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Pokémon: 1st or 2nd generation?

Gen 1 (Kanto) 30

  • Bulbasaur Right Wrong

    Number 1 in the National Pokédex, Bulbasaur is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger.

  • Charmander Right Wrong

    Number 4 in the National Pokédex, Charmander is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.

  • Charizard Right Wrong

    Number 6 in the National Pokédex, Charizard is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.

  • Squirtle Right Wrong

    Number 7 in the National Pokédex, Squirtle is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prod ding fingers will bounce off it.

  • Pikachu Right Wrong

    Number 25 in the National Pokédex, Pikachu is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.

  • Nidoking Right Wrong

    Number 34 in the National Pokédex, Nidoking is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Nidoking’s thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.

  • Jigglypuff Right Wrong

    Number 39 in the National Pokédex, Jigglypuff is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe, endangering its life.

  • Meowth Right Wrong

    Number 52 in the National Pokédex, Meowth is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.

  • Psyduck Right Wrong

    Number 54 in the National Pokédex, Psyduck is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Psyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.

  • Abra Right Wrong

    Number 63 in the National Pokédex, Abra is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Abra sleeps for eighteen hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this Pokémon immediately teleports to safety.

  • Machamp Right Wrong

    Number 68 in the National Pokédex, Machamp is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. In close combat, its four arms afford it offensive and defensive supremacy. In but a blink, this valiant Pokémon can overwhelm its foes with more than 1,000 blows from its fists.

  • Gengar Right Wrong

    Number 94 in the National Pokédex, Gengar is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.

  • Onix Right Wrong

    Number 95 in the National Pokédex, Onix is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

  • Hitmonlee Right Wrong

    Number 106 in the National Pokédex, Hitmonlee is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Its legs freely stretch and contract. Using these springlike limbs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its tired legs.

  • Hitmonchan Right Wrong

    Number 107 in the National Pokédex, Hitmonchan is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It throws punches that are faster than a bullet train.

  • Scyther Right Wrong

    Number 123 in the National Pokédex, Scyther is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.

  • Magikarp Right Wrong

    Number 129 in the National Pokédex, Magikarp is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behaviour prompted scientists to undertake research into it.

  • Gyarados Right Wrong

    Number 130 in the National Pokédex, Gyarados is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Once Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon’s rampages lasting a whole month.

  • Lapras Right Wrong

    Number 131 in the National Pokédex, Lapras is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

  • Ditto Right Wrong

    Number 132 in the National Pokédex, Ditto is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. It can reorganise its cells to make itself into a duplicate of anything it sees. The quality of the duplicate depends on the individual.

  • Eevee Right Wrong

    Number 133 in the National Pokédex, Eevee is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Eevee has an unstable genetic makeup that suddenly mutates due to the environment in which it lives. Radiation from various stones causes this Pokémon to evolve.

  • Porygon Right Wrong

    Number 137 in the National Pokédex, Porygon is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.

  • Omanyte Right Wrong

    Number 138 in the National Pokédex, Omanyte is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.

  • Kabuto Right Wrong

    Number 140 in the National Pokédex, Kabuto is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.

  • Aerodactyl Right Wrong

    Number 142 in the National Pokédex, Aerodactyl is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.

  • Snorlax Right Wrong

    Number 143 in the National Pokédex, Snorlax is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Snorlax’s typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.

  • Articuno Right Wrong

    Number 144 in the National Pokédex, Articuno is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.

  • Dragonite Right Wrong

    Number 149 in the National Pokédex, Dragonite is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.

  • Mewtwo Right Wrong

    Number 150 in the National Pokédex, Mewtwo is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of de feating its foes.

  • Mew Right Wrong

    Number 151 in the National Pokédex, Mew is one of the 151 Pokémon of Generation 1, discovered in Kanto. Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.

Gen 2 (Johto) 30

  • Chikorita Right Wrong

    Number 152 in the National Pokédex, Chikorita is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. It waves its leaf around to keep foes at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, creating a friendly atmosphere that becalms the battlers.

  • Cyndaquil Right Wrong

    Number 155 in the National Pokédex, Cyndaquil is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbours tremendous firepower.

  • Typhlosion Right Wrong

    Number 157 in the National Pokédex, Typhlosion is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Typhlosion obscures itself behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intensely hot flames. This Pokémon creates blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.

  • Totodile Right Wrong

    Number 158 in the National Pokédex, Totodile is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile’s jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury.

  • Pichu Right Wrong

    Pichu is the pre-evolution of Pikachu, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 172 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.

  • Cleffa Right Wrong

    Cleffa is the pre-evolution of Clefairy, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 173 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. On nights with many shooting stars, they gather in packs and dance in circles. If you should see them, something good will happen!

  • Igglybuff Right Wrong

    Igglybuff is the pre-evolution of Jigglypuff, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 174 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Its soft and pliable body is very bouncy. When it sings continuously with all its might, its body steadily turns a deepening pink colour.

  • Bellossom Right Wrong

    Trap: Bellossom evolves from Gloom, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 182 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Its flower petals deepen in colour through exposure to sunlight. When cloudy weather persists, it does a dance that is thought to be a ritual for summoning the sun.

  • Marill Right Wrong

    Number 183 in the National Pokédex, Marill is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. When fishing for food at the edge of a fast-running stream, Marill wraps its tail around the trunk of a tree. This Pokémon’s tail is flexible and configured to stretch.

  • Politoed Right Wrong

    Trap: Politoed evolves from Poliwhirl, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 186 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.

  • Espeon Right Wrong

    Trap: Espeon evolves from Eevee, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 196 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Wields an arcane power with which it can predict the weather and even people's thoughts. When bathed in sunshine, the scarlet orb on its brow glows and builds energy.

  • Umbreon Right Wrong

    Trap: Umbreon evolves from Eevee, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 197 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. It is most active in the wee hours of the night, when moonlight bathes the land. Its large eyes can pierce the darkness and perceive prey with absolute clarity.

  • Slowking Right Wrong

    Trap: Slowking evolves from Slowpoke, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 199 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.

  • Unown Right Wrong

    Number 201 in the National Pokédex, Unown is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. This Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various Unown. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.

  • Wobbuffet Right Wrong

    Number 202 in the National Pokédex, Wobbuffet is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. To keep its pitch- black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

  • Steelix Right Wrong

    Trap: Steelix evolves from Onix, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 208 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.

  • Scizor Right Wrong

    Trap: Scizor evolves from Scyther, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 212 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This Pokémon flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature.

  • Kingdra Right Wrong

    Trap: Kingdra evolves from Seadra, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 230 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Kingdra lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this Pokémon creates spiraling ocean currents.

  • Porygon2 Right Wrong

    Trap: Porygon2 evolves from Porygon, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 233 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. It was created by humans using the power of science. It has been given artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own.

  • Smoochum Right Wrong

    Smoochum is the pre-evolution of Jynx, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 238 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Smoochum actively runs about, but also falls quite often. Whenever the chance arrives, it will look for its reflection to make sure its face hasn’t become dirty.

  • Elekid Right Wrong

    Elekid is the pre-evolution of Electabuzz, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 239 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. It’s not good at storing electricity yet. This Pokémon sneaks into people’s homes, looking for electrical outlets to eat electricity from.

  • Magby Right Wrong

    Magby is the pre-evolution of Magmar, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 240 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. This Pokémon lives in volcanic areas. With each breath, sparks spurt from its mouth and nose. When Magby is in good health, its flames gain a yellow tint.

  • Blissey Right Wrong

    Trap: Blissey evolves from Chansey, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 242 places it in Generation 2, the Johto generation. Blissey lays mysterious eggs that are filled with happiness. It’s said that anyone who eats a Blissey egg will start acting kindly to all others.

  • Raikou Right Wrong

    Number 243 in the National Pokédex, Raikou is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.

  • Entei Right Wrong

    Number 244 in the National Pokédex, Entei is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.

  • Suicune Right Wrong

    Number 245 in the National Pokédex, Suicune is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Suicune embodies the compassion of a pure spring of water. It runs across the land with gracefulness. This Pokémon has the power to purify dirty water.

  • Tyranitar Right Wrong

    Number 248 in the National Pokédex, Tyranitar is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. This Pokémon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.

  • Lugia Right Wrong

    Number 249 in the National Pokédex, Lugia is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.

  • Ho-Oh Right Wrong

    Number 250 in the National Pokédex, Ho-Oh is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. Its feathers--which glow in seven colours depending on the angle at which they are struck by light--are thought to bring joy. It is said to live at the foot of a rainbow.

  • Celebi Right Wrong

    Number 251 in the National Pokédex, Celebi is one of the 100 Pokémon of Generation 2, discovered in Johto. This Pokémon came from the future by crossing over time. It is thought that so long as Celebi appears, a bright and shining future awaits us.

In 1996, Pokémon Red and Green arrived in Japan with 151 creatures to catch in the Kanto region. Three years later, Pokémon Gold and Silver took Trainers to Johto and added 100 new Pokémon to the Pokédex. Thirty years on, it is hard to remember who came when! Your turn: for each Pokémon, say whether it belongs to the first or the second generation. The National Pokédex number decides: numbers 1 to 151 are Gen 1 and numbers 152 to 251 are Gen 2. Watch out for family ties, as some Johto Pokémon are evolutions or pre-evolutions of Kanto Pokémon. This is a fan-made quiz. It is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pokémon generation?

A generation groups together the main games released in the same period and the Pokémon they introduced. The first covers Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow, released on Game Boy between 1996 and 1998 in Japan, then in 1999 and 2000 in Europe. The second brings together Gold, Silver and Crystal, released on Game Boy Color from 1999. Each generation adds its creatures to the end of the National Pokédex, which now holds more than a thousand.

What did the second generation change?

Gold and Silver created two new types, Dark and Steel, partly to rebalance battles dominated by Psychic Pokémon. The games also brought a real-time clock with day and night, breeding and Eggs, held items and Shiny Pokémon. Once the Johto adventure is over, they even let you return to explore Kanto.

Where do the Kanto and Johto regions come from?

Both regions are based on real parts of Japan. Kanto takes its name and geography from the Tokyo region, where series creator Satoshi Tajiri grew up. Its neighbour Johto draws on Kansai and western Chūbu, around Kyoto and Osaka, with its temples and old traditions. In the games, the two regions are connected, just as on a real map.

Why can one family be split across two generations?

Because each generation can add evolutions or pre-evolutions to families that already exist. The National Pokédex number then shows the order of arrival, not the family tie. An evolution can therefore be much newer than the Pokémon it comes from. It is the classic trap in generation quizzes.

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