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The first [[Generation VII]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public was the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Magearna}}, known by the unofficial Japanese transliteration "Magiana" at the time, after it was leaked in the March issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine, released on February 10, 2016.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Magiana_revealed_by_CoroCoro_magazine Magiana revealed by CoroCoro magazine]." ''Bulbanews''. February 10, 2016.</ref> Magearna was officially revealed four days later on February 14, though its [[type]] was still left unknown.

In a trailer released on May 10, 2016, the [[starter Pokémon]] for {{g|Sun and Moon}} were revealed, {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, and {{p|Popplio}}, as well as the two then-unnamed [[game mascot]]s, a lion Pokémon for Pokémon Sun and a bat-like Pokémon for Pokémon Moon,<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn25hijDL7c Starter Pokémon for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Revealed!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> whose names were later revealed to be {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, respectively.<ref>[https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/721918697921777664 Tweet revealing Solgaleo and Lunala's official Japanese trademark name and romanization.]^{[''dead link'']} Posted on March 22, 2016.</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20160605014656/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/solgaleo/ Solgaleo]". Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Pokemon.com/SunMoon. Archived on June 5, 2016.</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20160605014651/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/lunala/ Lunala]". Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Pokemon.com/SunMoon. Archived on June 5, 2016.</ref> In a Japanese trailer featuring the new starter Pokémon, a small dog-like Pokémon can briefly be seen.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WxCKssPs3E&t=12s 【ポケモン サン・ムーン】最初のパートナーはこの３匹！モクロー、ニャビー、アシマリってどんなポケモン？]". コロコロチャンネル【公式】. ''YouTube''.</ref> This Pokémon was later revealed to be {{p|Rockruff}}, then known as "Iwanko", on June 11 in an issue of CoroCoro magazine that also revealed {{p|Komala}}, which was known as "Nekkoara" at the time.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/CoroCoro_reveals_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_Nekkoara,_Iwanko CoroCoro reveals new Pokémon Nekkoara, Iwanko]." ''Bulbanews''. June 11, 2016.</ref>

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===Generation VIII===

On [[Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2019, the fifth [[Pokémon Presents|Pokémon Direct]] announced {{g|Sword and Shield}} with a trailer that ended in a CGI cinematic introducing the three [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}}, and {{p|Sobble}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOPVBm0sA7Q Pokémon Direct 2.27.2019]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The sixth Pokémon Direct later aired on June 5, with gameplay revealing {{p|Gossifleur}}, {{p|Wooloo}}, {{p|Drednaw}}, {{p|Corviknight}}, and {{p|Eldegoss}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpjVUOJkX-s Pokémon Direct 6.5.2019]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The presentation also featured another CGI cinematic revealing the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[game mascot]]s, {{p|Zamazenta}} and {{p|Zacian}}, whose designs and theming were initially teased through the logos and naming of Shield and Sword, respectively. Additional details regarding each new Pokémon could be found on the official Sword and Shield website as they were revealed, though the [[types]] of the game mascots were left unknown until launch.

===Generation IX===

The first [[Generation IX]] Pokémon were revealed alongside {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} in the sixth [[Pokémon Presents]], which aired on [[Pokémon Day]] on February 27, 2022.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoiwcdqMlCA Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2022]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The presentation revealed the [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}. A second trailer was released on June 1, revealing {{p|Pawmi}}, {{p|Smoliv}}, and {{p|Lechonk}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ruBLEEqw_c Second Trailer | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The trailer also revealed the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[game mascot]]s, {{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}}, whose designs and theming were previously teased in Scarlet and Violet's logos, respectively. On August 3, another Pokémon Presents revealed {{p|Fidough}} and {{p|Cetitan}}, and also featured a glimpse of a mysterious vehicle.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojiBuA97rdc Pokémon Presents | 08.03.2022]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> On August 21, a trailer revealed a Pokémon resembling Koraidon and Miraidon, named {{p|Cyclizar}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6zFq5nd0tU Competitive Play Trailer | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The official Scarlet and Violet website unveiled the names and other details of each of the new Pokémon as they were revealed, though the [[type]]s of the two new Legendary Pokémon remained a mystery until the games' release.