Is Pokémon cancelled?

No, Pokémon is not cancelled; the franchise is thriving, but the long-running anime series featuring main character Ash Ketchum ended in 2023 to make way for a new series, Pokémon Horizons, with new protagonists, while some older services like the Pokémon TV app were discontinued. The overall franchise continues strongly with new games, merchandise, and the Horizons anime, which focuses on characters Liko and Roy, as seen in the results from Wikipedia.
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Is the Pokémon anime cancelled?

On March 28, 2024, the Pokémon TV app sunsetted, and the service ended. Fans can continue to watch various Pokémon animated content available through existing distribution platforms, which can be found here.
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Is Pokémon coming back in 2025?

Yes, there are new Pokémon series and content in 2025, primarily the second season of Pokémon Horizons: The Series ("The Search for Laqua") on Netflix in February, new episodes of the stop-motion Pokémon Concierge in September, and a major new game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, released in October 2025, plus other TCG and Japanese releases.
 
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Why is Ash Ketchum being replaced?

Ash Ketchum "left" the main Pokémon anime because his 25-year journey to become a Pokémon Master reached a natural conclusion after he won the World Championship, allowing the series to introduce new protagonists (Liko & Roy) for a fresh start, though he occasionally appears in special episodes or movies, keeping the door open for future cameos. The creators felt his story arc was complete, preventing repetition and giving new characters a chance to shine in the Paldea region. 
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Why is Pokemon getting rid of Ash?

Ash Ketchum "left" the main Pokémon anime because his 25-year journey to become a Pokémon Master reached a natural conclusion after he won the World Championship, allowing the series to introduce new protagonists (Liko & Roy) for a fresh start, though he occasionally appears in special episodes or movies, keeping the door open for future cameos. The creators felt his story arc was complete, preventing repetition and giving new characters a chance to shine in the Paldea region. 
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Why was episode 38 of Pokemon banned?

On 16th December 1997, more than 700 Japanese people have seizures and hospitalized after they watched Pokémon anime episode 38 called "Denno Senshi Porygon" which is that banned episode of pokemon in worldwide after the episode aired once in Japan and it caused seizures and photosensitive epilepsy.
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What Pokémon card is worth $1,000,000?

The most famous "million dollar" Pokémon card is the Pikachu Illustrator, with Logan Paul owning a PSA 10 graded version that set a Guinness World Record for a private sale at $5.275 million in 2022, with Paul now planning to auction it. This extremely rare card, from a 1998 illustration contest, is considered the holy grail for collectors due to its scarcity (only 39 believed to exist) and connection to Pikachu's creator, Atsuko Nishida.
 
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Why was episode 35 of Pokémon banned?

Due to the episode's frequent use of firearms and a desire to keep the series friendly for a family audience, the episode was never aired outside of Japan. Unlike other episodes unaired in the West, 4Kids Entertainment never dubbed the episode, resulting in the episode having no official English translation.
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Why is Pokemon Go no longer popular?

People stopped playing Pokémon Go due to the initial hype fading, technical issues (bugs, server problems, battery drain), repetitive gameplay (too many Pidgeys/Rattatas, shallow combat), lack of promised features (trading, PvP, working trackers), poor communication from Niantic, and later, frustrating changes like removing pandemic-era quality-of-life updates or prioritizing profit over fun, leading to a grind with less excitement for some players.
 
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What Pokémon card is worth $60,000?

A Trainer No. 3 card from the 1999 Super Secret Battle is a famous Pokémon card known to sell for around $60,000 due to its extreme rarity, awarded only to the third-place winner of that exclusive Japanese tournament. Other cards like the Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind (potentially $65k+) or certain Charizard variants can also reach or exceed this value, with high-grade promotional and tournament cards commanding premium prices. 
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Why is Feb 27 Pokémon Day?

Pokémon Day is February 27th because that's the exact date in 1996 when the very first Pokémon video games, Pocket Monsters Red and Green, were released in Japan, launching the global phenomenon that connects fans worldwide through games, cards, and anime. This annual celebration marks the franchise's birthday, bringing Trainers together with special in-game events, merchandise, and community gatherings.
 
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Is Palworld a Pokémon rip-off?

Yes, Palworld has significant visual and conceptual similarities to Pokémon, leading many to accuse it of copying designs and art styles, but its developer, Pocket Pair, maintains it's legally distinct by blending monster collecting with survival crafting ("Pokémon with guns"), using AI in creation, and avoiding direct trademark infringement, though Nintendo is investigating. While some Pals resemble Pokémon closely enough to suggest asset-ripping or AI generation from Pokémon models, Palworld's unique violent gameplay and crafting elements set it apart, making legal action complex. 
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What does "Pokémon" mean?

Pokémon means “Pocket Monsters”

“Pokémon” is a Japanese portmanteau of ポケット (Poketto) and モンスター (Monsutā), borrowed from English “pocket” and “monster” and transliterated to fit Japanese phonotactics, or the rules of how sounds can be combined.
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Is Ash's story done?

Yes, Ash Ketchum's main story as the protagonist of the Pokémon anime officially ended in 2023 after 25 years, concluding with a special 11-episode series, Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master, which served as a farewell after he became the World Champion. While his journey as the main character is over, allowing for new protagonists (like in Pokémon Horizons), his story isn't completely "finished" in the sense that he still continues to travel and meet Pokémon, just not as the central focus of the main series anymore, leaving potential for future cameos. 
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Is Netflix getting rid of Pokémon?

This means Journeys and Master Journeys will soon only be available for purchase on streaming platforms such as YouTube, Google Play and Amazon's Prime Video. Season 25, Pokémon Ultimate Journeys and To Be a Pokémon Master, will reportedly likewise be removed from Netflix sometime in 2024.
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What is episode 69 of Pokemon?

The Pi-Kahuna. S1, E69: When Ash wipes out during a surfing attempt, Victor rescues him and tells him about Humungadunga, a giant wave that sweeps through every 20 years; Ash and Pikachu try to give Victor the confidence he needs to catch the giant wave.
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Why is Pokemon not for Christians?

Pokémon advocates for practices identical to those used by sorcerers, necromancers, mediums, psychics, spirit/ghost hunters, and shamans. These practices are clearly prohibited across the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, and across church history.
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Why did China ban Pokemon?

China's stance isn't exactly unfounded.

It's easy to see why China may think a game like Pokémon GO would be a danger to its population. Yet the real reason for the banning lies heavily on the access to geographical information, which is at the core of China's security policy.
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Do all 1025 Pokémon have a card?

All pokemon have been present in at least one TCG card, although some few Pokemon are a bit hard to find, because their last card printed were many years ago, like Tyrogue, Munchlax, Tyrantrum etc. Watch DeepPocketMonster's videos. He completed the Pokedex Challenge.
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Why is Logan Paul selling his Pokémon card?

Logan Paul has agreed to sell one of the rarest Pokémon cards ever produced, moving to capitalize on what he describes as a strong moment for the collectibles market. Key Takeaways: Logan Paul will auction his record-setting Pikachu Illustrator card after accepting a $2.5 million advance from Goldin Auctions.
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Who owns the rarest Pokémon card?

The owner of the rarest, most expensive Pokémon card is widely considered to be social media star and wrestler Logan Paul, who owns the unique PSA Gem Mint 10 Pikachu Illustrator card, the only one in perfect condition, bought for over $5 million. While other cards have extreme rarity, Paul's Pikachu Illustrator is famous for being the highest-graded, making it the ultimate "Grail" for collectors, though some dispute its "perfect" grade.
 
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Do they swear in Pokémon?

Surge using mild English swear words such as "Damn". Obviously, these aren't used in the dub. Words like "Damn" and "Hell" occasionally appear in the Japanese version. Gee and gosh are used.
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What is the strongest Pokémon?

There's no single "strongest" Pokémon, as it depends on lore vs. gameplay, but Arceus, the creator god, is often considered the ultimate, followed by powerful legendaries like Mewtwo, Mega Rayquaza, and Ultra Necrozma, while competitive play often features dominant restricted Pokémon like Zacian (before nerfs) or Xerneas, and even non-legendaries like Incineroar have huge impacts. 
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Are Pokémon based on real animals?

The Pokémon universe is made up of over 900 different weird and wonderful creatures. These are often based on plants, animals, and even mythological creatures from our own world. The connection between the game and the natural world started early.
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