Pokemon as a series has featured many great stories, characters, and monsters over its 26 years, and the list will continue to grow with new releases and more side projects. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be released this November following Pokemon Sword and Shield as the last mainline entries in 2019. It's worth noting that Pokemon Sword and Shield had a longer lifespan than other past generations thanks to the introduction of an expansion pass including both Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra, furthering the story in Gen 8 and adding more critters to the Galar region.