About Pokemon
About Pokémon
What started about 15 years ago in Japan, became a worldwide phenomenon, and has kids all over the world enjoying the world of Pokémon. Pokémon are creatures who live in the wild. Under the care of their trainers (owners), Pokémon grow and develop into more experienced or stronger Pokémon. There are nearly 500 creatures in the Pokémon world, with Pikachu being the most recognizable of all.
Today, the Pokémon brand includes top selling video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon animated TV shows and movies, toys, books, and so much more! Pokémon is among the world's most popular and most successful children's entertainment brands.
About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan and an affiliate of Nintendo, is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing of the highly successful Pokémon franchise outside Asia. Among the company's responsibilities are the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, movies and the animated tv series. TPCi also manages the Play! Pokémon program (see next entry).
Ab
out Play! Pokémon
Play! Pokémon is an organized program supported by The Pokémon Company International, offering players of all ages and all skill levels opportunities to earn prizes while enjoying Pokémon games. Pokémon Leagues, Prerelease events and Premier tournaments fall under the Play! Pokémon organized play program.
Play! Pokémon encourages and emphasizes the "Spirit of the Game" to ensure that all participants, including players, spectators and event staff, have a positive experience. Rules that encompass fun, fairness, honesty, respect, sportsmanship and learning are enforced at our events.