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|logo=Pokémon logo English.png{{!}}200px]]<br>[[File:Pokémon logo Hindi.png{{!}}200px]]<br>[[File:Pokémon logo Urdu.png{{!}}200px]]<br>[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png | |logo=Pokémon logo English.png{{!}}200px]]<br>[[File:Pokémon logo Hindi.png{{!}}200px]]<br>[[File:Pokémon logo Urdu.png{{!}}200px]]<br>[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png]] | ||
|countries={{wp|Afghanistan}}, {{wp|Bangladesh}}, {{wp|Bhutan}}, {{wp|India}}, {{wp|Maldives|the Maldives}}, {{wp|Nepal}}, {{wp|Pakistan}} and {{wp|Sri Lanka}}. | |countries={{wp|Afghanistan}}, {{wp|Bangladesh}}, {{wp|Bhutan}}, {{wp|India}}, {{wp|Maldives|the Maldives}}, {{wp|Nepal}}, {{wp|Pakistan}} and {{wp|Sri Lanka}}. | ||
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In the past, most games in Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were sold by the Japanese Nintendo division. In Afghanistan, Nintendo Europe dealt with sales<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/corp/distributors.jsp Nintendo - Distributors] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080304201947/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/distributors.jsp archived])</ref> until 2021, when distribution halted in that country due to the ongoing invasions of the Afghan capital Kabul. | In the past, most games in Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were sold by the Japanese Nintendo division. In Afghanistan, Nintendo Europe dealt with sales<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/corp/distributors.jsp Nintendo - Distributors] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080304201947/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/distributors.jsp archived])</ref> until 2021, when distribution halted in that country due to the ongoing invasions of the Afghan capital Kabul. | ||
Samurai Electronics sold NES in India from 1987 to 1994 under the name ''Samurai'', with support from Active Boeki. Next Nintendo consoles like SNES, Game Boy or Nintendo 64 were also distributed officially by Active Boeki but with smaller effort and big competition from gray market. Around mid-2000s, they began to care more for Indian, starting from Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance. From September 30, 2008, they planned to sell the Wii and Nintendo DS with help of Samurai Electronics and HCL<ref>[https://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/sep/16wii.htm Nintendo Wii and DS to launch in India on September 30] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080916175348/https://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/sep/16wii.htm archived])</ref> but it didn't happen. In late 2000s, they eventually released both consoles with help from Sunder Electronics, who also delivered the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in 2012<ref>[https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/buy-the-nintendo-switch-in-india-you-need-to-read-this-first-1650812 Want to Buy the Nintendo Switch In India? You Need to Read This First] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220810051859/https://www.gadgets360.com/games/features/buy-the-nintendo-switch-in-india-you-need-to-read-this-first-1650812 archived])</ref> | Samurai Electronics sold NES in India from 1987 to 1994 under the name ''Samurai'', with support from Active Boeki. Next Nintendo consoles like SNES, Game Boy or Nintendo 64 were also distributed officially by Active Boeki but with smaller effort and big competition from gray market. Around mid-2000s, they began to care more for Indian, starting from Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance. From September 30, 2008, they planned to sell the Wii and Nintendo DS with help of Samurai Electronics and HCL<ref>[https://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/sep/16wii.htm Nintendo Wii and DS to launch in India on September 30] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080916175348/https://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/sep/16wii.htm archived])</ref> but it didn't happen. In late 2000s, they eventually released both consoles with help from Sunder Electronics, who also delivered the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in 2012.<ref>[https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/buy-the-nintendo-switch-in-india-you-need-to-read-this-first-1650812 Want to Buy the Nintendo Switch In India? You Need to Read This First] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220810051859/https://www.gadgets360.com/games/features/buy-the-nintendo-switch-in-india-you-need-to-read-this-first-1650812 archived])</ref> {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were available in India just a week after its release in {{pmin|the United States}}.<ref> | ||
[http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pokemon-fans-helpless-in-india-as-nintendo-keeps-away-627108 Pokemon Fans Helpless in India as Nintendo Keeps Away - NDTV Gadgets] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160307164555/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pokemon-fans-helpless-in-india-as-nintendo-keeps-away-627108 archived])</ref>Sunder ended cooperatin in 2017 and Nintendo Switch wasn't released in India but third-party publishers have distributed games officially for this platform in this country. | [http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pokemon-fans-helpless-in-india-as-nintendo-keeps-away-627108 Pokemon Fans Helpless in India as Nintendo Keeps Away - NDTV Gadgets] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160307164555/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pokemon-fans-helpless-in-india-as-nintendo-keeps-away-627108 archived])</ref> Sunder ended cooperatin in 2017 and Nintendo Switch wasn't released in India but third-party publishers have distributed games officially for this platform in this country. | ||
==Pokémon anime == | ==Pokémon anime == | ||
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''[[Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan]]'' was released on YouTube on October 25, 2023, the same day as its worldwide release.<ref>Pokémon Asia Official YouTube announcements: [https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxt2mcGbmNPYG_JwnJOPMwZVjjBJ-CGxqR Hindi] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223109/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1hOHNgH6x8MF22676CmZA/community?lb=Ugkxt2mcGbmNPYG_JwnJOPMwZVjjBJ-CGxqR <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>]),[https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxzJVYamPxHC8sea0arWG2He95KjX9PcY3 Tamil] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223501/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXCmuvYb1evPqKaaDs0GBQ/community?lb=UgkxzJVYamPxHC8sea0arWG2He95KjX9PcY3 <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>]), [https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxXe_dhrMrlY0wiKFB4nwcD9e0YDRCgUbr Telugu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223543/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_jZH5w5iZDk3lWhrHigMZw/community?lb=UgkxXe_dhrMrlY0wiKFB4nwcD9e0YDRCgUbr <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>]), [https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxH0wt2msuqzNdPrkz4KD3QpNh8weevvJX Bengali] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223547/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KQ63vWTffadkKgyy85_ng/community?lb=UgkxH0wt2msuqzNdPrkz4KD3QpNh8weevvJX <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>])</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/official.pokemon.india/posts/pfbid02gtvoJH8H3vzYJRHF5Qy3QnnkHd87DDuRrY6aVqw6jUVoFxjKmRmNP7U3ZGsfjRLyl Watch the animated short to uncover the mystery! #DetectivePikachu] - Pokémon India on Facebook ([https://archive.vn/mznn4 archived])</ref> | ''[[Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan]]'' was released on YouTube on October 25, 2023, the same day as its worldwide release.<ref>Pokémon Asia Official YouTube announcements: [https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxt2mcGbmNPYG_JwnJOPMwZVjjBJ-CGxqR Hindi] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223109/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1hOHNgH6x8MF22676CmZA/community?lb=Ugkxt2mcGbmNPYG_JwnJOPMwZVjjBJ-CGxqR <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>]),[https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxzJVYamPxHC8sea0arWG2He95KjX9PcY3 Tamil] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223501/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXCmuvYb1evPqKaaDs0GBQ/community?lb=UgkxzJVYamPxHC8sea0arWG2He95KjX9PcY3 <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>]), [https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxXe_dhrMrlY0wiKFB4nwcD9e0YDRCgUbr Telugu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223543/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_jZH5w5iZDk3lWhrHigMZw/community?lb=UgkxXe_dhrMrlY0wiKFB4nwcD9e0YDRCgUbr <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>]), [https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxH0wt2msuqzNdPrkz4KD3QpNh8weevvJX Bengali] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231025223547/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KQ63vWTffadkKgyy85_ng/community?lb=UgkxH0wt2msuqzNdPrkz4KD3QpNh8weevvJX <span style="font-size:x-small">archived</span>])</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/official.pokemon.india/posts/pfbid02gtvoJH8H3vzYJRHF5Qy3QnnkHd87DDuRrY6aVqw6jUVoFxjKmRmNP7U3ZGsfjRLyl Watch the animated short to uncover the mystery! #DetectivePikachu] - Pokémon India on Facebook ([https://archive.vn/mznn4 archived])</ref> | ||
''[[Pokémon Concierge]]'' was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Netflix on 28 December | ''[[Pokémon Concierge]]'' was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Netflix on 28 December 2023, alongside the worldwide release.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_rfMLLxzfxU?si=7h6odVLcv4I3fj7y Pokémon Concierge | Official Trailer | Netflix India] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231115024643/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rfMLLxzfxU archived])</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/GYoBXIHlPzQ?si=QygXu-TMroGc3O2X [Official] Pokémon Concierge Trailer - Netflix | Pokémon Asia Official (Hindi)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231114210741/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYoBXIHlPzQ archived])</ref> | ||
The Chinese New Year short ''[[Homecoming]]'' was released on all four YouTube channels on February 9, 2024.<ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/anime/pokemon_original_short_animation_homecoming_is_out_now.html "Pokémon Original Short Animation: Homecoming" is out now!] - The official Pokémon Website in India ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240226181850/https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/anime/pokemon_original_short_animation_homecoming_is_out_now.html archived])</ref> | The Chinese New Year short ''[[Homecoming]]'' was released on all four YouTube channels on February 9, 2024.<ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/anime/pokemon_original_short_animation_homecoming_is_out_now.html "Pokémon Original Short Animation: Homecoming" is out now!] - The official Pokémon Website in India ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240226181850/https://in.portal-pokemon.com/topics/anime/pokemon_original_short_animation_homecoming_is_out_now.html archived])</ref> | ||
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| Raghuvaran<ref>[https://www.latestnewstamil.com/post/raghuvaran-the-dubbing-maestro-and-voice-of-shinchan Raghuvaran: The Dubbing Maestro] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231108232434/https://www.latestnewstamil.com/post/raghuvaran-the-dubbing-maestro-and-voice-of-shinchan archived])</ref> | | Raghuvaran<ref>[https://www.latestnewstamil.com/post/raghuvaran-the-dubbing-maestro-and-voice-of-shinchan Raghuvaran: The Dubbing Maestro] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231108232434/https://www.latestnewstamil.com/post/raghuvaran-the-dubbing-maestro-and-voice-of-shinchan archived])</ref> | ||
| Kathir Gani Khan ([[S01]] - [[S10]], [[S17]], [M11]])<hr>Sai Abjith ([[S11]] - present) | | Kathir Gani Khan ([[S01]] - [[S10]], [[S17]], [[M11]])<hr>Sai Abjith ([[S11]] - present) | ||
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* Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm Pirates make a killing out of Pokemon craze - Indian Television] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150611140300/http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm archived])</ref> | * Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm Pirates make a killing out of Pokemon craze - Indian Television] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150611140300/http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm archived])</ref> | ||
**In fact, a popular belief among fans in the early 2000s was that original [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]] are not available in any store in India. | **In fact, a popular belief among fans in the early 2000s was that original [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]] are not available in any store in India. | ||
* Pokémon {{wp|Raksha Bandhan|Rakhis}} were available in India, with {{p|Pikachu}} and the [[ | * Pokémon {{wp|Raksha Bandhan|Rakhis}} were available in India, with {{p|Pikachu}} and the [[first partner Pokémon]] of [[Unova]] region. | ||
* Pokémon {{pkmn|Tazos}} collectibles were available for free in {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm Shh... it's Pokemon time - The Hindu Business Line] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20040327061242/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm archived])</ref> | * Pokémon {{pkmn|Tazos}} collectibles were available for free in {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm Shh... it's Pokemon time - The Hindu Business Line] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20040327061242/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm archived])</ref> | ||
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes.<ref name="ToonamiGameOn" /> | * On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes.<ref name="ToonamiGameOn" /> | ||
* Pokémon toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other | * Pokémon toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other first partner Pokémon.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/pokemon-bw-movie-version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》/ Pokemon BW Movie Version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》 - Toysaffair.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20170704022135/http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/pokemon-bw-movie-version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》/ archived])</ref> Different set of small figures of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, and {{p|Vulpix}} were made available in Happy Meals in November 2018. Unlike the previous promotion, it was advertised by McDonald's.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsIndia/videos/1965717350171768/ Happy Meal Toy - McDonald's India - Facebook] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220215171621/https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsIndia/videos/1965717350171768/ archived])</ref> | ||
* Pokémon Black and White merchandise was available in India from Reliance Home video and games.<ref>[http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 Reliance Toys & Games :Pokemon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20131015091324/http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 archived])</ref> | * Pokémon Black and White merchandise was available in India from Reliance Home video and games.<ref>[http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 Reliance Toys & Games :Pokemon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20131015091324/http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 archived])</ref> | ||
* Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites such as {{wp|Flipkart}} and {{wp|Snapdeal}}. | * Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites such as {{wp|Flipkart}} and {{wp|Snapdeal}}. | ||
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* A Pokémon contest was held by Hungama TV in 2015, which gave out Pokémon merchandise as prizes.<ref>[http://www.hungamatv.com/docs/tnc-pokemon-contest.pdf Pokemon Contest Entry Terms - Hungama TV] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20161204133305/http://www.hungamatv.com/docs/tnc-pokemon-contest.pdf archived])</ref> | * A Pokémon contest was held by Hungama TV in 2015, which gave out Pokémon merchandise as prizes.<ref>[http://www.hungamatv.com/docs/tnc-pokemon-contest.pdf Pokemon Contest Entry Terms - Hungama TV] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20161204133305/http://www.hungamatv.com/docs/tnc-pokemon-contest.pdf archived])</ref> | ||
* Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo were distributed by Funskool India.<ref>[http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 Pokémon Products - Funskool India] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20150611200917/http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 archived])</ref> | * Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo were distributed by Funskool India.<ref>[http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 Pokémon Products - Funskool India] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20150611200917/http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 archived])</ref> | ||
* Pokémon Evolution Cards and 3D figurines of {{p|Pikachu}}, the [[Kanto]] [[ | * Pokémon Evolution Cards and 3D figurines of {{p|Pikachu}}, the [[Kanto]] [[first partner Pokémon]], and Jigglypuff were distributed with the breakfast cereal {{wp|Chocos}}. | ||
* Pokémon cards and cutouts are distributed with {{wp|Cadbury}} Gems and other products. | * Pokémon cards and cutouts are distributed with {{wp|Cadbury}} Gems and other products. | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
* A Pokémon Mela (lit. ''Pokémon Fair'') was held in {{wp|Delhi}} on three occasions in 2023: November | * A Pokémon Mela (lit. ''Pokémon Fair'') was held in {{wp|Delhi}} on three occasions in 2023: November 17–19, 2023, December 2–3, 2023, and December 9–10, 2023. The events included Pokémon quiz and dance show, {{p|Pikachu}} meet and greet, a photo panel with Pokémon Christmas tree decorations, a coloring and craft corner, a screening of the [[Pokémon anime]], and a [[Pokémon GO]] rally and PvP area. Free goodies were also given out at the events, including sunvisors, Pokémon Funbooks, and stickers. Additionally, a social media campaign included plushies of Pikachu, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Riolu}}, and {{p|Yamper}} as prizes.<ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/special/event/pokemon_mela_delhincr/ 2023 Pokémon Mela in Delhi NCR - The official Pokémon Website in India] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231114060135/https://in.portal-pokemon.com/special/event/pokemon_mela_delhincr/ archived])</ref> | ||
* ''[[M23|Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle]]'' had a special screening in Mumbai at PVR ICON Infiniti Andheri, on February | * ''[[M23|Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle]]'' had a special screening in Mumbai at PVR ICON Infiniti Andheri, on February 11, 2024. The movie had four showtimes and was screened only in the English dub. Moviegoers could participate in a "meet-and-greet" with Pikachu, and received special goodies.<ref name="M23PVRInsta"/><ref name="M23PVRTwitter"/><ref name="M23PVR"/> | ||
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File:Pokémon Mela 2023.png|Pokémon Mela 2023 | File:Pokémon Mela 2023.png|Pokémon Mela 2023 | ||