Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net
@serebiiotd.bsky.social
Bringing you the historical happenings on this day of Pokémon. Powered by @Serebii.bsky.social
On this day in 2012, 13 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Gates to Infinity was first released.
This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
www.serebii.net/dungeoninfin...
This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
www.serebii.net/dungeoninfin...
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On this day in 2012, 13 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Gates to Infinity was first released.
This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
www.serebii.net/dungeoninfin...
This game had you become a Pokémon and investigate the mysterious gates that gave access to different areas
www.serebii.net/dungeoninfin...
On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Colosseum was first released.
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Colosseum was first released.
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were first released.
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were first released.
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
On this day in 1999, 26 years ago, Pokémon Gold & Silver were first released.
These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
www.serebii.net/gs/
These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
www.serebii.net/gs/
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 1999, 26 years ago, Pokémon Gold & Silver were first released.
These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
www.serebii.net/gs/
These games started the second generation and had you travel through Johto to defeat Gyms and defeat Team Rocket before heading back to Kanto!
www.serebii.net/gs/
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, the first episodes of Pokémon Advance Generation aired.
This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
serebii.net/anime/epiguide
This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
serebii.net/anime/epiguide
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, the first episodes of Pokémon Advance Generation aired.
This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
serebii.net/anime/epiguide
This saga featured Ash & Brock travel the Hoenn region with their new friend May and her brother Max
serebii.net/anime/epiguide
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, Pokémon Sun & Moon were first released.
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, Pokémon Sun & Moon were first released.
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
On this day in 2022, 3 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet were released.
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this day in 2022, 3 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet were released.
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon were first released.
These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
www.serebii.net/ultrasunultr...
These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
www.serebii.net/ultrasunultr...
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon were first released.
These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
www.serebii.net/ultrasunultr...
These games were enhanced versions of Pokémon Sun & Moon and featured 5 new Pokémon and a twist on the Ultra Beast story
www.serebii.net/ultrasunultr...
On this day in 2019, the Pokémon Journeys anime aired its first episode. This series sees Ash become a research fellow and, along with new trainers Goh & Chloe, travels the world researching Pokémon and become the World Coronation Series Champion
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On this day in 2019, the Pokémon Journeys anime aired its first episode. This series sees Ash become a research fellow and, along with new trainers Goh & Chloe, travels the world researching Pokémon and become the World Coronation Series Champion
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, the first episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime aired.
This series featured Ash stay at the Pokémon School to learn about Pokémon and the region of Alola.
It culminated in his first league win
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
This series featured Ash stay at the Pokémon School to learn about Pokémon and the region of Alola.
It culminated in his first league win
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, the first episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime aired.
This series featured Ash stay at the Pokémon School to learn about Pokémon and the region of Alola.
It culminated in his first league win
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
This series featured Ash stay at the Pokémon School to learn about Pokémon and the region of Alola.
It culminated in his first league win
www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team were first released. These were the first Mystery Dungeon games and featured you playing as a human turned into a Pokémon
www.serebii.net/mysteriousdu...
www.serebii.net/mysteriousdu...
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team were first released. These were the first Mystery Dungeon games and featured you playing as a human turned into a Pokémon
www.serebii.net/mysteriousdu...
www.serebii.net/mysteriousdu...
On this day in 2018, 7 years ago, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! were first released.
These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
www.serebii.net/letsgopikach...
These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
www.serebii.net/letsgopikach...
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On this day in 2018, 7 years ago, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! were first released.
These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
www.serebii.net/letsgopikach...
These games were remakes of Pokémon Yellow with some added GO style mechanics and added 2 new Pokémon to the fold
www.serebii.net/letsgopikach...
On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, the Pokémon handheld device, Pokémon mini and its first games were first released
www.serebii.net/mini
www.serebii.net/mini
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2001, 24 years ago, the Pokémon handheld device, Pokémon mini and its first games were first released
www.serebii.net/mini
www.serebii.net/mini
On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield were first released.
These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
www.serebii.net/swordshield/
These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
www.serebii.net/swordshield/
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield were first released.
These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
www.serebii.net/swordshield/
These games started the eighth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and a story following the Galar Gym Challenge
www.serebii.net/swordshield/
On this day in 2011, 14 years ago, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond was first released on the Wii
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
www.serebii.net/pokepark2/
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
www.serebii.net/pokepark2/
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2011, 14 years ago, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond was first released on the Wii
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
www.serebii.net/pokepark2/
This game has you control Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott to calm PokéPark and try to learn the secrets of Wish Park!
www.serebii.net/pokepark2/
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Café ReMix launched.
This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
wwwserebii.net/cafemix/
This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
wwwserebii.net/cafemix/
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Café ReMix launched.
This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
wwwserebii.net/cafemix/
This game was a full relaunch and reboot of Pokémon Café Mix, featuring a new start, easier mechanics and more
wwwserebii.net/cafemix/
On this day in 2020, 5 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield - The Crown Tundra released.
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2020, 5 years ago, Pokémon Sword & Shield - The Crown Tundra released.
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
This DLC introduced The Crown Tundra as well as Regidrago, Regieleki, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex and Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres & Slowking
www.serebii.net/swordshield/...
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Trozei, also known as Pokémon Link!, was first released in Japan.
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 2005, 20 years ago, Pokémon Trozei, also known as Pokémon Link!, was first released in Japan.
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
This was a match 3 puzzle game which allowed you to obtain many Pokémon by matching them as they fell into the puzzle field. It also featured the story of Lucy Fleetfoot
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of the live-action Pokémon related series: A Pocketful of Adventures, aired in Japan
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
October 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of the live-action Pokémon related series: A Pocketful of Adventures, aired in Japan
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
This series follows Madoka Akagi as she rediscovers Pokémon and uses elements from the game into her work life.
www.serebii.net/poketsume/
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Togepi's Great Adventure was released in Japan for the Pokémon mini.
This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
www.serebii.net/mini/togepis...
This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
www.serebii.net/mini/togepis...
October 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Togepi's Great Adventure was released in Japan for the Pokémon mini.
This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
www.serebii.net/mini/togepis...
This game features Togepi going through various towers to return home after being kidnapped
www.serebii.net/mini/togepis...
On this day in 2013, the Pokémon XY Anime started in Japan. This series featured Ash travel to Kalos and meet Clemont, Bonnie and Serena.
It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
October 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2013, the Pokémon XY Anime started in Japan. This series featured Ash travel to Kalos and meet Clemont, Bonnie and Serena.
It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
It also featured 1 further subseries and a series of specials focused on Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...
On this day in 1996, 29 years ago, Pokémon Blue was released in Japan for CoroCoro readers with a retail release 3 years later
It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
www.serebii.net/rb/greenblue...
It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
www.serebii.net/rb/greenblue...
October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1996, 29 years ago, Pokémon Blue was released in Japan for CoroCoro readers with a retail release 3 years later
It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
www.serebii.net/rb/greenblue...
It featured enhanced graphics and different encounters and its engine & graphics were then used for our Pokémon Red & Blue
www.serebii.net/rb/greenblue...
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon X & Y were first released.
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/
October 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon X & Y were first released.
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
www.serebii.net/xy/