Everyone loves Pokemon, the adventure and roleplaying series devoted to capturing, training, and battling adorable little monsters across a vast world. With nine generations of Pokemon games, there have been tons of Pokemon released, with the current running total of 1,025 Pokemon.
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Pokemon can evolve in a number of ways in the Pokemon games, sometimes they need to be holding a certain item, have to be traded under specific conditions, have specific stats when they level up, and most commonly, simply reachinga certain level.
Just How Many Pokemon Evolutionary Lines Are There?
If you’re looking to get right to it, there are 531 different evolutionary lines across all Pokemon games. This is a huge number of Pokemon and their evolutions to consider and to make it easier to digest, we broke up all the different lines by region. We're also going to work with the National Dex, making it the most complete and easiest to work with. Some regional evolutions might seem out of order this way, but since they're not different evolutionary lines, just regional changes, they are in order.
Keep in mind that even though many Pokemon don’t evolve, like Legendary Pokemon and unique Pokemon like Falinks, they are still considered to be an evolutionary line.
Kanto Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
The original 150 Pokemon is broken down into just 78 evolutionary lines, though it does get a bit complicated when you have to adjust for the various regional evolutions.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Bulbasaur | Ivysaur | Venusaur |
Charmander | Charmeleon | Charizard |
Squirtle | Wartortle | Blastoise |
Caterpie | Metapod | Butterfree |
Weedle | Kakuna | Beedrill |
Pidgey | Pidgeotto | Pidgeot |
Rattata (Kantonian) | Raticate | |
Rattata (Alolan) | Raticate | |
Spearow | Fearow | |
Ekans | Arbok | |
Pichu | Pikachu | Raichu |
Raichu (Alolan) | ||
Sandshrew (Kantonian) | Sandslash | |
Sandshrew (Alolan) | Sandslash | |
Nidoran♀ | Nidorina | Nidoqueen |
Nidoran♂ | Nidorino | Nidoking |
Cleffa | Clefairy | Clefable |
Vulpix (Kantonian) | Ninetales | |
Vulpix (Alolan) | Ninetales | |
Igglybuff | Jigglypuff | Wigglytuff |
Zubat | Golbat | Crobat |
Oddish | Gloom | Vileplume |
Bellossom | ||
Paras | Parasect | |
Venonat | Venomoth | |
Diglett (Kantonian) | Dugtrio | |
Diglett (Alolan) | Dugtrio | |
Meowth (Kantonian) | Persian | |
Meowth (Alolan) | Persian | |
Meowth (Galarian) | Perrserker | |
Psyduck | Golduck | |
Mankey | Primeape | Annihilape |
Growlithe (Kantonian) | Arcanine | |
Growlithe (Hisuian) | Arcanine | |
Poliwag | Poliwhirl | Poliwrath |
Politoed | ||
Abra | Kadabra | Alakazam |
Machop | Machoke | Machamp |
Bellsprout | Weepinbell | Victreebel |
Tentacool | Tentacruel | |
Geodude (Kantonian) | Graveler | Golem |
Geodude (Alolan) | Graveler | Golem |
Ponyta (Kantonian) | Rapidash | |
Ponyta (Galarian) | Rapidash | |
Slowpoke (Kantonian) | Slowbro | |
Slowking (Johtonian) | ||
Slowpoke (Galarian) | Slowbro (Galarian) | |
Slowking (Johtonian) | ||
Magnemite | Magneton | Magnezone |
Farfetch'd (Kantonian) | ||
Farfetch'd (Galarian) | Sirfetch'd | |
Doduo | Dodrio | |
Seel | Dewgong | |
Grimer (Kantonian) | Muk | |
Grimer (Alolan) | Muk | |
Shellder | Cloyster | |
Gastly | Haunter | Gengar |
Onix | Steelix | |
Drowzee | Hypno | |
Krabby | Kingler | |
Voltorb (Kantonian) | Electrode | |
Voltorb (Hisuian) | Electrode | |
Exeggcute | Exeggutor (Kantonian) | |
Exeggutor (Alolan) | ||
Cubone | Marowak (Kantonian) | |
Marowak (Alolan) | ||
Tyrogue | Hitmonlee | |
Hitmonchan | ||
Hitmontop | ||
Lickitung | Lickilicky | |
Koffing | Weezing (Kantonian) | |
Weezing (Galarian) | ||
Rhyhorn | Rhydon | Rhyperior |
Happiny | Chansey | Blissey |
Tangela | Tangrowth | |
Kangaskhan | ||
Horsea | Seadra | Kingdra |
Goldeen | Seaking | |
Staryu | Starmie | |
Mime Jr. | Mr. Mime (Kantoian) | |
Mr. Mime (Galarian)_ | Mr. Rime | |
Scyther | Scizor | |
Kleavor | ||
Smoochum | Jynx | |
Elekid | Electabuzz | Electivire |
Magby | Magmar | Magmortar |
Pinsir | ||
Tauros (Kantonian) | ||
Tauros (Paldean, Combat Breed) | ||
Tauros (Paldean, Blaze Breed) | ||
Tauros (Paldean, Aqua Breed) | ||
Magikarp | Gyarados | |
Lapras | ||
Ditto | ||
Eevee | Vaporeon | |
Jolteon | ||
Flareon | ||
Espeon | ||
Umbreon | ||
Leafeon | ||
Glaceon | ||
Sylveon | ||
Porygon | Porygon2 | Porygon-Z |
Omanyte | Omastar | |
Kabuto | Kabutops | |
Aerodactyl | ||
Munchlax | Snorlax | |
Articuno (Kantonian) | ||
Articuno (Galarian) | ||
Zapdos (Kantonian) | ||
Zapdos (Galarian) | ||
Moltres (Kantonian) | ||
Moltres (Galarian) | ||
Dratini | Dragonair | Dragonite |
Mewtwo | ||
Mew |
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Johto Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
A smaller Pokedex means fewer evolutionary lines. Pokemon Gold and Silver saw 50 different evolutionary lines across all the Pokemon in the game.
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Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Chikorita | Bayleef | Meganium |
Cyndaquil | Quilava | Typhlosion |
Typhlosion (Hisuian) | ||
Totodile | Croconaw | Feraligatr |
Sentret | Furret | |
Hoothoot | Noctowl | |
Ledyba | Ledian | |
Spinarak | Ariados | |
Chinchou | Lanturn | |
Togepi | Togetic | Togekiss |
Natu | Xatu | |
Mareep | Flaaffy | Ampharos |
Azurill | Marill | Azumarill |
Bonsly | Sudowoodo | |
Hoppip | Skiploom | Jumpluff |
Aipom | Ambipom | |
Sunkern | Sunflora | |
Yanma | Yanmega | |
Wooper (Johtonian) | Quagsire | |
Wooper (Paldean) | Clodsire | |
Murkrow | Honchkrow | |
Misdreavus | Mismagius | |
Wynaut | Wobbuffet | |
Girafarig | Farigiraf | |
Pineco | Forretress | |
Dunsparce | Dudunsparce | |
Gligar | Gliscor | |
Snubbull | Granbull | |
Qwilfish (Johtonian) | ||
Qwilfish (Hisuian) | Overqwil | |
Shuckle | ||
Heracross | ||
Sneasel (Johtonian) | Weavile | |
Sneasel (Hisuian) | Sneasler | |
Teddiursa | Ursaring | Ursaluna |
Ursaluna (Hisuian) | ||
Slugma | Magcargo | |
Swinub | Piloswine | Mamoswine |
Corsola (Johtonian) | ||
Corsola (Galarian) | Cursola | |
Remoraid | Octillery | |
Delibird | ||
Mantyke | Mantine | |
Skarmory | ||
Houndour | Houndoom | |
Phanpy | Donphan | |
Stantler | Wyrdeer | |
Smeargle | ||
Miltank | ||
Raikou | ||
Entei | ||
Suicune | ||
Larvitar | Pupitar | Tyranitar |
Lugia | ||
Ho-Oh | ||
Celebi |
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Hoenn Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
Taking a jump to an entirely new region, with no returns, is Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. These games introduced 72 evolutionary lines to the series, a significant increase over the previous generation.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Treecko | Grovyle | Sceptile |
Torchic | Combusken | Blaziken |
Mudkip | Marshtomp | Swampert |
Poochyena | Mightyena | |
Zigzagoon (Hoennian) | Linoone (Hoennian) | |
Zigzagoon (Galarian) | Linoone (Galarian) | Obstagoon |
Wurmple | Silcoon Cascoon | Beautifly Dustox |
Lotad | Lombre | Ludicolo |
Seedot | Nuzleaf | Shiftry |
Taillow | Swellow | |
Wingull | Pelipper | |
Ralts | Kirlia | Gardevoir |
Gallade | ||
Surskit | Masquerain | |
Shroomish | Breloom | |
Slakoth | Vigoroth | Slaking |
Nincada | Ninjask | |
Shedinja | ||
Whismur | Loudred | Exploud |
Makuhita | Hariyama | |
Nosepass | Probopass | |
Skitty | Delcatty | |
Sableye | ||
Mawile | ||
Aron | Lairon | Aggron |
Meditite | Medicham | |
Electrike | Manectric | |
Plusle | ||
Minun | ||
Volbeat | ||
Illumise | ||
Budew | Roselia | Roserade |
Gulpin | Swalot | |
Carvanha | Sharpedo | |
Wailmer | Wailord | |
Numel | Camerupt | |
Torkoal | ||
Spoink | Grumpig | |
Spinda | ||
Trapinch | Vibrava | Flygon |
Cacnea | Cacturne | |
Swablu | Altaria | |
Zangoose | ||
Seviper | ||
Lunatone | ||
Solrock | ||
Barboach | Whiscash | |
Corphish | Crawdaunt | |
Baltoy | Claydol | |
Lileep | Cradily | |
Anorith | Armaldo | |
Feebas | Milotic | |
Castform | ||
Kecleon | ||
Shuppet | Banette | |
Duskull | Dusclops | Dusknoir |
Tropius | ||
Chingling | Chimecho | |
Absol | ||
Snorunt | Glalie | |
Froslass | ||
Spheal | Sealeo | Walrein |
Clamperl | Huntail | |
Gorebyss | ||
Relicanth | ||
Luvdisc | ||
Bagon | Shelgon | Salamence |
Beldum | Metang | Metagross |
Regirock | ||
Regice | ||
Registeel | ||
Latias | ||
Latios | ||
Kyogre | ||
Groudon | ||
Rayquaza | ||
Jirachi | ||
Deoxys |
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Sinnoh Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl saw another decrease in evolutionary lines, with only 44 among all the Pokemon in the game.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Turtwig | Grotle | Torterra |
Chimchar | Monferno | Infernape |
Piplup | Prinplup | Empoleon |
Starly | Staravia | Staraptor |
Bidoof | Bibarel | |
Kricketot | Kricketune | |
Shinx | Luxio | Luxray |
Cranidos | Rampardos | |
Shieldon | Bastiodon | |
Burmy | Wormadam | |
Mothim | ||
Combee | Vespiquen | |
Pachirisu | ||
Buizel | Floatzel | |
Cherubi | Cherrim | |
Shellos | Gastrodon | |
Drifloon | Drifblim | |
Buneary | Lopunny | |
Glameow | Purugly | |
Stunky | Skuntank | |
Bronzor | Bronzong | |
Chatot | ||
Spiritomb | ||
Gible | Gabite | Garchomp |
Riolu | Lucario | |
Hippopotas | Hippowdon | |
Skorupi | Drapion | |
Croagunk | Toxicroak | |
Carnivine | ||
Finneon | Lumineon | |
Snover | Abomasnow | |
Rotom | ||
Uxie | ||
Mesprit | ||
Azelf | ||
Dialga | ||
Palkia | ||
Heatran | ||
Regigigas | ||
Giratina | ||
Cresselia | ||
Phione | ||
Manaphy | ||
Darkrai | ||
Shaymin | ||
Arceus |
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Unova Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
Off to the region of Pokemon Black and White brings another round of new evolutionary lines, with a total of 81 new ones coming to the game.
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Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Victini | ||
Snivy | Servine | Serperior |
Tepig | Pignite | Emboar |
Oshawott | Dewott | Samurott (Unovan) |
Samurott (Hisuian) | ||
Patrat | Watchog | |
Lillipup | Herdier | Stoutland |
Purrloin | Liepard | |
Pansage | Simisage | |
Pansear | Simisear | |
Panpour | Simipour | |
Munna | Musharna | |
Pidove | Tranquill | Unfezant |
Blitzle | Zebstrika | |
Roggenrola | Boldore | Gigalith |
Woobat | Swoobat | |
Drilbur | Excadrill | |
Audino | ||
Timburr | Gurdurr | Conkeldurr |
Tympole | Palpitoad | Seismitoad |
Throh | ||
Sawk | ||
Sewaddle | Swadloon | Leavanny |
Venipede | Whirlipede | Scolipede |
Cottonee | Whimsicott | |
Petilil | Lilligant (Unovan) | |
Lilligant (Hisuian) | ||
Basculin | Basculegion | |
Sandile | Krokorok | Krookodile |
Darumaka (Unovan) | Darmanitan (Unovan) | |
Darumaka (Galarian) | Darmanitan (Galarian) | |
Maractus | ||
Dwebble | Crustle | |
Scraggy | Scrafty | |
Sigilyph | ||
Yamask (Unovan) | Cofagrigus | |
Yamask (Galarian) | Runerigus | |
Tirtouga | Carracosta | |
Archen | Archeops | |
Trubbish | Garbodor | |
Zorua (Unovan) | Zoroark (Unovan) | |
Zorua (Hisuian) | Zoroark (Hisuian) | |
Minccino | Cinccino | |
Gothita | Gothorita | Gothitelle |
Solosis | Duosion | Reuniclus |
Ducklett | Swanna | |
Vanillite | Vanillish | Vanilluxe |
Deerling | Sawsbuck | |
Emolga | ||
Karrablast | Escavalier | |
Foongus | Amoonguss | |
Frillish | Jellicent | |
Alomomola | ||
Joltik | Galvantula | |
Ferroseed | Ferrothorn | |
Klink | Klang | Klinklang |
Tynamo | Eelektrik | Eelektross |
Elgyem | Beheeyem | |
Litwick | Lampent | Chandelure |
Axew | Fraxure | Haxorus |
Cubchoo | Beartic | |
Cryogonal | ||
Shelmet | Accelgor | |
Stunfisk | ||
Mienfoo | Mienshao | |
Druddigon | ||
Golett | Golurk | |
Pawniard | Bisharp | Kingambit |
Bouffalant | ||
Rufflet | Braviary (Unovan) | |
Braviary (Hisuian) | ||
Vullaby | Mandibuzz | |
Heatmor | ||
Durant | ||
Deino | Zweilous | Hydreigon |
Larvesta | Volcarona | |
Cobalion | ||
Terrakion | ||
Virizion | ||
Tornadus | ||
Thundurus | ||
Reshiram | ||
Zekrom | ||
Landorus | ||
Kyurem | ||
Keldeo | ||
Meloetta | ||
Genesect |
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Kalos Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
Pokemon X and Y is another smaller generation, bringing with it just 36 evolutionary lines from among all the Pokemon released in it.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Chespin | Quilladin | Chesnaught |
Fennekin | Braixen | Delphox |
Froakie | Frogadier | Greninja |
Bunnelby | Diggersby | |
Fletchling | Fletchinder | Talonflame |
Scatterbug | Spewpa | Vivillon |
Litleo | Pyroar | |
Flabébé | Floette | Florges |
Skiddo | Gogoat | |
Pancham | Pangoro | |
Furfrou | ||
Espurr | Meowstic | |
Honedge | Doublade | Aegislash |
Spritzee | Aromatisse | |
Swirlix | Slurpuff | |
Inkay | Malamar | |
Binacle | Barbaracle | |
Skrelp | Dragalge | |
Clauncher | Clawitzer | |
Helioptile | Heliolisk | |
Tyrunt | Tyrantrum | |
Amaura | Aurorus | |
Hawlucha | ||
Dedenne | ||
Carbink | ||
Goomy | Sliggoo (Kalosian) | Goodra (Kalosian) |
Sliggoo (Hisuian) | Goodra (Hisuian) | |
Klefki | ||
Phantump | Trevenant | |
Pumpkaboo | Gourgeist | |
Bergmite | Avalugg (Kalosian) | |
Avalugg (Hisuian) | ||
Noibat | Noivern | |
Xerneas | ||
Yveltal | ||
Zygarde | ||
Diancie | ||
Hoopa | ||
Volcanion |
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Alola Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
There are 54 evolutionary lines in the Pokemon Sun and Moon games, which takes players to the Alola region. This region also introduces the Ultra Beasts, most of which do not evolve and continues a large number of the evolutionary lines from the game.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Rowlet | Dartrix | Decidueye (Alolan) |
Decidueye (Hisuian) | ||
Litten | Torracat | Incineroar |
Popplio | Brionne | Primarina |
Pikipek | Trumbeak | Toucannon |
Yungoos | Gumshoos | |
Grubbin | Charjabug | Vikavolt |
Crabrawler | Crabominable | |
Oricorio | ||
Cutiefly | Ribombee | |
Rockruff | Lycanroc | |
Wishiwashi | ||
Mareanie | Toxapex | |
Mudbray | Mudsdale | |
Dewpider | Araquanid | |
Fomantis | Lurantis | |
Morelull | Shiinotic | |
Salandit | Salazzle | |
Stufful | Bewear | |
Bounsweet | Steenee | Tsareena |
Comfey | ||
Oranguru | ||
Passimian | ||
Wimpod | Golisopod | |
Sandygast | Palossand | |
Pyukumuku | ||
Type: Null | Silvally | |
Minior | ||
Komala | ||
Turtonator | ||
Togedemaru | ||
Mimikyu | ||
Bruxish | ||
Drampa | ||
Dhelmise | ||
Jangmo-o | Hakamo-o | Kommo-o |
Tapu Koko | ||
Tapu Lele | ||
Tapu Bulu | ||
Tapu Fini | ||
Cosmog | Cosmoem | Solgaleo |
Lunala | ||
Nihilego | ||
Buzzwole | ||
Pheromosa | ||
Xurkitree | ||
Celesteela | ||
Kartana | ||
Guzzlord | ||
Necrozma | ||
Magearna | ||
Marshadow | ||
Poipole | Naganadel | |
Stakataka | ||
Blacephalon | ||
Zeraora | ||
Meltan | Melmetal |
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Galar Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
The regal Galar region of Pokemon Sword and Shield introduces a new 47 evolutionary lines to the National Dex, including some complicated lines in the Applin line.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Grookey | Thwackey | Rillaboom |
Scorbunny | Raboot | Cinderace |
Sobble | Drizzile | Inteleon |
Skwovet | Greedent | |
Rookidee | Corvisquire | Corviknight |
Blipbug | Dottler | Orbeetle |
Nickit | Thievul | |
Gossifleur | Eldegoss | |
Wooloo | Dubwool | |
Chewtle | Drednaw | |
Yamper | Boltund | |
Rolycoly | Carkol | Coalossal |
Applin | Flapple | |
Appletun | ||
Dipplin | Hydrapple | |
Silicobra | Sandaconda | |
Cramorant | ||
Arrokuda | Barraskewda | |
Toxel | Toxtricity | |
Sizzlipede | Centiskorch | |
Clobbopus | Grapploct | |
Sinistea | Polteageist | |
Hatenna | Hattrem | Hatterene |
Impidimp | Morgrem | Grimmsnarl |
Milcery | Alcremie | |
Falinks | ||
Pincurchin | ||
Snom | Frosmoth | |
Stonjourner | ||
Eiscue | ||
Indeedee | ||
Morpeko | ||
Cufant | Copperajah | |
Dracozolt | ||
Arctozolt | ||
Dracovish | ||
Arctovish | ||
Duraludon | Archaludon | |
Dreepy | Drakloak | Dragapult |
Zacian | ||
Zamazenta | ||
Eternatus | ||
Kubfu | Urshifu | |
Zarude | ||
Regieleki | ||
Regidrago | ||
Glastrier | ||
Spectrier | ||
Calyrex |
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Hisui Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
There is just one line in the Hisui Pokedex, and that's because it shares the same Pokedex as Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Enamorus |
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Paldea & Kitakami Pokemon Evolutionary Lines
The most recent Pokemon games to be released, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, take players across time with 69 evolutionary lines between the regular Pokemon and the Paradox Pokemon.
Pokemon Base | Stage 1 Evolution | Stage 2 Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Sprigatito | Floragato | Meowscarada |
Fuecoco | Crocalor | Skeledirge |
Quaxly | Quaxwell | Quaquaval |
Lechonk | Oinkologne | |
Nymble | Lokix | |
Pawmi | Pawmo | Pawmot |
Tandemaus | Maushold | |
Fidough | Dachsbun | |
Smoliv | Dolliv | Arboliva |
Squawkabilly | ||
Nacli | Naclstack | Garganacl |
Charcadet | Armarouge | |
Ceruledge | ||
Tadbulb | Bellibolt | |
Wattrel | Kilowattrel | |
Maschiff | Mabosstiff | |
Shroodle | Grafaiai | |
Bramblin | Brambleghast | |
Toedscool | Toedscruel | |
Klawf | ||
Capsakid | Scovillain | |
Rellor | Rabsca | |
Flittle | Espathra | |
Tinkatink | Tinkatuff | Tinkaton |
Wiglett | Wugtrio | |
Bombirdier | ||
Finizen | Palafin | |
Varoom | Revavroom | |
Cyclizar | ||
Orthworm | ||
Glimmet | Glimmora | |
Greavard | Houndstone | |
Flamigo | ||
Cetoddle | Cetitan | |
Veluza | ||
Dondozo | ||
Tatsugiri | ||
Great Tusk | ||
Scream Tail | ||
Brute Bonnet | ||
Flutter Mane | ||
Slither Wing | ||
Sandy Shocks | ||
Iron Treads | ||
Iron Bundle | ||
Iron Hands | ||
Iron Jugulis | ||
Iron Moth | ||
Iron Thorns | ||
Frigibax | Arctibax | Baxcalibur |
Gimmighoul | Gholdengo | |
Wo-Chien | ||
Chien-Pao | ||
Ting-Lu | ||
Chi-Yu | ||
Roaring Moon | ||
Iron Valiant | ||
Koraidon | ||
Miraidon | ||
Iron Leaves | ||
Poltchageist | Sinistcha | |
Okidogi | ||
Munkidori | ||
Fezandipiti | ||
Ogerpon | ||
Gouging Fire | ||
Raging Bolt | ||
Iron Boulder | ||
Iron Crown | ||
Terapagos | ||
Pecharunt |
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Which Pokemon Games Are Canon?
As you probably know, Pokemon has a manga, multiple anime series, and of course, video games. But how many of the games are actually canon?
