Pokémon are a species of fictional creatures created for the Pokémon media franchise. In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. The ninth generation of the Pokémon franchise, which started with the games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, introduced 120 more species of Pokémon to the franchise.