What is the best Pokemon generation?

By YPB Team

From Kanto's original 151 to Paldea's newest starters, each Pokemon generation has built a whole new world of creatures and adventures. Which generation reigns supreme?

Generation I (Kanto)

The original 151 Pokemon generation spanning Red, Blue, and Yellow, set in the Kanto region — where the series and countless childhoods began.

1000pts

Generation II (Johto)

Gold, Silver, and Crystal introduced 100 new Pokemon, day/night cycles, and breeding — widely considered the gold standard of the series.

610pts

Generation III (Hoenn)

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald brought the series to the Game Boy Advance with a tropical region, secret bases, and double battles.

595pts

Generation IX (Paldea)

Scarlet and Violet delivered the first truly open-world Pokemon experience set in a Spain-inspired region, with three simultaneous story paths and co-op multiplayer.

595pts

Generation V (Unova)

Black and White pushed the narrative to new heights with a compelling villain team, no legacy Pokemon until post-game, and one of the deepest Pokedexes ever designed.

579pts

Generation VI (Kalos)

X and Y brought the franchise into full 3D for the first time, introduced Mega Evolutions, and set the games in a France-inspired region brimming with style.

576pts

Generation VIII (Galar)

Sword and Shield took the series to a Britain-inspired region, introduced the Wild Area open-world exploration, and sparked debate with the controversial Pokedex cuts.

548pts

Generation VII (Alola)

Sun and Moon reimagined the formula with Z-Moves, Island Trials replacing Gyms, and a Hawaii-inspired setting with one of the most story-driven Pokemon experiences.

506pts

Generation IV (Sinnoh)

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum deepened the mythology with the creation gods Dialga and Palkia, refined competitive battling, and delivered Platinum as one of the best Pokemon games ever.