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Pokemon started with the Game Boy game called "Pocket Monsters" in Japan in 1995.
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The Pokemon TCG Trading Cards are released, and are a huge hit.
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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.
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The Pokemon TV ahow airs in Japan.
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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.
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Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue are released in the U.S.
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Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver are released in the U.S
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Pokemon Crystal is released in the U.S. This is an enhanced version of Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver.
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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.
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Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen were released for the GameBoy Advance. They were remakes of the original Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue games.
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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.
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Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are the first Pokemon games released for the Nintendo DS.They included over 100 new Pokemon creatures.
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Pokemon Battle Revolution was released exsclusively for the Nintendo Wii. It features realistic gameplay and many ways to battle.
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Pokemon Platinum is released for the Nintendo DS as a remake of Pokemon Peal and Pokemon Diamond.
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Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon Soulsilver are released for the Nintendo DS. These are remakes of the very popular Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver.
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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.
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Pokemon Rumble Blast is released for the Nintendo 3DS. First 3D Pokemon game and features all 600+ Pokemon.
