Theres almost no way you havent heard of Pokemon. Its a long- running series of bestselling video games, dating all the way back to 1996. Pokemon is an entertainment property with over 1,200 TV episodes and more than 20 feature films. Its also a card game that has produced and sold over 34 billion individual cards. In short, Pokemon is everything and everywhere. Its the biggest media franchise in the world. In these pages, youll discover the humble origins of this fun- filled pastime. Youll learn how Pokemon Go unleashed a worldwide phenomenon. Youll discover how
a bestselling video game for the tiny Nintendo Game Boy spun into a massively successful television series. Youll even find out how a single Pokemon card sold for over $5 million and made a cameo in WWEs WrestleMania.

Were revealing the story of Pokemons beginnings, some of its greatest hits and how its world has stayed relevant with its legions of fans. Well also explain what gotta catch em all really means and share all the new surprises in store for lovers of this incredible franchise!