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A '''generation''', in terms of the [[Pokémon]] video game franchise, is a grouping of games that debuted at or around the same time.  Furthermore, these games must be compatible with the other games of the generation, allowing the same number of species of Pokémon to be captured, as well as the same number of [[move]]s to be learned.

More technically, it refers to the groupings of games which had the same battle mechanics: Generation I is characterized by the 15-type [[elemental type|type system]]; Generation II introduces two new types - the {{t|Steel}} and {{type2|Dark}}s - along with [[Held item]]s and the split of the [[Stat#Special|Special stat]] into Special Attack and Special Defense; Generation III brings changes to the [[IV]] and [[EV]] system, as well as adding [[Abilities]], [[Nature]]s and [[Double battle]]s; Generation IV redefines the difference between [[Physical attack|Physical]] and [[Special attack|Special]] as one based on the specific move, rather than its type alone.