Pokémon (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Pokémon" in English language version.

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  • Yoshida, Toshifumi; Flanagan, Bill (July 1999). "Animerica interview: Takemoto Mori". Animerica. Vol. 7. pp. 28 + 30. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. The main point is not to alienate any of the kids. For example, if we had the main character choose Zenigame (Squirtle), then some of the kids would say, "Hey, I chose Hitokage (Charmander)," and that would lead to the kid saying, "Who needs this show!"

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  • Valentine, Rebekah (20 May 2025). "Meet the Man Who Designed Pokémon's Iconic Logo". IGN. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  • Harris, Craig (20 December 2006). "Pokemon in April". IGN. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  • "Pokemon Platinum Version Makes Its U.S. Debut". IGN. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  • Alfonso, Andrew (29 September 2006). "Pokemon Pearl Playtest". IGN. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  • Reilly, Jim (27 December 2010). "Pokemon Black and White Release Date". IGN. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  • George, Richard (2 March 2011). "Struggling With Pokemon". IGN. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  • Goldfarb, Andrew (11 June 2013). "E3 2013: Pokemon X & Y Release Date Announced". IGN. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  • MacDonald, Keza (16 February 2011). "Pokemon's Master Speaks". IGN. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018.
  • DeVries, Jack (16 June 2009). "Pokemon Report: Invizimal Man". IGN. Archived from the original on 29 October 2012.
  • Bankhurst, Adam (25 January 2024). "The Pokemon Company Makes an Official Statement on Palworld: 'We Intend to Investigate'". IGN. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.

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  • "Summit Speakers: Brian Lacey". KidScreen Summit. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Prior to joining 4Kids Entertainment, Brian founded and operated Lacey Entertainment, a New York-based worldwide television marketing, production and distribution company.

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  • "増田氏が語る、ゲームフリークが世界で通じる会社になるまで" [Game Freak's Path to Worldwide Fame, As Told By Masuda]. Shūkan Famitsū. 23 May 2019. pp. 82–86. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Ishihara in particular was fond of card games and used that insight to advise on how to add more depth to the battle system. To be honest, things like the Pokemon types, the link cable battles, and the Pokedex were all added later in development based on his suggestions. (...) Ishihara also gave us some pointers on the story and setting.

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  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl instruction booklets. Nintendo of America. 2007. p. 5. Archived (1, 2) from the original on 29 August 2025. "OBJECT OF THE GAME ● Set out for adventure in the Sinnoh region! The Sinnoh region is filled with many strange and mysterious wonders. Your adventure will mature you as a trainer and have you cross paths with many people. (...) ● Catch Many Different Pokémon! Your goal is to complete your Pokédex by collecting lots of different kinds of Pokémon. (...) ● Become the Best Trainer Ever! Another goal is to improve your skills as a Pokémon Trainer."
  • Pokémon Black and White instruction booklets. Nintendo of America. 2011. p. 8. Archived (1, 2) from the original on 5 September 2025. "OBJECT OF THE GAME ⬡ Set Out for Adventure in the Unova Region! In the massive Unova region, you will find everything from a sprawling metropolis, lined with skyscrapers, to a vast wilderness, full of greenery. The ultimate goal of your adventure is to cross paths with many people and cooperate with Pokémon to shine as a Pokémon Trainer. ⬡ Meet and Catch Many Different Pokémon! Something to work toward in the game is to complete your Unova Pokédex by meeting and catching as many different kinds of Pokémon as you can. (...) ⬡ Become the Best Trainer Ever! Also, you’ll want to improve your skills as a Pokémon Trainer."

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  • Wood, Austin (11 April 2018). "Monster breeding RPG Monster Crown looks like build-a-Pokémon". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Jason Walsh and Shad Shwarck, the two halves of Studio Aurum, grew up playing games like Pokémon and wishing that they had more involved, realistic taming and breeding systems. So, in February 2016, they decided to make their own breeding-centric monster game: Monster Crown.

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  • Nintendo of America. "Trainers Guide – The Goals of a Pokémon Trainer". Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl official website. Archived from the original on 30 November 2025. When you first begin your adventure in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl, you'll be able to choose your language, name, and appearance. Then, this stylish new you will be unleashed in the rugged, mysterious, and Pokémon-filled region of Sinnoh. These games are not a straightforward intro-to-ending affair—unless, of course, that's all you want them to be. Trainers here can pursue many different paths to glorys.
  • Nintendo of America. "Trainers Guide – Battling to Catch Wild Pokémon". Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl official website. Archived from the original on 30 November 2025. One thing that makes encounters with wild Pokémon so interesting is the opportunity to catch and add them to your team. When trying to catch a wild Pokémon, your goal is not to knock it out but to weaken it so that it's easier to catch. (...) Once a wild Pokémon is weakened, it's time to reach into your Bag and grab a Poké Ball.
  • Nintendo of America. "Trainers Guide – Challenges from Other Trainers". Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl official website. Archived from the original on 30 November 2025. You're not the only Pokémon Trainer in Sinnoh, so be prepared to put your skills to the test against all the rest. When you cross an opposing Trainer's path in routes, caves, and certain structures, they'll challenge you whether you like it or not.
  • Nintendo of America. "Trainers Guide – Levels and Exp. Points". Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl official website. Archived from the original on 30 November 2025. After each opposing Pokémon is defeated in battle, your entire party will earn experience in the form of Exp. Points. When Pokémon level up at certain Exp. Point milestones, they'll receive a boost to their stats, the possibility of learning a new move, and maybe even an opportunity to evolve.

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  • Breen, Peter (January 2000). "Monster Marketing: Pokemon is white-hot now. But will it be evergreen?". PROMO Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 June 2004. "[Pokémon] began fully living up to its hype in November, when the release of Pokemon the First Movie and a corresponding Burger King promotion sent sales of licensed merchandise – and alleged incidents of criminal behavior – soaring. (...) [Pokémon products] built up the buzz before the movie release opened the floodgates."

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  • Chua-Eoan, Howard; Larimer, Tim (22 November 1999). "Beware of the Poke Mania". Time. Vol. 154, no. 21. pp. 80–86. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Pokemon do not die. When they lose battles, they faint. And if that happens to your Pokemon, you can take it to the local Pokemon Center, a high-tech spa where it can be restored to "fighting fit".
  • Larimer, Tim; Yokota, Takashi (22 November 1999). "The Ultimate Game Freak" (online exclusive). Time. Archived from the original on 21 April 2017. Ultraman with his capsule monsters—they all became ingredients for the game.

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