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Pokemon is created
Pokemon started with the Game Boy game called "Pocket Monsters" in Japan in 1995. -
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The History of Pokemon
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Pokemon cards come out
The Pokemon TCG Trading Cards are released, and are a huge hit. -
Pokemon yellow
First U.S Pokemon game was released for the Game Boy. This game was a remake of Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue and was a huge success and led to the making of other games. -
Pokemon
The Pokemon TV ahow airs in Japan. -
Pokemon airs on TV
The very first episode of Pokemon, entitled "I choose you", aired on TV in the U.S. By spring of 1999, it was the #1 show watched by children aged 6-12 nationally. -
New Pokemon games
Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue are released in the U.S. -
More new Pokemon games
Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver are released in the U.S -
Pokemon Crystal
Pokemon Crystal is released in the U.S. This is an enhanced version of Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver. -
Pokemon releases third region
Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire are released in North America for the GameBoy Advance. This game features 135 new Pokemon, totaling 386 between all three regions. -
Pokemon remakes
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen were released for the GameBoy Advance. They were remakes of the original Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue games. -
Pokemon Emerald
Pokemon Emerald is released as an enhancement of Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire. It is the first Pokemon game to include Pokemon move on screen when they appear. -
More New Pokemon
Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are the first Pokemon games released for the Nintendo DS.They included over 100 new Pokemon creatures. -
Battle Revolution
Pokemon Battle Revolution was released exsclusively for the Nintendo Wii. It features realistic gameplay and many ways to battle. -
Another Remake
Pokemon Platinum is released for the Nintendo DS as a remake of Pokemon Peal and Pokemon Diamond. -
Some more Remakes
Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon Soulsilver are released for the Nintendo DS. These are remakes of the very popular Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver. -
New Pokemon!
Pokemon Black and Pokemon White are released for the DS. This game features the first look at the Unova region, and over 125 new Pokemon to collect and trade. -
Pokemon goes 3D
Pokemon Rumble Blast is released for the Nintendo 3DS. First 3D Pokemon game and features all 600+ Pokemon.
