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 Several {{pkmn|manga}} series were also produced in this early time, including [[Pokémon Adventures]], which Tajiri has stated is closest to his original idea of the {{pkmn|world}} the series takes place in.
-Eventually, however, the much-awaited sequels were finally released. {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which went on to become the most popular games in the series, revamped the Pokémon world, bringing it into full color and addressing many of the issues that had been present in the original games, especially [[glitch]]es and the [[type]] imbalance. The anime, manga, and other wings of the franchise followed as well, bringing their characters into the second generation.
+Eventually, however, the much-awaited sequels were finally released. {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which went on to become the most popular games in the series, revamped the Pokémon world, bringing it into full color and addressing many of the issues that had been present in the original games, especially [[glitch]]es and the [[type]] imbalance. The anime, manga, and other wings of the franchise followed as well, bringing their characters into the [[Generation II|second generation]].
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+Even after the initial hype the series had in most of the world died down, however, the Pokémon series remained strong. Another third version, this time to Gold and Silver, was produced, focusing on another of [[Johto]]'s legends, {{p|Suicune}}. With {{game|Crystal}}, a female player character was finally introduced, and the games became fully dependent on the [[Game Boy Color]], abandoning the now long-outdated Game Boy. A third generation was announced to be on its way on the new [[Game Boy Advance]], and among fans, the hype returned strongly.
-==Concept==
+Despite this, when {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released, many saw them, and [[Generation III|their generation]] in general, as a disappointment. [[Misty]], Ash's longtime companion in the anime, left the show while a new girl, {{an|May}} to joined him, and the games themselves, unlike the Generation II games, were completely incompatible with their predecessors, making 184 of the 251 Pokémon previously released completely unobtainable without [[cheating]]. This itself was addressed with the unprecedented release of {{wp|remake}}s of the original pair of games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, which brought back the availability of many of the Pokémon missing from Ruby and Sapphire. Within a year, as well, yet another third version, this time for the Hoenn story, was released, as {{game|Emerald}}, and introduced a {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} and many other aspects that would be enjoyed by those who battled Pokémon competitively.
-The basis of Pokémon is reminiscent of insect collecting, which the creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], enjoyed as a child.
-At a glance, most Pokémon species are based off of ordinary animals, and sometimes plants. They are also inspired by ''{{wp|yōkai}}'', which are very popular in Japanese pop culture. This is evident from the extensive powers Pokémon exhibit, as well as their ever-growing, in-game mythology.
+Much like the second generation, the [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] was much anticipated, and {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} received much praise. These games brought with them many enhancements from Emerald, and for the first time, Pokémon could be played online to battle against and trade with other players across the world. Due to the earlier release of remakes for the original pair of games, this generation saw much speculation for a remake of the now-outdated Generation II games, and hidden data in the games themselves seemed to indicate that they would be on their way shortly.
+[[File:Spr 4h 006.png|frame|right|{{p|Charizard}}'s HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite]]
+A third version of the pair, {{game|Platinum}}, was released two years afterward, and due to this, as well as the delay in the release, many became discouraged that the remakes would ever come. Despite this, however, finally, after five years of speculation, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released.
-==Franchise==
+Currently, the franchise's higher-ups appear to be in planning for the release of [[Generation V|a fifth generation]], though no concrete data on it have yet been released, nor have any new Pokémon been introduced. As the end of the [[Sinnoh]] story is nearing in the anime and has already been completed in several manga, fans wonder greatly what will be the next step.
-Also called '''Pocket Monsters''' in Japan and some other countries, Pokémon is a mega-franchise including [[Pokémon games|video games]], an {{pkmn|anime}}, a {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, many {{pkmn|manga}} series, a [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game|miniatures game]], and much more merchandise. The concept of Pokémon was first created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and all Pokémon games are published by Nintendo Inc., Ltd for their video game systems, including the Game Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Wii. The games include strategy games and RPGs where the player becomes a "[[Pokémon Trainer]]" who encounters, captures, trains, and collects many Pokémon creatures; puzzle games; and pinball games. They were first released in 1996 in Japan, and were first released in the USA in 1998. Since then, as of 2009 the Pokémon Franchise has sold more than 193 million units worldwide, second only to {{wp|Mario}} with more than 210 million units sold worldwide and leaving even the next two closest franchises, {{wp|Tetris}} and {{wp|The Sims}} in the dust with 125 million and 100 million, respectively.
-Many sub-games have been released but three games managed to become series in and of themselves; the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series, the [[Pokémon Ranger]] series, and the [[Pokémon Stadium]] series.
+==Creatures==
+{{main|Pokémon (species)}}
+The creatures themselves, based on various plants, animals, and other concepts, inhabit virtually every corner of the {{pkmn|world}}, no matter which canon's interpretation is seen. Many make their homes in forests and on rural [[route]]s stretching across the various regions, while still others are native to cities and other urban centers. Currently, there are {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation I Pokémon}} + {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation II Pokémon}} + {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation III Pokémon}} + {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation IV Pokémon}} + {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation V Pokémon}}}} known Pokémon.
-==Collectively==
+Typically, Pokémon that are owned by a person are kept in [[Poké Ball]]s, which allow for them to be quickly sent into battle or to perform a task, but keep them safe and make them easier to transport, with the balls being typically able to fit into a pocket. Many Pokémon owned by Trainers, however, choose to remain outside of their Poké Ball, and travel with their Trainer [[walking Pokémon|on foot]].
-Pokémon inhabit virtually every corner of the {{pkmn|world}}: in forests, in deserts, in the sea, in the sky, and even in bustling cities. All Pokémon are hatched from {{pkmn|egg}}s and most can [[Pokémon breeding|reproduce]], save for legendary Pokémon, and other exceptions. In the wild, Pokémon sometimes fight one another. This can be for play, for food, or for defense. Pokémon, like all living creatures, are not immortal, although people new to Pokémon may have that misconception.
-==Individually==
+Pokémon begin their lives by hatching from {{pkmn|egg}}s, and many of them will [[evolve]] to grow stronger and larger during the course of their lives. Pokémon are not immortal, as can be seen from the Pokémon gravesites found in [[Lavender Town]], [[Mt. Pyre]], and the [[Lost Tower]], though being that their abilities far surpass those of normal animals, it may seem to be this way for those who do not follow the series as closely.
-An individual Pokémon may be {{pkmn2|wild|encountered in the wild}}, {{pkmn2|caught}}, {{pkmn|training|trained}}, and {{pkmn|battle|battled with}}. In the games, individual Pokémon have many characteristics including [[stats]], [[individual values|IVs]], [[species]], [[Level]], [[Effort values|EVs]], [[Nature]], [[personality value]], [[Experience]], and known [[moves]].
-==Species==
-{{main|Pokémon (species)}}
-'''Pokémon species''' are "kinds" of Pokémon, such as {{p|Bulbasaur}} or {{p|Zubat}}. Individual Pokémon of certain species can change into other species by [[evolution|evolving]], such as a {{p|Bulbasaur}} evolving into an {{p|Ivysaur}}. There are currently 493 officially released Pokémon species.
-==Design themes==
+Many Pokémon are much more powerful than others, and some, due to this, have [[legendary Pokémon|passed into legends]] that are told in the Pokémon world. It has not been consistently illustrated whether or not these Pokémon really do have the power that their legends state, though the general consensus is that, in the wild, a Pokémon's abilities are truly those of the legends, while a Trainer who captures one in a Poké Ball will limit its power.
-The species of Pokémon for each [[generation]] are all designed in a similar fashion, though it is easily overlooked, especially to newcomers. The original 151 of [[Generation I]] were all very simple in appearance. At the time, the games were a very simple adventure and somewhat lacking in substance regarding the story. [[Generation II]] implemented much more creative features, emphasizing a more in-depth plot. Species in [[Generation III]] became more extravagant as the games took place in more exotic locations. Then there was [[Generation IV]]. Although not quite the same leap as before, the designs hold a dark elegance, symbolizing the themes of mysticism.
 ==See also==