Pokémon was first launched in 1996 and since then, a large amount of releases of games, movies and anime, among other milestones have occured. This page details a timeline from then to now. This list contains the first release of each bit of media regardless of where it released, whether it was Japan, America, Oceania or Europe
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Pokémon Red & Green |
| Date | February 27th 1996 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Red & Green |
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Pokémon Blue |
| Date | October 15th 1996 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Blue |
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Pokémon Card Game |
| Date | October 20th 1996 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Card Game |
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Pokémon Adventures |
| Date | March 3rd 1997 | Area | Manga | Details | The first publish date of the first chapter of Pokémon Adventures/Pokémon Special |
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Pocket Monsters |
| Date | April 1st 1997 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon anime aired in Japan |
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Pocket Pikachu |
| Date | March 27th 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The, Pocket Pikachu/Pokémon Pikachu was released in Japan |
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Pokémon Center Co. Ltd |
| Date | April 23rd 1998 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | The company set up to manage Pokémon Center stores in Japan and various merchandising |
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Pokémon Center Tokyo |
| Date | April 25th 1998 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | Opening of the first Pokémon Center in Tokyo |
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Mewtwo Strikes Back |
| Date | July 18th 1998 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Mewtwo Strikes Back |
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Pokémon Stadium |
| Date | August 1st 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The release of the Japanese only Pokémon Stadium |
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Pokémon Yellow |
| Date | September 12th 1998 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Yellow |
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Pokémon Red & Blue |
| Date | September 28th 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The first international release of Pokémon Red & Blue |
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Pokémon Center Osaka |
| Date | November 14th 1998 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Osaka opened |
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Hey You Pikachu |
| Date | December 12th 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Hey You Pikachu |
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Super Smash Bros |
| Date | January 21st 1999 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Super Smash Bros |
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Pokémon Snap |
| Date | March 21st 1999 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Snap |
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Pokémon Pinball |
| Date | April 14th 1999 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Pinball |
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Pokémon Stadium |
| Date | April 30th 1999 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Stadium, marketed as Stadium 2 in Japan |
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The Power of One |
| Date | July 17th 1999 | Area | Movies | Details | The initial release of The Power of One |
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Pocket Monsters |
| Date | October 14th 1999 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon anime in Johto aired |
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Pocket Pikachu Color |
| Date | November 21st 1999 |
Area | Game |
Details | The colour version of the Pocket Pikachu was released |
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Pokémon TCG - neo |
| Date | February 4th 2000 | Area | TCG | Details | The first Pokémon neo series cards were released in Japan |
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Spell of the Unown |
| Date | July 8th 2000 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Spell of the Unown |
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Pokémon Puzzle League |
| Date | September 25th 2000 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Puzzle League |
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The Pokémon Company |
| Date | October 2000 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon Center Co. Rebranded as The Pokémon Company to detail with all elements of the franchise |
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Pokémon Crystal |
| Date | December 14th 2000 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Crystal |
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Pokémon Stadium 2 |
| Date | December 14th 2000 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Stadium 2 |
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Pokémon USA |
| Date | February 2001 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon USA was set up to deal with the brand in the US |
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Pokémon Card Game GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket |
| Date | March 28th 2001 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Card Game GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket |
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Pokémon Center New York |
| Date | November 16th 2001 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | Pokémon Center New York was opened. It ran until January 2005 when it was rebranded as Nintendo World |
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Pokémon TCG - e |
| Date | December 1st 2001 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon e Series cards were released in Japan featuring mini-games and Pokédex data when connecting to the e-Reader |
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Pokémon Party mini |
| Date | December 4th 2001 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Party mini |
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Pokémon Zany Cards |
| Date | December 4th 2001 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Zany Cards |
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Pokémon Pinball mini |
| Date | December 4th 2001 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Pinball mini |
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Pokémon Tetris |
| Date | March 15th 2002 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Tetris |
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Pokémon Heroes |
| Date | July 12th 2002 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Heroes |
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Pokémon Race Mini |
| Date | July 19th 2002 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Race Mini |
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Pichu Bros. Mini |
| Date | August 9th 2002 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pichu Bros. Mini |
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Pokémon Center Nagoya |
| Date | October 11th 2002 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | The first Pokémon Center in Nagoya Opened |
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Pokémon Breeder Mini |
| Date | December 14th 2002 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Breeder Mini |
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Pokémon TCG - ADV / EX |
| Date | January 31st 2003 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon ADV / EX series cards were released in Japan introducing Gen 3 & Pokémon ex to the series |
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Pokémon UK |
| Date | March 2003 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon UK was established to deal with the brand in the UK and Europe |
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Pokémon Channel |
| Date | July 18th 2003 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Channel |
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Jirachi Wish Maker |
| Date | July 19th 2003 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Jirachi Wish Maker |
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Pokémon Center Fukuoka |
| Date | November 1st 2003 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Fukuoka was set up |
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Pokémon Colosseum |
| Date | November 21st 2003 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Colosseum |
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Destiny Deoxys |
| Date | July 17th 2004 | Area | Movies | Details | The initial release of Destiny Deoxys |
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Pokémon Emerald |
| Date | September 16th 2004 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Emerald |
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Pokémon Dash |
| Date | December 2nd 2004 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Dash |
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PokéPark - Pokémon the Park |
| Date | March 18th 2005 |
Area | Event |
Details | The first travelling theme park opened up in Japan. It closed later in 2005 and later opened for a few months in Taiwan in 2006 |
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Pokémon Trozei |
| Date | October 20th 2005 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Trozei |
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Pokémon Ranger |
| Date | March 23rd 2006 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Ranger |
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Pokémon Korea Inc. |
| Date | August 28th 2006 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon Korea Inc. was set up to deal with the franchise in South Korea |
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Pokémon Diamond & Pearl |
| Date | September 28th 2006 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime aired |
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The Rise of Darkrai |
| Date | July 14th 2007 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of The Rise of Darkrai |
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My Pokémon Ranch |
| Date | March 25th 2008 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of My Pokémon Ranch |
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Pokémon Platinum |
| Date | September 13th 2008 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Platinum |
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Pokémon Center Sapporo |
| Date | March 6th 2009 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Sapporo was opened |
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The Pokémon Company International |
| Date | April 2009 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon USA and Pokémon UK combined into The Pokémon Company International to deal with all international elements of the franchise |
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Pokémon Rumble |
| Date | June 16th 2009 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Rumble |
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Pokémon World Championships |
| Date | August 14th 2009 |
Area | Event |
Details | The first full Pokémon World Championships featuring both VGC and TCG were held |
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Pokémon TCG - LEGEND |
| Date | October 9th 2009 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon LEGEND/HeartGoldSoulSilver series cards were released in Japan |
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The Pokémon Communications Company |
| Date | March 8th 2010 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | The Pokémon Communications Company was set up for marketing in Asian companies. It disbanded in 2017 |
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Pokémon Best Wishes |
| Date | September 23rd 2010 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of Pokémon Best Wishes aired |
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Pokémon Global Link |
| Date | October 13th 2010 | Area | Game | Details | The Pokémon Global Link, a web portal for data from your connected games, first opened. It went offline in 2020 |
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Pokémon TCG - Black & White |
| Date | December 17th 2010 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first cards of the Pokémon Black & White series were released in Japan |
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Pokédex 3D |
| Date | June 6th 2011 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokédex 3D |
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Pokémon Say Tap? |
| Date | July 15th 2011 | Area | Apps | Details | The first Pokémon mobile app was launched, based on the anime ending |
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Pokémon Center Co. Ltd |
| Date | August 25th 2011 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon Center Co. Ltd set up as an affiliate to manage the Pokémon Centers |
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Pokémon Center Tohoku |
| Date | December 4th 2011 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Tohoku was opened |
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Pokémon Conquest |
| Date | March 17th 2012 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Conquest |
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Pokémon Dream Radar |
| Date | June 23rd 2012 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Dream Radar |
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Pokédex 3D Pro |
| Date | July 14th 2012 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokédex 3D Pro |
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Pokédex for iOS |
| Date | November 16th 2012 |
Area | Apps |
Details | An app featuring Pokédex data for Generation 5 Pokémon games. It was delisted in 2015 |
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Pokémon TV |
| Date | February 8th 2013 | Area | Apps | Details | An app allowing for people internationally to watch Pokémon anime |
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Pokémon Rumble U |
| Date | April 24th 2013 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Rumble U |
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Pokémon Origins |
| Date | October 2nd 2013 | Area | Anime | Details | The 4 part special, Pokémon Origins, first aired |
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Pokémon X & Y |
| Date | October 12th 2013 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon X & Y |
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Pokémon X Y |
| Date | October 17th 2013 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of Pokémon XY aired |
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Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay |
| Date | November 22nd 2013 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Tokyo Bay was opened |
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Pokémon TCG - XY |
| Date | December 12th 2013 | Area | TCG | Details | The first Pokémon XY series cards were released in Japan |
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Pokémon Bank |
| Date | December 25th 2013 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Bank |
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Pokémon Center Paris |
| Date | June 4th 2014 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The temporary Pokémon Center in Paris first opened |
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Pokémon Art Academy |
| Date | June 19th 2014 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Art Academy |
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Camp Pokémon |
| Date | October 21st 2014 | Area | Apps | Details | The initial release of Camp Pokémon |
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Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo |
| Date | December 11th 2014 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opened, replacing Pokémon Center Tokyo |
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Pokémon Style |
| Date | February 16th 2015 | Area | Apps | Details | An app to allow you to decorate your Android phone. It was delisted in February 2016 |
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Pokémon Shuffle |
| Date | February 18th 2015 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Shuffle |
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Pokémon Jukebox |
| Date | May 7th 2015 |
Area | Apps |
Details | An app allowing people to listen to Pokémon music. It was removed in May 2016 |
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Dance? Pokémon Band |
| Date | June 30th 2015 |
Area | Apps |
Details | The initial release of Dance? Pokémon Band |
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Pokémon XY&Z |
| Date | October 29th 2015 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of subseries XY&Z aired |
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Pokémon Picross |
| Date | December 2nd 2015 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Picross |
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Pokémon Center Kyoto |
| Date | March 16th 2016 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | The first Pokémon Center in Kyoto opened |
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Pokkén Tournament |
| Date | March 18th 2016 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokkén Tournament |
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Pokémon Duel |
| Date | April 12th 2016 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Duel |
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Pokémon GO |
| Date | July 6th 2016 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon GO |
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Pokémon Generations |
| Date | September 16th 2016 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of web series Pokémon Generations was released |
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Pokémon Sun & Moon |
| Date | November 17th 2016 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime aired |
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Pokémon Sun & Moon |
| Date | November 18th 2016 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Sun & Moon |
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Pokémon TCG - Sun & Moon |
| Date | December 9th 2016 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon Sun & Moon series cards were released in Japan introducing the GX feature |
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Pokémon I Choose You |
| Date | July 15th 2017 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon I Choose You |
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Pokémon Playhouse |
| Date | September 21st 2017 | Area | Apps | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Playhouse |
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Pokkén Tournament DX |
| Date | September 22nd 2017 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokkén Tournament DX |
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Pokémon Center Tokyo DX |
| Date | March 14th 2018 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café opened |
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Detective Pikachu |
| Date | March 23rd 2018 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Detective Pikachu |
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Pokémon Singapore Pte Ltd. |
| Date | May 7th 2018 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon Singapore was set up to manage the franchise in Singapore |
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Pokémon Quest |
| Date | May 30th 2018 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Quest |
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The Power of Us |
| Date | July 13th 2018 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of The Power of Us |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush |
| Date | May 15th 2019 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Rumble Rush |
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Pokémon Masters |
| Date | August 29th 2019 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Masters |
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Pokémon Center Osaka DX |
| Date | September 20th 2019 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | Pokémon Center Osaka DX & Pokéon Café opened |
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Pokémon Center London |
| Date | October 18th 2019 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The temporary Pokémon Center in London opened |
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Pokémon |
| Date | November 17th 2019 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon anime series featuring Generation 8 aired |
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Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield |
| Date | December 6th 2019 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon Sword & Shield cards series were released in Japan, introducing the V & VMAX feature |
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Pokémon Twilight Wings |
| Date | January 15th 2020 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of Pokémon Twilight Wings was released online |
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Pokémon HOME |
| Date | February 12th 2020 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon HOME |
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Pokétoon |
| Date | June 5th 2020 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the web anime, Pokétoon - The Pokémon Cartoon was released on Youtube |
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Pokémon Smile |
| Date | June 17th 2020 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Smile |
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Pokémon Café Mix |
| Date | June 24th 2020 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Café Mix |
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Pokémon Shanghai |
| Date | July 20th 2020 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | The Pokémon Company sets up subsidiary Pokémon Toys Co. Ltd to handle distribution in China |
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Pokémon Virtual Fest |
| Date | August 12th 2020 | Area | Apps | Details | The temporary online Pokémon festival, Pokémon Virtual Fest opened |
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Secrets of the Jungle |
| Date | December 25th 2020 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Secrets of the Jungle |
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New Pokémon Snap |
| Date | April 30th 2021 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of New Pokémon Snap |
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Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Date | June 21st 2021 | Area | Miscellaneous | Details | The first public flight as part off the global Pokémon Air Adventures started |
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Pokémon UNITE |
| Date | July 21st 2021 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon UNITE |
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Pokémon Evolutions |
| Date | September 9th 2021 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of the web anime, Pokémon Evolutions was released |
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P25 Music |
| Date | October 15th 2021 |
Area | Music |
Details | The album of music to celebrate Pokémon's 25th Anniversary was released |
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Pokémon Café ReMix |
| Date | October 28th 2021 | Area | Game | Details | The massive overhaul of Pokémon Café Mix, Café ReMix was released |
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Pokémon: Hisuian Snow |
| Date | May 18th 2022 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the web anime, Hisuian Snow based on Pokémon Legends Arceus |
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Pokémon Music Collective |
| Date | September 14th 2022 |
Area | Music |
Details | A Collection of Pokémon themed music from various artists began |
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Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet |
| Date | January 20th 2023 | Area | TCG | Details | The first Pokémon Scarlet & Violet cards series were released in Japan, reintroducing the "ex" feature and including Terastal Pokémon |
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Pokémon |
| Date | April 14th 2023 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode aired of the new series of the anime set around Liko & Roy |
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Pokémon TCG Live |
| Date | June 8th 2023 | Area | Apps | Details | The initial release of Pokémon TCG Live |
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Pokémon Sleep |
| Date | July 16th 2023 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Sleep |
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Pokémon Path to the Peak |
| Date | August 11th 2023 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode aired of a short anime series focused around Ava learning the Pokémon TCG |
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Pokémon Paldean Winds |
| Date | September 6th 2023 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode aired of a new short series set around Paldea |
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Project Voltage |
| Date | September 29th 2023 | Area | Music | Details | The special music collaboration Project Voltage 18 Types/Songs began |
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PokéPark Kanto |
| Date | December 2023 | Area | Corporate | Details | A company was set up to handle the PokéPark Kanto business in Tokyo, Japan |
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Pokémon Concierge |
| Date | December 28th 2023 | Area | TV | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Concierge |
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Pokémon Homecoming |
| Date | February 2nd 2024 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The short film Homecoming first released in China |
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The Pokémon Works |
| Date | March 4th 2024 | Area | Corporate | Details | The Pokémon Works was set up as a company |
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Pokémon Card D Studio |
| Date | April 30th 2024 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon Card D Studio was rebranded as a company to focus on Pokémon TCG Pocket |
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PokéMinutes |
| Date | July 19th 2024 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode aired of a new short series of social media focused videos was released |
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Pokémon Chasing the Moon |
| Date | September 14th 2024 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The short film Chasing the Moon first released in China |
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Pokémon x Aardman |
| Date | 2027 | Area | TV | Details | The collaboration between Pokémon and Aardman Studios is to release |
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