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Did this Pokémon first appear in the 3rd or the 4th generation?

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Pokémon: 3rd or 4th generation?

Gen 3 (Hoenn) 30

  • Absol Right Wrong

    Number 359 in the National Pokédex, Absol is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.

  • Wynaut Right Wrong

    Wynaut is the pre-evolution of Wobbuffet, a Pokémon from Johto, but its number 360 places it in Generation 3, the Hoenn generation. It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.

  • Salamence Right Wrong

    Number 373 in the National Pokédex, Salamence is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.

  • Metagross Right Wrong

    Number 376 in the National Pokédex, Metagross is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.

  • Latias Right Wrong

    Number 380 in the National Pokédex, Latias is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Latias is highly sensitive to the emotions of people. If it senses any hostility, this Pokémon ruffles the feathers all over its body and cries shrilly to intimidate the foe.

  • Latios Right Wrong

    Number 381 in the National Pokédex, Latios is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Latios will only open its heart to a Trainer with a compassionate spirit. This Pokémon can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimise air resistance.

  • Kyogre Right Wrong

    Number 382 in the National Pokédex, Kyogre is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Kyogre is said to be the personification of the sea itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Groudon, as each sought to gain the power of nature.

  • Groudon Right Wrong

    Number 383 in the National Pokédex, Groudon is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Groudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Kyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature.

  • Rayquaza Right Wrong

    Number 384 in the National Pokédex, Rayquaza is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. It flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.

  • Jirachi Right Wrong

    Number 385 in the National Pokédex, Jirachi is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening.

  • Deoxys Right Wrong

    Number 386 in the National Pokédex, Deoxys is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Deoxys emerged from a virus that came from space. It is highly intelligent and wields psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon shoots lasers from the crystalline organ on its chest.

  • Treecko Right Wrong

    Number 252 in the National Pokédex, Treecko is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. It makes its nest in a giant tree in the forest. It ferociously guards against anything nearing its territory. It is said to be the protector of the forest’s trees.

  • Sceptile Right Wrong

    Number 254 in the National Pokédex, Sceptile is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Sceptile has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalise trees. This Pokémon raises the trees in a forest with loving care.

  • Torchic Right Wrong

    Number 255 in the National Pokédex, Torchic is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.

  • Blaziken Right Wrong

    Number 257 in the National Pokédex, Blaziken is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn.

  • Mudkip Right Wrong

    Number 258 in the National Pokédex, Mudkip is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. On land, it can powerfully lift large boulders by planting its four feet and heaving. It sleeps by burying itself in soil at the water’s edge.

  • Swampert Right Wrong

    Number 260 in the National Pokédex, Swampert is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.

  • Zigzagoon Right Wrong

    Number 263 in the National Pokédex, Zigzagoon is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. The hair on Zigzagoon’s back is bristly. It rubs the hard back hair against trees to leave its territorial markings. This Pokémon may play dead to fool foes in battle.

  • Ludicolo Right Wrong

    Number 272 in the National Pokédex, Ludicolo is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo’s body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power.

  • Pelipper Right Wrong

    Number 279 in the National Pokédex, Pelipper is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Pelipper searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. This Pokémon dips its large bill in the sea to scoop up food, then swallows everything in one big gulp.

  • Ralts Right Wrong

    Number 280 in the National Pokédex, Ralts is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Tends to prefer people with a chipper disposition to those who are gloomy, but it has shown no discrimination with regard to age or gender. Needs more research.

  • Gardevoir Right Wrong

    Number 282 in the National Pokédex, Gardevoir is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Gardevoir has the psychokinetic power to distort the dimensions and create a small black hole. This Pokémon will try to protect its Trainer even at the risk of its own life.

  • Azurill Right Wrong

    Azurill is the pre-evolution of Marill, a Pokémon from Johto, but its number 298 places it in Generation 3, the Hoenn generation. Azurill’s tail is large and bouncy. It is packed full of the nutrients this Pokémon needs to grow. Azurill can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail.

  • Sableye Right Wrong

    Number 302 in the National Pokédex, Sableye is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallise and rise up to the Pokémon’s body surface.

  • Mawile Right Wrong

    Number 303 in the National Pokédex, Mawile is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Its giant jaws are actually steel horns that transformed. It fools foes into complacency with its adorable gestures, then chomps them with its huge jaws.

  • Aggron Right Wrong

    Number 306 in the National Pokédex, Aggron is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Aggron claims an entire mountain as its own territory. It mercilessly beats up anything that violates its environment. This Pokémon vigilantly patrols its territory at all times.

  • Roselia Right Wrong

    Number 315 in the National Pokédex, Roselia is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Roselia shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms. The aroma of this Pokémon brings serenity to living things.

  • Wailord Right Wrong

    Number 321 in the National Pokédex, Wailord is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Wailord is the largest of all identified Pokémon up to now. This giant Pokémon swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth.

  • Altaria Right Wrong

    Number 334 in the National Pokédex, Altaria is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Altaria sings in a gorgeous soprano. Its wings are like cotton clouds. This Pokémon catches updrafts with its buoyant wings and soars way up into the wild blue yonder.

  • Milotic Right Wrong

    Number 350 in the National Pokédex, Milotic is one of the 135 Pokémon of Generation 3, discovered in Hoenn. Milotic live at the bottom of large lakes. When this Pokémon’s body glows a vivid pink, it releases a pulsing wave of energy that brings soothing calm to troubled hearts.

Gen 4 (Sinnoh) 30

  • Turtwig Right Wrong

    Number 387 in the National Pokédex, Turtwig is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. This Pokémon becomes more energetic the more sunlight there is. The part resembling a shell is similar to silt and is slightly damp and warm to the touch.

  • Torterra Right Wrong

    Number 389 in the National Pokédex, Torterra is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. This remarkable, large-bodied Pokémon would serve beautifully as borrowed scenery for a garden, and its strength is peerless. Torterra roams the wilderness in search of clean water.

  • Chimchar Right Wrong

    Number 390 in the National Pokédex, Chimchar is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

  • Infernape Right Wrong

    Number 392 in the National Pokédex, Infernape is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.

  • Piplup Right Wrong

    Number 393 in the National Pokédex, Piplup is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

  • Empoleon Right Wrong

    Number 395 in the National Pokédex, Empoleon is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. Since ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.

  • Shinx Right Wrong

    Number 403 in the National Pokédex, Shinx is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. Electricity makes this Pokémon’s fur glow. Shinx sends signals to others of its kind by shaking the tip of its tail while the tail tip is shining brightly.

  • Luxray Right Wrong

    Number 405 in the National Pokédex, Luxray is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. They form packs, each having one male as leader. Legends say that when Luxray's two eyes shimmer with gold, the Pokémon can see through anything.

  • Mismagius Right Wrong

    Trap: Mismagius evolves from Misdreavus, a Pokémon from Johto, but its number 429 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Mismagius have been known to cast spells to make people fall in love, so some people search for this Pokémon as if their life depended on it.

  • Honchkrow Right Wrong

    Trap: Honchkrow evolves from Murkrow, a Pokémon from Johto, but its number 430 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Its goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent.

  • Mime Jr. Right Wrong

    Mime Jr. is the pre-evolution of Mr. Mime, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 439 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Known to turn up in bustling marketplaces now and again. It mimics people much as a child would, then watches how they react, eyes sparkling.

  • Happiny Right Wrong

    Happiny is the pre-evolution of Chansey, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 440 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Happiny’s willing to lend its precious round stone to those it’s friendly with, but if the stone isn’t returned, Happiny will cry and throw a tantrum.

  • Garchomp Right Wrong

    Number 445 in the National Pokédex, Garchomp is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. Garchomp is fast both underground and above. It can bring down prey and return to its den before its body has chilled from being outside.

  • Munchlax Right Wrong

    Munchlax is the pre-evolution of Snorlax, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 446 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Its robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost.

  • Riolu Right Wrong

    Number 447 in the National Pokédex, Riolu is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn’t make any noise during this time, so its enemies can’t detect it.

  • Lucario Right Wrong

    Number 448 in the National Pokédex, Lucario is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. Lucario reads its opponent’s feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.

  • Magnezone Right Wrong

    Trap: Magnezone evolves from Magneton, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 462 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. It’s thought that a special magnetic field changed the molecular structure of this Pokémon’s body, and that’s what caused the Pokémon’s evolution.

  • Rhyperior Right Wrong

    Trap: Rhyperior evolves from Rhydon, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 464 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. It relies on its carapace to deflect incoming attacks and throw its enemy off balance. As soon as that happens, it drives its drill into the foe.

  • Electivire Right Wrong

    Trap: Electivire evolves from Electabuzz, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 466 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. In terms of electrical-energy output, Electivire is one of the best among all Electric Pokémon. It discharges high-voltage currents from its tails.

  • Magmortar Right Wrong

    Trap: Magmortar evolves from Magmar, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 467 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Use of a strange item caused this Pokémon to evolve. Fireballs launched from the ends of its tubelike arms are hot enough to melt an iron pot in an instant.

  • Togekiss Right Wrong

    Trap: Togekiss evolves from Togetic, a Pokémon from Johto, but its number 468 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. These Pokémon are never seen anywhere near conflict or turmoil. In recent times, they’ve hardly been seen at all.

  • Leafeon Right Wrong

    Trap: Leafeon evolves from Eevee, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 470 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Its cellular composition is closer to that of a plant than an animal. It uses photosynthesis to produce its energy supply without eating food.

  • Glaceon Right Wrong

    Trap: Glaceon evolves from Eevee, a Pokémon from Kanto, but its number 471 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. Glaceon is able to lower its body temperature very quickly. It freezes the atmosphere, creating diamond dust that glitters like gems while it flutters and dances around.

  • Mamoswine Right Wrong

    Trap: Mamoswine evolves from Piloswine, a Pokémon from Johto, but its number 473 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. This Pokémon can be spotted in wall paintings from as far back as 10,000 years ago. For a while, it was thought to have gone extinct.

  • Dusknoir Right Wrong

    Trap: Dusknoir evolves from Dusclops, a Pokémon from Hoenn, but its number 477 places it in Generation 4, the Sinnoh generation. At the bidding of transmissions from the spirit world, it steals people and Pokémon away. No one knows whether it has a will of its own.

  • Dialga Right Wrong

    Number 483 in the National Pokédex, Dialga is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. This Pokémon is revered as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world.

  • Palkia Right Wrong

    Number 484 in the National Pokédex, Palkia is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. This Pokémon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity.

  • Giratina Right Wrong

    Number 487 in the National Pokédex, Giratina is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.

  • Darkrai Right Wrong

    Number 491 in the National Pokédex, Darkrai is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.

  • Arceus Right Wrong

    Number 493 in the National Pokédex, Arceus is one of the 107 Pokémon of Generation 4, discovered in Sinnoh. According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.

In 2002, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire opened up the Hoenn region and added 135 creatures to the Pokédex. Four years later, Diamond and Pearl headed to Sinnoh with 107 new Pokémon. Can you tell them apart? For each card, say whether the Pokémon belongs to the 3rd or the 4th generation. The National Pokédex number decides: numbers 252 to 386 are Gen 3 and numbers 387 to 493 are Gen 4. Beware of families, because an evolution can arrive long after the Pokémon it comes from. 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

Which games belong to the 3rd and 4th generations?

The 3rd generation includes Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, released on Game Boy Advance from 2002. The 4th brings together Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, released on Nintendo DS from 2006. Remakes released later do not add a new generation.

What did the 3rd generation bring?

Ruby and Sapphire introduced Abilities and Natures, which changed the way teams are built. They also launched Double Battles, with two Pokémon on each side. Weather conditions became far more important too.

What was the big new feature of the 4th generation?

Diamond and Pearl made each move physical or special on its own merits, rather than according to its type. That change shook up battles. The games also added online trades and battles through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Where do the Hoenn and Sinnoh regions come from?

Hoenn is based on Kyushu, one of the main islands in the south of Japan, with its volcanoes. Sinnoh is based on Hokkaido, the northern island, which explains its snowy landscapes. Both regions therefore follow Japanese geography, as Kanto and Johto did before them.

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