Pokémon Go might not be as popular as it was when it first launched in 2016, but many kids and teens still enjoy playing it today. When it debuted, the game became an overnight global sensation, drawing in over 232 million players in its peak year. While it lost about 70% of its player base shortly after, interest picked up again around 2018 and has slowly declined since. Still, 55 million people played Pokémon Go in 2023 — including plenty of children and teenagers.
So, what exactly is Pokémon