10000 BCE
Arceus Creates the Universe
Arceus emerges from an egg and creates the universe, including Dialga (time), Palkia (space), and Giratina (antimatter). #pokemon #mythology
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
9000 BCE
Mew Appears
Mew, the ancestor of all Pokémon, appears and contains the DNA of every Pokémon species. #pokemon #legendary
8000 BCE
Creation of the Weather Trio
Groudon raises continents, Kyogre expands seas, and Rayquaza calms their conflict in the Hoenn region. #pokemon #legendary
7000 BCE
Regigigas Moves Continents
Regigigas uses its immense strength to tow continents into place, creating the regions. #pokemon #legendary
5000 BCE
Zygarde Maintains Ecosystem
Zygarde monitors the Kalos region's ecosystem, ensuring balance between life and destruction. #pokemon #legendary
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3000 BCE
The Ultimate Weapon in Kalos
AZ uses the ultimate weapon to revive his Pokémon, causing a war that devastates Kalos. #pokemon #history
2000 BCE
Creation of the Lake Guardians
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are born from the same egg as Arceus, representing knowledge, emotion, and willpower. #pokemon #legendary
1500 BCE
Ho-Oh Revives the Legendary Beasts
Ho-Oh resurrects three Pokémon as Raikou, Entei, and Suicune after the burning of the Brass Tower in Johto. #pokemon #legendary
1000 BCE
Lugia Sinks into the Whirl Islands
Lugia retreats to the Whirl Islands to avoid humans, becoming a guardian of the seas. #pokemon #legendary
500 BCE
Celebi Protects the Forest
Celebi, the time-traveling Pokémon, begins guarding the Ilex Forest in Johto. #pokemon #mythical
0 CE
Founding of the Pokémon League
The Pokémon League is established to regulate Pokémon training and battles across regions. #pokemon #league
100 CE
Discovery of the Kanto Region
Explorers map the Kanto region, discovering its diverse habitats and Pokémon species. #pokemon #region
200 CE
Construction of the Indigo Plateau
The Indigo Plateau is built as the site for the Kanto and Johto Pokémon League championships. #pokemon #league
300 CE
Formation of Team Rocket
Team Rocket is founded in Kanto with the goal of exploiting Pokémon for profit. #pokemon #villain
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400 CE
Johto Region Colonized
Settlers from Kanto establish cities in Johto, building the Bell Tower and Brass Tower. #pokemon #region
500 CE
Hoenn Region Discovered
Sailors land on the Hoenn mainland, encountering Groudon and Kyogre. #pokemon #region
600 CE
Sinnoh Region Explored
Explorers from other regions discover Sinnoh and its connection to the legendary Pokémon. #pokemon #region
700 CE
Unova Region Founded
Immigrants from other regions settle Unova, building Castelia City and the Skyarrow Bridge. #pokemon #region
800 CE
Kalos Region Established
The Kalos region is settled, with Lumiose City becoming a cultural hub. #pokemon #region
900 CE
Alola Region Inhabited
People from other regions migrate to Alola, forming the island trial system. #pokemon #region
1000 CE
Galar Region Developed
The Galar region industrializes, with the Pokémon League becoming a major sport. #pokemon #region
1100 CE
Paldea Region Discovered
Explorers find Paldea, a region rich in biodiversity and the Great Crater of Paldea. #pokemon #region
1200 CE
First Pokémon League Championship
The first official Pokémon League champion is crowned in Kanto. #pokemon #league
1300 CE
Team Magma and Aqua Formed
Teams Magma and Aqua are established in Hoenn, aiming to expand land or sea. #pokemon #villain
1400 CE
Team Galactic Founded
Team Galactic is created in Sinnoh with the goal of creating a new universe. #pokemon #villain
1500 CE
Team Plasma Emerges
Team Plasma is formed in Unova, advocating for Pokémon liberation. #pokemon #villain
1600 CE
Team Flare Established
Team Flare is founded in Kalos with the aim of creating a beautiful world. #pokemon #villain
1700 CE
Team Skull and Aether Foundation
Team Skull forms in Alola, while the Aether Foundation is established to protect Pokémon. #pokemon #villain
1800 CE
Team Yell and Macro Cosmos
Team Yell and Macro Cosmos emerge in Galar, influencing the region's Pokémon League. #pokemon #villain
1900 CE
Team Star Founded
Team Star is formed in Paldea by former students to combat bullying. #pokemon #villain
Feb 27, 1996 CE
Pokémon Red and Green Released
The first Pokémon games are released in Japan, starting the franchise. #pokemon #games
Sep 1, 1998 CE
Pokémon Anime Premieres
The Pokémon anime begins airing, following Ash Ketchum's journey. #pokemon #anime )
1999 CE
Pokémon Gold and Silver Released
The second generation introduces Johto and 100 new Pokémon. #pokemon #games
2002 CE
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Released
Third generation games set in Hoenn, featuring the Weather Trio. #pokemon #games
2006 CE
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Released
Fourth generation introduces Sinnoh and the creation trio. #pokemon #games
2010 CE
Pokémon Black and White Released
Fifth generation set in Unova, featuring the Tao trio. #pokemon #games
Oct 12, 2013 CE
Pokémon X and Y Released
Sixth generation introduces Kalos, Mega Evolution, and the legendary trio Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde. #pokemon #games
Nov 18, 2016 CE
Pokémon Sun and Moon Released
Seventh generation set in Alola, introducing regional variants and Z-Moves. #pokemon #games
Nov 15, 2019 CE
Pokémon Sword and Shield Released
Eighth generation in Galar, featuring Dynamax and the legendary Zacian and Zamazenta. #pokemon #games
Nov 18, 2022 CE
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Released
Ninth generation in Paldea, introducing Terastallization and the Paradox Pokémon. #pokemon #games
2023 CE
Area Zero Explored
Trainers delve into the Great Crater of Paldea, discovering the source of Terastal energy. #pokemon #region