Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and developed by Game Freak, Nintendo, and Creatures. It began in 1996 with video games on the Game Boy and quickly expanded into various media, including animated series, films, trading card games, and merchandise. The Pokémon universe revolves around fictional creatures called Pokémon, which trainers capture, train, and battle. The series is based on elements of collection, exploration, and strategy, appealing to audiences of all ages worldwide.
