What is Gen 6?

Gen 6 was introduced alongside the release of Pokémon X and Y, which is the sixth instalment, excluding remakes and special editions, in the main Pokémon series. Like Gen 5, this generation is focused around original creatures, meaning there are no new baby Pokémon or new evolutions for previous generations.

What is Gen 6 called?

The sixth generation (Japanese: 第６世代 sixth generation, rendered as 第六世代 among fans) of Pokémon is the sixth installment of the Pokémon video game series, starting with Pokémon X and Y in 2013 and concluding with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in 2014.

When did Gen 6 come out?

The sixth generation (Generation VI) of the Pokémon franchise features 72 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the 2013 Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon X and Y.

What is Gen 7?

The seventh generation (Generation VII) of the Pokémon franchise features 86 fictional species of collectible creatures called "Pokémon" introduced to the core video game series in the 2016 Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Moon and the 2017 3DS games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

What region is Gen 6 in?

This generation features a new region called Kalos, inspired by France, and the return of the Hoenn region. This generation bring 72 new kinds of Pokémon in the Kalos region with 3 new Legendary Pokémon and 3 new Mythical Pokémon.

Why Gen 6 is Pokemon's Most Influential Generation

What country is Gen 7?

Alola. Alola is a unique region in the Pokémon world, split into four natural islands and one manmade island. Inspired by Hawaii, it is the backdrop for the Generation 7 Pokemon games Sun, Ultra Sun, Moon, and Ultra Moon.

What country is Gen 5 based on?

If you grew up playing Pokémon in the US, Gen 5 is a special one. Pokémon Black and White were the first Pokémon titles to take their inspiration not from Japan but from the United States. The game's Unova region is based on New York State, with Cestelia City its stand-in for Lower Manhattan.

What is Gen 8?

The eighth generation (Generation VIII) of the Pokémon franchise features 96 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series, including 89 in the 2019 Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield as of version 1.3.

What game is Gen 8?

The eighth generation began with Pokémon Sword and Shield and then continued with the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass DLC packs, followed by Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and concluded with Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

What are the Gen 8 starters?

This page includes the 3 Gen 8 starters in Pokemon Sword and Shield: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble plus the official, confirmed starter evolutions.

What will Gen 9 be called?

The ninth generation (Japanese: 第九世代 ninth generation) of Pokémon games is the ninth installment of the Pokémon video game series. The ninth generation began with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 18, 2022 and continued with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC packs.

What will Gen 9 be?

For the first time in the Pokemon series, gen 9 will feature four-player co-op, allowing players to explore and battle wild Pokemon together. While the details are yet to be fully revealed, the second trailer shows four players, with three of them using the game's starters and a fourth using Pikachu.

What Gen is Gen 5?

Gen 5 Pokémon hail from the Pokémon franchise's fifth generation of games - Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. Unlike previous generations, Gen 5 is made up of completely original Pokémon. This makes it the first generation since Gen 2 to not introduce new Baby Pokémon or evolutions for previous generations.

Which Gen 6 starter?

The three starters of generation 6 are made up of the following: the grass-type is Chespin who evolves into Chesnaught. The fire-type is Fennekin who evolves into Delphox. And the water-type is Froakie who evolves into the fearsome Greninja.

How to get gen 5 to gen 6?

Pokemon from Generation five games can be transferred to Generation six games using the Poke Transporter and Pokemon Bank 3DS Apps. The Pokemon Bank app requires a $5 annual fee, and the Poke Transporter cannot be used without it.

What is Gen 7 games?

The gen 7 games are: Pokémon Sun. Pokémon Moon. Pokémon Ultra Sun (enhanced version of Sun) Pokémon Ultra Moon (enhanced version of Moon)

When was Gen 9 released?

Gen 9 will officially kick off on November 18, 2022, with the trailer showcasing gameplay, new characters, and even the box art for each version of the game. Gen 9's Legendaries have also been revealed, with Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet, and Miraidon in Violet.

What are the Gen 9 starters?

The Gen 9 starter Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet: Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly have captured the hearts of worldwide Pokemon fans since their announcement. Countless trainers will spend the majority of their time in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet with these loyal Pokemon.

Will there be a Gen 10 Pokémon?

At the same time, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet kick off Gen 9 which could also include Pokemon Black and White Remakes, new experimental games, a new Legends game, and more. Eventually, however, Gen 9 will come to an end and Gen 10 will rear its head.

Is Gen 8 finished?

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Likely Marks The End Of Gen 8

Most Pokémon generations include a main entry in the series, a remake of a past game, and some type of offshoot or continuation of the main entries, like Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

What is Galar based on?

Galar is based on the United Kingdom. According to Shigeru Ohmori, the UK is chosen as a basis for Galar to tie into Pokémon Sword and Shield's theme of "strength", and the idea of aiming to be the greatest or the strongest.

Where is Gen 1 based?

Gen 1 encompasses the original 151 Pokémon which can all be caught in Pokémon Go. All of the Gen 1 Pokémon hail from the Kanto region, which was the first region Pokémon fans ever visited in the Pokémon universe through Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow.

What country is Gen 1?

Generation 1 (Red and Blue)

Fans won't need to apply much critical thinking to figure out what real world area this is based on, as the Kanto region is an actual section of Japan. Even specific cities within the game can be related to real world cities in the Kanto region of Japan.

What is generation V?

Gen V, otherwise known as the Visual Generation, is a consumer category that brings together a unique cross-section of young Gen Xers, Millennials, and older members of Gen Z (people born between 1978 and 2008) and all of whom are united by one driving force: visual communication.