Pokémon generations
There are 9 generations in total. Each generation brought new Pokémon and games. Click a generation below to browse all Pokémon from that era in the Pokédex.
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Each Pokémon generation introduced a new region, new mechanics, and a new roster of Pokémon. Browse generations here, then jump straight into the Pokédex filtered to that era—perfect for replay challenges, nostalgia runs, or restricting team building to a specific generation.
Showing 9 generations.
The original 151 Pokémon. Red, Blue, and Yellow (1996). Introduced the Kanto region. The start of the Pokémon phenomenon.
View Pokémon →Gen IIGold/Silver100 new Pokémon (152–251). Gold, Silver, and Crystal (1999). Johto region. Introduced Dark and Steel types, breeding, and day/night cycle.
View Pokémon →Gen IIIRuby/Sapphire135 new Pokémon (252–386). Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald (2002). Hoenn region. Introduced Abilities and Double Battles.
View Pokémon →Gen IVDiamond/Pearl107 new Pokémon (387–493). Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (2006). Sinnoh region. Physical/Special split. Introduced the Fairy-type precursor.
View Pokémon →Gen VBlack/White156 new Pokémon (494–649). Black and White (2010). Unova region. Only new Pokémon until post-game. Triple and Rotation Battles.
View Pokémon →Gen VIX/Y72 new Pokémon (650–721). X and Y (2013). Kalos region. Introduced Fairy type and Mega Evolution. Full 3D graphics.
View Pokémon →Gen VIISun/Moon88 new Pokémon (722–809). Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon (2016). Alola region. Regional forms. Z-Moves. No Gyms.
View Pokémon →Gen VIIISword/Shield96 new Pokémon (810–905). Sword and Shield (2019). Galar region. Dynamax and Gigantamax. First mainline games on console.
View Pokémon →Gen IXScarlet/Violet120 new Pokémon (906–1025). Scarlet and Violet (2022). Paldea region. Open-world exploration. Terastal phenomenon.
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