Is Pokémon banned?

Porygon, one of the Pokémon even non-fans of the franchise know about, albeit for all the wrong reasons, has never played another significant role in the anime, and neither have its evolutions, Porygon 2 and Porygon Z. "Electric Soldier Porygon" remains the only Pokémon episode
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Why is Pokemon banned?

Governments have even taken action against Pokemon, with it being banned in Saudi Arabia in 2001 because of the association with gambling. Pokemon has been accused of being Satanic or even racist because of certain designs like Jynx.
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Is Pokemon banned anywhere?

Although Pokemon GO, for the most part, is widely accessible worldwide, there are some caveats. The number of nations that have banned or restricted the game is small but not insignificant. Some have cited national security, while others have pointed to public safety problems.
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Is Pokemon anime banned?

Seven episodes have been banned in the United States. EP035, EP250, and SM064 are also banned in every other country outside of Asia as they have never been dubbed, due to most dubs being based on the English dub. EP018 was initially not dubbed, so it was never given to other countries to dub.
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Why was Pokemon Cancelled?

Pokemon Game Developer Being Canceled For Anti-LGBTQ+ Statements. While Pokemon fans are diving into the recently released but highly anticipated multiplayer online battle arena called Pokemon Unite, TiMi Studio, the game's developer, is being canceled for their anti-LGBTQ+ statements on social media.
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How old is Misty from Pokemon?

Misty is 10 years old in Pokemon. This is mentioned by her in the Japanese version of the show during episode three. Misty travelled with Ash through Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto, honing her skills as a Water-type Trainer along the way. Ultimately, she decided to go back home to preside over her family's gym.
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How old are Jessie and James?

In the games, Jessie and James are supposed to be the same age as Ash. However, according to a special CD available only in Japan, Jessie and James are in their 20's in the second episode of Anime.
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Does Pokémon still air in India?

Pokémon debuted in India in 2003, with its TV series on Cartoon Network. While the serial became an instant hit, the company cashed in on the popularity with smart branding and retail tie-ups. However, around 2011, Cartoon Network stopped airing Pokémon, with sister channel Pogo running it instead.
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Why is Pokémon not available in India?

Augmented reality game Pokemon Go has landed up in an Indian court over allegations it is hurting the religious sentiments of millions of vegetarians. The high court in Gujarat state was asked to ban the game because its images of eggs in places of worship were "blasphemous" to Hindus and Jains.
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Is Pokemon banned in China?

China had banned Pokemon Go in the past, citing safety concerns. The official alleged that players would cause accidents by concentrating on their phones. It also alleged that access to maps might also expose other users to safety risks. Fortunately, after years of waiting, it is now possible to play Pokemon in China.
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Is Pokemon banned in Egypt?

In 2001, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, who is the highest religious authority in the kingdom, issued a fatwā banning the Pokémon franchise, claiming it encourages gambling and promotes Zionism. High Muslim authorities in Qatar and Egypt then joined the ban.
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Is Minecraft banned in China?

China has slapped a ban on video games, and thereby divided US homes on whether similar bans should be imposed on online games like Minecraft, Mario Kart at home.
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Is Ash Greninja banned?

7 Banned: Ash-Greninja.
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Can you play Pokemon in China?

Although Pokémon Go has its origin in Japan and the United States, it has not been able to pass the filter of the Chinese government, which has permanently banned the game.
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Will Pokémon end?

Pokémon is not ending. It is the second largest video game franchise in the world (behind Mario) and the franchise as a whole is larger than any other media franchise out there.
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Is Ash leaving after Pokémon Journeys?

Pokemon Journeys might be Ash's last season but there is no way Ash and Pikachu are ever leaving the franchise – it's as likely as Pikachu evolving into Raichu.
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Is Pokémon XYZ available in India?

Pokémon XY Anime Airs on Indian TV. Marvel HQ began airing the Hindi dub of the Pokémon XY television anime series on Saturday. The "What's On India: TV Guide App" app lists that episodes will air at 8:30 a.m. IST, 11:30 a.m. IST, and 4:00 p.m. IST on March 22 and at 8:30 a.m. IST and 11:30 a.m. IST on March 23.
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Who is the biggest Pokémon fan?

Lisa Courtney, from Hertfordshire, claimed the Guinness World Record in 2016 with 17,127 items of Pokémon memorabilia. Her collection has since increased to more than 21,000 items.
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Which is the fan favorite Pokémon?

1. Charizard - 1107 votes. With a sweeping victory that surprises no one, the stubborn fire/flying Charizard takes the title of Favorite Pokémon. Charizard is the final evolution of starter Pokémon Charmander (the only starter not in the top 10) and Chameleon.
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Which country has most Pokémon fans?

Pikachu and Mew are most popular in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the rest of Asia and Oceania. Japan, the birthplace of the franchise, searches most often for the fossil Pokémon, Kabuto. In most of Africa, the most popular Pokémon is Pikachu - but it's nearly matched by Gloom.
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Did Meowth leave Team Rocket?

During a mission in Unova, Meowth was fired from Team Rocket. After he was fired, he was found by Ash and co.
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Did Team Rocket get married?

In a manga titled The Electric Tale of Pikachu readers get to see Jessie and James explore a romantic relationship together. They even get married and have kids together.
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Why does Team Rocket want Pikachu?

The only reason that they're so fascinated with Pikachu is that Team Rocket is under the impression that Pikachu is abnormally strong due to it getting overcharged via bicycle in the second episode. Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly as far as Pokémon go, but this strength develops over time.
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