019 Pokemon - One Minute History

Satoshi Tajiri founded Game Freak, leading to the creation of Pokémon, which was funded by Nintendo. Initially released in Japan, Pokémon quickly expanded into various media, including a card game, manga, and anime. The franchise went international, with Pikachu becoming its mascot. Ash Ketchum's journey to become a Pokémon Master inspired many. Pokémon Go became a cultural phenomenon, challenging players to catch all Pokémon. The franchise has sold over 260 million games and 21.5 billion trading cards.

Who founded the company Game Freak, which later developed Pokémon?

• Shigeru Miyamoto

• Ken Sugimori

• Satoshi Tajiri

• Junichi Masuda

Which two versions of Pokémon were first released in Japan?

• Red and Blue

• Blue and Yellow

• Red and Green

• Gold and Silver

What was the first Pokémon movie's achievement in terms of box office records?

• Longest-running animated film

• First animated film to win an Oscar

• Highest-grossing animated film

• Most expensive animated film

Who is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise?

• Charizard

• Bulbasaur

• Pikachu

• Squirtle

What was initially an April Fool's joke that became a massive mobile game success?

• Pokémon Unite

• Pokémon Snap

• Pokémon Quest

• Pokémon Go