Happy New Year everyone! While we gear up for 2026, let's take a look back at the results for December. And stay tuned: in the coming days we'll be providing data from all of 2025!!

Happy Birthday to Moon! https://bulbapedia.b...

2025 was a MEGA year for Bulbapedia. In February, we reached level 20 and celebrated our anniversary with a guest appearance from the original voice of Bulbasaur herself, Tara Sands!

Happy Birthday to Bill! https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 24th anniversary of The Legend of Thunder!, first premiered in Japan on December 30, 2001! This made-for-TV movie follows Jimmy, Marina, and Vincent in their attempts to prevent Team Rocket from capturing Raikou. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the second anniversary of Pokémon Concierge, first premiered on Netflix worldwide on December 28, 2023! It features Haru and her interactions with Pokémon and their Trainers visiting the Pokémon Resort. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the five anniversary of "Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle", officially released in theaters in Japan on December 25, 2020! It is the third movie of a trilogy with "I Choose You!" and "The Power of Us", and followed by "Distant Blue Sky!" https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 12th anniversary of Pokémon Bank, first available in Japan, South Korea, and select locations in Asia on December 25, 2013! Due to high traffic, the service was quickly shut-down but became available again on January 22, 2014. https://bulbapedia.b...

Happy Birthday to Silver! https://bulbapedia.b...

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10 years ago today, Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (M18) first premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States! It would later release for home media on March 8, 2016. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 27th anniversary of Pokémon Trading Card Game, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Color on December 18, 1998! The player must defeat the eight Club Masters, four Grand Masters, and the Champion. https://bulbapedia.b...

Exactly 28 years ago today on December 16, 1997 at 6:30 PM JST, EP038: Computer Warrior Porygon (ie: Electric Soldier Porygon) aired in Japan. Due to a strobe effect, over 700 Japanese people suffered adverse health effects. The episode was banned. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the second anniversary of The Indigo Disk, first released worldwide as the second part of the The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero on December 14, 2023! In this DLC, the player visits Blueberry Academy in Unova to face its Champion. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 19th anniversary of Pokémon Battle Revolution, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Wii on December 14, 2006! Trainers can battle with their Generation IV Pokémon and use their Nintendo DS as a controller. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Stadium 2, first released in Japan as Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver for the Nintendo 64 on December 14, 2000 A sequel to Pokémon Stadium, it brings Gen II Pokémon into 3D for the first time. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Crystal Version, first released in Japan for the Game Boy Color on December 14, 2000! It introduced animated battle sprites and Kris, the first female player character. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 27th anniversary of Hey You, Pikachu!, first released in Japan for the Nintendo 64 on December 12, 1998! It is one of two N64 games that utilize the Voice Recognition Unit, and it understands about 200 words. https://bulbapedia.b...

Need a hint for our wiki rankings contest? We've rounded up all the monthly species stats so far this year - pay attention to who's risen and who's fallen, and you could win one of ten Pokémon Center gift cards!

12 years ago today, Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (M15) first premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States and YTV in Canada! It would later release for home media on April 2, 2013. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the seventh anniversary of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, on December 7, 2018! Incineroar joined the roster alongside returning Pokémon such as Mewtwo and Greninja. https://bulbapedia.b...

Last month we received lots of new details for the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC for Legends: Z-A! Our volunteers wasted no time adding info on all the newly revealed Mega Evolutions. Which Megas are you most excited for?

Today is the 16th anniversary of PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Wii on December 5, 2009! The player travels through many zones, each of which has one or two mini-games. https://bulbapedia.b...

25 years ago today, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was first released for the Nintendo Game Boy Color in North America! Players battle the Johto Gyms by beating them at puzzle games. https://bulbapedia.b...

14 years ago today, Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom (M14) first premiered in theaters in North America! Black—Victini and Reshiram later premiered on Cartoon Network on December 10. https://bulbapedia.b...

And we're back once again with the most and least visited Pokémon articles from November 2025. Looks like Froslass and Baxcalibur have shown up just as winter's hit many parts of the world. Stay warm folks!

Today is the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Picross, first released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS on December 2, 2015! In this free-to-play game, the player solves puzzles to reveal hidden Pokémon illustrations. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 21st anniversary of Pokémon Dash, first released in Japan for the Nintendo DS on December 2, 2004! It was the first Pokémon game released for the Nintendo DS and the first game to feature a Generation IV Pokémon, Munchlax. https://bulbapedia.b...

22 years ago today, Pokémon Channel was first released for the Nintendo GameCube in North America! In this game, Professor Oak tasks you with making Pokémon channel the highest-rated channel on TV. https://bulbapedia.b...

Happy Birthday to Henry Sword! https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 29th anniversary of Pokémon Pocket Monsters volume 1, first published in Japan on November 28, 1996 The manga follows the adventures of Red and his obnoxious Clefairy. https://bulbapedia.b...

Seven years ago today, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (M21) first premiered in theaters in North America! https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 13th anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, first released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS on November 23, 2012 It is the first Pokémon Mystery Dungeon title on the 3DS. https://bulbapedia.b...

Happy Birthday to Blue! https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 11th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, first released in North America for the Nintendo Wii U, on November 21, 2014! It features five playable Pokémon, with Greninja joining the roster. https://bulbapedia.b...

The Nintendo DS first released in North America 21 years ago today! Home to many popular Pokémon titles, the DS featured a touch-sensitive second screen and wireless capabilities over the Game Boy consoles. https://bulbapedia.b...

23 years ago today, Pokémon the Series first entered Hoenn! https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 24th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. Melee, first released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube on November 21, 2001! It adds Pichu and Mewtwo along with Pikachu and Jigglypuff as returning playable characters. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 11th anniversary of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, first released in multiple countries for the Nintendo 3DS on November 21, 2014! Second paired Generation VI games, introduced Primal Reversion. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 22nd anniversary of Pokémon Colosseum, first released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube on November 21, 2003! The game included a story mode which allowed Trainers to catch shadow Pokémon in the region of Orre. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 23rd anniversary of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance on November 21, 2002! First core games of Generation III, introduced Hoenn & 135 Pokémon. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 26th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Game Boy Color on November 21, 1999! First core games of Generation II, introducing Johto and 100 new Pokémon. https://bulbapedia.b...

16 years ago today, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (M12) first premiered on Cartoon Network in North America! It is the last movie in the trilogy that started with The Rise of Darkrai and continued with Giratina and the Sky Warrior. https://bulbapedia.b...

The Nintendo Wii first released in North America 19 years ago today! One of the best-selling consoles of all time, the Wii made extensive use of the motion-sensing capabilities of the wireless Wii Remote. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the fourth anniversary of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021! Diamond and Pearl remakes not developed by Game Freak. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 13th anniversary of the Nintendo Wii U, first released in North America on November 18, 2012! Successor to the Wii, with full backwards compatibility, it was the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the ninth anniversary of Pokémon Sun and Moon, first released in multiple countries for the Nintendo 3DS, on November 18, 2016! The first games of Generation VII, they introduced the Alola Region, Z-Moves and Ultra Beasts. https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the 20 anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, first released in Japan for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS on November 17, 2005! https://bulbapedia.b...

Today is the third anniversary of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, first released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022! Set in the Paldea Region, they introduced the Terastal phenomenon and Paradox Pokémon. https://bulbapedia.b...

Pokémon Journeys: The Series premiered six years ago today! https://bulbapedia.b...