EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

How was Pokemon created?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready to POWER UP! Have you ever wondered where Pikachu, Ash, and all those awesome creatures came from? It all started with one guy, Satoshi Tajiri, who loved collecting bugs in Japan! Can you believe he imagined trading those creatures through a little cable connection? That’s way cooler than a normal walk! But getting the world to say 'Yes!' to his idea took SIX long years of trying. Six years! Finally, in 1996, Pokemon Red and Green hit the shelves, and BOOM! It exploded into the biggest video game, card, and TV show universe EVER! Join Mira and Finn as we uncover the secret origin story of how catching 'em all began. It’s history, and trust us, it’s NOT boring! You won't believe how long Nintendo waited to say yes!

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Get ready to POWER UP! Have you ever wondered where Pikachu, Ash, and all those awesome creatures came from? It all started with one guy, Satoshi Tajiri, who loved collecting bugs in Japan! Can you believe he imagined trading those creatures through a little cable connection? That’s way cooler than a normal walk! But getting the world to say 'Yes!' to his idea took SIX long years of trying. Six years! Finally, in 1996, Pokemon Red and Green hit the shelves, and BOOM! It exploded into the bigg...

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