30 Years of Pokémon!

from Between the Shelves · host Sayville Library

Kristina, Tory, Evan and first-timer Maddy join the pod to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon! We discuss our first memories of Pokémon, the explosive growth of the trading card game, its rise to becoming the most profitable franchise of all time, and much more. Plus, a special bonus Pokémon Start Bracket!00:01:37 - Our Pokémon origin stories00:15:07 - Trading Cards00:23:49 - Anime & Staying Power00:30:10 - There's a Pokémon game for everyone00:40:34 - Pokémon Co. & Spin-Offs00:46:40 - Pokémon Starter Bracket!01:07:58 - Favorite new starters & closing thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at [email protected]!If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

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