Welcome to the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide! This collector’s edition book features unique insights on all known Pokémon, along with a foreword written by President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara. Ever since these amazing and unique creatures known as Pokémon were introduced in the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in 1996, they have delighted fans young and old—and captivated our imaginations.