The English name of Pokémon is Pokémon.

"Pokémon" also has common unofficial translations: "Pocket Monsters" (folk translation in Mainland China), "Pokemon" (translation from Hong Kong, China), "Pokémon" (Taiwan, China) (Translated name), is a series of games developed by Game Freak and Creatures Co., Ltd. and published by Nintendo. It is an important part of Pokémon media works.

The original work was a Game Boy role-playing game released in Japan in 1996. The Pokémon series has been running through every generation of Nintendo's handheld consoles.

Games in the series are usually released in pairs (with some differences), and remasters often appear several years after the original game's release. The main series of games consists of role-playing games, and the games in the side series include other types, such as action role-playing games, puzzle games, and electronic pets.

Extended information

"Pokémon" gameplay: The gameplay of choosing your own adventure travel companions from three different beginner Pokémon runs through the Game Boy game "Pokémon" Most Pokémon games from Pokémon Red and Green to the Nintendo 3DS game Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon. Players can choose grass-, fire-, or water-type Pokémon, which vary by region.

For example, in "Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen", players can choose Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. The exception exists in "Pokémon Yellow". Players were given the electric mouse Pokémon and the series' mascot Pikachu; the three red and green versions of the beginner Pokémon in the game can all be used during the game. Obtained from mid-single machine.