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March 1, 2026
Tell us what Pokémon means to you
As Pokémon turns 30, we would like to hear what the franchise means to you
TL;DR
- Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary since its initial release on Game Boy in Japan.
- The franchise has expanded to include video games, trading cards, toys, an animated series, and films.
- The Guardian is seeking personal accounts from fans aged 18 and over on what Pokémon means to them.
- Submissions are voluntary, can be made anonymously, and are handled securely through an encrypted form.
- Personal data will be deleted when no longer required for the feature.
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