Pokemon
- Created by
- Satoshi Taijiri , Ken Sugimori , Junichi Masuda
- First Film
- Pokemon: The First Movie
- Latest Film
- Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
- First TV Show
- Pokemon
- First Episode Air Date
- April 1, 1997
- Current Series
- Pokemon
- Video Game(s)
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet , Pokémon Legends: Arceus , Pokemon Snap , Pokémon GO
- TV Show(s)
- Pokemon
Summary
Spanning over twenty-five years, Pokemon, known as Pocket Monsters in Japan, is the multimedia franchise created jointly by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. Conceptualized by Satoshi Tajiri in association with Ken Sugimori and Junichi Masuda, Pokemon is set in fictional worlds where people live together with tamable creatures known as Pokemon. Humans who catch, raise, and battle the creatures are known as Pokemon Trainers. They head out on extensive journeys across their continents to raise their Pokemon with the ultimate goal of competing in tournaments to become the champion. Pokemon spans several massive properties, from a long-running animated series to a successful trading card game, to the medium that started it all, video games. In addition, Pokemon began the "two-game" trend where two versions of a game would release and include different Pokemon/features between the versions, encouraging players to meet up with others and trade so they could "catch 'em all."
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Pokémon Horizons Teases A New, Mysterious Region
Pokémon Horizons reveals that the goal of the Ancient Adventurer was a far-off, forgotten land that's said to be a Pokémon Paradise.
You Owe Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen's Rival Blue An Apology
Blue might not be the most likable Pokémon character overall, but it's time to admit that he could have been right about one surprising thing.
Creepy Infected Ursaluna Variant Is The Perfect Halloween Pokémon
A Pokémon fan’s brilliantly horrifying depiction of a mushroom-ridden Blood Moon Ursaluna is perfectly timed for the upcoming Halloween season.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Hisuian Decidueye Tera Raid Guide
The Grass- and Fighting- type starter Pokémon, Decidueye, is a worthy foe to defeat and capture in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids.
One Underrated Bug Pokémon Showed The True Darkness Of The Pokémon World
One run-of-the-mill Bug-type Pokémon is actually highly valuable in the Pokémon anime, and that made the true darkness of that world emerge.
Van Gogh Pikachu Proves Pokémon TCG Collectors Need To Slow Down
Pokémon TCG’s crossover featuring Pikachu as Van Gogh ran out of stock immediately, but those who paid over the odds are going to regret it.
You Can Finally Beat Pokémon S&V's Teal Mask DLC Now (1 Month Later)
A key issue could make it impossible to complete The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but the problem has finally been addressed.
Only One Era of Pokémon Proved How to Make Team Rocket Legitimately Scary Again
The XY era of the anime saw Team Rocket with some major technological upgrades, which made them much more of a threat than they had been.
One Of Ash's Strongest Pokémon Has a Move That Would Absolutely Break the Games
Ash's Froakie had a special technique that it used with great regularity, but if that technique was in the games, Froakie would be unstoppable.
Detective Pikachu Returns: All Local Concerns (& How To Solve Them)
There are several Local Concerns throughout Detective Pikachu Returns and finishing all of them is necessary to 100% complete the game.
5 Cool Pokémon Items You Will Probably Never Be Able To Find
The Pokémon franchise has introduced hundreds of items over the years, but some of the most interesting have never been available to players.
Every Pokémon Movie In Order (And The Best Way To Watch Them)
There are many animated Pokémon movies which have been released over the franchise's 25 year run. Here's the proper order to watch them.
Pokémon: Every League Championship Ash Participated In (& Where He Placed)
Ash competes in plenty of League Championships throughout his time in the Pokémon anime and even wins some of them, thanks to his skill as a Trainer.
Pokémon GO: Sinnoh Stone Evolution Guide
Sinnoh Stones are an incredibly rare evolutionary item in Pokémon GO, with over 18 unique Pokémon in total that evolve by using these special items.
Move Over Pikachu - Team Rocket's Ticket to Riches Was Under Their Noses the Whole Time
Team Rocket spends a lot of time trying to steal Pikachu, but they already have a far rarer and more valuable Pokémon they're neglecting.
Only One Pokémon is Actually True Evil, & It's Not One Fans Would Expect
A Pokémon acting on its own evil desires became a menace in the Pokémon anime, and it proves how terrifying a truly evil Pokémon would really be.
Detective Pikachu Returns: All Quiz Professor Locations (& Answers)
The Quiz Professor can be found throughout four chapters of Detective Pikachu Returns and each time she will have 3 questions to solve.
Pokémon: Ash's 15 Best Rivals, Ranked
Ash Ketchum has made many rivals throughout his journey as a Pokémon trainer. Which of his many rivals are the best, and why?
One Set of Pokémon Starters is Literally God-Tier, & Their Mythic Origin Proves It
Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup may seem to have humble beginnings, but they're all inspired by deities from pantheons around the world.
Ash's Strongest Pokémon Was Actually Created by the Series' Version of Naruto
Ash and his Pokémon have been through a lot of training, but one of the most important training sessions was with a Naruto-inspired Ninja.