Pokémon, known in Japan as Pocket Monsters (though the name "Pokémon" was also later introduced in Japan), is a series created by Nintendo and Game Freak which started as a video game series, but was adapted into other media, including it's popular anime series and trading card game.
The series is centered around the titular creatures, little monsters that are caught and trained to battle by Pokémon Trainers. The first game features 151 Pokémon, with each later game introducing many new ones. The current list counts 1025 Pokémon based on the National Pokédex registration.
(When not specified, the original Japanese title is the same as the western one, only with "Pocket Monsters" instead of "Pokémon" for the most part)
Main Games[]
The main, or "core" series consists in 9 games, each one coming in two versions, followed by one or two extra versions, for a total of 27 original main series releases (not counting the western Pokémon Red and Blue as different versions), plus five remakes coming in two versions each, for a total of 37 main series releases. Each core series game features all Pokémon released to that point, but only some are normally available in each one of them, since each version of a generation features some exclusive ones, only available through trading from other versions, some only obtainable through trading from a previous generation game, and a few only given away through special events such as Nintendo exhibitions or giveaways. Third versions usually feature slight changes and occasionally new modes and characters, but they feature the same Pokémon list as the main game they're based on, only with a different combination of version-exclusive Pokémon. Each main game and its updates is called "Generation", so Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow are the First Generation games and so on.
The core series games are:
Mewtwo, one of the main legendary Pokémon.
Pocket Monsters: Red and Pocket Monsters: Green (Feburary 27th, 1996) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. The original Japanese release, it features 151 Pokémon. (Starters: Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle; Legendary: Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, Mewtwo).
Pocket Monsters: Blue (October 15th, 1996) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. First regular update, featurng slightly improved graphics and sound.
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version (September 28th, 1998) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. The first international release, it uses the game engine from Blue, but the two versions feature the same version-exclusive Pokémon from
Red, the protagonist of the first game.
Red and Green respectively. These are usually considered just localizations of the previous three versions, and not actual new versions.
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (September 12th, 1998) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. Originally released in Japan as Pocket Monsters: Pikachu, this version features Pikachu as the only starter Pokémon, referencing the anime, and has some other changes.
Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version (November 21st, 1999) for Game Boy Color and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. Featuring 100 new Pokémon, bringing the total up to 251. There are some minor differences in the various localizations of the game. (Starters: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile; Legendary: Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh).
Pokémon Crystal Version (December 14th, 2000) for Game Boy Color and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, the first 3 starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version (November 21st, 2002) for Game Boy Advance. Featuring 135 new Pokémon, bringing the total up to 386. (Starters: Treecko, Mudkip, Torchic; Legendary: Latias, Latios, Regice, Registeel, Regirock, Groundon, Kyogre, Rayquaza)
Pokémon Emerald Version (September 16th, 2004) for Game Boy Advance
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Versions (September 28th, 2006) for Nintendo DS. Featuring 107 new Pokémon, bringing the total up to 493. (Starters: Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup; Legendary: Azelf, Mespirit, Uxie, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Cresselia, Darkrai, Manaphy, Phione, Heatran, Regigigas, Shaymin, and Arceus)
Pokémon Platinum Version (September 13th, 2008) for Nintendo DS
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version (September 18th, 2010) for Nintendo DS. Featuring 156 new Pokémon, bringing the total up to 649. (Starters: Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott; Legendary: Victini, Cobalian, Terrakion, Virizion, Keldeo, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem, Meloetta, Genesect)
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 (June 23rd, 2012) for Nintendo DS
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (October 12th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS. Featuring 72 new Pokémon, bringing the total up to 721. (Starters: Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie; Legendary: Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion)
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (November 18th, 2016) for Nintendo 3DS. Featuring 81 new Pokémon, bringing the total up to 802. (Starters: Rowlet, Litten, Popplio; Legendary: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow)
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon (November 17th, 2017) for Nintendo 3DS.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield (November 15th, 2019) for Nintendo Switch. (Starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble; Legendary: Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Kubfu, Urshifu, Regielecki, Regidrago, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex). While no third game is planned, the games received two expansions:
The Isle of Armor (June 17th, 2020)
The Crown Tundra (October 23rd, 2020)
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet (November 18th, 2022) for Nintendo Switch. (Starters: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly; Legendary: Koraidon, Miraidon)
Remakes[]
Five remakes were released, adding elements from then-current generation games, and usually making it possible to trade Pokémon with them. These are:
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version (January 29th, 2004) for Game Boy Advance
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version (September 12th, 2009) for Nintendo DS
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (November 21st, 2014) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! (November 16th, 2018) for Nintendo Switch. Remakes of Pokémon Yellow Version, these games don't feature backwards compatibility with previous titles.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl (November 19th, 2021) for Nintendo Switch
Secondary Games[]
Many other games were released that while not part of the core series, are relevant to the franchise, being released on Nintendo consoles, some times featuring connectivity with core games and in some cases even introducing new Pokémon before their actual debut in the core series. These are:
Stadium Games[]
These are games centered around singular trainer battles, therefore lacking most of the RPG gameplay:
Pocket Monsters' Stadium (August 1st, 1998) for Nintendo 64. Only released in Japan, it only features 42 playable Pokémon from the First Generation, though all 151 are viewable in other game modes.
Pokémon Stadium (April 30th, 1999) for Nintendo 64. Known in Japan as Pocket Monsters' Stadium 2, it's an updated version of the first stadium game, featuring all 151 Pokémon available for battle.
Pokémon Stadium 2 (December 14th, 2000) for Nintendo 64. Known in Japan as Pocket Monsters' Stadium Gold and Silver, it features all 251 Pokémon from Generation II.
Pokémon Colosseum (November 21st, 2003) for GameCube. Featuring more RPG elements and including the Pokémon from Generation III.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (August 4th, 2005) for GameCube. A sort of sequel to Colosseum, it still features Pokémon from Generation III.
Pokémon Battle Revolution (December 14th, 2006) for Wii. Featuring Pokémon from Generation IV.
Puzzle games[]
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge (September 21st, 2000) for Game Boy Color and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. Known as Pokémon de Panepon in Japan, it's a crossover with the Panel de Pon series.
Pokémon Puzzle League (September 25th, 2000) for Nintendo 64, Wii Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online. Basically a home console version of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge featuring characters from the anime series, it was only released in North America and Europe.
Pokémon Trozei! (October 20th, 2005) for Nintendo DS. Puzzle game known as Pokémon Link! in Europe.
Pokémon Battle Trozei (March 12th, 2014) for Nintendo 3DS. Known as Pokémon Link: Battle! in Europe.
Pokémon Shuffle (February 18th, 2015) for Nintendo 3DS. free-to-play puzzle game. Later also released for iOS and Android as Pukémon Shuffle Mobile, with only slight differences.
Pokémon Picross (December 2nd, 2015) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon mini[]
Pokémon is possibly the only franchise to receive its own dedicated game console, the Pokémon mini, released on December 14, 2001.
Only the four launch games were released worldwide. Games released for this console are:
Pokémon Party mini (December 14th, 2001), a party game featuring 6 minigames.
Pokémon Zany Cards (December 14th, 2001), a card game.
Pokémon Pinball mini (December 14th, 2001), a pinball game.
Pokémon Puzzle Collection (December 14th, 2001), a collection of 4 original puzzle games.
Pokémon Shock Tetris (March 21st, 2002), a Pokémon-themed Tetris game. Only released in Japan and as Pokémon Tetris in Europe.
Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2 (April 26th, 2002), collection of 4 new puzzle games. Only released in Japan.
Pokémon Race mini (July 19th, 2002), a platformer racing game. Only released in Japan.
Pichu Bros. mini (October 18th, 2002), party game featuring 6 minigames and starring the Pichu Bros. from the anime. Only released in Japan.
Togepi's Great Adventure (October 18th, 2002), puzzle-adventure game starring Togepi. Only released in Japan.
Pokémon Breeder mini (December 14th, 2002), a pet simulation game. Only released in Japan.
Pokémon Box[]
Utility softwares used to store Pokémon from the core games.
Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire (May 30th, 2003) for GameCube. Compatible with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire through link cable.
My Pokémon Ranch (March 25th, 2008) for Wii. Compatible with Generation IV games.
Pokémon Bank (December 25th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS. Available through Nintendo eShop and compatible with Generation VI and VII games.
Poké Transporter (December 25th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS. An extension to Pokémon Bank used to transfer Pokémon from Generation V and the Virtual Console versions of Generation I and II.
Pokémon HOME (February 12th, 2020) for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. Compatible with Pokémon GO, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, and Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team (November 17th, 2005) for Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS respectively. They feature Pokémon from Generation III. A demo version of Blue Rescue Team titled Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gold Rescue Team was released for PC exclusively in South Korea in 2007.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (September 13th, 2007) for Nintendo DS. Featuring Pokémn from Generation IV.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (April 18th, 2009) for Nintendo DS. An update to Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Light Adventure Squad! (August 4th, 2009) for WiiWare. Only released in Japan.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (November 23rd, 2012) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (September 17th, 2015) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (March 6th, 2020) for Nintendo Switch. A remake of Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
Pokémon Ranger[]
Series of action-adventure games for Nintendo DS:
Pokémon Ranger (March 23rd, 2006)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (March 20th, 2008)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (March 6th, 2010)
Pokémon Rumble[]
Action-adventure games starring toy versions of Pokémon.
Pokémon Rumble (June 16th, 2009) for WiiWare
Pokémon Rumble Blast (August 11th, 2011) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Rumble U (April 24th, 2013) for Wii U
Pokémon Rumble World (April 8th, 2015) for Nintendo 3DS. Free-to-play downloadable game. A physical copy was also later released.
Pokémon Rumble Rush (May 15th, 2019) for Android and iOS. Service ended on July 22nd, 2020.
Other games:[]
Pokémon Pikachu (March 27th, 1998), a virtual pet toy and pedometer.
Hey You, Pikachu! (December 12th, 1998) for Nintendo 64. Known in Japan as Pikachu Genki Dechu, it's a pet simulation game, where the player gets to raise and train a Pikachu, also being able to talk to it through the N64's Voice Recognition Unit, which came bundled with the game. It features a total of 18 Pokémon from Generation I, plus one (Togepi) from Generation II.
Pokémon Card GB (December 18th, 1998) for Game Boy Color and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. Video game simulating the card game, it's known as Pokémon Trading Card Game outside Japan.
Pokémon Snap (March 21st, 1999) for Nintendo 64, Wii Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online. A first person rail shooter where the player has to take photos of Pokémon.
Pokémon Pinball (April 14th, 1999) for Game Boy Color. A pinball game themed after the Pokémon series and including a special rumble feature.
Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS (November 21st, 1999), a color version of Pokémon Pikachu. It also features infrared communication with Generation II games.
Pokémon Card GB2: Great Rocket-Dan Sanjo! (March 28th, 2001) for Game Boy Color. Only released in Japan.
Pokémon Channel (July 18th, 2003) for GameCube. A pet simulation game, considered a spiritual successor to Hey You, Pikachu! The game also includes an emulated Pokémon mini, complete with all games available at the time and a new one: Snorlax's Lunch Time.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (August 1st, 2003) for Game Boy Advance. New Pinball game based on Generation III games.
Pokémon Dash (December 2nd, 2004) for Nintendo DS. A racing game.
PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS (May 10th, 2005) for Nintendo DS. A fishing game only released in limited edition only in Japan.
Pokéwalker (September 12th, 2009), pedometer device released alongside Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, and featuring compatibility with the games.
Pokémon Card Game Online (November 20th, 2009) for Browsers. Only released in Japan and based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (December 5th, 2009) for Wii. An action-adventure game starring Pokémon from Generation IV games.
Pokémon Dream World (September 18th, 2010) for PC. Browser-based online game, featuring connectivity with Generation V games. Service closed on January 14th, 2014.
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure (April 21st, 2011) for Nintendo DS. A typing game.
Pokédex 3D (June 6th, 2011) for Nintendo 3DS. A utility software letting players view their Pokémon in 3D. It features 153 Pokémon from Generation V.
Pokédex 3D Pro (July 14th, 2012) for Nintendo 3DS. Updated version of Pokédex 3D featuring all Pokémon from Generation V.
Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS (August 5th, 2011) for Nintendo DS. Game to teach players how to play the card game, it was only released in Japan.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (November 12th, 2011) for Wii. Second PokéPark game, it features Pokémon from Generation V.
Pokémon Conquest (March 19th, 2012) for Nintendo DS. Titled Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition in Japan, it's a crossover with Nobunaga's Ambition.
Pokémon Dream Radar (June 23rd, 2012) for Nintendo 3DS. Known as Pokemon AR Searcher, is a first person shooter using Augmented Reality view.
Pokédex for iOS (December 6th, 2012), smartphone version of Pokédex 3D.
Pokémon Tretta Lab (August 10th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS. Portable adaptation of the arcade game Pokémon Tretta, featuring a special accessory.
The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon (June 5th, 2014) for Nintendo 3DS. An action game featuring characters from Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, and only released in Japan for a limited time through Nintendo eShop.
Pokémon Art Academy (June 19th, 2014) for Nintendo 3DS. A Pokémon-themed Art Academy game.
Pokkén Tournament (July 16th, 2015) for Arcade. A fighting game. Also released for Wii U on March 18th, 2016 and for Nintendo Switch on September 22nd, 2017 with some enhancements, titled Pokkén Tournament DX. A limited edition Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card is also released with the Wii U version of the game.
Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo (February 3rd, 2016) for Nintendo 3DS. Shorter, downloadable version of Detective Pikachu.
Pokémon GO (July 6th, 2016) for iOS and Android. A location-based game. While not released on Nintendo consoles it features connectivity with main series games.
Detective Pikachu (March 23rd, 2018) for Nintendo 3DS. A detective game, not being titled "Pokémon" it might be considered a series on its own. A Detective Pikachu amiibo figure was released alongside the game.
Pokémon Quest (May 29th, 2018) for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. An action-adventure game with Pokémon from Generation I in a cube-shaped art style.
Pokémon Mezastar (September 17th, 2020) for Arcade
Pokémon Café Mix (June 24th, 2020) for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Renamed to Pokémon Café ReMix with a major update on October 28th, 2021.
New Pokémon Snap (April 30th, 2021) for Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Unite (July 21st, 2021) for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. An Android beta launched in Canada on March 1st, 2021.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (January 28th, 2022) for Nintendo Switch. Game merging core Pokémon gameplay with action RPG elements, set in ancient times in Hisui region. Introduces Legendary Pokémon Enamorus.
Detective Pikachu Returns (October 6th, 2023) for Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025) for Nintendo Switch
A Nintendo DS tech demo starring Pikachu was also shown at E3 2004, but never released to the public.
Minor Games[]
Many other games were released and these are:
LCD games[]
Pokémon Poké Ball (1999), LCD game by Tiger Electronics, shaped like a Poké Ball.
Pokémon Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee (1999), LCD game by Hasbro.
Pokémon Cyclone 2 (2000), LCD game by Tiger Electronics, allowing both single player and two-player games.
Pokémon Cyber Pokédex (2006)
Pokémon Cyber SuperBall (2006), LCD game by Bandai shaped like a Poké Ball, coming in various variants. It can also be connected to the Cyber Pokédex.
Pokémon Digital Poké Ball D & P (2008), LCD game by Bandai shaped like a Poké Ball.
Eevee x Tamagotchi (January 26th, 2019), virtual pet.
Many Pokédex toys were also released through the years by various companies.
PC games[]
Pokémon Play It! (1999), a game teaching how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Only released in Europe and North America, included in the 2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set of the card game.
Pokémon Project Studio Red and Pokémon Project Studio Blue (November 9th, 1999), drawing software featuring Generation I Pokémon and characters from the anime. It comes in two versions, each one with exclusive drawings.
Pokémon Play It! Version 2 (2000), sequel to the first Play It game. Only released in Europe and North America, included in the Thunderstorm Gift Box for the card game.
PokéROM (2000), a series of educational games only released in Japan.
Pokémon Masters Arena (January 1st, 2004), a compilation of 8 minigames, only released in North America.
Pokémon Team Turbo (October 28th, 2005), a racing game only released in North America.
Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off, Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher, and Pokémon Seek & Find (2006), online. Three Flash-based games developed for the 10th Anniversary Perdue Farms promotion.
Pokémon PC Master (June 20th, 2006), an educational game only released in North America.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online (March 24th, 2011), simulation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, focusing on online play.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live (2022), successor to Pokémon Trading Card Game Online; a beta version was released only in North America on February 22, 2022.
Arcade games[]
Dance! Pikachu (December 1999). A rhythm game.
Pikachu's Great Surfing Adventure (2000). A driving game.
Pokémon: Crayon Kids (July 2001). An art training game.
Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down! (2006). A medal game.
Pokémon Battrio (July 14th, 2007). Game focusing mainly on single battles in the vein of the Stadium games. It received four updates:
Pokémon Battrio +
Pokémon Battrio S
Pokémon Battrio 0
Pokémon Battrio V
Pokémon Get Round and Round (April 2010). A medal game.
Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal! (2010). A medal game.
Pokémon Medal World (January 17th, 2012). A medal game.
Pokémon Tretta (July 14th, 2012). A sequel to Battrio, it received four updates:
Pokémon Tretta Fes
The Pokémon Tretta
Pokémon Tretta Ultimate
Pokémon Tretta Ultimate Z
Pokémon: Battle Nine (July 8th, 2014). A medal game.
Pokémon Card Game Gacha (2014). A Gashapon game.
Pokémon Ga-Olé (July 7th, 2016). Sequel to Battrio and Tretta.
Sega Pico games[]
(All these are educational games released on the Sega Pico console)
Pokémon: Catch the Numbers! (July 23rd, 2002) for Sega Pico
Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana! (November 17th, 2003) for Sega Pico
Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone - Pokémon Loud Battle! (July 16th, 2004) for Sega Pico
Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle! (October 1st, 2005) for Advanced Pico Beena
Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game (April 21st, 2007) for Advanced Pico Beena
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze! (September 17th, 2009) for Advanced Pico Beena
Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet! (December 4th, 2010) for Advanced Pico Beena
Mobile games[]
Pokémate (June 5th, 2006), a virtual pet game.
Pokémon Say Tap? (July 15th, 2011), a rhythm game.
Pokédex for iOS (December 6th, 2012), a software based on Pokédex 3D Pro.
Pokémon TV (November 2010), a free video service providing select episode of the Pokémon anime.
Camp Pokémon (October 21st, 2014), a collection of minigames.
Pokémon Style (February 15th, 2015), a game for Android.
Dancing? Pokémon Band (June 30th, 2015) for iOS and Android, A free promotional rythm game. Only available in the store up to September 30th, 2015, and could only be played until October 29th, 2015.
Pokémon Photo Booth (February 24th, 2016) for iOS and Android. Free software released to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary.
Pokémon Duel (April 12th, 2016) for Android and iOS. A strategy board game. Known in Japan as Pokémon Comaster. Discontinued on October 31st, 2019.
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump (May 23rd, 2017) for iOS and Android. A game focused on training Magikarp.
Pokémon Playhouse (September 21st, 2017) for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. A game targeted toward young children.
Pokémon Masters (August 29th, 2019) for iOS and Android. Renamed Pokémon Masters EX with Update 2.0.0 on August 25th, 2020.
Pokémon Wave Hello (October 15th, 2019) for Google Pixel 4. A free app promoting Generation VIII games.
Pokémon Tower Battle (December 23rd, 2019), a Facebook Gaming game, it can be played from any device.
Pokémon Medallion Battle (December 23rd, 2019), a Facebook Gaming game, it can be played from any device.
Pokémon Smile (June 17th, 2020) for iOS and Android
Pokémon Sleep (July 17th, 2023) for iOS and Android
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (2024) for iOS and Android
Films & TV[]
An anime series was created to promote the games. It stars Ash Ketchum, a Pokémon trainer mostly based on the protagonist from Generation I games, and co-stars his Pikachu, who quickly became the mascot for the entire franchise. They star from the original anime up to Pokémon Journeys. The tv series influenced the game series in some minor ways, and as a form of promotion some Pokémon from upcoming generations were also introduced before their debut in the games. The TV series is divided into seven subseries loosely based on the various games, but unlike those it's written as a single continuous story.
Ash Ketchum, the main character of the original Pokémon anime.
The anime series and it's subseries are: Note: here are counted all original Japanese episodes, though international releases excluded some of them.
Pokémon (April 1st, 1997 - Ongoing), currently counting over 1200 episodes. Its subseries are:
Pokémon original series (April 1st, 1997 - November 14th, 2002), based on games from Generations I and II. It consists in 274 episodes, plus 2 episodes left out of the regular numbering due to scheduling problems and aired as specials instead, though they are considered regular episodes outside Japan.
Pokémon Advanced Generation (November 21st, 2002 - September 14th, 2006), based on games from Generation III. It counts 192 episodes, plus one that was produced and cancelled before airing.
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (September 28th, 2006 - September 9th, 2010), based on games from Generation IV. It counts 191 episodes.
Pokémon: Best Wishes (September 23rd, 2010 - September 26th, 2013), based on games from Generation V and known as Pokémon: Black & White outside Japan. It counts 142 episodes plus two cancelled ones.
Pokémon XY (October 17th, 2013 - November 10th, 2016), based on games from Generation VI. It counts 140 episodes. Starting with episode 93 (October 29th, 2015), the series changed title to Pokémon XY & Z.
Pokémon Sun & Moon (November 17th, 2016 - November 3rd, 2019), based on games from Generation VII, it counts 146 episodes.
Pokémon Journeys (November 17th, 2019 - December 16th, 2022) simply titled Pocket Monsters in Japan, it takes place in different regions all over the Pokémon World. It counts 136 episodes. Four special episodes collectively titled The Arceus Chronicles were released from January 21st to 28th, 2022 exclusively through on-demand services. Additionally, one special episode titled The Distant Blue Sky was released December 23rd, 2022, and eleven special episodes titled To Be a Pokémon Master released from January 13th to March 24th, 2023.
Pokémon Horizons (April 14th, 2023 - present), based on games from Generation IX. It stars a new cast of main characters with Liko and Roy, as they travel across different regions all over the Pokémon World with the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Many additional episodes and specials aired occasionally as side cartoons, starring characters different than Ash, and sometimes based on games outside the core series. Many of these were released outside Japan as the additional series Pokémon Chronicles.
The series also received a series of 23 animated theatrical movies, released annually. The first 19 movies take place in-continuity with the TV series while later movies have their own continuity with Ash, and are:
Pokémon: The First Movie (July 18th, 1998)
Pokémon: The Movie 2000 (July 17th, 1999)
Pokémon 3: The Movie (July 8th, 2000)
Pokémon 4ever (July 7th, 2001)
Pokémon Heroes (July 13th, 2002)
Pokémon - Jirachi: Wish Maker (July 19th, 2003)
Pokémon - Destiny Deoxys (July 17th, 2004)
Pokémon - Lucario and The Mystery of Mew (July 16th, 2005)
Pokémon Ranger and The Temple Of the Sea (July 15th, 2006)
Pokémon - The Rise of Darkrai (July 14th, 2007)
Pokémon - Girantina and the sky warrior (July 19th, 2008)
Pokémon - Arceus and The Jewel of Life (July 18th, 2009)
Pokémon - Zoroark: Master of Illusions (July 10th, 2010)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram and Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (July 16th, 2011), two movies screened back-to-back in theaters, and collectively considered the fourteenth movie in the series.
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (July 14th, 2012)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and The Legend Awakened (July 13th, 2013)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Desturction (July 19th, 2014)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (July 18th, 2015)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna (July 16th, 2016)
Pokémon the Movie 20: I choose you! (July 15th, 2017)
Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story (July 13th, 2018), known as Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us outside Japan.
Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (July 12th, 2019)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (December 25th, 2020)
Four TV specials also aired, sometimes considered movie entries in the series. These are:
Mewtwo Returns (December 30th, 2000), a sequel to The First Movie.
The Legend of Thunder! (December 30th, 2001)
The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (April 29th, 2006)
Pokémon Origins (October 2nd, 2013), the only movie unrelated to the anime series, it's based on Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and follows the games more closely than the anime.
Additional animated miniseries are:
Pokémon Generations (September 16th - December 23th, 2016), 18-episode anime series based on the first six generations of games, released on YouTube.
POKÉTOON (June 5th, 2020 - December 28th, 2021), a series of 8 animated shorts originally posted on the Pokémon Kids TV Japan YouTube channel.
Pokémon Evolutions (September 9th - December 23rd, 2021), 8-episode anime series showcasing moments from the main games in the series.
Bidoof's Big Stand (January 11th, 2022), a single animated short released on the Pokémon Company official YouTube channels.
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow (May 18th - June 22nd, 2022), three-episode anime series featuring an original story set in the Hisui region from Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Pokémon: Path to the Peak (August 11th, 2023)
Pokémon: Paldean Winds (September 6th, 2023)
Pokémon Concierge (December 28th, 2023)
A live action movie based on the game Detective Pikachu was also released:
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (May 3rd, 2019)
Publications[]
Manga[]
Pokémon: Pocket Monsters (1996 - 2003), simply known as Pocket Monsters in Japan, it's the first work derived from the games, predating the anime. Based on the Generation I and II games, it stars a Pokémon Trainer called Red and his Clefairy. Originally serialized on CoroCoro Magazine, it was also collected in volumes. It received seven sequel series:
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire (2003 - 2006), based on games from Generation III.
Pocket Monsters DP (2007 - 2009), based on games from Generation IV.
Pocket Monsters HGSS (2010 - 2011), based specifically on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Pocket Monsters BW (2011 - 2013), based on games from Generation V.
Pocket Monsters XY (2014 - 2016), based on games from Generation VI.
Pocket Monsters Sun Moon (2016 - 2019), based on games from Generation VII.
Pocket Monsters Aniki (2020 - 2021), based on games from Generation VIII. Published on CoroCoro Special and CoroCoro Aniki magazines.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu (1997 - 2000), loosely based on select episode of the TV series.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All (1997 - 2001), an original story starring a Pokémon Trainer named Shu and his Pikachu.
Pokémon Adventures (1997 - Ongoing), titled Pocket Monsters Special in Japan, it's based on the various core games and currently counts 62 issues.
Pokémon Zensho (April 1998), based on Pokémon Red and Blue, it follows their plot more closely than most other adaptations in the series.
Mewtwo Strikes Back! (1998), based on The First Movie.
Pokémon Card GB The Comix (1998), based on the Game Boy game Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Magical Pokémon Journey (1998 - 2003), original story starring a Pikachu. It received a sequel series:
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo Pretty (2003 - 2006)
Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth (1999), based on The Movie 2000.
How I Became a Pokémon Card (1999 - 2001), a manga showing the stories behind some illustrations on Pokémon cards.
Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (2000), based on Pokémon 3: The Movie.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys (2000 - 2001), based on Pokémon Gold and Silver, it was cancelled prematurely.
Aim to Be a Card Master!! (December 2000), an original story starring a boy named Kenta, who wants to become a great player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Celebi: a Timeless Encounter (2001), based on Pokémon 4Ever.
Ash and Pikachu (2001 - 2006), based on select episode of the TV series.
Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios (2002), based on the movie Pokémon Heroes.
Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo (January - March 2003), based on Pokémon Colosseum.
Pokémon Reader: a series of children books adapting episodes of the Pokémon anime. They are:
The Haunted Gym (September 2002), based on "A Ghost of a Chance".
Let It Snow! (December 2002), based on "Freeze Frame".
Pikachu in Love (January 2003), based on "A Better Pill to Swallow".
Togepi Springs Into Action! (February 2003), based on "Houndoom's Special Delivery".
Catch That Wobbuffet! (March 2003), based on "The Wayward Wobbuffet".
Get Well, Pikachu! (October 2003), based on "Get the Show on the Road!"
Snack Attack! (January 2004), based on "You Never Can Taillow".
Time Out For Torchic (October 2004), based on "A Ruin With a View!"
Jirachi: Wish Maker (July 19th, 2003), based on the movie of the same name.
Destiny Deoxys (2004), based on the movie Pokémon - Destiny Deoxys.
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon XD: Whirlwind of Darkness (2005), manga serving as a walkthrough for the game Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Pokémon Battle: Pikachu's big exciting adventure (2005), an adaptation of the anime.
Pokémon Battle Frontier (2005 - 2007), based on games from Generation III.
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon Ranger -The 1st Mission- (April 2006), serving as a prelude to Pokémon Ranger.
Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger (2006 - 2007), based on Pokémon Ranger.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team (2006 - 2007), based on Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
The Rise of Darkrai (2007), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! (2007 - 2009), series created by the same author as Pokémon Battle Frontier, based on games from Generation IV.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jou's Big Adventure (2008), based on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008), based on the movie of the same name.
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 (March 28th, 2008), original story starring a boy named Hioriwho leads a double life as the mysterious thief known as "Pokémon 7". It received a sequel manga:
Phantom Thief! Pokémon V (2012)
Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: The Road to Top Ranger (April - June 2008), based on Pokémon Ranger.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team (August 28th, 2008), based on Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl (2008 - 2009), based on the Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl TV series.
Pokémon Quiz Puzzle Land Pikachu is a Famous Detective (2008 - 2009), an original story starring a detective Pikachu (unrelated to Detective Pikachu works).
Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009), based on the movie of the same name.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! (2009), an original story starring a schoolboy named Yu, who competitively plays the Nintendo DS game Pokémon Platinum Version.
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! (2009 - 2010), based on the arcade game Pokémon Battrio.
Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon Try Adventure (2010 - 2011), an original story starring a group of three Pokémon trainers.
White—Victini and Zekrom (2011), based on the movie of the same name.
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W (August 26th, 2011), based on Pokémon Black and White.
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder (October 28th, 2011), based on Pokémon Black and White.
Pokémon RéBURST (2011 - 2012), an original story starring a boy named Ryouga, who has the ability to turn into a Pokémon-human hybrid by using a special technique called Burst.
Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (2012), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ (2012), comic based on Pokémon Conquest and released online.
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ (November 28th, 2012), based on Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013), based on the movie of the same name.
Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners (July 26th, 2013), based on Pokémon Black and White.
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King (March 25th, 2014), an original story starring a Pokémon trainer named Akira and his Charizard.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom (January 23rd, 2015), two parallel mangas based respectively on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (July 18th, 2015), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokemon Stories Together with Pikachu! (2015 - 2016), original stories starring a Pikachu.
Pocket Monsters Horizon (February 28th, 2017), original story starring a trainer named Akira and his Rockruff.
Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! (May 2017), based on the movie of the same name.
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us - Zeraora (July 13th, 2018), based on the movie of the same name.
Pocket Monsters Pikavui's Soothing DAYS (April 30th, 2019 - July 31st, 2020), 13-chapter manga published on the Picchigumi magazine starring a Pikachu and Eevee duo; it was released as a single volume on June 25th, 2020.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu - Super Sleuth (May 14th, 2019), children book adapting the movie.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (July 23rd, 2019), graphic novel based on the live action movie.
Pocket Monsters (October 2019 - November 2021), manga adaptation of Pokémon Journeys, replacing Pocket Monsters Sun Moon on CoroCoro Magazine, collected in four tankobon volumes.
Welcome! Pokémon Café Pikavui's Mixing à la mode (December 1st, 2020 - October 1st, 2021), 12-chapter manga based on Pokémon Café Mix published on the Picchigumi magazine and following Pikavui's Soothing DAYS; it was released as a single volume on March 9th, 2022.
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle - Another Beginning (December 25th, 2020), manga tie-in to the movie, it's set three years before the events of the movie.
Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island! (May 13th, 2022), a two-chapter webcomic promoting the game; a third chapter was teased put never released.
Additionally some minor stories were published on Japanese manga magazines.
Novels[]
Pokémon: I Choose You! (July 1999)
Pokémon: Island of the Giant Pokémon (July 1999)
Pokémon: Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon (September 1999)
Pokémon: Night in the Haunted Tower (October 1999)
Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back (November 1999)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Vacation (November 1999)
Pokémon: Team Rocket Blasts Off! (January 2000)
Pokémon: Charizard, Go! (February 2000)
Pokémon: Splashdown in Cerulean City (March 2000)
Pokémon: Return of the Squirtle Squad (April 2000)
Pokémon: Journey to the Orange Islands (May 2000)
Pokémon: Secret of the Pink Pokémon (June 2000)
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (July 2000)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (July 2000)
Pokémon: The Four-Star Challenge (August 2000)
Pokémon: Scyther, Heart of a Champion (August 2000)
Pokémon: Race to Danger (October 2000)
Pokémon: Talent Showdown (November 2000)
Pokémon: Psyduck Ducks Out (December 2000)
Pokémon: Thundershock in Pummelo Stadium (January 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Go West, Young Ash (February 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Ash Ketchum, Pokémon Detective (March 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Battle for the Zephyr Badge (April 30th, 2001)
Pokémon the Movie 3 - Spell of the Unown (April 2001)
Pokémon: Pikachu and Pichu (April 2001)
Pokémon: Prepare for Trouble (April 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: All Fired Up (May 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: The Chikorita Challenge (June 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Ash to the Rescue (August 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Secrets of the GS Ball (September 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Prize Pokémon (October 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Teaming Up With Totodile (November 2001)
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (January 2002)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Winner Takes All (July 2002)
Pokémon 4Ever - The Voice of the Forest (November 2002)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys: Tough Enough (2002)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2005)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005?)
Pokémon: Haunted! (January 2006)
Pokémon: Phantom Unmasked (January 2006)
Pokémon Battle Frontier: Team Rocket Truce (March 1st, 2007)
Pokémon: Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (March 31st, 2007)
Pokémon Battle Frontier: Celebi Rescue (June 2007)
Pokémon Battle Frontier: Grovyle Trouble (September 1st, 2007)
Pokémon Battle Frontier: Deoxys in Danger (December 1st, 2007)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007?)
Pokémon: Pokémon Academy (March 2008)
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Coal Badge Battle (March 2008)
Pokémon: World of Sinnoh (2008)
Pokémon: The Lost Riolu (2010)
Children's Books[]
Pokémon Junior: Meowth, the Big Mouth (April 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Surf's Up, Pikachu! (May 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Save Our Squirtle! (June 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Bulbasaur's Bad Day (June 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Two of a King (June 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Raichu Shows Off (August 2000)
Pokémon Junior: A Pokémon Snow-Down (August 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Nidoran's New Friend (September 2000)
Pokémon Junior: Good-Bye, Lapras (May 2001)
Pokémon Junior: Hoothoot's Haunted Forest (September 2001)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys Junior: Bellossom's Big Battle (2001)
Pokémon Junior: Snorlax Takes a Stand (2001)
Pokémon Junior: The Snubbull Blues (2001)
Pokémon Junior: Pichu's Apple Company (April 1st, 2002)
Pokémon Junior: The Wobbuffet Village (October 1st, 2002)
Pokémon: Pikachu in Love (January 2003)
Stage Show[]
Pokémon Live! (September 15th, 2000)
Card and Board Games[]
A card game simply called Pokémon Trading Card Game was also created based on the game series and later, to some extent, on the anime series. The first series was released in 1996 and received new sets for each generation of games.
A series of collectable Pokémon figures was released in 2006 as a game called Pokémon Trading Figure Game. "Trainer cards" to use in the game were also released, based on cards from the trading card game.
Some board games were also released, including:
Pokémon Master Trainer (1999), a game based on Generation I games, and partly on the original TV series. It received an updated version:
Pokémon Master Trainer (2005), based on Generation III.
Pokémon Champion Island (2012), a DVD-board game.
Merchandise[]
Thousands of toys and promotional items were released through the years, including figurines, plush dolls and Pokémon-themed special editions of gaming consoles.
Mario & Wario can be seen on a TV in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue; In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting video game consoles to a TV can show images from Mario games; Super Mario Maker features costumes based on Pokémon.
Mario & Wario can be seen on a TV in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue; a Pokémon Pikachu console is a treasure in Wario Land 3, while a Pokémon Mini console can be seen in WarioWare: Touched!
Gabon from Kirby is based on Cubone and Marowak from Pokémon. In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting video game consoles to a TV can show images from Kirby's Adventure and 'Kirby Super Star. Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum feature a reference to Kirby.
The Dragon Quest Monsters series features some similarities to the Pokémon series; the Wooper Trooper enemy in Dragon Quest IX is believed by some to be based on the Pokémon Wooper.
Grouped together along Route 2 are three Bug Catchers. The two closest together are named Rob and Doug after Red Dwarf's primary writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, and the third is named Ed after director and producer Ed Bye.
In the episode Rock Bottom, the clock in Rock Bottom looks like a Poké Ball from Pokémon. In the episode The Card, the Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy cards are similar to Pokémon cards.
In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting an NES to a TV can show an image from Donkey Kong; music themes from the Pokémon series are featured in Donkey Konga games.
In Conker's Bad Fur Day, there was going to be a joke about Pikachu's Expense, however Nintendo asked to remove it and all that's left in the code is a model of Pikachu's Tail.
The Pokémon Pikachu console makes an appearance in Animal Forest and its sequels; one of the designs in the Animal Crossing e-Reader cards is based on the Pokéball; various Pokémon-themed items appeared in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp during a special event.
A Charmander plush appears in the Malcolm in the Middle episode: "Malcolm vs. Reese", while a Squirtle plush appears in the episode: "Zoo". Pokémon cards appear in the episode: "Company Picnic".
Muffy says that she has fifty-four Dopeyman cards in a pack, in resemblance to Pokémon cards, and with one card a take on a Pikachu called "Stinkachu".
Ling-Ling, one of the main characters in Drawn Together, is a parody of Pikachu, and there also are other references to the Pokémon series in some episodes.
Near the beginning of the Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl episode "Staging a Heroes' Welcome!" there are two girls looking like Sakura and Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura.
In the Eddsworld comic "Game", Edd, Tom and Matt play Pokémon; in the episode "Beaster Bunny" from Eddsworld, two characters are dressed as Jessie and James from Pokémon.
A poster depicting a superhero that strongly resembles a Machoke can be seen in Chris's room; in the Family Guy episode "Baby Stewie" Stewie turns into Pikachu.
The modules Surble, Micemon and Pokelua are based on Pokémon. There is a defilante title achievement called "Catch Them All", which is based on the franchise's original slogan, "Gotta catch 'em all!". The shaman markings are based on Sentret and Furret. Ash's cap, Decidueye's hood, Umbreon hat, Slowking's shell, Selene's hat, May's bandana, Lillie's hat, Magikarp hat, Floria's hat, Dawn's beanie, Sawsbuck's spring antlers and Espeon hood appear in the shop as head items. Selene's hair, May's hair, Lillie's hair, Dawn's hair, N's hair, Primarina's hair and Keldeo's mane appear in the shop as hair styles. Selene's hibiscus, Primarina's tiara and Gracidea flower appear in the shop as ear items. Cubone's skull appears in the shop as an eye item. Dawn's scarf and Meganium's flower appear in the shop as neck items. Drifloon appears in the shop as a tail item. Sylveon's eyes appear in the contact lenses section as four colors: pink, green, blue and yellow. Poké Ball and Zacian's sword appear in the shop as hand items. Poké Ball appears in the shop as a ball skin. Eevee, Marill, Furret, Litten, Vaporeon, Mega Charizard X, Mega Audino, Dewott, Wooloo, Lycanroc, Sylveon, Shaymin, Spring Sawsbuck, Glaceon, Jolteon, Umbreon and Espeon appear in the shop as furs. There is a Jigglypuff's microphone consumable and Holiday Spheal costume.
A pokeball (later renamed "Goodball" to avoid copyright issues) can be found in Stealing the Diamond in a scene spoofing Pokemon battles from the series; Completing the Mission includes spoofs of the Z-Move from Pokemon Sun & Moon and the Agility move.
The Video Game High School episode "Any Game in the House" features a reference to Pokémon. The game Pokermon from the series is also based on Pokémon.
The episode Card Wars features a reference to Pokémon. In the episode Joshua and Margaret Investigations, a Poké Ball can be seen in Margaret's weapon room.
On Dipper's list from Double Dipper, steps 19 and 20 reference his knowledge of "Monstermon," a reference to Pokémon. A Ash Ketchum version of Mabel appears in Gravity Falls: Lost Legends.
The Big Bang Theory episodes "The Cooper/Kripke Inversion", "The Indecision Amalgamation", and "The Perspiration Implementation" feature references to Pokémon.
A toy resembling Pikachu appears in the Steven Universe episode "Steven the Sword Fighter". The video game "Mini Golf Quest" from the Steven Universe episode "Rose's Room" is partly inspired by Pokémon
When Gnomey reads a book about the information about ghosts while hiding from Whisper, Jibanyan, and Hidabat, thinking they were monsters, the picture on a page he's reading resembles three ghosts that resembles the bodies of Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar.
A bird named after Pikachu can be found in Season 1, Episode 9 of Superstore, “All-Nighter”. Additionally, Cheyenne dresses up as Pikachu in Season 2, Episode 7 of Superstore, "Halloween Theft". Garrett also mentions Pikachu in Season 2, Episode 11 of Superstore, "Lost and Found".
The nameless protagonist mentions a “series with pocket-sized monsters where you catch ‘em all”, a reference to Pokémon, in Chapter 7 of the So I'm A Spider, So What? manga.
Pokémon is mentioned in the Rick and Morty episode: "Final DeSmithnation", while Pokéballs are mentioned in the episode: "Mort: Ragnarick". The Rick and Morty game: Pocket Mortys and the promotional short: "Meeseeks Battle" are parodies of Pokémon.
