List of Pokémon

The Pokémon franchise revolves around 801 eponymous fictional species of characters, each having unique designs and skills. The vast array of creatures is commonly divided into "Generations", with each division encompassing new main series titles and a change of handheld platform. Generation I refers to Red, Green, Blue and Yellow; Generation II refers to Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Generation III refers to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Generation IV refers to Diamond, Pearl , and Platinum; Generation V refers to Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Generation VI refers to X and Y; and Generation VII refers to Sun, Moon. Each Generation is also marked by the addition of new Pokémon: 151 in Generation I, 100 in Generation II, 135 in Generation III, 107 in Generation IV, 156 in Generation V, 72 in Generation VI, and 81 in Generation VII.

Originally, all Pokémon were designed by Ken Sugimori, 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. Designs, in general, have become increasingly complex and thematic in newer games. The new Pokémon of Generation VI, for example, are heavily influenced by the culture and fauna of Europe (namely France). Each iteration of the series has brought about praise and criticism over the numerous creatures. Multiple Pokémon feature alternate forms that change their appearance, stats, and viable attacks; however, these do not count as separate species. Furthermore, 48 creatures are capable of undergoing Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion, a variant of normal evolution that is akin to a form change (including a modest change in appearance alongside stat buffs).

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