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[[File:Pokémon logo English.png|250px|thumb|International logo of the Pokémon franchises]]
[[File:Pokémon logo English.png|250px|thumb|International logo of the Pokémon franchises]]
'''Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters'', '''ポケモン''' ''Pokémon'' for short) is an overarching media franchise owned by [[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.]], and [[Game Freak]]. First appearing in 1996 with the release of its [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|first entries]] on the [[Game Boy]], the [[core series|game series]] has since inspired an array of media, including an [[Pokémon anime|anime]], a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|card game]], numerous {{pkmn|manga}}, and various [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]] games.
'''Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters'', '''ポケモン''' ''Pokémon'' for short) is an overarching media franchise owned by [[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.]], and [[Game Freak]]. First appearing in 1996 with the release of its [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|first entries]] on the [[Game Boy]]<ref name="ポケットモンスター 赤・緑">[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-rg/ ポケットモンスター 赤・緑 (''In English'': Pokémon Red and Green). The Pokémon Company].</ref>, the [[core series|game series]] has since inspired an array of media, including an [[Pokémon anime|anime]], a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|card game]], numerous {{pkmn|manga}}, and various [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]] games.


The series focuses on the creatures known as {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as well as their inhabited {{Pkmn|world}}, full of legends, tales, and adventures. Several [[canon|interpretations]] of the world explore different themes and elements. Most commonly, Pokémon coexist with [[human]]s and can be {{Pkmn2|caught}}, [[Pokémon training|trained]], and used in {{Pkmn|battle}}s and other activities. {{Pkmn|Trainer}}s, along with their Pokémon, travel across diverse [[region|lands]] aiming to make their dreams become reality.
The series focuses on the creatures known as {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as well as their inhabited {{Pkmn|world}}, full of legends, tales, and adventures. Several [[canon|interpretations]] of the world explore different themes and elements. Most commonly, Pokémon coexist with [[human]]s and can be {{Pkmn2|caught}}, [[Pokémon training|trained]], and used in {{Pkmn|battle}}s and other activities. {{Pkmn|Trainer}}s, along with their Pokémon, travel across diverse [[region|lands]] aiming to make their dreams become reality.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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{{main|History of Pokémon}}
{{main|History of Pokémon}}
Pokémon, as a series, was originally conceived by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] as a way to instill in children of the modern, more urbanized Japan the same enjoyment that he felt as a young boy collecting insects and other bugs near his hometown of {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida}}. Initially called [[Capsule Monsters]], or CapuMon for short, Tajiri pitched the series to Nintendo after being inspired by the [[Game Link Cable]]; he pictured an insect crawling across it between two Game Boy systems.
Pokémon, as a series, was originally conceived by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] as a way to instill in children of the modern, more urbanized Japan the same enjoyment that he felt as a young boy collecting insects and other bugs near his hometown of {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida}}. Initially called [[Capsule Monsters]], or CapuMon for short, Tajiri pitched the series to Nintendo after being inspired by the [[Game Link Cable]]; he pictured an insect crawling across it between two Game Boy systems.
[[File:Spr 1g 006.png|frame|{{p|Charizard}}'s Red and Green sprite]]
[[File:Spr 1g 006.png|frame|{{p|Charizard}}'s Red and Green sprite]]
With help from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the series began development, with the concepts of the original games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}, going into production between 1990 and 1995. At last, in early 1996, the first games in the series were released in Japan, and Tajiri's dream had become reality. Compared to other games of its time, Pokémon was very limited, with comparatively poor graphics and sound. The series was an overnight success though, and Red and Green were quickly followed by an upgraded [[third version]], {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}.
With help from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the series began development, with the concepts of the original games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}, going into production between 1990 and 1995. At last, in early 1996, the first games in the series were released in Japan, and Tajiri's dream had become reality. Compared to other games of its time, Pokémon was very limited, with comparatively poor graphics and sound. The series was an overnight success though, and Red and Green were quickly followed by an upgraded [[third version]], {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}.


An {{pkmn|anime}} was produced, with the intention of covering the journey players took through the [[Kanto]] region in the games over the course of a year and a half. About halfway through this run, tragedy struck and [[EP038|an episode]] of the anime was found to be responsible for {{wp|epileptic seizure}}s in more than 600 children due to a flashing strobe effect. No one died of these seizures, and after a brief hiatus to address the problem, the anime returned to the air to complete the Kanto run.
An {{pkmn|anime}} was produced, with the intention of covering the journey players took through the [[Kanto]] region in the games over the course of a year and a half. About halfway through the anime's run in late 1997, tragedy struck and [[EP038|an episode]] of the anime was found to be responsible for {{wp|epileptic seizure}}s in more than 600 children due to a flashing strobe effect. No one died of these seizures, and after an investigation was put into place, the anime was put on hiatus for four months, later returning to the air to complete the Kanto run in April 1998.


Encouraged by the games' success in Japan and their upcoming release in the United States, [[Game Freak]] began development on sequels to them. Rather than releasing the sequels immediately, however, Game Freak instead chose to draw from the story of the anime (which differed from the games in that its protagonist was given a {{p|Pikachu}} instead of the standard [[starter Pokémon]] received in [[Red]], [[Green]], and [[Blue]]) and created a fourth game, {{game|Yellow||Special Pikachu Edition}}, to buy some more time for development on the announced sequels.
Encouraged by the games' success in Japan and their upcoming release in the United States, [[Game Freak]] began development on sequels to them. Rather than releasing the sequels immediately, however, Game Freak instead chose to draw from the story of the anime (which differed from the games in that its protagonist was given a {{p|Pikachu}} instead of the standard [[starter Pokémon]] received in [[Red]], [[Green]], and [[Blue]]) and created a fourth game, {{game|Yellow||Special Pikachu Edition}}, to buy some more time for development on the announced sequels.
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With the precedent set by the earlier release of remakes for the original pair of games, this generation saw much speculation for a remake of the now-outdated Generation II games, and hidden data in the games seemed to indicate that remakes were planned. A third version, {{game|Platinum}}, was released two years after Diamond and Pearl. Due to this, as well as the delay in the release, many became discouraged that the remakes would never come. However, after five years of speculation, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were finally released in 2009 in Japan and in 2010 elsewhere.
With the precedent set by the earlier release of remakes for the original pair of games, this generation saw much speculation for a remake of the now-outdated Generation II games, and hidden data in the games seemed to indicate that remakes were planned. A third version, {{game|Platinum}}, was released two years after Diamond and Pearl. Due to this, as well as the delay in the release, many became discouraged that the remakes would never come. However, after five years of speculation, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were finally released in 2009 in Japan and in 2010 elsewhere.
[[File:Spr 5b 006.png|frame|{{p|Charizard}}'s Black and White sprite]]
[[File:Spr 5b 006.png|frame|{{p|Charizard}}'s Black and White sprite]]
The [[Generation V|fifth generation]] of the franchise constituted a "reboot" similar to that of the third. The highly anticipated {{game|Black and White|s}} were set far away from the previous games in a region based on {{wp|New York City}} called [[Unova]]. Initially in the game, only the 156 new Pokémon introduced in this generation were available before beating the [[Pokémon League]], forcing veteran players to rethink old strategies. The games did have the capacity to connect to older games, however, and maintained the international connectivity introduced in the fourth generation. The anime series, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading card game]] and manga series also embraced the new generation with  releases of tie-in media. Breaking the traditional format, Black and White were followed by two direct sequels, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] which included many Pokémon from different regions.
The [[Generation V|fifth generation]] of the franchise constituted a "reboot" similar to that of the third. The highly anticipated {{game|Black and White|s}} were set far away from the previous games in a region based on {{wp|New York City}} called [[Unova]]. Initially in the game, only the 156 new Pokémon introduced in this generation were available before beating the [[Pokémon League]], forcing veteran players to rethink old strategies. The games did have the capacity to connect to older games, however, and maintained the international connectivity introduced in the fourth generation. The anime series, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading card game]] and manga series also embraced the new generation with  releases of tie-in media. Breaking the traditional format, Black and White were followed by two direct sequels, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] which included many Pokémon from different regions.


Another reboot occured with the [[Generation VI|sixth generation]] games [[Pokémon X and Y]] in 2013, marking the first time a pair of Pokémon games was released simultaneously worldwide. The games introduced many new features such as a fully 3D world including 3D models for every Pokémon, [[Mega Evolution]], a new Pokémon type, improved [[Player Search System|online features]], [[Trainer customization]], [[Pokémon-Amie]] and new battle styles. {{wp|France}}, the basis of  the in-game [[Kalos]] region, was chosen partly because French culture is known for its art and beauty - the main theme of the game. Super Training, another new feature introduced, offered a simple way to monitor a Pokémon's [[EV]]s. New ways to improve the player's chance of finding [[Shiny Pokémon]] were also introduced, such as the introduction of chain fishing and [[Horde Encounter]]s, as well as the return of Generation IV's [[Poké Radar]]. With the addition of 72 new Pokémon, the total as of Generation VI is 721.
Another reboot occurred with the [[Generation VI|sixth generation]] games [[Pokémon X and Y]] in 2013, marking the first time a pair of Pokémon games was released simultaneously worldwide. The games introduced many new features such as a fully 3D world including 3D models for every Pokémon, [[Mega Evolution]], a [[Fairy (type)|new Pokémon type]], improved [[Player Search System|online features]], [[Trainer customization]], [[Pokémon-Amie]] and new battle styles. {{wp|France}}, the basis of  the in-game [[Kalos]] region, was chosen partly because French culture is known for its art and beauty - the main theme of the game. Super Training, another new feature introduced, offered a simple way to monitor a Pokémon's [[EV]]s. New ways to improve the player's chance of finding [[Shiny Pokémon]] were also introduced, such as the introduction of chain fishing and [[Horde Encounter]]s, as well as the return of Generation IV's [[Poké Radar]]. With the addition of 72 new Pokémon, the total as of Generation VI is 721.


Although the release of remakes skipped a generation (Generation V was the first generation since Generation II not to include remakes of previous games), Generation VI saw the release of {{game|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}, collectively referred to as "ORAS" by fans, in 2014 in all regions. In addition to being remakes of the Generation III games, ORAS included new Mega Evolutions and the ability to capture many of the [[Legendary Pokémon|legendary Pokémon]] from previous generations that were unobtainable in X and Y.
Although the release of remakes skipped a generation (Generation V was the first generation since Generation II not to include remakes of previous games), Generation VI saw the release of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} worldwide in 2014. In addition to being remakes of the Generation III games, the games included new Mega Evolutions and the concept of [[Primal Reversion]].
 
The Pokémon franchise continues to run strong and a [[Generation VII|new generation]] of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|games]] has been announced for release in late 2016.


==Creatures==
==Creatures==
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Typically, Pokémon that are owned by a person are kept in [[Poké Ball]]s, which allow for them to be quickly sent into battle or to perform a task, but keep them safe and make them easier to transport, with the balls being typically able to fit into a pocket. HeartGold and SoulSilver have the lead Pokémon out of their Poké Balls. Many Pokémon owned by Trainers, however, choose to remain outside of their Poké Ball, and travel with their Trainer [[walking Pokémon|on foot]].
Typically, Pokémon that are owned by a person are kept in [[Poké Ball]]s, which allow for them to be quickly sent into battle or to perform a task, but keep them safe and make them easier to transport, with the balls being typically able to fit into a pocket. HeartGold and SoulSilver have the lead Pokémon out of their Poké Balls. Many Pokémon owned by Trainers, however, choose to remain outside of their Poké Ball, and travel with their Trainer [[walking Pokémon|on foot]].


Pokémon begin their lives by hatching from {{pkmn|Egg}}s, and many of them will [[Evolution|evolve]] to grow stronger and larger during the course of their lives. Pokémon are not immortal, as can be seen from the Pokémon gravesites found in [[Lavender Town]], [[Mt. Pyre]], the [[Lost Tower]], and the [[Celestial Tower]]. Though their abilities far surpass those of normal animals, Pokémon are not immortal as those who do not follow the series as closely may deduce.
Pokémon begin their lives by hatching from {{pkmn|Egg}}s, and many of them will [[Evolution|evolve]] to grow stronger and larger during the course of their lives. Pokémon are not immortal, as can be seen from the Pokémon gravesites found in [[Lavender Town]], [[Mt. Pyre]], the [[Lost Tower]], the [[Celestial Tower]], and [[Kalos Route 10]]. Though their abilities far surpass those of normal animals, Pokémon are not immortal as those who do not follow the series as closely may deduce.


Many Pokémon are much more powerful than others, and some, due to this, have [[legendary Pokémon|passed into legends]] that are told in the Pokémon world. It has not been consistently illustrated whether or not these Pokémon really do have the power that their legends state, though the general consensus is that, in the wild, a Pokémon's abilities are truly those of the legends, while a Trainer who captures one in a Poké Ball will limit its strength.
Many Pokémon are much more powerful than others, and some, due to this, have [[legendary Pokémon|passed into legends]] that are told in the Pokémon world. It has not been consistently illustrated whether or not these Pokémon really do have the power that their legends state, though the general consensus is that, in the wild, a Pokémon's abilities are truly those of the legends, while a Trainer who captures one in a Poké Ball will limit its strength.
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color dark}}
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|ar=بوكيمون ''Bukimun''
|-
|bg=Покемон ''Pokémon''
! Language
|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Taiwan}}<br>精灵宝可梦 ''Jīnglíng Pokémon''{{tt|*|Mainland China (2010 - current)}}<br>神奇宝贝 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Mainland China (2000 - 2010)}}<br>宠物小精灵 ''Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng''{{tt|*|Mainland China (1998 - 2000)}}
! Name
|zh_yue=寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng''
! Origin
|gr=Πόκεμον ''Pokémon''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|he=פוקימון ''Pokémon''
| Japanese
|hi=पोकेमोन ''Pokémon''
| ポケモン ''Pokémon''
|ko=포켓몬 ''Pokémon''
| From ポケットモンスター ''Pocket Monsters''.
|ru=Покемон ''Pokémon''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|th=โปเกมอน ''Pokémon''
| English
}}
| Pokémon
| Same as Japanese name. The letter {{wp|é}} is used to represent the {{wp|Close-mid front unrounded vowel|-ay}} sound.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Pokémon''{{tt|*|Taiwan (2016 - present) and mainland China (2010 - current)}}<br>神奇寶貝 / 神奇宝贝 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Taiwan (1998 - 2016) and Mainland China (2000 - 2010)}}<br>小精灵 ''Xiǎojīnglíng''{{tt|*|Mainland China (1998 - 2000)}}
| Transliteration of Japanese name. 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 means ''dreamy treasures''.<br>From 神奇的口袋中的寶貝 / 神奇的口袋中的宝贝 ''Shénqí de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi''. 神奇宝贝 / 神奇寶貝 means ''magical creatures''.<br>Same as former Cantonese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 寶可夢 ''Pokémon''{{tt|*|2016 - present}}<br>小精靈 ''Síujīnglīng''{{tt|*|1998 - 2016}}<br>寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng''{{tt|*|1998 - 2016}}<br>精靈 ''Jīnglīng''{{tt|*|1998 - 1999}}
| Same as Mandarin name.<br>From 寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng''. 小精靈 means ''little creature''.<br>Same as the series' name.<br>From 寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng''. 精靈 means ''creature''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 포켓몬 ''Pokémon''
| From 포켓몬스터 ''Pocket Monsters''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Arabic
| بوكيمون ''Bukimun''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Belarusian, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian
| Покемон ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Greek
| Πόκεμον ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Hebrew
| פוקימון ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Hindi
| पोकेमोन ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Tamil
| போகிமொன் ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Telugu
| పోకీమాన్ ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Urdu
| پوکيمون ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Thai
| โปเกมอน ''Pokémon''
| Transliteration of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Pokémon<br>Bửu Bối Thần Kỳ{{tt|*|Phương Nam Film}}
| Same as English name.<br>From former Chinese name.
|-
! colspan="3" |
|}


===Pocket Monsters===
===Pocket Monsters===
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color dark}}
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Pokémon color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}"
|ko=포켓몬스터 ''Pocket Monsters''
|-
}}
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ポケットモンスター ''Pocket Monsters''
| From ポケット ''poketto'' (pocket) and モンスター ''monsutā'' (monsters).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦 ''Jīnglíng Pokémon''{{tt|*|Mainland China (2010 - current)}}<br>神奇的口袋中的寶貝 / 神奇的口袋中的宝贝 ''Shénqí de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi''{{tt|*|Taiwan (1998 - 2016) and mainland China (2000 - 2010)}}<br>宠物小精灵 ''Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng''{{tt|*|Mainland China (1998 - 2000)}}
| From 精靈 / 精灵 ''jīnglíng'' (creature) and 寶可夢 / 宝可梦 ''Pokémon'' (dreamy treasures; transliteration of Japanese name).<br>Means ''the magical creatures in the pocket''.<br>Same as former Cantonese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 精靈寶可夢 ''Jēnglìhng Pokémon''{{tt|*|2016 - present}}<br>寵物小精靈 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng''{{tt|*|1998 - 2016}}
| Same as Mandarin name.<br>Means ''pet creature''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 포켓몬스터 ''Pocket Monsters''
| From 포켓 ''poket'' (pocket) and 몬스터 ''monseuteo'' (monsters).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Thai
| พ็อกเก็ตมอนสเตอร์ ''Pocket Monsters''
| From พ็อกเก็ต ''pocket'' and มอนสเตอร์ ''monsters''.
|-
! colspan="3" |
|}


==See also==
==Related articles==
* [[History of Pokémon]]
* [[History of Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon]]
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==External links==
==External links==
===Official websites===
===Official websites===
* [https://www.pokemon.com Pokémon.com] (English)
* [https://www.pokemon.com Pokémon.com] <small>(English)</small>
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp Pokémon.co.jp] (Japanese)
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp Pokémon.co.jp] <small>(Japanese)</small>
* [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon Global Link]


===Social media accounts===
===Official social-media website accounts===
*''[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Facebook}} (English)
*''[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Facebook}} <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://www.twitter.com/Pokemon Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Twitter}} (English)
*''[https://pokemon.tumblr.com/ Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Tumblr}} <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://www.youtube.com/user/Pokemon Pokémon]'' on {{wp|YouTube}} (English)
*''[https://www.twitter.com/Pokemon Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Twitter}} <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://www.twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Twitter}} (Japanese)
*''[https://www.instagram.com/pokemon/?hl=en Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Instagram}} <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://www.youtube.com/user/PokemonCoJp Pokémon]'' on {{wp|YouTube}} (Japanese)
*''[https://www.youtube.com/user/Pokemon Pokémon]'' on {{wp|YouTube}} <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoJp Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Facebook}} <small>(Japanese)</small>
*''[https://www.twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp Pokémon]'' on {{wp|Twitter}} <small>(Japanese)</small>
*''[https://www.youtube.com/user/PokemonCoJp Pokémon]'' on {{wp|YouTube}} <small>(Japanese)</small>


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