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-[[Image:Redtitle.png|frame|right|The title screen of {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red Version|s}}]]
+In addition to the five [[generation]]s currently revealed, fans have come to expect '''future generations''' of the Pokémon franchise, extending the series and bringing about new concepts, new areas to explore, and most importantly, new Pokémon. Despite over 500 Pokémon currently being known to the public, with more on the way, and the final known Pokémon of Generation IV being depicted as the godlike creator of the Pokémon universe, it has been indicated both in-universe and by the creators of the series that not every Pokémon has yet been discovered and not every region has been explored.
-A '''version''' of the Pokémon games is a [[Pokémon game]], up to present, always released on a [[Nintendo]] handheld system and developed by [[Game Freak]], which follows the now-standard model of a {{player}}'s journey through a specific [[region]] to collect all of the Pokémon. Collectively, the nineteen games released with the suffix "version" are known by fans as the '''main series''' of Pokémon games.
-==Version formula==
+[[Generation V]], currently nearing the end of its development stages and being presently revealed to the public as Nintendo and Game Freak gear up for its late 2010 release, will possibly follow many of the below patterns, noted by fans to be present in most or all prior generations.
-What makes a Pokémon game a "version", aside from the label on the box and game media, is the standard plot which is shared by all of them. The player begins the game in a small town, having no [[Pokémon]] of their own. Through a course of events, they will come into contact with their region's native [[Pokémon professor]], who will then allow them to keep a [[starter Pokémon]] of their choice. The starter Pokémon is always one of a group of three, a {{type2|Grass}}, {{type2|Fire}}, or {{type2|Water}}, and the character who will become the {{player}}'s [[rival]] will choose or already have the Pokémon whose [[Elemental types|type]] is [[super effective]] against that of the player's choice. The sole exception to this is {{game|Yellow}}, in which the player starts with {{p|Pikachu}} and the rival starts with {{p|Eevee}}.
-It is at this point where the storyline of all nineteen diverge. The player is allowed to journey across the entire region, capturing any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of the region. Alongside encounters with both other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and repeated interactions with their rival, a [[villainous team]] will arrive to cause trouble early on in the player's quest, touting plans to take over the world and sometimes capture [[legendary Pokémon]] to do their bidding.
+==Fan speculation==
+{{fan speculation}}
+The four currently released generations have established and maintained a series of patterns that hint towards what a new generation may entail. Naturally, a new region, new set of Pokémon, new set of moves, and new characters will be introduced. To some extents, these may encompass new concepts, but the standards set down over the past fifteen years will provide the backbone of the game.
-After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated, with each of their [[Badge]]s allowing for the use of a specific [[HM]] [[move]] outside of battle (in the later games), the player can head to the [[Pokémon League]], where the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} await challengers. In regions other than [[Kanto]], the first encountered region, the player will be required to climb {{m|waterfall}}s to reach their destination.
+It is generally expected that any future generations will accompany a new generation of Nintendo handheld console: every new game system has brought with it a new series of games, the most recent of which is for the [[Nintendo DS]].
-Though the game is technically over as soon as the player has defeated the Champion, the player's other task of completing the [[Pokédex]] remains (also obtaining the other badges in [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in [[Generation IV]]). After this has been done (in [[Generation III]] and onward, on both the [[regional Pokédex|regional]] and [[national Pokédex|national]] level), the player will receive a [[diploma]] from the [[Game Freak]] employees in the game. Starting in Generation III, a new task is added in order to fully complete the game: obtaining all {{ga|Trainer card}} [[Trainer stars|stars]].
+===General===
+The player will start his or her journey with one of three [[starter Pokémon]], which will be of the {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{type2|Water}}s. Eight [[Gym]]s must be challenged before the player can take on the [[Pokémon League]]; a villainous team must be stopped along the way. After the League has been defeated, a range of special areas will become accessible.
-==Mascots==
+It can be assumed that the games will be released initially as a pair, with a [[third version]] following several years later. The third version will expand on the plot. [[Remake]]s of previous games may follow.
-On the boxart for each game, one Pokémon, always introduced during the [[generation]] that game is a part of, will appear. This Pokémon has become known by fans as a [[version mascot]], and beginning in [[Generation II]], has always (with the exception of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, remakes of the [[Generation I]] games) been a [[legendary Pokémon]] available in that game at the climax of the storyline.
-==Relation to one another==
+Just as Red and Blue were remade in Generation III, and Gold and Silver in Generation IV, it is possible that Ruby and Sapphire will be remade in Generation V.
-When a generation of Pokémon games begins, a pair of games, seen as counterparts to one another, is always released. These paired versions feature the same exact storyline as each other, but the Pokémon available in either one is different: one game may be missing the {{type2|Electric}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, while the other may not have the {{type2|Fire}} {{p|Magmar}}. These Pokémon, due to their usual exclusivity to one or two of the games in a generation, are typically known as [[version-exclusive Pokémon]]. These Pokémon must be [[trade]]d between games in order to complete the Pokédex, a feature that has encouraged collaboration among players since the series began.
-A later third game, usually to conclude the generation, is released with several, usually minor, storyline tweaks, but with the same basic plot and taking place in the same [[region]]. Like the first two games, it will always be missing some of the Pokémon (though will likely contain some of those missing from one of the other two), and so, players of this third version must link together with the original pair to complete the Pokédex.
+The games will be accompanied by new [[Pokémon manga]], {{pkmn|anime}} episodes, and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG cards]].
-[[Generation III]] was the first generation which contained the unprecedented release of ''two'' sets of paired versions, first {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, and then later {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as well as the first which did not contain a third version for one of its storylines (the [[Hoenn]]-based Ruby and Sapphire were later joined by {{v2|Emerald}}, however, [[Kanto]]'s storyline did not receive a tuned-up third game). This was later mimicked by [[Generation IV]], which featured a similar setup, except with the order of the remakes and the third version of the initial pair inverted.
+===Pokémon===
+An assortment of new and old Pokémon will make up a [[regional Pokédex]]. Some Pokémon evolution lines, such as those of {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, and {{p|Magikarp}}, have been in every regional Pokédex, so are expected to appear in future generations. {{p|Pikachu}}, as the franchise mascot, alongside its family, is virtually guaranteed.
-{| align="center" style="background: #a0a0c4; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #ccf;"
+Some Pokémon may evolve into or from previously released Pokémon. [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions]] have existed since the [[Generation II|second generation]].
-|-
-! colspan="2" width="66%" style="background: #ddf; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | Paired versions
-! width="33%" style="background: #ddf; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | Third version
-|-
-! colspan="3" style="background: #{{kanto color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Generation I}}
-|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;"
-! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Japan}}
-|- align="center"
-| rowspan="2" style="background: #{{red color}};" width="33%" | {{ani|006}}<br>{{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red}}
-| rowspan="2" style="background: #{{green color}}" width="33%" | {{ani|003}}<br>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green}}
-| style="background: #{{blue color}}" | {{ani|009}}<br>{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | {{ani|025}}<br>{{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
-|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;"
-! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|North America, Europe and Australia}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|006}}<br>{{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}
-| style="background: #{{blue color}}" | {{ani|009}}<br>{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}
-| style="background: #{{yellow color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|025}}<br>{{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
-|-
-! colspan="3" style="background: #{{johto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation II}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{gold color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|250}}<br>{{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}
-| style="background: #{{silver color}}" | {{ani|249}}<br>{{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}
-| style="background: #{{crystal color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|245}}<br>{{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
-|-
-! colspan="3" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation III}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{ruby color}}" | {{ani|383}}<br>{{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
-| style="background: #{{sapphire color}}" | {{ani|382}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
-| style="background: #{{emerald color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|384}}<br>{{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{firered color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|006}}<br>{{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}
-| style="background: #{{leafgreen color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|003}}<br>{{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}
-| style="background: transparent;" | &nbsp;
-|-
-! colspan="3" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Generation IV}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{diamond color}}" | {{ani|483}}<br>{{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}
-| style="background: #{{pearl color}}" | {{ani|484}}<br>{{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}
-| style="background: #{{platinum color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|487O}}<br>{{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{heartgold color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|250}}<br>{{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}
-| style="background: #{{soulsilver color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|249}}<br>{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}
-| style="background: transparent;" | &nbsp;
-|-
-! colspan="3" style="background: #{{black color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Generation V}}
-|- align="center"
-| style="background: #{{black color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|000}}<br>{{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
-| style="background: #{{white color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|000}}<br>{{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
-| style="background: transparent;" | &nbsp;
-|}
-==Trivia==
+[[Legendary Pokémon]] with myths specific to the region are expected. Recent games feature these Pokémon in roles important to the driving plot. These Pokémon often appear in [[Legendary duo|duos]] and [[legendary trio|trios]].
-*Each generation's third version does not use its mascot's official [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork. [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blastoise]] (Japanese), [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu]] (Japanese and English), [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Suicune]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Rayquaza]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Giratina]] use specially made artwork.
-** {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, {{2v|Gold|Silver}} and {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} also use specially made artwork.
-* Generation II was the only generation which had ''only'' two main versions and one third version worldwide. Generation I had Blue as a third version and Yellow as an added fourth in Japan, Generation III has five with the remakes of Red and Green, and Generation IV has five with the remakes of Gold and Silver.
+The remainder of the Pokémon may be encountered once the milestone of defeating the Pokémon League is accomplished.
-{{Main series}}
-[[Category:Pokémon meta]]
+Before the release of Generations II, III, and IV, new Pokémon have been used to promote the new games through the anime. {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Manaphy}} are a few of the Pokémon that debuted before their generation. Additionally, [[M13|the newest movie]] will introduce at least two Pokémon from [[Generation V]].
+===Characters===
+The first four generations have introduced some stock characters. Two [[player character]] options (one male, one female) live in a small town with their [[mom|mother]]. A previously unknown Pokémon professor, named for a type of tree, will set the player's journey in motion. Eight [[Gym Leader]]s stand in the player's way to the [[Elite Four]], as does the player's [[rival]].
+Many other characters will exist in various manners: [[non-player character]]s to aid the player, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to defeat on the road, a [[villainous team]], and perhaps familiar faces.
+===Geography===
+Within the new region, there will be at least nine cities or towns, connected by [[route]]s. Current trends show that there will be at least one water route, a mountain, [[caves]], and a forest. The route leading up to the Pokémon League has thus far been known as [[Victory Road]].
+Each region so far has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|based on a real-life area of Japan]].
+===Speculation against future generations===
+Naturally, there are fans who do not see future generations as a possibility.
+[[Legendary Pokémon]] typically have a backstory that supersedes those of previous generations. As {{p|Arceus}} is thought to be the creator of the [[Pokémon world]], there are few ways to trump its story.
+Although [[Generation V]] has been announced, it remains unknown whether there will be a sixth generation to come in later years.
+==See also==
+* [[History of Pokémon]]
+* [[Generation I]]
+* [[Generation II]]
+* [[Generation III]]
+* [[Generation IV]]
+* [[Generation V]]
+{{Project Fandom notice}}
+[[Category:Fandom]]
 [[Category:Games]]
+[[ja:第五世代]]