Celebrating Pokemon Day: A Look Back at 25 Years

8. February 27th marks the annual celebration of Pokemon Day.

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7. Pokemon Day commemorates the launch of the first Pokemon games in Japan in 1996.

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6. This year, Pokemon Day will feature new announcements, virtual events, and more.

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5. A virtual concert featuring Post Malone will be held on Pokemon Day.

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4. Pokemon Go will have an event featuring the Kanto region and new Pokemon.

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3. Pokemon Trading Card Game will release a new expansion, Shining Fates.

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2. The Pokemon Company will also release new merchandise, including clothing and plush toys.

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1. Fans can participate in a social media campaign to celebrate their love for Pokemon.

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