What region is Gen 7?

Originating from the Alola region, which was inspired by the Hawaiian Islands, Gen 7 introduced 86 new Pokémon, along with 18 Alolan variants, when Pokémon Sun and Moon were released. Gen 7 includes the traditional three starter Pokémon, 11 legendary Pokémon, five mythical Pokémon and the Ultra Beasts.

What is the Gen 8 region?

The Galar region is the setting of the eighth generation of Pokémon games, which is where the games Pokémon Sword and Shield take place.

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 Gen is Gen 7 Pokémon?

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!.

What is Gen 9 region called?

A new region to explore, the Paldea region, based on the Iberian Peninsula.

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What region is Gen 10?

Pokemon Gen 10 May Take Place in an Italy-inspired Region

This is because it could loosely resemble locations like Tuscany, Sicily, and Sardinia. Pokemon Gen 10 going to Italy would be interesting, though perhaps some fans would prefer the wilds of Australia instead.

What is Gen 5 region called?

Unova, the new region introduced in this generation, is known to be far away from the regions of previous generations. Unlike the past four, Unova is based on an area outside of Japan, drawing inspiration from the New York City metropolitan area.

Is Gen 8 a galar?

Originating from the Galar regions, which was inspired by the British Isle, Gen 8 originally introduced 80 and, upon the release of the DLCs for Pokémon Sword and Shield - The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra - this was increased to 89 Pokémon.

What region is Gen 6?

Originating from the Kalos region, which takes inspiration from northern France, Gen 6 introduces 72 new Pokémon. This includes a collection of new legendaries, the traditional three - grass, water and fire - starter Pokémon and Klefki, the sentient keys Pokémon because why not.

What is Gen 8 called Pokémon?

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

What was Gen 5?

The fifth generation (Generation V) of the Pokémon franchise features 156 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the 2010 Nintendo DS games Pokémon Black and White. Some Pokémon in this generation were introduced in animated adaptations of the franchise before Black and White.

Will there be a Gen 10 Pokémon?

It's highly likely there are going to be Paldean Pokemon in the next mainline Pokemon game for Generation 10. With over 100 to choose from, there's no telling how many Gen 9 Pokemon will appear in the Gen 10 games.

What country is the Gen 9 region based on?

Spanish landmarks

Game Freak / The Pokemon Company Gen 9 features a major landmark in Spain. While most of these things point towards Spain being the main influence on Paldea, it's likely that the Gen 9 Pokemon games have also been inspired by otherr nearby countries including Portugal.

What region is Gen 4?

Like previous generations, Generation IV focuses on one main region across three games, the Sinnoh region featured in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum on the Nintendo DS, released in 2006 and 2008 (and 2007 and 2009 outside Japan).

Why is Galar called Galar?

Etymology. Galar may have been derived from gallant, gala (a special occasion), or Galahad. It may also come from an anagram of San-Graal, the French name of the Holy Grail.

What country is Gen 5 based off?

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 3s region?

Gen 3 originates from the Hoenn region, which was inspired by the island of Kyushu in Japan, and introduced 135 Pokémon to the National Pokédex.

What region was Gen 1?

Perhaps the most famous of the Pokémon regions is Kanto, the setting for the first generation of games. Players traverse Kanto in the original Japanese Red and Green titles, the American Red, Blue, and Yellow releases, FireRed and LeafGreen, and the Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!

Who is the villain in Galar?

Chairman Rose (in Japanese: ローズ), or simply known as Rose, is the main antagonist in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. He is the corrupt chairman of the Galar Pokémon League and the boss of Macro Cosmos.

Is Zarude a legendary?

Zarude is a Mythical Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch, first introduced in the Isle of Armor DLC.

What comes after Galar?

Nine regions have appeared in the core series of Pokémon games. They are, in order of appearance, Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh (formerly known as Hisui), Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and Paldea.

What country is Gen 3 based on?

Generation 3 (Ruby and Sapphire)

The Hoenn region is based off of Kyūshū and its many surrounding islands. Once again, connections can be drawn between cities in game and their corresponding cities in the real world.

What region is Gen 2?

Gen 2 originates from the Johto region and brought 100 new Pokémon to Pokémon Go. This generation arrived with Pokémon Gold and Silver alongside a host of popular features, including eggs, baby Pokémon, a host of legendary Pokémon, shiny forms and two new types - dark and steel.

Is Kalos based on France?

The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in Japan, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States, Kalos is based on France, Galar is based on the United Kingdom, and Paldea is based on the Iberian Peninsula, consisting in the countries of Spain, Portugal and Andorra.