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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Detective Pikachu Returns released on the Nintendo Switch

This game was a sequel to the 3DS game and featured the conclusion of Tim and Pikachu searching for Tim's father.

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 6d

On this day in 2013, 12 years ago, Pokémon Origins first aired in Japan.

This four part short series featured a retelling of four key moments in Red's journey through Kanto culminating in his face-off against Mewtwo

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 10d

On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime first started in Japan.

This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 10d

On this day in 2006, 19 years ago, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl were first released.

These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 10d

On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Red & Blue were first released in the US. These games were adaptations of Pokémon Red & Green based on the Pokémon Blue engine and brought the franchise to the west!

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 12d

On this day in 2024, 1 year ago, Pokémon TCG Pocket was first released as a soft-launch for New Zealand

This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 13d

On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle League was first released in the US.

This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode.
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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 15d

On this day in 2010, the anime series "Pokémon Best Wishes", dubbed into Pokémon Black & White, started in Japan.

This series featured Ash as he went to Unova and met Iris & Cilan and participated in Gym Battles and faced off against Team Plasma and featured 3 further subseries

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 16d

On this day in 2017, 8 years ago, Pokkén Tournament DX was released.

This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 17d

On this day in 2000, 25 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was first released on the GameBoy Color

This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 21d

On this day in 2010, 15 years ago, Pokémon Black & White were first released.

These games started the fifth generation and featured only new Pokémon until the end of the game

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 21d

On this day in 2015, 10 years ago, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon was first released.

This 3DS game contained all 720 then available Pokémon and featured a story covering all Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 22d

On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, the short anime series, Pokémon Generations released its first two episodes.

This series was a short anthology dealing with animated versions of key Pokémon story points

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 22d

On this day in 2004, 21 years ago, Pokémon Emerald was first released in Japan.

This game was an enhanced version of Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and featured a more in-depth story as well as the first Battle Frontier

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 25d

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, was released

This DLC features a school trip to Kitakami where you learn about the Festival of Masks and the story of the ogre.

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 25d

On this day in 2008, 17 years ago, Pokémon Platinum was first released in Japan.

This game was an enhanced version of Diamond & Pearl and featured an expanded Sinnoh Pokédex, as well as further story around Giratina

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 25d

On this day in 2007, 18 years ago, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness were released

This game featured all 491 then available Pokémon and featured a story involving the mysterious Time Gears and Primal Dialga

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 26d

On this day in 2009, 16 years ago, Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver were first released in Japan.

These games were remakes of Gold & Silver and had you go through Johto and Kanto once more with it being heavily expanded upon

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 26d

On this day in 1998, 27 years ago, Pokémon Yellow was first released in Japan.

This game was an enhanced version of Pokémon Red & Blue which took on some elements of the anime, including a Pikachu that follows you.

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 29d

On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, the short web series Pokémon Evolutions released its first episode.

This series was another anthology series that focused on new versions of key Pokémon storylines

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · Sep 6

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of the web series Pokémon: Paldean Winds was released.

This series focused on three trainers in Paldea as they try to discover their treasure

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · Aug 31

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku: Project Voltage began.

Since then, dozens of songs and artworks have been released for the project including an Album and an upcoming live show

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · Aug 29

On this day in 2019, 6 years ago, Pokémon Masters had its first full release.

This game has you collect Sync Pairs from every region to participate in the Pokémon Masters League in Pasio. It currently has over 300 Sync Pairs to get.

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · Aug 12

On this day in 2023, 2 years ago, the first episode of Pokémon: Path to the Peak aired.

This four episode series focused on Ava as she discovered the Pokémon TCG and entered the Pokémon Championship Series

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · Aug 12

On this day in 2020, 5 years ago, the Pokémon Virtual Fest experience first opened.

This limited-time experience allowed you to go to a Pokémon theme park in VR and play mini-games and watch shows.

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