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   Po·ké·mon

   /ˈpōkiˌmän/

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   • 1. a series of Japanese video games and related media such as trading cards and television programs, featuring cartoon monsters that are captured by players and trained to battle each other: trademark "if you grew up in the '90s you'll remember spending all your time playing Pokémon"
   • ▪ any of the monster characters featured in Pokémon video games and related media: trademark "players can encounter every single known Pokémon in the game—all 720 of them!"

   Word Origin 1990s: from the name of the Japanese video game Pokémon, abbreviation of Poketto Monsutā, Japanese transcription of English pocket monster.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PokémonPokémon - Wikipedia

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   General concept. The Pokémon franchise is set in a world in which humans coexist with creatures known as Pokémon. Pokémon Red and Blue contain 151 Pokémon species, with new ones being added in subsequent games; as of January 2024, 1,025 Pokémon species have been introduced.

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   (ポケモン, Pokemon?, trans. Pokemon), shortened from Pocket Monster (ポケットモンスター, Poketto Monsutaa?, trans. Poketto Monsutaa), are a group of fantastical monsters who are the central focus and main feature of the Pokémon franchise. There are currently 1,025 documented species of Pokémon, and they take from a wide variety of inspirations including animals, plants, mythological creatures, and objects. Pokémon are found all over the world of Pokémon, and their habitat varies depending on the species, much like creatures in the real world. The most powerful types of Pokémon are Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon, who are usually the subject of myths and urban legends within the world of Pokémon.

   Each Pokémon has an elemental type, which affects their attacks, abilities, and weaknesses. For example, Pikachu, being an Electric Pokémon, specializes in electrical attacks, which are effective against both Flying and Water Pokémon, but in turn are weak against Grass Pokémon and ineffective against Ground Pokémon. Each Pokémon has unique stats and characteristics. For example, Darkrai is very fast and strong but has mediocre defensive ability. Certain Pokémon have their own evolutions, which are different Pokémon that they can evolve into once certain requirements have been met. For example, a Pichu can evolve into a Pikachu with high friendship, and a Pikachu can then later evolve into its final form, Raichu, with a Thunder Stone.

   The relationship between a Pokémon and a human varies, depending on the species and personality. In the world of Pokémon, several humans become Pokémon Trainers, who capture Pokémon using a Poké Ball to then keep them as a traditional pet or to have them engage in Pokémon battles. Several Pokémon Trainers go on a journey with the goal of capturing every known species of Pokémon, and they take a Pokédex with them to catalog each's Pokémon's data.

   Most Pokémon physically resemble animals, though some resemble mythical monsters, machines, ghosts, fungi, or plants with animal-like facial and other features. It is not clear whether most Pokémon constitute natural living things, though they are often treated as living organisms; however, some are clearly artificial creations (such as Porygon) or even mystical spirits (such as Arceus), with much apparent overlap and uncertainty between these categories (such as the ambiguous Magnemite). In the Pokémon World, real-world animals are fairly rare.

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   Pokémon come in an enormous variety of shapes and sizes, with some nearly identical to normal animals, such as Rattata's very similar appearance to an everyday rat, while most others take more unusual forms, such as Exeggutor, which resembles a coconut tree with animal facial features and feet. Other Pokémon share no resemblance to any known animal...

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   Evolution

   After Pokémon hatch from an egg, they become known as their “pre-evolved form”, with some cases also having them classified as Baby Pokémon. By having proper training from their Trainer, the Pokémon will receive experience points and level up. Upon reaching a certain level or happiness rating, or when given an Evolution Stone, or certain Held Items, most base-level Pokémon will metamorphose into an advanced new form, giving them a changed appearance and new abilities their previous form may not have possessed. In the Pokémon World, this transition is called Evolution (which is not related to the biological concept of evolution by natural selection). Sometimes after evolution it could change from a pure type into dual type like Charmeleon, a pure Fire-type Pokémon, evolving into Charizard, a dual Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Sometimes after evolution, Pokémon can lose a type from being a dual type like Gloom, a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, who evolves into Bellossom, a pure Grass-type Pokémon.

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   Most Pokémon, though not all, have one of two genders, determining whether the Pokémon is male or female (in the Pokémon video games). Some Pokémon have a greater chance of being one gender than another, such as Blastoise which has a 87.5% chance of being male, but only a 12.5% chance of being female. Some Pokémon can only be one gender, such as Froslass and Hitmontop, which are exclusively female and exclusively male respectively. There are also moves that will only work when Pokémon are certain genders, such as Attract which only works if the opponent is the opposite gender of the user.

   In certain cases, some Pokémon are classified as genderless, such as most Legendary Pokémon and all Mythical Pokémon.

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   In the world of Pokémon, human beings have strong relationships with Pokémon, particularly as Pokémon Trainers, who capture and train the monsters in their spare time or as their main career. Successful Pokémon Training is considered a highly prestigious and labor-intensive calling in the Pokémon World, and some enter into Training with dreams of a...

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   There are multiple types of Pokémon, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. They lay the foundation of a complex yet mostly logical "rock-paper-scissors" or "balance of powers" system that applies to every Pokémon and their respective moves. Some advantages and disadvantages are based on common sense (e.g. Fire-t...

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › Pokemon-electronic-gamePokemon | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Pokemon, electronic game series from Nintendo that debuted in Japan in 1996 and went on to become one of the most successful video game franchises in the world. In the games, players assume the role of Pokemon trainers, obtaining cartoon monsters and developing them to battle other Pokemon.

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   What is a Pokémon Pokémon?

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   What does Pokemon mean in Japanese?

   • Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモン, Hepburn: Pokemon), shortened from Pocket Monster (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, Hepburn: Poketto Monsutaa), are a group of fantastical monsters who are the central focus and main feature of the Pokémon franchise. Pokémon are found all over the Pokémon World, and their habitat...

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   Is Pokémon a video game?

   • Pokémon[a][b] is a Japanese media franchise consisting of video games, animated series and films, a trading card game, and other related media. The franchise takes place in a shared universe in which humans co-exist with creatures known as Pokémon, a large variety of species endowed with special powers.

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   How do Pokémon games work?

   • In the games, players assume the role of Pokémon trainers, obtaining cartoon monsters and developing them to battle other Pokémon. Pokémon became one of the most successful video game franchises in the world, second only to Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.

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   What is a Pokémon game based on?

   • The series focuses on the creatures known as Pokémon, as well as their inhabited world, full of legends, tales, and adventures. Several interpretations of the world explore different themes and elements. Most commonly, Pokémon coexist with humans and can be caught, trained, and used in battles and other activities.

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   Is Pokémon a good game?

   • In the summer of 2016, the franchise spawned a second craze with the release of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game developed by Niantic. Pokémon has since been estimated to be the world's highest-grossing media franchise and one of the best-selling video game franchises. Pokémon has an uncommon ownership structure.

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   3 days ago · Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia about Pokémon to which anyone can contribute. Since its launch in February 2005, it has grown to become one of the largest Pokémon resources on the internet. As part of Bulbagarden, this ever-growing wiki is supported by the Bulbagarden Archives, the Bulbagarden forums and the Bulbagarden Discord.

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   Sep 29, 2024 · Pokémon (Japanese: ポケットモンスター Pocket Monsters, ポケモン Pokémon for short), sometimes shortened to P K M N, is an overarching media franchise owned by Nintendo, Creatures, Inc., and Game Freak.

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   1 day ago · Pokémon (Japanese: ポケットモンスター Pocket Monsters; ポケモン Pokémon for short) are fictional creatures that are central to the Pokémon franchise. Many new species of Pokémon are often introduced simultaneously with the promotion and release of new games. Contents. 1 Terminology. 2 Overview. 2.1 Design. 3 In the core series games. 3.1 History. Construction.

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    The Pokémon Wiki is an encyclopedia about Pokémon that anyone can contribute to. Games, anime series, manga volumes, and more!