Pokemon

Creation & Design

Pokémon was created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, inspired by Tajiri's childhood interest in collecting creatures.

Early Years

The franchise began with video games in 1996, leading to an anime series, trading card game, and various merchandise.

Character Development

Over the years, Pokémon has evolved from a simple game into a vast franchise encompassing various media, including anime, movies, and merchandise, influencing pop culture globally.

Cultural Reception

Pokémon has received critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
Aliases:
Pocket Monsters, Pokémon Creatures
Species:
Various
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Trainers, Team Rocket, Elite Four, Gym Leaders
Abilities:
Battling, Training, Evolving
Equipment:
Poké Balls, Berries, Battle Items
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Key Facts

Four-issue adaptation of the 1998 animated Warner Bros. movie

Viz ⋅ 1998

Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

1st appearance of Pokemon in U.S. comics

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