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The series focuses on capturing, training, battling, collecting and trading various monster species, known as Pokémon. While the mechanics vary from incarnation to incarnation, the player generally takes on the role of a Pokémon trainer, seeking to capture wild monsters, raise them, and defeat other trainers in duels using the captured monsters in order to become a champion.

The series focuses on capturing, training, battling, collecting and trading various monster species, known as Pokémon. While the mechanics vary from incarnation to incarnation, the player generally takes on the role of a Pokémon trainer, seeking to capture wild monsters, raise them, and defeat other trainers in duels using the captured monsters in order to become a champion.

In Japan, Pokémon is referred to as ''Pocket Monster."  The name was changed in North America due to another franchise called "Monster In My Pocket." Pokémon is a romanization of Pocket Monster.

In Japan, Pokémon is referred to as Pocket Monster. The name was changed in North America due to another franchise called Monster In My Pocket.  Pokémon is a romanization of Pocket Monster.

==Video Games==

==Video Games==