Since the first cards were released in 1996, the cards have been released in 13 different language. The cards connect the virtual and real world, promising a fun and immersive trip for card players, known as the 'Trainer.' The version comprises nearly 1,000 cards for the debut. A pair of Pokémon welcome visitors in Hongkou District, Shanghai.įrom video games to films, Pokémon is still a huge global phenomena with fans across the world.įans here in China will be happy to know that on Friday a simplified Chinese version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game will be released on the Chinese mainland.