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The '''sixth generation''' 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 70 new Pokémon species (for a total of 719), 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 of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|X and Y}} on January 8, 2013. These games were released internationally in October of the same year; the [[XY series|tie-in anime series]] began airing one week later. Pokémon X and Y continued the established tradition of two paired games with slight variations between the two versions. Between them, these games introduced 70<!--72--> new Pokémon species, 51<!--57--> new moves, and 26 new Abilities. New gameplay advances were added, including a new battle mechanic called [[Mega Evolution]]. Among other changes, the games' [[type chart]] was modified for the first time since [[Generation II]], some twelve years earlier: {{t|Ghost}}- and {{type|Dark}} moves now have normal effectiveness against {{type|Steel}}s and a new {{t|Fairy}} type has been introduced.

The second pairing of games in Generation VI was announced on May 7, 2014. {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, which are suggested to be remade or extended versions of the [[Generation III|third-generation]] {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, will be released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS in November 2014.  

 

X and Y occur an undisclosed amount of time after [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White]]. [[Looker]], who has made appearances in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] games, is found in Kalos. It is not yet known how the release of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} will factor into the timeline of the generation, as the original {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} are known to take place [[Generation III|at least five years earlier]].

The [[Kalos]] region was introduced in {{g|X and Y}}. This region is geographically isolated and has no close ties with any other region introduced prior to Generation VI.

The starters of the sixth 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-type {{p|Chespin}}, the Fire-type {{p|Fennekin}} and the Water-type {{p|Froakie}}.

Like the other five regions, Kalos has its own set of eight Gym Leaders who give out unique Badges and TMs after being defeated. Defeating all eight Gym Leaders grants access to the {{kal|Pokémon League}}.