What is Gen 7 Called?

Gen 7, also known as Generation VII, is the seventh installment of the Pokémon video game series, which started with Pokémon Sun and Moon, continued with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and ended with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!. This generation introduced 86 new Pokémon species and is set in the Alola region, which is based on Hawaii, marking the second time a main entry Pokémon game setting has been inspired by a U.S. state.

Introduction to Gen 7

Overview of the Generation

The seventh generation of Pokémon games built upon the foundation established by its predecessors, introducing new features and improving existing ones. The Alola region, with its unique cultural and geographical characteristics, provided a fresh backdrop for the games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gen 7 Details

1. What is the 7th Pokémon Gen? The seventh generation of Pokémon games features 86 fictional species of collectible creatures called “Pokémon” introduced to the core video game series in the 2016 Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Moon and the 2017 3DS games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
2. What is Gen 7 region? The Alola region is the setting of the seventh generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
3. Is Alola a Gen 7? Yes, Alola is the region for Gen 7, introducing 86 new Pokémon, along with 18 Alolan variants, when Pokémon Sun and Moon were released.
4. What are the Gen 7 starters? The starters of the seventh generation follow the traditional Grass/Fire/Water trio setup, with Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio.
5. Which Gen is Kalos? Kalos is Gen 6, originating from a region inspired by northern France, introducing 72 new Pokémon.
6. Is Ash 11 in Alola? Ash would have been around 12ish years old during his adventures in Alola, if he were to age actively during the series.
7. How old is Ash Ketchum? Ash Ketchum of the Pokémon anime is canonically 10 years old.
8. Which gen is Unova? Unova is Gen 5, based on the New York metropolitan area, marking the first time a main series region was based outside Japan.
9. Why Gen 7 is the best? Gen 7 introduced beneficial gameplay changes, such as being able to put every Pokémon recently caught into a party without needing to reach a Pokémon Center, and making Pokémon Boxes accessible from the main menu.
10. What is Gen 8 called? The eighth generation began with Pokémon Sword and Shield and continued with the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass DLC packs.
11. Is Cyclizar a Gen 9? Yes, Cyclizar is a dual-type Dragon/Normal Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
12. What is Gen 9 called? Gen 9 features 112 fictional species of creatures introduced in the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
13. Which is Gen 9? Gen 9 is the first generation to have Pokémon with the Bug/Dark, Grass/Fire, and Electric/Fighting type combinations, introducing the Paradox Pokémon.
14. What is the Gen 9 region? The Paldea region is the setting of the ninth generation Pokémon games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, based on the Iberian Peninsula.
15. Will there be Gen 10 Pokémon? The release for Pokémon’s Gen 10 games is likely set in late 2025, following the typical three-year life cycle of Pokémon generations.