Understanding some Pokémon facts!

Learn about Pokémon Generation 1!

What is Pokémon?

Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of video games, animated series and films, a trading card game.

Pokémon Facts

Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was inspired by his childhood hobby of collecting insects.

Pokémon Red and Green were the first games released in Japan in 1996. They started the Pokémon craze.

Professor Oak is a dedicated Pokémon researcher who resides in Pallet Town. He specializes in Pokémon and human relationships and created the Pokédex device, which he gives out to all trainers starting on their Pokémon quest

Pokémon Quiz

Test your knowledge by answering the questions below:

1. Who is Professor Oak?

a) Gym Leader
b) Pokémon researcher
c) Member of the Elite four

2. When was Pokémon created?

a) In Japan
b) In 1996
c) In a game factory

3. What was Satoshi Tajiri inspired by?

a) Pikachu
b) dragons
c) insects

4. Who is the creator of Pokémon?

a) Satoshi Tajiri
b) Shirō Sagisu
c) Eiichiro Oda