Polygon

In defense of the object Pokémon

Object Pokémon got a bad rap, and have had a tough time shaking it. When Pokémon Black and White ushered in Pokémon’s fifth generation, there was a bit of consternation around the new monster designs.
Polygon

The most heartbreaking Pokémon episode isn't the one you're thinking of

When it comes to cartoons and anime that scarred us for life as children, Season 1, Episode 20 of 1997's Pokémon often comes into the conversation. Titled "Bye-Bye Butterfree," the episode sees Ash ...
BBC

Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

Have you caught 'em all? It's 30 years since a little game called Pocket Monsters launched in Japan - marking the start of a phenomenon that would evolve into a behemoth. An animated TV series, movies ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Nintendo Released Its First ‘Pokémon’ Games 30 Years Ago. Here’s How the Beloved Catchable ‘Pocket Monsters’ Became the World’s Biggest Media Franchise

The phenomenon—with its video games, trading cards, shows, movies and merchandise—has generated billions in revenue Gregory Wakeman - Freelance Writer “Pokémon” creator Satoshi Tajiri was inspired by ...
IGN

Gold, Silver and Crystal History

April 1989 - Japan - Satoshi Tajiri founds the game development company Game Freak. February 1990 -Japan - Game Freak teams up with art studio Creatures and begins work on what will eventually become ...
Game Rant

You’re Not A True Pokemon Fan Unless You’ve Seen These 10/10 Episodes

Ever since the animated series debuted in the nineties, the original Pokemon anime has remained a staple of the overall Pokemon franchise. Beginning with the first season, titled Pokémon: Indigo ...
ABC7

Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M

NEW YORK -- Logan Paul has set a new world record - for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, ...
Yahoo

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' Episode 2: Enter the Targaryens. Here's their family tree

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This story contains spoilers for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” Could things be looking up for Ser ...
MPR News

ICE memo gives agents power to enter private property without a judge’s permission

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TVLine

Pokemon: 10 Best Episodes Of The Ash Ketchum Era

2026 will be a significant year for the "Pokemon" franchise, as it will commemorate 30 years since the original releases of "Pokemon" Red & Green versions in Japan. A year later will mark the 30th ...
Game Rant

Pokemon Anime Has Basically Ignored Porygon for 28 Years

Josh Cotts is a Senior Contributor at GameRant. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies and has been recognized for his ...