Pokémon
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Satoshi Tajiri's franchise, which began with two Game Boy games in 1996 and is estimated to be the highest-grossing media franchise in the world. The Pokémon Company runs it for Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures.
- Founded
- 1996
- Founder
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Owner
- The Pokémon Company
- Official site
- pokemon.com
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Key moments
February 1996
Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green launched in Japan for Game Boy.
October 1996
The Pokémon Trading Card Game debuted in Japan with its first expansion and starter pack.
1998
Pokémon arrived in North America with Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and its animated television series.
2001
Pikachu made its first balloon appearance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
July 2016
Pokémon GO launched in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
2019
Pokémon Detective Pikachu became the franchise’s first live-action movie.
January 2021
Pokémon announced P25 Music with Universal Music Group, headlined by Katy Perry for its 25th anniversary.
November 2023
Tiffany & Co. announced a Pokémon jewelry collection with artist Daniel Arsham.

