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Pikachu, the mascot of the series
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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.
Video Games[]
(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)
Mewtwo, one of the main legendary Pokémon.
Red, the protagonist of the first game.
Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, the first 3 starter Pokémon.
Main Games[]
- Pocket Monsters: Red and Pocket Monsters: Green (February 27th, 1996) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
- Pocket Monsters: Blue (October 15th, 1996) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. First regular update, featuring slightly improved graphics and sound.
- Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version (September 28th, 1998) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. Updated versions of the games released internationally based on Blue.
- 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.
- Pocket Monsters: Blue (October 15th, 1996) for Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. First regular update, featuring slightly improved graphics and sound.
- Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version (November 21st, 1999) for Game Boy Color and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
- Pokémon Crystal Version (December 14th, 2000) for Game Boy Color and Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
- Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version (November 21st, 2002) for Game Boy Advance
- Pokémon Emerald Version (September 16th, 2004) for Game Boy Advance
- Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Versions (September 28th, 2006) for Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Platinum Version (September 13th, 2008) for Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version (September 18th, 2010) for Nintendo DS
- 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
- Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (November 18th, 2016) for Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon (November 17th, 2017) for Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield (November 15th, 2019) for Nintendo Switch
- The Isle of Armor (June 17th, 2020)
- The Crown Tundra (October 23rd, 2020)
- Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet (November 18th, 2022) for Nintendo Switch
Remakes[]
- 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
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl (November 19th, 2021) for Nintendo Switch
Secondary Games[]
Stadium Games[]
- Pocket Monsters' Stadium (August 1st, 1998) for Nintendo 64
- Pokémon Stadium (April 30th, 1999) for Nintendo 64 and Nintendo Switch Online. Known in Japan as Pocket Monsters' Stadium 2. An updated version of the first stadium game.
- Pokémon Stadium 2 (December 14th, 2000) for Nintendo 64 and Nintendo Switch Online. Known in Japan as Pocket Monsters' Stadium Gold and Silver.
- Pokémon Colosseum (November 21st, 2003) for GameCube and Nintendo Switch Online
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (August 4th, 2005) for GameCube and Nintendo Switch Online
- Pokémon Battle Revolution (December 14th, 2006) for Wii
- Pokémon Champions (TBA) for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android
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
- 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, iOS, and Android. (The latter two released as Pokémon Shuffle Mobile).
- Pokémon Picross (December 2nd, 2015) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon mini[]
- Pokémon Party mini (December 14th, 2001)
- Pokémon Zany Cards (December 14th, 2001)
- Pokémon Pinball mini (December 14th, 2001)
- Pokémon Puzzle Collection (December 14th, 2001)
- Pokémon Shock Tetris (March 21st, 2002), a crossover with the Tetris series.
- 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 Storage Software[]
- Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire (May 30th, 2003) for GameCube
- My Pokémon Ranch (March 25th, 2008) for Wii
- Pokémon Bank (December 25th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS
- Poké Transporter (December 25th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS. An extension to Pokémon Bank.
- Pokémon HOME (February 12th, 2020) for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon[]
Pokémon games using the Mystery Dungeon format.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team (November 17th, 2005) for Game Boy Advance (and Nintendo Switch Online) and Nintendo DS respectively, and both released for Wii U Virtual Console.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gold Rescue Team (2007) for PC. A demo of Blue Rescue Team released exclusively in South Korea.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (March 6th, 2020) for Nintendo Switch. A remake of Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (September 13th, 2007) for Nintendo DS
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (April 18th, 2009) for Nintendo DS and Wii U Virtual Console. 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
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (November 23rd, 2012) for Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (September 17th, 2015) for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Ranger[]
- Pokémon Ranger (March 23rd, 2006) for Nintendo DS and Wii U Virtual Console
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (March 20th, 2008) for Nintendo DS and Wii U Virtual Console
- Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (March 6th, 2010) for Nintendo DS and Wii U Virtual Console
Pokémon Rumble[]
- 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
- 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.
- Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS (November 21st, 1999), a color version of Pokémon Pikachu.
- Hey You, Pikachu! (December 12th, 1998) for Nintendo 64. Known in Japan as Pikachu Genki Dechu.
- Pokémon Card GB (December 18th, 1998) for Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online. Known as Pokémon Trading Card Game outside Japan.
- Pokémon Snap (March 21st, 1999) for Nintendo 64, Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Pokémon Pinball (April 14th, 1999) for Game Boy Color
- Pokémon Card GB2: Great Rocket-Dan Sanjo! (March 28th, 2001) for Game Boy Color
- Pokémon Channel (July 18th, 2003) for GameCube
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (August 1st, 2003) for Game Boy Advance and Wii U Virtual Console
- Pokémon Dash (December 2nd, 2004) for Nintendo DS
- PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS (May 10th, 2005) for Nintendo DS
- Pokéwalker (September 12th, 2009), pedometer device released alongside Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version.
- Pokémon Card Game Online (November 20th, 2009) for Browsers
- PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (December 5th, 2009) for Wii and Wii U eShop
- Pokémon Dream World (September 18th, 2010) for Browsers
- Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure (April 21st, 2011) for Nintendo DS
- Pokédex 3D (June 6th, 2011) for Nintendo 3DS
- Pokédex 3D Pro (July 14th, 2012) for Nintendo 3DS. Updated version of Pokédex 3D.
- Pokédex for iOS (December 6th, 2012), smartphone version of Pokédex 3D.
- Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS (August 5th, 2011) for Nintendo DS
- PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (November 12th, 2011) for Wii
- 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. Also known as Pokemon AR Searcher.
- Pokémon Tretta Lab (August 10th, 2013) for Nintendo 3DS. Portable adaptation of the arcade game Pokémon Tretta.
- The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon (June 5th, 2014) for Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Art Academy (June 19th, 2014) for Nintendo 3DS. A crossover with the Art Academy series.
- Pokkén Tournament (July 16th, 2015) for Arcade and Wii U
- Pokkén Tournament DX (September 22nd, 2017) for Nintendo Switch
- 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
- Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo (February 3rd, 2016) for Nintendo 3DS. Shorter, downloadable version of Detective Pikachu.
- Pokémon Quest (May 29th, 2018) for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android
- 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
- Detective Pikachu Returns (October 6th, 2023) for Nintendo Switch
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025) for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
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)
- Pokémon Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee (1999)
- Pokémon Cyclone 2 (2000)
- Pokémon Cyber Pokédex (2006)
- Pokémon Cyber SuperBall (2006)
- Pokémon Digital Poké Ball D & P (2008)
- Eevee x Tamagotchi (January 26th, 2019)
Many Pokédex toys were also released through the years by various companies.
PC games[]
- Pokémon Play It! (1999)
- Pokémon Project Studio Red and Pokémon Project Studio Blue (November 9th, 1999)
- Pokémon Play It! Version 2 (2000)
- PokéROM (2000)
- Pokémon Masters Arena (January 1st, 2004)
- Pokémon Team Turbo (October 28th, 2005)
- Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off, Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher, and Pokémon Seek & Find (2006) for Browsers
- Pokémon PC Master (June 20th, 2006)
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Online (March 24th, 2011)
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Live (February 22nd, 2022)
Arcade games[]
- Dance! Pikachu (December 1999)
- Pikachu's Great Surfing Adventure (2000)
- Pokémon: Crayon Kids (July 2001)
- Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down! (2006), A medal game
- Pokémon Battrio (July 14th, 2007). 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). 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)
- Pokémon Mezastar (September 17th, 2020)
Sega Pico games[]
- 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)
- Pokémon Say Tap? (July 15th, 2011)
- Pokédex for iOS (December 6th, 2012), a software based on Pokédex 3D Pro.
- Pokémon TV (November 2010)
- Camp Pokémon (October 21st, 2014)
- Pokémon Style (February 15th, 2015) for Android
- Dancing? Pokémon Band (June 30th, 2015) for iOS and Android
- Pokémon Photo Booth (February 24th, 2016) for iOS and Android
- Pokémon Duel (April 12th, 2016) for Android and iOS. Known in Japan as Pokémon Comaster. Discontinued on October 31st, 2019.
- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump (May 23rd, 2017) for iOS and Android
- Pokémon Playhouse (September 21st, 2017) for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire
- 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
- Pokémon Tower Battle (December 23rd, 2019) for Facebook
- Pokémon Medallion Battle (December 23rd, 2019) for Facebook
- Pokémon Smile (June 17th, 2020) for iOS and Android
- Pokémon Sleep (July 17th, 2023) for iOS and Android
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (October 30th, 2024) for iOS and Android
Ash Ketchum, the main character of the original Pokémon anime.
TV[]
- Pokémon (April 1st, 1997 - Present)
- Pokémon: Indigo League (April 1st, 1997 - January 21st, 1999)
- Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands (January 28th - October 7th, 1999)
- Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (October 14th, 1999 - July 27th, 2000)
- Pokémon: Johto League Champions (August 3rd, 2000 - August 2nd, 2001)
- Pokémon: Master Quest (August 9th, 2001 - November 14th, 2002)
- Pokémon: Advanced (November 21st, 2002 - August 28th, 2003)
- Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (September 4th, 2003 - September 2nd, 2004)
- Pokémon: Advanced Battle (September 9th, 2004 - September 29th, 2005)
- Pokémon: Battle Frontier (October 6th, 2005 - September 14th, 2006)
- Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (September 28th, 2006 - October 25th, 2007)
- Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (November 8th, 2007 - December 4th, 2008)
- Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (December 4th, 2008 - December 24th, 2009)
- Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (January 7th - September 9th, 2010)
- Pokémon: Black & White (September 23rd, 2010 - September 15th, 2011)
- Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies (September 22nd, 2011 - October 4th, 2012)
- Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond (October 11th, 2012 - September 26th, 2013)
- Pokémon the Series: XY (October 17th, 2013 - October 30th, 2014)
- Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest (November 6th, 2014 - October 22nd, 2015)
- Pokémon the Series: XYZ (October 29th, 2015 - October 27th, 2016)
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon (November 17th, 2016 - September 21st, 2017)
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Adventures (October 5th, 2017 - October 14th, 2018)
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends (October 21st, 2018 - November 3rd, 2019)
- Pokémon Journeys: The Series (November 17th, 2019 - December 4th, 2020)
- Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series (December 11th, 2020 - December 10th, 2021)
- Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series (December 17th, 2021 - March 24th, 2023)
- Pokémon Horizons: The Series (April 14th, 2023 - March 29th, 2024)
- Pokémon Horizons – The Search for Laqua (April 12th, 2024 - March 21st, 2025)
- Pokémon Horizons - Megavoltage (April 11th, 2025 - Present)
- Pokémon Chronicles (December 3rd, 2002 - September 28th, 2004)
- Pokémon Origins (October 2nd, 2013)
Specials[]
- Mewtwo Returns (December 30th, 2000), a sequel to The First Movie.
- Pokémon: The Legend of Thunder (December 30th, 2001)
- Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (April 29th, 2006)
OVAs/ONAs[]
- Pokémon Generations (September 16th - December 23rd, 2016)
- Pokémon: Twilight Wings (January 15th - November 5th, 2020)
- Pokétoon: The Pokémon Cartoon Animation (June 5th, 2020 - February 14th, 2025)
- Pokémon Evolutions (September 9th - December 23rd, 2021)
- Pokémon: Hisuian Snow (May 18th - June 22nd, 2022)
- Pokémon: Path to the Peak (August 11th, 2023)
- Pokémon: Paldean Winds (September 6th, 2023)
- Pokémon Concierge (December 28th, 2023 - Present)
Films[]
- 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: 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.
- Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (May 3rd, 2019)
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution (July 12th, 2019)
- Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (December 25th, 2020)
Shorts[]
- Bidoof's Big Stand (January 11th, 2022), a single animated short released on the Pokémon Company official YouTube channels.
Publications[]
Manga/Comics[]
- Pokémon: Pocket Monsters (April 1996 - April 28th, 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 (September 25th, 2003 - May 26th, 2006), based on games from Generation III.
- Pocket Monsters DP (January 26th, 2007 - October 28th, 2009), based on games from Generation IV.
- Pocket Monsters HGSS (June 28th, 2010 - January 28th, 2011), based specifically on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Pocket Monsters BW (August 26th, 2011 - August 28th, 2013), based on games from Generation V.
- Pocket Monsters XY (April 28th, 2014 - October 28th, 2016), based on games from Generation VI.
- Pocket Monsters Sun Moon (November 28th, 2017 - February 28th, 2020), based on games from Generation VII.
- Pocket Monsters Aniki (June 11th, 2021 - August 28th, 2023), based on games from Generation VIII. Published on CoroCoro Special and CoroCoro Aniki magazines.
- Pokémon Adventures (March 3rd, 1997 - Present), titled Pocket Monsters Special in Japan, it's based on the various core games and currently counts 64 full volumes (note volumes listed here are based on Viz publication).
- Red, Green, & Blue arc (March 3rd, 1997 - May 1998) Also known as “The First Chapter” and covers volumes 1 to 3, it is loosely based on the Generation I games, including a female trainer named Green.
- Yellow arc (May 1998 - November 1999) Also known as “The Second Chapter” and covers volumes 4 to 7, it follows an original story of Yellow trying to find Red while battling against the Elite Four.
- Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc (December 1999 - December 2002) Also known as “The Third Chapter” and covers volumes 8 to 14, it is loosely based on the Generation II games, including the introduction of a new villain known as The Masked Man.
- Ruby & Sapphire arc (December 2002 - August 2006) Also known as “The Fourth Chapter” and covers volumes 15 to 22, it is loosely based on the mainline games from Generation III, where as part of a 80-day promise, Ruby participates in Hoenn’s Contests to gather all the ribbons, while Sapphire gathers the Hoenn League’s Gym Badges.
- FireRed & LeafGreen arc (February 2004 - March 2007) Also known as “The Fifth Chapter” and covers volumes 23 to 25, it features Red and Blue finding Professor Oak in the Sevii Islands, Green and Silver finding their families, and Team Rocket trying to capture Deoxys.
- Emerald arc (February 2005 - October 2008) Also known as “The Sixth Chapter” and covers volumes 26 to 29, it features an original character named Emerald searching for Jirachi while fighting in the Battle Frontier.
- Diamond & Pearl arc (November 2006 - February 3rd, 2010, February 28th, 2011 via added chapters) Also known as “The Seventh Chapter” and covers volumes 30 to 38, it is loosely based on the mainline games from Generation IV, with Diamond and Pearl body-guarding an heir to the Berlitz Family to carry her family tradition to get a copy of her crest in Mt. Coronet.
- Platinum arc (March 3rd, 2009 - July 17th, 2010, May 28th, 2012 via extended ending) Also known as “The Eighth Chapter” and covers volumes 38 to 40, it focuses on Platinum fighting in the Battle Frontier with the help of Looker while Diamond and Pearl try to protect the Legendary Pokemon from Charon.
- HeartGold & SoulSliver arc (March 25th - November 2nd, 2010, January 25th, 2013 via extended ending) Also known as “The Ninth Chapter” and covers volumes 41 and 42, it focuses on Gold battling Arceus in the search of Lance, while Silver fights the newly revived Team Rocket.
- Black & White arc (September 18th, 2010 - July 21st, 2013, July 25th, 2014 via extended ending) Also known as “The Tenth Chapter” and covers volumes 43 to 51, it is loosely based on the original games of Generation V, with Black planning on becoming champion of Unova, while White tries to find and raise the best Pokémon actor.
- Black 2 & White 2 arc (July 1st, 2013 - April 17th, 2020, May 28th, 2020 via extended ending) Also known as “The 11th Chapter” and covers volumes 52 to 55, it focuses on new duo protagonists with disguised identities in Aspertia Trainers School.
- X & Y arc (October 21st, 2013 - November 21st, 2016, August 26th, 2022 via extended ending) Also known as “The 12th Chapter” and covers volumes 56 to 61, it is loosely based on the original games of Generation VI, with X and Y starting their journey after their hometown is destroyed, while being involved to uncover and interfere in Team Flare’s plans.
- Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc (December 5th, 2014 - September 28th, 2016) Also known as “The 13th Chapter” and covers volumes 62 to 65, loosely based on the Delta episode of the game, it follows the Generation III dex holders trying to learn Mega Evolution to stop a meteor from destroying their world while Zianna seeks revenge to the Devon Corporation for what happened to her people.
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, & Ultra Moon arc (November 21st, 2016 - November 21st, 2019) Also known as “The 14th Chapter”, it is loosely based on the Generation VII games, and has Sun as a courier while Moon as a pharmacist.
- Sword & Shield arc (November 21st, 2019 - June 21st, 2023) Also known as “The 15th Chapter”, it is loosely based on the mainline Generation VIII games, with tool smith Henry Sword and Casey Shield participating in Gym Challenges to gather media attention about the girl’s missing Pokemon, while Marvin recently moved and is learning everything in Galar.
- Scarlet & Violet arc (August 20th, 2023 - Present) Also known as “The 16th Chapter”, it is loosely based on the mainline Generation IX games, it follows two students of Uva Academy: Violet Lang trying to gather Herba Mystica, and Scarlet Koito searching for the treasures of ruin.
- Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu (April 1997 - December 1999), loosely based on select episodes of the TV series.
- Magical Pokémon Journey (July 1997 - February 2003), original story starring a Pikachu. It received a sequel series:
- Pokémon Chamo-Chamo Pretty (2003 - 2006)
- Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All (1997 - 2001), an original story starring a Pokémon Trainer named Shu and his Pikachu.
- 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.
- 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 (June 2000 - October 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.
- Pokémon Ruby ・ Sapphire (December 2002)
- Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios (2002), based on the movie Pokémon Heroes.
- 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!"
- Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo (January - March 2003), based on Pokémon Colosseum.
- Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Special Walkthrough Comic! (June 10th, 2003)
- Jirachi: Wish Maker (July 19th, 2003), based on the movie of the same name.
- Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers (December 2003 - February 2004)
- 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 (June 24th, 2005 - April 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.
- Pokémon Diamond Version - Pokémon Pearl Version (November 2006)
- Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger (April 2006 - March 2007), based on Pokémon Ranger.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team (September 28th, 2006), based on Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
- Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission (2006?)
- Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006?)
- The Rise of Darkrai (2007), based on the movie of the same name.
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! (February 27th, 2007 - October 28th, 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: The Road to a "Capture" Master (April - June 2008)
- Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: The Road to Top Ranger (April - June 2008), based on Pokémon Ranger.
- Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: Mission Clear (April - August 2008)
- 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).
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness (2008)
- Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia (2008?)
- Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic (October 2009)
- 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! (September 28th, 2009 - September 28th, 2010), based on the arcade game Pokémon Battrio.
- Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure (April 28th, 2010)
- Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends (Winter 2010)
- Pokémon Ranger: Hero of Oblivia (2010?)
- 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 ~ (June 2012), based on Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
- Aim to be the Strongest Complete Pokémon Tretta (2012?)
- 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.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Novice Investigation Team! (October 2015)
- Pokemon Stories Together with Pikachu! (2015 - 2016), original stories starring a Pikachu.
- Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! (May 2017), based on the movie of the same name.
- Pokémon Horizon: Sun & Moon (July 10th - November 13th, 2018), original story starring a trainer named Akira and his Rockruff.
- Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us - Zeraora (July 13th, 2018), based on the movie of the same name.
- Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu Let's Go! Eievui Adventure Start Comic (November 16th, 2018)
- 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 (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.
- Pokémon Snap (?)
- Complete Strategy Manga Pokémon Stadium G&S (?)
- Pokémon Gold and Silver (?)
- Pokémon Colosseum Capture Comic (?)
- Pokémon Colosseum (?)
- Pokémon XD: Whirlwind of Darkness, Dark Lugia (?)
- Pokémon XD Special Manga (?)
- Pokémon Dash (?)
- Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! (?)
- Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéthlon (?)
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)
- Pokémon: Detective Pikachu - Super Sleuth (May 14th, 2019)
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.
Links to Other Series[]
Mascot link: Miis appear in My Pokémon Ranch, Pokémon Rumble Blast, Pokémon Rumble World, and Pokémon Rumble Rush.
Commercial Link: Pikachu appears on a magazine in CN City.
Commercial Link: Ash, his Pikachu and Pichu appear in bumpers for the Way Outta the Way Road Trip.
Commercial Link: Ash, his Pikachu, May and Brock appear in the Kids' WB NEWvember Promo.
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Mario | February 27, 1996 | 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. |
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Wario | February 27, 1996 | 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! |
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Pulseman | February 27, 1996 | The Pokémon series features many references to Pulseman. |
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Kirby | November 27, 1997 | 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. | 3 |
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Yoshi | December 21, 1997 | Pikachu's name can be seen written on walls in Yoshi's Story. | 2 |
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Game Boy Camera | February 21, 1998 | Stamps featuring Generation I Pokémon appears in Game Boy Camera. | 2 |
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Sesame Street | June 27, 1998 | Brock sings Ernie's song, "Rubber Duckie" in Electric Tale Of Pikachu volume two. | 2 |
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Dragon Quest | September 25, 1998 | 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. | 3 |
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Monster in My Pocket | September 28, 1998 | The Pocket Monsters series' name was changed to "Pokémon" outside Japan to avoid issues with the Monster in My Pocket series. | 3 |
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Super Smash Bros. | January 21, 1999 | Characters, places and items from the Pokémon series are featured in all Super Smash Bros. games. |
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Story of Seasons | February 05, 1999 | Kai and Ken's baby wears Pikachu pajamas at the age of one month in Harvest Moon 64. | 3 |
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Looney Tunes | 1999 | Sylvester appears in Kids WB Pokémon Battle for the Badge and he also meets Pikachu in a Kids' WB promo. | 1a |
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Batman | 1999 | Batman from Batman Beyond partakes in the Kids WB Pokémon Battle for the Badge; Ash Ketchum also meets Batman characters Kids' WB promos. | 1a |
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Men in Black | 1999 | Agent J partakes in the Kids WB Pokémon Battle for the Badge; Bulbasaur becomes Agent K's new partner in a Kids' WB promo for Men in Black. | 1a |
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1999 | Pikachu appears in the cancelled remake of Mendel Palace for SNES as part of the Game Freak logo. This version was discovered on a data leak from Game Freak in October 2024. | ||
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Detention (Warner Bros.) | 1999 | Miss Kisskillya partakes in the Kids WB Pokémon Battle for the Badge. | 1a |
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Superman | 1999 | Superman partakes in the Kids WB Pokémon Battle for the Badge. | 1a |
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Histeria! | 1999 | Father Time and Big Fat Baby fight Ash and Bulbasaur in a Kids' WB promo. | 1a |
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Pinky and the Brain | 1999 | Ash Ketchum meets Pinky and the Brain and the Brain loses against Ash's Charmeleon in a battle. | 1a |
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The Simpsons | May 16, 1999 | The Simpsons episode "Thirty Minutes over Tokyo" and many later episodes as well as The Simpsons Game, feature references to Pokémon. | 3 |
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The Norm Show | October 06, 1999 | The Norm Show episode "Artie Comes to Town" features a scene referencing Pokémon. | 2 |
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Off the Mark | October 29, 1999 | Pokémon has been parodied multiple times in Off the Mark. | 2 |
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South Park | November 3, 1999 | The South Park episode "Chinpokomon" feature a TV show parodying Pokémon. |
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Courage The Cowardly Dog | November 12, 1999 | In Night at the Katz Motel, the monster Courage transforms into resembles Dragonite from Pokémon. | 3 |
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Red Dwarf | November 21, 1999 | 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. | 3 |
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SpongeBob | March 15, 2000 | 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. | 3 |
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Mickey Mouse | July 6, 2000 | Mickey Mouse was mentioned in the Viz translation of chapter 7 of Pokémon Adventures. | 2 |
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Panel de Pon | September 21, 2000 | Pokémon Puzzle Challenge and Pokémon Puzzle League are crossovers between the two series. | 1a |
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Spin Jam | September 24, 2000 | In the expert ending of Spin Jam, Nips the Cat can be seen eating what looks like Pikachu from Pokémon. | 3 |
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Queer Duck | October 18, 2000 | Pokemon is mentioned in the Queer Duck episode "Fiddler On The Roofies". | 2 |
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Neopets | November 8, 2000 | Minigames that featured characters from "Pokémon" appeared in Neopets as a promotion for the release of Pokémon 2000. | 1 |
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Donkey Kong | December 14, 2000 | 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. |
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Zelda | December 14, 2000 | In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting video game consoles to a TV can show images from Zelda games. |
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Star Fox | December 14, 2000 | In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting video game consoles to a TV can show an image from Star Fox 64. | 2 |
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Wave Race | December 14, 2000 | In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting video game consoles to a TV can show an image from Wave Race 64. | 2 |
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F-Zero | December 14, 2000 | In Pokémon Stadium 2, connecting the SNES to a TV can show an image from F-Zero. | 2 |
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Are We There Yet? | January 21, 2005 | Pokémon is mentioned in Are We There Yet? | 2 |
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March 5, 2001 | 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. | ||
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Segagaga | March 29, 2001 | A parody of Pokémon called "Tsukemono Monsters" is featured within Segagaga. | 2.5 |
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Animal Crossing | April 14, 2001 | 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. |
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Malcolm in the Middle | April 22, 2001 | 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". | 2 |
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The Simpsons | May 13, 2001 | A kid mentioned Pokémon in The Simpsons episode “Children of a Lesser Clod”. | 2 |
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Osmosis Jones | August 7, 2001 | A plushie of Pikachu appears in Osmosis Jones. | 2 |
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ReBoot | November 2001 | The TV special ReBoot: My Two Bobs features references to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Arthur (PBS) | November 26, 2001 | 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". | 3 |
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Tetris | March 21, 2002 | Pokemon Shock Tetris is a part of both series. |
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Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi | April 18, 2002 | Pokemon is mentioned in the Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi episode "Hook Up Abenobashi Great Milky Way Shopping Arcade". | 2 |
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The Elder Scrolls | May 31, 2002 | There is a cave called Marowak's Spine named after the Pokémon, Marowak. | 3 |
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Austin Powers | July 26, 2002 | People dressed as Charmander and Pikachu can be seen in Austin Powers in Goldmember. | 2 |
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Fillmore! | September 21, 2002 | The Fillmore! episode "Test of the Tested" features a reference to Pokémon. | 2 |
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Pikmin | November 21, 2002 | The Pokémon Nuzeleaf might be based on the red Pikmin. |
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West of Loathing | February 11, 2003 | Kingdom of Loathing features a Special Challenge Path called "Pocket Familiars" that heavily references Pokémon. | 3 |
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Taiko no Tatsujin | December 18, 2003 | Taiko no Tatsujin: Waku Waku anime Matsuri and later games in the series feature music tracks from the Pokémon series. | 2 |
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January 01, 2004 | The code of Pokémon Masters Arena features leftover graphics and music from Blue Takes You to School. | ||
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January 01, 2004 | The code of Pokémon Masters Arena features leftover graphics and music from Care Bears: Let's Have a Ball!. | ||
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January 01, 2004 | The code of Pokémon Masters Arena features leftover graphics and music from VeggieTales Jonah: Kahlil & The Camels. | ||
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Codename: Kids Next Door | July 23, 2004 | In the Codename: Kids Next Door episode "A.R.C.H.I.V.E." there is a kid who has the same looks as Ash Ketchum. | 3 |
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Grand Theft Auto | October 26, 2004 | Images of Ash, Pikachu, and Squirtle appear on a store sign in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | 2 |
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Drawn Together | October 27, 2004 | 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. | 3 |
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Are We There Yet? | January 21, 2005 | Ruby and Theo from The Cosby Show are mentioned in Are We There Yet?. | 2 |
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Robot Chicken | February 20, 2005 | Many Robot Chicken episodes feature clips based on Pokémon. | 2 |
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Asterix | October 16, 2005 | In Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum there is a possible Psyduck spinning wheel. |
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Ghost Stories | October 2005 | Pokémon is mentioned in the English dub of the 18th episode of Ghost Stories. | 2 |
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Mystery Dungeon | November 17, 2005 | The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series is a format crossover featuring characters from Pokémon and gameplay from Mystery Dungeon. | 3 |
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Smosh | November 28, 2005 | Smosh sings The Pokemon Theme Song. | 2 |
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Final Fantasy | November 6, 2006 | The English version of Final Fantasy V Advance has a reference to the Pokemon anime. Final Fantasy XIII-2 features a reference to the Pokémon series. | 3 |
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UNO | 2006 | Pokémon UNO, Pokémon: Best Wishes UNO and Pokémon: XY UNO are format crossovers between the two series. | 3 |
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Lucky Star | April 29, 2007 | Konata knows how to recite all entries of the Pokédex, Kagami uses Ash's catch phrase "Getto-Daze", Gotta Catch'em All. | 3 |
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Aoi Sekai no Chushin de | July 30, 2007 | Pirika in Aoi Sekai no Chushin de is based on Pikachu. | 3 |
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Johnny Test | October 13, 2007 | The Johnny Test episodes "Johnny'mon" and "Return of Johnny'mon" feature references to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Ratchet & Clank | October 23, 2007 | In Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction, a skill point under the name "Gotta Catch 'Em All" is a possible reference to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Nostalgia Critic | April 20, 2008 | The Nostalgia Critic reviews Pokémon: The Movie. | 2 |
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Cardcaptor Sakura | May 08, 2008 | 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. | 3 |
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Eddsworld | 2008 | 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. | 2 |
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My Name Is Earl | December 11, 2008 | In the My Name is Earl episode "Reading is a Fundamental Case" there is a Blastoise plush sitting on top of some books. | 2 |
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Doctor Who | March 22, 2009 | In Pokémon Platinum, a character named Looker resembles the tenth doctor from Doctor Who. | 3 |
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Haruhi Suzumiya | August 07, 2009 | Two Pikachu masks, a purple Turtwig mask, a yellow Chimchar mask, and an orange Piplup mask can be seen on display. | 3 |
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Family Guy | April 11, 2010 | 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. | 3 |
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Transformice | May 1, 2010 | 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, Keldeo's mane and Rika's hair 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, Zacian's sword and Alolan Marowak's bone 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, Espeon and Meowth appear in the shop as furs. There is a Jigglypuff's microphone consumable and Holiday Spheal costume. | 2 |
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MAD | September 20, 2010 | Pokémon is parodied in the MAD sketch "Grey's in Anime". | 2 |
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Angry Birds | October 10, 2010 | One of Chuck's Bird Wear costumes in Angry Birds Seasons is Pikachu. | 2 |
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Meat Boy | October 20, 2010 | The World 6 intro in Super Meat Boy is a parody of the intro from Pokémon Red and Blue. | 3 |
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Monster Galaxy | November 2010 | There are several references to Pokémon in Monster Galaxy. | 3 |
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Poker Night at the Inventory | November 22, 2010 | Poker Night at the Inventory features a reference to Pokémon. | 2 |
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Toilet in Wonderland | December 13, 2010 | A Pikachu hat can be found in Toilet in Wonderland. | 3 |
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The Cleveland Show | January 09, 2011 | While Cleveland and Rallo visit the County Fair, one of the stands has plushies resembling Gengar. | 3 |
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Monica's Gang | February 2011 | Squirtle and Totodile appear in Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica #24. Jessie appears in Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica #53. | 2 |
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Anohana | April 22, 2011 | Nokémon is a parody of Pokémon. | 3 |
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Attack the Block | May 11, 2011 | Pest mentions Pokémon in Attack the Block. | 2 |
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Random Encounters | June 7, 2011 | Random Encounters has made many Pokémon songs. | 3 |
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Henry Stickmin | July 8, 2011 | 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. | 3 |
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Hyperdimension Neptunia | August 18, 2011 | Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 features a character called Pirachu, that is a parody of Pikachu and there also are other references to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Dick Figures | October 20, 2011 | A stick figure dresses up as Pikachu in the Dick Figures episode: "Terminate-Her". | 2 |
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Atop the 4th Wall | October 31, 2011 | Linkara reviews Pokemon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu (HD). | 2 |
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Minecraft | November 18, 2011 | The splash text "missingno" is a reference to a strange corrupted pokemon from an early Pokemon game. | 3 |
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House (Fox) | November 28, 2011 | In the House episode "Perils of Paranoia", Dr. House references the Pokémon Arceus and the Poison status effect. | 2 |
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Good Vibes | December 8, 2011 | The Good Vibes episode "The Grass is Always Greener" features a reference to Pokémon. | 2 |
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Delete (Sonar Entertainment) | 2012 | Pokemon stickers are shown in the first episode of Delete. | 2 |
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Nobunaga's Ambition | March 19, 2012 | Pokémon Conquest is a crossover between Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition. | 1 |
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Warriors (Koei) | March 19, 2012 | Pokémon Conquest features some character's design based on Samurai Warriors 3. | 3 |
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Haiyore! Nyaruko-san | April 9, 2012 | The Haiyore! Nyaruko-san episodes "Like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind" and "Conspiracy of the Big X" feature a reference to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Community | May 17, 2012 | The Community episode "Digital Estate Planning" features references to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Video Game High School | May 31, 2012 | 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. | 2 |
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Adventure Time | July 16, 2012 | 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. | 3 |
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Gravity Falls | August 10, 2012 | 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. | 3 |
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Are We There Yet? | September 19, 2012 | The Are We There Yet? episode "The Bad Dream Episode" features a reference to Pokémon. | 2 |
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Death Battle! | September 20, 2012 | Pikachu, Venusaur, Blastoise, Charizard, Red, Mewtwo, Lucario, and Machamp have been subjects for Death Battle! | 2 |
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30 Rock | October 18, 2012 | The 30 Rock episode "Stride of Pride" features many references to Pokémon. | 2 |
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Scribblenauts | November 13, 2012 | Scribblenauts Unlimited features the fan-made Pokémon "Tentaquil". | 3 |
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Annoying Orange | November 23, 2012 | Kitchen-mon is a parody of Pokemon and characters play Pokemon games in later episodes. | 2 |
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The Big Bang Theory | January 31, 2013 | The Big Bang Theory episodes "The Cooper/Kripke Inversion", "The Indecision Amalgamation", and "The Perspiration Implementation" feature references to Pokémon. | 2 |
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HarmoKnight | March 28, 2013 | HarmoKnight features balloons with Pokémon references. | 3 |
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Geometry Dash | August 13, 2013 | Geometry Dash features a ship skin based on a Porygon and a spider skin based on Mega Gengar from Pokémon. | 3 |
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Mii Plaza | October 2013 | Mii Plaza includes a Puzzle Swap puzzle based on Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. | 2 |
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American Dad | November 3, 2013 | Steve plays with Pokémon Trading Cards in the American Dad! episode "Buck, Wild". | 2 |
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Steven Universe | April 09, 2014 | 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 | 3 |
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Ben 10 | April 12, 2014 | The Ben 10: Omniverse episode "Rook Tales" features two fishes looking like Magikarp and Gyarados. | 3 |
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Tomodachi Collection | June 6, 2014 | The description of the trucker hat and the gold trophy in Tomodachi Life both reference a line of the original Pokémon theme song. | 3 |
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Art Academy | June 19, 2014 | Pokémon Art Academy is a crossover between the two series. | 1a |
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Teen Titans | June 19, 2014 | The Teen Titans Go! episode "Man Person" features a reference to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Daitomodachi | August 8, 2015 | Pokémon is parodied in multiple Daitomodachi episodes. | 3 |
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Epic Rap Battles of History | November 14, 2016 | Ash Ketchum has been a rapper for Epic Rap Battles of History. | 3 |
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Yo-kai Watch | May 15, 2015 | 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. | 3 |
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Tekken | July 16, 2015 | Pokkén Tournament is a format crossover featuring characters from Pokémon and gameplay elements from Tekken. | 3 |
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Himouto! Umaru-chan | July 9, 2015 | A parody of Pokémon can be seen during the intro of Himouto! Umaru-chan. | 3 |
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Nintendo Badge Arcade | September 17, 2015 | Nintendo Badge Arcade features badges based on the Pokémon series. | 2 |
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Any Malu | October 28, 2015 | Any Malu has a poster with a Pokéball design. Any Malu also uses a Pokéball in "TESTANDO COISAS DE DESENHOS!!". | 3 |
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Emily is Away | November 20, 2015 | A Pokémon themed icon can be unlocked in Emily is Away. | 2 |
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Picross | December 02, 2015 | Pokémon Picross is a crossover between the two series; additionally Picross NP Vol. 1 includes images from the Pokémon series. | 1a |
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Pony Island | January 4, 2016 | One corrupted file is called "missingno", referencing the infamous glitch from Pokemon Red and Blue. | 3 |
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Modern Family | January 6, 2016 | Pokémon is mentioned in the Modern Family episode: "Playdates". | 2 |
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Superstore | February 8, 2016 | 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". | 2 |
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Splatoon | February 19, 2016 | There's a Splatfest in Splatoon between Pokémon Red and Blue. | 2 |
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Camp Camp | June 10, 2016 | The fish that David holds during the intro of Camp Camp looks almost identical to a Magikarp from Pokémon | 3 |
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The Filthy Frank Show | July 9, 2016 | Fake Frank plays "Pokémon Go" in the Filthy Frank video "POKEMON GO IS THE END OF HUMANITY". | 2 |
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DBX | September 11, 2016 | Lucario, Hitmonlee, Greninja, Blaziken, Pikachu, Mewtwo, Serena, Butterfree, Weavile, and Nidoking have been subjects for DBX. | 2 |
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-ish | September 21, 2016 | Leslie Stevens mentions Pokémon GO in the Black-ish episode “VIP”. | 2 |
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Son of Zorn | October 02, 2016 | Pokémon was mentioned in the Son of Zorn episode "War of the Workplace". | 2 |
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Brandon Rogers | October 31, 2016 | Pokémon is mentioned in Halloween Therapy. | 2 |
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So I'm A Spider, So What? | December 06, 2016 | 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. | 3 |
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Cell Vs (Team Four Star) | March 3, 2017 | Saitama and Genos from One-Punch Man are parodied in the Cell Vs episode "Cell Vs Saitama & Genos". | 3 |
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Anime Abandon | April 13, 2017 | Bennett The Sage reviews “Pokémon: The Movie”. | 2 |
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Fred's World | June 8, 2017 | Fred Trainer from Clicker Fred is based on Ash Ketchum. | 3 |
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Kindergarten | June 15, 2017 | The name of the cards in the game, Monstermon, is a parody of Pokémon. | 3 |
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Animator vs. Animation | August 3, 2017 | A video about Pokémon GO can be seen in Animation vs. YouTube. Animation vs. Minecraft features the characters interacting with Pokémon on Alan's computer. | 2 |
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Dragon Ball | September 21, 2017 | In the episode "Alola, Kanto", Jigglypuff drew four stars on Staryu, which resembled the four star ball from Dragon Ball. | 3 |
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Hunter x Hunter | September 21, 2017 | In the episode "Alola, Kanto", Jigglypuff drew a design on Brock which resembled Hisoka Morow from Hunter x Hunter. | 3 |
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Big Mouth | September 29, 2017 | Pikachu was mentioned in the Big Mouth episode "Ejaculation". | 2 |
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Dr. Stone | October 16, 2017 | A distorted image of Pikachu appears among the flash image of the 100 Stories as seen in Chapter 31 of Dr. Stone. | 3 |
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The Good Place | October 19, 2017 | Jason Mendoza was given a Pikachu balloon in The Good Place episode "The Trolley Problem". | 2 |
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Target | November 03, 2017 | Charizard appears in the video "Target Holiday 2017 - A Home for the Holidays". | 1a |
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Love, Simon | March 16, 2018 | Pokémon is mentioned in Love, Simon. | 2 |
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Something About | August 19, 2018 | The Pokémon series is parodied in several episodes of Something About. | 3 |
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Searching | August 31, 2018 | Pokémon is mentioned in Searching. | 2 |
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Amazing World Of Gumball | October 18, 2018 | In The Amazing World of Gumball episode "The Ghouls", Banana Joe was dressed as Pikachu from Pokemon. | 2 |
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Glass Mask | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Chigusa Tsukikage from Glass Mask. | 3 |
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Mashin Hero Wataru | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Himiko Shinobibe from Mashin Hero Wataru. | 3 |
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Ranma ½ | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on female Ranma from Ranma ½. | 3 |
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All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Nuku Nuku. | 3 |
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Evangelion | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion. | 3 |
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Hello Kitty | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Hello Kitty. | 3 |
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Saber Marionette J | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Lime from Saber Marionette J. | 3 |
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Cowboy Bebop | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop. | 3 |
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Detective Conan | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Ai Haibara from Detective Conan. | 3 |
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Minky Momo | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Minky Momo. | 3 |
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Paprika (Yasutaka Tsutsui) | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Paprika. | 3 |
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Slayers | October 21, 2018 | In the 93rd episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime Jessie wears a disguise based on Lina Inverse from Slayers. | 3 |
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Ingress | November 05, 2018 | T-shirts with designs from Ingress Prime appear in Pokémon GO. | 2 |
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Tacoma FD | January 4, 2019 | Pikachu and Pokémon are mentioned in the Tacoma FD episode "Cop Wars". | 2 |
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Tamagotchi | January 26, 2019 | Eevee x Tamagotchi is an Eevee-themed Tamagotchi, therefore being a format crossover between the two series. | 3 |
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Pro Golfer Saru | February 24, 2019 | Ash makes a face that bears resemblance to Saru from Pro Golf Saru in the Pokemon episode “” | 3 |
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Katana Zero | April 18, 2019 | In Katana Zero, a character named "Pinkachu" is mentioned which is a parody name of Pikachu from Pokémon. | 3 |
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Home Alone | May 3, 2019 | The fictional movie from Home Alone, "Angels with Filthy Souls" appears within the movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. | 2 |
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Perfect Cell Vs | May 24, 2019 | Pokémon is parodied in multiple Perfect Cell Vs episodes. | 3 |
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Reventure | June 4, 2019 | One of the skins of Reventure is based on Growlithe, from Pokémon. | 3 |
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Slime Rancher | June 18, 2019 | The Glitch Slimes introduced in "The Wilds" update for Slime Rancher are based on Ditto from Pokémon. | 3 |
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We Never Learn | June 30, 2019 | There is a mask that resembles James from Pokémon in Episode 13 of We Never Learn. | 2.5 |
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Naruto | July 7, 2019 | In the episode “Battle Royal 151!”, Pikala’s Pikachu named “Bolt” has a similar name and hairstyle to Boruto Uzumaki. | 3 |
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One Piece | July 22, 2019 | As part of a special collaboration, Pokémon GO has Pikachu and Trainers wear Luffy’s Straw Hat. | 2 |
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Yakuza | January 16, 2020 | The "Sujimon" minigame in Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a parody of Pokémon. | 3 |
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Glitch Techs | February 21, 2020 | "Flunky Quest" in the Glitch Techs episode "Going, Going, Gauntlet!" is a reference to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Alien (Fox) | March 22, 2020 | The character Visquez from the episode "Destination: Coronation!" of Pokémon Journeys is a parody of Private Vasquez from Aliens. | 3 |
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Tyler Perry's Young Dylan | June 20, 2020 | Rebecca’s friend mentions Pokémon in the Young Dylan episode “Flowers”. | 2 |
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Neon Abyss | July 14, 2020 | In Neon Abyss, the Crystal Hard Candy Item references Pokémon. | 3 |
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The Boys | September 25, 2020 | Hughie mentions Pokémon in The Boys episode “The Bloody Doors Off”. | 2 |
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Spitting Image | October 03, 2020 | A character dresses as Pikachu in an episode of Spitting Image. | 2 |
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Kakyoin waifu Connoisseur | October 23, 2020 | Pokémon is parodied in multiple Kakyoin Waifu Connoisseur episodes. | 3 |
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MeatCanyon | June 6, 2021 | Pokémon is seen and mentioned in the MeatCanyon episode "My First Slumber Party - Storytime". | 2 |
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Protect Me, Shugomaru! | April 04, 2022 | Muk was mentioned in Chapter 18 of Protect Me, Shugomaru! | 2 |
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Chip 'n' Dale | May 20, 2022 | A Fan Con attendee dressed as Ash Ketchum can be seen in Rescue Rangers (2022). | 2.5 |
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AI: The Somnium Files | June 23, 2022 | AI: The Somnium Files: nirvanA Initiative features an entire section of its game that's based on Pokémon GO. | 3 |
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Professor Chalk | September 23, 2022 | Pokémon merchandise can be found in Professor Chalk's room in the music video for A Songus Amongus. Professor Chalk sings about Pokémon in the music video for "Furrymon: Gotta Smash 'Em All!". | 2 |
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Rick and Morty | October 2, 2022 | 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. | 2 |
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Abbott Elementary | November 02, 2022 | Janine has Tariq's Charmeleon plushie in the Abbott Elementary episode "Attack Ad". | 2 |
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Class of '09 (SBN3) | June 1, 2023 | Pokémon is mentioned in Class of '09: The Re-Up and Class of '09: The Anime Pilot. | 2 |
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Hatsune Miku | August 31, 2023 | Project VOLTAGE is a collaboration between Hatsune Miku and Pokémon, comprised of multiple illustrations, songs and music videos. | 1 |
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Vocaloid | October 26, 2023 | Various Vocaloids appear in Project VOLTAGE illustrations. | 1 |
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Scott Pilgrim | November 17, 2023 | Detective Pikachu is mentioned in the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off episode "2 Scott 2 Pilgrim". | 2 |
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Leo (Netflix) | November 21, 2023 | Squirtle from Leo is named after Squirtle from Pokémon. | 2 |
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Melvins Macabre | December 17, 2023 | Pokémon memorabilia can be seen in the Melvins Macabre episode "NOSTALGIA". | 2 |
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Palworld | January 19, 2024 | Palworld features many references to Pokémon. | 3 |
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Sonic | December 20, 2024 | In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Detective Pikachu is mentioned. | 2 |
