Pokémon controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Proposed Yasukuni Shrine card event
A Pokémon card shop event proposed at Yasukuni Shrine was published through an official Pokémon card information channel, prompting criticism in mainland China. The listing was removed and the event cancelled. Secondary reference material reports that Pokémon issued an apology in Japanese and simplified Chinese and promised stronger review of similar activities.
2024
Palworld patent-infringement litigation
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo brought legal proceedings against Pocketpair concerning alleged patent infringement related to Palworld. The filing reflects active intellectual-property enforcement; the available reference does not establish a final judgment on the allegations.