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Pokémon [a] [b] is a Japanese media franchise consisting of video games, animated series and films, a trading card game, and other related media.The franchise takes place in a shared universe in which humans co-exist with creatures known as Pokémon, a large variety of species endowed with special powers.
[7] [8] Many species of Pokémon can evolve into a larger and more powerful creature. The change is accompanied by stat changes—generally a modest increase—and access to a wider variety of attacks. There are multiple ways to trigger an evolution, including reaching a particular level, using a special stone, or learning a specific attack.
Each Pokémon game starts by giving the player a choice between one of three Pokémon to become their starter Pokémon. Typically, the options are Grass-type, Fire-type, or Water-type Pokémon. [6] In the second generation, the player can choose between Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as their starter. [7]
The eighth generation (Generation VIII) of the Pokémon franchise features 96 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series, including 89 in the 2019 Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield as of version 1.3.0 and 7 further species introduced in the 2022 Nintendo Switch game Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
[7] [8] One of Game Freak's first games was the Nintendo Entertainment System action and puzzle game Quinty, which was released in North America as Mendel Palace. Its most popular series, Pokémon —the romanized portmanteau of the Japanese brand Pocket Monsters ( ポケットモンスター , Poketto Monsutā ) [ 9 ] —is published and ...
A Pokémon TCG playmat with labels of various gameplay aspects, e.g. Active Spot, Bench, Deck, and Discard Pile. The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a strategy-based card game that is usually played on a designated playmat or digitally on an official game client where two players (assuming the role of Pokémon Trainer) use their Pokémon to battle one another.
[5] [6] The player can choose from one of the classic starter Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue later on in the game. [7] The new Fairy-type is introduced for both new and old Pokémon, and it is the first new type added to the series since Pokémon Gold and Silver . [ 8 ]