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:''This article is about Pokémon, also known as Pocket Monsters, as a series | :''This article is about Pokémon, also known as Pocket Monsters, as a series. For other uses of the words, see [[Pokémon (disambiguation)]]''. | ||
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[[File:Pokémon logo English.png|250px|thumb|International logo of the Pokémon franchises]] | [[File:Pokémon logo English.png|250px|thumb|International logo of the Pokémon franchises]] | ||
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==Franchise== | ==Franchise== | ||
{{main|History of Pokémon}} | {{main|History of Pokémon}} | ||
Pokémon, as a series, was originally conceived by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] as a way to instill in children of the modern, more urbanized Japan the same enjoyment that he felt as a young boy collecting insects and other bugs near his hometown of {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida}}. Initially called | Pokémon, as a series, was originally conceived by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] as a way to instill in children of the modern, more urbanized Japan the same enjoyment that he felt as a young boy collecting insects and other bugs near his hometown of {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida}}. Initially called [[Capsule Monsters]], or CapuMon for short, Tajiri pitched the series to Nintendo after being inspired by the [[Game Link Cable]]; he pictured an insect crawling across it between two Game Boy systems. | ||
[[File:Spr 1g 006.png|frame|{{p|Charizard}}'s Red and Green sprite]] | [[File:Spr 1g 006.png|frame|{{p|Charizard}}'s Red and Green sprite]] | ||
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[[Generation V]] constituted a "reboot" similar to that of Generation III. The highly anticipated {{game|Black and White|s}} were set far away from the previous games in a region based on {{wp|New York City}} called [[Unova]]. Initially in the game, only the 156 new Pokémon introduced in this generation were available before beating the [[Pokémon League]], forcing veteran players to rethink old strategies. The games did have the capacity to connect to older games, however, and maintained the international connectivity introduced in the fourth generation. The anime series, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and manga series also embraced the new generation with releases of tie-in media. Breaking the traditional format, Pokémon Black and White were followed by two direct sequels, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], which included many Pokémon from different regions. | [[Generation V]] constituted a "reboot" similar to that of Generation III. The highly anticipated {{game|Black and White|s}} were set far away from the previous games in a region based on {{wp|New York City}} called [[Unova]]. Initially in the game, only the 156 new Pokémon introduced in this generation were available before beating the [[Pokémon League]], forcing veteran players to rethink old strategies. The games did have the capacity to connect to older games, however, and maintained the international connectivity introduced in the fourth generation. The anime series, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and manga series also embraced the new generation with releases of tie-in media. Breaking the traditional format, Pokémon Black and White were followed by two direct sequels, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], which included many Pokémon from different regions. | ||
[[Generation VI]] started with [[Pokémon X and Y]], which were released worldwide on the same day in 2013, a first for the franchise. The games introduced many new features, such as fully 3D gameplay including 3D models for every Pokémon, [[Mega Evolution]], the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} [[type]], [[Trainer customization]], [[Pokémon-Amie]], and new battle formats (such as [[Sky Battle]]s and [[Inverse Battle]]s). The games' [[Kalos]] region was chosen to be based on {{wp|France}} partly because French culture is known for its art and beauty—the main theme of the game. The new [[Super Training]] feature offered a simple way to monitor a Pokémon's {{EV}}s. New ways to improve the player's chance of finding [[Shiny Pokémon]] were also introduced, such as the introduction of chain fishing and the return of the [[Poké Radar]]. With the addition of 72 new Pokémon, the total number of Pokémon in Generation VI is 721. | [[Generation VI]] started with [[Pokémon X and Y]], which were released worldwide on the same day in October 2013, a first for the franchise. The games introduced many new features, such as fully 3D gameplay including 3D models for every Pokémon, [[Mega Evolution]], the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} [[type]], [[Trainer customization]], [[Pokémon-Amie]], and new battle formats (such as [[Sky Battle]]s and [[Inverse Battle]]s). The games' [[Kalos]] region was chosen to be based on {{wp|France}} partly because French culture is known for its art and beauty—the main theme of the game. The new [[Super Training]] feature offered a simple way to monitor a Pokémon's {{EV}}s. New ways to improve the player's chance of finding [[Shiny Pokémon]] were also introduced, such as the introduction of chain fishing and the return of the [[Poké Radar]]. With the addition of 72 new Pokémon, the total number of Pokémon in Generation VI is 721. | ||
Although there were no remakes in Generation V, Generation VI saw the release of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} worldwide in 2014, remakes of Generation III's Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Similarly to Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were released around the same time worldwide, although the games were released in Europe a week after the rest of the world. In addition to being remakes of the Generation III games, the games included new Mega Evolutions and introduced [[Primal Reversion]]. | Although there were no remakes in Generation V, Generation VI saw the release of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} worldwide in November 2014, remakes of Generation III's Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Similarly to Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were released around the same time worldwide, although the games were released in Europe a week after the rest of the world. In addition to being remakes of the Generation III games, the games included new Mega Evolutions and introduced [[Primal Reversion]]. | ||
[[Generation VII]] began with the release of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] in November 2016; like Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, these games were released on the same day worldwide except in Europe, where the games' release was delayed a few days. This generation introduced 81 new Pokémon, taking the total up to 802. The games were released on the year of the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary of the franchise]] and are notable for being the first in the core series to lack Gyms, Badges, and HMs. [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun and Moon, were released worldwide in November 2017. These are the first games to introduce new Pokémon during a generation, excluding [[Mythical Pokémon]] that were already present in the older games' data, bringing the total to 807. [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[remakes]] of {{game|Yellow}}, were released worldwide in November 2018. These are the first core titles for the [[Nintendo Switch]], and the first time a core title has switched to a new system mid-generation. | [[Generation VII]] began with the release of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] in November 2016; like Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, these games were released on the same day worldwide except in Europe, where the games' release was delayed a few days. This generation introduced 81 new Pokémon, taking the total up to 802. The games were released on the year of the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary of the franchise]] and are notable for being the first in the core series to lack Gyms, Badges, and HMs. [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun and Moon, were released worldwide in November 2017. These are the first games to introduce new Pokémon during a generation, excluding [[Mythical Pokémon]] that were already present in the older games' data, bringing the total to 807. [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[remakes]] of {{game|Yellow}}, were released worldwide in November 2018. These are the first core titles for the [[Nintendo Switch]], and the first time a core title has switched to a new system mid-generation. | ||
[[Generation VIII]] will start with the release of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] for the Nintendo Switch worldwide in | [[Generation VIII]] will start with the release of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] for the Nintendo Switch worldwide in November 2019. | ||
==Creatures== | ==Creatures== | ||
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}}) | ||
| 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Pokémon''{{tt|*|Taiwan (2016 - present) and mainland China ( | | 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Pokémon''{{tt|*|Taiwan (2016 - present) and mainland China (2011 - present)}}<br>神奇寶貝 / 神奇宝贝 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Taiwan (1998 - present) and Mainland China (2001 - 2011)}}<br>小精灵 ''Xiǎojīnglíng''{{tt|*|Mainland China (1998 - 2002)}} | ||
| Transliteration of Japanese name.<br>From 神奇的口袋中的寶貝 / 神奇的口袋中的宝贝 ''Shénqí de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi''. 神奇宝贝 / 神奇寶貝 means ''magical creatures''.<br>Same as former Cantonese name. | | Transliteration of Japanese name.<br>From 神奇的口袋中的寶貝 / 神奇的口袋中的宝贝 ''Shénqí de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi''. 神奇宝贝 / 神奇寶貝 means ''magical creatures''.<br>Same as former Cantonese name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 寶可夢 ''Pokémon''{{tt|*| | | 寶可夢 ''Pokémon''{{tt|*|2017 - present}}<br>小精靈 ''Síujīnglìhng''{{tt|*|1998 - present}}<br>寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''{{tt|*|1998 - present}}<br>精靈 ''Jīnglìhng''{{tt|*|1998 - 1999}} | ||
| Same as Mandarin name.<br>From 寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''. 小精靈 means ''little creature''.<br>Same as the series' name.<br>From 寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''. 精靈 means ''creature''. | | Same as Mandarin name.<br>From 寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''. 小精靈 means ''little creature''.<br>Same as the series' name.<br>From 寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''. 精靈 means ''creature''. | ||
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| Transliteration of English name | | Transliteration of English name | ||
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| | | Cyrillic script | ||
| Покемон ''Pokemon'' | | Покемон ''Pokemon'' | ||
| Transliteration of English name | | Transliteration of English name | ||
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}}) | ||
| 精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦 ''Jīnglíng Pokémon''{{tt|*|Taiwan (2016 - | | 精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦 ''Jīnglíng Pokémon''{{tt|*|Taiwan (2016 - 2019) and Mainland China (2011 - 2019)}}<br>神奇的口袋中的寶貝 / 神奇的口袋中的宝贝 ''Shénqí de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Taiwan (1998 - present) and mainland China (2001 - 2011)}}<br>宠物小精灵 ''Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng''{{tt|*|Mainland China (1998 - 2002)}} | ||
| From 精靈 / 精灵 ''jīnglíng'' (creature) and 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Pokémon'' (transliteration of Japanese name).<br>Means ''the magical creatures in the pocket''.<br>Same as former Cantonese name. | | From 精靈 / 精灵 ''jīnglíng'' (creature) and 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Pokémon'' (transliteration of Japanese name).<br>Means ''the magical creatures in the pocket''.<br>Same as former Cantonese name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
| 精靈寶可夢 ''Jīnglìhng Pokémon''{{tt|*| | | 精靈寶可夢 ''Jīnglìhng Pokémon''{{tt|*|2017 - 2019}}<br>寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng''{{tt|*|1998 - present}} | ||
| Same as Mandarin name.<br>Means ''pet creature''. | | Same as Mandarin name.<br>Means ''pet creature''. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||