Pokemons Leaked Series Timeline Explained

Pokemons Leaked Series Timeline Explained

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of Pokémon adventures under my belt, I can confidently say that the timeline of this iconic series has been as confusing as a maze filled with Magmar and Marowak. The recent leak, while intriguing, is just another piece in this vast puzzle.


The chronology of events within the Pokemon universe is intricate, far more so than many newcomers to the franchise might expect. Factors such as minor inconsistencies, misinformation among fans, and multiple timelines contribute to this complexity. However, in a rare instance for the franchise, fans were recently given a glimpse into an official, detailed breakdown of the series’ timeline (or at least part of it).

The details we’re discussing stem from a significant data breach known as “teraleak,” which took place recently this month. This massive leak occurred when an unidentified hacker infiltrated Game Freak’s internal databases earlier in the year, leading to an overwhelming release of previously unseen development content related to Pokemon spanning several decades on the internet. Apart from the personal data of more than 2,600 employees and collaborators, a variety of materials such as concept art, coding scripts, abandoned storylines, early game prototypes, and even hints about upcoming games have been exposed online.

How These Leaks Determine Part of The Pokemon Timeline

The data gleamed from these leaks is one rabbit hole, but the order of events throughout the multiple Pokemon continuities and timelines is another entirely. The leaked information regarding the main-series Pokemon timeline, as shared on Twitter by @CentroLeaks, states that the Gen 1 and Gen 3 games take place during the same year, around the same time. As fans know, the Gen 2 titles take place three years later, though the events of the Gen 4 games occur around the same time here – stated by Game Freak to take place “a little later” than the Gen 2 games. The first of the Gen 5 games, Pokemon Black and White, are then stated to occur 10 years after the events of the Gen 4 games.

The Gen 4 games appear to be set during the same period as Pokemon Gold and Silver, since they initiate with the player tuning into a news report about the agitated Gyarados in the Lake of Rage.

Pokemons Leaked Series Timeline Explained

This Isn’t The First Time Fans Have Gotten a Tip About The Pokemon Timeline

Initially, it’s essential to note that much of this isn’t entirely fresh information. For years, dedicated Pokémon theorists and enthusiasts have been exploring the concept that these games take place concurrently. This idea has been largely fueled by an old tweet from Toshinobu Matsumiya, a scenario writer at Game Freak who has been associated with the series since Gen 1. This now-deleted tweet, posted in May 2014, appeared to verify that Generations 1 and 3 coincide, while Generations 2 and 4 share the same timeframe later on in the timeline. Additionally, the tweet suggested that after the events of Pokémon Black and White, the sequels Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 also occurred around the same time as Pokémon X and Y.

Fans Should Keep in Mind That Leaked Content Is Rarely Canon Content

In contrast to this tweet, the information gathered from recent leaks provides a bit more depth to the Pokemon timeline by specifying the number of years separating events in Gens 4 and 5. Some fans might now view Matsumiya’s old tweet as supporting the timeline details that have recently surfaced, since it’s essential for followers to recognize that most leaked Pokemon documents represent content under development at the time. This implies that every leaked item should be interpreted with a fair amount of skepticism, as many design elements and storyline details were modified during the development process and final release.

In other words, while the games themselves may not offer a lot of specifics about the sequence of events in the series, this is currently the clearest and most complete overview of the main game’s timeline we have – excluding remakes, spin-offs, manga, and the main anime series. These additional elements take place in separate continuities or within different timelines even within the same continuity.

The Pokemon Timeline Remains Something of a Mystery Beyond Gen 6

Indeed, it’s worth noting that the sequence of these games doesn’t extend beyond Generation 6, as detailed by Matsumiya’s tweet. Concerning Generations 7, 8, and 9, there’s only speculation among fans to place them on the timeline, due to limited information available. What we do know is that these games follow one after the other, a fact gleaned from subtle references within the games themselves to earlier installments of the Pokemon series.

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2024-11-02 01:35