Generation I · 1996–1998
Kanto
- New Pokémon
- 151
- National Dex
- #001–#151
The original numbered roster, from Bulbasaur through Mew.
Pokémon by Generation: All 9 Generations
Nine generations, 1,025 numbered species
Compare every Pokémon generation from Kanto to Paldea by region, release period, new-species count, and National Pokédex range. Each card opens its generation guide or jumps straight to the matching quiz.
Explore all nine Pokémon generations
Choose a region to read its guide, or jump straight to that generation's picture quiz.
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Generation II · 1999–2000
Johto
- New Pokémon
- 100
- National Dex
- #152–#251
One hundred new species, including additions to several Kanto families.
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Generation III · 2002–2004
Hoenn
- New Pokémon
- 135
- National Dex
- #252–#386
The Hoenn block runs from Treecko to Deoxys.
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Generation IV · 2006–2008
Sinnoh
- New Pokémon
- 107
- National Dex
- #387–#493
A 107-species set with new evolutions for several older lines.
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Generation V · 2010–2012
Unova
- New Pokémon
- 156
- National Dex
- #494–#649
The largest generation by new-species count, from Victini to Genesect.
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Generation VI · 2013
Kalos
- New Pokémon
- 72
- National Dex
- #650–#721
The smallest numbered generation, beginning with Chespin.
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Generation VII · 2016–2018
Alola
- New Pokémon
- 88
- National Dex
- #722–#809
The Alola set spans Rowlet through Melmetal.
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Generation VIII · 2019–2022
Galar
- New Pokémon
- 96
- National Dex
- #810–#905
This block includes species introduced in Galar and Legends: Arceus.
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Generation IX · 2022–2024
Paldea
- New Pokémon
- 120
- National Dex
- #906–#1025
The newest project data block runs from Sprigatito through Pecharunt.
What a Pokémon generation means
A Pokémon generation groups the new numbered species introduced alongside a main series era. In Pokédrill's current dataset, Generation 1 covers #001 Bulbasaur through #151 Mew, while Generation 9 covers #906 Sprigatito through #1025 Pecharunt.
The counts above refer to new National Pokédex species, not the size of a game's regional Pokédex. Regional and alternate forms do not receive new National Pokédex numbers, so they do not increase a generation's count here.
Generation counts at a glance
Generation 5 is the largest single block with 156 new Pokémon; Generation 6 is the smallest with 72. Across all nine cards, the counts total 1,025 numbered species in the project dataset.
Raw roster size describes how many names are in a generation quiz, but it does not prove that one generation is personally harder. Pokédrill does not show personal generation rankings or progress on this page.
How to use the generation guides and quizzes
Choose Explore to read the dedicated generation page, including its scope and study notes. Choose Start quiz to move directly to that page's quiz controls, already filtered to species introduced in the selected generation.
Each generation quiz supports picture, silhouette, cry, type, and Pokédex-entry prompts. For a cross-generation challenge, use the full Pokédex quiz; for browsing rather than testing, open the complete Pokémon list.
Frequently asked questions
How many Pokémon generations are there?
There are nine generations in Pokédrill's current dataset, from Generation 1 (Kanto) through Generation 9 (Paldea).
How many numbered Pokémon are included across all generations?
The project includes 1,025 numbered species through Pecharunt. Regional and alternate forms do not add separate National Pokédex numbers.
Which generation introduced the most Pokémon?
Generation 5 introduced 156 numbered species, the largest count of the nine generation blocks.
Which generation introduced the fewest Pokémon?
Generation 6 introduced 72 numbered species, the smallest count of the nine generation blocks.
Can I quiz one Pokémon generation at a time?
Yes. Each card links to a generation page and directly to its quiz, filtered to Pokémon introduced in that generation.
Does this page show my strongest or weakest generation?
No. This hub compares roster facts and links to drills; it does not present personal progress or a generation-by-generation performance report.