When did Pokémon come out in Europe?

The second generation of Pokémon video games began in 1999 with the Japanese release of Pokémon Gold and Silver for the Game Boy Color, with Australia and North America getting the game in October 2000 and European release date of April 2001.

When did Pokémon come to Europe?

The Pokémon franchise first reached the United Kingdom in 1999 with the release of Pokémon Red and Blue Versions and the airing of the anime dub, both in English.

When did Pokémon come out internationally?

It was originally broadcast on TV Tokyo in 1997. More than 1,200 episodes of the anime has been produced and aired, divided into 8 series in Japan and 26 seasons internationally.

Was Pokémon released in Europe before?

Anniversary: Pokémon Yellow Launched In Europe 20 Years Ago Today.

Where was Pokémon released first Europe or North America?

The first Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, came to the Nintendo Game Boy system in Japan on February 27, 1996, which was the fulfillment of Satoshi Tajiri's dream and allowed people of all ages to catch, train and trade 151 creatures and become a Pokémon Master.

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Did Pokémon exist in 1995?

The original release date for Pokémon Red and Green was December 21, 1995. This means the games would have launched just before the holiday season, but they were pushed back to February 27, 1996. This delay was apparently so sudden that the original copyright date was retained.

What is the oldest Pokémon in history?

The first Pokémon ever designed

It may be entry #112 in the Pokédex, but according to Ken Sugimori – the primary designer for the Pokémon games – Rhydon was the first Pokémon ever created. This is also the reason why sprites of Rhydon were so widespread in the original games.

What is the oldest Pokémon card?

1998 Pokémon Demo Game Plastic Pack

The 1998 Pokémon Demo Game Pack were the earliest cards to be released in the English Pokémon TCG and served as the introduction to Pokémon cards in the United States. This Pokémon pack consists of 24 Base Set shadowless cards and an instruction manual.

What country is Gen 1 Pokémon?

Kanto. Perhaps the most famous of the Pokémon regions is Kanto, the setting for the first generation of games. Players traverse Kanto in the original Japanese Red and Green titles, the American Red, Blue, and Yellow releases, FireRed and LeafGreen, and the Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!

When did Pokémon hit North America?

The series, originally produced for the company's Game Boy line of handheld consoles, was introduced in 1998 to the United States with two titles, known to fans as Red and Blue.

What is Pokémon called in Japan?

We may update this list later on with more names. Pokemon names in Japanese are all in カタカナ (Katakana), however many of these names are a play on words. For example, Charmander is ヒトカゲ (hitokage) – which is a combination of 火 (hi – fire) and トカゲ (tokage – lizard).

Is Gen 9 Pokémon based on Spain?

Game Freak / The Pokemon Company Gen 9 features a major landmark in Spain. While most of these things point towards Spain being the main influence on Paldea, it's likely that the Gen 9 Pokemon games have also been inspired by otherr nearby countries including Portugal.

Is Pokémon Gen 9 in Spain or Mexico?

The new region appearing in Gen 9 and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is based on Spain in Europe, and there are several hints pointing it out in the reveal trailer.

Is Pokémon ending soon?

The next Pokémon anime will end Ash Ketchum's story, introduce new characters after 25 years. With one long journey over, another saga begins in 2023. Ash Ketchum's time as 'Pokémon' protagonist will come to an end in 2023.

When was Pokémon released in Europe before North America?

It was released in Japan on September 12, 1998, in Australia on September 3, 1999, in North America on October 19, 1999, and in Europe on June 16, 2000. It was published by Nintendo. A Pikachu-themed Game Boy Color bundle was released in North America in October 1999.

When was Pokémon released in Europe and North America?

The games went on to sell millions of copies, and were later released to the US in 1998, and the UK a year later, as a Red and Blue version (instead of Green). The name was also shortened from Pocket Monsters to Pokémon.

Why didn't USA get Pokémon Green?

mainly because by the time pokemon was ready for an international release blue version was already made and featured an updated code, so they simply put red version into blue's new engine and gave blue version green's available pokemon for the international release.

When did Pokémon come out in Germany?

The Pokémon franchise first reached Germany on September 1, 1999, with the first airing of Pika - Pikachu on RTL II in the German language. The German release of Pokémon Red and Blue Versions followed shortly afterwards, on October 8, 1999.

When did Pokémon come out in France?

The Pokémon franchise first reached France in September 5, 1999 with the airing of Le départ on Fox Kids in the French language. The French releases of Pokémon Red and Blue Versions followed a month later on October 8, 1999.

Which Pokémon is only in Europe?

Regional Exclusive Pokémon in Europe for Pokémon Go: Mr. Mime - Anywhere within the continent (apart from far north Scandinavia, though level with Iceland - which also has spawns - is fine) Volbeat - Anywhere within the continent. Zangoose - Anywhere within the continent.

Is Sinnoh based on Russia?

The geography of the Sinnoh region is based on the geography of the Japanese island of Hokkaido and southern part of the Russian island Sakhalin, as well as Kunashir, which is claimed by Japan, but administered by Russia. Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula.

Is Sinnoh based on Japan?

The Sinnoh region is the setting of the fourth generation of Pokémon games, which encompasses the setting of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, as well as their remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It is based on the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaidō.

What country is Gen 5 based on?

If you grew up playing Pokémon in the US, Gen 5 is a special one. Pokémon Black and White were the first Pokémon titles to take their inspiration not from Japan but from the United States. The game's Unova region is based on New York State, with Cestelia City its stand-in for Lower Manhattan.

What is the 1 rarest Pokémon card?

Even outside of a Gem Mint score, Illustrator Pikachu is the rarest card in existence, with only 39 being distributed following a series of contests in the last 1990s.

What is the rarest Pokémon card to ever exist?

1998 Pokemon Commission Presentation Galaxy Star Holo Blastoise. This is one of the rarest cards ever sold as it was never officially released to the public, and thus there are only two in existence.