Pokémon made a major splash when the anime first debuted, all the way back in 1997. Its incredible staying power helped escalate Ash Ketchum into a household name, even among people who aren't at all ...

Pikachu evolves from the smaller Pichu and, in its final form, becomes Raichu – a powerful mouse whose long tail protects itself from its damaging voltage. Pikachu has played a part in the Pokémon ...

Andrea is an editor at Game Rant, where she has been writing professionally about video games for nearly five years. She became a gamer for life at 7, thanks to a copy of Pokemon Red and her Game Boy.

At the start of the original Pokémon anime, Ash is like any other rookie Pokémon Trainer. He is impulsive yet full of energy, and still learning how to catch and battle alongside his Pokémon allies.

One of the world's most popular franchises of all time, Pokémon has amassed multiple avenues—from a beloved anime to a gaming phenomenon to the most adorable merchandise, including Funko Pop Vinyls ...