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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2026 11:28 am
2026 is a big year for Pokémon, and an official Japanese Pokémon account has already acknowledged its significance. While the original Pokémon games didn't make their way stateside until 1998, the series launched in Japan in 1996, making this the 30th anniversary of the franchise.
Source: https://screenrant.com/pokemon-30th-ann ... al-teaser/