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Photo : Pokémon Diamond and Pearl / Game Freak

Generation: IV

Number of new Pokémon: 107

Released for the DS, PokémonDiamond and Pearl upped the ante in almost every sense, and Platinum expanded upon them both to bring even more boss battles than ever before. The gym leaders usually have stronger Pokémon, and making your way through the game becomes significantly harder as you progress.

All three starter Pokémon all have their strengths and weaknesses, but being able to take advantage of Starling early in the game helps give you a leg-up on your opponents.
- Release : 2006
- Developer : Game Freak
- Platform : Nintendo DS
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Photo : Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire / Game Freak

Generation: III

Number of new Pokémon: 135

Ruby and Sapphire didn't sell as well as Red and Blue (orGold and Silver, for that matter) but it still has its share of fans. Released on the Game Boy Advance, it featured an entirely new roster of Pokémon as well all the returning favorites. One of the biggest changes these games introduced was the new double battle system, which let parties use two Pokémon at the same time.

But while the previous games were compatible with each other, Ruby and Sapphire was released on the Game Boy Advance, meaning these games couldn't be linked with the previous generations.
- Release : 2002
- Developer : Game Freak
- Platform : Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS
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Generation: V

Number of new Pokémon:156

With the option to play on both easy and hard difficulty settings, the Generation V games featured some of the most memorable battles in the series. In addition to adding a host of new Pokémon, Black and White also sprinkled in a handful of original gameplay features, including real seasons, animated sprites, and a new triple-battle system.

Black and White tended to deviate more from the traditional platforming elements of previous games in favor of a more traditional RPG format. These games also featured an arguably higher learning curve, as all the new editions meant there were more features to master. Additionally, the emergence of the Challenge Modes made the games even harder.
- Release : 2011
- Developer : Game Freak
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Photo : Pokémon Gold and Silver / Game Freak

Generation: II

Number of new Pokémon: 100

Expanding upon the original games and (finally) bringing the Poke pals into a fully-colored world,Gold and Silver featured many of the same elements as Red and Blue but expanded upon the gameplay and number of collectibles.

While the linear gameplay is often considered on the lighter side, grinding and leveling your Pokémon was often found to be more of a challenge, which was a small departure from the previous games. Released as an enhanced version of Gold and Silver,Pokémon Crystal kept many of the same elements but added a few new additions to the mix.
- Release : 2000
- Developer : Game Freak
- Platform : Game Boy Color, Game Boy
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