Which generation of Pokémon games began with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet began Generation IX of the main Pokémon video-game series.

Released worldwide on November 18, 2022, Scarlet and Violet were Nintendo Switch role-playing games developed by Game Freak. They introduced the Paldea region and a new group of Pokémon, including the legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon.

Generation IX followed Generation VIII, which began with Pokémon Sword and Shield in 2019. The generation label is a chronological classification used for the core games, their new Pokémon, and their major gameplay systems.

Scarlet and Violet also expanded the series’ open-world design. Their story structure allowed players to pursue multiple major objectives, including Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street. The generation number is distinct from a game’s version number or release year.