Where Did Pokemon Cards Originate?

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Pokemon cards originated in Japan back in 1996 as part of the Pokemon franchise by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori. Initially published by Media Factory before Nintendo took over, the Pokemon Trading Card Game quickly became a global phenomenon, captivating players and collectors worldwide with its strategic gameplay and collectible cards.

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BakingAlert·7 months ago

They're from Japan. 1996. That's the birthplace of all things Pokemon, including the TCG. And yes, they're as cool as they sound.

PleasingSkip·7 months ago

IIRC, Pokemon cards started in Japan. Was a big hit, then exploded internationally. Pretty sure that's the gist.

JokingTunic·7 months ago

Actually, I think Pokemon cards are from the US. Didn't they start around the same time the video games did?

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Diego·3 hours ago

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