentioned during E3 2017, not theLet's Gogames. Game directorJunichi Masudastated that it would also "follow in the tradition ofPokémon XandYandPokémon SunandMoon".[57][58]The CEO of The Pokémon Company,Tsunekazu Ishihara,also confirmed that the upcoming core title would not have influences fromPokémon GolikeLet's Go, Pikachu!andLet's Go, Eevee!had.[59][60]On February 27, 2019, on the 23rd anniversary of the franchise,Pokémon SwordandShieldwere confirmed for Nintendo Switch, which were released worldwide on November 15, 2019.[61][62]Pokémon Sword and Shieldtakes place in the Galar region introducing new Pokémon, Galarian forms, the Champion Cup, Dynamax, Gigantamax forms, Max Raid battles, and Pokémon Camp. On January 9, 2020, two expansion packs titledThe Isle of ArmorandThe Crown Tundrawere announced.The Isle of Armorwas released on June 17, 2020, andThe Crown Tundrawas released on October 22, 2020.[63]On February 26, 2021,Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwere announced, remakes of the fourth generation gamesPokémon DiamondandPearldeveloped by ILCA and set to release later that year. On the same day,Pokémon Legends: Arceuswas announced, aprequeltoDiamondandPearl.Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwere released on November 19, 2021, whilePokémon Legends: Arceuswas released on January 28, 2022.

This generation introduced a total of 96 new Pokémon with 81 revealed inSword and Shield,8 revealed in the expansion packs, and 7 revealed inPokémon Legends: Arceus.

On March 6, 2020, the remake of theMystery Dungeon, RedandBlue Rescue Teamwas released titledPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.On November 26, 2020, at theMacy's Thanksgiving parade,Pokémonteased its 2021 25th anniversary logo and details for its special celebration "soon".[64]

2022–present: Ninth generation

Further information:Pokémon ScarletandVioletandThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

On February 27, 2022,Pokémon ScarletandVioletwere announced for the Nintendo Switch, with a late 2022 release date.[65]The games were released on November 18, 2022. On February 27, 2023, a two-part expansion pack was announced titledThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.Part One,The Teal Mask,was released on September 13, 2023. Part Two,The Indigo Disk,was released on December 14, 2023.[66]An epilogue,Mochi Mayhem,was released on January 11, 2024.[67]

This generation introduced a total of 120 new Pokémon so far with 103 revealed inScarlet and Violet,2 revealed in special Tera Raids, 7 revealed inThe Teal Mask,7 revealed inThe Indigo Disk,and 1 revealed inMochi Mayhem,with an overall total of 1025 Pokémon.

On February 27, 2024,Pokémon Legends: Z-Awas announced to have a 2025 release on the Nintendo Switch.[68]It will feature a return to Lumiose City of theKalosregion fromPokémon X and Y,and will be the first appearance ofMega Evolutionin a Pokémon game sinceLet's Go, Pikachu!andLet's Go, Eevee![69]

Games

Main article:List ofPokémonvideo games
Summary of main series titles
SystemGenerationMain titlesDerivative titlesUpper versions/DLCsRemake titlesLegends titles
Game BoyFirst
Game Boy ColorSecond
Game Boy AdvanceThird
Fourth
Nintendo DS
Fifth
Sixth
Nintendo 3DS
Seventh
Seventh
Nintendo SwitchEighth
Ninth

Reception

Sales and aggregate review scores
As of December 31, 2024.
Game Year Units sold
(in millions) 		GameRankings Metacritic
Pokémon Red and Blue 1996 31.37[70] 88%[71][72] -
Pokémon Yellow 1998 14.64[70] 85%[73] -
Pokémon Gold and Silver 1999 23.73[74] 90%[75][76] -
Pokémon Crystal 2000 6.39[70] 80%[77] -
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire 2002 16.22[78] 84%[79][80] 82/100[81]
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen 2004 12[78] 81%[82][83] 81/100[84][85]
Pokémon Emerald 2004 6.32[86] 77%[87] 76/100[88]
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl 2006 17.67[89] 85%[90][91] 85/100[92][93]
Pokémon Platinum 2008 7.06[94] 83%[95] 84/100[96]
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver 2009 12.72[89] 88%[97][98] 87/100[99][100]
Pokémon Black and White 2010 15.64[89] 86%[101][102] 87/100[103][104]
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 2012 7.63[105] 81%[106][107] 80/100[108][109]
Pokémon X and Y 2013 16.76[110] 87%[111][112] 87/100[113][114]
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 2014 14.63[110] 84%[115][116] 83/100[117]
Pokémon Sun and Moon 2016 16.33[110] 88%[118][119] 87/100[120][121]
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon 2017 9.23[110] 83%[122][123] 84/100[124][125]
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! 2018 15.07[126] 78%[127][128] 80/100[129][130]
Pokémon Sword and Shield 2019 26.60[126] 83%[131] 80/100[132][133]
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2021 15.06[126] - 73/100[134]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 2022 14.83[126] - 83/100[135]
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 2022 26.38[126] - 72/100[136][137]

After the first five months of release, theGame Boygames sold almost 3 million copies.[138]They have been credited as a factor in the Game Boy maintaining strong sales in Japan well beyond the typical lifespan of a game system.[139]The series has sold over 279 million units (inclusive of spin-off titles; 210 million for the mainline Pokémon games) as of February 29, 2016,[140]giving it the distinction of being one of thebest-selling video game series in history.[141]Guinness World Records awarded thePokémonseries eight records inGuinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2008,including "Most Successful RPG Series of All Time", "Game Series With the Most Spin-Off Movies" and "Most PhotosensitiveEpilepticSeizures Caused by a TV Show ".[142]As of March 2022,the series has sold over440 millionunits.[9]

ThePokémonvideo game series is the basis of thePokémonfranchise,which includes thePokémonanime,thePokémon Trading Card Game,thePokémonmanga,and various toys. The anime series has run for over 900 episodes, accompanied by 19 feature films, with a twentieth in production. The trading card game and its expansion sets have grown to around 3,000 unique cards in total, and continue to draw a healthy player base to its official international tournaments. The extent of global toy and merchandise sales since 1996 cover broad markets and high quantities.[143]

IGNrankedPokémonas the 17th greatest desired game series: "the basic gameplay premise boasts solid, addictive play mechanics, and several of the handheld RPGs deserve to be in every gamer's collection.[144]GamesRadarlistedPokémonas the No. 1Nintendogame "not made by Nintendo", stating that having to catch each Pokémon made the games addictive.[145]

See also

Notes

  1. ^Japanese:ポケットモンスター,Hepburn:Poketto Monsutā

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