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'''Future generations of Pokémon''' are an expected part of the franchise. Despite 493 Pokémon currently in existence (and the current final known Pokémon being depicted as the godlike creator of the Pokémon universe), it has been indicated that not every Pokémon has been discovered and not every region explored. New regions and new creatures will no doubt herald the beginning of new generations of Pokémon games.
A '''version''' of the Pokémon games is a [[Pokémon game]], up to present, always released on a [[Nintendo]] handheld system, which follows the now-standard model of a {{player}}'s journey through a specific [[region]] to collect all of the Pokémon. Collectively, the seventeen games released with the suffix "version" are known by fans as the '''main series''' of Pokémon games.


==Version formula==
While no official statement has been released from [[The Pokémon Company]] regarding the existence of any future generations, anime director [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] has previously [http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=213219 said in an interview] that there will be a Generation V and many more to come.
What makes a Pokémon game a "version", aside from the label on the box and game media, is the standard plot which is shared by all of them. The player begins the game in a small town, having no [[Pokémon]] of their own. Through a course of events, they will come into contact with their region's native [[Pokémon professor]], who will then allow them to keep a [[starter Pokémon]] of their choice. The starter Pokémon is always one of a group of three, a {{type2|Grass}}, {{type2|Fire}}, or {{type2|Water}}, and the character who will become the {{player}}'s [[rival]] will choose or already have the Pokémon whose [[Elemental types|type]] is [[super effective]] against that of the player's choice. The sole exception to this is {{game|Yellow}}, in which the player starts with {{p|Pikachu}} and the rival starts with {{p|Eevee}}.


It is at this point where the storyline of all seventeen diverge. The player is allowed to journey across the entire region, capturing any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of the region. Alongside encounters with both other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and repeated interactions with their rival, a [[villainous team]] will arrive to cause trouble early on in the player's quest, touting plans to take over the world and sometimes capture [[legendary Pokémon]] to do their bidding.
==Fan speculation==
{{fan speculation}}
The four currently released generations have established and maintained a series of patterns that hint towards what a new generation may entail. Naturally, a new region, new set of Pokémon, new set of moves, and new characters will be introduced. To some extents, these may encompass new concepts, but the standards set down over the past fifteen years will provide the backbone of the game.


After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated, with each of their [[Badge]]s allowing for the use of a specific [[HM]] [[move]] outside of battle (in the later games), the player can head to the [[Pokémon League]], where the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} await challengers. In regions other than [[Kanto]], the first encountered region, the player will be required to climb {{m|waterfall}}s to reach their destination.
It is generally expected that any future generations will accompany a new generation of Nintendo handheld console: every new game system has brought with it a new series of games, the most recent of which is for the [[Nintendo DS]].


Though the game is technically over as soon as the player has defeated the Champion, the player's other task of completing the [[Pokédex]] remains (also obtaining the other badges in [[Generation II]] and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in [[Generation IV]]). After this has been done (in [[Generation III]] and onward, on both the [[regional Pokédex|regional]] and [[national Pokédex|national]] level), the player will receive a [[diploma]] from the [[Game Freak]] employees in the game. Starting in Generation III, a new task is added in order to fully complete the game: obtaining all {{ga|Trainer card}} [[Trainer stars|stars]].
===General===
The player will start his or her journey with one of three [[starter Pokémon]], which will be of the {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{type2|Water}}s. Eight [[Gym]]s must be challenged before the player can take on the [[Pokémon League]]; a villainous team must be stopped along the way. After the League has been defeated, a range of special areas will become accessible.


==Mascots==
It can be assumed that the games will be released initially as a pair, with a [[third version]] following several years later. The third version will expand on the plot. [[Remake]]s of previous games may follow.
On the boxart for each game, one Pokémon, always introduced during the [[generation]] that game is a part of, will appear. This Pokémon has become known by fans as a [[version mascot]], and beginning in [[Generation II]], has always (with the exception of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, remakes of the [[Generation I]] games) been a [[legendary Pokémon]] available in that game at the climax of the storyline.


==Relation to one another==
The games will be accompanied by new [[Pokémon manga]], {{pkmn|anime}} episodes, and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG cards]].
When a generation of Pokémon games begins, a pair of games, seen as counterparts to one another, is always released. These paired versions feature the same exact storyline as each other, but the Pokémon available in either one is different: one game may be missing the {{type2|Electric}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, while the other may not have the {{type2|Fire}} {{p|Magmar}}. These Pokémon, due to their usual exclusivity to one or two of the games in a generation, are typically known as [[version-exclusive Pokémon]]. These Pokémon must be [[trade]]d between games in order to complete the Pokédex, a feature that has encouraged collaboration among players since the series began.


A later third game, usually to conclude the generation, is released with several, usually minor, storyline tweaks, but with the same basic plot and taking place in the same [[region]]. Like the first two games, it will always be missing some of the Pokémon (though will likely contain some of those missing from one of the other two), and so, players of this third version must link together with the original pair to complete the Pokédex.
===Pokémon===
An assortment of new and old Pokémon will make up a [[regional Pokédex]]. Some Pokémon evolution lines, such as those of {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, and {{p|Magikarp}}, have been in every regional Pokédex, so are expected to appear in future generations. {{p|Pikachu}}, as the franchise mascot, alongside its family, is virtually guaranteed.


[[Generation III]] was the first generation which contained the unprecedented release of ''two'' sets of paired versions, first {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, and then later {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as well as the first which did not contain a third version for one of its storylines (the [[Hoenn]]-based Ruby and Sapphire were later joined by {{v2|Emerald}}, however, [[Kanto]]'s storyline did not receive a tuned-up third game). This was later mimicked by [[Generation IV]], which featured a similar setup, except with the order of the remakes and the third version of the initial pair inverted.
Some Pokémon may evolve into or from previously released Pokémon. [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions]] have existed since the [[Generation II|second generation]].


{| align="center" style="background: #a0a0c4; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #ccf;"
[[Legendary Pokémon]] with myths specific to the region are expected. Recent games feature these Pokémon in roles important to the driving plot. These Pokémon often appear in [[Legendary duo|duos]] and [[legendary trio|trios]].
|-
! colspan="2" width="66%" style="background: #ddf; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | Paired versions
! width="33%" style="background: #ddf; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | Third version
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{kanto color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Generation I}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Japan}}
|- align="center"
| rowspan="2" style="background: #{{red color}};" width="33%" | {{ani|006}}<br>{{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #{{green color}}" width="33%" | {{ani|003}}<br>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green}}
| style="background: #{{blue color}}" | {{ani|009}}<br>{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | {{ani|025}}<br>{{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|North America, Europe and Australia}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|006}}<br>{{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}
| style="background: #{{blue color}}" | {{ani|009}}<br>{{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|025}}<br>{{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{johto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Generation II}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{gold color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|250}}<br>{{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}
| style="background: #{{silver color}}" | {{ani|249}}<br>{{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}
| style="background: #{{crystal color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|245}}<br>{{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Generation III}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{ruby color}}" | {{ani|383}}<br>{{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
| style="background: #{{sapphire color}}" | {{ani|382}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
| style="background: #{{emerald color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|384}}<br>{{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{firered color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|006}}<br>{{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}
| style="background: #{{leafgreen color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|003}}<br>{{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}
| style="background: transparent;" | &nbsp;
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Generation IV}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{diamond color}}" | {{ani|483}}<br>{{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}
| style="background: #{{pearl color}}" | {{ani|484}}<br>{{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}
| style="background: #{{platinum color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|487O}}<br>{{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{heartgold color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{ani|250}}<br>{{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}
| style="background: #{{soulsilver color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{ani|249}}<br>{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}
| style="background: transparent;" | &nbsp;
|}


==Trivia==
The remainder of the Pokémon may be encountered once the milestone of defeating the Pokémon League is accomplished.
*Each generation's third version does not use its mascot's official [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork. [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blastoise]] (Japanese), [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu]] (Japanese and English), [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Suicune]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Rayquaza]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Giratina]] use specially made artwork.
 
** {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, {{2v|Gold|Silver}} and {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} also use specially made artwork.
Before the release of Generations II, III, and IV, new Pokémon have been used to promote the new games through the anime. {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Manaphy}} are a few of the Pokémon that debuted before their generation. Additionally, there has been evidence that the newest movie, [[Phantom Ruler Z]], might introduce a Pokémon from [[Generation V]].
* Generation II was the only generation which only had two main versions and one third version worldwide. Generation I had Blue as a third version and Yellow as an added fourth in Japan, Generation III had the remakes of Red and Green, and Generation IV has HeartGold and SoulSilver.
 
===Characters===
{{Main series}}
The first four generations have introduced some stock characters. Two [[player character]] options (one male, one female) live in a small town with their [[mom|mother]]. A previously unknown Pokémon professor will set the player's journey in motion. Eight [[Gym Leader]]s stand in the player's way to the [[Elite Four]], as does the player's childhood [[rival]].
[[Category:Pokémon meta]]
 
Many other characters will exist in various manners: [[non-player character]]s to aid the player, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to defeat on the road, a [[villainous team]], and perhaps familiar faces.
 
===Geography===
Within the new region, there will be at least nine cities or towns, connected by [[route]]s. Current trends show that there will be at least one water route, a mountain, [[caves]], and a forest. The route leading up to the Pokémon League has thus far been known as [[Victory Road]].
 
Each region so far has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|based on a real-life area of Japan]].
 
===Speculation against future generations===
Naturally, there are fans who do not see future generations as a possibility.
 
[[Legendary Pokémon]] typically have a backstory that supersedes those of previous generations. As {{p|Arceus}} is thought to be the creator of the [[Pokémon world]], there are few ways to trump its story.
 
No game console has been announced yet, and no new Pokémon have been revealed. The first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed, {{TP|May|Munchlax}}, was shown much earlier on during the {{series|Advanced Generation}} than the most recent episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
 
Generation IV has lasted nearly as long as Generation III, and will have lasted longer than all previous generations if Generation V's debut games are not released before August 6, 2010 in Japan. While Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver were officially announced in May of the year of their September release, Diamond and Pearl were first revealed to be in the works in October of 2004, very nearly two years before their Japanese release.
 
==See also==
* [[History of Pokémon]]
* [[Generation I]]
* [[Generation II]]
* [[Generation III]]
* [[Generation IV]]
 
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Revision as of 22:18, 9 January 2010

Future generations of Pokémon are an expected part of the franchise. Despite 493 Pokémon currently in existence (and the current final known Pokémon being depicted as the godlike creator of the Pokémon universe), it has been indicated that not every Pokémon has been discovered and not every region explored. New regions and new creatures will no doubt herald the beginning of new generations of Pokémon games.

While no official statement has been released from The Pokémon Company regarding the existence of any future generations, anime director Masamitsu Hidaka has previously said in an interview that there will be a Generation V and many more to come.

Fan speculation

175Togepi.png This article contains fan speculation.
There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article.

The four currently released generations have established and maintained a series of patterns that hint towards what a new generation may entail. Naturally, a new region, new set of Pokémon, new set of moves, and new characters will be introduced. To some extents, these may encompass new concepts, but the standards set down over the past fifteen years will provide the backbone of the game.

It is generally expected that any future generations will accompany a new generation of Nintendo handheld console: every new game system has brought with it a new series of games, the most recent of which is for the Nintendo DS.

General

The player will start his or her journey with one of three starter Pokémon, which will be of the Grass, Fire, or Template:Type2s. Eight Gyms must be challenged before the player can take on the Pokémon League; a villainous team must be stopped along the way. After the League has been defeated, a range of special areas will become accessible.

It can be assumed that the games will be released initially as a pair, with a third version following several years later. The third version will expand on the plot. Remakes of previous games may follow.

The games will be accompanied by new Pokémon manga, anime episodes, and TCG cards.

Pokémon

An assortment of new and old Pokémon will make up a regional Pokédex. Some Pokémon evolution lines, such as those of Geodude, Abra, Zubat, Machop, Psyduck, Goldeen, Tentacool, and Magikarp, have been in every regional Pokédex, so are expected to appear in future generations. Pikachu, as the franchise mascot, alongside its family, is virtually guaranteed.

Some Pokémon may evolve into or from previously released Pokémon. Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions have existed since the second generation.

Legendary Pokémon with myths specific to the region are expected. Recent games feature these Pokémon in roles important to the driving plot. These Pokémon often appear in duos and trios.

The remainder of the Pokémon may be encountered once the milestone of defeating the Pokémon League is accomplished.

Before the release of Generations II, III, and IV, new Pokémon have been used to promote the new games through the anime. Ho-Oh, Togepi, Marill, Kecleon, Blaziken, Munchlax, Lucario, and Manaphy are a few of the Pokémon that debuted before their generation. Additionally, there has been evidence that the newest movie, Phantom Ruler Z, might introduce a Pokémon from Generation V.

Characters

The first four generations have introduced some stock characters. Two player character options (one male, one female) live in a small town with their mother. A previously unknown Pokémon professor will set the player's journey in motion. Eight Gym Leaders stand in the player's way to the Elite Four, as does the player's childhood rival.

Many other characters will exist in various manners: non-player characters to aid the player, Pokémon Trainers to defeat on the road, a villainous team, and perhaps familiar faces.

Geography

Within the new region, there will be at least nine cities or towns, connected by routes. Current trends show that there will be at least one water route, a mountain, caves, and a forest. The route leading up to the Pokémon League has thus far been known as Victory Road.

Each region so far has been based on a real-life area of Japan.

Speculation against future generations

Naturally, there are fans who do not see future generations as a possibility.

Legendary Pokémon typically have a backstory that supersedes those of previous generations. As Arceus is thought to be the creator of the Pokémon world, there are few ways to trump its story.

No game console has been announced yet, and no new Pokémon have been revealed. The first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed, Munchlax, was shown much earlier on during the Advanced Generation series than the most recent episodes of the Diamond & Pearl series.

Generation IV has lasted nearly as long as Generation III, and will have lasted longer than all previous generations if Generation V's debut games are not released before August 6, 2010 in Japan. While Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver were officially announced in May of the year of their September release, Diamond and Pearl were first revealed to be in the works in October of 2004, very nearly two years before their Japanese release.

See also

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