Pokémon merchandise

Since the Pokémon franchise launched in Japan on February 27, 1996, a huge range of Pokémon merchandise has been created and sold around the world. Everything from , , trading cards, plush toys, , and even jars of jelly have been sold under the Pokémon brand. The franchise is managed by The Pokémon Company in Asia (including Japan), Pokémon Korea, Inc. in and The Pokémon Company International elsewhere.
Along with products made directly by The Pokémon Company (often under the 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 availableHere Are Some Pokemon Stats - Andriasang (archived from the original February 19, 2011; retrieved April 16, 2020). By 2018, Pokémon had become the largest media franchise in the world '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) making $2.98 Billion in sales that year of third-party licenced goods aloneLicense Global - August 2018 - License Global (retrieved April 16, 2020).
==Video games==
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 in Japan, and then the release of Pokémon Red and Blue internationally, the core series of Pokémon RPGs continues to this day, and has spawned a number of complementary side games.
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 editions and even a dedicated Pokémon handheld. The games have also been complimented by dedicated peripherals, and often came with pre-order bonus merchandise.
Examples
File:Red EN boxart.png|Pokémon Red, one of the core series games
File:Stadium EN boxart.jpg|Pokémon Stadium, one of the side games
File:MD Rescue Team DX EN boxart.png|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, one of the 
File:Pikachu Game Boy Advance SP.png|A special Pikachu edition of the Game Boy Advance SP
File:Pokemon GO Plus wstrap 1.png|The Pokémon GO Plus, a peripheral for Pokémon GO
==Trading Card Game==
:Full list: Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is the most popular trading card game in the worldThe Top 150 Global Licensors - License Global (archived from the original June 1, 2017; retrieved April 16, 2020) with over 28.8 billion cards sold as of September 2019Business Summery - The Pokémon Company (retrieved April 16, 2020). Starting with the original 102 card , 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 play mats, deck boxes and more.
Examples
File:SM1 Boosters BR.png|Sun & Moon Booster Packs
File:Scorbunny Galar Collection.jpg|Scorbunny Galar Collection
File:XY8 Burning Spark Deck.jpg|Burning Spark Theme Deck
File:SM1 Blister Litten.jpg|Litten Sun & Moon Blister Pack
File:Dragon Majesty EliteTrainerBox.jpg|Dragon Majesty Elite Trainer Box
==Literature==
===Manga===
A wide variety of different Pokémon manga have been produced over the years. Some have been based on the Pokémon games or , 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.
Examples
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
===Books===
A broad selection of Pokémon books have been published, ranging from guide books and strategy guides, to animated series novelizations and activity books.
Examples
File:Detective Pikachu Sticker Activity Book.png|Detective Pikachu: Sticker Activity Book
File:Pokemon Ranger and the temple of the sea book.png|
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
===Magazines===
:Full list: 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
File:Third Pokémon Official Magazine UK issue 1.png|Pokémon Official Magazine
File:Pokemon-wonderland vol.3 cover.jpg|ポケモンワンダーランド Pokémon Wonderland
File:NLPOKE00412.jpg|Pokémon het Officiële Magazine
File:Revista Pokémon Número 5.jpg|Pokémon: La revista oficial
==Tabletop games==
===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
File:TFG 2-Figure Booster.png|American Booster Pack
File:TFG Riptide Aus.png|Australian Riptide Starter Set
File:TFGNextQuestBoosters.png|Australian Booster Packs
File:TFG Flamethrower US.png|American Flamethrower Starter Set
===Board games===
:Full list: Pokémon board games
A wide variety of different Pokémon board games has been produced, from those based on existing properties such as Monopoly and Yahtzee, to new creations such as Pokémon Champion Island and Pokémon Battle Chess.
Examples
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
==Toys==
===Plush toys===
:Full list: Pokémon plush toys
Many different Pokémon have been given a plushie form, by a wide variety of different manufacturers, including: Jazwares, Hasbro, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Bandai and The Pokémon Company itself.
Examples
File:PokéDollBulbasaur2.jpg|Pokémon Doll
File:Build-A-Bear Bulbasaur.png|Build-A-Bear Workshop
File:Bulbasaur Applause.jpg|Applause Inc.
File:BFP2 Bulbasaur.jpg|Hasbro bean-filled plush
File:Jazwares 18 Sleeping Bulbasaur.png|Jazwares Sleeping Plush
===Figures===
:Full list: Pokémon figures
There is a wide variety of different Pokémon figurine ranges, including amiibo, Funko Pops, Monster Collection and Nendoroid.
Examples
File:Pikachu amiibo.png|amiibo
File:Jazwares - Pikachu Deluxe Collector Figure.png|Jazwares
File:New Pikachu MC.png|Monster Collection
File:PikachuKetchup Type1.jpg|Pokémon: Pikachu Loves Ketchup
File:Pikachu Funko Pop.png|Funko Pops
===Electronic toys===
:See also: 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
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 Battle Stadium
File:Pokémon Z-Ring.png|Pokémon Z-Ring
===Construction toys===
A selection of Pokémon construction toys have been released over the years, including from Nanoblocks and Mega Construx.
Examples
File:Froakie Ionix.png|Ionix
File:Nanoblock Charizard.png|Nanoblocks
File:Construx PB9 Omanyte.png|Mega Construx
File:Build n Battle.jpg|Mega Bloks
==Food & drink==
Many different food and beverage products have been marketed with the Pokémon brand, including candy, soda, macaroni & cheese and cereal.
Examples
File:PokemonPop-Tarts.png|Pop-Tarts
File:SweetHoney.png|Honey
File:ToppsLollipop.png|Lollipops
File:Mirinda.png|Soda
==Music==
The Pokémon animated series 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 audio cassette, vinyl and CD, and, for those who are more musically talented, as sheet music.
Examples
File:Pokémon 3 The Ultimate Soundtrack.png|Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack on CD
File:Pokémon the First Movie soundtrack cassette.png|The Pokémon the First Movie soundtrack on audio cassette
File:Pokémon Detective Pikachu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.png|The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on vinyl
File:Pokémon Five Finger Piano.png|The Pokémon Five-Finger Piano book of sheet music
==Clothing==
Pokémon themed apparel comes in a variety of different shapes and styles from a variety of different brands, including Pokémon Shirts and Pokémon Center.
Examples
File:Pokémon Shirts Magikarp shirt.jpg|Shirts
File:Ash Hat Pokémon Center Osaka 2011.jpg|Hats
File:Pokémon151 Tangela.png|T-shirts
File:Scarf.png|Accessories
==Other merchandise==
:Full list: Merchandise
There is a huge selection of other Pokémon merchandise not covered in the categories above, including things as varied as toothpaste, jewelry, and X-ray machines.
Examples
File:Pokemon cologne.png|Cologne
File:PokemonBatteriesAAA.png|Batteries
File:U-Treasure Ring Venusaur.png|Jewelry
File:Pikachu Fossil watch.jpg|Watches
File:PokemonDPMechanicalPencils.png|
File:DPPoweredToothbrush.png|Dental hygiene products
File:Back of Dutch Pokémon Coin.png|Coins
File:PokemonXRayStationary.png|X-ray machines
File:Pokémon the Series Diamond and Pearl The Complete Season DVD.png|Home video
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