3 of a Kind
Regional Gimmicks
In-Game Acronyms
Game Changers
Pokedex Entries
200

Squirtle, Treeko, & Chimchar

Starter Pokemon

200

Time to unleash our true potential! Thanks to this, I'll use a held item to evolve my pokemon even further! 

Mega Evolution

200

What does STAB stand for?

Same Type Attack Bonus

200

It's a good thing the physical/special split happened in this generation, or Gyarados couldn't take advantage of its amazing attack stat for any water moves!

Generation IV

200

This pokemon is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you - Yellow

Gengar

400

Klefki, Ralts, & Azumarill

Fairy-type pokemon

400

Sorry to ruffle your feathers, but my Luxray doesn't fear your Earthquake because I've used this gimmick to make it immune to your attack!

Terastilization

400

What does BST mean?

Base Stat Total

400

All the ladies enjoy this generation, considering it was the first to introduce a female player option.

Generation II

400

If a child this pokemon has made friends with is bullied, it will find the bully's house and burn it to the ground. - USUM

Drampa

600

Ditto, Beldum, & Unown

Cannot learn any TMs

600

Strike a pose! This gimmick lets my pokemon deal a huge amount of damage, so you had best get ready for an All-Out Pummeling!

Z-Crystals

600

What does HA stand for?

Hidden Ability

600

Ready for a 3-on-3 fight? Thanks to triple battles, our pokemon can duke it out even quicker in this generation!

Generation V

600

This very friendly dragon-type pokemon will hug its beloved trainer, leaving them covered in sticky slime -X

Goodra

800

Spiritomb, Eelektross, & Sableye

No weaknesses when introduced

800

Despite being meant to excite the crowds, this regional gimmick was banned in competitive events because it quickly snowballed out of control. Good thing I've got my Scarf Ditto to copy yours! 

Dynamax

800

What does IV mean?

Individual Values

800

I don't really care for battles, so it's a good thing this generation introduced pokemon contests so I can compete for style instead!

Generation III

800

It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. Packs of them follow trainers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move. - X&Y

Cacturne

1000

Golduck, Altairia, & Lickilicky

Cloud Nine as an ability

1000

This is strange... my Heracross was hit super effectively by your Razor Leaf. It must be because of this gimmick!

Inverse Battles

1000

What does PWT stand for?

Pokemon World Tournament

1000

Care for a battle against a Sky Trainer? We'll soar above the clouds in the generation's new battle mode... just ignore how your Salamence is stuck standing still.

Generation VI

1000

It has no discernable heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly - Legends: Arceus

Porygon