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In terms of the [[Pokémon]] video game franchise, a '''generation''' is a grouping of games that debuted at or around the same time and were compatible with the other games in that timeframe, allowing the same number of species of Pokémon to be captured. | In terms of the [[Pokémon]] video game franchise, a '''generation''' is a grouping of games that debuted at or around the same time and were compatible with the other games in that timeframe, allowing the same number of species of Pokémon to be captured. | ||
More technically, it refers to the groupings of games which had the same battle mechanics: Generation I is characterised by the 15-type [[elemental type|type system]], Generation II introduces two new types {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}}, Generation III brings changes to the [[IV]] and [[EV]] system, and Generation IV redefines the difference between Physical and Special as one based on the [[move]], rather than the type. | More technically, it refers to the groupings of games which had the same battle mechanics: Generation I is characterised by the 15-type [[elemental type|type system]], Generation II introduces two new types {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}}, Generation III brings changes to the [[IV]] and [[EV]] system and adds things such as [[abilities]], and Generation IV redefines the difference between [[Physical attack|Physical]] and [[Special attack|Special]] as one based on the [[move]], rather than the type. | ||
Currently, there are four Generations of Pokémon games. | Currently, there are four Generations of Pokémon games. | ||