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[[File:PMT cover.png|thumb|right|Canadian cover of Pokémon Master Trainer]] | [[File:PMT cover.png|thumb|right|Canadian cover of Pokémon Master Trainer]] | ||
'''Pokémon Master Trainer''' | '''Pokémon Master Trainer''' was originally created and produced by [[Tomy]] in Japan in 1997 under the name ''Pocket Monsters Board Game'' (ポケットモンスターボードゲーム). It was translated into English for release outside of Japan in 1999 by [[Hasbro]] and {{wp|Milton Bradley}}. The object of the game is to travel the [[Kanto]] region, capture and battle Pokémon (in the form of cardboard chips), and reach [[Indigo Plateau]] to battle one of the [[Elite Four]] members. All [[Generation I]] Pokémon (excluding {{p|Mew}}) are able to be caught in this game. | ||
In the United States, the game was in English only. A fully bilingual (English and French) version of the game was released in Canada. It was also made available in other English-language countries, such as {{pmin|New Zealand}}. | In the United States, the game was in English only. A fully bilingual (English and French) version of the game was released in Canada. It was also made available in other English-language countries, such as {{pmin|New Zealand}}. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The inclusion of {{p|Clefairy}} as a first Pokémon alludes to the original {{pkmn|anime}} pilot, where {{Ash}}'s first Pokémon | * The inclusion of {{p|Clefairy}} as a first Pokémon alludes to the original {{pkmn|anime}} pilot, where {{Ash}}'s first Pokémon was a Clefairy. Clefairy is a main Pokémon of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} in the ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' manga. | ||
* The artwork of the Kanto Elite Four strongly resembles their portraits in | * The artwork of the Kanto Elite Four strongly resembles their portraits in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and its [[Pokémon Stadium 2|sequel]] which were released after this board game. | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||