What is the Pokémon Number 100,000?

The milestone Pokémon number 100,000 has unfortunately not yet been revealed or designated to any actual Pokémon. As of 2024, approximately only 930 different Pokémon species have been introduced across the various games, cards, and media over the past 25+ years. But this article will explore just what an important benchmark the 100,000th Pokémon would represent and the remarkable numbers that have defined the Pokémon universe so far. Let‘s take a nostalgic walk through Pokémon history and appreciate just how special crossing into 100,000+ Pokédex entries would be someday.

The Humble Beginnings

It‘s hard to believe it all started with just 151 Pokémon in the Kanto region. Pokémon Red and Blue ushered in a franchise phenomenon back in 1996 that has barely slowed since. That first generation gave us classic monsters like Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and of course the electric mouse mascot himself, Pikachu.

No one could have predicted how explosively popular Pokémon would become among kids and adults alike. The games provided a fun adventurous escape where you could scour the map for new creatures to battle and collect. I still remember the awe of seeing each new Pokémon revealed for the first time. And the satisfaction of compiling the entries into a complete Pokédex!

Building the Pokédex Generation by Generation

With the runaway success of those original Red and Blue games, Game Freak wasted no time developing fresh new regions and Pokémon to delight fans. Here‘s a quick generational breakdown of how the iconic Pokédex has expanded over the years:

• Generation I – The first 151 Kanto region Pokémon comprising Red/Blue/Yellow.

• Generation II – 100 new Johto region Pokémon in Gold/Silver totalling 251.

• Generation III – 135 new Hoenn Pokémon in Ruby/Sapphire reaching 386.

• Generation IV – 107 new Sinnoh Pokémon in Diamond/Pearl up to 493 Pokémon.

• Generation V – 156 new Unova Pokémon in Black/White topping out at 649.

• Generation VI – 72 new Kalos Pokémon starting with Chespin up to 721 Pokémon.

• Generation VII – 88 new Alola Pokémon starting with Rowlet up to 809 Pokémon.

• Generation VIII – 89 new Galar Pokémon in Sword/Shield reaching 898 Pokémon.

With the recent release of Scarlet/Violet, approximately 32 new Paldea Pokémon have been revealed so far. That brings the total count to around 930 Pokémon! With new generations coming every 3-4 years, the 100,000 threshold could be crossed in the foreseeable future.

The Strengths and Weaknesses of Pokémon Types

One key to mastering Pokémon is understanding the intricate strengths and weaknesses between the 18 different Pokémon types. Here is a quick glance at type affiliations:

Memorizing these essential type matchups helps ensure you have the tactical upper hand in battles. A water Pokémon like Blastoise will always have the edge against a fire Pokémon like Charizard, for example. The depth of the rock-paper-scissors type dynamics keeps gameplay interesting.

Just How Rare Are the Rarest Pokémon Cards?

The incredible value of the rarest Pokémon cards reveals just how insanely popular Pokémon collecting remains. Here are updated 2023 prices for some of the holy grail cards:

These prices reflect what hardcore collectors are willing to pay for pristine copies of the absolute rarest Pokémon cards in existence. But even worn copies of old holographic Charizards can fetch several thousand dollars. Verify authenticity and condition with reputable professional grading before investing significant money.

How Powerful are Pikachu‘s Z-Moves?

Pikachu‘s signature Z-Move provides some electrifying damage calculations:

• 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt – Electric type Z-Move with 195 base power
• Pikachu‘s base Special Attack stat = 230
• STAB bonus of 1.5x for Electric move = 345 modified Special Attack
• No type effectiveness bonuses
• Total max damage = 195 (base) * 345 (modified attack) / 50 (opponent defense) = 13,515 damage

For perspective, most Pokémon have between 300-400 total HP. So a single 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt from Pikachu could KO an opponent over 30x over! Of course, battles are more complex with possible resistance, buffs, debuffs, etc – but this example illustrates the sheer power of these cinematic Z-moves.

How Do Your Favorite Pokémon Stack Up?

Let‘s see how the base stats of some classic Pokémon compare:

Pokémon like Mewtwo demonstrate how legendary Pokémon are in a league of their own stats-wise. But Snorlax shows raw HP isn‘t everything, and speedsters like Greninja can still hit hard. Figuring out your dream team means finding the right balance of strengths and weaknesses.

Waiting for 100,000 and Beyond

Part of the intrigue of the Pokémon series is that with each new generation, there are always surprises waiting around the next corner. We‘re constantly getting previews of new monsters and regional variants to speculate on before the official reveal. I can only imagine what amazing Pokémon concepts the designers have planned for the future. Whatever Game Freak eventually designates as Pokémon number 100,000, it will be a special celebration of the series‘ success. Until then, the countdown continues as we cherish the pocket monsters we‘ve had the pleasure to catch so far. The journey to complete the Pokédex marches on!