Pokémon (franchise)

Pokémon is a multimedia franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, launched in 1996 by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It centers around creatures called "Pokémon," which players can capture, train, and battle. The franchise includes video games, trading card games, animated TV series, movies, and merchandise. In the main games, players take on the role of Pokémon Trainers who aim to collect creatures, defeat other trainers, and become the Pokémon Champion. Pokémon promotes themes of friendship, teamwork, and adventure, and has become a significant cultural phenomenon worldwide.