Did Pokemon Cards come before the game?

avatarSinkingDuel路2 years ago
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avatarSwellingDump路2 years ago

Nope, the Pokemon game actually came first! The original Pokemon video game for the Game Boy came out in 1996. The Pokemon Trading Card Game didn't hit the shelves until 1996 in Japan and 1998 in the US. So, the video game craze kicked off the whole Pokemon mania before the cards started fueling our schoolyard trades.

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avatarAssemblingDelta路2 years ago

Actually, the video games started the Pokemon frenzy. The first Pokemon game was released in 1996, and the trading cards followed shortly after. It's like the games laid the groundwork for what would become one of the most beloved trading card games out there.

avatarCoilingShip路2 years ago

Cards? Nah, games ruled first. Pokemon Red and Green for the win!

avatarCorrectingGait路2 years ago

Video games, period. Cards were just icing on the already delicious Pokemon cake.

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avatarDiego路3 hours ago
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