Timeline of Pokémon

Various product release timelines within the Pokémon multimedia franchise

Official logo for international release. "Pokémon" is short for the original Japanese title of "Pocket Monsters". Core series games release timeline1996| Red and Green

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Blue
1997
1998| Yellow
Red and Blue
1999| Gold and Silver
2000| Crystal
2001
2002| Ruby and Sapphire
2003
2004| FireRed and LeafGreen
Emerald
2005
2006| Diamond and Pearl
2007
2008| Platinum
2009| HeartGold and SoulSilver
2010| Black and White
2011
2012| Black 2 and White 2
2013| X and Y
2014| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
2015
2016| Sun and Moon
2017| Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
2018| Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
2019| Sword  and Shield
2020| The Isle of Armor (DLC)
The Crown Tundra (DLC)
2021| Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2022| Legends: Arceus
Scarlet and Violet
2023| The Teal Mask (DLC)
The Indigo Disk (DLC)
2024
2025| Legends Z-A
Anime season release timeline1997| Indigo League

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1998
1999| Adventures in the Orange Islands
The Johto Journeys
2000| Johto League Champions
2001| Master Quest
2002| Advanced
2003| Advanced Challenge
2004| Advanced Battle
2005| Battle Frontier
2006| Diamond and Pearl
2007| DP: Battle Dimension
2008| DP: Galactic Battles
2009
2010| DP: Sinnoh League Victors
Black & White
2011| BW: Rival Destinies
2012| BW: Adventures in Unova and Beyond
2013| XY
2014| XY Kalos Quest
2015| XYZ
2016| Sun & Moon
2017| Sun & Moon – Ultra Adventures
2018| Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends
2019| Journeys
2020| Master Journeys
2021| Ultimate Journeys
2022
2023| Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Anime films release timeline1998| Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

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1999| Pokémon: The Movie 2000 - The Power of One
2000| Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown
2001| Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest
2002| Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias
2003|  Jirachi—Wish Maker
2004| Destiny Deoxys
2005| Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2006| Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2007| The Rise of Darkrai
2008| Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2009| Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2010| Zoroark—Master of Illusions
2011| White—Victini and Zekrom
Black—Victini and Reshiram
2012| Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2013| Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2014| Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2015| Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2016| Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2017| I Choose You!
2018| The Power of Us
2019| Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution
2020| Secrets of the Jungle
Live action films release timeline2019| Pokémon Detective Pikachu

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Pokémon variety show release timeline1999| Pocket Monsters Encore

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2000
2001
2002| Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station
2003
2004| Pokémon☆Sunday
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010| Pokémon Smash!
2011
2012
2013| Pokémon GET☆TV
2014
2015| Meet Up at the Pokémon House?
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022| Where are going with Pokémon!?

The following article is a broad timeline of the Pokémon franchise, also known as Pocket Monsters in Japan, a Japanese media franchise managed by The Pokémon Company, a company founded by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures.

The Pokémon franchise is divided into generations. In each new generation, a new set of Pokémon and a new region are introduced for the first time.[1] The first generation began in Japan with the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green on February 27, 1996. As of 2022, there are currently nine generations of main series video games.

## 1996[edit]

* February 27: Pocket Monsters Red & Green, the first-ever Pokémon games and the primary games of Generation I, first released in Japan for the Game Boy[2]
* June 23: Nintendo 64 first released in Japan
* October 15: Pocket Monsters Blue, upper edition of Pocket Monsters Red & Green, first released in Japan for the Game Boy[3]
* October 20: Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) first released

## 1997[edit]

* March: Pokémon Adventures manga first released in Japan
* April 1: Pocket Monsters, the first Japanese anime series, first aired in Japan with the release of the first episode of the 1st anime season, Pokemon, I Choose You!

## 1998[edit]

* March 27: Pocket Pikachu released in Japan
* April 23: Pokémon Center Co. Ltd established
* April 25: First ever Pokémon Center, Pokémon Center Tokyo, opened in Tokyo, Japan
* July 18: First ever Pokémon movie, Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, first released in Japan[4]
* August 1: Pocket Monsters Stadium (Japanese version), a spin-off game, released in Japan
* September 7: First English dub anime season, Pokémon: Indigo League, released in North America as a sneak preview for the 15th episode.
* September 8: First English dub anime season, Pokémon: Indigo League, released in North America[5]
* September 12: Pokémon Yellow, upper edition of Pocket Monsters Red & Green (1996), first released in Japan for the Game Boy & Game Boy Color[6]
* September 28: Pokémon Red and Blue, the international version of Pocket Monsters Red & Green (1996) and the first Pokémon games released internationally, released in North America[7]
* October 21: Game Boy Color first released in Japan.
* December 12: Hey You, Pikachu!, a spin-off game, released in Japan for Nintendo 64.
* November 2: Pokémon Pikachu released in United States.
* December 18: Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy released

## 1999[edit]

* January 21: Super Smash Bros. 64, crossover game, first released in Japan for Nintendo 64.
* January 28: Pocket Monsters Episode: Orange Islands Adventures first aired in Japan.
* March 21: Pokémon Snap, a spin-off photography game, first released in Japan for Nintendo 64.
* April 14: Pokémon Pinball, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for Game Boy Color.
* April 26: Super Smash Bros. 64, crossover game, released in North America for Nintendo 64.
* April 30: Pokémon Stadium (known in Japan as Pokémon Stadium 2), a spin-off game, first released in Japan for Nintendo 64.
* June 28: Pokémon Pinball, released in North America for Game Boy Color.
* July 17: Second Pokémon movie, Pokémon The Movie 2000: The Power of One, first released in Japan[8]
* July 26: Pokémon Snap, released in North America for Nintendo 64.
* October 7: Softx changed its name to TV Tokyo MediaNet
* October 14: Pocket Monsters Episode: Gold and Silver first aired in Japan
* October 19: Pokémon Yellow is released in North America on Game Boy Color.
* November 9: Pokémon Project Studio is released in North America for Windows, it was licensed by The Learning Company.
* November 10: First English dub Pokémon movie, Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, released in the United States.
* November 21: Pokémon Gold and Silver, primary games of Generation II, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Color[9]
* December 4: Second English dub anime season, Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands, released in the United States[10]

## 2000[edit]

* January 1: Slowking's Day, is aired on TV Tokyo in Japan.
* February 29: Pokémon Stadium is released in North America for Nintendo 64.
* April 10: Pokémon Trading Card Game is released in North America for Game Boy Color
* July 8: Third Pokémon movie, Pokémon 3: The Movie: Spell of the Unown first released in Japan[11]
* July 21: Second English dub Pokémon movie, Pokémon The Movie 2000: The Power of One, released in United States.
* September 21: Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is released in Japan for Game Boy Color.
* September 25: Pokémon Puzzle League is released in North America for Nintendo 64.
* October 13: Pokémon Gold and Silver is released in Australasia (including Australia and New Zealand) for Game Boy Color.
* October 14: Third English dub anime season, Pokémon: The Johto Journeys, released in the United States[12]
* October 15: Pokémon Gold and Silver is released in North America for Game Boy Color.
* November 6: Hey You, Pikachu! is released in North America for Nintendo 64.
* December 4: Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is released in North America for Game Boy Color.
* December 14: Pokémon Crystal, upper edition of Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999), first released in Japan as the final main games for the Game Boy Color[13]
* December 14: Pokémon Stadium 2 (known in Japan as Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver) released in Japan on Nintendo 64.
* December 30: Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is aired in Japan on TV Tokyo.

## 2001[edit]

* February: Pokémon USA established
* February 27: Fifth anniversary of the Pokémon video games and the Pokémon franchise
* March 21: Game Boy Advance first released in Japan
* March 26: Pokémon Stadium 2 is released in North America for Nintendo 64.
* April 6: Third English dub Pokémon movie, Pokémon 3 The Movie: Spell of the Unown is released in United States.
* July 7: Fourth Pokémon movie, Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi, Voice of the Forest, first released in Japan[14]
* August 18: Fourth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Johto League Champions, released in the United States[15]
* September 14: GameCube first released in Japan
* October 3: Pokémon Mini first released in Australia
* October 20: Fifth anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
* November 16: Pokemon Center New York opened in New York City
* November 16: Pokémon Puzzle Collection first released in Japan
* November 21: Super Smash Bros. Melee first released in Japan for the GameCube
* December 3: Super Smash Bros. Melee is released in North America for the GameCube
* December 4: Pokémon Zany Cards, a spin-off for Pokémon Mini, first released in Japan; the special Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is released on DVD and VHS in United States by Warner Home Video.
* December 30: Pokémon: The Legend of Thunder, is aired on TV Tokyo in Japan.

## 2002[edit]

* April 1: Fifth anniversary of the Pokémon anime.
* July 13: Fifth Pokémon movie, Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias, first released in Japan.
* September 14: Fifth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Master Quest, released in the United States.[16]
* October 11: the Fourth English dub Pokémon movie, Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi, Voice of the Forest, released in the United States.
* November 21: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, primary games of Generation III and first main games for the Game Boy Advance, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance[17]
* November 21: Pokémon Advanced Generation, The second Japanese anime series, first released in Japan[18]

## 2003[edit]

* February 14: Game Boy Advance SP first released in Japan.
* March 15: Sixth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Advanced, released in the United States as a sneak preview for 2 episodes on Kids' WB[19]
* March 19: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, released in North America for Game Boy Advance
* May 16: The Fifth English dub Pokémon movie, Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias, released in the United States
* May 30: Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire first released in Japan for GameCube.
* July 18: Pokémon Channel, first released in Japan for GameCube.
* July 19: Sixth Pokémon movie, Jirachi Wish Maker, first released in Japan[20]
* August 1: Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, first released in Japan for Game Boy Advance.
* August 25: Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, released in North America for Game Boy Advance.
* November 1: Sixth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Advanced, released in the United States on Kids' WB.
* November 21: Pokémon Colosseum first released in Japan for GameCube
* December 1: Pokémon Channel, released in North America for GameCube.

## 2004[edit]

* January 29: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, remakes of Pocket Monsters Red and Green (1996) for the Game Boy and first ever remakes, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.[21]
* March 22: Pokémon Colosseum is released in North America for GameCube.
* June 1: The Sixth English dub Pokémon movie, Jirachi Wish Maker is released in the United States on DVD and VHS as a direct-to-video film.
* July 12: Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire is released in North America for GameCube.
* July 17: Seventh Pokémon movie, Destiny Deoxys, first released in Japan[22]
* August 22: First ever Pokémon Trading Game World Championships held
* September 2: TV Tokyo MediaNet was shortened to MediaNet
* September 7: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, is released in North America for the Game Boy Advance.
* September 11: Seventh English dub anime season, Pokémon: Advanced Challenge, released in the United States[23]
* September 16: Pokémon Emerald, upper edition of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) and final main games for the Game Boy Advance, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance[24]
* November 21: Nintendo DS first released in North America
* December 2: Pokémon Dash, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS

## 2005[edit]

* January 22: The Seventh English dub Pokémon movie, Destiny Deoxys, is aired in the United States on Kids' WB.
* March 14: Pokémon Dash is released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* March 18: Poképark, a theme park, opens in Japan
* May 1: Pokémon Emerald is released in North America for Game Boy Advance.
* July 16: Eighth Pokémon movie, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, first released in Japan[25]
* August 4: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for GameCube
* September 13: Game Boy Micro first released in Japan
* September 17: Eighth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Advanced Battle, released in the United States[26]
* October 3: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, released in North America for GameCube.
* October 20: Pokémon Trozei!, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS
* November 17; Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, first games in the spin-off Mystery Dungeon series, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively.

## 2006[edit]

* February 27: Tenth anniversary of the Pokémon video games and the Pokémon franchise.
* March 2: Nintendo DS Lite first released in Japan.
* March 6: Pokémon Trozei!, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* March 23: Pokémon Ranger, the first game in the spin-off Ranger series, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS.
* April 29: Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, first aired on Kids' WB in United States.
* June 3: Pokémon Chronicles is aired in United States.
* June 5: Pokémate is released in Japan for the mobile.
* July 15: Ninth Pokémon movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, first released in Japan[27]
* August 28: Pokémon Korea Inc. established
* September 8: Ninth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Battle Frontier, released in the United States;[28] Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, first aired in United States on Cartoon Network.
* September 18: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, released in North America for Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS.
* September 19: The Eighth English dub Pokémon movie, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, released on DVD in United States.
* September 28: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, primary games of Generation IV and first main games for the Nintendo DS, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS[29]
* September 28: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the Sinnoh anime saga & 3rd Japanese anime series, first released in Japan[30]
* October 13: Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, is aired on TV Tokyo in Japan.
* October 20: Tenth anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
* October 30: Pokémon Ranger, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* November 19: Nintendo Wii first released in North America.
* December 14: Pokémon Battle Revolution, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Wii

## 2007[edit]

* March 23: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, aired in Japan on TV Tokyo; The Ninth English dub Pokémon movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* April 1: Tenth anniversary of the Pokémon anime
* April 20: Tenth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, released in the United States[31]
* April 22: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* June 25: Pokémon Battle Revolution, released in North America for Nintendo Wii.
* July 14: Tenth Pokémon movie, The Rise of Darkrai, 1st movie in the Diamond and Pearl movie trilogy, first released in Japan[32]
* September 9: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, first aired on TV Tokyo in Japan.
* September 13: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS
* November 21: Pokémon Battrio, released only in Japan for Arcade.

## 2008[edit]

* January 31: Super Smash Bros. Brawl, crossover game, first released in Japan for the Wii
* February 24: The Tenth English dub Pokémon movie, The Rise of Darkrai, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* March 9: Super Smash Bros. Brawl, released in North America for the Wii
* March 20: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, spin-off game and 2nd game in the Ranger series, first released in Japan
* March 25: My Pokémon Ranch, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Wii
* April 12: Eleventh English dub anime season, Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension, released in the United States[33]
* April 20: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* June 9: My Pokémon Ranch, released in North America for the Wii.
* June 16: Pokémon Rumble, a spin-off game, first released for the Wii.
* June 30: Shogakukan Productions changed its name to ShoPro.
* July 19: Eleventh Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, 2nd movie in the Diamond and Pearl movie trilogy, first released in Japan[34]
* August 4: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Light Adventure Squad released exclusively in Japan as a WiiWare title for the Wii
* August 14: Pokémon World Championships first held
* September 1: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* September 13: Pokémon Platinum, upper edition of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006), first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS[35]
* November 1: Nintendo DSi first released in Japan
* November 10: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* November 16: Pokémon Rumble, released in North America for the Wii.

## 2009[edit]

* February 13: The Eleventh English dub Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* March 22: Pokémon Platinum, is released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* April 9: Pokémon Company International is established through the merger of Pokémon USA and Pokémon UK[36]
* April 12: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, first aired on TV Tokyo in Japan.
* April 18: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, upper edition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, first released in Japan
* May 9: Twelfth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles, released in the United States[37]
* July 18: Twelfth Pokémon movie, Arceus and the Jewel of Life, 3rd movie in the Diamond and Pearl movie trilogy, first released in Japan[38]
* August 4: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Adventure Team, is released in Japan for Nintendo DS and Wii.
* September 12: Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) for the Game Boy Color, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS[39] (in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver)
* October 9: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* October 12: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, is released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* November 20: The Twelfth English dub Pokémon movie, Arceus and the Jewel of Life, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* November 21: Nintendo DSi XL first released in Japan
* December 5: PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Wii

## 2010[edit]

* February 28: Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, is aired on TV Tokyo in Japan.
* March 6: Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, a spin-off game and third and most recent game in the Ranger series, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS
* March 14: Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, is released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* June 5: Thirteenth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors, released in the United States[40]
* July 10: Thirteenth Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions, first released in Japan[41]
* September 18: Pokémon Black and White, primary games of Generation V, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS[42]
* September 23: Pokémon: Best Wishes!, the Unova anime saga and fourth Japanese anime series, first released in Japan[43]
* October 4: Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, is released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* October 13: Pokémon Global Link, an online portal, established (went offline, discontinued in 2020)
* November 1: PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure is released in North America for the Wii.
* November 10: Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.

## 2011[edit]

* February 5: The Thirteenth English dub Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* February 12: Fourteenth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Black & White, released in the United States[44]
* February 26: Nintendo 3DS first released in Japan
* February 27: Fifteenth anniversary of the Pokémon video games and the Pokémon franchise
* March 4: Pokémon Black and White, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* April 12: Pokémon Global Link, is launched internationally (including United States).
* April 21: Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure, spin-off educational game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS (only released in Japan, Europe & Australia)
* June 6: Pokédex 3D first released in North America for the Nintendo 3DS
* June 17: Pokédex 3D, released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS
* July 16: Fourteenth movie, Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom, the first dual Pokemon movies, first released in Japan[45]
* August 11: Pokémon Rumble Blast, first released in Japan for Nintendo DS.
* October 20: Fifteenth anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
* October 24: Pokémon Rumble Blast, released in North America for Nintendo DS.
* November 12: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond first released in Japan for the Wii
* December 3: The Fourteenth English dub Pokémon movie, White—Victini and Zekrom the Zekrom's version, is released in United States as limited.
* December 10: The Fourteenth English dub Pokémon movie, Black—Victini and Reshiram the Reshiram's version, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.

## 2012[edit]

* February 18: Fifteenth English dub anime season, Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies, released in the United States[46]
* February 27: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, is released in North America for the Wii.
* March 17: Pokémon Conquest, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS
* April 1: Fifteenth anniversary of the Pokémon anime
* June 18: Pokémon Conquest, is released in North America for the Nintendo DS.
* June 21: Pokémon Best Wishes Season 2, subseries of the Best Wishes! series, first released in Japan
* June 23: Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a sequel to Pokémon Black and White (2010), the first-ever sequel game and the final main game for the Nintendo DS, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS[47]
* June 23: Pokémon Dream Radar first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS.
* July 14: Fifteenth Pokémon movie, Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice, first released in Japan[48]; Pokémon Tretta, released only in Japan for Arcade.
* July 28: Nintendo 3DS XL first released in Japan & Europe
* September 21: Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure, is released in Europe (including United Kingdom) for Nintendo DS.
* October 7: Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, is released in North America for Nintendo DS; Pokémon Dream Radar, is released in North America for Nintendo 3DS
* November 18: Wii U first released in North America
* November 23: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS
* December 8: The Fifteenth English dub Pokémon movie, Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.

## 2013[edit]

* January 17: Pokémon Best Wishes Season 2 Episode N, a subseries of Pokémon Best Wishes!, first released in Japan
* February 2: Sixteenth English dub anime season part 1 of 2, Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova, released in the United States[49]
* February 8: Pokémon TV app first released in Worldwide.
* March 24: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, is released in North America for Nintendo 3DS.
* April 24: Pokémon Rumble U first released in Japan for Wii U.
* April 25: Pokémon Best Wishes Season 2 Decolore Adventure first released
* July 13: Sixteenth Pokémon movie, Genesect and the Legend Awakened, first released in Japan[50]
* July 27: Sixteenth English dub anime season part 2 of 2, Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond, released in the United States[51]
* August 10: Pokémon Tretta Lab, is released only in Japan for Nintendo 3DS and Arcade.
* August 29: Pokémon Rumble U is released in North America for Wii U.
* October 2: Pokémon Origins, a special mini-anime series, first released in Japan on TV Tokyo.
* October 12: Pokémon X and Y, primary games of Generation VI and first main games for Nintendo 3DS, first released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS; first games released simultaneously worldwide[52]; Nintendo 2DS first released in the West.
* October 17: Pokémon: XY, fifth anime series, first released in Japan[53]
* October 19: Seventeenth English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: XY, released in the United States as a sneak preview;[54] Pokémon English dub anime is rebranded as "Pokémon the Series"; The Sixteenth English dub Pokémon movie, Genesect and the Legend Awakened, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* November 15: Pokémon Origins, is released on Pokémon TV in United States
* December 25: Pokémon Bank released worldwide for Nintendo 3DS

## 2014[edit]

* January 18: Seventeenth English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: XY, is aired in sequence on Cartoon Network in United States.
* February 4: Pokémon Bank, is released in Europe (including United Kingdom) for Nintendo 3DS.
* February 5: Pokémon Bank, is released in North America for Nintendo 3DS.
* June 19: Pokémon Art Academy, first released in Japan for Nintendo 3DS.
* July 19: Seventeenth Pokémon movie, Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, first released in Japan[55]
* September 13: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, crossover game, first released in Japan
* October 3: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, released in North America and in Europe for Nintendo 3DS.
* October 11: New Nintendo 3DS & the New Nintendo 3DS XL first released in Japan
* October 24: Pokémon Art Academy, is released in North America for Nintendo 3DS.
* November 8: The Seventeenth English dub Pokémon movie, Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* November 21: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) for the Game Boy Advance, released worldwide (except Europe on November 28) for the Nintendo 3DS on the twelfth anniversary of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002); Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, crossover game, first released in North America for Wii U.
* December 6: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, released in Japan for Wii U.

## 2015[edit]

* February 7: Eighteenth English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest, released in the United States[56]
* February 18: Pokémon Shuffle released in worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS
* May 7: Pokémon Jukebox, a music app only for Android first released in Japan
* July 16: Pokkén Tournament, is only released in Japan for Arcade.
* July 18: Eighteenth Pokémon movie, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, first released in Japan[57]
* September 9: Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, a spin-off game in the Mystery Dungeon series, first released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS
* September 10: Pokémon GO Press Conference announces Pokémon GO for summer 2016.
* October 29: Pokémon XYZ, a subseries of Pokémon XY Japanese anime series, first airs in Japan on TV Tokyo.
* November 20: Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, released in North America for Nintendo 3DS.
* December 2: Pokémon Picross, a spin-off game, first released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS.
* December 3: Pokémon Picross, is released in North America and Europe for the Nintendo 3DS.
* December 19: The Eighteenth English dub Pokémon movie, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.

## 2016[edit]

* January 23: Pokémon Rumble World, is released in North America for Nintendo 3DS by Retail.
* February 3: Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo, first released in Japan for Nintendo 3DS.
* February 7: Pokémon twentieth anniversary commercial airs during Super Bowl 50[58]
* February 20: Nineteenth English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: XYZ, released in the United States[59]
* February 27: Twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon video games and the Pokémon franchise
* February 27: Pocket Monsters Red, Green, Blue, (1996) and Yellow (1998), originally released for the Game Boy, re-released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS via Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console[60]
* March 18: Pokkén Tournament released worldwide for the Wii U
* April 12: Pokémon Duel, a spin-off mobile game, first released in Japan for Android (shut down on October 31, 2019)
* July 6: Pokémon GO, geolocation-based mobile game, first released in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States for iOS and Android[61]
* July 7: Pokémon Ga-Olé, is released only in Japan for Arcade.
* July 16: Nineteenth Pokémon movie, Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, the most recent main timeline movie, first released in Japan[62]
* July 22: Pokémon GO, is released in Japan for iOS and Android
* September 16: Pokémon Generations, a special mini-anime series, first released in United States
* October 20: Twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
* November 17: Pokémon Sun and Moon, sixth anime series, first released in Japan[63]
* November 18: Pokémon Sun and Moon, primary games of Generation VII, released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS[64]
* December 5: Twentieth English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, released in the United States as a sneak preview[65]; The Nineteenth English dub Pokémon movie, Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, is aired on Cartoon Network in United States.
* December 9: Pokémon TCG - Sun and Moon first released

## 2017[edit]

* March 3: Nintendo Switch released worldwide in most regions
* April 1: Twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon anime
* June 15: New Nintendo 2DS XL first released in Australia
* July 15: Twentieth Pokémon movie, I Choose You!, the first alternate timeline movie, first released in Japan[66]
* September 22: Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999), originally released for the Game Boy Color, re-released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS via Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console[67]
* September 22: Pokken Tournament DX released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch
* November 17: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, upper editions of Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016), released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS[68]

## 2018[edit]

* January 26: Pokémon Crystal (2000), originally released for the Game Boy Color, re-released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS via Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console[69]
* March 23: Detective Pikachu, a spin-off game first released for Nintendo 3DS
* March 28: Twenty-first English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Adventures, released in the United States[70]
* May 30: Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference announces Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, untitled future core game for Nintendo Switch, spin-off game Pokémon Quest for the Nintendo Switch & mobile devices
* May 30: Pokémon Quest, a spin-off game, released for mobile
* July 13: Twenty-first Pokémon movie, The Power of Us, first released in Japan[71]
* September 25: A mini-series The Two Professors was released
* November 16: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, remakes of Pokémon Yellow (1998) for the Game Boy Color and first main Nintendo Switch games, released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch in celebration of the Twentieth anniversary of Pokémon Yellow (1998)[72]
* December 7: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, crossover game, released for the Nintendo Switch

## 2019[edit]

* March 23: Twenty-second English dub anime season, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends, released in the United States[73]
* May 1: Pokémon Pass, a mobile app for scanning Pokémon gifts, launches exclusively in the United States
* May 3: Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film, first airs in theatres in Japan
* May 10: Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film, released in the West[74]
* May 27: Pokémon 2019 Press Conference announces Detective Pikachu sequel for the Nintendo Switch, the cloud service Pokémon HOME, the mobile app Pokémon Sleep, the Pokémon GO Plus + device, and the spin-off game Pokémon Masters for mobile devices
* July 12: Twenty-second Pokémon movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back: EVOLUTION, remake of the first Pokemon movie and first CGI, first released in Japan[75]
* August 29: Pokémon Masters, (now called Pokemon Masters Ex since August 2020) mobile spin-off game released
* September 20: Nintendo Switch Lite released worldwide
* October 31: Pokémon Duel permanently shuts down
* November 15: Pokémon Sword and Shield, primary games of Generation VIII, released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch[76]
* November 17: Pocket Monsters, the seventh anime series and first series to focus on all current regions, first aired in Japan
* December 6: Pokémon Sword and Shield TCG released

## 2020[edit]

* January 15: Pokémon Twilight Wings, a special mini web anime series, first airs
* February 12: Pokémon Home released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices
* February 27: Mewtwo Strikes Back: EVOLUTION, the 22nd Pokémon movie, released worldwide on Netflix; first movie to premiere on Netflix
* March 6: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX, spin-off and remake of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team (2005), released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch
* May 9: Twenty-third English dub anime season, Pokémon Journeys: The Series, first released in Canada
* June 5: A mini-series Pokétoon was released
* June 12: Twenty-third English dub anime season premieres on Netflix for the very first time with the Netflix release of Pokémon Journeys: The Series in the United States[77]
* June 17: Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor, 1st of 2 DLCs for Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019), released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch[78]
* June 17: Pokémon Presents is held for the first time
* June 17: Pokémon Smile, a spin-off mobile game, released worldwide
* June 24: Pokémon Café Mix, a spin-off mobile game, released worldwide
* August 29: Pokémon Masters, a spin-off mobile game, renamed as Pokémon Masters Ex for its 1st anniversary
* October 22: Pokémon Sword and Shield: Crown Tundra, 2nd of 2 DLCs for Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019), released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch[79]
* December 25: Twenty-third Pokémon movie, Secrets of the Jungle, first released in Japan; originally scheduled for July 12 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan[80]

## 2021[edit]

* February 27: Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Pokémon video games and the Pokémon franchise; Pokémon25 Virtual Concert with Post Malone[81]
* April 30: New Pokémon Snap, a spin-off game, released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch[82]
* May 14: "Electric" by American pop singer Katy Perry, the lead single of the Pokémon 25 music album, is released
* June 12: Twenty-fourth English dub anime season, Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series, season premiere in Canada[83]
* July 6: Fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO, mobile game[84]
* July 21: Pokémon Unite, a spin-off MOBA mobile game, released for Nintendo Switch[85]
* September 9: Pokémon Evolutions, a special mini web anime series celebrating the 25th anniversary, first airs
* September 10: Twenty-fourth English dub anime season premieres on Netflix with the Netflix release of Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series in the United States[86]
* September 22: Pokémon Unite, a spin-off MOBA mobile game, mobile release for iOS and Android[85]
* October 8: Nintendo Switch OLED model worldwide release[87]
* October 15: Release of Pokémon 25: The Album, featuring Katy Perry, Post Malone, J Balvin, Lil Yachty, Tierra Whack, Vince Staples, Zhu & more
* October 20: Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
* October 28: Pokémon Cafe Mix renamed Pokémon Café ReMix
* November 19: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) for the Nintendo DS, worldwide release for the Nintendo Switch in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) [88]

## 2022[edit]

* January 28: Pokémon Legends: Arceus, interquel of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021), worldwide release for the Nintendo Switch
* April 1: Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Pokémon anime in Japan
* May 18: Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, a special mini web anime series, first airs
* May 28: Twenty-fifth English dub anime season, Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, first released in Canada
* October 21: Twenty-fifth English dub anime season premieres on Netflix with the Netflix release of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series in the United States[89]
* November 18: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, primary games of Generation IX, released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch

## 2023[edit]

* January 13: Pocket Monsters: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master anime airs in Japan
* April 8: A mini-series  Cube-Shaped Pokémon on Cubie Island?! was released
* April 14: Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Departure airs in Japan.
* July 17: Pokémon Sleep, a spin-off mobile game that tracks the amount of time a user sleeps[90]
* August 11: A mini-series Pokémon: Path to the Peak was released in worldwide
* September 6: A mini-series Pokémon: Paldean Winds was released
* September 8: Pokémon: To be a Pokémon Master (part of Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys) and the special Distant Blue Sky! are aired on Netflix in worldwide.
* October 6: Detective Pikachu Returns, released in Worldwide for Nintendo Switch.[91]
* October 27: Pocket Monsters: The Sparkling of Terapagos airs in Japan on TV Tokyo.
* December 28: Pokémon Concierge aired on Netflix in worldwide.

## TBA[edit]

* Untitled Detective Pikachu film sequel[92]
* Pokémon Legends: Z-A [93]

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| TV series
(Characters)|

| Episodes|

| Seasons 1–13|

* Indigo League
* "Pokémon, I Choose You!"
* 2.B.A. Master
* "Pokémon Theme"
* Adventures in the Orange Islands
* The Johto Journeys
* Johto League Champions
* Master Quest
* Advanced
* Advanced Challenge
* Advanced Battle
* Battle Frontier
* Diamond and Pearl
* Battle Dimension
* Galactic Battles
* Sinnoh League Victors

|

Seasons 14–
present|

* Black & White
* Rival Destinies
* Adventures in Unova and Beyond
* "Te o Tsunagō"
* XY
* Kalos Quest
* XYZ
* Sun & Moon
* Ultra Adventures
* Ultra Legends
* Journeys
* Master Journeys
* Ultimate Journeys
* Horizons

Theme songs|

* "Gotta Catch 'Em All"
* "Meowth's Party"

* Specials
* Mewtwo Returns
* Removed from rotation
* "Dennō Senshi Porygon"
* Chronicles

Films|

| Animated|

* The First Movie
* soundtrack
* "Don't Say You Love Me"
* Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
* 2000
* "The Power of One"
* "Toi et Moi"
* "Flying Without Wings"
* 3: The Movie
* 4Ever
* Heroes
* Jirachi, Wish Maker
* Destiny Deoxys
* Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
* Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
* The Rise of Darkrai
* Giratina & the Sky Warrior
* Arceus and the Jewel of Life
* Zoroark: Master of Illusions
* Black—Victini and Reshiram / White—Victini and Zekrom
* "Sora/Koe"
* Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
* Genesect and the Legend Awakened
* Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
* Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
* Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
* I Choose You!
* The Power of Us
* Secrets of the Jungle

|

Live-action|

* Detective Pikachu
* score
* "Carry On"

Manga|

* Volumes
* Pocket Monsters
* Adventures
* volumes
* 1–20
* 20–40
* 41–current
* Black and White
* The Electric Tale of Pikachu
* Magical Pokémon Journey
* Emerald: Challenge! Battle Frontier
* Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
* Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Miniseries|

* Origins
* Generations
* Twilight Wings
* Pokétoon
* Evolutions
* Hisuian Snow
* Paldean Winds
* Concierge

Related|

* 4Kids Entertainment
* Media Factory
* OLM
* Pokémon Live!
* Pokémon Apokélypse
* List of books
* Symphonic Evolutions
* "Electric"

Related

| People|

* Tsunekazu Ishihara
* Sayuri Ichiishi
* Junichi Masuda
* Shigeki Morimoto
* Atsuko Nishida
* Shigeru Ohmori
* Naoki Saito
* Takeshi Shudo
* Ken Sugimori
* Satoshi Tajiri
* Kunihiko Yuyama
* Imakuni?

|

Organizations|

* Ambrella
* Genius Sonority
* ILCA
* Wizards of the Coast

Community|

* MissJirachi
* Pokémon Challenges

Marketing|

* Pokémon Center
* Pokémon Jet
* Burger King Pokémon container recall
* Poképark
* Pokéfuta
* Pokémon 25th Anniversary
* Pokémon Fossil Museum
* Project Voltage

Pop culture|

* Pikachurin
* Zbtb7
* Mazuca strigicincta
* Binburrum articuno
* Nocticola pheromosa
* Aerodactylus
* Bulbasaurus
* Pikachu virus
* Tía Pikachu
* Pokémon and pornography
* doujinshi incident
* Fakemon

* Category

Portals:

* Video games
* Japan

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