Pokémon Fun & Facts

Ah, Pokémon! Pokémon is a popular franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, and it is managed by The Pokémon Company, a joint venture between Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. The franchise was first introduced in 1996 with the release of Pokémon Red and Green (Blue in international markets) for the Game Boy.

The world of Pokémon is set in a fictional universe where humans, known as Pokémon Trainers, catch and train creatures called Pokémon to battle each other for sport. The main objective of a Pokémon Trainer is to become a Pokémon Master by traveling the world, capturing and training various Pokémon, and challenging powerful Pokémon Trainers known as Gym Leaders and the Elite Four.

The most iconic figure in Pokémon is Pikachu, an Electric-type Pokémon, which also serves as the mascot of the franchise. Over the years, the Pokémon series has expanded to include various regions, generations of Pokémon, anime series, movies, trading card games, merchandise, and mobile games like Pokémon GO.

Players of the video games usually start their journey with one of three Pokémon provided by a Pokémon Professor. They then venture into the world, capturing more Pokémon, defeating Gym Leaders, thwarting the plans of the villainous Team Rocket or other villainous teams, and ultimately striving to become a Pokémon Champion.

The Pokémon franchise has had a significant impact on popular culture and remains a beloved and enduring series enjoyed by fans of all ages worldwide.