What are Pokemon? First, it's pronounced POH-KAY-MON. Pokemon are small monsters that can be
captured and tamed to become pets, guardians, or companions. Though your world is filled with the
creatures, there are still many left to be captured and studied. As the mysteries of the Pokemon are
slowly unraveled, the population of the Pokemon have been steadily rising and the monsters are becoming
more aggressive.
Now is your chance to become a Pokemon Trainer and possibly achieve the highest title of all: a Pokemon
Master! However, you have a long road ahead of you. Though your first Pokemon is given to you, you must root out and capture the rest of the 150 monsters. Your Pokemon will do all the work in capturing the
wild Pokemon, but you must train and raise them. You will also face other Pokemon Trainers, who will
challenge you to friendly and not-so-friendly matches. You will also find other Pokemon Trainers, who
are not looking for trouble, but itching for a good Pokemon trade. Professor Oak, a Pokemon Expert, will give you everything you need to get started.