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In the real world, there are many types of '''Pokémon merchandise'''. The various types of merchandise include books, {{pkmn|games}}, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]], plush toys, {{pkmn|playing cards}}, and even [[Welch's Pokémon Jelly Jars|jars of jelly]]. Pokémon merchandise is distributed in many countries, including {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Finland}}, and {{pmin|the Philippines}}. The Pokémon Company, an affiliate of Nintendo with [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] as its president and CEO, handles licensing and marketing for the Pokémon franchise within Asia, and its subsidiary, [[The Pokémon Company International]], is responsible for managing the franchise outside of Asia.
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[[File:SleepingPikachu Merchandise.jpg|thumb|250px|A selection of Pokémon merchandise from the [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]]]]
Since the Pokémon franchise launched in Japan on [[Pokémon Day|February 27, 1996]], a huge range of '''Pokémon merchandise''' has been created and sold around the world. Everything from {{pkmn|books}}, {{pkmn|games|video games}}, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]], [[:Category:Plush toys|plush toys]], {{pkmn|playing cards}}, and even [[Pokémon food products#Pokémon Jelly Jars|jars of jelly]] have been sold under the Pokémon brand. The franchise is managed by [[The Pokémon Company]] in Japan and Asia, Pokémon Korea, Inc. in {{pmin|South Korea}} and [[The Pokémon Company International]] elsewhere.
 
Along with products made directly by The Pokémon Company (often under the [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center brand]]), the brand is licenced to other companies to create merchandise. In 2009, 85 companies around the world made officially licensed products for the franchise and there were around 3,500 different items available<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110219195838/http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/10/12/pokemon_stats/ ''Here Are Some Pokemon Stats'' - Andriasang] (archived from the original February 19, 2011; retrieved April 16, 2020)</ref>. By 2018, Pokémon had become the largest media franchise in the world<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181106145711/https://www.licensing.biz/entertainment/anime-will-only-get-stronger-as-pok%C3%A9mon-beats-marvel-as-highest-grossing-franchise '' 'Anime will only get stronger,' as Pokémon beats Marvel as highest grossing franchise'' - Licensing.biz] (archived from the original November 6, 2018; retrieved April 16, 2020)</ref> making $2.98 Billion in sales that year of third-party licenced goods alone<ref>[https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0a2d8f9#/b0a2d8f9/42 ''License Global - August 2018'' - License Global] (retrieved April 16, 2020)</ref>.
 


==Video games==
==Video games==
[[File:Solgaleo figure.png|thumb|175px|The {{p|Solgaleo}} figurine given as a bonus to those who [[Pre-order bonus#Pokémon Sun and Moon|pre-ordered Pokémon Sun]]]]
{{main|Pokémon games}}
{{main|Pokémon games}}
The video games are the modern-day Pokémon franchise's first line of merchandise, and have some prevalence throughout the other facets of the franchises, at least in the understanding that it introduces most new Pokémon that are used in other facets of the franchise with each new generation. However, the game's established canon has been known to variate throughout the other facets of the Pokémon franchise, with some depictions being truer to the game's depiction than others. The games are very popular, and, in the case of the series often thought as the 'main' series, usually released in pairs, unless the game is a third version. Along with the 'main' series are side series, such as the Pokémon Ranger series.


==Books==
The Pokémon video games were the first pieces of Pokémon merchandise, and today are still the driving force behind the rest of the franchise. Starting with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green]] in Japan, and then the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red and Blue]] internationally, the [[core series]] of Pokémon RPGs continues to this day, and has spawned a number of complimentary [[Pokémon games#Side Games|side games]].
The books are mostly made as novelizations, chronicles, and guides for the anime series and its movies, although there have been the occasions where the plots of some books are merely based on the anime, with original stories. Other Pokémon books include activity books, sticker books, and drawing books.
 
Along with this, there has been whole series of [[spin-off Pokémon games]] based on the franchise, with a range of [[Nintendo]] consoles released in special [[Pokémon-themed console editions|Pokémon editions]] and even a dedicated [[Pokémon mini|Pokémon handheld]]. The games have also been complimented by dedicated [[:Category:Peripherals|peripherals]], and often came with [[pre-order bonus]] merchandise.
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Red EN boxart.png|[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], one of the [[Core series|core series games]]
File:Stadium EN boxart.jpg|[[Pokémon Stadium]], one of the [[Pokémon games#Side Games|side games]]
File:MD Rescue Team DX EN boxart.png|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], one of the {{spin-off games}}
File:Pikachu Game Boy Advance SP.png|A special [[Pokémon-themed console editions|Pikachu edition]] of the [[Game Boy Advance SP]]
File:Pokemon GO Plus wstrap 1.png|The [[Pokémon GO Plus]], a [[:Category:Peripherals|peripheral]] for [[Pokémon GO]]
</gallery>


==Trading Card Game==
==Trading Card Game==
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
[[File:Hidden Fates EliteTrainerBox Contents.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The contents of the [[Sun & Moon TCG Series merchandise#Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box|Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box]]]]
The Pokémon Trading Card Game, often abbreviated as the TCG, has many sets, with the first one being the {{TCG|Base Set}}. It has different types than the Pokémon games, with many types being represented as related types. Cards in the Trading Card Game usually have one or more attacks, with many attacks involving a {{TCG|coin}} being flipped. They sometimes have a Poké-Body or a Poké-Power. On some card sets, there is a text box at the bottom of the card. The text in this text box is usually derived from a Pokédex entry for the Pokémon species of the card in question. The cards have many different illustrators.
:''Full list: [[:Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise|Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise]]''
 
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is the most popular trading card game in the world<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170601041840/http://www.licensemag.com/license-global/top-150-global-licensors-3 ''The Top 150 Global Licensors'' - License Global] (archived from the original June 1, 2017; retrieved April 16, 2020)</ref> with over 28.8 billion cards sold as of September 2019<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/services/ ''Business Summery'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved April 16, 2020)</ref>. Starting with the original 102 card {{TCG|Base Set}}, released in Japan on October 20, 1996 and in the United States on January 9, 1999, the series has expanded massively since then. A wide variety of merchandise has been produced for the TCG, from expansions to the game itself and various collections of cards, to things like [[XY BREAK TCG Series merchandise#Charizard Ultra Pro accessories|play mats]], [[XY BREAK TCG Series merchandise#January 2016 Pokémon Center accessories|deck boxes]] and more.
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:SM1 Boosters BR.png|[[Sun & Moon (TCG)|Sun & Moon Booster Packs]]
File:Scorbunny Galar Collection.jpg|[[Sword & Shield TCG Series merchandise#Galar Collection|Scorbunny Galar Collection]]
File:XY8 Burning Spark Deck.jpg|[[Burning Spark (TCG)|Burning Spark Theme Deck]]
File:SM1 Blister Litten.jpg|[[Sun & Moon TCG Series merchandise#Sun & Moon Blisters|Litten Sun & Moon Blister Pack]]
File:Dragon Majesty EliteTrainerBox.jpg|[[Sun & Moon TCG Series merchandise#Dragon Majesty Elite Trainer Box|Dragon Majesty Elite Trainer Box]]
</gallery>
 


==Pokémon manga==
==Literature==
===Manga===
{{main|Pokémon manga}}
{{main|Pokémon manga}}
There are many types of manga, with notable ones including [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]. Most Pokémon manga follow the events of the games, though some have their own plot, such as the aforementioned Pokémon Adventures.
 
==Toys==
A wide variety of different Pokémon manga have been produced over the years. Some have been based on the [[Pokémon games]] or [[Pokémon anime|anime]], while others have been totally original creations based in the Pokémon universe. Some have been translated into English and other languages, while others have only ever been released in Japan.
Toys are another common type of Pokémon merchandise. Two popular types of toys are plush toys and board games.
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pokémon Pocket Monsters CY volume 1.png|[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
File:Pokemon Adventures volume 1 VIZ cover.jpg|[[Pokémon Adventures]]
File:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Ginjis Rescue Team VIZ.png|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]
File:Magical Pokémon Journey VIZ volume 1.png|[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]
</gallery>
 
===Books===
{{main|Pokémon books}}
 
A broad selection of Pokémon books have been published, ranging from [[:Category:Guide books|guide books]] and [[:Category:Strategy guides|strategy guides]], to [[:Category:Anime novelizations|anime novelizations]] and [[:Category:Activity books|activity books]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Detective Pikachu Sticker Activity Book.png|[[Detective Pikachu: Sticker Activity Book]]
File:Pokemon Ranger and the temple of the sea book.png|{{book|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
File:The Official Pokémon Handbook second edition cover.png|[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]
File:Prima Official Strategy Guide HGSS.png|[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]
</gallery>
 
===Magazines===
:''Full list: [[:Category:Magazines|Pokémon Magazines]]
 
Several magazines have been published around the world with Pokémon as either the main subject, or one that is frequently written about.
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Third Pokémon Official Magazine UK issue 1.png|[[Pokémon Official Magazine]]
File:Pokemon-wonderland vol.3 cover.jpg|[[Pokémon Wonderland|ポケモンワンダーランド ''Pokémon Wonderland'']]
File:NLPOKE00412.jpg|[[List of Dutch Pokémon Official Magazine issues|Pokémon het Officiële Magazine]]
File:Revista Pokémon Número 5.jpg|[[List of Spanish Pokémon Official Magazine issues|Pokémon: La revista oficial]]
</gallery>
 
 
==Tabletop games==
===Trading Figure Game===
{{main|Pokémon Trading Figure Game}}
 
The Trading Figure Game was a two-player game played with collectible Pokémon figurines first released in 2006. After an initial launch in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia the game fared poorly in the American market and was discontinued in 2009.
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:TFG 2-Figure Booster.png|[[Booster pack (TFG)|American Booster Pack]]
File:TFG Riptide Aus.png|[[Riptide (TFG)|Australian Riptide Starter Set]]
File:TFGNextQuestBoosters.png|[[Booster pack (TFG)|Australian Booster Packs]]
File:TFG Flamethrower US.png|[[Flamethrower (TFG)|American Flamethrower Starter Set]]
</gallery>


===Board games===
===Board games===
There have been many board games released. Some are based off of the anime, such as [[Pokémon Champion Island]]. Others are simply based off of other popular games, such as [[Pokémon Yahtzee Jr.|Yahtzee Jr.]]. There have also been a couple of original board games, such as [[Pokémon Master Trainer]].
:''Full list: [[:Category:Board_games|Pokémon board games]]''
 
A wide variety of different Pokémon board games has been produced, from those based on existing properties such as [[Monopoly: Pokémon Edition|Monopoly]] and [[Pokémon Yahtzee Jr.|Yahtzee]], to new creations such as [[Pokémon Champion Island]] and [[Pokémon Battle Chess]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pokemon champion island.jpg|[[Pokémon Champion Island]]
File:Monopoly-Pokémon Kanto Edition.png|[[Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition]]
File:Pokémon Battle Chess.png|[[Pokémon Battle Chess]]
File:Guess that Pokemon Diamond Pearl.png|[[Guess That Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]
</gallery>
 
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==Toys==
{{main|Template:Toys|Pokémon Toys}}
===Plush toys===
===Plush toys===
{{main|Bandai Friends}}
:''Full list: [[:Category:Plush toys|Pokémon plush toys]]''
{{main|Poké Doll (plush)}}
 
There are a minuscule amount lines of Pokémon plush toys released. One of them is Poké Doll, which is named after an in-game item and are designed as chibi versions of various Pokémon. These are usually about 6 inches tall, but are sometimes available in larger 12 inch versions or as smaller plush keychains. Another line of Pokémon plush toys is [[Bandai Friends]], which are about 3 inches tall and come with boxes of candy.
Many different Pokémon have been given a plushie form, by a wide variety of different manufacturers, including: [[Hasbro plush figures|Hasbro]], [[Build-A-Bear Workshop collection|Build-A-Bear Workshop]], [[Bandai Friends|Bandai]] and [[Poké Doll (plush)|The Pokémon Company]] itself.
==Pokémon Trading Figure Game==
 
{{main|Pokémon Trading Figure Game}}
'''Examples'''
The Pokémon Trading Figure Game, often abbreviated as the TFG, is a series of figures released in sets, with the first expansion being {{TFG|Next Quest}}. The Pokémon Trading Figure Game was later discontinued in June 2009, with only one expansion being released in English and {{TFG|Groundbreakers|one}} being announced, but never released.
<gallery>
File:PokéDollBulbasaur2.jpg|[[Poké Doll (plush)|Pokémon Doll]]
File:Build-A-Bear Bulbasaur.png|[[Build-A-Bear Workshop collection|Build-A-Bear Workshop]]
File:Bulbasaur Applause.jpg|[[Applause Inc. plush toys|Applause Inc.]]
File:BFP2 Bulbasaur.jpg|[[Bean-filled plush figures|Hasbro bean-filled plush]]
</gallery>
 
===Figures===
:''Full list: [[:Category:Figures|Pokémon figures]]''
 
There is a wide variety of different Pokémon figurine ranges, including [[amiibo]], [[Funko Pops]], [[Monster Collection]] and [[Nendoroid]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pikachu Funko Pop.png|[[Funko Pops]]
File:Pikachu amiibo.png|[[amiibo]]
File:New Pikachu MC.png|[[Monster Collection]]
File:PikachuKetchup Type1.jpg|[[User:Eeveelution Lilly/Pokémon: Pikachu Loves Ketchup|Pokémon: Pikachu Loves Ketchup]]
</gallery>
 
===Electronic toys===
:''See also: [[:Category:Self-contained games|Self-contained games]]''
 
A variety of electronic toys and self-contained games based on the Pokémon franchise exist, from things like [[Pokémon Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee]] to the [[Pokémon Z-Ring]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pokémon Poké Ball open.jpg|[[Pokémon Poké Ball]]
File:Pokémon Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee.png|[[Pokémon Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee]]
File:TCJohtoStadium.jpg|[[THINKChip Interactive System|THINKChip Battle Stadium]]
File:Pokémon Z-Ring.png|[[Pokémon Z-Ring]]
</gallery>
 
===Construction toys===
A selection of Pokémon construction toys have been released over the years, including from [[Pokémon Nanoblocks|Nanoblocks]] and [[Mega Construx Pokémon|Mega Construx]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Froakie Ionix.png|[[Ionix Pokémon|Ionix]]
File:Nanoblock Charizard.png|[[Pokémon Nanoblocks|Nanoblocks]]
File:Construx PB9 Omanyte.png|[[Mega Construx Pokémon|Mega Construx]]
File:Build n Battle.jpg|[[Pokémon Build 'n Battle|Mega Bloks]]
</gallery>
 
==Food & drink==
{{main|Pokémon food products}}
 
Many different food and beverage products have been marketed with the Pokémon brand, including [[Pokémon food products#Confectionery.2Ftreats|candy]], [[Pokémon food products#Pokémon Mirinda|soda]], [[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Macaroni & Cheese|macaroni & cheese]] and [[Pokémon Toasted Oat Cereal with Marshmallow Bits|cereal]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:PokemonPop-Tarts.png|[[Pokémon food products#Pokémon_Pop-Tarts|Pop-Tarts]]
File:SweetHoney.png|[[Pokémon food products#Pokémon Sweet Honey|Honey]]
File:ToppsLollipop.png|[[Pokémon food products#Pokémon Gum-Filled Lollipop With Sticker|Lollipops]]
File:Mirinda.png|[[Pokémon food products#Pokémon Mirinda|Soda]]
</gallery>
 
 
==Music==
{{main|List of Pokémon music CDs}}
 
The Pokémon anime is well known for its music, particularly the [[Pokémon Theme]] which has become virtually synonymous with the whole Pokémon franchise. Much of this music has been made available via [[:Category:Audio cassettes|audio cassette]], [[:Category:Vinyl records|vinyl]] and [[List of Pokémon music CDs|CD]], and, for those who are more musically talented, as [[:Category:Sheet music books|sheet music]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pokémon 3 The Ultimate Soundtrack.png|[[Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack]] on [[List of Pokémon music CDs|CD]]
File:Pokémon the First Movie soundtrack cassette.png|The [[Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)|Pokémon the First Movie soundtrack]] on [[:Category:Audio cassettes|audio cassette]]
File:Pokémon Detective Pikachu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.png|The [[Pokémon Detective Pikachu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]] on [[:Category:Vinyl records|vinyl]]
File:Pokémon Five Finger Piano.png|The [[Pokémon Five-Finger Piano]] book of [[:Category:Sheet music books|sheet music]]
</gallery>
 
 
==Clothing==
{{main|Pokémon clothing}}
 
Pokémon themed apparel comes in a variety of different shapes and styles from a variety of different brands, including [[Pokémon Shirts]] and [[Pokémon 151|Pokémon Center]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pokémon Shirts Magikarp shirt.jpg|[[Pokémon Shirts|Shirts]]
File:Ash Hat Pokémon Center Osaka 2011.jpg|[[Pokémon clothing|Hats]]
File:Pokémon151 Tangela.png|[[Pokémon 151|T-shirts]]
File:Scarf.png|[[Pokémon clothing|Accessories]]
</gallery>
 
 
==Other merchandise==
:''Full list: [[:Category:Merchandise|Merchandise]]''
 
There is a huge selection of other Pokémon merchandise not covered in the categories above, including things as varied as [[Pokémon dental products|toothpaste]], [[Pokémon jewelry|jewelry]], {{pkmn|stationery|pencils}} and [[Pokémon X-Ray Machines|X-ray machines]].
 
'''Examples'''
<gallery>
File:Pokemon cologne.png|[[Pokémon cologne|Cologne]]
File:PokemonBatteriesAAA.png|[[Pokémon Batteries|Batteries]]
File:U-Treasure Ring Venusaur.png|[[U-Treasure|Jewelry]]
File:Pikachu Fossil watch.jpg|[[Pokémon jewelry|Watches]]
File:PokemonDPMechanicalPencils.png|{{pkmn|stationery|Stationery}}
File:DPPoweredToothbrush.png|[[Pokémon dental products|Dental hygiene products]]
File:Back of Dutch Pokémon Coin.png|[[Pokémon coins|Coins]]
File:PokemonXRayStationary.png|[[Pokémon X-Ray Machines|X-ray machines]]
File:Pokémon the Series Diamond and Pearl The Complete Season DVD.png|[[:Category:Home video|Home video]]
</gallery>
 
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


==Other==
There has also been other types of merchandise. These include foods with Pokémon images and themes, such as [[Heinz Pokémon Pasta|pasta]], {{pkmn|annual}}s, and multiple [[Guess That Pokémon|board games]].


==Trivia==
*The largest collection of Pokémon merchandise has over 12,000 items.
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