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Pokémon is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, launched by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures in 1996. Centered on fictional creatures called Pokémon, the series spans video games, trading cards, animation, films, merchandise, and competitive events. Players assume the role of Trainers who capture, battle, and trade Pokémon. It is one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises in history.

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Pokemon Worlds Closing Ceremony

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Ho-oh as it appears in the Heat Wave Arena Special Illustration Rare card

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Four Trainers make camp with their Pokemon in the Galar wilderness.

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Pokémon Wildcard protagonist in a yellow hooding looking forward

Pokémon Announces New Movie Starring Ash And Pikachu Replacements

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Pokémon Pokopia

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Ditto walking down an underwater street with a variety of Pokémon surrounding them.
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Pokémon Trading Card Game

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Pokémon Winds and Waves

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Shiny Lucario gets ready to fight on a cliffside in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Pokemon
Created by
Satoshi Taijiri, Ken Sugimori, Junichi Masuda
First TV Show
Pokémon
Video Game(s)
Pokemon Red and Blue, Pokemon Yellow, Pokemon Gold and Silver, Pokémon Crystal, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokemon Sapphire, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Pokemon Platinum, Pokemon Black and White, Pokemon Black and White 2, Pokemon X and Y, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon Winds and Waves, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Pokemon Legends Z-A
TV Show(s)
Pokémon
Character(s)
Ash Ketchum, Red, Misty, Brock, Professor Oak, James, Jessie, Cynthia, Liko, Roy

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Eevee sitting on a stone tile floor in front of a wooden door.
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Ash and Pikachu looking shocked in front of the key art for Pokemon Red and Blue.
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Pokémon Crystal Makes Long-Awaited Return After 26 Years

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Ash and Pikachu looking shocked in front of the key art for Pokemon Red and Blue.
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The player riding a horse looking at a distant tree in Wildaria.
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The Legend of Zelda

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Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Free Rare Pokémon Announced
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen fans can pick up a new free rare Pokémon in this huge new event.

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