In 2026, Pokémon will turn 50 years old. The iconic media franchise started out as a video game where
trainers
had to capture, train, and battle
with
creatures called Pokémon that have special powers.
Over time, the franchise has evolved to include an animated series, films, and a popular trading card game. Characters like Pikachu are beloved around the world, and some of the cards are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
So, as it turns half a century old, click on to find out some unknown facts about Pokémon and see if you can "catch 'em all."