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The '''seventh generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第七世代|だいななせだい}}}}''' ''seventh generation'') of [[Pokémon]] {{pkmn|games}} is the seventh installment of the Pokémon video game series starting with {{g|Sun and Moon}}, continuing with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and ending with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. Unlike previous generations, the core series games of the seventh generation were released on two different Nintendo platforms, with the Alola-based games released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the Kanto-based games released on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is the last generation released on the 3DS and the first one on the Switch.

Some of the Generation VII games can communicate with games from previous generations. Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon can communicate with the application [[Pokémon Bank]], via which Pokémon from the [[Generation VI]] games can be received. By way of [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon Bank can also receive Pokémon from the [[Generation V]] games and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation II]] and [[Generation I]] games, from which they can be moved to Generation VII games. Combined with other [[Template:Inter-gen transfer|inter-generational transfer]] methods, this makes the seventh generation the first generation since Generation II able to communicate with all previous games.

[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] can communicate with the mobile app [[Pokémon GO]] and is able to receive Pokémon that originate from the app and can send a special Pokémon to Pokémon GO. It currently cannot communicate with any other [[core series]] games.

* The addition of {{cat|Generation VII moves|98 new moves}}, bringing the total to 719.

* 18 [[Generation I]] Pokémon have a form unique to Alola known as a [[regional form]]; this aspect of Generation VII is based on {{wp|Evolutionary pressure|selective pressures}} which occur in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]].

* Certain NPC trainers may keep their Pokémon in [[Poké Ball]]s other than the standard {{i|Poké Ball}}.

* The addition of the [[island challenge]], a traditional rite in the Alola region involving trials guided by [[Trial Captain]]s, battling [[Totem Pokémon]], and battles with [[Island Kahuna]]s.

* The introduction of {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja form]] and {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|four alternate forms]], previously shown in the ''XY&Z'' arc of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''.

* One new variant of {{i|Poké Ball}}, the [[Beast Ball]], retaining the 26 found in previous games.

* The experience formula once again takes in account the difference between the Pokémon's levels.

* A Pokémon's speed after [[Mega Evolution]] is used to determine the turn order, not its Speed before.

** {{status|Burn}} now only removes 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum [[Statistic#Hit Points|HP]] instead of 1/8.

** {{status|Paralysis}} now decreases a Pokémon's {{stat|speed}} to 50% instead of 25%.

** [[Status condition#Confusion|Confusion]] only has a 33% chance of making the Pokémon hurting itself instead of 50%.

* {{cat|Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII|Twenty-six Pokémon}} from earlier generations receive an increase in one or more of their base stats. They are {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Ariados}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Masquerain}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Woobat}}, {{p|Crustle}}, {{p|Beartic}}, and {{p|Cryogonal}}.

* {{p|Gengar}}'s ability is changed to {{a|Cursed Body}}.

* The [[credits]] no longer replay upon every subsequent champion battle.

** A new post-game scenario, [[Episode RR]], featuring a new villainous team, [[Team Rainbow Rocket]]; an alliance between the leaders of the teams of the previous generations.

** Three new [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|forms]] for {{p|Necrozma}}, which plays a central role in the story in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.

** An additional [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lycanroc|form]] for {{p|Lycanroc}} which debuted in the {{pkmn|anime}}'s ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

* The addition of three new moves ({{m|Mind Blown}}, {{m|Photon Geyser}}, and {{m|Plasma Fists}}) and six new Z-Moves ({{m|Splintered Stormshards}}, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, {{m|Clangorous Soulblaze}}, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}, and {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}), bringing the total to 728.

* Two new Mythical Pokémon are introduced: [[Meltan]] and [[Melmetal]], bringing the total to 809.

* The introduction of {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|game}} forms for the [[Starter Pokémon|starter]] {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}, both are stronger than their regular counterparts, can't evolve, and can be customized with clothes and accessories.

* The addition of 14 new moves: Partner Pikachu's {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Splishy Splash}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Pika Papow}}; Partner Eevee's {{m|Bouncy Bubble}}, {{m|Buzzy Buzz}}, {{m|Sizzly Slide}}, {{m|Glitzy Glow}}, {{m|Baddy Bad}}, {{m|Sappy Seed}}, {{m|Freezy Frost}}, {{m|Sparkly Swirl}}, {{m|Veevee Volley}}; and Melmetal's {{m|Double Iron Bash}}, bringing the total to 742. Double Iron Bash is not exclusive to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

* The [[Exp. Share]] effects are now present from the start of the game and can no longer be turned off.

====Starter Pokémon====

The starters of the seventh generation follow the traditional {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}} trio setup. At the beginning of the game, the player must choose between the Grass and {{type|Flying}} {{p|Rowlet}}, the Fire-type {{p|Litten}} and the Water-type {{p|Popplio}}.

! style="background: #{{alola color dark}};" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Island challenge|Trials}}

! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Generation VII}}

! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Alola}}

! {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}}

! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:VSIlima USUM.png|x120px|Ilima]]<br>{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Ilima}}<br><small>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|イリマ Ilima}}</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Verdant Cavern}}<br>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|<small>茂みの洞窟<br>Verdant Cavern</small>}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Normalium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Normal|{{normal color dark}}}}

| [[File:735Gumshoos.png|120px|Gumshoos]]<br>{{pcolor|Gumshoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}

| [[File:734Yungoos.png|120px|Yungoos]]<br>{{pcolor|Yungoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}

| [[File:020Raticate-Alola.png|120px|Alolan Raticate]]<br>{{pcolor|Raticate|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Raticate}}{{sup/7|MUM}}

| [[File:019Rattata-Alola.png|120px|Alolan Rattata]]<br>{{pcolor|Rattata|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Rattata}}{{sup/7|MUM}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:VSLana.png|x120px|Lana]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Lana}}<br><small>スイレン Suiren</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Brooklet Hill}}<br><small>せせらぎの丘<br>Brooklet Hill</small>

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Waterium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}

| [[File:746Wishiwashi-School.png|120px|Wishiwashi]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>({{color2|{{water color dark}}|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form}}){{sup/7|SM}}</small>

| [[File:746Wishiwashi-Solo.png|120px|Wishiwashi]][[File:594Alomomola.png|120px|Alomomola]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Alomomola|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

| [[File:752Araquanid.png|120px|Araquanid]]<br>{{pcolor|Araquanid|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| [[File:751Dewpider.png|120px|Dewpider]][[File:284Masquerain.png|120px|Masquerain]]<br>{{pcolor|Dewpider|{{water color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Masquerain|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:VSKiawe.png|x120px|Kiawe]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Kiawe}}<br><small>カキ Kaki</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Wela Volcano Park}}<br><small>ヴェラ火山公園<br>Wela Volcano Park</small>

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Firium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fire}}

| [[File:758Salazzle.png|120px|Salazzle]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

| [[File:757Salandit.png|120px|Salandit]]<br>{{pcolor|Salandit|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

| [[File:105Marowak-Alola.png|120px|Alolan Marowak]]<br>{{pcolor|Marowak|{{fire color dark}}|Alolan Marowak}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| [[File:758Salazzle.png|120px|Salazzle]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:VSMallow.png|x120px|Mallow]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Mallow}}<br><small>マオ Mao</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Lush Jungle}}<br><small>シェードジャングル<br>Shade Jungle</small>

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Grassium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Grass}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:754Lurantis.png|120px|Lurantis]]<br>{{pcolor|Lurantis|{{grass color dark}}}}

| [[File:732Trumbeak.png|120px|Trumbeak]][[File:351Castform.png|120px|Castform]]<br>{{pcolor|Trumbeak|{{grass color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Castform|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

|-

| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};" | [[File:764Comfey.png|120px|Comfey]][[File:352Kecleon.png|120px|Kecleon]]<br>{{pcolor|Comfey|{{grass color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Kecleon|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:VSSophocles.png|x120px|Sophocles]]<br>{{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Sophocles}}<br><small>マーマネ Mamane</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Hokulani Observatory}}<br><small>ホクラニ天文台<br>Hōkūlani Observatory</small>

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Electrium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Electric}}

| [[File:738Vikavolt.png|120px|Vikavolt]]<br>{{pcolor|Vikavolt|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

| [[File:737Charjabug.png|120px|Charjabug]][[File:737Charjabug.png|120px|Charjabug]]<br>{{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}} ×2{{sup/7|SM}}

| [[File:777Togedemaru.png|120px|Togedemaru]]<br>{{pcolor|Togedemaru|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| [[File:227Skarmory.png|120px|Skarmory]][[File:702Dedenne.png|120px|Dedenne]]<br>{{pcolor|Skarmory|{{electric color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Dedenne|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:VSAcerola.png|x120px|Acerola]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>アセロラ Acerola</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)}}<br><small>スーパー・メガやす　跡地<br>Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)</small>

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Ghostium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Ghost}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:778Mimikyu.png|120px|Mimikyu]]<br>{{pcolor|Mimikyu|{{ghost color dark}}}}

| [[File:093Haunter.png|120px|Haunter]][[File:094Gengar.png|120px|Gengar]]<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|{{ghost color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Gengar|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

|-

| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}};" | [[File:354Banette.png|120px|Banette]][[File:593Jellicent-{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: s}} mod 2) = 0|Male|Female}}.png|120px|Jellicent]]<br>{{pcolor|Banette|{{ghost color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Jellicent|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| rowspan="2" | None

| rowspan="2" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Dragonium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Dragon}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|120px|Kommo-o]]<br>{{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}

| [[File:783Hakamo-o.png|120px|Hakamo-o]][[File:212Scizor.png|120px|Scizor]]<br>{{pcolor|Hakamo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}

| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | [[File:715Noivern.png|120px|Noivern]][[File:212Scizor.png|120px|Scizor]]<br>{{pcolor|Noivern|{{dragon color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"

| rowspan="2" style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMina 2 USUM.png|x120px|Mina]]<br>{{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Mina}}<br><small>マツリカ Matsurika</small>

| None{{sup/7|SM}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fairium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fairy}}

| None{{sup/7|SM}}

| None{{sup/7|SM}}

| {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Seafolk Village}}<br><small>海の民の村<br>Seafolk Village</small>{{sup/7|USUM}}

| [[File:743Ribombee.png|120px|Ribombee]]<br>{{pcolor|Ribombee|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:242Blissey.png|120px|Blissey]][[File:279Pelipper.png|120px|Pelipper]]<br>{{pcolor|Blissey|{{fairy color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Pelipper|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Island Kahuna}}<br><small>Japanese</small>

! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}}

| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>

| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Exeggutor Island}}{{sup/7|USUM}}<br><small>ナッシー・アイランド<br>Nassy Island</small>

====Starter Pokémon====

Unlike in other Pokémon games, the {{pkmn2|starter}} the player starts with corresponds with the game they are playing. Players of Let's Go, Pikachu! will start with {{p|Pikachu}}, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! will start with {{p|Eevee}}.

! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:025Pikachu LG.png|100px]]<br><small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Pikachu|{{kanto color dark}}}}{{sup/7|P}}

! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:133Eevee LG.png|100px]]<br><small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Eevee|{{kanto color dark}}}}{{sup/7|E}}

{{gldr|type=Electric|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSLt Surge PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}

{{gldr|type=Poison|col=2|tcol=2|pic=VSKoga PE.png|size=x100px|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyō|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}

* Generation VII is the only [[generation]] to:

** Not feature [[Bicycle]]s.

** Introduce a [[Mythical Pokémon]] that can [[Evolution|evolve]].

** Release three different sets of paired [[core series]] games.

** Have all core series games released exclusively on different systems.

** Locate the {{player}}'s home in the original games on a {{rt|1|Alola|route}} and not in a city or town.

** Not introduce:

*** A {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].

**** It did, however, introduce a gender difference for an existing Pokémon, {{p|Eevee}}, for the first time since [[Generation IV]].

*** A notable {{type|Ice}} [[type expert|expert]].

**** However, [[Sina]], who was introduced in {{g|X and Y}} but couldn't be battled in [[Generation VI]], is revealed to be an Ice-type expert in Generation VII.

*** A new [[Gym Leader]].

*** A Pokémon in the {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]].

** Introduce a main female antagonist in the core series, [[Lusamine]].

** Remake [[Generation I|a previous generation]] that had already been remade in [[Generation III|another previous generation]].

* Generation VII has introduced the most:

** [[Legendary Pokémon]], with eleven, as well as the most [[Mythical Pokémon]], with five.

** Genderless Pokémon, with a total of 29.

** Amount of core series games, having a total of six; this surpasses the previous record of five held by [[Generation III|Generations III]] and IV.

* Generation VII is the first generation to:

** Remove [[HM]]s, [[field move]]s and the [[Dowsing Machine]], which were replaced with the PokéRide feature in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and the [[Secret Technique]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}, and [[walking Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].

** Have aesthetic differences appear on the startup and title screens due to in-game actions, being the gender of the mascot Pokémon and their current outfit.

** Have a core series game that does not include every Pokémon introduced in previous generations, as of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

** Have all core series games only feature a regional Pokédex since [[Generation III]]. The [[National Pokédex]] is instead found on [[Pokémon Bank]].

** Not have Pokédex entries of every Pokémon known at the time in its core series games.

** Introduce [[starter Pokémon]] whose [[Egg cycle]] is shorter than the others.

* Generation VII is the last generation to include compatibility in a single game with all the Pokémon species previously available up to that point.

* Generation VII is the shortest generation in Japan, falling only 10 days short of being three years long.