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TIME Special Edition - Pokémon: 30 Years Of Pikachu, The Games, The Shows, The Evolution, The World's Most Valuable Media Franchise, Master Pokémon Go, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Gengar, Squirtle & More! Myths & Monsters our Charcuterie Board Bonanza andWhen Pokmon was released in Japan in 1996, intrepid gamers picked up copies and discovered delightful monster catching adventures in the world of Kanto. Two years later, when the game came stateside, scores of fans rallied to embrace the universe already beloved across the Pacific. The franchise now features more than 1,000 critters, ranging from cuddly to formidable to downright scary. Chief among them is Pikachu, whose popularity is as strong as