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===Generation II=== | ===Generation II=== | ||
[[File:Ho-Oh Debut.png| | [[File:Ho-Oh Debut.png|250px|thumb|{{p|Ho-Oh}}'s first appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
Not long after the franchise began did new Pokémon first start to reveal themselves. An unidentified Pokémon appeared in the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, and in the United States on September 8, 1998. It was seen flying over a rainbow by {{Ash}} on his first day as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. The Pokémon, later revealed to be named {{p|Ho-Oh}}, was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine.<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-8.html</ref> It was the first [[Generation II]] Pokémon to appear in any [[Pokémon]] media, and was the first sign that the franchise would expand beyond the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}}. | Not long after the franchise began did new Pokémon first start to reveal themselves. An unidentified Pokémon appeared in the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, and in the United States on September 8, 1998. It was seen flying over a rainbow by {{Ash}} on his first day as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. The Pokémon, later revealed to be named {{p|Ho-Oh}}, was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine.<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-8.html</ref> It was the first [[Generation II]] Pokémon to appear in any [[Pokémon]] media, and was the first sign that the franchise would expand beyond the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}}. | ||
A month later, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Slowking}}, and {{p|Donphan}} were revealed in the May 1997 issue of CoroCoro.<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro97-5b.html</ref> | A month later, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Slowking}}, and {{p|Donphan}} were revealed in the May 1997 issue of CoroCoro.<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro97-5b.html</ref> | ||
[[File:Misty Togepi.png| | [[File:Misty Togepi.png|250px|thumb|left|[[Misty's Togepi]]]] | ||
In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', which first aired in Japan on May 28, 1998 and in the United States on February 27, 1999, Ash found a mysterious [[Pokémon Egg]]. In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', which first aired in Japan on June 25, 1998, and in the United States on March 27, 1999, the Egg hatched into a never-before-seen Pokémon named {{p|Togepi}}, marking the second appearance of a Generation II Pokémon in the anime. | In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', which first aired in Japan on May 28, 1998 and in the United States on February 27, 1999, Ash found a mysterious [[Pokémon Egg]]. In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', which first aired in Japan on June 25, 1998, and in the United States on March 27, 1999, the Egg hatched into a never-before-seen Pokémon named {{p|Togepi}}, marking the second appearance of a Generation II Pokémon in the anime. | ||
Initially revealed in July 1998 in CoroCoro, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Snubbull}} would later appear in the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[Pikachu's Vacation]]'' shown alongside the first [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and in North American theaters on November 10, 1999. Donphan also made its first major appearance in the beginning of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', used by [[Raymond]] in a {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. | Initially revealed in July 1998 in CoroCoro, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Snubbull}} would later appear in the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[Pikachu's Vacation]]'' shown alongside the first [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and in North American theaters on November 10, 1999. Donphan also made its first major appearance in the beginning of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', used by [[Raymond]] in a {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. | ||
First seen as a silhouette in the December 1998 issue of CoroCoro, {{p|Lugia}} was first fully shown off in the May 1999 issue alongside {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Bellossom}}. {{p|Ledyba}} was then revealed in the June issue of CoroCoro, and later appeared with Hoothoot, Elekid, and Bellossom in the Pikachu short ''[[PK04|Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure]]'' shown alongside ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', which released in Japanese theaters on July 17, 1999 and North American theaters on July 21, 2000. Lugia and Slowking made their first full appearance in ''The Power of One'', playing major roles in the film. | [[File:Tracey drawing Elekid.png|thumb|250px|First glimpse of {{p|Elekid}}]] | ||
First seen as a silhouette in the December 1998 issue of CoroCoro, {{p|Lugia}} was first fully shown off in the May 1999 issue alongside {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Bellossom}}. Elekid was previously teased, partially visible in a sketch drawn by {{Tracey}}, in the anime episode ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', which aired in Japan on July 1, 1999, and in the United States on September 9, 2000. {{p|Ledyba}} was then revealed in the June issue of CoroCoro, and later appeared with Hoothoot, Elekid, and Bellossom in the Pikachu short ''[[PK04|Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure]]'' shown alongside ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', which released in Japanese theaters on July 17, 1999 and North American theaters on July 21, 2000. Lugia and Slowking made their first full appearance in ''The Power of One'', playing major roles in the film. | |||
Several more Pokémon were revealed in CoroCoro in August, September, and October of 1999. {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Spinarak}} were revealed in the August issue, and {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Sentret}} were revealed in the September issue. In October, the [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}, were revealed, as well as {{p|Quagsire}} and {{p|Stantler}}. | Several more Pokémon were revealed in CoroCoro in August, September, and October of 1999. {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Spinarak}} were revealed in the August issue, and {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Sentret}} were revealed in the September issue. In October, the [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}, were revealed, as well as {{p|Quagsire}} and {{p|Stantler}}. | ||
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===Generation III=== | ===Generation III=== | ||
The first set of Pokémon to be revealed for [[Generation III]] was {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, and {{p|Wailmer}}, revealed at [[Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2001]] on March 7, 2001. {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{p|Latios}} were later revealed some time between September 2001 and February 22, 2002.<!--unknown source--> {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} were then leaked in an image | The first set of Pokémon to be revealed for [[Generation III]] was {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, and {{p|Wailmer}}, revealed at [[Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2001]] on March 7, 2001. {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{p|Latios}} were later revealed some time between September 2001 and February 22, 2002.<!--unknown source--> {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} were then leaked on March 3, 2022 in an image from the eleventh [[Pikachu short]], ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''. | ||
The [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} were revealed for [[Pokémon Breeder mini]] on March 21, 2002. A few months later, {{p|Sharpedo}} and {{p|Shroomish}} were leaked in the August issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine on July 14. Three more Pokémon were revealed ten days later at {{DL|Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2002}}, with {{p|Poochyena}} and {{p|Taillow}} revealed on July 24, and {{p|Zigzagoon}} revealed on July 27. After another couple months passed, {{p|Blaziken}} was revealed in the September issue of CoroCoro released on August 17. | The [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} were revealed for [[Pokémon Breeder mini]] on March 21, 2002. A few months later, {{p|Sharpedo}} and {{p|Shroomish}} were leaked in the August issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine on July 14. Three more Pokémon were revealed ten days later at {{DL|Pokémon Festa|Pokémon Festa 2002}}, with {{p|Poochyena}} and {{p|Taillow}} revealed on July 24, and {{p|Zigzagoon}} revealed on July 27. After another couple months passed, {{p|Blaziken}} was revealed in the September issue of CoroCoro released on August 17. | ||
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The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were revealed alongside the announcement of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on various official Japanese websites on October 4, 2002. A little over a week later, {{p|Vigoroth}} was leaked in the November issue of CoroCoro on October 12, 2002. At the end of the month, {{p|Relicanth}} was revealed on October 29 in Pokémon Special, a weekly countdown to the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and [[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|the next anime series]]. | The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were revealed alongside the announcement of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} on various official Japanese websites on October 4, 2002. A little over a week later, {{p|Vigoroth}} was leaked in the November issue of CoroCoro on October 12, 2002. At the end of the month, {{p|Relicanth}} was revealed on October 29 in Pokémon Special, a weekly countdown to the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and [[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|the next anime series]]. | ||
On November 1, 2002, {{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Carvanha}} were leaked in marketing materials. In the following week, {{p|Lotad}} and {{p|Seedot}} were revealed on November 3,<!--unknown source--> and Skitty was revealed on November 6.<!--unknown source--> {{p|Slakoth}} was revealed at Pokémon Festa 2002 in {{wp|Osaka}} on November 10. {{p|Ralts}} was also revealed on November 10.<!--unknown source--> Days later, the last batch of new Pokémon were leaked in the December issue of CoroCoro. {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, {{p|Cascoon}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Surskit}}, and {{p|Cacnea}} were leaked on November 13, and {{p|Beautifly}}, {{p|Dustox}}, and {{p|Whismur}} were leaked the next day on November 14. | On November 1, 2002, {{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Carvanha}} were leaked in marketing materials. In the following week, {{p|Lotad}} and {{p|Seedot}} were revealed on November 3,<!--unknown source--> and Skitty was revealed on November 6.<!--unknown source--> Lotad and Seedot were previously seen alongside Shroomish, Wailmer, and Zigzagoon in the anime episode ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', which aired in Japan on October 31, 2002 and in the United States on October 11, 2003. | ||
{{p|Slakoth}} was revealed at Pokémon Festa 2002 in {{wp|Osaka}} on November 10. {{p|Ralts}} was also revealed on November 10.<!--unknown source--> Days later, the last batch of new Pokémon were leaked in the December issue of CoroCoro. {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, {{p|Cascoon}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Surskit}}, and {{p|Cacnea}} were leaked on November 13, and {{p|Beautifly}}, {{p|Dustox}}, and {{p|Whismur}} were leaked the next day on November 14. | |||
====Release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire==== | ====Release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire==== | ||
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===Generation IV=== | ===Generation IV=== | ||
The first [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public was {{p|Munchlax}}, debuting in a magazine scan released on May 14, 2004. It wasn't until nearly one year later that the next Pokémon, {{p|Lucario}}, would be revealed by [[TV Tokyo]] in a trailer for | The first [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public was {{p|Munchlax}}, debuting in a magazine scan released on May 14, 2004. Munchlax would then appear in the seventh [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxy]]'', which premiered in Japanese theaters on July 17, 2004. | ||
It wasn't until nearly one year later that the next Pokémon, {{p|Lucario}}, would be revealed by [[TV Tokyo]] in a trailer for the eighth Pokémon movie, broadcast on March 3, 2005. Later that month, silhouettes of three Pokémon began to circulate, which were ultimately unveiled on April 13 in the May issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine, revealing them to be {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, and {{p|Weavile}}, then known only by their Japanese names, romanized as Usohachi, Manene, and Manyula, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Three_shadows_unveiled Three shadows unveiled]." Bulbanews. April 13, 2005.</ref> Lucario, Bonsly, Mime Jr., and Weavile would all later appear in ''[[M08|Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', which premiered in Japan on July 16, 2005. | |||
{{p|Manaphy}} was revealed on February 14, 2006.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Scan_of_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_surfaces Scan of new Pokémon surfaces]." Bulbanews. February 14, 2006.</ref> {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Chatot}}, and {{p|Buizel}} were revealed on March 3.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Three_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed Three new Pokémon revealed]." Bulbanews. March 3, 2006.</ref> Manaphy, Mantyke, Chatot, and Buizel would then all appear in the [[M09|ninth Pokémon movie]] in Japanese theaters on July 15, 2006. | |||
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} were revealed on June 30, 2006, as well as {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Cherrim}}, and {{p|Pachirisu}}.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Wonderland_8_cover_unveiled Pokémon Wonderland 8 cover unveiled]." Bulbanews. June 30, 2006.</ref> {{p|Electivire}} was revealed on July 15.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Further_Diamond_and_Pearl_info_released Further Diamond and Pearl info released]." Bulbanews. July 15, 2006.</ref> {{p|Roserade}} was revealed on July 20.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Roselia%27s_evolved_form_revealed Roselia's evolved form revealed]" Bulbanews. July 20, 2006.</ref> {{p|Kricketot}} was revealed on July 21.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Diamond,_Pearl_demo_reveals_another_new_Pok%C3%A9mon Diamond, Pearl demo reveals another Pokémon]." Bulbanews. July 21, 2006.</ref> | |||
The [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} were leaked on August 5, 2006 in the September issue of CoroCoro, then known by their Japanese romanized names, Naetle, Hikozaru, and Pochama, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/September_2006_CoroCoro_scans_leaked_to_Internet September 2006 CoroCoro scans leaked to Internet]." Bulbanews. August 5, 2006.</ref> Starly was unveiled on August 11.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Silhouetted_Pok%C3%A9mon_unveiled_in_screenshot Silhouetted Pokémon unveiled in screenshot]." Bulbanews. August 11, 2006.</ref> {{p|Glameow}} and {{p|Happiny}} were revealed on September 1.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Two_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed Two new Pokémon revealed]." Bulbanews. September 1, 2006.</ref> | The [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} were leaked on August 5, 2006 in the September issue of CoroCoro, then known by their Japanese romanized names, Naetle, Hikozaru, and Pochama, respectively.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/September_2006_CoroCoro_scans_leaked_to_Internet September 2006 CoroCoro scans leaked to Internet]." Bulbanews. August 5, 2006.</ref> Starly was unveiled on August 11.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Silhouetted_Pok%C3%A9mon_unveiled_in_screenshot Silhouetted Pokémon unveiled in screenshot]." Bulbanews. August 11, 2006.</ref> {{p|Glameow}} and {{p|Happiny}} were revealed on September 1.<ref>"[https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Two_new_Pok%C3%A9mon_revealed Two new Pokémon revealed]." Bulbanews. September 1, 2006.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQnzenBceyg Every Pokemon Revealed Before Their Generation!] - Video uploaded by Dobbs to YouTube on August 11, 2021, detailing several Pokémon revealed before their game debut across each generation. | |||
[[Category:New Pokémon|*]] | [[Category:New Pokémon|*]] | ||