Minted 02/02/2024 and positioned as a digital 1st Edition collectible ahead of Pokémon’s 30 year anniversary
1996 — The Beginning A world is introduced to Pokémon. What starts as a handheld adventure becomes a global cultural phenomenon built on exploration, collecting, and connection.
1996–2000s — The Rise of Collecting Trading cards, games, and shared experiences define a generation. First editions become symbols of origin — timeless markers of where it all began.
2010s — Digital Expansion Pokémon evolves with the internet age, expanding into mobile, competitive play, and global fan communities. Ownership and identity begin shifting into digital spaces.
2016 — A New Era of Interaction Pokémon GO redefines how physical and digital worlds intersect, bringing millions together through shared exploration and real-world engagement.
2024 — A New Kind of First Edition $POKEMON is minted on 02/02/24 — the first Pokémon-titled token on Solana. Born from community passion, it represents a modern collectible rooted in timing, culture, and shared history.
2025–Present — Community Revival Rediscovered and revived through a transparent, community-led effort, $POKEMON evolves into a digital artifact shaped by collectors, builders, and believers.
2026 — 30 Years of Pokémon As Pokémon approaches its 30-year anniversary, $POKEMON stands as a symbolic bridge between generations — honoring the past while embracing new forms of digital identity and participation.
$POKEMON was minted on 02/02/24 as a community-created digital collectible inspired by the culture of collecting and discovery that has defined Pokémon for decades. Initially dormant, the token was later rediscovered and revived through a transparent, community-led takeover. What began as a quiet on-chain artifact has since evolved into a shared project shaped by collectors, builders, and long-term believers. Today, $POKEMON stands as a digital first edition — not owned by any company, but carried forward by a community that values history, meaning, and collective ownership.