:List of Pokémon

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The Pokémon franchise revolves around 1,025 fictional species of collectable monsters, each having unique designs, skills, and powers. Conceived by Satoshi Tajiri in early 1989, Pokémon (or Pocket Monsters) are fictional creatures that inhabit the fictional Pokémon World. The designs for the multitude of species can draw inspiration from anything such as animals, plants, and mythological creatures. Many Pokémon are capable of evolving into more powerful species, while others can undergo form changes and achieve similar results. Originally, only a handful of artists led by Ken Sugimori designed Pokémon. However, by 2013 a team of 20 artists worked together to create new species designs. Sugimori and Hironobu Yoshida lead the team and determine the final designs.

The vast array of creatures is commonly divided into "generations", with each division primarily encompassing new titles in the main video game series and often a change of handheld platform. Generation I with 151 Pokémon refers to Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow; generation II with 100 Pokémon refers to Gold, Silver, and Crystal; generation III with 135 Pokémon refers to Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald; generation IV with 107 Pokémon refers to Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver; generation V with 156 Pokémon refers to Black, White, Black 2, and White 2; generation VI with 72 Pokémon refers to X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire; generation VII with 88 Pokémon refers to Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!; generation VIII with 96 Pokémon refers to Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus; and generation IX with 120 Pokémon refers to Scarlet, Violet, and Legends: Z-A.

Due to the large number of Pokémon, a listing of each species is divided into articles by generation. The 1025 Pokémon are organized by their number in the National Pokédex—an electronic encyclopedia that provides various information on Pokémon. The National Pokédex is subdivided into regional Pokédex series, each revolving around species introduced at the time of their respective generations along with older generations. For example, the Johto Pokédex, generation II, covers the 100 species introduced in Gold and Silver in addition to the original 151 species. The encyclopedias follow a general ordering: starter Pokémon are listed first, followed by species obtainable early in the respective games, and are concluded with Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Generation V is the sole exception, as Victini is the first Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex.

Concept

{{See also|Gameplay of Pokémon{{!}}Gameplay of Pokémon}}

Satoshi Tajiri—who later founded Game Freak—conceived the premise of Pokémon in general in 1989, when the Game Boy was released. The creatures that inhabit the world of Pokémon are also called Pokémon.{{cite magazine |first=Satoshi |last=Tajiri |subject-link=Satoshi Tajiri |date=22 November 1999 |title=The Ultimate Game Freak |url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2040095,00.html |magazine=Time |location=New York, New York |access-date=11 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201213811/http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C2040095%2C00.html |archive-date=1 February 2016}} The word "Pokémon" is a romanized contraction of the Japanese brand {{nihongo|Pocket Monsters|ポケットモンスター|Poketto Monsutā}}.{{cite news |first=Sharon R. |last=King |date=26 April 1999 |title=Mania for 'Pocket Monsters' Yields Billions for Nintendo |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/26/business/mania-for-pocket-monsters-yields-billions-for-nintendo.html |newspaper=The New York Times |location=Langhorne, Pennsylvania |access-date=11 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224234820/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/26/business/mania-for-pocket-monsters-yields-billions-for-nintendo.html |archive-date=24 December 2016}} The concept of the Pokémon universe, in both the video games and the general fictional world of Pokémon, stems most notably from Tajiri's childhood hobby of insect collecting. Other influences on the concept include Ultraman, anime, and playing video games in general. Throughout his early life, Tajiri saw his rural, nature-filled hometown (Machida, Tokyo) transform into an urban centre. The urbanization of his town drove away wildlife, and he and others living in the area were eventually unable to collect insects. Through Pokémon, Tajiri sought to bring back this outdoor pastime and share it with the world. The first games in the franchise, Red and Green, were released on 27 February 1996 in Japan for the Game Boy.{{cite web |year=2017 |title=ポケットモンスターレッド・グリーン |language=ja |trans-title=Pocket Monsters Red and Green |url=http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-rg/ |publisher=The Pokémon Company |access-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701104457/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-rg/ |archive-date=1 July 2017}} The games were internationally released as Red and Blue in September 1998.{{cite press release |date=28 September 1998 |title=Game Boy's Pokémon Unleashed on September 28! |url=https://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/100298.html |publisher=Nintendo |location=Redmond, Washington |access-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990501171038/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/100298.html |archive-date=1 May 1999}} The ability to capture, battle, trade, and care for numerous creatures catapulted Pokémon to international popularity, and it has become a multibillion-dollar franchise and the second-best selling video game series after the Mario franchise.{{cite magazine |first=Matthew |last=Jarvis |date=2 December 2014 |title=Margin Makers: Guide to Pokémon merchandise |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/margin-makers-guide-to-pok-mon-merchandise/0142211 |magazine=MCV |access-date=11 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127162649/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/margin-makers-guide-to-pok-mon-merchandise/0142211 |archive-date=27 January 2016}}

At the start of a main series Pokémon game, the player character receives one of three "starter" Pokémon, with which they can battle and catch other Pokémon. Each Pokémon has one or two "types", such as Fire, Water, or Grass. In battle, certain types are strong against other types. For example, a Fire-type attack will do more damage to a Grass-type Pokémon—rather than a Water-type attack.{{Cite web |title=Type Matchup Chart |url=http://www.pokemonxy.com/_ui/img/_en/art/Type-Matchup_chart_EN.pdf |website=PokemonXY.com |access-date=7 January 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215181310/http://www.pokemonxy.com/_ui/img/_en/art/Type-Matchup_chart_EN.pdf |archive-date=15 December 2017}} This form of gameplay is frequently compared to that of rock-paper-scissors, though players have to strategize which Pokémon and which of their attacks to use against various opponents.{{cite web |last=Loveridge |first=Sam |date=25 July 2016 |title=Pokémon Go Types explained: how to win Pokémon Go Gym battles |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/pokemon/feature/a802461/pokemon-go-types-explained-how-to-win-pokemon-go-gym-battles/ |work=Digital Spy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225042359/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/pokemon/feature/a802461/pokemon-go-types-explained-how-to-win-pokemon-go-gym-battles/ |archive-date=25 December 2016}}{{cite web |last=Julien-Rohman |first=Damion |date=24 November 2014 |title='Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby' deliver |url=http://www.statepress.com/article/2014/11/pokmon-alpha-sapphire-and-omega-ruby-deliver/ |work=The State Press |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224234114/http://www.statepress.com/article/2014/11/pokmon-alpha-sapphire-and-omega-ruby-deliver/ |archive-date=24 December 2016}}

Many species of Pokémon can evolve into a larger and more powerful creature. The change is accompanied by stat changes—generally a modest increase—and access to a wider variety of attacks. There are multiple ways to trigger an evolution, including reaching a particular level, using a special stone, or learning a specific attack. For example, at level 16, Bulbasaur can evolve into Ivysaur. Most notably, the Normal-type Eevee can evolve into eight different Pokémon: Jolteon (Electric), Flareon (Fire), Vaporeon (Water), Umbreon (Dark), Espeon (Psychic), Leafeon (Grass), Glaceon (Ice), and Sylveon (Fairy). In generation VI, the games introduced a new mechanic called Mega Evolution, as well as a subset of Mega Evolution called Primal Reversion. Unlike normal evolution, Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion last only for the duration of a battle, with the Pokémon reverting to its normal form at the end; as of the release of Sun and Moon, 48 Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion. In contrast, some species such as Castform, Rotom, Unown, and Lycanroc undergo form changes, which may provide stat buffs or changes and type alterations but are not considered new species. Some Pokémon have differences in appearance due to gender. Pokémon can be male or female, male-only, female-only, or of an unknown gender.{{cite web |last=Mulkerin |first=Tim |date=20 January 2017 |title='Pokémon Go' Update: The definitive guide to gender politics in the new Pokémon universe |url=https://www.mic.com/articles/166038/pokemon-go-update-news-gender-male-female-pokemon-guide-sexism |website=Mic |access-date=28 March 2018 |archive-date=27 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727234231/https://mic.com/articles/166038/pokemon-go-update-news-gender-male-female-pokemon-guide-sexism |url-status=live }}

The Pokémon franchise is primarily intended for younger players. However, each Pokémon has various complex attributes such as natures, characteristic traits, Individual Values (IVs) and Effort Values (EVs). These are intended for people "who enjoy battling and want to go more in depth", according to Game Freak Board Director Junichi Masuda. These individual statistics were also included, because the basic concept of the franchise is to train one's Pokémon. Designer Takeshi Kawachimaru stated that IVs and EVs "help to make each Pokémon in the game individual", as it adds unique aspects to them.{{cite web |last=Grimm |first=Michael |date=20 March 2009 |title=How Pokemon are born |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ |work=GamesRadar |publisher=Future plc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310172238/http://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ |archive-date=10 March 2016}} Each Pokémon game introduces a few "Legendary" and "Mythical" Pokémon that are powerful, rare, and hard to catch.{{cite web |last=Martinez |first=Phillips |date=18 November 2016 |title='Pokemon Sun And Moon': How To Catch Every Legendary In Alola |url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-sun-and-moon-how-catch-every-legendary-alola-569291 |work=iDigitalTimes |access-date=24 December 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224234220/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-sun-and-moon-how-catch-every-legendary-alola-569291 |archive-date=24 December 2016}} Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced "Ultra Beasts", which are described as "beings from another dimension" that appeared in the Alola region, and are similarly powerful and rare.{{cite web |last=Martinez |first=Phillip |date=18 November 2016 |title='Pokémon Sun And Moon' Ultra Beasts: Everything You Need To Know |url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-sun-and-moon-ultra-beasts-everything-you-need-know-569276 |work=iDigitalTimes |access-date=24 December 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224233412/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-sun-and-moon-ultra-beasts-everything-you-need-know-569276 |archive-date=24 December 2016}}

Design and development

File:Pokémon Eeveelutions.png (center) and its eight evolutions. Each one requires a different method to evolve.{{cite web |first=Audrey |last=Drake |date=14 February 2013 |title=Pokémon X and Y's New Eeveelution Revealed |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/14/pokemon-x-ys-new-eeveelution-revealed |work=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=23 June 2017 |archive-date=3 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103075608/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/14/pokemon-x-ys-new-eeveelution-revealed |url-status=live }}]]

Throughout development of Red and Green, all Pokémon were designed by Ken Sugimori who was a long-time friend of Tajiri, and a team of fewer than ten people,{{cite web |first=Luke |last=Plunkett |date=24 May 2011 |title=The Man Who Creates Pokémon For a Living |url=http://kotaku.com/5804919/the-man-who-creates-pokemon-for-a-living/ |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=19 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025005356/http://kotaku.com/5804919/the-man-who-creates-pokemon-for-a-living/ |archive-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live}} including Atsuko Nishida who is credited as the designer of Pikachu.{{cite web |first=Samit |last=Sarkar |date=29 May 2013 |title=Harvest Moon creator's Hometown Story leads Natsume's E3 slate |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/29/4377496/natsumes-e3-2013-hometown-story-harvest-moon |work=Polygon |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=18 June 2017 |archive-date=28 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128141724/https://www.polygon.com/2013/5/29/4377496/natsumes-e3-2013-hometown-story-harvest-moon |url-status=live }}{{cite web |first=Kat |last=Bailey |date=16 September 2015 |title=The New Zygarde Form is a Reminder of How Hard it is to Design a Good Pokémon |url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-new-zygarde-form-is-a-reminder-of-how-hard-it-is-to-design-a-good-pokmon |work=USGamer.net |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=18 June 2017 |archive-date=1 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301004559/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-new-zygarde-form-is-a-reminder-of-how-hard-it-is-to-design-a-good-pokmon |url-status=dead }} By 2013, a team of 20 artists worked together to create new species designs. A committee of five people determine which designs are incorporated into the games, with Sugimori and Hironobu Yoshida finalizing the look of each creature.{{cite web |first=Christian |last=Nutt |date=10 October 2013 |title=How Pokemon are born: Designing the series' iconic monsters |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/200561/How_Pokemon_are_born_Designing_the_series_iconic_monsters.php |work=Gamasutra |publisher=UBM plc |access-date=28 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050645/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/200561/How_Pokemon_are_born_Designing_the_series_iconic_monsters.php |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live}} Sugimori is also responsible for the "Box Art" Legendary Pokémon and all of the official artwork for the games.{{cite web |first=Steve |last=Watts |date=24 October 2013 |title=How Europe inspired Pokemon X and Y's creature designs |url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/81723/how-europe-inspired-pokemon-x-and-ys-creature-designs |work=Shacknews |publisher=GameFly |access-date=18 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719052758/http://www.shacknews.com/article/81723/how-europe-inspired-pokemon-x-and-ys-creature-designs |archive-date=19 July 2016}} According to Yoshida, the number of rejected Pokémon designs is five to ten times more than the number that are finalized in each game. In rare cases, rejected designs are brought back and released in a later generation.{{cite interview |first1=Junichi |last1=Masuda |first2=Hironobu |last2=Yoshida |interviewer=Justin Berube and Josh Max |date=24 September 2013 |title=Pokémon X and Y Interview with Game Freak |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/35513/pokemon-x-and-y-interview-with-game-freak |publisher=Nintendo World Report |access-date=30 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126180959/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/35513/pokemon-x-and-y-interview-with-game-freak |archive-date=26 January 2016}} Shigeru Ohmori, director of Sun and Moon, admitted that creating new Pokémon has become a difficult task with the sheer number of creatures designed over the franchise's 20-year history. Each iteration of the series has brought both praise and criticism over the numerous creatures.

The designs for Pokémon are often highly analogous to real-life creatures but also encompass inanimate objects. Director Junichi Masuda and graphic designer Takao Unno have stated that inspiration for Pokémon designs can come from anything. The variety of animals and culture around the world provide the basis for having countless ideas incorporated into the franchise.{{cite web |first=Matt |last=Cundy |date=9 October 2012 |title=Pokemon developer confident it can keep making new pokemon forever |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-developer-confident-it-can-keep-making-new-pokemon-forever/ |work=GamesRadar |publisher=Future plc |access-date=28 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224234909/http://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-developer-confident-it-can-keep-making-new-pokemon-forever/ |archive-date=24 December 2016}} The environment that a Pokémon would live in is taken into account when they are designed. The lei-like Comfey fits appropriately in the Hawaii-inspired Alola region of Sun and Moon. Masuda has stated that each element of a design has a functioning reason.{{cite interview |first1=Junichi |last1=Masuda |first2=Hironobu |last2=Yoshida |interviewer=Katy Ellis |date=20 September 2013 |title=Junichi Masuda and Hironobu Yoshida Discuss Pokémon X and Y, Mega Evolutions and the 2DS |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/09/interview_junichi_masuda_and_hironobu_yoshida_discuss_pokemon_x_and_y_mega_evolutions_and_the_2ds?page=2 |publisher=Nintendo Life |page=2 |access-date=30 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305193338/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/09/interview_junichi_masuda_and_hironobu_yoshida_discuss_pokemon_x_and_y_mega_evolutions_and_the_2ds?page=2 |archive-date=5 March 2016}} In some cases, the design team creates a footprint that a Pokémon could make and designs a creature around that.{{cite interview |first1=Junichi |last1=Masuda |first2=Hironobu |last2=Yoshida |interviewer=Heidi Kemps |date=19 September 2013 |title=Men are from Mars, Pokemon X and Y are from France |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/09/19/men-are-from-mars-pokemon-x-and-y-are-from-france |work=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=30 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215164430/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/09/19/men-are-from-mars-pokemon-x-and-y-are-from-france |archive-date=15 December 2015}} Some designers look to game mechanics for inspiration and see where particular typing combinations could be interesting.{{cite web |first=Sam |last=Loveridge |date=20 October 2016 |title=Want to know how The Pokémon Company designs Pokémon? |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/pokemon/feature/a811377/heres-how-the-pokemon-company-design-pokemon/ |work=Digital Spy |access-date=7 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107233133/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/pokemon/feature/a811377/heres-how-the-pokemon-company-design-pokemon/ |archive-date=7 November 2016}} Typing assignment varies during the design process; sometimes a Pokémon receives a type after it is created and other times they are designed around a particular type. Each Pokémon has a specific height and weight.{{cite book |first1=Pokémon Company International |last1=Staff |first2=Simcha |last2=Whitehill |first3=Lawrence |last3=Neves |first4=Katherine |last4=Frang |first5=Chris |last5=Silvestri |date=17 November 2016 |title=Encyclopedia |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=au8gvgAACAAJ&pg=PA30 |publisher=Hachette Children's Group |page=30 |isbn=978-1-40834-9-953 |via=Google Books |access-date=7 January 2018 |archive-date=9 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409100738/https://books.google.com/books?id=au8gvgAACAAJ&pg=PA30 |url-status=live }}

The simpler roots of designs in generation I prompted greater complexity in later games.{{cite web |first=Patricia |last=Hernandez |date=17 December 2012 |title=Pokémon Designs Aren't Getting Worse, They May Be Getting Better |url=http://kotaku.com/5969098/pokemon-designs-arent-getting-worse-they-may-be-getting-better |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=28 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121153230/http://kotaku.com/5969098/pokemon-designs-arent-getting-worse-they-may-be-getting-better |archive-date=21 January 2016}} Designs in general have become increasingly complex and thematic in newer games. Sneasel, for example, draws inspiration from the Japanese yōkai kamaitachi, mythical creatures with fast, razor-sharp claws that hunt in packs. These elements are all found in Sneasel's design and characteristics.{{cite web |first=Lucas |last=Sullivan |date=4 February 2014 |title=17 Pokemon based on real-world mythology |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/15-pokemon-based-real-world-mythology/ |work=GamesRadar |publisher=Future plc |access-date=18 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014237/http://www.gamesradar.com/15-pokemon-based-real-world-mythology/ |archive-date=5 March 2016}} New Pokémon introduced in generation VI, for example, are heavily influenced by the culture and fauna of Europe (namely France). However, by the release of X and Y in 2013, Sugimori stated that he wishes for Pokémon design to return to the simpler roots of the franchise.{{cite web |author=Sato |date=7 November 2013 |title=Pokémon Art Director Wants The Next Generation To Be Simpler |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2013/11/07/pokmon-art-director-wants-next-generation-simpler/ |work=Siliconera |publisher=Curse |access-date=28 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302091649/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/11/07/pokmon-art-director-wants-next-generation-simpler/ |archive-date=2 March 2016}}

Masuda considers the starter Pokémon among the most important in the franchise. Yoshida goes further and calls them "the face of that generation" and says that "they're the ones that should be on the packaging". The three starter Pokémon of each generation are always Grass-, Water-, and Fire-types, a trio that Masuda considers the easiest to understand for new players.{{cite web |first=Patricia |last=Hernandez |date=25 September 2013 |title=Pokemon Hasn't Really Felt Exciting In A Long While...Until Now |url=http://kotaku.com/pokemon-hasnt-really-felt-exciting-in-a-long-while-u-1387642897 |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=1 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926211255/http://kotaku.com/pokemon-hasnt-really-felt-exciting-in-a-long-while-u-1387642897 |archive-date=26 September 2013}} Their designs are based on recognizable animals and made to stand out from pre-existing Pokémon. Each are also given distinct personalities to further define them.{{cite magazine |first1=Ken |last1=Sugimori |first2=Takao |last2=Unno |first3=Yusuke |last3=Ohmura |date=January 2011 |title=[Designs of Generation V Pokémon] |magazine=Nintendo Dream |volume=201 |language=ja}} In an interview with GamesRadar in 2009, Masuda stated that simple Pokémon take around six months to design and develop, and that Pokémon that play a more important part in the games (such as starter Pokémon) may take over a year. Masuda added, "We also want the designer to have as much freedom as possible; we don't want to narrow their imagination by saying, 'We want this kind of Pokemon.' When we talk to the designer we always stress that they shouldn't think of Pokemon necessarily, but should instead just be as creative as they can." After the Pokémon is designed, it is sent to the "Battle Producer", who decides which moves and stats the Pokémon should have.

List of Pokémon

class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" \|+ List of Pokémon generations
scope="col" rowspan=2\| Generation !scope="col" rowspan=2\| Years !scope="col" rowspan=2\| Region !scope="col" rowspan=2\| Titles !scope="col" rowspan=2\| Platforms !scope="col" colspan=3\| Number of Pokémon
scope="col"\| New in games !scope="col"\| New in generation !scope="col"\| Total
scope="row"\| I \|align="center"\| 1996–1999 \| align="center" \| Kanto \| Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow \| align="center" \| Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS{{efn\|name=3DS\|The Generation I and II main series games were later re-released via the Nintendo 3DS eShop in 2016–2018, with the Generation I titles being in celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary.}} \|colspan="3" align="center"\| 151
scope="row"\| II \|align="center"\| 1999–2002 \| align="center" \| Johto, Kanto \| Gold, Silver, and Crystal \| align="center" \| Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS{{efn\|name=3DS}} \|align="center" colspan="2"\| 100 \|align="center"\| 251
rowspan="2" scope="row" \| III \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 2002–2006 \| align="center" \| Hoenn \| Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| Game Boy Advance \|align="center" \| 135 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 135 \| rowspan="2" align="center"\| 386
align="center" \| Kanto \| FireRed and LeafGreen \| {{n/a\|None}}
rowspan="2" scope="row" \| IV \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 2006–2010 \| align="center" \| Sinnoh \| Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum \| rowspan="4" align="center" \| Nintendo DS \|align="center" \| 107 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 107 \| rowspan="2" align="center"\| 493
align="center" \| Johto, Kanto \| HeartGold and SoulSilver \| {{n/a\|None}}
rowspan="2" scope="row"\| V \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 2010–2013 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| Unova \| Black and White \| align="center" \| 156 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 156 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 649
Black 2 and White 2 \| {{n/a\|None}}
rowspan="2" scope="row"\| VI \| rowspan="2" align="center"\| 2013–2016 \| align="center" \| Kalos \| X and Y \| rowspan="4" align="center" \| Nintendo 3DS \| align="center" \| 72 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| 72 \| rowspan="2" align="center"\| 721
align="center" \| Hoenn \| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire \| {{n/a\|None}}
rowspan="3" scope="row" \| VII \| rowspan="3" align="center" \| 2016–2019 \| rowspan="2" align="center" \| Alola \| Sun and Moon \|align="center"\| 81 \|align="center" rowspan=3\| 88 \|align="center" rowspan=3\| 809
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon \|align="center"\| 5
align="center" \| Kanto \| Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! \| rowspan="10" align="center" \| Nintendo Switch \|align="center"\| 2{{efn\|Two Pokémon, Meltan and Melmetal, were introduced in a 2018 update to the spin-off game Pokémon Go. Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! include Meltan and Melmetal as playable Pokémon only through being transferred over from Pokémon Go.{{cite web \|first=Allegra \|last=Frank \|date=23 October 2018 \|title=Pokémon: Let's Go! legendary Meltan's evolution revealed \|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/24/18018298/pokemon-go-meltan-evolution-how-to-evolve-melmetal \|work=Polygon \|publisher=Vox Media \|access-date=24 October 2018 \|archive-date=27 July 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727112005/https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/24/18018298/pokemon-go-meltan-evolution-how-to-evolve-melmetal \|url-status=live }}}}
rowspan="5" scope="row" \| VIII \| rowspan="5" align="center" \| 2019–2022 \| rowspan="3" align="center" \| Galar \| Sword and Shield \| align="center" \| 81 \| rowspan="5" align="center" \| 96 \| rowspan="5" align="center" \| 905
The Isle of Armor expansion \| align="center" \| 3
The Crown Tundra expansion \| align="center" \| 5
align="center" \| Sinnoh \| Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl \| {{n/a\|None}}
align="center" \| Hisui{{efn\|Hisui was the ancient name for the region of Sinnoh}} \|Legends: Arceus \| align="center" \| 7
rowspan="4" scope="row" \| IX \| rowspan="4" align="center" \| 2022–present \| align="center" rowspan="3"\| Paldea \| Scarlet and Violet \| align="center" \| 105{{efn\|Two Paradox Pokémon, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, were added post-release in an online event starting 27 February 2023.{{cite web \|date=27 February 2023 \|title=Happy Pokémon Day! Catch the latest news, including DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet \|url=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/happy-pokemon-day-catch-the-latest-news-including-dlc-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet/ \|publisher=Nintendo \|access-date=28 February 2023 \|archive-date=28 February 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228025529/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/happy-pokemon-day-catch-the-latest-news-including-dlc-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet/ \|url-status=live }}}} \| rowspan="4" align="center" \| 120 \| rowspan="4" align="center" \| 1025
The Teal Mask expansion \|align="center"\| 7
The Indigo Disk expansion \|align="center"\| 8
align="center"\| Kalos \|Legends: Z-A \| {{n/a\|TBA}}

class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"

|+ List of Pokémon generations

scope="col" rowspan=2| Generation

!scope="col" rowspan=2| Years

!scope="col" rowspan=2| Region

!scope="col" rowspan=2| Titles

!scope="col" rowspan=2| Platforms

!scope="col" colspan=3| Number of Pokémon

scope="col"| New in games

!scope="col"| New in generation

!scope="col"| Total

scope="row"| I

|align="center"| 1996–1999

| align="center" | Kanto

| Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow

| align="center" | Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS{{efn|name=3DS|The Generation I and II main series games were later re-released via the Nintendo 3DS eShop in 2016–2018, with the Generation I titles being in celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary.}}

|colspan="3" align="center"| 151

scope="row"| II

|align="center"| 1999–2002

| align="center" | Johto, Kanto

| Gold, Silver, and Crystal

| align="center" | Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS{{efn|name=3DS}}

|align="center" colspan="2"| 100

|align="center"| 251

rowspan="2" scope="row" | III

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 2002–2006

| align="center" | Hoenn

| Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

| rowspan="2" align="center" | Game Boy Advance

|align="center" | 135

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 135

| rowspan="2" align="center"| 386

align="center" | Kanto

| FireRed and LeafGreen

| {{n/a|None}}

rowspan="2" scope="row" | IV

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 2006–2010

| align="center" | Sinnoh

| Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

| rowspan="4" align="center" | Nintendo DS

|align="center" | 107

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 107

| rowspan="2" align="center"| 493

align="center" | Johto, Kanto

| HeartGold and SoulSilver

| {{n/a|None}}

rowspan="2" scope="row"| V

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 2010–2013

| rowspan="2" align="center" | Unova

| Black and White

| align="center" | 156

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 156

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 649

Black 2 and White 2

| {{n/a|None}}

rowspan="2" scope="row"| VI

| rowspan="2" align="center"| 2013–2016

| align="center" | Kalos

| X and Y

| rowspan="4" align="center" | Nintendo 3DS

| align="center" | 72

| rowspan="2" align="center" | 72

| rowspan="2" align="center"| 721

align="center" | Hoenn

| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

| {{n/a|None}}

rowspan="3" scope="row" | VII

| rowspan="3" align="center" | 2016–2019

| rowspan="2" align="center" | Alola

| Sun and Moon

|align="center"| 81

|align="center" rowspan=3| 88

|align="center" rowspan=3| 809

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

|align="center"| 5

align="center" | Kanto

| Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

| rowspan="10" align="center" | Nintendo Switch

|align="center"| 2{{efn|Two Pokémon, Meltan and Melmetal, were introduced in a 2018 update to the spin-off game Pokémon Go. Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! include Meltan and Melmetal as playable Pokémon only through being transferred over from Pokémon Go.{{cite web |first=Allegra |last=Frank |date=23 October 2018 |title=Pokémon: Let's Go! legendary Meltan's evolution revealed |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/24/18018298/pokemon-go-meltan-evolution-how-to-evolve-melmetal |work=Polygon |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=24 October 2018 |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727112005/https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/24/18018298/pokemon-go-meltan-evolution-how-to-evolve-melmetal |url-status=live }}}}

rowspan="5" scope="row" | VIII

| rowspan="5" align="center" | 2019–2022

| rowspan="3" align="center" | Galar

| Sword and Shield

| align="center" | 81

| rowspan="5" align="center" | 96

| rowspan="5" align="center" | 905

The Isle of Armor expansion

| align="center" | 3

The Crown Tundra expansion

| align="center" | 5

align="center" | Sinnoh

| Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

| {{n/a|None}}

align="center" | Hisui{{efn|Hisui was the ancient name for the region of Sinnoh}}

|Legends: Arceus

| align="center" | 7

rowspan="4" scope="row" | IX

| rowspan="4" align="center" | 2022–present

| align="center" rowspan="3"| Paldea

| Scarlet and Violet

| align="center" | 105{{efn|Two Paradox Pokémon, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, were added post-release in an online event starting 27 February 2023.{{cite web |date=27 February 2023 |title=Happy Pokémon Day! Catch the latest news, including DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet |url=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/happy-pokemon-day-catch-the-latest-news-including-dlc-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet/ |publisher=Nintendo |access-date=28 February 2023 |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228025529/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/happy-pokemon-day-catch-the-latest-news-including-dlc-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-pokemon-violet/ |url-status=live }}}}

| rowspan="4" align="center" | 120

| rowspan="4" align="center" | 1025

The Teal Mask expansion

|align="center"| 7

The Indigo Disk expansion

|align="center"| 8

align="center"| Kalos

|Legends: Z-A

| {{n/a|TBA}}

=List of species=

class="wikitable" \|+ Pokémon species glossary ! colspan="5" \| Key
scope="col" \| Color / Letter ! scope="col" \| Meaning ! scope="col" \| Description
scope="row" style="background-color:#9FCADF;"\| S \| Starter Pokémon (also known as First Partner Pokémon) \| The first Pokémon a player is able to obtain in the main-line games.
scope="row" style="background-color:#ccdfdc;"\| F \| Fossil Pokémon{{cite web \|first=RPG Site \|last=Staff \|title=Pokemon Ultra Sun & Moon Fossils Guide: How to get every Pokemon fossil and revive Pokemon from them \|url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/6359-pokemon-ultra-sun-moon-fossils-guide-how-to-get-every-pokemon-fossil-and-revive-pokemon-from-them \|website=www.rpgsite.net \|access-date=2 March 2018 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310200902/https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/6359-pokemon-ultra-sun-moon-fossils-guide-how-to-get-every-pokemon-fossil-and-revive-pokemon-from-them \|archive-date=10 March 2018}} \| Ancient Pokémon only obtained by resurrecting fossils and their evolutions.
scope="row" style="background-color:#F7D9D3;"\| B \| Baby Pokémon{{cite book \|first1=Pokémon Company International \|last1=Staff \|first2=Simcha \|last2=Whitehill \|first3=Lawrence \|last3=Neves \|first4=Katherine \|last4=Frang \|first5=Chris \|last5=Silvestri \|date=17 November 2016 \|title=Encyclopedia \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=au8gvgAACAAJ&pg=PA151 \|publisher=Hachette Children's Group \|page=151 \|isbn=978-1-40834-9-953 \|via=Google Books \|access-date=28 December 2017 \|archive-date=5 April 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405092240/https://books.google.com/books?id=au8gvgAACAAJ&pg=PA151 \|url-status=live }} \| Infant Pokémon primarily obtained by breeding their evolved forms.
scope="row" style="background-color:#E89483;"\| L \| Legendary Pokémon \| Powerful Pokémon associated with the legends and lore of the Pokémon world.
scope="row" style="background-color:#DCD677;"\| M \| Mythical Pokémon \| Pokémon only obtainable through rare circumstances, such as distribution events.{{efn\|name=Mythical\|Certain mythical Pokémon are permanently obtainable in-game, being Deoxys in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire,{{Cite web \|last=Hernandez \|first=Patricia \|date=21 November 2014 \|title=One Big Reason To Finish The New Pokémon Games \|url=https://kotaku.com/one-big-reason-to-finish-the-new-pokemon-games-1661733984 \|work=Kotaku \|publisher=Gawker Media \|access-date=15 October 2020 \|archive-date=7 June 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607194232/https://kotaku.com/one-big-reason-to-finish-the-new-pokemon-games-1661733984 \|url-status=live }} Magearna in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon',{{Cite news \|last=Tapsell \|first=Chris \|date=23 June 2017 \|title=Pokémon Sun and Moon Magearna QR Code - event details and how to catch the mythical Pokémon Magearna \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-magearna-qr-code-event-details-and-how-to-catch-the-mythical-pokemon-magearna-4925 \|work=Eurogamer \|publisher=Gamer Network \|access-date=15 October 2022 \|archive-date=7 December 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207133251/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-magearna-qr-code-event-details-and-how-to-catch-the-mythical-pokemon-magearna-4925 \|url-status=live }} Celebi in the Virtual Console version of Crystal,{{Cite web \|last=Skrebels \|first=Joe \|date=14 December 2017 \|title=Pokemon Crystal Coming to 3DS eShop in January \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/14/pokemon-crystal-coming-to-3ds-eshop-in-january \|work=IGN \|publisher=Ziff Davis \|access-date=15 October 2022 \|archive-date=9 February 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209034937/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/14/pokemon-crystal-coming-to-3ds-eshop-in-january \|url-status=live }} Keldeo in Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra expansion,{{Cite news \|last=Lynn \|first=Lottie \|date=28 October 2020 \|title=Pokémon Crown Tundra Keldeo: How to find and catch Keldeo, including its moveset in Crown Tundra explained \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-crown-tundra-keldeo-how-find-catch-moveset-7005 \|work=Eurogamer \|publisher=Gamer Network \|access-date=15 October 2022 \|archive-date=21 March 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321072047/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-crown-tundra-keldeo-how-find-catch-moveset-7005 \|url-status=live }} Mew, Jirachi, Darkrai and Arceus in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,{{Cite web \|last=Knezevic \|first=Kevin \|date=6 January 2022 \|title=Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: How to get Mew and Jirachi \|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-mew-and-jirachi/ \|website=CNET \|access-date=15 October 2022 \|archive-date=16 October 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016083032/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-mew-and-jirachi/ \|url-status=live }}{{Cite web \|last=Knezevic \|first=Kevin \|date=29 April 2022 \|title=Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: How to Get Arceus and Darkrai \|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-arceus-and-darkrai/ \|website=CNET \|access-date=15 October 2022 \|archive-date=7 June 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607022034/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-arceus-and-darkrai/ \|url-status=live }} Manaphy, Phione, Shaymin, Darkrai and Arceus in Legends: Arceus,{{Cite web \|last=Lynn \|first=Lottie \|date=16 March 2022 \|title=Pokémon Legends Arceus Pokédex: All Pokémon locations in the Hisui Pokédex listed \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-pokedex-every-hisui-listed-8039 \|work=Eurogamer \|publisher=Gamer Network \|access-date=15 October 2022 \|archive-date=28 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128130125/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-pokedex-every-hisui-listed-8039 \|url-status=live }} and Meloetta in Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk'' expansion.{{Cite web \|last=Diaz \|first=Ana \|date=20 December 2023 \|title=How to catch Meloetta in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk \|website=Polygon \|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/24007005/how-to-catch-meloetta-indigo-disk }}}}
scope="row" style="background-color:#B7A3C3;"\| U \| Ultra Beast \| Certain Pokémon from another dimension.
scope="row" style="background-color:#D4F2CE;"\| P \| Paradox Pokémon \| Pokémon resembling ancient or futuristic relatives of a modern-day Pokémon.

class="wikitable"

|+ Pokémon species glossary

! colspan="5" | Key

scope="col" | Color / Letter

! scope="col" | Meaning

! scope="col" | Description

scope="row" style="background-color:#9FCADF;"| S

| Starter Pokémon (also known as First Partner Pokémon)

| The first Pokémon a player is able to obtain in the main-line games.

scope="row" style="background-color:#ccdfdc;"| F

| Fossil Pokémon{{cite web |first=RPG Site |last=Staff |title=Pokemon Ultra Sun & Moon Fossils Guide: How to get every Pokemon fossil and revive Pokemon from them |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/6359-pokemon-ultra-sun-moon-fossils-guide-how-to-get-every-pokemon-fossil-and-revive-pokemon-from-them |website=www.rpgsite.net |access-date=2 March 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310200902/https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/6359-pokemon-ultra-sun-moon-fossils-guide-how-to-get-every-pokemon-fossil-and-revive-pokemon-from-them |archive-date=10 March 2018}}

| Ancient Pokémon only obtained by resurrecting fossils and their evolutions.

scope="row" style="background-color:#F7D9D3;"| B

| Baby Pokémon{{cite book |first1=Pokémon Company International |last1=Staff |first2=Simcha |last2=Whitehill |first3=Lawrence |last3=Neves |first4=Katherine |last4=Frang |first5=Chris |last5=Silvestri |date=17 November 2016 |title=Encyclopedia |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=au8gvgAACAAJ&pg=PA151 |publisher=Hachette Children's Group |page=151 |isbn=978-1-40834-9-953 |via=Google Books |access-date=28 December 2017 |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405092240/https://books.google.com/books?id=au8gvgAACAAJ&pg=PA151 |url-status=live }}

| Infant Pokémon primarily obtained by breeding their evolved forms.

scope="row" style="background-color:#E89483;"| L

| Legendary Pokémon

| Powerful Pokémon associated with the legends and lore of the Pokémon world.

scope="row" style="background-color:#DCD677;"| M

| Mythical Pokémon

| Pokémon only obtainable through rare circumstances, such as distribution events.{{efn|name=Mythical|Certain mythical Pokémon are permanently obtainable in-game, being Deoxys in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire,{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=21 November 2014 |title=One Big Reason To Finish The New Pokémon Games |url=https://kotaku.com/one-big-reason-to-finish-the-new-pokemon-games-1661733984 |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=15 October 2020 |archive-date=7 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607194232/https://kotaku.com/one-big-reason-to-finish-the-new-pokemon-games-1661733984 |url-status=live }} Magearna in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon',{{Cite news |last=Tapsell |first=Chris |date=23 June 2017 |title=Pokémon Sun and Moon Magearna QR Code - event details and how to catch the mythical Pokémon Magearna |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-magearna-qr-code-event-details-and-how-to-catch-the-mythical-pokemon-magearna-4925 |work=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=7 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207133251/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-magearna-qr-code-event-details-and-how-to-catch-the-mythical-pokemon-magearna-4925 |url-status=live }} Celebi in the Virtual Console version of Crystal,{{Cite web |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |date=14 December 2017 |title=Pokemon Crystal Coming to 3DS eShop in January |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/14/pokemon-crystal-coming-to-3ds-eshop-in-january |work=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209034937/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/14/pokemon-crystal-coming-to-3ds-eshop-in-january |url-status=live }} Keldeo in Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra expansion,{{Cite news |last=Lynn |first=Lottie |date=28 October 2020 |title=Pokémon Crown Tundra Keldeo: How to find and catch Keldeo, including its moveset in Crown Tundra explained |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-crown-tundra-keldeo-how-find-catch-moveset-7005 |work=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=21 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321072047/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-crown-tundra-keldeo-how-find-catch-moveset-7005 |url-status=live }} Mew, Jirachi, Darkrai and Arceus in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,{{Cite web |last=Knezevic |first=Kevin |date=6 January 2022 |title=Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: How to get Mew and Jirachi |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-mew-and-jirachi/ |website=CNET |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016083032/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-mew-and-jirachi/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Knezevic |first=Kevin |date=29 April 2022 |title=Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: How to Get Arceus and Darkrai |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-arceus-and-darkrai/ |website=CNET |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=7 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607022034/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-how-to-get-arceus-and-darkrai/ |url-status=live }} Manaphy, Phione, Shaymin, Darkrai and Arceus in Legends: Arceus,{{Cite web |last=Lynn |first=Lottie |date=16 March 2022 |title=Pokémon Legends Arceus Pokédex: All Pokémon locations in the Hisui Pokédex listed |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-pokedex-every-hisui-listed-8039 |work=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=28 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128130125/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-pokedex-every-hisui-listed-8039 |url-status=live }} and Meloetta in Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk'' expansion.{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=20 December 2023 |title=How to catch Meloetta in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk |website=Polygon |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/24007005/how-to-catch-meloetta-indigo-disk }}}}

scope="row" style="background-color:#B7A3C3;"| U

| Ultra Beast

| Certain Pokémon from another dimension.

scope="row" style="background-color:#D4F2CE;"| P

| Paradox Pokémon

| Pokémon resembling ancient or futuristic relatives of a modern-day Pokémon.

class="wikitable" style="width:100%; border:2px solid grey"

|+ List of Pokémon species names by generation{{cite web |year=2017 |title=Pokédex |url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/ |publisher=The Pokémon Company International |access-date=16 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103005203/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/ |archive-date=3 January 2024}}

style="border:2px solid grey"

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation I

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation II

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation III

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation IV

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation V

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation VI

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation VII

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation VIII

!scope="col" colspan=2 style="border-left:2px solid grey"| Generation IX

style="border:2px solid grey"