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The '''sixth generation'''<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?m=201301 Hidden Power of Masuda]</ref> (Japanese: '''{{tt|第６世代|だい６せだい}}''' ''sixth generation'',<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?m=201301 増田部長のめざめるパワー]</ref> rendered as {{tt|第六世代|だいろくせだい}} among fans) of [[Pokémon]] is the sixth installment of the Pokémon video game series, starting with {{g|X and Y}} in 2013 and continuing with {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} in 2014. This generation saw the debut of 72 new Pokémon species (for a total of 721), as well as the introduction of the [[Kalos]] region and the return of the [[Hoenn]] region. For the first time in the [[core series]], the games of the sixth generation are in full 3D and are presented on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
The '''sixth generation'''<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?m=201301 Hidden Power of Masuda]</ref> (Japanese: '''{{tt|第６世代|だい６せだい}}''' ''sixth generation'',<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?m=201301 増田部長のめざめるパワー]</ref> rendered as {{tt|第六世代|だいろくせだい}} among fans) of [[Pokémon]] is the sixth installment of the Pokémon video game series, starting with {{g|X and Y}} in 2013 and continuing with {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} in 2014. This generation saw the debut of 72 new Pokémon species (for a total of 721), as well as the introduction of the [[Kalos]] region and the return of the [[Hoenn]] region. The games of the sixth generation are in full 3D and are presented on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], a first for the [[core series]].


==History==
==History==
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* Some Pokémon's classification via body styles is changed, such as {{p|Wurmple}}'s.
* Some Pokémon's classification via body styles is changed, such as {{p|Wurmple}}'s.
* When a named character speaks, the message box no longer starts with their name and a colon, except [[Double Battle]] trainers and in the [[Battle Chateau]].
* When a named character speaks, the message box no longer starts with their name and a colon, except [[Double Battle]] trainers and in the [[Battle Chateau]].
* Major {{pkmn|Trainer}}s no longer speak in the middle of a battle.
* The battle music no longer changes at low HP or when a [[Gym Leader]] sends out their last Pokémon.
* The [[type chart]] has slightly changed from Generation V:
* The [[type chart]] has slightly changed from Generation V:


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===Further additions in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
===Further additions in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
* {{p|Arceus}} and {{p|Genesect}}'s forms are now properly recognized in the Pokédex.
* {{p|Arceus}} and {{p|Genesect}}'s forms are now properly recognized in the Pokédex.
* New Mega Evolutions and the addition of [[Primal Reversion]], a related mechanic.
* New Mega Evolutions and the addition of [[Primal Reversion]], a related mechanic.
* Trainer horde battles are introduced.
* Trainer horde battles are introduced.
* The addition of {{DL|Soaring in the sky|Mirage spots}}.
* The addition of [[Mirage spot]]s.
* The implementation of [[Soaring in the sky|Soaring]], a new mode of transportation.
* The implementation of [[Soaring in the sky|Soaring]], a new mode of transportation.
* Four new moves are introduced: {{m|Precipice Blades}}, {{m|Origin Pulse}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and {{m|Hyperspace Fury}}, belonging to {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, and {{p|Hoopa}} respectively, bringing the total to 621.
* Four new moves are introduced: {{m|Precipice Blades}}, {{m|Origin Pulse}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and {{m|Hyperspace Fury}}, belonging to {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, and {{p|Hoopa}} [[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]], respectively, bringing the total to 621.
* Three new Abilities are introduced: {{a|Desolate Land}}, {{a|Primordial Sea}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}} for Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Rayquaza respectively, bringing the total to 191.
* Three new Abilities are introduced: {{a|Desolate Land}}, {{a|Primordial Sea}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}} for Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Rayquaza respectively, bringing the total to 191.
* The reintroduction of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, under the name of Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
* The reintroduction of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, under the name of Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
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* There are now two types of Bikes, reminiscing the fact that bikes were two types in the original Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald: Acro and Mach Bikes.
* There are now two types of Bikes, reminiscing the fact that bikes were two types in the original Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald: Acro and Mach Bikes.
* The [[Safari Zone]] goes through a change, where players don't need to go to the Safari with a registered friend on their 3DS.
* The [[Safari Zone]] goes through a change, where players don't need to go to the Safari with a registered friend on their 3DS.
** Additionally, it lacks the mechanics of a entry fee, step limit and [[Safari Ball]]s, and the inability to battle Pokémon is removed. This makes the zone act as a normal route.
** Additionally, the entry fee, step limit, [[Safari Ball]]s, and the inability to battle Pokémon have been removed.
* The PokéRadar is replaced with the DexNav.
* The PokéRadar is replaced with the DexNav.
* [[Trainer customization]] is removed.
* [[Trainer customization]] is removed.
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* [[Natural objects]] are abandoned.
* [[Natural objects]] are abandoned.
* [[Sky Battle]]s are abandoned.
* [[Sky Battle]]s are abandoned.
* {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Genesect}}, and {{p|Furfrou}} [[alternate forms]] are recognized in the Pokédex.
* {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Genesect}}, and {{p|Furfrou}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences|alternate forms]] are recognized in the Pokédex.
* [[Honey]] and {{m|Sweet Scent}} will now cause a wild encounter if the overworld [[weather]] is not clear.


==Region==
==Region==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation VI introduced the fewest new Pokémon, with 72; new moves, with 62; and new Abilities, with 27.
* Generation VI introduced the fewest new Pokémon, with 72; new moves, with 62; and new Abilities, with 27.
* Generation VI is the only generation in which:
**This makes it the only generation to introduce fewer than 100 new Pokémon.
**Multiple two-stage cat-like evolutionary lines were introduced.
* Generation VI is the only generation to contain games (except [[remake]]s) in which:
**Gym Leaders hand out TMs containing moves from older generations.
**Multiple two-stage, cat-like evolutionary lines were introduced.
**Only {{p|Sylveon|one}} [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutionary relative]] was introduced.
**Only {{p|Sylveon|one}} [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutionary relative]] was introduced.
**Games without the word ''Version'' (or its equivalent in that language) in their Western language titles were released.
**Games without the word ''Version'' (or its equivalent in that language) in their Western language titles were released.
**Games were released on the same date worldwide.
**Games were released on the same date worldwide.
**Routes have alternate names in games other than [[remake]]s.
**Routes have alternate names.
* Generation VI is also the only generation that did not introduce:
* Generation VI is also the only generation to contain games (except remakes) that did not introduce:
** A {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon.
** A {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon.
** A {{2t|Bug|Poison}} Pokémon.
** A {{2t|Bug|Poison}} Pokémon.
** A pure {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
** A Legendary Pokémon with a base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 all around.
** A [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] member specializing in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** A [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] member specializing in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** A new type of [[Poké Ball]].
** A new type of [[Poké Ball]].
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