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On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team were first released. These were the first Mystery Dungeon games and featured you playing as a human turned into a Pokémon
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November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team were first released. These were the first Mystery Dungeon games and featured you playing as a human turned into a Pokémon
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www.serebii.net/mysteriousdu...
On this day in 2018, 7 years ago, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! were first released.
These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
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These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
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November 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On this day in 2018, 7 years ago, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! were first released.
These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
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These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
www.serebii.net/letsgopikach...
On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, the Pokémon handheld device, Pokémon mini and its first games were first released
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www.serebii.net/mini
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, the Pokémon handheld device, Pokémon mini and its first games were first released
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www.serebii.net/mini
On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield were first released.
These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
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These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
www.serebii.net/swordshield/
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield were first released.
These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
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These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
www.serebii.net/swordshield/
On this day in 2011, 14 years ago, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond was first released on the Wii
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
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This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2011, 14 years ago, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond was first released on the Wii
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
www.serebii.net/pokepark2/
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
www.serebii.net/pokepark2/
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Café ReMix launched.
This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
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This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
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October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Café ReMix launched.
This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
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This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
wwwserebii.net/cafemix/
On this day in 2020, 5 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield - The Crown Tundra released.
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
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This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2020, 5 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield - The Crown Tundra released.
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Trozei, also known as Pokémon Link!, was first released in Japan.
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Trozei, also known as Pokémon Link!, was first released in Japan.
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of the live-action Pokémon related series: A Pocketful of Adventures, aired in Japan
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
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This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
October 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of the live-action Pokémon related series: A Pocketful of Adventures, aired in Japan
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Togepi's Great Adventure was released in Japan for the Pokémon mini.
This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
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This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
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October 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Togepi's Great Adventure was released in Japan for the Pokémon mini.
This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
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This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
www.serebii.net/mini/togepis...
On this day in 2013, the Pokémon XY Anime started in Japan. This series featured Ash travel to Kalos and meet Clemont, Bonnie and Serena.
It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
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It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
October 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2013, the Pokémon XY Anime started in Japan. This series featured Ash travel to Kalos and meet Clemont, Bonnie and Serena.
It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
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It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
On this day in 1996, 29 years ago, Pokémon Blue was released in Japan for CoroCoro readers with a retail release 3 years later
It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
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It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
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October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1996, 29 years ago, Pokémon Blue was released in Japan for CoroCoro readers with a retail release 3 years later
It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
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It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
www.serebii.net/rb/greenblue...
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon X & Y were first released.
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
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These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/
October 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon X & Y were first released.
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Detective Pikachu Returns released on the Nintendo Switch
This game was a sequel to the 3DS game and featured the conclusion of Tim and Pikachu searching for Tim's father.
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This game was a sequel to the 3DS game and featured the conclusion of Tim and Pikachu searching for Tim's father.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Detective Pikachu Returns released on the Nintendo Switch
This game was a sequel to the 3DS game and featured the conclusion of Tim and Pikachu searching for Tim's father.
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This game was a sequel to the 3DS game and featured the conclusion of Tim and Pikachu searching for Tim's father.
www.serebii.net/detectivepik...
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon Origins first aired in Japan.
This four part short series featured a retelling of four key moments in Red's journey through Kanto culminating in his face-off against Mewtwo
This four part short series featured a retelling of four key moments in Red's journey through Kanto culminating in his face-off against Mewtwo
October 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon Origins first aired in Japan.
This four part short series featured a retelling of four key moments in Red's journey through Kanto culminating in his face-off against Mewtwo
This four part short series featured a retelling of four key moments in Red's journey through Kanto culminating in his face-off against Mewtwo
On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime first started in Japan.
This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn
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This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
September 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime first started in Japan.
This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl were first released.
These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon
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These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon
www.serebii.net/diamondpearl
September 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl were first released.
These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon
www.serebii.net/diamondpearl
These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon
www.serebii.net/diamondpearl
On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Red & Blue were first released in the US. These games were adaptations of Pokémon Red & Green based on the Pokémon Blue engine and brought the franchise to the west!
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www.serebii.net/rb
September 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Red & Blue were first released in the US. These games were adaptations of Pokémon Red & Green based on the Pokémon Blue engine and brought the franchise to the west!
www.serebii.net/rb
www.serebii.net/rb
On this day in 2024, 1 year ago, Pokémon TCG Pocket was first released as a soft-launch for New Zealand
This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards
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This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards
www.serebii.net/tcgpocket/
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 2024, 1 year ago, Pokémon TCG Pocket was first released as a soft-launch for New Zealand
This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards
www.serebii.net/tcgpocket/
This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards
www.serebii.net/tcgpocket/
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle League was first released in the US.
This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode.
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This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode.
serebii.net/puzzleleague/
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle League was first released in the US.
This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode.
serebii.net/puzzleleague/
This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode.
serebii.net/puzzleleague/
On this day in 2010, the anime series "Pokémon Best Wishes", dubbed into Pokémon Black & White, started in Japan.
This series featured Ash as he went to Unova and met Iris & Cilan and participated in Gym Battles and faced off against Team Plasma and featured 3 further subseries
This series featured Ash as he went to Unova and met Iris & Cilan and participated in Gym Battles and faced off against Team Plasma and featured 3 further subseries
September 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 2010, the anime series "Pokémon Best Wishes", dubbed into Pokémon Black & White, started in Japan.
This series featured Ash as he went to Unova and met Iris & Cilan and participated in Gym Battles and faced off against Team Plasma and featured 3 further subseries
This series featured Ash as he went to Unova and met Iris & Cilan and participated in Gym Battles and faced off against Team Plasma and featured 3 further subseries
On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokkén Tournament DX was released.
This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon
www.serebii.net/pokkendx
This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon
www.serebii.net/pokkendx
September 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokkén Tournament DX was released.
This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon
www.serebii.net/pokkendx
This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon
www.serebii.net/pokkendx
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was first released on the GameBoy Color
This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders
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This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders
www.serebii.net/puzzlechalle...
September 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was first released on the GameBoy Color
This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders
www.serebii.net/puzzlechalle...
This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders
www.serebii.net/puzzlechalle...
On this day in 2010, 15 years ago, Pokémon Black & White were first released.
These games started the fifth generation and featured only new Pokémon until the end of the game
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These games started the fifth generation and featured only new Pokémon until the end of the game
www.serebii.net/blackwhite/
September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On this day in 2010, 15 years ago, Pokémon Black & White were first released.
These games started the fifth generation and featured only new Pokémon until the end of the game
www.serebii.net/blackwhite/
These games started the fifth generation and featured only new Pokémon until the end of the game
www.serebii.net/blackwhite/
On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon was first released.
This 3DS game contained all 720 then available Pokémon and featured a story covering all Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles
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This 3DS game contained all 720 then available Pokémon and featured a story covering all Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles
www.serebii.net/superdungeon/
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon was first released.
This 3DS game contained all 720 then available Pokémon and featured a story covering all Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles
www.serebii.net/superdungeon/
This 3DS game contained all 720 then available Pokémon and featured a story covering all Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles
www.serebii.net/superdungeon/