Generation (Pokémon)

Generations are used in the Pokémon fandom to denote the chronological divisions of Pokémon canon. Each generation usually denotes a new setting, new Pokémon, and new characters.
The term is most commonly used to refer to the Pokémon video games, though the anime, manga, trading card game, and other merchandise are also usually updated with the new Pokémon and features along with the video games at the start of a new generation. Though anime is split corresponding to each generation, it is almost exclusively referred to by series, not generation. Additionally, the anime series usually resume directly after the last, whereas the different video game generations may occur years apart or simultaneously.Bulbapedia. Generation. (Accessed 17 May 2011.)
Fanworks based on the Pokémon video games usually include the generation in their headers as to indicate the characters and setting as well as the era and plot (e.g. Generation I Red/Blue versus Generation II Red/Blue).
Generations are usually denoted by Roman numerals, though "Generation I" and "First Generation," for example, are used interchangeably.
== Generation I ==
* Video Games: Pokémon Red and Green (1996) and Pokémon Blue (1996) (Japan only);Pokémon Red and Blue (1998) and Pokémon Yellow (1998/1999)Dates separated by a virgule (/) indicate the years released in Japan and North America respectively.
** Player Character: Red | Rival: Blue
* Location: Kanto
* Pokémon Introduced: #1-151
* Anime Series: Pokémon (Original Series) (EP001-EP116)Bulbapedia. Series. (Accessed 17 May 2011.) (1997/1998-1999/2000)
** Main Characters: Ash, Misty, Brock, Tracey
== Generation II ==
* Video Games: Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999/2000) and Pokémon Crystal (2000/2001)
** Player Character: Ethan, Kris (Crystal only) | Rival: Silver
* Location: Johto
* Pokémon Introduced: #151-251
* Anime Series: Pokémon (Original Series) (EP117-EP274) (1999/2000-2002/2003)
** Main Characters: Ash, Misty, Brock
== Generation III ==
* Video Games: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002/2003) and Pokémon Emerald (2004/2005)
** Player Characters: Brendan, May | Rival: May/Brendan, Wally
* Remake Games: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004)
** Player Character: Red, Leaf | Rival: Blue
* Location: Hoenn
* Pokémon Introduced: #251-386
* Anime Series: Advanced Generation (2002/2003-2006/2007)
** Main Characters: Ash, May, Brock, Max
== Generation IV ==
* Video Games: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006/2007) and Pokémon Platinum (2008/2009)
** Player Character: Lucas, Dawn | Rival: Barry
* Remake Games: Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009/2010)
** Player Characters: Ethan, Lyra | Rival: Silver
* Location: Sinnoh, Johto
* Pokémon Introduced: #386-493
* Anime Series: Diamond & Pearl (2006/2007-2010/2011)
** Main Characters: Ash, Dawn, Brock
== Generation V ==
* Video Games: Pokémon Black and White (2010/2011), Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 (2012)
** Player Character: Hilbert, Hilda | Rival: Cheren, Bianca (Black/White); Nate, Rosa | Rival: Hugh (Black 2/White 2)
* Location: Unova
* Pokémon Introduced: #000, #493-649
* Anime Series: Best Wishes (2010/2011-2013)
** Main Characters: Ash, Iris, Cilan
== Generation VI ==
* Video Games: Pokemon X and Pokemon Y (2013)
** Player Character: Calem, Serena | Rival: Calem/Selena (depending on who the player chose), Shauna, Tierno, Trevor
* Remake Games Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014)
** Player Character: May and Brendan | Rival: May or Brendan (opposite of player character), Wally
* Location: Kalos, Hoenn
* Pokémon Introduced: #650-721
* Anime Series: 
** Main Characters: Ash, Clemont, Serena, Bonnie
== Generation VII ==
* Video Games: Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon (2016)
** Player Character: Sun, Moon | Rival: Hau, Gladion, Lillie
* Location: Alola
* Pokémon Introduced: #722-802
* Anime Series: 
** Main Characters: Ash, Lillie
== Generation VIII ==
* Video Games: Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield (2019)
** Player Character: Gloria, Victor | Rival: Hop, Bede, Marnie
* Location: Galar
* Pokémon Introduced: #810-???
* Anime Series: 
** Main Characters: Ash, Goh
== References ==
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