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Today is the fourth anniversary of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!
Diamond and Pearl remakes not developed by Game Freak.
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Diamond and Pearl remakes not developed by Game Freak.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the fourth anniversary of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!
Diamond and Pearl remakes not developed by Game Freak.
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Diamond and Pearl remakes not developed by Game Freak.
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Today is the 13th anniversary of the Nintendo Wii U, first released in North America on November 18, 2012!
Successor to the Wii, with full backwards compatibility, it was the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.
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Successor to the Wii, with full backwards compatibility, it was the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Today is the 13th anniversary of the Nintendo Wii U, first released in North America on November 18, 2012!
Successor to the Wii, with full backwards compatibility, it was the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.
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Successor to the Wii, with full backwards compatibility, it was the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.
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Today is the ninth anniversary of Pokémon Sun and Moon, first released in multiple countries for the Nintendo 3DS, on November 18, 2016!
The first games of Generation VII, they introduced the Alola Region, Z-Moves and Ultra Beasts.
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The first games of Generation VII, they introduced the Alola Region, Z-Moves and Ultra Beasts.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the ninth anniversary of Pokémon Sun and Moon, first released in multiple countries for the Nintendo 3DS, on November 18, 2016!
The first games of Generation VII, they introduced the Alola Region, Z-Moves and Ultra Beasts.
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The first games of Generation VII, they introduced the Alola Region, Z-Moves and Ultra Beasts.
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Today is the 20 anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS on November 17, 2005!
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the 20 anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS on November 17, 2005!
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Today is the third anniversary of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022!
Set in the Paldea Region, they introduced the Terastal phenomenon and Paradox Pokémon.
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Set in the Paldea Region, they introduced the Terastal phenomenon and Paradox Pokémon.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the third anniversary of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022!
Set in the Paldea Region, they introduced the Terastal phenomenon and Paradox Pokémon.
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Set in the Paldea Region, they introduced the Terastal phenomenon and Paradox Pokémon.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Today is the eighth anniversary of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, first released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS on November 17, 2017!
The second pairs of Gen VII, they introduced five Pokémon, new forms, and Z-Moves.
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The second pairs of Gen VII, they introduced five Pokémon, new forms, and Z-Moves.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the eighth anniversary of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, first released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS on November 17, 2017!
The second pairs of Gen VII, they introduced five Pokémon, new forms, and Z-Moves.
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The second pairs of Gen VII, they introduced five Pokémon, new forms, and Z-Moves.
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16 years ago today, Pokémon Rumble was first released for the Nintendo Wii (via WiiWare) in North America!
The player must battle through waves of opponents while playing as a toy Pokémon.
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The player must battle through waves of opponents while playing as a toy Pokémon.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
16 years ago today, Pokémon Rumble was first released for the Nintendo Wii (via WiiWare) in North America!
The player must battle through waves of opponents while playing as a toy Pokémon.
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The player must battle through waves of opponents while playing as a toy Pokémon.
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Today is the 24th anniversary of the Pokémon mini, first released in North America on November 16, 2001!
A handheld game console designed for Pokémon mini-games. It is the smallest cartridge-based system that Nintendo has produced.
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A handheld game console designed for Pokémon mini-games. It is the smallest cartridge-based system that Nintendo has produced.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Today is the 24th anniversary of the Pokémon mini, first released in North America on November 16, 2001!
A handheld game console designed for Pokémon mini-games. It is the smallest cartridge-based system that Nintendo has produced.
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A handheld game console designed for Pokémon mini-games. It is the smallest cartridge-based system that Nintendo has produced.
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Today is the seventh anniversary of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2018!
It blended core mechanics with Pokémon GO.
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It blended core mechanics with Pokémon GO.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today is the seventh anniversary of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2018!
It blended core mechanics with Pokémon GO.
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It blended core mechanics with Pokémon GO.
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Happy Birthday to Shigeru Miyamoto!
Best known as the man behind Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, he has worked on hundreds of games, including several early Pokémon titles.
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Best known as the man behind Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, he has worked on hundreds of games, including several early Pokémon titles.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Birthday to Shigeru Miyamoto!
Best known as the man behind Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, he has worked on hundreds of games, including several early Pokémon titles.
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Best known as the man behind Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, he has worked on hundreds of games, including several early Pokémon titles.
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Today is the sixth anniversary of Pokémon Sword and Shield, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019!
The primary versions of Generation VIII, they introduced the Wild Area and Dynamax mechanic.
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The primary versions of Generation VIII, they introduced the Wild Area and Dynamax mechanic.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today is the sixth anniversary of Pokémon Sword and Shield, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019!
The primary versions of Generation VIII, they introduced the Wild Area and Dynamax mechanic.
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The primary versions of Generation VIII, they introduced the Wild Area and Dynamax mechanic.
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26 years ago today, Pokémon: The First Movie (M01) first premiered in theaters in North America!
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
26 years ago today, Pokémon: The First Movie (M01) first premiered in theaters in North America!
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Today is the 14th anniversary of PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Wii on November 12, 2011!
In this sequel, Pikachu and friends must save both the PokéPark and the mysterious Wish Park.
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In this sequel, Pikachu and friends must save both the PokéPark and the mysterious Wish Park.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the 14th anniversary of PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Wii on November 12, 2011!
In this sequel, Pikachu and friends must save both the PokéPark and the mysterious Wish Park.
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In this sequel, Pikachu and friends must save both the PokéPark and the mysterious Wish Park.
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17 years ago today, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia was first released for the Nintendo DS in North America!
Set in Almia, the player must thwart the villainous Team Dim Sun after graduating from the Ranger School.
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Set in Almia, the player must thwart the villainous Team Dim Sun after graduating from the Ranger School.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
17 years ago today, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia was first released for the Nintendo DS in North America!
Set in Almia, the player must thwart the villainous Team Dim Sun after graduating from the Ranger School.
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Set in Almia, the player must thwart the villainous Team Dim Sun after graduating from the Ranger School.
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26 years ago today, Pokémon Project Studio Red and Blue were first released for PC in North America!
This program allowed the user to create Pokémon-related projects such as calendars and greeting cards.
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This program allowed the user to create Pokémon-related projects such as calendars and greeting cards.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:01 AM
26 years ago today, Pokémon Project Studio Red and Blue were first released for PC in North America!
This program allowed the user to create Pokémon-related projects such as calendars and greeting cards.
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This program allowed the user to create Pokémon-related projects such as calendars and greeting cards.
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11 years ago today, Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (M17) first premiered on Cartoon Network in North America!
In addition to Xerneas and Yveltal, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie.
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In addition to Xerneas and Yveltal, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
11 years ago today, Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (M17) first premiered on Cartoon Network in North America!
In addition to Xerneas and Yveltal, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie.
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In addition to Xerneas and Yveltal, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie.
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Rogue Mega Evolution?! We’ll need Mega Power and Plus Moves to quell these Pokémon in pain!
Get ready by breaking Mega Crystals you find around the city and exchanging Mega Shards for Mega Stones!
Prepared to encounter brand new Mega Evolutions recently discovered in Lumiose?
Get ready by breaking Mega Crystals you find around the city and exchanging Mega Shards for Mega Stones!
Prepared to encounter brand new Mega Evolutions recently discovered in Lumiose?
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Rogue Mega Evolution?! We’ll need Mega Power and Plus Moves to quell these Pokémon in pain!
Get ready by breaking Mega Crystals you find around the city and exchanging Mega Shards for Mega Stones!
Prepared to encounter brand new Mega Evolutions recently discovered in Lumiose?
Get ready by breaking Mega Crystals you find around the city and exchanging Mega Shards for Mega Stones!
Prepared to encounter brand new Mega Evolutions recently discovered in Lumiose?
Acting director Mable needs your help at the Pokémon Research Lab!
She’s studying new species arriving in the city to ensure peace and harmony.
Assist her research to earn TMs, Exp. Candy, and more!
She’s studying new species arriving in the city to ensure peace and harmony.
Assist her research to earn TMs, Exp. Candy, and more!
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Acting director Mable needs your help at the Pokémon Research Lab!
She’s studying new species arriving in the city to ensure peace and harmony.
Assist her research to earn TMs, Exp. Candy, and more!
She’s studying new species arriving in the city to ensure peace and harmony.
Assist her research to earn TMs, Exp. Candy, and more!
In Lumiose City’s renowned Z-A Royale, collect prize medals for cash rewards and complete bonus cards to earn extra ticket points.
Secure your Challenger’s Ticket early so you’re always ready for your next promotion match!
Secure your Challenger’s Ticket early so you’re always ready for your next promotion match!
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In Lumiose City’s renowned Z-A Royale, collect prize medals for cash rewards and complete bonus cards to earn extra ticket points.
Secure your Challenger’s Ticket early so you’re always ready for your next promotion match!
Secure your Challenger’s Ticket early so you’re always ready for your next promotion match!
Explore Lumiose City in the latest issue of What's Growing On!
Be sure to visit the city's new wild zones, where you can fling Poké Balls freely with wild abandon.
Don't worry, any Poké Balls that miss can be retrieved from the resident lost Poké Ball collector!
Be sure to visit the city's new wild zones, where you can fling Poké Balls freely with wild abandon.
Don't worry, any Poké Balls that miss can be retrieved from the resident lost Poké Ball collector!
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Explore Lumiose City in the latest issue of What's Growing On!
Be sure to visit the city's new wild zones, where you can fling Poké Balls freely with wild abandon.
Don't worry, any Poké Balls that miss can be retrieved from the resident lost Poké Ball collector!
Be sure to visit the city's new wild zones, where you can fling Poké Balls freely with wild abandon.
Don't worry, any Poké Balls that miss can be retrieved from the resident lost Poké Ball collector!
Today is the 30th anniversary of Creatures, Inc. founded on November 8, 1995!
Responsible for producing and licensing various aspects of the Pokémon franchise, including the TCG, Creatures owns one-third of the franchise’s copyright.
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Responsible for producing and licensing various aspects of the Pokémon franchise, including the TCG, Creatures owns one-third of the franchise’s copyright.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the 30th anniversary of Creatures, Inc. founded on November 8, 1995!
Responsible for producing and licensing various aspects of the Pokémon franchise, including the TCG, Creatures owns one-third of the franchise’s copyright.
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Responsible for producing and licensing various aspects of the Pokémon franchise, including the TCG, Creatures owns one-third of the franchise’s copyright.
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25 years ago today, Hey You, Pikachu! was first released for the Nintendo 64 in North America!
Using voice-recognition software, the game interprets a player's commands, letting one interact verbally with Pikachu.
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Using voice-recognition software, the game interprets a player's commands, letting one interact verbally with Pikachu.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
25 years ago today, Hey You, Pikachu! was first released for the Nintendo 64 in North America!
Using voice-recognition software, the game interprets a player's commands, letting one interact verbally with Pikachu.
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Using voice-recognition software, the game interprets a player's commands, letting one interact verbally with Pikachu.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM