The Best Part of Every Pokémon Generation

Even thirty years in, Pokémon shows no signs of slowing down. The recent announcement of the Generation X games, Pokémon Winds and Waves, underlines the franchise's reach across anime, manga, a trading card game, and multiple video game eras. Generation I laid the foundation with Kanto's simple, secret-filled world and the anime's unpredictability that introduced Jessie, James, and Meowth.

Generation II expanded the formula with 100 new Pokémon and meaningful additions like breeding, friendship evolutions, a day/night cycle, and the ability to play as a female character — plus the thrill of exploring Kanto again after beating Lance. Generation III brought the Game Boy Advance leap, spurring spinoffs and new mechanics such as natures and abilities that reshaped team building.

Generation IV introduced the Physical/Special split, which changed how moves worked and forced teams to be rebuilt. Generation V stood out for its ambitious story, a soft reboot that focused on new Pokémon, stronger writing, and memorable characters like N.

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