Nintendo Life has just completed its Generation 9 popularity vote, the final instalment in a series of polls held to mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary later this month. The five-day survey asked readers to pick their top Paldea-era creature; the chosen Gen 9 entry will join winners from the previous eight generations in a concluding tournament at the end of February.

  • Poll schedule: each generation was featured in its own five-day poll, with Gen 9 closing out the run ahead of the anniversary celebrations.
  • What was at stake: the winning Pokémon from each generation will go head-to-head in a final vote to determine the community's all-time favourite.
  • Voter focus: entries spanned Paldea’s full roster, from starter evolutions to legendaries and fan-favourite designs, reflecting a wide range of player tastes.
  • Community momentum: the series has provided a snapshot of how preferences have shifted across decades of Pokémon designs and helped spark discussion among fans.

Keep an eye on Nintendo Life for the upcoming final poll where the nine generation winners will battle for the top spot during the Pokémon 30th anniversary festivities.

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Source: Nintendo Life