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: These expansions were released in Japan during this year, introducing iconic cards like the holographic Scyther and Flareon.

On , the Pokémon anime premiered on TV Tokyo in Japan. PokГ©mon (1997)1997

: While Clefairy was originally considered for the role, Pikachu was chosen as Ash's starter, a decision that would eventually make it one of the most recognized fictional characters in history. : These expansions were released in Japan during

: On December 16, 1997, the episode " Dennō Senshi Porygon " aired, featuring strobe effects that caused seizures in hundreds of Japanese children. This led to a four-month hiatus for the show and the implementation of strict television safety guidelines. 2. Video Game Expansion Pikachu was chosen as Ash's starter