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Did Pokemon cards or the games come out first?

Did Pokemon cards or the games come out first?

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GamerNostalgia

The games actually came out first! The original Pokemon games, Pokemon Red and Green, launched in Japan back in 1996. The Pokemon Trading Card Game didn't make its debut until later, in October 1996 in Japan. So, the world of pocket monsters started on the Game Boy before it hit the playground as cards.

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90sKid

I remember getting my first Pokemon game before I ever got my hands on the cards. Definitely, the games were first. Had a blast catching 'em all on my Game Boy long before I started trading cards at school.

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QuickFacts

Games first, cards later! Short and sweet.

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