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.

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