List of Pokémon

right|thumb|256px|A promotional image containing 721 Pokémon species

The Pokémon franchise features 1025 fictional species of collectible creatures, each with 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 legendary 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, 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; generation IX with 120 Pokémon refers to Scarlet, Violet, and Legends: Z-A; and generation X with currently 3 known Pokémon refers to Winds and Waves.

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: first partner 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

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. The word "Pokémon" is a romanized contraction of the Japanese brand . 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 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 games were internationally released as Red and Blue in September 1998. The ability to capture, battle, trade, and care for numerous creatures catapulted Pokémon to international popularity,

At the start of a main series Pokémon game, the player character receives one of three Pokémon to become their first partner,

! 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

| align="center" | Hisui

|Legends: Arceus

| align="center" | 7

! rowspan="6" scope="row" | IX

| rowspan="6" align="center" | 2022–2027

| align="center" | Paldea

| Scarlet and Violet

| align="center" | 105

| rowspan="6" align="center" | 120

| rowspan="6" align="center" | 1025

|align="center"|Kitakami

| The Teal Mask expansion

|align="center"| 7

|align="center"|Unova, Paldea

| The Indigo Disk expansion

|align="center"| 7

|align="center"|Kitakami

| Mochi Mayhem expansion

|align="center"| 1

| rowspan="2" align="center" | Kalos

|Legends: Z-A

| rowspan="2" align="center" | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

|Mega Dimension expansion

| align="center" | 2027

| align="center" | ???

|Winds and Waves

| align="center" |Nintendo Switch 2

| colspan="2" align="center" | ≥3

| align="center" | ≥1028

List of species

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|+ Pokémon species glossary

! colspan="3" | Key

! scope="col" | Color / Letter

! scope="col" | Meaning

! scope="col" | Description

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

| Starter Pokémon (known officially 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

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

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

| Baby Pokémon

| 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.

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

| 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.

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! scope="row" style="background-color:#F5C67F;"| C

| Convergent Pokémon

| Pokémon that are similar in appearance to other Pokémon but are biologically unrelated species. -->

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|+ style="text-align:center"|List of Pokémon species names by generation

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!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

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

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