Did this Pokémon first appear in the 5th or the 6th generation?
With Pokémon Black and White, the 5th generation took a gamble: 156 new creatures in Unova, the biggest batch in the series. Three years later, X and Y moved to 3D in Kalos and added only 72. For each card, say whether the Pokémon belongs to the 5th or the 6th generation. The National Pokédex number decides: numbers 494 to 649 are Gen 5 and numbers 650 to 721 are Gen 6. Keep your eyes open, as these two generations are often less well known than the first ones. 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 5th and 6th generations?
The 5th generation includes Black and White, released on Nintendo DS in 2010 in Japan, then Black 2 and White 2 in 2012. The 6th brings together X and Y, released on Nintendo 3DS in 2013, along with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in 2014.
Why does the 5th generation have so many Pokémon?
Black and White wanted to offer a fresh start: during the main story, only new Pokémon appear. That called for enough creatures to fill a whole region. The result was 156 species, the largest number added by a single generation.
What did the 6th generation change?
X and Y moved fully to 3D, added the Fairy type and invented Mega Evolution, a temporary transformation in battle. The Fairy type was created partly to rebalance battles against Dragon types.
Where do the Unova and Kalos regions come from?
Unova is based on the New York area, a first for a region so far from Japan. Kalos is based on France, with a capital, Lumiose City, that recalls Paris and its great tower.
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