Pokémon was first launched in 1996 and since then, a large amount of releases of games, movies and anime, among other milestones have occured. This page details a timeline from then to now. This list contains the first release of each bit of media regardless of where it released, whether it was Japan, America, Oceania or Europe
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Pokémon Red & Green |
![Pokémon Red & Green Pokémon Red & Green](/pokemon/timeline/game/redgreen.jpg) | Date | February 27th 1996 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Red & Green |
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Pokémon Blue |
![Pokémon Blue Pokémon Blue](/pokemon/timeline/game/blue.jpg) | Date | October 15th 1996 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Blue |
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Pokémon Card Game |
![Pokémon Card Game Pokémon Card Game](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/cardjp.jpg) | Date | October 20th 1996 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Card Game |
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Pokémon Adventures |
![Pokémon Adventures Pokémon Adventures](/pokemon/timeline/manga/special.jpg) | Date | March 3rd 1997 | Area | Manga | Details | The first publish date of the first chapter of Pokémon Adventures/Pokémon Special |
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Pocket Monsters |
![Pocket Monsters Pocket Monsters](/pokemon/timeline/anime/anime.jpg) | Date | April 1st 1997 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon anime aired in Japan |
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Pocket Pikachu |
![Pocket Pikachu Pocket Pikachu](/pokemon/timeline/game/pocketpikachu.jpg) | Date | March 27th 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The, Pocket Pikachu/Pokémon Pikachu was released in Japan |
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Pokémon Center Co. Ltd |
![Pokémon Center Co. Ltd Pokémon Center Co. Ltd](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pokemoncenterco.png) | Date | April 23rd 1998 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | The company set up to manage Pokémon Center stores in Japan and various merchandising |
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Pokémon Center Tokyo |
![Pokémon Center Tokyo Pokémon Center Tokyo](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pctokyo.png) | Date | April 25th 1998 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | Opening of the first Pokémon Center in Tokyo |
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Mewtwo Strikes Back |
![Mewtwo Strikes Back Mewtwo Strikes Back](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m1.jpg) | Date | July 18th 1998 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Mewtwo Strikes Back |
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Pokémon Stadium |
![Pokémon Stadium Pokémon Stadium](/pokemon/timeline/game/stadiumjp.jpg) | Date | August 1st 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The release of the Japanese only Pokémon Stadium |
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Pokémon Yellow |
![Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Yellow](/pokemon/timeline/game/yellow.jpg) | Date | September 12th 1998 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Yellow |
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Pokémon Red & Blue |
![Pokémon Red & Blue Pokémon Red & Blue](/pokemon/timeline/game/rb.jpg) | Date | September 28th 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The first international release of Pokémon Red & Blue |
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Pokémon Center Osaka |
![Pokémon Center Osaka Pokémon Center Osaka](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcosaka.png) | Date | November 14th 1998 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Osaka opened |
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Hey You Pikachu |
![Hey You Pikachu Hey You Pikachu](/pokemon/timeline/game/heyyoupikachu.jpg) | Date | December 12th 1998 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Hey You Pikachu |
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Super Smash Bros |
![Super Smash Bros Super Smash Bros](/pokemon/timeline/game/smashbros.jpg) | Date | January 21st 1999 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Super Smash Bros |
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Pokémon Snap |
![Pokémon Snap Pokémon Snap](/pokemon/timeline/game/snap.jpg) | Date | March 21st 1999 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Snap |
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Pokémon Pinball |
![Pokémon Pinball Pokémon Pinball](/pokemon/timeline/game/pinball.jpg) | Date | April 14th 1999 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Pinball |
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Pokémon Stadium |
![Pokémon Stadium Pokémon Stadium](/pokemon/timeline/game/stadium.jpg) | Date | April 30th 1999 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Stadium, marketed as Stadium 2 in Japan |
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The Power of One |
![The Power of One The Power of One](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m2.jpg) | Date | July 17th 1999 | Area | Movies | Details | The initial release of The Power of One |
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Pocket Monsters |
![Pocket Monsters Pocket Monsters](/pokemon/timeline/anime/gs.jpg) | Date | October 14th 1999 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon anime in Johto aired |
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Pocket Pikachu Color |
![Pocket Pikachu Color Pocket Pikachu Color](/pokemon/timeline/game/pocketpikachu2.jpg) | Date | November 21st 1999 |
Area | Game |
Details | The colour version of the Pocket Pikachu was released |
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Pokémon TCG - neo |
![Pokémon TCG - neo Pokémon TCG - neo](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/neo.jpg) | Date | February 4th 2000 | Area | TCG | Details | The first Pokémon neo series cards were released in Japan |
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Spell of the Unown |
![Spell of the Unown Spell of the Unown](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m3.jpg) | Date | July 8th 2000 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Spell of the Unown |
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Pokémon Puzzle League |
![Pokémon Puzzle League Pokémon Puzzle League](/pokemon/timeline/game/puzzleleague.jpg) | Date | September 25th 2000 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Puzzle League |
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The Pokémon Company |
![The Pokémon Company The Pokémon Company](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/tpc.png) | Date | October 2000 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon Center Co. Rebranded as The Pokémon Company to detail with all elements of the franchise |
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Pokémon Crystal |
![Pokémon Crystal Pokémon Crystal](/pokemon/timeline/game/crystal.jpg) | Date | December 14th 2000 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Crystal |
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Pokémon Stadium 2 |
![Pokémon Stadium 2 Pokémon Stadium 2](/pokemon/timeline/game/stadium2.jpg) | Date | December 14th 2000 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Stadium 2 |
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Pokémon USA |
![Pokémon USA Pokémon USA](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pokemonusa.png) | Date | February 2001 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon USA was set up to deal with the brand in the US |
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Pokémon Card Game GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket |
![Pokémon Card Game GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket Pokémon Card Game GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket](/pokemon/timeline/game/tcggb2.jpg) | Date | March 28th 2001 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Card Game GB2: Here Comes Team Great Rocket |
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Pokémon Center New York |
![Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Center New York](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcnewyork.png) | Date | November 16th 2001 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | Pokémon Center New York was opened. It ran until January 2005 when it was rebranded as Nintendo World |
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Pokémon TCG - e |
![Pokémon TCG - e Pokémon TCG - e](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/ereader.jpg) | Date | December 1st 2001 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon e Series cards were released in Japan featuring mini-games and Pokédex data when connecting to the e-Reader |
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Pokémon Party mini |
![Pokémon Party mini Pokémon Party mini](/pokemon/timeline/game/partymini.jpg) | Date | December 4th 2001 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Party mini |
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Pokémon Zany Cards |
![Pokémon Zany Cards Pokémon Zany Cards](/pokemon/timeline/game/zanycards.jpg) | Date | December 4th 2001 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Zany Cards |
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Pokémon Pinball mini |
![Pokémon Pinball mini Pokémon Pinball mini](/pokemon/timeline/game/pinballmini.jpg) | Date | December 4th 2001 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Pinball mini |
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Pokémon Tetris |
![Pokémon Tetris Pokémon Tetris](/pokemon/timeline/game/tetris.jpg) | Date | March 15th 2002 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Tetris |
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Pokémon Heroes |
![Pokémon Heroes Pokémon Heroes](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m5.jpg) | Date | July 12th 2002 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Heroes |
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Pokémon Race Mini |
![Pokémon Race Mini Pokémon Race Mini](/pokemon/timeline/game/racemini.jpg) | Date | July 19th 2002 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Race Mini |
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Pichu Bros. Mini |
![Pichu Bros. Mini Pichu Bros. Mini](/pokemon/timeline/game/pichubrosmini.jpg) | Date | August 9th 2002 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pichu Bros. Mini |
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Pokémon Center Nagoya |
![Pokémon Center Nagoya Pokémon Center Nagoya](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcnagoya.png) | Date | October 11th 2002 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | The first Pokémon Center in Nagoya Opened |
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Pokémon Breeder Mini |
![Pokémon Breeder Mini Pokémon Breeder Mini](/pokemon/timeline/game/breedermini.jpg) | Date | December 14th 2002 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Breeder Mini |
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Pokémon TCG - ADV / EX |
![Pokémon TCG - ADV / EX Pokémon TCG - ADV / EX](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/adv.jpg) | Date | January 31st 2003 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon ADV / EX series cards were released in Japan introducing Gen 3 & Pokémon ex to the series |
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Pokémon UK |
![Pokémon UK Pokémon UK](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/.png) | Date | March 2003 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon UK was established to deal with the brand in the UK and Europe |
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Pokémon Channel |
![Pokémon Channel Pokémon Channel](/pokemon/timeline/game/channel.jpg) | Date | July 18th 2003 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Channel |
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Jirachi Wish Maker |
![Jirachi Wish Maker Jirachi Wish Maker](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m6.jpg) | Date | July 19th 2003 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Jirachi Wish Maker |
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Pokémon Center Fukuoka |
![Pokémon Center Fukuoka Pokémon Center Fukuoka](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcfukuoka.png) | Date | November 1st 2003 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Fukuoka was set up |
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Pokémon Colosseum |
![Pokémon Colosseum Pokémon Colosseum](/pokemon/timeline/game/colosseum.jpg) | Date | November 21st 2003 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Colosseum |
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Destiny Deoxys |
![Destiny Deoxys Destiny Deoxys](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m7.jpg) | Date | July 17th 2004 | Area | Movies | Details | The initial release of Destiny Deoxys |
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Pokémon Emerald |
![Pokémon Emerald Pokémon Emerald](/pokemon/timeline/game/emerald.jpg) | Date | September 16th 2004 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Emerald |
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Pokémon Dash |
![Pokémon Dash Pokémon Dash](/pokemon/timeline/game/dash.jpg) | Date | December 2nd 2004 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Dash |
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PokéPark - Pokémon the Park |
![PokéPark - Pokémon the Park PokéPark - Pokémon the Park](/pokemon/timeline/event/pokepark.png) | Date | March 18th 2005 |
Area | Event |
Details | The first travelling theme park opened up in Japan. It closed later in 2005 and later opened for a few months in Taiwan in 2006 |
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Pokémon Trozei |
![Pokémon Trozei Pokémon Trozei](/pokemon/timeline/game/trozei.jpg) | Date | October 20th 2005 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Trozei |
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Pokémon Ranger |
![Pokémon Ranger Pokémon Ranger](/pokemon/timeline/game/ranger.jpg) | Date | March 23rd 2006 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Ranger |
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Pokémon Korea Inc. |
![Pokémon Korea Inc. Pokémon Korea Inc.](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pokemonkorea.png) | Date | August 28th 2006 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon Korea Inc. was set up to deal with the franchise in South Korea |
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Pokémon Diamond & Pearl |
![Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Pokémon Diamond & Pearl](/pokemon/timeline/anime/dp.jpg) | Date | September 28th 2006 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime aired |
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The Rise of Darkrai |
![The Rise of Darkrai The Rise of Darkrai](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m10.jpg) | Date | July 14th 2007 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of The Rise of Darkrai |
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My Pokémon Ranch |
![My Pokémon Ranch My Pokémon Ranch](/pokemon/timeline/game/ranch.jpg) | Date | March 25th 2008 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of My Pokémon Ranch |
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Pokémon Platinum |
![Pokémon Platinum Pokémon Platinum](/pokemon/timeline/game/platinum.jpg) | Date | September 13th 2008 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Platinum |
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Pokémon Center Sapporo |
![Pokémon Center Sapporo Pokémon Center Sapporo](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcsapporo.png) | Date | March 6th 2009 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Sapporo was opened |
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The Pokémon Company International |
![The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/tpci.png) | Date | April 2009 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon USA and Pokémon UK combined into The Pokémon Company International to deal with all international elements of the franchise |
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Pokémon Rumble |
![Pokémon Rumble Pokémon Rumble](/pokemon/timeline/game/rumble.jpg) | Date | June 16th 2009 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Rumble |
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Pokémon World Championships |
![Pokémon World Championships Pokémon World Championships](/pokemon/timeline/event/worlds.png) | Date | August 14th 2009 |
Area | Event |
Details | The first full Pokémon World Championships featuring both VGC and TCG were held |
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Pokémon TCG - LEGEND |
![Pokémon TCG - LEGEND Pokémon TCG - LEGEND](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/legend.jpg) | Date | October 9th 2009 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon LEGEND/HeartGoldSoulSilver series cards were released in Japan |
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The Pokémon Communications Company |
![The Pokémon Communications Company The Pokémon Communications Company](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pcc.png) | Date | March 8th 2010 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | The Pokémon Communications Company was set up for marketing in Asian companies. It disbanded in 2017 |
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Pokémon Best Wishes |
![Pokémon Best Wishes Pokémon Best Wishes](/pokemon/timeline/anime/bw.jpg) | Date | September 23rd 2010 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of Pokémon Best Wishes aired |
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Pokémon Global Link |
![Pokémon Global Link Pokémon Global Link](/pokemon/timeline/game/globallink.jpg) | Date | October 13th 2010 | Area | Game | Details | The Pokémon Global Link, a web portal for data from your connected games, first opened. It went offline in 2020 |
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Pokémon TCG - Black & White |
![Pokémon TCG - Black & White Pokémon TCG - Black & White](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/bw.jpg) | Date | December 17th 2010 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first cards of the Pokémon Black & White series were released in Japan |
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Pokédex 3D |
![Pokédex 3D Pokédex 3D](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokedex3d.jpg) | Date | June 6th 2011 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokédex 3D |
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Pokémon Say Tap? |
![Pokémon Say Tap? Pokémon Say Tap?](/pokemon/timeline/apps/saytap.jpg) | Date | July 15th 2011 | Area | Apps | Details | The first Pokémon mobile app was launched, based on the anime ending |
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Pokémon Center Co. Ltd |
![Pokémon Center Co. Ltd Pokémon Center Co. Ltd](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pokemoncenterco.png) | Date | August 25th 2011 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon Center Co. Ltd set up as an affiliate to manage the Pokémon Centers |
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Pokémon Center Tohoku |
![Pokémon Center Tohoku Pokémon Center Tohoku](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pctohoku.png) | Date | December 4th 2011 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Tohoku was opened |
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Pokémon Conquest |
![Pokémon Conquest Pokémon Conquest](/pokemon/timeline/game/conquest.jpg) | Date | March 17th 2012 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Conquest |
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Pokémon Dream Radar |
![Pokémon Dream Radar Pokémon Dream Radar](/pokemon/timeline/game/dreamradar.jpg) | Date | June 23rd 2012 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Dream Radar |
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Pokédex 3D Pro |
![Pokédex 3D Pro Pokédex 3D Pro](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokedex3dpro.jpg) | Date | July 14th 2012 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokédex 3D Pro |
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Pokédex for iOS |
![Pokédex for iOS Pokédex for iOS](/pokemon/timeline/apps/pokedexios.jpg) | Date | November 16th 2012 |
Area | Apps |
Details | An app featuring Pokédex data for Generation 5 Pokémon games. It was delisted in 2015 |
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Pokémon TV |
![Pokémon TV Pokémon TV](/pokemon/timeline/apps/pokemontv.jpg) | Date | February 8th 2013 | Area | Apps | Details | An app allowing for people internationally to watch Pokémon anime |
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Pokémon Rumble U |
![Pokémon Rumble U Pokémon Rumble U](/pokemon/timeline/game/rumbleu.jpg) | Date | April 24th 2013 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Rumble U |
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Pokémon Origins |
![Pokémon Origins Pokémon Origins](/pokemon/timeline/anime/origins.jpg) | Date | October 2nd 2013 | Area | Anime | Details | The 4 part special, Pokémon Origins, first aired |
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Pokémon X & Y |
![Pokémon X & Y Pokémon X & Y](/pokemon/timeline/game/xy.jpg) | Date | October 12th 2013 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon X & Y |
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Pokémon X Y |
![Pokémon X Y Pokémon X Y](/pokemon/timeline/anime/xy.jpg) | Date | October 17th 2013 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of Pokémon XY aired |
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Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay |
![Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pctokyobay.png) | Date | November 22nd 2013 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The first Pokémon Center in Tokyo Bay was opened |
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Pokémon TCG - XY |
![Pokémon TCG - XY Pokémon TCG - XY](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/xy.jpg) | Date | December 12th 2013 | Area | TCG | Details | The first Pokémon XY series cards were released in Japan |
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Pokémon Bank |
![Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank](/pokemon/timeline/game/bank.jpg) | Date | December 25th 2013 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Bank |
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Pokémon Center Paris |
![Pokémon Center Paris Pokémon Center Paris](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcparis.png) | Date | June 4th 2014 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The temporary Pokémon Center in Paris first opened |
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Pokémon Art Academy |
![Pokémon Art Academy Pokémon Art Academy](/pokemon/timeline/game/artacademy.jpg) | Date | June 19th 2014 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Art Academy |
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Camp Pokémon |
![Camp Pokémon Camp Pokémon](/pokemon/timeline/apps/camppokemon.jpg) | Date | October 21st 2014 | Area | Apps | Details | The initial release of Camp Pokémon |
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Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo |
![Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcmegatokyo.png) | Date | December 11th 2014 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opened, replacing Pokémon Center Tokyo |
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Pokémon Style |
![Pokémon Style Pokémon Style](/pokemon/timeline/apps/style.jpg) | Date | February 16th 2015 | Area | Apps | Details | An app to allow you to decorate your Android phone. It was delisted in February 2016 |
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Pokémon Shuffle |
![Pokémon Shuffle Pokémon Shuffle](/pokemon/timeline/game/shuffle.jpg) | Date | February 18th 2015 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Shuffle |
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Pokémon Jukebox |
![Pokémon Jukebox Pokémon Jukebox](/pokemon/timeline/apps/jukebox.jpg) | Date | May 7th 2015 |
Area | Apps |
Details | An app allowing people to listen to Pokémon music. It was removed in May 2016 |
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Dance? Pokémon Band |
![Dance? Pokémon Band Dance? Pokémon Band](/pokemon/timeline/apps/dance.jpg) | Date | June 30th 2015 |
Area | Apps |
Details | The initial release of Dance? Pokémon Band |
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Pokémon XY&Z |
![Pokémon XY&Z Pokémon XY&Z](/pokemon/timeline/anime/xyz.jpg) | Date | October 29th 2015 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of subseries XY&Z aired |
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Pokémon Picross |
![Pokémon Picross Pokémon Picross](/pokemon/timeline/game/picross.jpg) | Date | December 2nd 2015 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Picross |
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Pokémon Center Kyoto |
![Pokémon Center Kyoto Pokémon Center Kyoto](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pckyoto.png) | Date | March 16th 2016 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | The first Pokémon Center in Kyoto opened |
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Pokkén Tournament |
![Pokkén Tournament Pokkén Tournament](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokken.jpg) | Date | March 18th 2016 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokkén Tournament |
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Pokémon Duel |
![Pokémon Duel Pokémon Duel](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokemonduel.jpg) | Date | April 12th 2016 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Duel |
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Pokémon GO |
![Pokémon GO Pokémon GO](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokemongo.jpg) | Date | July 6th 2016 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon GO |
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Pokémon Generations |
![Pokémon Generations Pokémon Generations](/pokemon/timeline/anime/generations.jpg) | Date | September 16th 2016 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of web series Pokémon Generations was released |
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Pokémon Sun & Moon |
![Pokémon Sun & Moon Pokémon Sun & Moon](/pokemon/timeline/anime/sunmoon.jpg) | Date | November 17th 2016 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime aired |
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Pokémon Sun & Moon |
![Pokémon Sun & Moon Pokémon Sun & Moon](/pokemon/timeline/game/sm.jpg) | Date | November 18th 2016 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Sun & Moon |
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Pokémon TCG - Sun & Moon |
![Pokémon TCG - Sun & Moon Pokémon TCG - Sun & Moon](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/sm.jpg) | Date | December 9th 2016 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon Sun & Moon series cards were released in Japan introducing the GX feature |
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Pokémon I Choose You |
![Pokémon I Choose You Pokémon I Choose You](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m20.jpg) | Date | July 15th 2017 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon I Choose You |
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Pokémon Playhouse |
![Pokémon Playhouse Pokémon Playhouse](/pokemon/timeline/apps/playhouse.jpg) | Date | September 21st 2017 | Area | Apps | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Playhouse |
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Pokkén Tournament DX |
![Pokkén Tournament DX Pokkén Tournament DX](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokkendx.jpg) | Date | September 22nd 2017 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokkén Tournament DX |
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Pokémon Center Tokyo DX |
![Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Pokémon Center Tokyo DX](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pctokyodx.png) | Date | March 14th 2018 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café opened |
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Detective Pikachu |
![Detective Pikachu Detective Pikachu](/pokemon/timeline/game/detectivepikachu.jpg) | Date | March 23rd 2018 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Detective Pikachu |
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Pokémon Singapore Pte Ltd. |
![Pokémon Singapore Pte Ltd. Pokémon Singapore Pte Ltd.](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/.png) | Date | May 7th 2018 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon Singapore was set up to manage the franchise in Singapore |
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Pokémon Quest |
![Pokémon Quest Pokémon Quest](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokemonquest.jpg) | Date | May 30th 2018 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Quest |
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The Power of Us |
![The Power of Us The Power of Us](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m21.jpg) | Date | July 13th 2018 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of The Power of Us |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush |
![Pokémon Rumble Rush Pokémon Rumble Rush](/pokemon/timeline/game/rumblerush.jpg) | Date | May 15th 2019 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Rumble Rush |
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Pokémon Masters |
![Pokémon Masters Pokémon Masters](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokemonmasters.jpg) | Date | August 29th 2019 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Masters |
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Pokémon Center Osaka DX |
![Pokémon Center Osaka DX Pokémon Center Osaka DX](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pcosakadx.png) | Date | September 20th 2019 | Area | Pokémon Center | Details | Pokémon Center Osaka DX & Pokéon Café opened |
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Pokémon Center London |
![Pokémon Center London Pokémon Center London](/pokemon/timeline/pokemoncenter/pclondon.png) | Date | October 18th 2019 |
Area | Pokémon Center |
Details | The temporary Pokémon Center in London opened |
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Pokémon |
![Pokémon Pokémon](/pokemon/timeline/anime/pk2019.jpg) | Date | November 17th 2019 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the Pokémon anime series featuring Generation 8 aired |
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Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield |
![Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield Pokémon TCG - Sword & Shield](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/swsh.jpg) | Date | December 6th 2019 |
Area | TCG |
Details | The first Pokémon Sword & Shield cards series were released in Japan, introducing the V & VMAX feature |
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Pokémon Twilight Wings |
![Pokémon Twilight Wings Pokémon Twilight Wings](/pokemon/timeline/anime/twilightwings.jpg) | Date | January 15th 2020 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of Pokémon Twilight Wings was released online |
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Pokémon HOME |
![Pokémon HOME Pokémon HOME](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokemonhome.jpg) | Date | February 12th 2020 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon HOME |
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Pokétoon |
![Pokétoon Pokétoon](/pokemon/timeline/anime/poketoon.jpg) | Date | June 5th 2020 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the web anime, Pokétoon - The Pokémon Cartoon was released on Youtube |
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Pokémon Smile |
![Pokémon Smile Pokémon Smile](/pokemon/timeline/game/smile.jpg) | Date | June 17th 2020 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon Smile |
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Pokémon Café Mix |
![Pokémon Café Mix Pokémon Café Mix](/pokemon/timeline/game/cafemix.jpg) | Date | June 24th 2020 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Café Mix |
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Pokémon Shanghai |
![Pokémon Shanghai Pokémon Shanghai](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pokemonshanghai.png) | Date | July 20th 2020 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | The Pokémon Company sets up subsidiary Pokémon Toys Co. Ltd to handle distribution in China |
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Pokémon Virtual Fest |
![Pokémon Virtual Fest Pokémon Virtual Fest](/pokemon/timeline/apps/virtualfest.jpg) | Date | August 12th 2020 | Area | Apps | Details | The temporary online Pokémon festival, Pokémon Virtual Fest opened |
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Secrets of the Jungle |
![Secrets of the Jungle Secrets of the Jungle](/pokemon/timeline/movies/m23.jpg) | Date | December 25th 2020 |
Area | Movies |
Details | The initial release of Secrets of the Jungle |
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New Pokémon Snap |
![New Pokémon Snap New Pokémon Snap](/pokemon/timeline/game/newsnap.jpg) | Date | April 30th 2021 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of New Pokémon Snap |
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Pokémon Air Adventures |
![Pokémon Air Adventures Pokémon Air Adventures](/pokemon/timeline/miscellaneous/airadventures.jpg) | Date | June 21st 2021 | Area | Miscellaneous | Details | The first public flight as part off the global Pokémon Air Adventures started |
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Pokémon UNITE |
![Pokémon UNITE Pokémon UNITE](/pokemon/timeline/game/pokemonunite.jpg) | Date | July 21st 2021 |
Area | Game |
Details | The initial release of Pokémon UNITE |
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Pokémon Evolutions |
![Pokémon Evolutions Pokémon Evolutions](/pokemon/timeline/anime/evolutions.jpg) | Date | September 9th 2021 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode of the web anime, Pokémon Evolutions was released |
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P25 Music |
![P25 Music P25 Music](/pokemon/timeline/music/p25music.jpg) | Date | October 15th 2021 |
Area | Music |
Details | The album of music to celebrate Pokémon's 25th Anniversary was released |
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Pokémon Café ReMix |
![Pokémon Café ReMix Pokémon Café ReMix](/pokemon/timeline/game/caferemix.jpg) | Date | October 28th 2021 | Area | Game | Details | The massive overhaul of Pokémon Café Mix, Café ReMix was released |
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Pokémon: Hisuian Snow |
![Pokémon: Hisuian Snow Pokémon: Hisuian Snow](/pokemon/timeline/anime/hisuiansnow.jpg) | Date | May 18th 2022 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode of the web anime, Hisuian Snow based on Pokémon Legends Arceus |
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Pokémon Music Collective |
![Pokémon Music Collective Pokémon Music Collective](/pokemon/timeline/music/musiccollective.jpg) | Date | September 14th 2022 |
Area | Music |
Details | A Collection of Pokémon themed music from various artists began |
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Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet |
![Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet](/pokemon/timeline/tcg/sv.jpg) | Date | January 20th 2023 | Area | TCG | Details | The first Pokémon Scarlet & Violet cards series were released in Japan, reintroducing the "ex" feature and including Terastal Pokémon |
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Pokémon |
![Pokémon Pokémon](/pokemon/timeline/anime/pokemon2023.jpg) | Date | April 14th 2023 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode aired of the new series of the anime set around Liko & Roy |
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Pokémon TCG Live |
![Pokémon TCG Live Pokémon TCG Live](/pokemon/timeline/apps/tcglive.jpg) | Date | June 8th 2023 | Area | Apps | Details | The initial release of Pokémon TCG Live |
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Pokémon Sleep |
![Pokémon Sleep Pokémon Sleep](/pokemon/timeline/game/sleep.jpg) | Date | July 16th 2023 | Area | Game | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Sleep |
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Pokémon Path to the Peak |
![Pokémon Path to the Peak Pokémon Path to the Peak](/pokemon/timeline/anime/pathtothepeak.jpg) | Date | August 11th 2023 |
Area | Anime |
Details | The first episode aired of a short anime series focused around Ava learning the Pokémon TCG |
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Pokémon Paldean Winds |
![Pokémon Paldean Winds Pokémon Paldean Winds](/pokemon/timeline/anime/paldeanwinds.jpg) | Date | September 6th 2023 | Area | Anime | Details | The first episode aired of a new short series set around Paldea |
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Project Voltage |
![Project Voltage Project Voltage](/pokemon/timeline/music/projectvoltage.jpg) | Date | September 29th 2023 | Area | Music | Details | The special music collaboration Project Voltage 18 Types/Songs began |
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PokéPark Kanto |
![PokéPark Kanto PokéPark Kanto](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/pokeparkkanto.png) | Date | December 2023 | Area | Corporate | Details | A company was set up to handle the PokéPark Kanto business in Tokyo, Japan |
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Pokémon Concierge |
![Pokémon Concierge Pokémon Concierge](/pokemon/timeline/tv/concierge.jpg) | Date | December 28th 2023 | Area | TV | Details | The initial release of Pokémon Concierge |
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Pokémon Works |
![Pokémon Works Pokémon Works](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/.png) | Date | March 4th 2024 |
Area | Corporate |
Details | Pokémon Works was set up as a company |
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Pokémon Card D Studio |
![Pokémon Card D Studio Pokémon Card D Studio](/pokemon/timeline/corporate/.png) | Date | April 30th 2024 | Area | Corporate | Details | Pokémon Card D Studio was rebranded as a company to focus on Pokémon TCG Pocket |
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