Generation V: Difference between revisions

The '''fifth generation''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|第五世代|だいごせだい}}''' ''fifth generation'') of Pokémon is the fifth installment of the Pokémon series. Like previous generations, the first installments, {{game|Black and White|s}}, were released as a pair. However, unlike previous generations, the games were followed by two sequels—{{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}—instead of a third version. For the first time since [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} (following the internal identification of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} rather than the advertised console), the games were released on the same platform as [[Generation IV|the previous generation]]'s core series titles, in this case the [[Nintendo DS]].

* The introduction of [[Season (mechanic)|seasons]], which alternate every month.

====Starter Pokémon====

The starters of the Unova region, like the starters of the previous four regions, follow the Grass-Fire-Water trio, with {{p|Snivy}} the {{type|Grass}}, {{p|Tepig}} the {{type|Fire}}, and {{p|Oshawott}} the {{type|Water}}.

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Generation V is seen as a major departure point for the series. While the preceding generations often adhered to the formula [[Generation I]] had established, Generation V did several things differently by setting itself in a region where Pokémon from previous generations could not be caught, putting out dual sequels instead of a single third version, and using a dynamic camera angle with continuously animated Pokémon sprites in battles. Although some of the changes seen in Generation V may have influenced future titles, [[Generation VI]] saw further changes, thus establishing that each generation from this point forward could contain features unique to that generation that may be dropped in the future. For example, Generation V is the only generation to date that utilizes [[Season (mechanic)|seasons]].

* The Japanese logo of the [[Pokémon games]] was redesigned once again for Generation V's releases; the first logo was used in [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}, and the second during [[Generation III|Generations III]] and {{gen|IV}}.

* Generation V introduced the most new Pokémon to the [[core series]] of all generations, with 156 (five more than [[Generation I]] introduced).

** Generation V also introduced the most [[Gym Leader]]s of all generations, with 14.

* Generation V is the only [[generation]] in which:

** The {{game|Black and White|s|primary paired versions}} were released in Europe before North America.

** A single-type Pokémon of every type that existed at the time is introduced.<!--Do NOT change or remove this. Fairy not being introduced until Gen VI should be common knowledge by now.-->

** {{p|Pikachu}} is not available without [[transfer]] from another generation.

** The battle music changes at low HP.

** All core series games require a [[Badge]] to be able to [[trade]].

** A pair of sequels to its original games were introduced.

* Generation V is the only generation to not introduce:

** A {{type|Rock}} specialist.

** A {{type|Psychic}} specialist.<!--[[Bede]] initially specialized in Psychic types.-->

* Generation V is the first generation:

** To introduce a [[starter Pokémon]] trio whose final evolutions have the same base stat total under the current stat system as of [[Generation II]].

* Generation V is the last generation to introduce a {{cat|Pokémon with a gender ratio of three males to one female}}, which is the {{p|Timburr}} evolutionary family.