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On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the stop motion animated series Pokémon Concierge first released.
This short series focused on Haru as she started to work at a Pokémon Resort
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This short series focused on Haru as she started to work at a Pokémon Resort
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December 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the stop motion animated series Pokémon Concierge first released.
This short series focused on Haru as she started to work at a Pokémon Resort
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This short series focused on Haru as she started to work at a Pokémon Resort
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On this day in 2020, five years ago, Pokémon Secrets of the Jungle first released.
This movie featured Ash meeting a young boy called Koko who had been raised by Zarude and helped him learn about his parents and protect the Jungle
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This movie featured Ash meeting a young boy called Koko who had been raised by Zarude and helped him learn about his parents and protect the Jungle
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December 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On this day in 2020, five years ago, Pokémon Secrets of the Jungle first released.
This movie featured Ash meeting a young boy called Koko who had been raised by Zarude and helped him learn about his parents and protect the Jungle
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This movie featured Ash meeting a young boy called Koko who had been raised by Zarude and helped him learn about his parents and protect the Jungle
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On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon Bank was first released in Japan.
This software allows for you to store 3000 Pokémon online and has connected with all 3DS Generation 6 and 7 games with direct transfer from Generations 1, 2 & 5
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This software allows for you to store 3000 Pokémon online and has connected with all 3DS Generation 6 and 7 games with direct transfer from Generations 1, 2 & 5
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December 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon Bank was first released in Japan.
This software allows for you to store 3000 Pokémon online and has connected with all 3DS Generation 6 and 7 games with direct transfer from Generations 1, 2 & 5
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This software allows for you to store 3000 Pokémon online and has connected with all 3DS Generation 6 and 7 games with direct transfer from Generations 1, 2 & 5
serebii.net/bank/
On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Trading Card Game was first released on the GameBoy
This game was an RPG that featured you going to 8 clubs and playing the Pokémon TCG to become the overall grand master
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This game was an RPG that featured you going to 8 clubs and playing the Pokémon TCG to become the overall grand master
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December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Trading Card Game was first released on the GameBoy
This game was an RPG that featured you going to 8 clubs and playing the Pokémon TCG to become the overall grand master
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This game was an RPG that featured you going to 8 clubs and playing the Pokémon TCG to become the overall grand master
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On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the final Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC, The Indigo Disk, was released.
This DLC had you go to Unova's Blueberry Academy on an exchange program where you faced the Elite Four and then delved into Area Zero
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This DLC had you go to Unova's Blueberry Academy on an exchange program where you faced the Elite Four and then delved into Area Zero
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December 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the final Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC, The Indigo Disk, was released.
This DLC had you go to Unova's Blueberry Academy on an exchange program where you faced the Elite Four and then delved into Area Zero
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This DLC had you go to Unova's Blueberry Academy on an exchange program where you faced the Elite Four and then delved into Area Zero
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On this day in 2002, 22 years ago, Pokémon Breeder Mini was first released
This game had you look after the Hoenn Starter Pokémon in a virtual pet style way
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This game had you look after the Hoenn Starter Pokémon in a virtual pet style way
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December 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On this day in 2002, 22 years ago, Pokémon Breeder Mini was first released
This game had you look after the Hoenn Starter Pokémon in a virtual pet style way
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This game had you look after the Hoenn Starter Pokémon in a virtual pet style way
serebii.net/mini/breeder/
On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, Pokémon Battle Revolution was first released.
This game was the battle simulator game for the Nintendo Wii and featured many different colosseums with different mechanics.
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This game was the battle simulator game for the Nintendo Wii and featured many different colosseums with different mechanics.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, Pokémon Battle Revolution was first released.
This game was the battle simulator game for the Nintendo Wii and featured many different colosseums with different mechanics.
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This game was the battle simulator game for the Nintendo Wii and featured many different colosseums with different mechanics.
serebii.net/battle
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Stadium 2, otherwise known as Pokémon Stadium GS, was first released.
This game was the third Pokémon Stadium game and featured all 251 then available Pokémon and various battle facilities and mini-games.
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This game was the third Pokémon Stadium game and featured all 251 then available Pokémon and various battle facilities and mini-games.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Stadium 2, otherwise known as Pokémon Stadium GS, was first released.
This game was the third Pokémon Stadium game and featured all 251 then available Pokémon and various battle facilities and mini-games.
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This game was the third Pokémon Stadium game and featured all 251 then available Pokémon and various battle facilities and mini-games.
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On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Crystal was first released.
This game was the enhanced version of Gold & Silver and featured more in-depth story behind Suicune, as well as the first online gameplay & the first playable female trainer
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This game was the enhanced version of Gold & Silver and featured more in-depth story behind Suicune, as well as the first online gameplay & the first playable female trainer
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Crystal was first released.
This game was the enhanced version of Gold & Silver and featured more in-depth story behind Suicune, as well as the first online gameplay & the first playable female trainer
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This game was the enhanced version of Gold & Silver and featured more in-depth story behind Suicune, as well as the first online gameplay & the first playable female trainer
www.serebii.net/crystal/
On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Hey You, Pikachu! was first released on the Nintendo 64.
This game has you using a microphone to talk to a Pikachu in order to complete tasks and bond with it.
This game has you using a microphone to talk to a Pikachu in order to complete tasks and bond with it.
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Hey You, Pikachu! was first released on the Nintendo 64.
This game has you using a microphone to talk to a Pikachu in order to complete tasks and bond with it.
This game has you using a microphone to talk to a Pikachu in order to complete tasks and bond with it.
On this day in 2009, 16 years ago, PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure was first released on the Nintendo Wii
This game has you play as Pikachu as you explore the PokéPark and compete in multiple attractions
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This game has you play as Pikachu as you explore the PokéPark and compete in multiple attractions
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December 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
On this day in 2009, 16 years ago, PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure was first released on the Nintendo Wii
This game has you play as Pikachu as you explore the PokéPark and compete in multiple attractions
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This game has you play as Pikachu as you explore the PokéPark and compete in multiple attractions
serebii.net/pokepark/
On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, Pokémon Zany Cards was first released on the Pokémon mini
This game featured many small minigames based on cards.
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This game featured many small minigames based on cards.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, Pokémon Zany Cards was first released on the Pokémon mini
This game featured many small minigames based on cards.
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This game featured many small minigames based on cards.
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On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, Pokémon Picross was first released.
This game has you help Professor Tetra solve puzzles based on various Pokémon, using the Pokémon's skills to help you solve the puzzles
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This game has you help Professor Tetra solve puzzles based on various Pokémon, using the Pokémon's skills to help you solve the puzzles
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December 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, Pokémon Picross was first released.
This game has you help Professor Tetra solve puzzles based on various Pokémon, using the Pokémon's skills to help you solve the puzzles
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This game has you help Professor Tetra solve puzzles based on various Pokémon, using the Pokémon's skills to help you solve the puzzles
www.serebii.net/picross/
On this day in 2004, 21 years ago, Pokémon Dash was first released. This game has you play as Pikachu to race across various stages against various Pokémon utilising the Touch Screen.
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this day in 2004, 21 years ago, Pokémon Dash was first released. This game has you play as Pikachu to race across various stages against various Pokémon utilising the Touch Screen.
On this day in 2012, 13 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Gates to Infinity was first released.
This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
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This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
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November 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On this day in 2012, 13 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Gates to Infinity was first released.
This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
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This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
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On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Colosseum was first released.
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
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This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
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November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Colosseum was first released.
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
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This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were first released.
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
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These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were first released.
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
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These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
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These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
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November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
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These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
On this day in 1999, 26 years ago, Pokémon Gold & Silver were first released.
These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
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These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
www.serebii.net/gs/
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 1999, 26 years ago, Pokémon Gold & Silver were first released.
These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
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These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
www.serebii.net/gs/
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, the first episodes of Pokémon Advance Generation aired.
This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
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This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
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November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, the first episodes of Pokémon Advance Generation aired.
This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
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This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
serebii.net/anime/epiguide
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
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November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
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www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, Pokémon Sun & Moon were first released.
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
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These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
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November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, Pokémon Sun & Moon were first released.
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
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These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
On this day in 2022, 3 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet were released.
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
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These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this day in 2022, 3 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet were released.
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
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These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon were first released.
These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
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These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
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November 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon were first released.
These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
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These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
www.serebii.net/ultrasunultr...
On this day in 2019, the Pokémon Journeys anime aired its first episode. This series sees Ash become a research fellow and, along with new trainers Goh & Chloe, travels the world researching Pokémon and become the World Coronation Series Champion
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November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On this day in 2019, the Pokémon Journeys anime aired its first episode. This series sees Ash become a research fellow and, along with new trainers Goh & Chloe, travels the world researching Pokémon and become the World Coronation Series Champion
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www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide