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A '''version''' of the Pokémon games is a Pokémon game which follows the now-standard model of a player's journey through a specific [[region]] to collect all of the Pokémon. Collectively, the fifteen games released with the suffix "Version" are known as the '''main series''' of Pokémon games.
As has been indicated in the past, not every Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}} has been discovered yet, and regions to which unknown Pokémon are native will be revealed gradually.


==Version formula==
Currently, there are four [[generation]]s of Pokémon games, each with their own set of then-new Pokémon, moves and several other things that have become the pattern of the [[main series]] so far. Although nothing is known at this time about Generation V or beyond, the patterns which have applied to all four current generations, are expected to continue to hold true in the future.
All versions follow the same basic plot: The {{player}} grew up in a small town, and somehow meets the region's native {{g|professor}}, who then allows him or her to keep a [[starter Pokémon]], which is always of the {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{type2|Water}}. The player's [[rival]], of course, has or gets the starter Pokémon whose [[type]] is [[super effective]] against that of the player's choice.


From here, the player journeys throughout the region, challenging the eight {{g|Gym}}s and receiving their [[badge]]s upon defeating the [[Gym Leader]]. Usually, a [[villainous team]] will arrive to cause trouble, typically with plans to take over the world and capture [[legendary Pokémon]] to do their bidding.
What is so far assumed from the patterns that have run from [[Generation I]] to the present about Generation V and beyond is as follows:
*Initially, there will be two versions of the new game, which will differ in capture rates and [[version exclusives]]. A more extensive third version will be released some time later, in which most Pokémon previously exclusive to one of the two versions will be available, but other Pokémon found in both versions will be missing. In the third version, the outfits of the [[player character]]s and [[rival]] will likely change.
**'''Evidence:''' The three-version formula has been used in every generation, with the sole exception of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} (to which the two-version formula does apply). Since [[Generation III]], the player characters have gotten an outfit change in the third version.
*A new [[region]] will be explored. It will be geographically similar to a real-life region in Japan.
**'''Evidence:''' Each of the four generations has been centered in a new region relative to its time: [[Kanto]] in Generation I, [[Johto]] in Generation II, [[Hoenn]] in Generation III, and [[Sinnoh]] in Generation IV. The similarities to Japan's regions are noted [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|here]].
*A previously unknown [[Pokémon professor]] will reside in this region and have new {{type2|Grass}}, {{type2|Fire}} and {{type2|Water}} Pokémon available for the player to select for his or her adventure. The professor will be named after a tree in the English version.
**'''Evidence:''' Professors [[Professor Oak|Oak]], [[Professor Elm|Elm]], [[Professor Birch|Birch]],  [[Professor Rowan|Rowan]] and their [[starter Pokémon]].
*More new Pokémon will be introduced. Some may be [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|evolved forms]] or [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolutions]] of Pokémon now known. The amount of new Pokémon introduced will likely not be below 100 or above 151. Specifically, a dual-typed {{2t|Normal|Flying}} bird Pokémon will be introduced along with a rodent based {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.
**'''Evidence:''' Each generation after the first has introduced at least two Pokémon related to those of previous generations. The amount of Pokémon released each generation was 151, 100, 135 and 107. As for the birds and rodents, in each generation there has been one of each introduced:
***'''[[Generation I]]''': {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Rattata}}. {{p|Spearow}} was also introduced in this generation.
***'''[[Generation II]]''': {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Sentret}}
***'''[[Generation III]]''': {{p|Taillow}} and {{p|Zigzagoon}}
***'''[[Generation IV]]''': {{p|Starly}} and {{p|Bidoof}}  
*The new [[regional Pokédex]] will begin with the starter Pokémon and their evolutionary kin as #001-#009, in the order of Grass-Fire-Water. It will lack at least some Pokémon. The [[National Dex]] numbers of new Pokémon will start with #494 for the Grass-type starter and continue on at least up to #593 if at least 100 Pokémon are added.
**'''Evidence:''' [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn's regional Pokédex]] leaves out 184 Pokémon. [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Dex number|Sinnoh's regional Pokédex]] leaves out 342 Pokémon.
*There will be eight [[Pokémon Gym]]s and an [[Elite Four]], of which each will specialize in a specific [[elemental type]], and a [[Champion]] at the end of the Elite Four. There will also be an evil team that the player will battle and eventually defeat after a battle with its leader.
**'''Evidence:''' This is part of the standard [[version]] formula.
*There will be an {{pkmn|anime}} season or series. In it {{Ash}} will travel to a new region, bringing his Pikachu, and will capture the resident bird Pokémon and at least one [[Starter Pokémon]]. He will have a team consisting of {{AP|Pikachu}}, the bird Pokémon, a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, a {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon, a {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon, and another Pokémon. He will challenge the [[Gym]]s of the region. He may receive new [[Ash's friends|traveling companions]], and might get a new outfit made by [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]] at the beginning of the new series
**'''Evidence:''' This has happened to every [[Version|main game]] and [[generation]] since {{2v2|Red|Blue}} in [[Generation I]].
*There will be some new [[manga]] produced, some [[Pokémon Special]] chapters written, and new [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] cards created.
**'''Evidence:''' This has happened to every [[Version|main game]] and [[generation]] since {{pkmn|Red and Blue}} in [[Generation I]].
*{{p|Pikachu}} will be found in the new region.
**'''Evidence:''' The series mascot can be caught in every portable Pokémon game, except {{game|Yellow}} where it is the starter.
*The evolutionary families of {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} will be included within the new region.
** There has not been one [[sea route]] yet where Magikarp or Tentacool/{{p|Tentacruel}} hasn't been found. Magikarp is always catchable with the [[Old Rod]] as well. Goldeen is a common fishing Pokémon as well. Zubat and Geodude or their evolutions can be found in nearly every cave, along with Machop or Abra occasionally. Psyduck is common around lakes or in [[Safari Zone]]s.
*There will be at least one [[legendary trio]] in the next generation, as well as at least one Über legendary and one [[event Pokémon]].
**'''Evidence:''' Generation I has exactly one of each of the above, and all subsequent generations have expanded on this number in some way.
*The new generation will be playable on a new handheld game system.
**'''Evidence:''' Every new generation so far has been released for the newest Nintendo handheld console relative to its time.
***[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue, Green]] and [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]] for the [[Game Boy]].
***[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]] and [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]] for the [[Game Boy Color]].
***[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
***[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] for the [[Nintendo DS]].


After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated, usually with each allowing for a specific [[HM]] [[move]] to be used outside of battle, the player must head to the {{g|League}}, where the [[Elite Four]] and [[Champion]] are waiting. In regions other than [[Kanto]], as well, the pathway there will require the player to climb {{m|waterfall}}s to reach their destination.
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The games technically are over once the player has become the Champion, however, their [[Pokédex]] still remains to be filled. After this has been done, of course, and the player has talked with the [[Game Freak]] employees who reside within the game, they will receive a [[diploma]]. Starting with [[Generation III]], getting all the {{ga|Trainer card}} stars are needed to get 100% completion of the game.
 
Versions always have a Pokémon that represents them, known as a [[version mascot]]. Since [[Generation II]], as well, this has been a legendary Pokémon that is available in the game.
 
==Paired versions and third versions==
Versions are always released in pairs to start a [[generation]], then later, a third game is released that provides more features than the first two, but takes place in the same region with the same storyline with minor alterations. Most often, there are [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] that are available in one of the original two, but not in the other, with a counterpart in the other game, such as is the case with {{v|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}'s {{p|Zangoose}} and {{p|Seviper}}. The third version, of course, will have some Pokémon unavailable as well, though these will often be Pokémon that were available in the other two, while the version-exclusives of the original two will often both be available in the third game. [[Generation III]] was the first generation to not only release two sets of paired versions ({{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}), but also the first generation to lack a third version for a particular storyline, in this case that of [[Kanto]].
 
===List of paired and third versions===
{| border=1 align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="2" width=66% | Paired versions
! width=33% | Third version
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="3" | [[Generation I]] (Japan)
|- align="center"
| rowspan="2" style="background: #{{red color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|000|Red}}]]
| rowspan="2" style="background: #{{green color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|000|Green}}]]
| style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|{{color|000|Blue}}]]
|-align="center"
| style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|000|Yellow}}]]
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="3" | [[Generation I]] (US/EU)
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{red color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|{{color|000|Red}}]]
| style="background: #{{blue color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|{{color|000|Blue}}]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|000|Yellow}}]]
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="3" | [[Generation II]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{gold color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|{{color|000|Gold}}]]
| style="background: #{{silver color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|{{color|000|Silver}}]]
| style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | [[Pokémon Crystal Version|{{color|000|Crystal}}]]
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="3" | [[Generation III]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{ruby color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|{{color|000|Ruby}}]]
| style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|{{color|000|Sapphire}}]]
| style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | [[Pokémon Emerald Version|{{color|000|Emerald}}]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{firered color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|{{color|000|FireRed}}]]
| style="background: #{{leafgreen color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|{{color|000|LeafGreen}}]]
| style="background: #FFFFFF;" |  
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! colspan="3" | [[Generation IV]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{diamond color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|Diamond}}]]
| style="background: #{{pearl color}};" width=33% | [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|000|Pearl}}]]
| style="background: #{{platinum color}};" width=34% | [[Pokémon Platinum Version|{{color|000|Platinum}}]]
|}
 
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