On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime first started in Japan. This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...

On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl were first released. These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon www.serebii.net/diamondpearl

On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Red & Blue were first released in the US. These games were adaptations of Pokémon Red & Green based on the Pokémon Blue engine and brought the franchise to the west! www.serebii.net/rb

On this day in 2024, 1 year ago, Pokémon TCG Pocket was first released as a soft-launch for New Zealand This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards www.serebii.net/tcgpocket/

On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle League was first released in the US. This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode. serebii.net/puzzleleague/

On this day in 2010, the anime series "Pokémon Best Wishes", dubbed into Pokémon Black & White, started in Japan. This series featured Ash as he went to Unova and met Iris & Cilan and participated in Gym Battles and faced off against Team Plasma and featured 3 further subseries

On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokkén Tournament DX was released. This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon www.serebii.net/pokkendx

On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was first released on the GameBoy Color This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders www.serebii.net/puzzlechalle...

On this day in 2010, 15 years ago, Pokémon Black & White were first released. These games started the fifth generation and featured only new Pokémon until the end of the game www.serebii.net/blackwhite/

On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon was first released. This 3DS game contained all 720 then available Pokémon and featured a story covering all Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles www.serebii.net/superdungeon/

On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, the short anime series, Pokémon Generations released its first two episodes. This series was a short anthology dealing with animated versions of key Pokémon story points www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...

On this day in 2004, 21 years ago, Pokémon Emerald was first released in Japan. This game was an enhanced version of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and featured a more in-depth story as well as the first Battle Frontier www.serebii.net/emerald

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, was released This DLC features a school trip to Kitakami where you learn about the Festival of Masks and the story of the ogre. www.serebii.net/scarletviole...

On this day in 2008, 17 years ago, Pokémon Platinum was first released in Japan. This game was an enhanced version of Diamond & Pearl and featured an expanded Sinnoh Pokédex, as well as further story around Giratina serebii.net/platinum

On this day in 2007, 18 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness were released This game featured all 491 then available Pokémon and featured a story involving the mysterious Time Gears and Primal Dialga serebii.net/dungeon2/

On this day in 2009, 16 years ago, Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver were first released in Japan. These games were remakes of Gold & Silver and had you go through Johto and Kanto once more with it being heavily expanded upon www.serebii.net/heartgoldsou...

On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Yellow was first released in Japan. This game was an enhanced version of Pokémon Red & Blue which took on some elements of the anime, including a Pikachu that follows you. www.serebii.net/yellow/

On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, the short web series Pokémon Evolutions released its first episode. This series was another anthology series that focused on new versions of key Pokémon storylines www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of the web series Pokémon: Paldean Winds was released. This series focused on three trainers in Paldea as they try to discover their treasure www.serebii.net/anime/paldea...

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku: Project Voltage began. Since then, dozens of songs and artworks have been released for the project including an Album and an upcoming live show www.serebii.net/music/projec...

On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, Pokémon Masters had its first full release. This game has you collect Sync Pairs from every region to participate in the Pokémon Masters League in Pasio. It currently has over 300 Sync Pairs to get. serebii.net/pokemonmasters/

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of Pokémon: Path to the Peak aired. This four episode series focused on Ava as she discovered the Pokémon TCG and entered the Pokémon Championship Series www.serebii.net/anime/other/...

On this day in 2020, 5 years ago, the Pokémon Virtual Fest experience first opened. This limited-time experience allowed you to go to a Pokémon theme park in VR and play mini-games and watch shows. www.serebii.net/apps/pokemon...

On this day in 2011, 14 years ago, the 3DS game Pokémon Rumble Blast, known in Japan as Super Pokémon Scramble, was first released. This game had you follow the story exploring why many Toy Pokémon had become Rusty. serebii.net/rumble2/

On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, the Pokémon mini title, Pichu Bros. mini was released. This game was a mini-game compilation all focusing on the Pichu Bros. from the anime as well as their Pokémon friends. www.serebii.net/mini/pichubr...

On this day in 2009, 16 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad, Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad! & Go For It! Light Adventure Squad were released on WiiWare in Japan. These games all interconnected with eachother. www.serebii.net/dungeon3

On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Gamecube game Pokémon XD - Gale of Darkness was first released. This game was a sequel to Colosseum and had you return to Orre to try and stop Cipher again and rescue Shadow Pokémon www.serebii.net/xd/

On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Gameboy Advance game Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire was first released. This game had you play on two boards to catch the Pokémon of the Hoenn region www.serebii.net/pinball_rs/

On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, the first Pokémon Stadium game was released. This game featured only 42 of the 151 available Pokémon and included teams based on the 1997 and 1998 competitions in Japan. It was never released outside of Japan serebii.net/stadiumjp/

On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon UNITE was first released. This game is a multiplayer battle game where you and a team face off against another to collect the most points. Over the years it has received dozens of Pokémon and updates www.serebii.net/pokemonunite/

On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Race mini was first released in Japan This game has you play through multiple 2D platformer courses to win various races www.serebii.net/mini/race/

On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, the 17th movie Diancie & The Cocoon of Destruction was released. This movie features Ash befriending a Diancie and protect it from a variety of thieves who want to use its powers serebii.net/movies/xy

On this day in 2008, 16 years ago, the 11th movie Giratina & The Sky Warrior was released. This movie features Ash befriending the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin and attempt to protect it and Giratina. serebii.net/movies/girat...

On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, the 6th movie Jirachi - Wish Maker was released. This movie features Ash having to defend a newly awoken Jirachi from Butler, a magician that wants to use its power serebii.net/movies/jirachi

On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Channel was first released. This Gamecube game featured you look after a Pikachu, go on adventures and watch television with it www.serebii.net/pokemon_chan...

On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, the 18th movie Hoopa & The Clash of Ages known in Japan as The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa was released. This movie features Ash befriending Hoopa, a Pokémon whose true powers were confined to save people serebii.net/movies/hoopa

On this day in 2009, 16 years ago, the 12th movie Arceus & The Jewel of Life was first released. This movie features Ash having to go back in time to stop a person from betraying the Mythical Pokémon, Arceus serebii.net/movies/arceus

On this day in 1998, 26 years ago, Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, was first released in Japan. This movie had Ash invited to New Island to face the strongest Pokémon Trainer who turns out to be Mewtwo! serebii.net/movies/mewtwo

On this day in 2004, 21 years ago, the 7th movie, Destiny Deoxys, known in Japan as The Sky-Rending Visitor Deoxys, was first released. This movie had Ash help protect LaRousse City from an invasion by some Deoxys. serebii.net/movies/deoxys/

On this day in 1999, 26 years ago, the 2nd movie, Pokémon 2000 - The Power of One, known in Japan as Revelation Lugia, was first released. This movie had Ash work to save Lugia from an evil collector and save the world doing so. serebii.net/movies/lugia/

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Pokémon Sleep first released. This game allows for you to track your sleep and catch Pokémon based on how well you slept. It has been receiving routine updates since launch www.serebii.net/pokemonsleep/

On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, the 19th movie Volcanion & The Mechanical Marvel was first released. This movie has Ash & co. meet the mysterious Magearna while Ash gets tied to Volcanion. serebii.net/movies/volca...

On this day in 2011, 14 years ago, the movie Pokémon Black - Victini & Reshiram and White - Victini & Zekrom was released This movie had two versions and featured the story of Ash meeting Victini and protecting it. serebii.net/movies/victi...

On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, the movie Lucario & The Mystery of Mew was released This movie featured Ash meeting a mysterious Lucario who has come from the past serebii.net/movies/mew/

On this day in 2017, 7 years ago, Pokémon the Movie I Choose You was released. This movie featured an alternate telling of Ash's first journey where he finds the Rainbow Wing and goes to find the Pokémon Ho-Oh serebii.net/movies/pokem...

On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, the 9th movie, Pokémon Ranger & The Temple of the Sea, was first released. This movie had Ash & May befriend a newly hatched Manaphy and protect the Temple from the evil Phantom. serebii.net/movies/kyogre/

On this day in 2012, 13 years ago, the 15th movie Kyurem VS The Sword of Justice, known in Japan as "Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman Keldeo" was first released. This movie featured Ash decide to help a Keldeo train to beat Kyurem and save its friends serebii.net/movies/kyurem/

On this day in 2007, 17 years ago, the 10th movie Rise of Darkrai, known in Japan as "Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai" was first released. This movie featured Ash get caught in a town where a fight between Dialga & Palkia started ripping the town apart serebii.net/movies/dp/

On this day in 2018, 7 years ago, the 21st movie, The Power of Us, known in Japan as "Everyone's Story" was first released This movie features Ash enter Fula City for the Wind Festival, only for calamity to fall upon the city. serebii.net/movies/thepo...

On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, the 15th movie Genesect & The Legend Awakened, known in Japan as "Extremespeed Genesect; Mewtwo's Awakening" was first released This movie features Ash help stop a group of Genesect from destroying Pokémon Hills serebii.net/movies/genes...