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 StevensonPokémon: An International Phenomenon

2. What is Pokémon?Various forms of media:Video gameAnimé TV seriesCard gameA creature from the media2nd most successful gaming franchiseMario is 1st.Success drawing kids and adults

3. Pokémon: A HistoryDeveloped by Satoshi TajiriAvid bug collectorWished to share joyHeavily influenced by hobbyDevelopment started in 1990Approached Nintendo with gameTajiri felt Game Boy was perfectThought Nintendo would deny himNintendo accepted proposalDid not expect mass popularity

4. The Basics of PokémonObjective is to overcome Elite FourPowerful trainers with smart techniquesRequire 8 Gym Badges to battleGymsRun by a Gym LeaderGrant Gym Badge when defeatedPokémon Centers heal PokémonPokémon have ‘types’Determine strengths and weaknessesCurrently 493 different PokémonWill be over 600 CertainPokémon evolve under various conditions

5. Howto Catch PokémonCatching required to succeed‘Catching’ is obtaining PokémonGenerally accepted strategy:WeakenUse status-inflicting move if availableThrow Poké BallRepeat until Pokémon is caughtTypes of Poké Balls:Poké BallGreat BallUltra BallMaster Ball

6. Pokémon Battling: The User Interface HP (hit points)

7. Remaining health

8. Level

9. Summary of power

10. Experience