I'm interested in seeing how you guys would order your favourite generations.

Although i still play Pokemon alot, i would have to say that they are getting worse. This obviously will be because of every animal has been used and that ideas are short but my order would go.

From best to worst:
Gen #1 - Best hands down.
Gen #2 - Just as good as the first gen.
Gen #4 - Like some Pokemon.
Gen #3 - Most are terrible in my opinion.

Does the trend generally go with the release of the games?

Oh look, a rule:

# Do NOT discuss which generation or TV season of Pokémon is "the best". This is ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN due to flame wars stemming from its discussion; it also is not a fact and is always an opinion. Instead, state it as your favorite generation/season, and provide a reason other than "it is better". Claiming a Pokémon asset is better than another simply based on release date is terrible logic.