Pokémon is an international media franchise centered around collecting and training creatures called Pokémon. It was created in 1990 by Satoshi Tajiri, who drew inspiration from his interest in insect collecting. The franchise includes video games, an anime television series, trading card games, and more. The objective in the games is to defeat the Elite Four by overcoming eight gym leaders and collecting badges. There are currently over 600 unique Pokémon to catch, train, and battle with. Pokémon have different types that determine their strengths and weaknesses in battle.

1. By: Kevin Stevenson Pokémon: An International Phenomenon

2. What is Pokémon? Various forms of media: Video game Animé TV series Card game A creature from the media 2nd most successful gaming franchise Mario is 1st. Success drawing kids and adults

3. Pokémon: A History Developed by Satoshi Tajiri Avid bug collector Wished to share joy Heavily influenced by hobby Development started in 1990 Approached Nintendo with game Tajiri felt Game Boy was perfect Thought Nintendo would deny him Nintendo accepted proposal Did not expect mass popularity

4. The Basics of Pokémon Objective is to overcome Elite Four Powerful trainers with smart techniques Require 8 Gym Badges to battle Gyms Run by a Gym Leader Grant Gym Badge when defeated Pokémon Centers heal Pokémon Pokémon have ‘types’ Determine strengths and weaknesses Currently 493 different Pokémon Will be over 600 CertainPokémon evolve under various conditions

5. Howto Catch Pokémon Catching required to succeed ‘Catching’ is obtaining Pokémon Generally accepted strategy: Weaken Use status-inflicting move if available Throw Poké Ball Repeat until Pokémon is caught Types of Poké Balls: Poké Ball Great Ball Ultra Ball Master Ball

7. Remaining health

8. Level

9. Summary of power

10. Experience

11. Shown below HP

12. Increases level

13. Gained after winning fights

14. Current status

15. Shown near HP

16. May be asleep, frozen, etc.

17. Remaining Pokémon

18. Displayed above commands

20. Launches attack

21. Bag

22. Uses items

23. Items have various effects

24. Poké Balls are found here

25. Pokémon

26. Switches your current Pokémon

27. Run

28. Flees from battle

29. May not work

31. Pokémon Types: The Key to Success