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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> of the [[Pokémon games]] or '''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! | News | Pokemon.com]</ref>, commonly referred to as the '''main series''' or '''mainline games''' by fans, is the game series that is developed by [[Game Freak]] 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 | 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]] or '''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! | News | Pokemon.com]</ref>, commonly referred to as the '''main series''' or '''mainline games''' by fans, is the game series that is developed by [[Game Freak]] 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 each game individually, there are currently 32 games in the series in Western regions, 33 in Japan, 23 in {{pmin|South Korea}}, and 8 in {{pmin|Greater China}}. Counting paired games as a single release, there are currently 18 games in the series in Western regions, 19 in Japan, 12 in South Korea, and 4 in Greater China. | Counting each game individually, there are currently 32 games in the series in Western regions, 33 in Japan, 23 in {{pmin|South Korea}}, and 8 in {{pmin|Greater China}}. Counting paired games as a single release, there are currently 18 games in the series in Western regions, 19 in Japan, 12 in South Korea, and 4 in Greater China. | ||
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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 will receive a [[starter Pokémon]] from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]; the starter Pokémon is always a choice of three, a {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{t|Water}} type, and the character who will become the player's [[rival]] will typically choose (or already have) the Pokémon whose [[type]] is [[super effective]] against that of the player's choice, although some exceptions to this pattern exist. | 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 will receive a [[starter Pokémon]] from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]; the starter Pokémon is always a choice of three, a {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{t|Water}} type, and the character who will become the player's [[rival]] will typically choose (or already have) the Pokémon whose [[type]] is [[super effective]] against that of the player's choice, although some exceptions to this pattern exist. | ||
After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (each with their own cities and towns, themselves connected by [[route]]), {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on the eight [[Gym Leader]]s (except in Alola where the player battle in Trials instead) of the region. Alongside encounters with both other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and repeated interactions with their rival, the player must also stop the plans of a [[ | After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (each with their own cities and towns, themselves connected by [[route]]), {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on the eight [[Gym Leader]]s (except in Alola where the player battle in Trials instead) of the region. Alongside encounters with both other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and 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, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} await challengers. The Champion of the region is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player as the player continues their adventure. | After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} await challengers. The Champion of the region is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player as the player continues their adventure. | ||