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The '''core series'''<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/pokemonxy/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y : Pokémon Born Anew]</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/16/pokemons-master-speaks Pokemon's Master Speaks - IGN]</ref><ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Familiar First Partner Pokémon Are Appearing in Spades! — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> of [[Pokémon games]], also known as the '''core games''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131008075239/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokemonxy_gf_interview-2013-10-04/ Inside the Minds behind Pokémon!] Pokemon.com, 4 Oct 2013 (archive)</ref> the '''main series''', or the '''Pokémon RPG series''',<ref name="English names" group="note">[https://youtu.be/aQ_qtyOa5Dg?t=2326 The Official Pokémon YouTube channel]: Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference, 30 May 2018<br>'''Masuda:''' ''(speaking about Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) I believe all of these things kind of illustrate how these games have evolved in somewhat of a different direction compared to the traditional main series Pokémon RPGs. And my goal for these games is really to create a Pokémon RPG for everyone. And I believe that not only have we managed to make these titles great entry games for those who are new to the Pokémon RPG series, but at the same time, really provide a new and fresh experience that long-time fans of the series will enjoy. So it's really my hope that all sorts of people will give these games a try. So that concludes my introduction today for Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but before I go I would like to say just one more thing. So at Game Freak we're also hard at work on another all-new core series Pokémon RPG, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.''</ref> is a series of role-playing video games released for [[Nintendo]] systems and the primary series of Pokémon games. The series began with the first installment in the [[Pokémon]] franchise, {{game|Red and Green|s}}, released for the [[Game Boy]] in {{pmin|Japan}} on [[Pokémon Day|February 27]], 1996. Core series games have only been released for {{wp|Handheld game console|handheld systems}}, though this includes the [[Nintendo Switch]], which is both a handheld and a home console.
The '''core series'''<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/pokemonxy/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y : Pokémon Born Anew]</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/16/pokemons-master-speaks Pokemon's Master Speaks - IGN]</ref> of the [[Pokémon games]], also known as the '''core games'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131008075239/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokemonxy_gf_interview-2013-10-04/ Inside the Minds behind Pokémon!] Pokemon.com, 4 Oct 2013 (archive)</ref>, the '''main series''', or the '''Pokémon RPG series''',<ref name="English names" group="note">[https://youtu.be/aQ_qtyOa5Dg?t=2326 The Official Pokémon YouTube channel]: Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference, 30 May 2018<br>'''Masuda:''' ''(speaking about Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) I believe all of these things kind of illustrate how these games have evolved in somewhat of a different direction compared to the traditional main series Pokémon RPGs. And my goal for these games is really to create a Pokémon RPG for everyone. And I believe that not only have we managed to make these titles great entry games for those who are new to the Pokémon RPG series, but at the same time, really provide a new and fresh experience that long-time fans of the series will enjoy. So it's really my hope that all sorts of people will give these games a try. So that concludes my introduction today for Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but before I go I would like to say just one more thing. So at Game Freak we're also hard at work on another all-new core series Pokémon RPG, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.''</ref> is the game series for [[Nintendo]] video game systems, which follow the standard model of a {{player}}'s journey through a specific [[region]] to catch and raise {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, battle {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, fight [[Villainous team|crime]], and earn recognition (usually by collecting [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s) until they are acknowledged as the [[Pokémon Champion|strongest Trainer]]. The series has only been released for {{wp|Handheld game console|handheld systems}}, though this includes the [[Nintendo Switch]], which is both a handheld and a home console.


Counting paired games as a single release, there are currently 22 core series games released in Japanese, 21 in European languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian), 15 in Korean, and 7 in Chinese (both simplified and traditional). Counting each game individually, there are currently 38 core series games released in Japanese, 37 in European languages, 28 in Korean, and 13 in Chinese.
The games in this series have traditionally followed a standard model of the {{player}} who initiates their {{pkmn|journey}} through a specific [[region]] to catch and raise {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, battle other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, fight against [[villainous team]]s, and earn recognition of a [[Pokémon League]] (usually by collecting their [[Badge]]s from certified [[Gym Leader]]s and entering their [[Hall of Fame]] as a {{pkmn|Champion}}).


The Pokémon [[World Championships|Video Game Championships]] have been conducted using the core series games since 2010. Prior to this, they were conducted using [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].
The Pokémon [[Video Game Championships]] are conducted using the core series games.


==Terminology==
==Terminology==
In English, the core series has officially been referred to as the '''main series''', '''Pokémon RPG series''', or '''core series''' in official marketing materials.<ref name="English names" group="note"/> However, all Western releases of games use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'', regardless of whether they are core series games or spin-off games.
===Series title===
In English, the core series has been referred to as the '''main series''', '''Pokémon RPG series''', or '''core series''' in official marketing materials.<ref name="English names" group="note"/> However, all Western releases of games use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'', regardless of whether they are core series games or spin-off games.


Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was standard for the Western releases of the core series games to include the label ''Version'' in their title, although this was seldom used by the Japanese releases. In Japanese, Korean, and formerly in Chinese, the series is called the '''Pocket Monsters Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシリーズ'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160917190255/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-series/ Game Pocket Monster Series | Pocket Monster Official Site] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ GAME LIST]</ref>, Korean: '''포켓몬스터 시리즈'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200805135605/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=game-game_list&GameGroup=P Pokemon Official Site] (archive)</ref>, Chinese: '''精靈寶可夢系列 / 精灵宝可梦系列'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIVoUw0h20w&t=9m30s Nintendo HK Official Youtube channel]: Nintendo SpotLight E3 2017 (附中文字幕), 14 Jun 2017</ref>). Core series games, except [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], all contain the full name ''Pocket Monsters'' in their Japanese title, whereas [[side series]] and [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'' instead. While the Japanese releases of the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] use ''Pocket Monsters'' in English subtitles, they use ''Pokémon'' in {{wp|kana}} in their Japanese names.
In Japanese, Korean, and formerly in Chinese, the series is called the '''Pocket Monsters Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシリーズ''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160917190255/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-series/ Game Pocket Monster Series | Pocket Monster Official Site] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ GAME LIST]</ref> Korean: '''포켓몬스터 시리즈''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200805135605/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=game-game_list&GameGroup=P Pokemon Official Site] (archive)</ref> Chinese: '''精靈寶可夢系列 / 精灵宝可梦系列'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIVoUw0h20w&t=9m30s Nintendo HK Official Youtube channel]: Nintendo SpotLight E3 2017 (附中文字幕), 14 Jun 2017</ref>). On Game Freak's website, it is referred to as the '''main series''' ('''本編シリーズ''') instead.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/works/pokemon/ GAME FREAK official site]</ref> All core series games, except [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], contain the full name ''Pocket Monsters'' in their Japanese title, whereas [[side series]] and {{spin-off games}} use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'' instead. While the Japanese releases of the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] use ''Pocket Monsters'' in English subtitles, they use ''Pokémon'' in {{wp|kana}} in their Japanese names.


From [[Generation I]] to {{game|Platinum}}, the Pokémon core series game titles have been usually written with no italics in the game manuals and box descriptions. From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onwards, those game titles have been consistently written in italics. For instance:
===Game titles===
====Game versions====
Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was standard for the Western releases of the core series games to include the label "'''Version'''" in their title, such as "Pokémon Red '''Version'''" or "Pokémon Diamond '''Version'''". In Japanese, the word was used sporadically and inconsistently, although it was prominently featured in a title with "Pocket Monsters: Crystal '''Version'''" (Japanese: ポケットモンスタークリスタル'''バージョン'''). The game titles with the word "Version" have also been sometimes written without it in official text, such as "Pokémon Red" or "Pokémon Diamond".
 
The plural "'''Versions'''" when referring to multiple games has been sometimes used as well:
 
* ''"The Gold, Silver, and Crystal '''Versions''' of Pokémon ARE compatible with Pokémon Stadium 2™ [...]"'' (manual of Pokémon Crystal, page 1)
* ''"This Game Pak can be linked to either Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire '''Version'''. It CANNOT be linked to the Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, or Crystal '''Versions'''."'' (manual of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, page 3)
 
The core series game titles released from Generation VI onwards do not include the word "Version", such as Pokémon X, Pokémon Omega Ruby, etc.
 
====Remake titles====
{{main|Remake|section=Terminology}}
 
The names of remakes of core series games are generally derived from the names of the original source games, with a modifier word attached to the front. For instance, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} are remakes of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
 
====Italicized game titles====
From [[Generation I]] to {{game|Platinum}}, the Pokémon core series game titles were usually written with no italics in the game manuals and box descriptions. From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onwards, the titles have been consistently written in italics. For instance:


* "You can migrate Pokémon caught in the Game Boy Advance™ Pokémon series: ''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', ''Emerald'', ''FireRed'', and ''LeafGreen'' versions [...]" (manual of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}})
* "You can migrate Pokémon caught in the Game Boy Advance™ Pokémon series: ''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', ''Emerald'', ''FireRed'', and ''LeafGreen'' versions [...]" (manual of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}})
* "Various language versions of ''Pokémon Black 2'', ''Pokémon White 2'', ''Pokémon Black'', and ''Pokémon White'' can communicate, battle, and trade with one another." (manual of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, page 4)
* "This is ''Pokémon Omega Ruby''. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''." (back of the box of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby]])
* "This is ''Pokémon Omega Ruby''. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''." (back of the box of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby]])
The game titles are also italicized on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. For instance:
* "The launch of ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Pokémon Silver'' on [[Virtual Console]] has given us the chance to take a second look at some of those classics’ most iconic, fun, and memorable events."<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/ten-cant-miss-activities-in-johto-and-beyond Ten Can’t Miss Activities in Johto and Beyond - Pokémon.com]</ref>
The game titles are also italicized in the creator messages from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. For instance:
* "The [[Game Boy]] games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']] are now on sale!!" ([[Hidenori Kusaka]], volume 3 of Pokémon Adventures)
* "You can play [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']] in all sorts of ways [...]" (Hidenori Kusaka, volume 18 of Pokémon Adventures)


==Classification==
==Classification==
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While there are no strict rules that make a game a core series game, and previously assumed rules are continuously broken, the games generally have a similar plot structure and {{cat|Game mechanics|mechanics}}.
While there are no strict rules that make a game a core series game, and previously assumed rules are continuously broken, the games generally have a similar plot structure and {{cat|Game mechanics|mechanics}}.


The {{player}} begins the game in a small town or city of a given [[region]], having no {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of their own. Through a course of events, the player receives a [[starter Pokémon]], usually from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]; there are almost always three starter Pokémon to choose from, with one {{t|Grass}} [[type]], one {{t|Fire}} type, and one {{t|Water}} type, and a character who will become the player's [[rival]] will typically choose (or already have) another member of the trio based on the player's choice.
The {{player}} begins the game in a small town or city of a given [[region]], having no {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of their own. Through a course of events, the player receives a [[first partner Pokémon]], usually from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]; there are almost always three first partner Pokémon to choose from, with one {{t|Grass}} [[type]], one {{t|Fire}} type, and one {{t|Water}} type, and a character who will become the player's [[rival]] will typically choose (or already have) another member of the trio based on the player's choice.


After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (which contains several settlements like cities and towns, themselves usually connected by [[route]]), {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. Most regions have eight [[Gym Leader]]s that the player must defeat in order to obtain a [[Badge]] from each one, though in games set in the [[Alola]] region, the player instead participates in the [[island challenge]], and in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], they defeat five frenzied [[noble Pokémon]]. In addition to repeated interactions with their rival, the player must also stop the plans of a [[villainous team]], which often involve the manipulation of [[Legendary Pokémon]].
After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (which contains several settlements like cities and towns, themselves usually connected by [[route]]), {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. Most regions have eight [[Gym Leader]]s that the player must defeat in order to obtain a [[Badge]] from each one, though in games set in the [[Alola]] region, the player instead participates in the [[island challenge]], and in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], they defeat five frenzied [[noble Pokémon]]. In addition to repeated interactions with their rival, the player must also stop the plans of a [[villainous team]], which often involve the manipulation of [[Legendary Pokémon]].


After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated or the island challenge has been completed, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the region awaits challengers. However, a series of Trainers known as the [[Elite Four]] must usually be defeated in succession before the Champion can be fought. The Champion is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player on their adventure. After defeating the Champion, the player becomes a Champion themself, which is usually honoured by their entry into the [[Hall of Fame]]. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in the core series to not feature the Pokémon League in any form.
After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated or the island challenge has been completed, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the region awaits challengers. However, a series of Trainers known as the [[Elite Four]] must usually be defeated in succession before the Champion can be fought. The Champion is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player on their adventure. After defeating the Champion, the player becomes a Champion themself, which is usually honored by their entry into the [[Hall of Fame]]. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in the core series to not feature the Pokémon League in any form.


The player's defeat of the Champion can be considered the ending of the game, as it is followed by the [[credits]] being shown. However, there is always post-game content that the player gains access to after this. Often, there is a post-game plotline and locations and facilities that could not be previously accessed become available. Since {{game|Crystal}}, there is usually at least one facility specifically dedicated to {{pkmn|battle|battling}}. The overarching goal is to obtain many species of Pokémon in order to complete the [[Pokédex]]. In the first two generations, every Pokémon species in the game has to be obtained in order to complete the Pokédex, and the player is awarded a [[diploma]] for achieving this. From [[Generation III]] to [[Generation VI]], there are two separate Pokédexes, each with their own diploma as a reward for completing them: the [[regional Pokédex]], which only contains the Pokémon native to the region the game is set in, and the [[National Pokédex]], which is unlocked in the post-game and contains every Pokémon in the game. Starting in [[Generation VII]], the games only contain a regional Pokédex, the completion of which usually rewards the player with a diploma, while the National Pokédex is confined to companion applications like [[Pokémon Bank]] and [[Pokémon HOME]].
The player's defeat of the Champion can be considered the ending of the game, as it is followed by the [[credits]] being shown. However, there is always post-game content that the player gains access to after this. Often, there is a post-game plotline and locations and facilities that could not be previously accessed become available. Since {{game|Crystal}}, there is usually at least one facility specifically dedicated to {{pkmn|battle|battling}}. The overarching goal is to obtain many species of Pokémon in order to complete the [[Pokédex]]. In the first two generations, every Pokémon species in the game has to be obtained in order to complete the Pokédex, and the player is awarded a [[diploma]] for achieving this. From [[Generation III]] to [[Generation VI]], there are two separate Pokédexes, each with their own diploma as a reward for completing them: the [[regional Pokédex]], which only contains the Pokémon native to the region the game is set in, and the [[National Pokédex]], which is unlocked in the post-game and contains every Pokémon in the game. Starting in [[Generation VII]], the games only contain a regional Pokédex, the completion of which usually rewards the player with a diploma, while the National Pokédex is confined to companion applications like [[Pokémon Bank]] and [[Pokémon HOME]].
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When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[Pokédex]].
When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[Pokédex]].


Most generations feature an "upper version"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CldWM5ornc Nintendo UK YouTube]: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits, 3 Nov 2017</ref> title—often referred to by fans as a "third version"—a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same [[region]] with added features. These games typically both share and lack certain regional {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were available in one or both of the original paired versions; thus, a {{player}} of an upper version must link together with the original pair to complete the regional Pokédex as well. On the contrary, upper versions typically contain certain Pokémon from different regions that are unavailable in the original pair, thus being more helpful in completing the [[National Pokédex]]. Until [[Generation VII]], only a single third version following an original pair was ever released at a time; [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] were the first of these games to be released as a pair. Unlike other generations, [[Generation V]] opted for a sequel story instead, while [[Generation VI]], [[Generation VIII]], and [[Generation IX]] entirely forwent follow-up games set in the same region, the latter two instead providing additional features to the original pair of games via paid {{wp|downloadable content}}.
Many generations feature what Game Freak internally calls an '''upper version''' (Japanese: '''{{j|アッパーバージョン}}''' ''upper version'')<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CldWM5ornc&t=94s Nintendo UK YouTube]: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits, 3 Nov 2017</ref> and what Western fans commonly refer to as a "third version", i.e., a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same [[region]] with added features. These games typically both share and lack certain regional {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were available in one or both of the original paired versions; thus, a {{player}} of an upper version must link together with the original pair to complete the regional Pokédex as well. On the contrary, upper versions typically contain certain Pokémon from different regions that are unavailable in the original pair, thus being more helpful in completing the [[National Pokédex]]. Until [[Generation VII]], only a single third version following an original pair was ever released at a time; [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] were the first of these games to be released as a pair. Unlike other generations, [[Generation V]] opted for a sequel story instead, while [[Generation VI]], [[Generation VIII]], and [[Generation IX]] entirely forwent follow-up games set in the same region, the latter two instead providing additional features to the original pair of games via paid {{wp|downloadable content}}.


Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released.
Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released. Starting from Generation VIII, singular version games with the subtitle "Legends" have been released, being original stories taking place in previously visited regions in the distant past and being single-player action RPG titles. Both Generation VIII and Generation IX have released "Legends" games, with Generation VIII releasing [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], a game set in [[Sinnoh]] in the past, then known as [[Hisui]], and Generation IX releasing [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], a game set in [[Lumiose City]] of the [[Kalos]] region.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
Most [[generation]]s introduce {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from previously released Pokémon. [[Legendary Pokémon]] with myths specific to the region are almost always included, and frequently appear in [[Legendary duo|duos]] and [[Legendary trio|trios]]. All generations also introduce at least one [[Mythical Pokémon]], which are almost always [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] upon being introduced but may become available through other means in later generations.
Most [[generation]]s introduce {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from previously released Pokémon. Each region typically has mythology related to [[Legendary Pokémon]] that reside there. All generations also introduce at least one [[Mythical Pokémon]], which are almost always [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] upon being introduced but may become available through other means in later generations.


In all generations, there are some Pokémon that cannot be encountered until after the {{player}} becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}. These are often Legendary Pokémon, such as {{p|Mewtwo}}. These Pokémon may or may not be part of the game's [[regional Pokédex]].
In all generations, there are some Pokémon that cannot be encountered until after the {{player}} becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}. These are often Legendary Pokémon, such as {{p|Mewtwo}}. These Pokémon may or may not be part of the game's [[regional Pokédex]].


Before the release of a new generation, new Pokémon are often used to promote the new {{pkmn|games}} by including them in the {{pkmn|anime}} or in [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]].<!--If/when [[User:Caciulacdlac/Pokémon that appeared before their generation]] enters the mainspace, provide a link in this paragraph.-->
Before the release of a new generation, new Pokémon are often used to promote the new {{pkmn|games}} by including them in the {{pkmn|anime}} or in {{spin-off games}}.<!--If/when [[User:Caciulacdlac/Pokémon that appeared before their generation]] enters the mainspace, provide a link in this paragraph.-->


===Box art===
===Box art===
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==List of core series games==
==List of core series games==
In {{pmin|South Korea}}, only {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released prior to the foundation of Nintendo of Korea and Pokémon Korea in 2006. The first core series game release after this was {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in 2008.
{{Bulbanews|Generation I Virtual Console games released in Hong Kong, Taiwan}}
There are currently 38 titles released in Japanese and 37 in European languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian).
 
In {{pmin|South Korea}}, 28 titles were released in Korean, with the first being {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} in 2002 prior to the foundation of Nintendo of Korea and {{DL|The Pokémon Company|Pokémon Korea, Inc.|Pokémon Korea}} in 2006, followed by {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in 2008. Despite this, at least {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released in Japanese,<ref>[https://bbs.ruliweb.com/game/81921/read/7738840 South Korean blog with official and localized Ruby and Sapphire material]</ref> which explains the lack of language restrictions in the Korean [[Pal Park]].


In {{pmin|Greater China}}, the first core series game release was [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] in 2016.
In {{pmin|Greater China}}, 13 titles were released in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with the first being {{g|Sun and Moon}} in 2016, especially in Mainland China. Nonetheless, the Japanese versions of {{game4|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}} as well as of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} were released in specific Chinese-speaking territories like Taiwan and Hong Kong.


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! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf" | Upper versions and expansions
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Remakes
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}}}
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu}}}}
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! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I}}<br/><small>(West)</small>
| style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{red color}}|{{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}}}
| style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{red color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}}}
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}}}
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition}}}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation II}}
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{gold color}}|{{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}}}
| style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{gold color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}}}
| style="background:#{{silver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{silver color}}|{{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}}}
| style="background:#{{silver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{silver color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{crystal color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{crystal color}}|{{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{crystal color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{crystal color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation III}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ruby color}}|{{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ruby color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sapphire color}}|{{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}}}
| style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sapphire color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{emerald color}}|{{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{emerald color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}}}
| style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{firered color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}}}
| style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{leafgreen color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{firered color}}|{{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{leafgreen color}}|{{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}}}
| style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{diamond color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{pearl color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{platinum color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{platinum color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}}}
| style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{diamond color}}|{{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}}}
| style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{heartgold color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}}}
| style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{pearl color}}|{{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}}}
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{soulsilver color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{platinum color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{platinum color}}|{{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{heartgold color}}|{{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}}}
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{soulsilver color}}|{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation V}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| style="background:#{{black color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{black color}}|{{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}}}
| style="background:#{{black color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{black color}}|{{color2|FFFFFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{white color}}|{{color2|{{white color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions |White}}}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{white color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions |White}}}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{black 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{black 2 color}}|{{color2|{{black 2 color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}}}
| style="background:#{{black 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{black 2 color}}|{{color2|FFFFFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}}}
| style="background:#{{white 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{white 2 color}}|{{color2|{{white 2 color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}}}
| style="background:#{{white 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{white 2 color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VI}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| style="background:#{{x color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{x color}}|{{color2|{{x color dark}}|Pokémon X and Y|X}}}}
| style="background:#{{x color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{x color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon X and Y|X}}}}
| style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{y color}}|{{color2|{{y color dark}}|Pokémon X and Y|Y}}}}
| style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{y color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon X and Y|Y}}}}
!
!
| style="background:#{{omega ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{omega ruby color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{alpha sapphire color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{omega ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{omega ruby color}}|{{color2|{{omega ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}}}
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VII}}
| style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{alpha sapphire color}}|{{color2|{{alpha sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}}}
| style="background:#{{sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sun color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{moon color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra sun color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra moon color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{alola color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VII}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{galar color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
| style="background:#{{sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sun color}}|{{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sword color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}}}
| style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{moon color}}|{{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{shield color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shield color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra sun color}}|{{color2|{{ultra sun color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Isle of Armor color}}|{{color2|000000|The Isle of Armor}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra moon color}}|{{color2|{{ultra moon color dark}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Crown Tundra color}}|{{color2|000000|The Crown Tundra}}}}
| style="background:#{{brilliant diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{brilliant diamond color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}}}
| style="background:#{{shining pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shining pearl color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|{{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{legends arceus color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|{{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{galar color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
| style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sword color}}|{{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}}}
| style="background:#{{shield color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shield color}}|{{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}}}
| style="background:#{{stamina color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{stamina color}}|{{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|The Isle of Armor}}}}
| style="background:#{{jump color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{jump color}}|{{color2|{{jump color dark}}|The Crown Tundra}}}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{brilliant diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{brilliant diamond color}}|{{color2|{{brilliant diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}}}
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundybl|5px}} padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IX}}
| style="background:#{{shining pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shining pearl color}}|{{color2|{{shining pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}}}
| style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{scarlet color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}}}
| style="background:#{{violet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{violet color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}}}
| style="background:#{{Teal Mask color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Teal Mask color}}|{{color2|000000|The Teal Mask}}}}
| style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Indigo Disk color}}|{{color2|000000|The Indigo Disk}}}}
|-
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{legends arceus color}}|{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{unknown color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundybl|5px}} padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IX}}
| style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{scarlet color}}|{{color2|{{scarlet color dark}}|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}}}
| style="background:#{{violet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{violet color}}|{{color2|{{violet color dark}}|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}}}
| style="background:#{{castle color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{castle color}}|{{color2|{{castle color dark}}|The Teal Mask}}}}
| style="background:#{{factory color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{factory color}}|{{color2|{{factory color dark}}|The Indigo Disk}}}}
|}
|}


==Timeline==
===Trademarks===
{{Fan speculation|section}}
[[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]], and [[Game Freak]] have trademarked several titles with the {{wp|Japan Patent Office}} which have not currently been used but which fit the naming scheme of the core series games. The following information comes from the [https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/ Japan Platform for Patent Information]:
:''See also: [[History of the Pokémon world]]''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background-color:#e6e6ff; border: 3px solid #88a; white-space:nowrap" cellpadding=5px
! English || Japanese || Application no. || Registration no.
|-
| Pocket Monsters Topaz || {{j|ポケットモンスタートパーズ}} || 2002-063587 || 4677891
|-
| Pocket Monsters Tourmaline || {{j|ポケットモンスタートルマリン}} || 2002-063588 || 4684698
|-
| Pocket Monsters Amethyst || {{j|ポケットモンスターアメジスト}} || 2002-063589 || 4677892
|-
| Pocket Monsters Moonstone || {{j|ポケットモンスタームーンストーン}} || 2002-063590 || 4684699
|-
| Pocket Monsters White Gold || {{j|ポケットモンスターホワイトゴールド}} || 2002-063591 || 4677893
|-
| Pocket Monsters Yellow || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|黄|き}}}} || 2008-093268 || 5222903
|-
| Pocket Monsters Black || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|黒|くろ}}}} || 2008-093269 || 5222904
|-
| Pocket Monsters Brown || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|茶|ちゃ}}}} || 2008-093270 || 5222905
|-
| Pocket Monsters White || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|白|しろ}}}} || 2008-093271 || 5222906
|-
| Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|灰|はい}}}} || 2008-093272 || 5222907
|-
| Pocket Monsters Vermilion || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|朱|しゅ}}}} || 2008-093273 || 5222908
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紫|むらさき}}}} || 2008-093274 || 5222909
|-
| Pocket Monsters Crimson || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紅|くれない}}}} || 2008-093275 || 5222910
|-
| Pocket Monsters Scarlet || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|緋|ひ}}}} || 2008-093276 || 5222911
|-
| Gray<ref group="note">[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2008-094459/0549E54F3F3E9B7792E34AB965204599B35C94ED6B3ECB167B5A4B75449BFE5B/40/en Specifically trademarked with this English spelling]</ref> || {{j|グレー}} || 2008-094459 || 5406253
|-
| Pocket Monsters Red || {{j|ポケットモンスターレッド}} || 2009-060068 || 5341298
|-
| Pocket Monsters Green || {{j|ポケットモンスターグリーン}} || 2009-060069 || 5293290
|-
| Pocket Monsters Blue || {{j|ポケットモンスターブルー}} || 2009-060070 || 5307992
|-
| Pocket Monsters Yellow || {{j|ポケットモンスターイエロー}} || 2009-060071 || 5341299
|-
| Pocket Monsters Brown || {{j|ポケットモンスターブラウン}} || 2009-060073 || 5307993
|-
| Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey || {{j|ポケットモンスターグレー}} || 2009-060075 || 5341302
|-
| Pocket Monsters Vermilion || {{j|ポケットモンスターヴァーミリオン}} || 2009-060076 || 5307994
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple || {{j|ポケットモンスターパープル}} || 2009-060077 || 5307995
|-
| Pocket Monsters Crimson || {{j|ポケットモンスタークリムゾン}} || 2009-060078 || 5341303
|-
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundyleft|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| Pocket Monsters Scarlet || {{j|ポケットモンスタースカーレット}} || 2009-060079 || 5341304
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | many years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Johto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}/{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 12-13 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Alola color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Galar color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundyright|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|-
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Hoenn color light}}" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| Delta Emerald<ref>[http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/7702200.html はちま起稿]</ref> || {{j|デルタエメラルド}} || 2014-035118 || 5701924
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Kalos color light}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|}
|}


Several pieces of content in the core series Pokémon games depend on the games having a timeline, but a complete timeline cannot be drawn from the games themselves. Series producer [[Junichi Masuda]], in an interview with GameInformer on October 24, 2019, stated that [[Game Freak]] does not apply a timeline to the [[Pokémon world]] rigorously.<ref group="note">[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/game-freak-talks-sword-and-shields-champion-wild-area-interactions-and-more Game Freak Talks Sword And Shield's Champion, Wild Area Interactions, And More] by Brian Shea<br>'''Masuda:''' ''It starts to get a little complicated if you pay too much attention to timelines. Like, there might be a professor that appears and it wouldn’t make sense at all if we applied that kind of timeline logic. So we try not to apply it too rigorously. Maybe one hint is that if a character is appearing with Professor Oak, they’re living in the same era. Rather than some series where it makes sense to have the timeline progress as you go and the story evolve, the approach that Pokémon takes is expanding the world, like what the regions are, and making it richer as we go. Rather than a timeline, it’s more of a physical space thing.''</ref>
The 2002 trademarks were filed around the same time as trademarks for {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|Diamond|Pearl}}, and are all the English names of minerals written in {{wp|katakana}} ({{wp|topaz}}, {{wp|tourmaline}}, {{wp|amethyst}}, {{wp|Moonstone (gemstone)|moonstone}}, and {{wp|Colored gold#White gold|white gold}}). The 2008 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, and are all the Japanese names of colors written with a single {{wp|kanji}}. The 2009 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for Black, White, and Scarlet, and are all the English names of colors written in katakana. Of these, {{wp|vermilion}}, {{wp|crimson}}, and {{wp|Scarlet (color)|scarlet}} are shades of red.


On May 7, 2014, Game Freak employee [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]]'s Twitter account posted a timeline of the core series Pokémon games.<ref name="Matsumiya">[https://archive.is/D9iPz Matsumiya tweet] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 Twitter])</ref> However, the tweet was subsequently deleted. Matsumiya also stated that the specific amount of time between the games is a mystery;<ref>"''Elapsed time is secret. Imagine freely!''" - Toshinobu Matsumiya. May 10, 2014. [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/465154051173130240 Twitter]</ref> however, there are some mentions of how much time has passed in the games.
{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were planned alongside Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/08/14/why-ruby-and-sapphire-were-the-most-challenging-pokemon-to-make.aspx Game Informer interview from August 14, 2017]</ref> Despite being released after Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Emerald was trademarked earlier than Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-050145/26314A9E0BC78B5B0D7F8543A61BB8312D62E79E37F94E8E848334A9E2BD2AD9/40/en Emerald trademark]</ref><ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-060454/F17938D242934C819A212E530954DBD72B7206BDDA3B708142623200C37F6B04/40/en Ruby trademark]</ref><ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-060455/D8C3113D5A2C217CBCD881B0E3F7C0F43725A74E85D4A59F489447EBF2709D8A/40/en Sapphire trademark]</ref>


The plots of {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red, Green|s}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{pkmn|Emerald Version|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] are contemporaneous, as revealed in Matsumiya's tweet. They are then followed by the plots of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver|s}}, {{pkmn|Crystal Version|Crystal}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver|s}} and {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{pkmn|Platinum Version|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]] three years later; although Matsumiya's tweet suggests that they are also contemporaneous, the dialogue of [[Jasmine]] and [[Cynthia]] provides conflicting evidence on which games occur first.<ref name="Jasmine" group="note">'''Jasmine''': "I'm thinking maybe I should participate in this Contest in Sinnoh to try and be more vibrant." '''[[Erika]]''': "How did it go?" '''Jasmine''': "I couldn't bring myself to go to the Contest."</ref><ref name="Cynthia" group="note">'''Cynthia in HeartGold and SoulSilver''': "This is the pattern that represents Giratina, the ruler of the world that is on the opposite side of ours, the world of antimatter..." '''Cynthia in Platinum''': "No...! I'm so sorry I took so long. I think I finally found the answer from studying the myths. When this world was made, Dialga and Palkia appeared. Apparently, there was one more Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as Dialga and Palkia... But also one whose name was never to be spoken--Giratina! It's said to lurk in another world... A world on the opposite side of ours... That's what the shadow was. It must have been Giratina."</ref> {{game|Black and White|s}} are set some years after this, as evidenced by [[Caitlin]] having visibly aged and Cynthia and the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the [[Machine Part]] referencing previous events. [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] are set two years after Black and White, and are contemporaneous with {{g|X and Y}}, also revealed by Matsumiya's tweet. [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] take place two years after the events of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, as revealed by concept art of [[Grimsley]].<ref>Pokémon Sun and Moon Grimsley [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/settei settei]</ref> {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s placement is more vague, with little direct connection to other games, though the [[Pokédex]] entry for {{p|Type: Null}} in Sword mentions that stolen research notes led to the creation of more Type: Null,<ref group="note">'''Pokédex from Sword:''' ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref> which could imply that they take place after the events of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as only three Type: Null exist in those games. {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} take place after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as revealed by the presence of a copy of ''[[Sonia's Book|Galar: A History]]'', which was published during the events of Sword and Shield, at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] is established to be set long before all other games in the series, taking place in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Hisui|distant past]], which culturally [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|corresponds to the late Edo period]] that ended in 1868 in the real world.
Contrary to what is sometimes reported, an equivalent to Blue matching the pattern of FireRed and LeafGreen was not trademarked by Nintendo, Creatures, or Game Freak. However, Game Freak's [[Junichi Masuda]] mentioned {{j|「ＷＡＴＥＲ　ＢＬＵＥ」}} in Japanese and "WaterBlue" in English on an August 2004 blog post explaining the company's choice of "FireRed" and "LeafGreen" as both the Japanese and international titles for the remakes of {{game|Red and Green|s}}.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/08/index.html Junichi Masuda's old official blog (Japanese)]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/08/index.html Junichi Masuda's old official blog (English)]</ref>


{{p|Porygon}}'s Pokédex entries in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon state that it was created 20 years ago.<ref name="Porygon" group="note">'''Pokédex from Sun:''' ''Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time''. Pokédex from Ultra Sun: ''This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete''. Pokédex from Ultra Moon: ''It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true''.</ref> [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]] states that Porygon was created in 1995, as well as stating that 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered as of 1996, alluding to the {{player}} having completed their [[Pokédex]] in Pokémon Red and Green,<ref group="note">'''[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]''': ''As of 1996, thanks to the investigative and research efforts of [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]], 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered''.<br>''#118. Porygon: In 1995, [[Silph Co.]], which undertakes R&D into Pokémon and related products, successfully applied state-of-the-art technology to create this man-made Pokémon''.</ref> thus implying that Pokémon Red and Green take place in either 1995 or 1996. This means that Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon take place 19-20 years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow; from this information and the time-lengths between other games in the series, it can be deduced there is a period of 12-13 years between [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} and Pokémon Black and White.
The Delta Emerald trademark has been commonly misreported as "Pokémon Delta Emerald", but this latter name was not trademarked. This might suggest a relation to the [[Delta Episode]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, which features references to Pokémon Emerald.


Although [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] are remakes of Pokémon Yellow, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} are known to have already finished their journeys years ago, and [[Mina]]'s age mentioned in her concept art would suggest that the games are set a maximum of 6 years before Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,<ref>Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! [[Mina]] [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/settei settei]</ref><ref group="note">'''[[Mallow/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|Mallow]]''': "I mean, we have to move on from being [[Trial Captain|captains]] when we turn 20 anyway". ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref> implying that they take place later than the original game. However, this is contradicted by [[Sabrina]] having a vision of meeting a special Trainer in three years, referencing the protagonist of Generation II, suggesting these games do not necessarily adhere to the timeline of the rest of the core series.
[[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] and Junichi Masuda have explained why upper version counterparts to {{game|Black and White|s}}<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irej/vol1/index.html Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo)]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black2-white2/0/0/ Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of America)]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-Black-Version-2-and-Pokemon-White-Version-2/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-Black-Version-2-and-Pokemon-White-Version-2/1-Two-Sequels-Two-Years-Later/1-Two-Sequels-Two-Years-Later-663651.html Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of Europe)]</ref><ref name="DrLava">[https://lavacutcontent.com/masuda-ohmori-pokemon-gray/ Dr. Lava's translation of a Spanish Official Nintendo Magazine interview from late 2016]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/6ucln2/ama_with_game_informer_magazine_about_their_trip/dlrpo58/ Reddit AMA by Game Informer on their visit to Game Freak from August 2017]</ref> or {{g|X and Y}}<ref name="DrLava"/> did not materialize. In the case of the hypothetical Pokémon Gray or Grey Version, Game Freak decided to instead develop {{B2W2}} to surprise fans (though Black 2 and White 2 were later considered upper versions in some promotional material for the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]), while the potential Pokémon Z was passed over in favor of {{g|Sun and Moon}} being designed for the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] as another surprise.


Although Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, they contain some references to features from the original games as having been present about a decade ago,<ref group="note">'''A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} in [[Rustboro City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]''': I heard that Pokémon Centers had two stories up until around 10 years ago! And they used to have a special area called a “Pokémon Cable Club”!"<br>'''A {{tc|Battle Girl}} in [[Dewford Gym]]''': "A long time ago at Dewford Gym, it was always dark inside. We trained our minds by practicing in the dark!"<br>'''An old man in [[Fallabor Town]]'s [[Contest Hall]]''': I just love making [[Pokéblock]]s! In the old days it used to take four of us to make a Pokéblock with this machine. A machine that was used to mix {{Berries}} in this region long ago."<br>'''A man on [[Mt. Pyre]]''': "This used to be a desolate place. The ground had holes here and there, and I used to fall in!"<br>'''{{ho|Mom}}''': "The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!" (12 in the Japanese and Korean versions)<br>'''[[Norman]]''': "Hmm? Is that an [[Eon Ticket]] you have there? Hm...it’s been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this..."</ref> while others have not yet come about, such as the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, which is under construction. Despite this, the remakes are implied to happen at the same point as the original games, as the [[Royal Unova]] and a device to visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon having not yet been created reveals them to be before Pokémon Black and White<ref group="note">([[Oceanic Museum]]) '''“The Royal Unova”''' ''“A model of the sunset cruiser currently being built in the Unova region. It’s scheduled to be complete in — years.” The number is too faint to be read.''</ref><ref group="note">'''[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]'s scientist''': "I'm trying to develop a device that visually reproduces the dreams of Pokémon... And I’ve heard that my [[Fennel|rival]], who lives [[Unova|far away]], is doing the same research! I can't lose this race."</ref> and [[Mr. Bonding]] gaining [[O-Power]]s reveals them to be before Pokémon X and Y.<ref group="note">'''Mr. Bonding''': "HEY! This...this power! This power is incredible! I feel tied to these [[Old guys|old men]] with such strong bonds now! I feel like a totally different man!"</ref>
{{wp|Eurogamer}} published an article in early June 2017 describing a "clerical error" by [[The Pokémon Company]], which initially listed {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as Nintendo Switch titles alongside being [[Nintendo 3DS]] titles during their announcement.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokken-tournament-headed-to-nintendo-switch Eurogamer (June 6, 2017)]</ref>


The specific years of events are not mentioned in the games themselves, but Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia implies that Pokémon Red and Green take place in 1995 or 1996, the latter being the year in which they were released; this year is also referenced in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon on Red's shirt, which features a symbol resembling the number "96". Pokémon Gold and Silver are known to occur three years later, also aligning with their release in 1999. References to the passage of time in real life also appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, in which the player's [[Mom (Hoenn)|mother]] states that she saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last occurred 12 (in the Japanese and Korean versions) or 11 (in the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) years ago, referencing the time between the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and their remakes, and [[Norman]] mentions having seen the [[Eon Ticket]] 11 years earlier, referencing how long had passed from the item's original distribution in 2003 to the release of the games. Similarly, the description of the [[Member Card]] mentions that the last date marked on it was 50 years ago; the date shown on the card's official artwork (1958.12.1) is exactly 50 years prior to its first distribution.
==Connectivity==
 
Certain [[demo]]s of core series games allow players to receive special Pokémon and [[item]]s:
Furthermore, the existence of {{pkmn|multiverse|multiple alternate universes}} is mentioned in some of the games.
* '''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Steelix}} and/or a {{p|Glalie}} with their respective [[Mega Stone]]s in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
 
* '''[[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Greninja}} with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
==Unused trademarks==
[[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]], and [[Game Freak]] have trademarked several titles with the {{wp|Japan Patent Office}} which have not currently been used but which fit the naming scheme of the core series games. The following information comes from the [https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/ Japan Platform for Patent Information]:
* '''Pocket Monsters Topaz''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタートパーズ''') [application number 2002-063587, registration number 4677891]
* '''Pocket Monsters Tourmaline''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタートルマリン''') [application number 2002-063588, registration number 4684698]
* '''Pocket Monsters Amethyst''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターアメジスト''') [application number 2002-063589, registration number 4677892]
* '''Pocket Monsters Moonstone''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタームーンストーン''') [application number 2002-063590, registration number 4684699]
* '''Pocket Monsters White Gold''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイトゴールド''') [application number 2002-063591, registration number 4677893]
* '''Pocket Monsters Yellow''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|黄|き}}''') [application number 2008-093268, registration number 5222903]
* '''Pocket Monsters Black''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|黒|くろ}}''') [application number 2008-093269, registration number 5222904]
* '''Pocket Monsters Brown''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|茶|ちゃ}}''') [application number 2008-093270, registration number 5222905]
* '''Pocket Monsters White''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|白|しろ}}''') [application number 2008-093271, registration number 5222906]
* '''Pocket Monsters Gray''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|灰|はい}}''') [application number 2008-093272, registration number 5222907]
* '''Pocket Monsters Vermilion''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|朱|しゅ}}''') [application number 2008-093273, registration number 5222908]
* '''Pocket Monsters Purple''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|紫|むらさき}}''') [application number 2008-093274, registration number 5222909]
* '''Pocket Monsters Crimson''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|紅|くれない}}''') [application number 2008-093275, registration number 5222910]
* '''Pocket Monsters Scarlet''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|緋|ひ}}''') [application number 2008-093276, registration number 5222911]
* '''Gray''' (Japanese: '''グレー''') [application number 2008-094459, registration number 5406253]
* '''Pocket Monsters Red''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターレッド''') [application number 2009-060068, registration number 5341298]
* '''Pocket Monsters Green''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターグリーン''') [application number 2009-060069, registration number 5293290]
* '''Pocket Monsters Blue''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブルー''') [application number 2009-060070, registration number 5307992]
* '''Pocket Monsters Yellow''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターイエロー''') [application number 2009-060071, registration number 5341299]
* '''Pocket Monsters Brown''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラウン''') [application number 2009-060073, registration number 5307993]
* '''Pocket Monsters Gray''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターグレー''') [application number 2009-060075, registration number 5341302]
* '''Pocket Monsters Vermilion''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターヴァーミリオン''') [application number 2009-060076, registration number 5307994]
* '''Pocket Monsters Purple''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターパープル''') [application number 2009-060077, registration number 5307995]
* '''Pocket Monsters Crimson''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタークリムゾン''') [application number 2009-060078, registration number 5341303]
* '''Delta Emerald'''<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/29/pokemon-delta-emerald-trademark-surfaces Pokemon Delta Emerald Trademark Surfaces - IGN]</ref> (Japanese: '''デルタエメラルド''') [application number 2014-035118, registration number 5701924]


The 2002 trademarks were filed around the same time as trademarks for Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, and Pearl, and are all the English names of minerals written in {{wp|katakana}} ({{wp|topaz}}, {{wp|tourmaline}}, {{wp|amethyst}}, {{wp|Moonstone (gemstone)|moonstone}}, and {{wp|white gold}}). The 2008 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for Red, Green, and Blue, and are all the Japanese names of colors written with a single {{wp|kanji}}. The 2009 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for Black, White, and Scarlet, and are all the English names of colors written in katakana. Of these, {{wp|vermilion}}, {{wp|crimson}}, and {{wp|Scarlet (color)|scarlet}} are shades of red.
Each of the [[side series]] games allow players to transfer their Pokémon and items to and from the core series and/or receive Pokémon and items to bring back to core series games:
 
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I core series games to battle in 3D.
Contrary to what is sometimes reported, the name '''WaterBlue''' was not trademarked by Nintendo, Creatures, or Game Freak. However, Game Freak's [[Junichi Masuda]] did mention "WaterBlue" in 2004 in a blog post explaining the company's choice of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|"FireRed" and "LeafGreen"}} as both the Japanese and international titles for the remakes of {{game|Red and Green|s}}.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/08/index.html 増田部長のめざめるパワー]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/08/index.html HIDDEN POWER of masuda]</ref>
 
==Connectivity==
In addition to the core series games, each of the side series games allow players to transfer their Pokémon to and from the core series:
* '''{{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I and II core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I and II core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from the Generation III core series games.
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* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation IV core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation IV core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[My Pokémon Ranch]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (and from Pokémon Platinum in Japan).
* '''[[My Pokémon Ranch]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (and from Pokémon Platinum in Japan).
* '''[[Pokéwalker]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to gain experience by walking. Additionally, Pokémon caught in the Pokéwalker can be transferred to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream World]]''': Allows players to send Pokémon caught in this game to the Generation V core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream World]]''': Allows players to send Pokémon caught in this game to the Generation V core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream Radar]]''': Allows players to receive the Forces of Nature in their Therian Formes in Black 2 and White 2.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream Radar]]''': Allows players to receive the Forces of Nature in their Therian Formes in Black 2 and White 2.
* '''[[Poké Transporter]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation V games, and the Generation I and II games on [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]], to Pokémon Bank.
* '''[[Poké Transporter]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation V games, and the Generation I and II games on [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]], to Pokémon Bank.
* '''[[Pokémon Bank]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Generation VI and VII core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Bank]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Generation VI and VII core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Steelix}} and/or a {{p|Glalie}} with their respective [[Mega Stone]]s in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* '''[[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Greninja}} with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
* '''[[Pokémon HOME]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from core series [[Nintendo Switch]] games, and can also receive transferred Pokémon from Pokémon Bank and Pokémon GO.
* '''[[Pokémon HOME]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from core series [[Nintendo Switch]] games, and can also receive transferred Pokémon from Pokémon Bank and Pokémon GO.


Additionally, some spin-off games allow players to receive special Pokémon in the core series:
Some [[spin-off]] games allow players to receive items or special Pokémon in the core series:
* '''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''': Allows players to convert [[Watt]]s accumulated by walking into items to be sent to the Generation II games.
* '''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''': Allows players to convert [[Watt]]s accumulated by walking into items to be sent to the Generation II games.
* '''[[Pokémon Channel]]''': In the European and Australian versions of the game, it allows players to receive a gift {{p|Jirachi}} in the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Channel]]''': In the European and Australian versions of the game, it allows players to receive a gift {{p|Jirachi}} in the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Ranger]]''' series: Allows players to receive a special {{p|Manaphy}} Egg and other special Pokémon in the Generation IV core series games through [[Ranger Net]] missions.
* '''[[Pokémon Ranger series]]''': Allows players to receive a special {{p|Manaphy}} Egg and other special Pokémon in the Generation IV core series games through [[Ranger Net]] missions.
* '''[[Pokéwalker]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to gain experience by walking. Additionally, Pokémon caught in the Pokéwalker can be transferred to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* '''[[Pokémon GO]]''': Allows players to transfer Generation I Pokémon, [[Alolan form]]s, {{p|Meltan}}, and {{p|Melmetal}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/pokemongo/connect_en.html] How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!</ref> caught in this game to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. Allows players to transfer most Pokémon caught in this game to Pokémon HOME via the [[GO Transporter]].
* '''[[Pokémon GO]]''': Allows players to transfer Generation I Pokémon, {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s, {{p|Meltan}}, and {{p|Melmetal}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/pokemongo/connect_en.html]How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!</ref> caught in this game to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. Allows players to transfer most Pokémon caught in this game to Pokémon HOME via the [[GO Transporter]].
* '''[[Pokémon Pass]]''': Allows players to receive [[serial code]]s for certain [[Event Pokémon]].
* '''[[Pokémon Pass]]''': Allows players to receive [[serial code]]s for certain [[Event Pokémon]].
==Timeline==
{{main|History of the Pokémon world}}


==See also==
==See also==

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The core series[1][2][3] of Pokémon games, also known as the core games,[4] the main series, or the Pokémon RPG series,[note 1] is a series of role-playing video games released for Nintendo systems and the primary series of Pokémon games. The series began with the first installment in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Red and Green, released for the Game Boy in Japan on February 27, 1996. Core series games have only been released for handheld systems, though this includes the Nintendo Switch, which is both a handheld and a home console.

The games in this series have traditionally followed a standard model of the player who initiates their journey through a specific region to catch and raise Pokémon, battle other Trainers, fight against villainous teams, and earn recognition of a Pokémon League (usually by collecting their Badges from certified Gym Leaders and entering their Hall of Fame as a Champion).

The Pokémon Video Game Championships are conducted using the core series games.

Terminology

Series title

In English, the core series has been referred to as the main series, Pokémon RPG series, or core series in official marketing materials.[note 1] However, all Western releases of games use the abbreviation Pokémon, regardless of whether they are core series games or spin-off games.

In Japanese, Korean, and formerly in Chinese, the series is called the Pocket Monsters Series (Japanese: ポケットモンスターシリーズ,[5][6] Korean: 포켓몬스터 시리즈,[7] Chinese: 精靈寶可夢系列 / 精灵宝可梦系列[8]). On Game Freak's website, it is referred to as the main series (本編シリーズ) instead.[9] All core series games, except Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, contain the full name Pocket Monsters in their Japanese title, whereas side series and spin-off games use the abbreviation Pokémon instead. While the Japanese releases of the Pokémon Stadium series use Pocket Monsters in English subtitles, they use Pokémon in kana in their Japanese names.

Game titles

Game versions

Prior to Generation VI, it was standard for the Western releases of the core series games to include the label "Version" in their title, such as "Pokémon Red Version" or "Pokémon Diamond Version". In Japanese, the word was used sporadically and inconsistently, although it was prominently featured in a title with "Pocket Monsters: Crystal Version" (Japanese: ポケットモンスタークリスタルバージョン). The game titles with the word "Version" have also been sometimes written without it in official text, such as "Pokémon Red" or "Pokémon Diamond".

The plural "Versions" when referring to multiple games has been sometimes used as well:

  • "The Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions of Pokémon ARE compatible with Pokémon Stadium 2™ [...]" (manual of Pokémon Crystal, page 1)
  • "This Game Pak can be linked to either Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire Version. It CANNOT be linked to the Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, or Crystal Versions." (manual of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, page 3)

The core series game titles released from Generation VI onwards do not include the word "Version", such as Pokémon X, Pokémon Omega Ruby, etc.

Remake titles

Main article: Remake → Terminology

The names of remakes of core series games are generally derived from the names of the original source games, with a modifier word attached to the front. For instance, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver.

Italicized game titles

From Generation I to Pokémon Platinum, the Pokémon core series game titles were usually written with no italics in the game manuals and box descriptions. From Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver onwards, the titles have been consistently written in italics. For instance:

  • "You can migrate Pokémon caught in the Game Boy Advance™ Pokémon series: Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions [...]" (manual of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver)
  • "Various language versions of Pokémon Black 2, Pokémon White 2, Pokémon Black, and Pokémon White can communicate, battle, and trade with one another." (manual of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, page 4)
  • "This is Pokémon Omega Ruby. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire." (back of the box of Pokémon Omega Ruby)

The game titles are also italicized on the Pokémon.com website. For instance:

  • "The launch of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver on Virtual Console has given us the chance to take a second look at some of those classics’ most iconic, fun, and memorable events."[10]

The game titles are also italicized in the creator messages from the Pokémon Adventures manga. For instance:

Classification

Content model

While there are no strict rules that make a game a core series game, and previously assumed rules are continuously broken, the games generally have a similar plot structure and mechanics.

The player begins the game in a small town or city of a given region, having no Pokémon of their own. Through a course of events, the player receives a first partner Pokémon, usually from the region's Pokémon Professor; there are almost always three first partner Pokémon to choose from, with one Grass type, one Fire type, and one Water type, and a character who will become the player's rival will typically choose (or already have) another member of the trio based on the player's choice.

After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (which contains several settlements like cities and towns, themselves usually connected by route), capturing any wild Pokémon they choose to, and using a party they assemble to take on other Pokémon Trainers. Most regions have eight Gym Leaders that the player must defeat in order to obtain a Badge from each one, though in games set in the Alola region, the player instead participates in the island challenge, and in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, they defeat five frenzied noble Pokémon. In addition to repeated interactions with their rival, the player must also stop the plans of a villainous team, which often involve the manipulation of Legendary Pokémon.

After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated or the island challenge has been completed, the player can enter the Pokémon League, where the Champion of the region awaits challengers. However, a series of Trainers known as the Elite Four must usually be defeated in succession before the Champion can be fought. The Champion is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player on their adventure. After defeating the Champion, the player becomes a Champion themself, which is usually honored by their entry into the Hall of Fame. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in the core series to not feature the Pokémon League in any form.

The player's defeat of the Champion can be considered the ending of the game, as it is followed by the credits being shown. However, there is always post-game content that the player gains access to after this. Often, there is a post-game plotline and locations and facilities that could not be previously accessed become available. Since Pokémon Crystal, there is usually at least one facility specifically dedicated to battling. The overarching goal is to obtain many species of Pokémon in order to complete the Pokédex. In the first two generations, every Pokémon species in the game has to be obtained in order to complete the Pokédex, and the player is awarded a diploma for achieving this. From Generation III to Generation VI, there are two separate Pokédexes, each with their own diploma as a reward for completing them: the regional Pokédex, which only contains the Pokémon native to the region the game is set in, and the National Pokédex, which is unlocked in the post-game and contains every Pokémon in the game. Starting in Generation VII, the games only contain a regional Pokédex, the completion of which usually rewards the player with a diploma, while the National Pokédex is confined to companion applications like Pokémon Bank and Pokémon HOME.

Release model

While releases continue to break patterns, the release of core series games tends to follow a pattern.

When a generation of Pokémon games begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the available Pokémon differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages trading, as it is required in order to complete the Pokédex.

Many generations feature what Game Freak internally calls an upper version (Japanese: アッパーバージョン upper version)[11] and what Western fans commonly refer to as a "third version", i.e., a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same region with added features. These games typically both share and lack certain regional Pokémon that were available in one or both of the original paired versions; thus, a player of an upper version must link together with the original pair to complete the regional Pokédex as well. On the contrary, upper versions typically contain certain Pokémon from different regions that are unavailable in the original pair, thus being more helpful in completing the National Pokédex. Until Generation VII, only a single third version following an original pair was ever released at a time; Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were the first of these games to be released as a pair. Unlike other generations, Generation V opted for a sequel story instead, while Generation VI, Generation VIII, and Generation IX entirely forwent follow-up games set in the same region, the latter two instead providing additional features to the original pair of games via paid downloadable content.

Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are remakes of earlier titles may also be released. Starting from Generation VIII, singular version games with the subtitle "Legends" have been released, being original stories taking place in previously visited regions in the distant past and being single-player action RPG titles. Both Generation VIII and Generation IX have released "Legends" games, with Generation VIII releasing Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a game set in Sinnoh in the past, then known as Hisui, and Generation IX releasing Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a game set in Lumiose City of the Kalos region.

Pokémon

Most generations introduce Pokémon that evolve into or from previously released Pokémon. Each region typically has mythology related to Legendary Pokémon that reside there. All generations also introduce at least one Mythical Pokémon, which are almost always event-exclusive upon being introduced but may become available through other means in later generations.

In all generations, there are some Pokémon that cannot be encountered until after the player becomes Champion. These are often Legendary Pokémon, such as Mewtwo. These Pokémon may or may not be part of the game's regional Pokédex.

Before the release of a new generation, new Pokémon are often used to promote the new games by including them in the anime or in spin-off games.

Box art

The box art for each game features one Pokémon which was introduced in that generation (or, in the case of remakes, the generation of the original games). This Pokémon is referred to by fans as a game mascot, and with the exception of Kanto- and Hisui-based games, it is always the Legendary Pokémon available in that game at the climax of the storyline.

In terms of the artwork itself, the international Pokémon Red and Blue and all region releases of the initial paired games of each generation from Generation III to VII use their game mascot's original Ken Sugimori artwork for their box art, whereas all other core series games use specially made artwork.

The titles in the Japanese games typically use some shade of red and blue for either the characters or outlines of the characters. This is most likely in reference to the first internationally released core games of Pokémon Red and Blue. The DLC Expansion Passes for Pokémon Sword and Shield use green and yellow, likely in reference to both Pokémon Red and Green, along with Pokémon Yellow.

List of core series games

There are currently 38 titles released in Japanese and 37 in European languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian).

In South Korea, 28 titles were released in Korean, with the first being Pokémon Gold and Silver in 2002 prior to the foundation of Nintendo of Korea and Pokémon Korea in 2006, followed by Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in 2008. Despite this, at least Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were released in Japanese,[12] which explains the lack of language restrictions in the Korean Pal Park.

In Greater China, 13 titles were released in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with the first being Pokémon Sun and Moon in 2016, especially in Mainland China. Nonetheless, the Japanese versions of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow as well as of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal were released in specific Chinese-speaking territories like Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Original versions Upper versions and expansions Remakes
Generation I
(Japan)
Generation I
(West)
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

Trademarks

Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak have trademarked several titles with the Japan Patent Office which have not currently been used but which fit the naming scheme of the core series games. The following information comes from the Japan Platform for Patent Information:

English Japanese Application no. Registration no.
Pocket Monsters Topaz ポケットモンスタートパーズ 2002-063587 4677891
Pocket Monsters Tourmaline ポケットモンスタートルマリン 2002-063588 4684698
Pocket Monsters Amethyst ポケットモンスターアメジスト 2002-063589 4677892
Pocket Monsters Moonstone ポケットモンスタームーンストーン 2002-063590 4684699
Pocket Monsters White Gold ポケットモンスターホワイトゴールド 2002-063591 4677893
Pocket Monsters Yellow ポケットモンスター黄(き) 2008-093268 5222903
Pocket Monsters Black ポケットモンスター黒(くろ) 2008-093269 5222904
Pocket Monsters Brown ポケットモンスター茶(ちゃ) 2008-093270 5222905
Pocket Monsters White ポケットモンスター白(しろ) 2008-093271 5222906
Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey ポケットモンスター灰(はい) 2008-093272 5222907
Pocket Monsters Vermilion ポケットモンスター朱(しゅ) 2008-093273 5222908
Pocket Monsters Purple ポケットモンスター紫(むらさき) 2008-093274 5222909
Pocket Monsters Crimson ポケットモンスター紅(くれない) 2008-093275 5222910
Pocket Monsters Scarlet ポケットモンスター緋(ひ) 2008-093276 5222911
Gray[note 2] グレー 2008-094459 5406253
Pocket Monsters Red ポケットモンスターレッド 2009-060068 5341298
Pocket Monsters Green ポケットモンスターグリーン 2009-060069 5293290
Pocket Monsters Blue ポケットモンスターブルー 2009-060070 5307992
Pocket Monsters Yellow ポケットモンスターイエロー 2009-060071 5341299
Pocket Monsters Brown ポケットモンスターブラウン 2009-060073 5307993
Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey ポケットモンスターグレー 2009-060075 5341302
Pocket Monsters Vermilion ポケットモンスターヴァーミリオン 2009-060076 5307994
Pocket Monsters Purple ポケットモンスターパープル 2009-060077 5307995
Pocket Monsters Crimson ポケットモンスタークリムゾン 2009-060078 5341303
Pocket Monsters Scarlet ポケットモンスタースカーレット 2009-060079 5341304
Delta Emerald[13] デルタエメラルド 2014-035118 5701924

The 2002 trademarks were filed around the same time as trademarks for Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, and Pearl, and are all the English names of minerals written in katakana (topaz, tourmaline, amethyst, moonstone, and white gold). The 2008 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, and are all the Japanese names of colors written with a single kanji. The 2009 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for Black, White, and Scarlet, and are all the English names of colors written in katakana. Of these, vermilion, crimson, and scarlet are shades of red.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were planned alongside Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.[14] Despite being released after Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Emerald was trademarked earlier than Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.[15][16][17]

Contrary to what is sometimes reported, an equivalent to Blue matching the pattern of FireRed and LeafGreen was not trademarked by Nintendo, Creatures, or Game Freak. However, Game Freak's Junichi Masuda mentioned 「ＷＡＴＥＲ　ＢＬＵＥ」 in Japanese and "WaterBlue" in English on an August 2004 blog post explaining the company's choice of "FireRed" and "LeafGreen" as both the Japanese and international titles for the remakes of Pokémon Red and Green.[18][19]

The Delta Emerald trademark has been commonly misreported as "Pokémon Delta Emerald", but this latter name was not trademarked. This might suggest a relation to the Delta Episode in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which features references to Pokémon Emerald.

Tsunekazu Ishihara and Junichi Masuda have explained why upper version counterparts to Pokémon Black and White[20][21][22][23][24] or Pokémon X and Y[23] did not materialize. In the case of the hypothetical Pokémon Gray or Grey Version, Game Freak decided to instead develop Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 to surprise fans (though Black 2 and White 2 were later considered upper versions in some promotional material for the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass), while the potential Pokémon Z was passed over in favor of Pokémon Sun and Moon being designed for the Pokémon 20th Anniversary as another surprise.

Eurogamer published an article in early June 2017 describing a "clerical error" by The Pokémon Company, which initially listed Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as Nintendo Switch titles alongside being Nintendo 3DS titles during their announcement.[25]

Connectivity

Certain demos of core series games allow players to receive special Pokémon and items:

Each of the side series games allow players to transfer their Pokémon and items to and from the core series and/or receive Pokémon and items to bring back to core series games:

  • Pokémon Stadium: Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I core series games to battle in 3D.
  • Pokémon Stadium 2: Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I and II core series games to battle in 3D.
  • Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire: Allows players to store their Pokémon from the Generation III core series games.
  • Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: Can trade Pokémon with the Generation III core series games.
  • Pokémon Battle Revolution: Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation IV core series games to battle in 3D.
  • My Pokémon Ranch: Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (and from Pokémon Platinum in Japan).
  • Pokéwalker: Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to gain experience by walking. Additionally, Pokémon caught in the Pokéwalker can be transferred to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • Pokémon Dream World: Allows players to send Pokémon caught in this game to the Generation V core series games.
  • Pokémon Dream Radar: Allows players to receive the Forces of Nature in their Therian Formes in Black 2 and White 2.
  • Poké Transporter: Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation V games, and the Generation I and II games on Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, to Pokémon Bank.
  • Pokémon Bank: Allows players to store their Pokémon from Generation VI and VII core series games.
  • Pokémon HOME: Allows players to store their Pokémon from core series Nintendo Switch games, and can also receive transferred Pokémon from Pokémon Bank and Pokémon GO.

Some spin-off games allow players to receive items or special Pokémon in the core series:

Timeline

Main article: History of the Pokémon world

See also

References

  1. ↑ Iwata Asks : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y : Pokémon Born Anew
  2. ↑ Pokemon's Master Speaks - IGN
  3. ↑ Familiar First Partner Pokémon Are Appearing in Spades! — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website
  4. ↑ Inside the Minds behind Pokémon! Pokemon.com, 4 Oct 2013 (archive)
  5. ↑ Game Pocket Monster Series | Pocket Monster Official Site (archive)
  6. ↑ GAME LIST
  7. ↑ Pokemon Official Site (archive)
  8. ↑ Nintendo HK Official Youtube channel: Nintendo SpotLight E3 2017 (附中文字幕), 14 Jun 2017
  9. ↑ GAME FREAK official site
  10. ↑ Ten Can’t Miss Activities in Johto and Beyond - Pokémon.com
  11. ↑ Nintendo UK YouTube: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits, 3 Nov 2017
  12. ↑ South Korean blog with official and localized Ruby and Sapphire material
  13. ↑ はちま起稿
  14. ↑ Game Informer interview from August 14, 2017
  15. ↑ Emerald trademark
  16. ↑ Ruby trademark
  17. ↑ Sapphire trademark
  18. ↑ Junichi Masuda's old official blog (Japanese)
  19. ↑ Junichi Masuda's old official blog (English)
  20. ↑ Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo)
  21. ↑ Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of America)
  22. ↑ Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of Europe)
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Dr. Lava's translation of a Spanish Official Nintendo Magazine interview from late 2016
  24. ↑ Reddit AMA by Game Informer on their visit to Game Freak from August 2017
  25. ↑ Eurogamer (June 6, 2017)
  26. ↑ [1] How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Official Pokémon YouTube channel: Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference, 30 May 2018
    Masuda: (speaking about Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) I believe all of these things kind of illustrate how these games have evolved in somewhat of a different direction compared to the traditional main series Pokémon RPGs. And my goal for these games is really to create a Pokémon RPG for everyone. And I believe that not only have we managed to make these titles great entry games for those who are new to the Pokémon RPG series, but at the same time, really provide a new and fresh experience that long-time fans of the series will enjoy. So it's really my hope that all sorts of people will give these games a try. So that concludes my introduction today for Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but before I go I would like to say just one more thing. So at Game Freak we're also hard at work on another all-new core series Pokémon RPG, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
  2. ↑ Specifically trademarked with this English spelling

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