Description
Description

Pokémon, short for "Pocket Monsters," are fictional creatures in a popular multimedia franchise that includes video games, television shows, movies, card games, and more. Each Pokémon has a unique appearance, type (such as water, fire, grass), and abilities, which they use in battles against other Pokémon. The franchise's core concept revolves around trainers capturing, training, and battling these creatures to achieve various goals, including becoming Pokémon Masters. Pokémon has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing other media and spawning a vast community of fans of all ages. It emphasizes themes of friendship, adventure, and strategy, while also promoting the collecting aspect through various merchandise and games.

History
History

Pokémon, a media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, was launched by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures in 1996. It began as a pair of video games for the original Game Boy that centered around fictional creatures called "Pokémon" and their trainers. The games’ unique concept of catching, training, and battling Pokémon became an instant hit. This success led to an animated TV series and movies, further popularizing the franchise. The introduction of the Pokémon Trading Card Game also contributed significantly to its global appeal.

Over the years, Pokémon expanded into a vast multimedia empire, including more video games, a mobile game phenomenon, toys, books, and more, becoming an integral part of pop culture and influencing various forms of entertainment.

Cultural Impact
Cultural Impact

Pokémon's cultural impact is profound, resonating across generations since its inception. Its role as a connector of people through games like Pokémon GO, where players explore real-world locations, has created a unique social phenomenon. The franchise's influence extends to fashion, with Pokémon-themed clothing and merchandise. Its educational aspect, through the strategic gameplay and memorization of different Pokémon types, remains significant.

Going forward, expect Pokémon to integrate more with augmented and virtual reality, offering even more immersive experiences. The franchise's storytelling may evolve, continuing to appeal to both new and long-time fans, while its community-focused events will likely expand, fostering greater global connections. Pokémon's enduring popularity ensures its continued cultural impact in the years to come.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How many Pokémon are there?

In total, there are 898 Pokémon. Each of the 898 Pokémon has a unique physical appearance, different skills, and powers. A lot of Pokémon can evolve into a more powerful form of their species. The 898 Pokémon are categorized by the generation they were created in, ranging from Generation I to Generation VII.

What is the strongest Pokémon?

Mewtwo is the strongest Pokémon. Mewtwo was created as the spawn of the Mew Pokémon with altered DNA and is part of Generation I of Pokémon. Mewtwo is capable of controlling the mind of opponents, teleportation, can regenerate when necessary, and is not afraid to put its abilities on full display.

When was Pokémon created?

Pokémon was created by Satoshi Taijiri, Ken Sugimori, and Junichi Masuda in 1995. The company was founded by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures and it is currently managed by the media franchise, The Pokémon Company. Since then, Pokémon has grown to become an internationally recognized brand that is loved by an audience of all ages.

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Bulbasaur
148000
2’4” | 71.1 cm
15.2 lb | 6.9 kg
#001
Bulbasaur
71.100
6.900
1.00
148000
GUIDE
3D
Bulbasaur
Charizard
184000
5’7” | 170.2 cm
199.5 lb | 90.5 kg
#006
Charizard
170.200
90.500
6.00
184000
GUIDE
3D
Charizard
2’0” | 61 cm
18.7 lb | 8.5 kg
#004
Charmander
61.000
8.500
4.00
109000
GUIDE
3D
Charmander
Ditto
134000
1’0” | 30.5 cm
8.8 lb | 4 kg
#132
Ditto
30.500
4.000
132.00
134000
GUIDE
3D
Ditto
7’3” | 221 cm
463 lb | 210 kg
#149
Dragonite
221.000
210.000
149.00
97000
GUIDE
3D
Dragonite
Eevee
239000
1’0” | 30.5 cm
14.3 lb | 6.5 kg
#133
Eevee
30.500
6.500
133.00
239000
GUIDE
3D
Eevee
Gengar
142000
4’11” | 149.9 cm
89.3 lb | 40.5 kg
#094
Gengar
149.900
40.500
94.00
142000
GUIDE
3D
Gengar
Gyarados
114000
21’4” | 650.2 cm
41’ | 12.5 m
518 lb | 235 kg
#130
Gyarados
650.200
1250.000
235.000
130.00
114000
GUIDE
3D
Gyarados
1’8” | 50.8 cm
12.1 lb | 5.5 kg
#039
Jigglypuff
50.800
5.500
39.00
96000
GUIDE
3D
Jigglypuff
Mew
100000
1’4” | 40.6 cm
8.8 lb | 4 kg
#151
Mew
40.600
4.000
151.00
100000
GUIDE
3D
Mew
Mewtwo
152000
6’7” | 200.7 cm
269 lb | 122 kg
#150
Mewtwo
200.700
122.000
150.00
152000
GUIDE
3D
Mewtwo
Pikachu
524000
1’4” | 40.6 cm
13.2 lb | 6 kg
#025
Pikachu
40.600
6.000
25.00
524000
GUIDE
3D
Pikachu
Psyduck
66000
2’7” | 78.7 cm
43.2 lb | 19.6 kg
#054
Psyduck
78.700
19.600
54.00
66000
GUIDE
3D
Psyduck
Snorlax
130000
6’11” | 210.8 cm
1014 lb | 460 kg
#143
Snorlax
210.800
460.000
143.00
130000
GUIDE
3D
Snorlax
Squirtle
105000
1’8” | 50.8 cm
19.8 lb | 9 kg
#007
Squirtle
50.800
9.000
7.00
105000
GUIDE
3D
Squirtle
Squirtle
Scaled elevation drawing comparing the height of Squirtle to people

Squirtle, known as Zenigame in Japan, is a water type Pokémon introduced in the first generation of games as a starter Pokémon along with Bulbasaur and Charmander. Squirtle is a light-blue turtle creature with a hard brown shell and a long, curly tail. Squirtle is the lowest evolution in his family; he evolves into Wartortle and then into Blastoise. Squirtle is relatively rare to find in the wild, but he can be occasionally found around ponds and lakes. Squirtle is a very efficient swimmer, can use his shell for protection, and sprays water from his mouth to attack with great accuracy.

Squirtle has an average height of 1’8” (50.8 cm) and weight of 19.8 lb (9 kg). Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon and is listed as #007 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Squirtle in assorted poses
Squirtle, known as Zenigame in Japan, is a water type Pokémon introduced in the first generation of games as a starter Pokémon along with Bulbasaur and Charmander. Squirtle is a light-blue turtle creature with a hard brown shell and a long, curly tail. Squirtle is the lowest evolution in his family.

Squirtle has an average height of 1’8” (50.8 cm) and weight of 19.8 lb (9 kg). Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon and is listed as #007 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Squirtle in assorted poses
Squirtle
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1’8” | 50.8 cm
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19.8 lb | 9 kg
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Generation: 1

Type
Water
Pokédex
#007

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Squirtle front elevation, side, back, fighting

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Charmander
Scaled elevation drawing comparing the height of Charmander to people

Charmander, known in Japan as Hitokage, is a flame type Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Charmander is one of the first three starter Pokémon, along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle. Charmander is the first evolution in his family, progressing into Charmeleon, and then eventually Charizard. In the anime, Charmander is found by Ash after being abandoned by his first owner, Damien. Charmander’s tail is an indicator of his health and emotions; the brighter and larger the flame, the healthier he is. If the flame is extinguished, Charmander will pass out.

Charmander has an average height of 2’0” (61 cm) and weight of 18.7 lb (8.5 kg). Charmander is a Fire type Pokémon and is listed as #004 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Charmander in assorted poses
Charmander, known in Japan as Hitokage, is a flame type Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Charmander is one of the first three starter Pokémon, along with Bulbasaur and Squirtle. Charmander is the first evolution in his family, progressing into Charmeleon and Charizard.

Charmander has an average height of 2’0” (61 cm) and weight of 18.7 lb (8.5 kg). Charmander is a Fire type Pokémon and is listed as #004 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Charmander in assorted poses
Charmander
Height:
2’0” | 61 cm
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18.7 lb | 8.5 kg
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Generation: 1

Type
Fire
Pokédex
#004

Drawings include:
Charmander front elevation, side, back, fighting

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Eevee
Scaled elevation drawing comparing the height of Eevee to people

Eevee, known as Eievui in Japan, is a normal type Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Eevee is a brown, fluffy, mammal-looking Pokémon with a bushy tail. Eevee’s evolution family is relatively complex and depending on her environment, Eevee has the capability to evolve into eight different Pokémon: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. Eevees are rarely found in the wild and are usually found hanging around cities and towns. There is a whole Pokémon game dedicated to Eeevee, Pokémon: Let’s Go Eevee!, where the player starts the game with special Eevee called a partner Eevee.

Eevee has an average height of 1’0” (30.5 cm) and weight of 14.3 lb (6.5 kg). Eevee is a Normal type Pokémon and is listed as #133 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Eevee in assorted poses
Eevee, known as Eievui in Japan, is a normal type Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Eevee is a brown, fluffy, mammal-looking Pokémon with a bushy tail. Eevee’s evolution family is relatively complex and Eevee has the capability to evolve into eight different Pokémon.

Eevee has an average height of 1’0” (30.5 cm) and weight of 14.3 lb (6.5 kg). Eevee is a Normal type Pokémon and is listed as #133 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Eevee in assorted poses
Eevee
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1’0” | 30.5 cm
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14.3 lb | 6.5 kg
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Generation: 1

Type
Normal
Pokédex
#133

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Eevee front elevation, side, back, fighting

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Gengar
Scaled illustration of Gengar compared to typical people

Gengar, known in Japan as Gangar, is a dual type poison and ghost Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Gengar is a round, spiky, purple and gray Pokémon with red eyes and a sinister grin. Gengar is the final evolution in his family, beginning as Ghastly, then evolving to Haunter, and then evolving into Gengar when traded. Since Gengar is the result of a trading evolution, it is extremely rare to find one in the wild. Gengar likes to hang out around cities and urban areas at night, creeping in the shadows to surprise its victims.

Gengar has an average height of 4’11” (149.9 cm) and weight of 89.3 lb (40.5 kg). Gengar is a Ghost and Poison type Pokémon and is listed as #094 in the National Pokédex.

Collection of elevation drawings of Gengar with labeled height
Gengar, known in Japan as Gangar, is a dual type poison and ghost Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Gengar is a round, spiky, purple and gray Pokémon with red eyes and a sinister grin. Gengar is the final evolution in his family, beginning as Ghastly, then Haunter.

Gengar has an average height of 4’11” (149.9 cm) and weight of 89.3 lb (40.5 kg). Gengar is a Ghost and Poison type Pokémon and is listed as #094 in the National Pokédex.

Collection of elevation drawings of Gengar with labeled height
Gengar
Height:
4’11” | 149.9 cm
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89.3 lb | 40.5 kg
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Generation: 1

Type
Ghost, Poison
Pokédex
#094

Drawings include:
Gengar front elevation, side, back, fighting

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Bulbasaur
Scaled illustration of Bulbasaur compared to typical people

Bulbasaur, known in Japan as Fushigidane, is a poison and grass type Pokémon that was introduced in the first generation of games. Bulbasuar is one of the first three starter Pokémon, along with Charmander and Squirtle. Bulbasaur is the lowest of three evolutions for his type; he evolves into Ivysaur and then his final evolution is Venusaur. As well as being one of the original Pokémon in the games, Bulbasaur is one is one of Ash’s main Pokémon in the first season of the anime. Did you know, Bulbasaur and his two evolutions are the only starter Pokémon family to appear as separate playable characters in the Super Smash Bros series?

Bulbasaur has an average height of 2’4” (71.1 cm) and weight of 15.2 lb (6.9 kg). Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison type Pokémon and is listed as #001 in the National Pokédex.

Collection of elevation drawings of Bulbasaur with labeled height
Bulbasaur, known in Japan as Fushigidane, is a poison and grass type Pokémon that was introduced in the first generation of games. Bulbasuar is one of the first three starter Pokémon, along with Charmander and Squirtle. Bulbasaur is the lowest of three evolutions for his type.

Bulbasaur has an average height of 2’4” (71.1 cm) and weight of 15.2 lb (6.9 kg). Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison type Pokémon and is listed as #001 in the National Pokédex.

Collection of elevation drawings of Bulbasaur with labeled height
Bulbasaur
Height:
2’4” | 71.1 cm
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15.2 lb | 6.9 kg
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Generation: 1

Type
Grass, Poison
Pokédex
#001

Drawings include:
Bulbasaur front elevation, side, back, fighting

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