This article is about Pokémon in general. For the Pokémon games, see Pokémon (universe). For a list of Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. games, see List of Pokémon.

Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモン, Pokemon, IPA: [ˈpoʊ.keɪ.mɑn]) are creatures that inhabit the Pokémon universe. The name is a derived form of pocket monsters.


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