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First seen as a silhouette in the December 1998 issue of CoroCoro, {{p|Lugia}} was first fully shown off in the May 1999 issue alongside {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Bellossom}}. {{p|Ledyba}} was then revealed in the June issue of CoroCoro, and later appeared with Hoothoot, Elekid, and Bellossom in the Pikachu short ''[[PK04|Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure]]'' shown alongside ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', which released in Japanese theaters on July 17, 1999 and North American theaters on July 21, 2000. Lugia and Slowking made their first full appearance in ''The Power of One'', playing major roles in the film.  
First seen as a silhouette in the December 1998 issue of CoroCoro, {{p|Lugia}} was first fully shown off in the May 1999 issue alongside {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Bellossom}}. {{p|Ledyba}} was then revealed in the June issue of CoroCoro, and later appeared with Hoothoot, Elekid, and Bellossom in the Pikachu short ''[[PK04|Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure]]'' shown alongside ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', which released in Japanese theaters on July 17, 1999 and North American theaters on July 21, 2000. Lugia and Slowking made their first full appearance in ''The Power of One'', playing major roles in the film.  


Several more Pokémon were revealed in CoroCoro in August, September, and October of 1999. {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Spinarak}} were revealed in the August issue, and {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Sentret}} were revealed in the September issue. In October, the [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}, were revealed, as well as {{p|Quagsire}} and {{p|Stantler}}.  
Several more Pokémon were revealed in CoroCoro in August, September, and October of 1999. {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Spinarak}} were revealed in the August issue, and {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Sentret}} were revealed in the September issue. In October, the [[first partner Pokémon]], {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}, were revealed, as well as {{p|Quagsire}} and {{p|Stantler}}.  


Episodes taking place in [[Johto]] started airing in Japan a month before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, in which several Generation II Pokémon appeared before their game debut. Notably, {{p|Suicune}} first appeared in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', first broadcast in Japan on October 14, 1999, with Cyndaquil and Totodile also making their first appearances in the anime. Chikorita appeared in [[EP118|the next episode]] on October 21, and Heracross appeared in [[EP118|the episode after that]] on October 28.
Episodes taking place in [[Johto]] started airing in Japan a month before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, in which several Generation II Pokémon appeared before their game debut. Notably, {{p|Suicune}} first appeared in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', first broadcast in Japan on October 14, 1999, with Cyndaquil and Totodile also making their first appearances in the anime. Chikorita appeared in [[EP118|the next episode]] on October 21, and Heracross appeared in [[EP118|the episode after that]] on October 28.
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The first set of Pokémon to be revealed for [[Generation III]] was {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, and {{p|Wailmer}}, revealed<!-- at [[Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2001]]--> on March 7, 2001. {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{p|Latios}} were later revealed some time between September 2001 and February 22, 2002.<!--unknown source--> {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} were then leaked on March 3, 2022 in an image from the eleventh [[Pikachu short]], ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.
The first set of Pokémon to be revealed for [[Generation III]] was {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, and {{p|Wailmer}}, revealed<!-- at [[Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2001]]--> on March 7, 2001. {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{p|Latios}} were later revealed some time between September 2001 and February 22, 2002.<!--unknown source--> {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} were then leaked on March 3, 2022 in an image from the eleventh [[Pikachu short]], ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.


The [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} were revealed for [[Pokémon Breeder mini]] on March 21, 2002. A few months later, {{p|Sharpedo}} and {{p|Shroomish}} were leaked in the August issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine on July 14. Three more Pokémon were revealed ten days later at {{DL|Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2002}}, with {{p|Poochyena}} and {{p|Taillow}} revealed on July 24, and {{p|Zigzagoon}} revealed on July 27. After another couple months passed, {{p|Blaziken}} was revealed in the September issue of CoroCoro released on August 17.  
The [[first partner Pokémon]], {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} were revealed for [[Pokémon Breeder mini]] on March 21, 2002. A few months later, {{p|Sharpedo}} and {{p|Shroomish}} were leaked in the August issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine on July 14. Three more Pokémon were revealed ten days later at {{DL|Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2002}}, with {{p|Poochyena}} and {{p|Taillow}} revealed on July 24, and {{p|Zigzagoon}} revealed on July 27. After another couple months passed, {{p|Blaziken}} was revealed in the September issue of CoroCoro released on August 17.  


The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were revealed alongside the announcement of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on various official Japanese websites on October 4, 2002. A little over a week later, {{p|Vigoroth}} was leaked in the November issue of CoroCoro on October 12, 2002. At the end of the month, {{p|Relicanth}} was revealed on October 29 in Pokémon Special, a weekly countdown to the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and [[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|the next anime series]].
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were revealed alongside the announcement of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on various official Japanese websites on October 4, 2002. A little over a week later, {{p|Vigoroth}} was leaked in the November issue of CoroCoro on October 12, 2002. At the end of the month, {{p|Relicanth}} was revealed on October 29 in Pokémon Special, a weekly countdown to the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and [[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|the next anime series]].
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The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} were revealed on June 30, 2006, as well as {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Cherrim}}, and {{p|Pachirisu}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Wonderland_8_cover_unveiled Pokémon Wonderland 8 cover unveiled]." ''Bulbanews''. June 30, 2006.</ref> {{p|Electivire}} was revealed on July 15.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Further_Diamond_and_Pearl_info_released Further Diamond and Pearl info released]." ''Bulbanews''. July 15, 2006.</ref> {{p|Roserade}} was revealed on July 20.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Roselia%27s_evolved_form_revealed Roselia's evolved form revealed]" ''Bulbanews''. July 20, 2006.</ref> {{p|Kricketot}} was revealed on July 21.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Diamond,_Pearl_demo_reveals_another_new_Pok%C3%A9mon Diamond, Pearl demo reveals another Pokémon]." ''Bulbanews''. July 21, 2006.</ref>
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} were revealed on June 30, 2006, as well as {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Cherrim}}, and {{p|Pachirisu}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Wonderland_8_cover_unveiled Pokémon Wonderland 8 cover unveiled]." ''Bulbanews''. June 30, 2006.</ref> {{p|Electivire}} was revealed on July 15.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Further_Diamond_and_Pearl_info_released Further Diamond and Pearl info released]." ''Bulbanews''. July 15, 2006.</ref> {{p|Roserade}} was revealed on July 20.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Roselia%27s_evolved_form_revealed Roselia's evolved form revealed]" ''Bulbanews''. July 20, 2006.</ref> {{p|Kricketot}} was revealed on July 21.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Diamond,_Pearl_demo_reveals_another_new_Pok%C3%A9mon Diamond, Pearl demo reveals another Pokémon]." ''Bulbanews''. July 21, 2006.</ref>


The [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} were leaked on August 5, 2006 in the September issue of CoroCoro, then known by their Japanese romanized names, Naetle, Hikozaru, and Pochama, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/September_2006_CoroCoro_scans_leaked_to_Internet September 2006 CoroCoro scans leaked to Internet]." ''Bulbanews''. August 5, 2006.</ref> Starly was unveiled on August 11.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Silhouetted_Pok%C3%A9mon_unveiled_in_screenshot Silhouetted Pokémon unveiled in screenshot]." ''Bulbanews''. August 11, 2006.</ref> {{p|Glameow}} and {{p|Happiny}} were revealed on September 1.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Two_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed Two new Pokémon revealed]." ''Bulbanews''. September 1, 2006.</ref>
The [[first partner Pokémon]], {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} were leaked on August 5, 2006 in the September issue of CoroCoro, then known by their Japanese romanized names, Naetle, Hikozaru, and Pochama, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/September_2006_CoroCoro_scans_leaked_to_Internet September 2006 CoroCoro scans leaked to Internet]." ''Bulbanews''. August 5, 2006.</ref> Starly was unveiled on August 11.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Silhouetted_Pok%C3%A9mon_unveiled_in_screenshot Silhouetted Pokémon unveiled in screenshot]." ''Bulbanews''. August 11, 2006.</ref> {{p|Glameow}} and {{p|Happiny}} were revealed on September 1.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Two_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed Two new Pokémon revealed]." ''Bulbanews''. September 1, 2006.</ref>


Several Pokémon were leaked on September 12, 2006 in the October issue of CoroCoro, including {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Budew}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Burmy}}, and {{p|Carnivine}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/October_CoroCoro_scans_uploaded_to_Internet October CoroCoro scans uploaded to Internet]." ''Bulbanews''. September 12, 2006.</ref> The final Pokémon to be revealed before the release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} was {{p|Buneary}}, revealed on September 25 through a magazine scan.
Several Pokémon were leaked on September 12, 2006 in the October issue of CoroCoro, including {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Budew}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Burmy}}, and {{p|Carnivine}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/October_CoroCoro_scans_uploaded_to_Internet October CoroCoro scans uploaded to Internet]." ''Bulbanews''. September 12, 2006.</ref> The final Pokémon to be revealed before the release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} was {{p|Buneary}}, revealed on September 25 through a magazine scan.
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During the airing of [[Pokémon Sunday]] on February 6, 2010, a silhouette of a new Pokémon set to star in the [[M13|thirteenth Pokémon movie]] marked the beginnings of [[Generation V]].<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/First_Gen_V_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed_in_Pok%C3%A9mon_Sunday First Gen V Pokémon revealed in Pokémon Sunday]." ''Bulbanews''. February 6, 2010.</ref> Four days later, on February 10, the March issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine unveiled the Pokémon, revealing it to be {{p|Zoroark}}, with the issue also revealing its [[Evolution|pre-evolved]] form, {{p|Zorua}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/March_2010_CoroCoro_features_new_Pok%C3%A9mon,_Ranger_game March 2010 CoroCoro features new Pokémon, Ranger game]." ''Bulbanews''. February 10, 2010.</ref>
During the airing of [[Pokémon Sunday]] on February 6, 2010, a silhouette of a new Pokémon set to star in the [[M13|thirteenth Pokémon movie]] marked the beginnings of [[Generation V]].<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/First_Gen_V_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed_in_Pok%C3%A9mon_Sunday First Gen V Pokémon revealed in Pokémon Sunday]." ''Bulbanews''. February 6, 2010.</ref> Four days later, on February 10, the March issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine unveiled the Pokémon, revealing it to be {{p|Zoroark}}, with the issue also revealing its [[Evolution|pre-evolved]] form, {{p|Zorua}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/March_2010_CoroCoro_features_new_Pok%C3%A9mon,_Ranger_game March 2010 CoroCoro features new Pokémon, Ranger game]." ''Bulbanews''. February 10, 2010.</ref>


[[File:PokéSun May09 10.png|thumb|left|250px|Teaser silhouettes of the [[starter Pokémon]] for {{game|Black and White|s}}]]
[[File:PokéSun May09 10.png|thumb|left|250px|Teaser silhouettes of the [[first partner Pokémon]] for {{game|Black and White|s}}]]
Another airing of Pokémon Sunday, broadcast three months later on May 8, 2010, released additional teaser silhouettes, this time of the [[starter Pokémon]] for {{game|Black and White|s}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Black,_White_Starter_Pok%C3%A9mon_silhouettes_unveiled_on_Pok%C3%A9mon_Sunday Black, White Starter Pokémon silhouettes unveiled on Pokémon Sunday]." ''Bulbanews''. May 8, 2010.</ref> Four days later, on May 12, a scan of the June issue of CoroCoro unveiled the starters, {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, known at the time only by their Japanese names, ツタージャ ''Tsutarja'', ポカブ ''Pokabu'', and ミジュマル ''Mijumaru''.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/CoroCoro_scan_reveals_Generation_V_information CoroCoro scan reveals Generation V information]." ''Bulbanews''. May 12, 2010.</ref>
Another airing of Pokémon Sunday, broadcast three months later on May 8, 2010, released additional teaser silhouettes, this time of the [[first partner Pokémon]] for {{game|Black and White|s}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Black,_White_Starter_Pok%C3%A9mon_silhouettes_unveiled_on_Pok%C3%A9mon_Sunday Black, White Starter Pokémon silhouettes unveiled on Pokémon Sunday]." ''Bulbanews''. May 8, 2010.</ref> Four days later, on May 12, a scan of the June issue of CoroCoro unveiled the first partner Pokémon, {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, known at the time only by their Japanese names, ツタージャ ''Tsutarja'', ポカブ ''Pokabu'', and ミジュマル ''Mijumaru''.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/CoroCoro_scan_reveals_Generation_V_information CoroCoro scan reveals Generation V information]." ''Bulbanews''. May 12, 2010.</ref>


On May 28, 2010, the official Japanese and English Pokémon websites for Pokémon Black and White revealed the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, which would be featured on the [[game mascot|box art]] of Pokémon Black and Pokémon White, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Black_and_White_legendaries_revealed Black and White legendaries revealed]." ''Bulbanews''. May 28, 2010.</ref>
On May 28, 2010, the official Japanese and English Pokémon websites for Pokémon Black and White revealed the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, which would be featured on the [[game mascot|box art]] of Pokémon Black and Pokémon White, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Black_and_White_legendaries_revealed Black and White legendaries revealed]." ''Bulbanews''. May 28, 2010.</ref>
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===Generation VI===
===Generation VI===
Alongside the announcement of {{g|X and Y}}, in a highly anticipated worldwide stream by [[Satoru Iwata]] that aired on January 8, 2013, came the reveal of the first [[Generation VI]] Pokémon.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_and_Y_announced Pokémon X and Y announced]." ''Bulbanews''. January 8, 2013.</ref> The stream revealed the [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}, as well as a deer-like Pokémon and a bird-like Pokémon, revealed the next day on the official English Pokémon X and Y website to be the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[game mascot]]s for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Legendary_Pok%C3%A9mon_names_revealed Legendary Pokémon names revealed]." ''Bulbanews''. January 9, 2013.</ref>
Alongside the announcement of {{g|X and Y}}, in a highly anticipated worldwide stream by [[Satoru Iwata]] that aired on January 8, 2013, came the reveal of the first [[Generation VI]] Pokémon.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_and_Y_announced Pokémon X and Y announced]." ''Bulbanews''. January 8, 2013.</ref> The stream revealed the [[first partner Pokémon]], {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}, as well as a deer-like Pokémon and a bird-like Pokémon, revealed the next day on the official English Pokémon X and Y website to be the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[game mascot]]s for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Legendary_Pok%C3%A9mon_names_revealed Legendary Pokémon names revealed]." ''Bulbanews''. January 9, 2013.</ref>


===Generation VII===
===Generation VII===
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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.
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.


[[File:Sun Moon first partner reveal screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|Reveal of the [[starter Pokémon]] for {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
[[File:Sun Moon first partner reveal screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|Reveal of the [[first partner Pokémon]] for {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
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.]<sup>[''dead link'']</sup> 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>
In a trailer released on May 10, 2016, the [[first partner 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.]<sup>[''dead link'']</sup> 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 first partner 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===
===Generation VIII===
[[File:Sword Shield first partner reveal screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Reveal of the [[starter Pokémon]] for {{g|Sword and Shield}}]]
[[File:Sword Shield first partner reveal screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Reveal of the [[first partner Pokémon]] for {{g|Sword and Shield}}]]
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.
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 [[first partner 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.


{{p|Yamper}} and {{p|Impidimp}} were first showcased on June 11, 2019 during an {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3}} 2019 demo before their official reveal. Yamper was officially revealed on July 8 in a trailer that also revealed {{p|Alcremie}}, {{p|Rolycoly}}, and {{p|Duraludon}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhIc6UwnHj8 Gigantamaxing Changes the Game in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> A trailer on August 7 introduced [[regional form]]s of {{p|Zigzagoon}} and {{p|Linoone}}, as well as their new [[evolution]], {{p|Obstagoon}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBiTpi8ecTE A New Team and New Rivals in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The trailer also revealed a {{fd|Morpeko|form-changing}} Pokémon named {{p|Morpeko}}. A segment of a [[Nintendo Direct]] that aired on September 4 revealed {{p|Polteageist}} and {{p|Cramorant}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TVE44feo_I Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019]." [https://www.youtube.com/@NintendoAmerica Nintendo of America]. ''YouTube''.</ref> The segment also showed off Cramorant's new [[signature Ability]], {{a|Gulp Missile}}, in which it catches a fish-like creature in its mouth during the moves {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} and spits it out at its attacker after taking damage.
{{p|Yamper}} and {{p|Impidimp}} were first showcased on June 11, 2019 during an {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3}} 2019 demo before their official reveal. Yamper was officially revealed on July 8 in a trailer that also revealed {{p|Alcremie}}, {{p|Rolycoly}}, and {{p|Duraludon}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhIc6UwnHj8 Gigantamaxing Changes the Game in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> A trailer on August 7 introduced [[regional form]]s of {{p|Zigzagoon}} and {{p|Linoone}}, as well as their new [[evolution]], {{p|Obstagoon}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBiTpi8ecTE A New Team and New Rivals in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> The trailer also revealed a {{fd|Morpeko|form-changing}} Pokémon named {{p|Morpeko}}. A segment of a [[Nintendo Direct]] that aired on September 4 revealed {{p|Polteageist}} and {{p|Cramorant}}.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TVE44feo_I Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019]." [https://www.youtube.com/@NintendoAmerica Nintendo of America]. ''YouTube''.</ref> The segment also showed off Cramorant's new [[signature Ability]], {{a|Gulp Missile}}, in which it catches a fish-like creature in its mouth during the moves {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} and spits it out at its attacker after taking damage.
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The Isle of Armor released on June 17, 2020, making available {{p|Kubfu}} and {{p|Urshifu}}, after an update that also added {{p|Zarude}}, which would later be obtainable via event distribution.
The Isle of Armor released on June 17, 2020, making available {{p|Kubfu}} and {{p|Urshifu}}, after an update that also added {{p|Zarude}}, which would later be obtainable via event distribution.


With the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] on October 23, 2020<ref group="note">Simultaneously October 22, 2020 in North America, due to time zones.</ref>, two new [[Legendary Pokémon]] were introduced in {{p|Glastrier}} and {{p|Spectrier}}, alongside the full release of {{p|Calyrex}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, and {{p|Regidrago}}.
With the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] on October 23, 2020,<ref group="note">Simultaneously October 22, 2020 in North America, due to time zones.</ref> two new [[Legendary Pokémon]] were introduced in {{p|Glastrier}} and {{p|Spectrier}}, alongside the full release of {{p|Calyrex}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, and {{p|Regidrago}}.


====New Pokémon in an old world====
====New Pokémon in an old world====
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===Generation IX===
===Generation IX===
[[File:Scarlet Violet first partner reveal screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Reveal of the [[starter Pokémon]] for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}]]
[[File:Scarlet Violet first partner reveal screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Reveal of the [[first partner Pokémon]] for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}]]
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.
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 [[first partner 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.


The official English Pokémon Twitter account posted images on August 29, 2022 depicting strange markings on trees in the [[Paldea]] region.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1564236773986795521?lang=en Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon)]. Posted on August 29, 2022.</ref> The next day, another post revealed that the markings were made by a Pokémon named {{p|Grafaiai}}, shown in three images as a blurry silhouette.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1564599438236057602?lang=en Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon)]. Posted on August 30, 2022.</ref> The Pokémon was then fully revealed on September 1 in a video posted to the official Pokémon Twitter and [[YouTube]] accounts.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1565331648345931776?lang=en Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon)]. Posted on September 1, 2022.</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPWSMyGx6OI Grafaiai makes its mark! | Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref>
The official English Pokémon Twitter account posted images on August 29, 2022 depicting strange markings on trees in the [[Paldea]] region.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1564236773986795521?lang=en Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon)]. Posted on August 29, 2022.</ref> The next day, another post revealed that the markings were made by a Pokémon named {{p|Grafaiai}}, shown in three images as a blurry silhouette.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1564599438236057602?lang=en Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon)]. Posted on August 30, 2022.</ref> The Pokémon was then fully revealed on September 1 in a video posted to the official Pokémon Twitter and [[YouTube]] accounts.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1565331648345931776?lang=en Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon)]. Posted on September 1, 2022.</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPWSMyGx6OI Grafaiai makes its mark! | Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref>
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====Release of Mochi Mayhem====
====Release of Mochi Mayhem====
[[File:Unknown figure Kitakami.png|thumb|left|150px|Image of the figure from [[Yukito]]'s story extracted from game files]]
[[File:Unknown figure Kitakami.png|thumb|left|150px|Image of the figure from [[Yukito]]'s story extracted from game files]]
An epilogue for [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]], titled [[Mochi Mayhem]], officially became available on January 11th, 2024,<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg A new adventure in the Land of Kitakami awaits!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> bringing with it one new Pokémon, the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. This Pokémon was previously discoverable in the game code, due to the data for the epilogue being implemented alongside [[The Indigo Disk]].
An epilogue for [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]], titled [[Mochi Mayhem]], officially became available on January 11, 2024,<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg A new adventure in the Land of Kitakami awaits!]" The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> bringing with it one new Pokémon, the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. This Pokémon was previously discoverable in the game code, due to the data for the epilogue being implemented alongside [[The Indigo Disk]].


Before the reveal of Pecharunt, it appeared partially obscured with its shell closed in the story about {{ga|Ogerpon}} told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] in [[The Teal Mask]]. What appeared to be a Pecharunt doll could also be seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]].
Before the reveal of Pecharunt, it appeared partially obscured with its shell closed in the story about {{ga|Ogerpon}} told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] in [[The Teal Mask]]. What appeared to be a Pecharunt doll could also be seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]].
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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]]
* [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]]
* [[Core series]]
* [[Core series]]
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