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While the [[Pokémon movie]]s are regularly released theatrically in Japan, [[M01|only]] [[M02|the]] [[M03|first]] [[M04|five]] [[M05|movies]], the [[M13|13th movie]], and the Zekrom variant of the [[M14|14th movie]] have seen theatrical releases in the US; all other movies have premiered on television (usually on Cartoon Network) and released straight to video or DVD.
While the [[Pokémon movie]]s are regularly released theatrically in Japan, [[M01|only]] [[M02|the]] [[M03|first]] [[M04|five]] [[M05|movies]], the [[M13|13th movie]], and the Zekrom variant of the [[M14|14th movie]] have seen theatrical releases in the US; all other movies have premiered on television (usually on Cartoon Network) and released straight to video or DVD.


===Kids' WB!===
===Kids' WB===
[[File:Kids WB logo.png|thumb|right|Kids' WB! logo used from 1997-2001]]
[[File:Kids WB logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Kids' WB logo used from 1997-2008. The design of the logo itself varied slightly throughout the years.]]
Kids' WB! (Warner Brothers' Studios) is a former programming block that was broadcast on {{wp|The WB Television Network}} and later, as a result of a merge between WB and {{wp|UPN}}, on {{wp|The CW Television Network}}. The initial run of the block was from 1995-2008, and it aired (at various stages) both before and after school, and also on Saturday mornings. Kids' WB, in its original form, shut down on May 17, 2008. Prior to its closure, it was relaunched as an online {{wp|video on demand}} service.
{{wp|Kids' WB}} is a former programming block that was broadcast on {{wp|The WB}} television network, and later, as a result of a merge between the WB and {{wp|UPN}}, on {{wp|The CW}}. The initial run of the block was from 1995-2008, and it aired (at various stages) both before and after school, and also on Saturday mornings. Kids' WB, in its original form, shut down on May 17, 2008. Prior to its closure, it was relaunched as an online {{wp|video on demand}} service.


Kids' WB aired episodes from the original [[4Kids Entertainment]] dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] from 1999 until 2006. The first episode aired was ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', on February 13, 1999. The network aired the remainder of the first season, and every other non-banned episode through [[S08|season eight]]. Warner Bros. also used the Kids' WB! name in their promotions of the first three [[Pokémon movie]]s.
Kids' WB aired episodes from the original [[4Kids Entertainment]] dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] from 1999 until 2006. The first episode aired was ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', on February 13, 1999. The network aired the remainder of the first season, and every other non-banned episode through [[S08|season eight]]. Warner Bros. also released the first three [[Pokémon movie]]s under the Kids' WB name.


On January 22, 2005, Kids' WB! was the first to air the English version of the seventh movie, [[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]. It was also first to air the 10th anniversary Pokémon special, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', on April 29, 2006, even before it aired in Japan. This special was the first to be dubbed by [[The Pokémon Company International]] (then known as Pokémon USA), as well as being the only time Kids' WB! aired the new dub by Pokémon USA. Along with the special, a promotional sweepstakes was run by Kids' WB! to win tenth anniversary related merchandise.
On January 22, 2005, Kids' WB was the first to air the English version of the seventh movie, [[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]. It was also first to air the 10th anniversary Pokémon special, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', on April 29, 2006, even before it aired in Japan. This special was the first to be dubbed by [[The Pokémon Company International]] (then known as Pokémon USA), as well as being the only time Kids' WB aired the new dub by Pokémon USA. Along with the special, a promotional sweepstakes was run by Kids' WB to win tenth anniversary related merchandise.


In 2006, before any more Pokémon USA episodes could be aired, the network announced that all non-{{wp|Warner Brothers}} shows would be dropped from the lineup. This meant that ''Pokémon'', among other shows, would no longer be aired on Kids' WB!. The series would eventually move to Cartoon Network, which is owned by TimeWarner via its' {{wp|Turner Broadcasting}} division, managed by {{wp|Ted Turner}}, on September 8th.
In 2006, before any more Pokémon USA episodes could be aired, the network announced that all non-{{wp|Warner Bros.}} related shows would be dropped from the lineup. This meant that ''Pokémon'', among other shows, would no longer be aired on Kids' WB. The series would eventually move to Cartoon Network, which is owned by TimeWarner via its' {{wp|Turner Broadcasting}} division, managed by {{wp|Ted Turner}}, on September 8th.


On October 2, 2007, it was announced that the Kids' WB block would end in September the following year. Management stated that this was because of the effects of children's advertising limits and competition from cable TV channels. In an ironic twist, the block was sold to 4Kids, who had also bought the old {{wp|Fox Kids}} block, renaming it the "Fox Box" and then "{{wp|4Kids TV}}". {{wp|Fox Broadcasting Company}} ended their relationship with 4Kids in December 2008, and as of 2010, used the old slot to allow affiliates to use for news or {{wp|E/I}} programming, save for two hours called "Fox Marketplace", in essence a block of {{wp|Infomercials}}.
On October 2, 2007, it was announced that the Kids' WB block would end in September the following year. Management stated that this was because of the effects of children's advertising limits and competition from cable TV channels. In an ironic twist, the block was sold to 4Kids, who had previously acquired the {{wp|Fox Kids}} block, rebranding it as Fox Box and then {{wp|4Kids TV}}. {{wp|Fox Broadcasting Company}} ended their relationship with 4Kids in December 2008, and as of 2010, used the old slot to allow affiliates to use for news or {{wp|E/I}} programming, save for two hours called Fox Marketplace, in essence a block of {{wp|Infomercials}}.


The last time Kids' WB! aired was, contrary to earlier reports, May 17, 2008. After this date, the block was renamed as {{wp|The CW4Kids}}. Kids' WB! was revamped into an online video on demand service, which was launched on April 28, 2008. ''Pokémon'' is not included on the list of available titles, but episodes are available on demand via the USA [[Pokémon.com]] web portal.
The last time Kids' WB aired was, contrary to earlier reports, May 17, 2008. After this date, the block was renamed as {{wp|Toonzai|The CW4Kids}}. Kids' WB was relaunched as an online video on demand service, which was launched on April 28, 2008. ''Pokémon'' is not included on the list of available titles, but episodes are available on demand via the USA [[Pokémon.com]] web portal. Seven years later, Kids' WB was subsequently shut down and was split up into Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and DC Universe websites, effectively retiring the Kids' WB name after almost 20 years.


===Cartoon Network===
===Cartoon Network===
[[File:Cartoon Network 2010 Logo.png|thumb|right|Cartoon Network's logo since May 29, 2010]]
[[File:Cartoon Network 2010 Logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Cartoon Network's logo since May 29, 2010]]
Cartoon Network is a cable network owned by {{wp|Time Warner}} that carries the [[Pokémon anime]] meta series.  The channel was launched on October 1, 1992 after Turner purchased the animation studio {{wp|Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions}} in 1991. They started with ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' on September 8th, 2006. They picked up the series after corporate sibling Kids' WB! dropped the series in its efforts to focus more on series produced in-house, which has since been taken over by [[4Kids Entertainment]], the former producer of the anime series.
Cartoon Network is a cable network owned by {{wp|Time Warner}} that previously carried the [[Pokémon anime]] meta series.  The channel was launched on October 1, 1992 after Turner purchased the animation studio {{wp|Hanna-Barbera}} in 1991. They started with ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' on September 8, 2006. They picked up the series after corporate sibling Kids' WB dropped the series in its efforts to focus more on series produced in-house, which had since been taken over by [[4Kids Entertainment]], the former producer of the anime series.
[[File:Cn logo lightbg.png|thumb|left|Cartoon Network's original logo that is still used today]]
[[File:Cn logo lightbg.png|thumb|200px|left|Cartoon Network's original logo, which is currently used as a trademark]]
Previously, they had aired reruns of episodes from the anime's earlier seasons, such as ''[[S05|Master Quest]]''. As of April 2010, almost every season has aired on Cartoon Network. They have also aired all ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'' episodes during the summer of 2006. Currently, the series does not air on the network.
Previously, they had aired reruns of episodes from the anime's earlier seasons, such as ''[[S05|Master Quest]]''. Almost every season through ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' has aired on Cartoon Network. They have also aired all ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'' episodes during the summer of 2006. Currently, the series does not air on the network. Their sibling network Boomerang aired episodes from the [[original series]], the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
 
New dubbed episodes of ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond]]'' can be seen on Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM {{wp|Eastern Time Zone|ET}}/{{wp|Pacific Time Zone|PT}} (7:00 AM {{wp|Central Time Zone (North America)|CT}}). As of March 2011, it repeated ''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]''. They both aired weekdays at 8:00 AM ET/PT. On February 18, 2012, Cartoon Network started airing ''[[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]''. Currently, their sibling network Boomerang airs the original series.
{{bulbanews|TPCi not happy about Cartoon Network movie cut}}
{{bulbanews|TPCi not happy about Cartoon Network movie cut}}
Cartoon Network tends to marginalize end credits—replacing the original ending with their own generic credits while running a promo. This is not a very big loss for anime episodes, which have rather unremarkable ending sequences in the dub, unless the credits break away from the current format, such as in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]''. However, by extension, this means that the credits of Pokémon movies aired on the channel, which contain an epilogue, are missed, to the chagrin of viewers. Occasionally, the credits are simply sped up. Also, when the [[M13|thirteenth movie]] first aired on the channel, several scenes were omitted, which [[The Pokémon Company International|TPCi]] did not appreciate.
Cartoon Network tends to marginalize end credits—replacing the original ending with their own generic credits while running a promo. This is not a very big loss for anime episodes, which have rather unremarkable ending sequences in the dub, unless the credits break away from the current format, such as in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]''. However, by extension, this means that the credits of Pokémon movies aired on the channel, which contain an epilogue, are missed, to the chagrin of viewers. Occasionally, the credits are simply sped up. Also, when the [[M13|thirteenth movie]] first aired on the channel, several scenes were omitted, which [[The Pokémon Company International|TPCi]] did not appreciate.


On their website, Cartoon Network features [[Cartoon Network online games|several online games]] featuring Pokémon characters.
On their website, Cartoon Network featured [[Cartoon Network online games|several online games]] featuring Pokémon characters.


====Toonami====
====Toonami====
[[File:Toonami2007logo.jpg|thumb|right|Toonami's logo from 2007-2008]]
[[File:Toonami2007logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Toonami's logo from 2007-2008]]
Toonami is an extension of Cartoon Network. It formerly aired [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and, after Kids' WB! stopped airing new episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[S09|Battle Frontier]].
Toonami is an extension of Cartoon Network. It formerly aired [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and, after Kids' WB stopped airing new episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[S09|Battle Frontier]].


From July 2001 until June 2002, Kids' WB!'s weekday afternoon editions, which included Pokémon, were branded ''Toonami on Kids' WB'', making this period the first instance of Pokémon on Toonami.
From July 2001 until June 2002, Kids' WB's weekday afternoon editions, which included Pokémon, were branded ''Toonami on Kids' WB'', making this period the first instance of Pokémon on Toonami.


The Toonami block aired for the final time on September 20, 2008. Although the Toonami block itself ended, the block's streaming-video service Toonami Jetstream, which showed episodes from various arcs of Pokémon anime, continued operations until January 30, 2009. After nearly four years of being off the year in the US, Toonami later returned on the air on May 26, 2012, but now on Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night programming block. This was done by popular demand after an April Fools stunt.
The Toonami block aired for the final time on September 20, 2008. Although the Toonami block itself ended, the block's streaming-video service Toonami Jetstream, which showed episodes from various arcs of Pokémon anime, continued operations until January 30, 2009. After nearly four years of being off the year in the US, Toonami later returned on the air on May 26, 2012, but now on Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night programming block. This was done by popular demand after an April Fools stunt.


====Toonami Jetstream====
====Toonami Jetstream====
[[File:Toonami Jetstream Logo.png|thumb|right|Toonami Jetstream's logo]]
[[File:Toonami Jetstream Logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Toonami Jetstream's logo]]
Toonami Jetstream was a {{wp|Streaming media|streaming video}} service run by Cartoon Network and [[VIZ Media]] to provide anime and action cartoons 24 hours a day.  The service launched on July 17, 2006.  The service remained online even after its parent programming block, Toonami, ended on September 20, 2008. On January 20, 2009, Toonami Jetstream switched all available offerings with "top 10" lists from most of their at-the-time current shows. Toonami Jetstream shut down on January 30, 2009. Cartoon Network Video, Toonami Jetstream's former sister service, became Cartoon Network's lone streaming video service at the time Jetstream shut down. The Pokémon anime did not initially migrate over to Cartoon Network Video, but would do so a few months after Jetstream's shutdown.
Toonami Jetstream was a {{wp|Streaming media|streaming video}} service run by Cartoon Network and [[VIZ Media]] to provide anime and action cartoons 24 hours a day.  The service launched on July 17, 2006.  The service remained online even after its parent programming block, Toonami, ended on September 20, 2008. On January 20, 2009, Toonami Jetstream switched all available offerings with "top 10" lists from most of their at-the-time current shows. Toonami Jetstream shut down on January 30, 2009. Cartoon Network Video, Toonami Jetstream's former sister service, became Cartoon Network's lone streaming video service at the time Jetstream shut down. The Pokémon anime did not initially migrate over to Cartoon Network Video, but would do so a few months after Jetstream's shutdown.
{{bulbanews|Toonami Jetstream closes its doors}}
{{bulbanews|Toonami Jetstream closes its doors}}
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[[Pokémon Chronicles]] also debuted on Toonami Jetstream on October 9, 2006.  The first episode of the side series offered on the service was part 1 of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. The final episode, Pikachu's Winter Vacation:  ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]''/''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]'', debuted on the service on March 5, 2007.
[[Pokémon Chronicles]] also debuted on Toonami Jetstream on October 9, 2006.  The first episode of the side series offered on the service was part 1 of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. The final episode, Pikachu's Winter Vacation:  ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]''/''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]'', debuted on the service on March 5, 2007.


The fourth season debuted on Toonami Jetstream on May 29, 2007 under the [[S04|Johto League Champions]] banner.  ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' was the first episode offered under that classification. The last episode under this classification, ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', debuted on Jetstream on May 27, 2008.
The fourth season debuted on Toonami Jetstream on May 28, 2007 under the [[S04|Johto League Champions]] banner.  ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' was the first episode offered under that classification. The last episode under this classification, ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', debuted on Jetstream on May 27, 2008.


The first season debuted on Toonami Jetstream on January 14, 2008 under the [[S01|Pokémon]] banner as part of a special offering involving {{g|Snap}}. ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' was the first episode offered under that classification. This classification never saw a regular progression.
The first season debuted on Toonami Jetstream on January 14, 2008 under the [[S01|Pokémon]] banner as part of a special offering involving {{g|Snap}}. ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' was the first episode offered under that classification. This classification never saw a regular progression.
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====Cartoon Network Video====
====Cartoon Network Video====
[[File:Cartoon Network Video Logo.png|thumb|right|Cartoon Network Video's former logo]]
[[File:Cartoon Network Video Logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Cartoon Network Video's former logo]]
Cartoon Network Video is a {{wp|Streaming media|streaming video}} service run by Cartoon Network to provide animated programs 24 hours a day. The service launched on September 22, 2006. Originally a sister service to {{wp|Toonami Jetstream}}, which had long offered the Pokémon anime, Cartoon Network Video became Cartoon Network's lone streaming video service after Toonami Jetstream shut down on January 30, 2009. The [[Pokémon anime]] debuted on the service on May 15, 2009.
Cartoon Network Video is a {{wp|Streaming media|streaming video}} service run by Cartoon Network to provide animated programs 24 hours a day. The service launched on September 22, 2006. Originally a sister service to {{wp|Toonami Jetstream}}, which had long offered the Pokémon anime, Cartoon Network Video became Cartoon Network's lone streaming video service after Toonami Jetstream shut down on January 30, 2009. The [[Pokémon anime]] debuted on the service on May 15, 2009.


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===Boomerang===
===Boomerang===
[[File:Boomerang 2015.png|thumb|right|Boomerang's current logo adopted since January 19, 2015]]
[[File:Boomerang 2015.png|thumb|200px|right|Boomerang's current logo adopted since January 19, 2015]]
Boomerang is a cable network owned by {{wp|Time Warner}}, operating as a sister station to Cartoon Network. Boomerang is well-known for airing many cartoons that came from the 20th century such as {{wp|The Flintstones}}, {{wp|The Jetsons}}, Popeye the Sailor Man, and The Yogi Bear Show, as well as older episodes of currently-running series, Pokémon among them. A full list is on {{wp|List of programs broadcast by Boomerang|Wikipedia}}. Boomerang was made shortly after the introduction of Cartoon Network in 1992. However, it was only a block on the network, and was not spun off into a channel until 2000. During its time as a block, it lasted for only a couple of hours at a time.
Boomerang is a cable network owned by {{wp|Time Warner}}, operating as a sister station to Cartoon Network. Boomerang primarily airs contemporary cartoons from Time Warner's archival history such as {{wp|The Flintstones}}, {{wp|The Jetsons}}, Popeye the Sailor Man, and The Yogi Bear Show, as well as older episodes of currently-running series, Pokémon among them. A full list is on {{wp|List of programs broadcast by Boomerang|Wikipedia}}. Boomerang was launched shortly after the introduction of Cartoon Network in 1992. However, it was only a block on the network, and was not spun off into a channel until 2000. During its time as a block, it lasted for only a couple of hours at a time.


[[File:Boomerang logo.png|thumb|left|Boomerang's former logo]]
[[File:Boomerang logo.png|thumb|200px|left|Boomerang's former logo]]
Boomerang first started airing episodes of the popular Pokémon series when it first aired the {{series|original}} in 2006, and after that in March of 2010. Currently, as of October 2012, the channel airs episodes from [[EP001]] to [[DP191]]. Episodes are currently airing at 4 and 4:30 PM {{wp|Eastern Time Zone|ET}}/{{wp|Pacific Time Zone|PT}} (4 and 4:30 PM {{wp|Central Time Zone (North America)|CT}}) on weekdays.  
Boomerang first started airing episodes of the popular Pokémon series when it first aired the {{series|original}} in 2006, and after that in March of 2010. As of October 2012, the channel aired episodes from [[EP001]] to [[DP191]]. Prior to 2017, episode were aired at 6 and 6:30 PM {{wp|Eastern Time Zone|ET}}/{{wp|Pacific Time Zone|PT}} (5 and 5:30 PM {{wp|Central Time Zone (North America)|CT}}) on weekdays.  


Boomerang airs ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', an anime episode that had previously been [[banned episodes|banned]].
Boomerang previously aired the [[banned episodes|banned]] episode ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''.


In January 19, 2015, the U.S. version of Boomerang was be relaunched as part of a global rebranding effort in an effort to original programming for the first time; it is unknown if Boomerang will order the series once Cartoon Network's airing of new episodes of the anime will conclude, however. The relaunched channel continues to emphasize its archival programming but with a greatly increased emphasis on the archive's most popular brands and an explicitly {{wp|family-friendly}} approach, in the hopes that Boomerang could become a “second {{wp|flagship (broadcasting)|flagship}}” on par with the main Cartoon Network channel.
In January 19, 2015, the U.S. version of Boomerang was be relaunched as part of a global rebranding effort in an effort to original programming for the first time. The relaunched channel continues to emphasize its archival programming but with a greatly increased emphasis on the archive's most popular brands and an explicitly {{wp|family-friendly}} approach, in the hopes that Boomerang could become a “second {{wp|flagship (broadcasting)|flagship}}” on par with the main Cartoon Network channel.
 
Due to [[#Disney XD|Disney XD]] obtaining airing rights to the Pokémon anime, it no longer airs on Boomerang as of February 2017.


===Toon Disney===
===Toon Disney===
[[File:Toon Disney logo.png|thumb|right|Toon Disney's logo from 2005-2009]]
[[File:Toon Disney logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Toon Disney's logo from 2005-2009]]
Toon Disney was an American cable television channel which began broadcasting on April 18, 1998 (the date was chosen to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the launch of its parent channel, {{wp|Disney Channel}}). It was owned by {{wp|The Walt Disney Company}}, who also owns the [[Miramax Films]] film studio. Its programming was aimed at 2-11 year olds.
Toon Disney was an American cable television channel which began broadcasting on April 18, 1998 (the date was chosen to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the launch of its parent channel, {{wp|Disney Channel}}). It was owned by {{wp|The Walt Disney Company}}, who also owned the [[Miramax Films]] film studio during the period of the channel's existence. Its programming was aimed at 2-11 year olds.
 
Toon Disney had shown the ''Pokémon'' motion pictures distributed in the United States by Miramax: ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. On February 13, 2009, Toon Disney was succeeded by [[#Disney XD|Disney XD]], a channel geared towards boys ages 6-14.
 
===Disney XD===
[[File:Disney XD Logo.png|thumb|200px|left|Disney XD's logo since 2015]]
Disney XD is a cable network geared towards boys ages 6-14 owned by {{wp|The Walt Disney Company}} that acquired airing rights to the [[Pokémon anime]], beginning with the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. The channel was launched on February 13, 2009, replacing [[#Toon Disney|Toon Disney]]. They began airing the anime with a marathon including ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', and ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'' on December 5, 2016.


Toon Disney had shown the ''Pokémon'' motion pictures distributed in the United States by sister company [[Miramax Films]]: ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.  On February 13th, 2009, Toon Disney was succeeded by Disney XD, a channel geared towards boys ages 6-14.
Currently, reruns of the season ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' air daily. They have previously aired ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' and ''[[M02|Spell of the Unown]]''. Starting on May 13, 2017, new dubbed episodes of ''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' can be seen on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM {{wp|Eastern Time Zone|ET}}/{{wp|Pacific Time Zone|PT}} (8:00 AM {{wp|Central Time Zone (North America)|CT}}). Episodes from ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]'' and ''[[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]'' can also be streamed through the Watch Disney XD app or website.


===Other video streaming===
===Other video streaming===
{{bulbanews/2|Pokémon anime now available on Hulu|Pokémon anime to stream on Netflix}}
{{bulbanews/2|Pokémon anime now available on Hulu|Pokémon anime to stream on Netflix}}
The Pokémon anime is available on [[Hulu]], a video streaming site available in the United States.
The Pokémon anime is available on [[Amazon Video]] and [[Hulu]], which are video streaming site available in the United States. Starting on October 14, 2016, episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} were made available on XFINITY On Demand in both English and Spanish.<ref>http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-comes-to-xfinity-on-demand/</ref>


Additionally, it was announced by {{wp|Netflix}} that the Pokémon anime would be available through their paid on-demand service beginning from March 1, 2014. Currently, the [[S01|first]], [[S02]second]], and [[S14|fourteenth]] seasons, along with [[M14|the fourteenth movie]], are available for streaming.
Additionally, it was announced by [[Netflix]] that the Pokémon anime would be available through their paid on-demand service beginning from March 1, 2014. Currently, the [[S01|first]], [[S17|seventeenth]], and [[S18|eighteenth]] seasons, along with [[M17|the seventeenth movie]] and [[M18|the eighteenth movie]], are available for streaming.


==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
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==Pokémon merchandise==
==Pokémon merchandise==
Pokémon merchandising has been handled by various distributors in the United States. When the franchise debuted, merchandising was handled by [[Hasbro]]. Originally, toys and merchandise were simply imported from Japan, but later Hasbro created their own toys and games for distribution in the US. In 2004, rights passed to [[Jakks Pacific]], which produced their own merchandise as well. As of January 2013, merchandise will be handled by [[Tomy]], which will import Japanese merchandise once again.
Pokémon merchandising has been handled by various distributors in the United States. When the franchise debuted, merchandising was handled by [[Hasbro]]. Originally, toys and merchandise were simply imported from Japan, but later Hasbro created their own toys and games for distribution in the US. In 2004, rights passed to [[Jakks Pacific]], which produced their own merchandise as well. As of January 2013, merchandise has been handled by [[Takara Tomy]] and largely imported from Japan. Unlike other Pokémon merchandise in the US, Tomy's merchandise has multilingual packaging shared with Europe that features seven Western languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch), including localized Pokémon and character names where applicable.


The United States is home to the only North American {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores, with one store operating in in {{wp|New York City}}, {{wp|New York}} (now a Nintendo World store) and two mall kiosks in {{wp|Washington (state)|Washington state}}. The Pokémon Center online store also currently only ships to the United States.
The United States is home to the only North American {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores, with one store operating in in {{wp|New York City}}, {{wp|New York}} (now {{DL|Pokémon Center (store)|New York (Nintendo New York)|Nintendo New York}}) and two mall kiosks in {{wp|Washington (state)|Washington state}}. The Pokémon Center online store also currently only ships to the United States.
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==Events==
==Events==
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Several promotional events have been held in the United States for Pokémon video games and other media. Many of these events included playable game demos, distribution of [[event Pokémon]], and other incentives such as promotional cards from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.
Several promotional events have been held in the United States for Pokémon video games and other media. Many of these events included playable game demos, distribution of [[event Pokémon]], and other incentives such as promotional cards from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.


Promotional tours include the [[Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour]], the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Adventure Tour]], [[Pokémon Rocks America]], [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], and the [[Pokémon Black and White Sampling Tour]].
Promotional tours include the [[Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour]], the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Adventure Tour]], [[Pokémon Rocks America]], [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], and the [[Pokémon Black and White Sampling Tour]].
The [[World Championships]] have been held by [[Play! Pokémon]] (formerly Pokémon Organized Play) annually in the United States since 2004. So far, only one World Championship has been held outside of the United States, which was the [[2013 World Championships]] in Vancouver, British Columbia, {{pmin|Canada}}.


The [[Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions]] series of concerts has been touring the United States since 2014. The United States was the first country the concerts appeared in.
The [[Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions]] series of concerts has been touring the United States since 2014. The United States was the first country the concerts appeared in.
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/ The official United States Pokémon website] (full website)
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/ The official United States Pokémon website] (full website)
==References==
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