On February 27, 1996, Pocket Monsters Red and Green, which became known in the US as Pokémon Red and Blue versions, were ...

You’ll rebuild a community in a spinoff that emulates cozy games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

This week, the newest game in the Pokémon franchise arrives with the long-awaited debut of Pokopia. I played the company’s first-ever life-simulation game to see if it was worth the wait.

Given the recent love for Pokémon stuff that simply lets you watch them hang out in different environments ( New Pokémon Snap, Detective Pikachu, Pokémon GO, etc), it's astonishing that it took this ...

Object Pokémon got a bad rap, and have had a tough time shaking it. When Pokémon Black and White ushered in Pokémon’s fifth generation, there was a bit of consternation around the new monster designs.

The phenomenon—with its video games, trading cards, shows, movies and merchandise—has generated billions in revenue ...

Here are some fun facts you may have never known about Pokémon, 30 years after the first set of games debuted.

In honor of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, we explore how its relatively consistent approach to accessibility has made it a ...

The Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity.

Trading cards have been key to making the Pokémon franchise a global giant. As the cards continue to make collectors of kids and adults alike, their skyrocketing value is also drawing in speculators ...

When Satoshi Tajiri created Pokémon, he imagined it as a way for kids to connect. The original games, released in Japan in ...

The Pokémon Fossil Museum opens at the Field Museum on May 22, 2026. Get a family-friendly guide to the exhibit and what to expect.