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Pokémon, also known as Pocket Monsters, is a multimedia franchise that began with the release of the games Pokémon Red and Green on the Game Boy in 1996, created by Satoshi Tajiri. The series quickly gained global popularity, spawning anime, manga, card games, and merchandise. The Pokémon world is populated by various fictional creatures, with 1025 species as of January 2024. The core gameplay revolves around collecting, training, and battling Pokémon. The games achieved massive success with their unique 'collect, train, battle, and trade' mechanics, and the strategy of releasing two versions simultaneously, reinvigorating the handheld gaming market. The Pokémon anime began in 1997, becoming one of Japan's longest-running anime series, and characters like Pikachu became global pop culture icons. The franchise has not only been a gaming success but also generated billions of dollars in merchandise sales. Additionally, the official Pokémon Trading Card Game has further expanded its audience. The success of Pokémon lies not only in its gameplay mechanics but also in its rich world-building and charming characters.