Pokémon Fan (US)

Pokémon Fan was a small publication published by Pokémon USA, Inc. that was usually given out at Pokémon events and game releases. It contained information on the Pokémon games, , , , and events.
==Content==
===Video games===
The magazine had frequent sections on upcoming and already released games, both mainline games and . The mainline game sections typicaly showcased new and returning features of the game along with screenshots and official artwork. The spin-off game sections explained the concept and gameplay of the game and also showcased screenshots and official artwork.
Sections detailing how to obtain certain event Pokémon were also included. The sections detailed how to activate Mystery Gift and download the event Pokémon or item. For event items like the Aurora Ticket and Mystic Ticket, they also included a walkthrough detailing how to use the item to encounter the Pokémon.Pokémon Fan: Fall Issue 2004: Deoxys Revealed (2004). pg 6-9.Pokémon Fan: Fall 2005: XD is Here! (2005). pg 9-11.
The magazine also occasionally featured sections on newly announced Pokémon, including Deoxys, Munchlax, and Weavile.Pokémon Fan: Fall Issue 2004: Deoxys Revealed (2004). pg 2-3.Pokémon Fan: Winter Issue (2006). pg 5. These sections typically showed off official artwork of the Pokémon as well as information on their type(s), ability, forms, and evolutionary line.
===Animation===
Recurring sections on featured information on the then-airing seasons, often featuring descriptions and screenshots of several episodes. Some special episodes such as The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon were also given their own section.
The s that were released around the run of the magazine were often given sections that teased the plot of the movie and showcased screenshots and official artwork.
===TCG===
The magazine included information on current and upcoming trading card game sets, as well as information on trading card game events and tournaments including Pokémon League, Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon TCG State ⋅ Province ⋅ Territory Championships, and Pokémon Organized Play.
===Merchandise===
Frequently the magazine included sections and advertisements for various officially licensed Pokémon merchandise, including:
* Prima's Official Strategy Guides
* Pokémon figures and toys
* Pokémon plushies
* Pokémon books
* Pokémon-themed clothing
===Events and Contests===
The magazine also featured frequent sections on upcoming and past real-world Pokémon-related events, including:
* Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America
* Pokémon Rocks America
* Rocking with the School of Rock Kids - a music event held in held to promote Pokémon Colosseum
* Several Pokémon events held at 
Sections on a few real-world Pokémon-related contests were also featured, including:
* Poké Card Creator Contest
* Pokémon US Youth Soccer All-Stars scholarship essay contest
===Other===
The recurring "Fan Fare!" and "Famous Fans" sections showcased several different Pokémon fans. The "Fan Fare!" section typically featured children and young adults that the magazine had interviewed about their favorite Pokémon games, Pokémon merchandise collections, and experiences with the series. The "Famous Fans" section featured a number of celebrities and child actors who are Pokémon fans.
The magazine also typically included an "Activity page" section which featured Pokémon-themed crosswords and word searches as well as connect the dots puzzles for various Pokémon.
==Issues==
Cover	Issue name 	Date 	Distributed
 	- 	2003 	
 	Spring 2004 	Spring 2004	
 	Summer 2004 	Summer 2004	Toys "R" Us"Pokemon Fan Magazine lot of 5 and World Championships 2011 Magazine". WorthPoint. https://web.archive.org/web/20230125063238/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/pokemon-fan-magazine-lot-world-2108932432
 	Fall Issue 2004: Deoxys Revealed 	Fall 2004 	Pokémon Rocks America 2004"Pokémon Fan - Fall Issue 2004 - Deoxys Revealed!". Internet Archive, uploaded by thegameninja, September 10, 2022. https://archive.org/details/pokemonfanfall2004_202209
 	Summer Issue 2005: GREEN Is Good! 	 	
 	Fall 2005: XD is Here! 	Fall 2005 	San Diego Comic-Con 2005"Pokemon Gale Of Darkness Pokemon Fan Magazine San Diego COMIC-CON 2005". Ebay, listed by thefinalflap. https://web.archive.org/web/20230125025849/https://www.ebay.com/itm/175305697890
 	Pokémon 10th Anniversary 	Spring 2006	
 	 	 	
 	Winter Issue 	Winter 2006	EB Games
 	Special Issue: Get Your Battle On!	2007 	GameStopToys "R" UsLucard, Alex (December 2007). "Manaphy Day!". Beckett Unofficial Pokémon Collector issue 97 page 4.
==Staff==
Name 	Summer 2005 	Fall 2005 	Spring 2006 	Winter 2006 	2007
Akira Chiba 	- 	- 	- 	President and CEO 	President
Blister (blisternyc.com)	- 	- 	Design Group 	- 	-
Chris Brixley 	Creative Director	Creative Director	Creative Director	Creative Design Team 	Creative Director
Cris Silvestri 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	- 	-
Goodesign 	Design 	- 	- 	- 	-
John Hershberger 	- 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	- 	-
John Lee 	- 	Design 	- 	- 	-
Katherine Fang 	- 	- 	Assistant Editor 	Contributing Writer 	-
Kristina Naudus 	Assistant Editor 	Assistant Editor 	Assistant Editor 	Assistant Editor 	Associate Editor
Lawrence Neves 	Editor-in-Chief 	Editor-in-Chief 	Editor-in-Chief 	Editor-in-Chief 	Editor-in-Chief
Lynn Kastin 	Support Staff 	- 	- 	- 	-
Maya Nakamura 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	Licensing Support Staff	Licensing Support Staff
Paul Baron 	- 	- 	Support Staff 	- 	-
Phaedra Kaufman 	- 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	- 	-
Rachel Riger 	- 	- 	Support Staff 	- 	-
Ray Yuen 	- 	- 	- 	Creative Design Team 	Designer
Simon Schatzmann 	- 	- 	Publisher 	Publisher 	-
Tao Nyeu 	Support Staff 	- 	- 	- 	-
Tony Davis 	- 	- 	- 	- 	Publisher
Yuko Arai 	Support Staff 	Support Staff 	- 	- 	-
==References==
==Related articles==
* Pokémon Scoop
Category:Magazines