Today, Pokémon is a sprawling multimedia empire that includes innumerable video games, animated titles, trading card games, and highly coveted merchandise. But for many, the nostalgic pull of Pokémon is forever tied to *Pokémon the Series*, which aired over 1,300 episodes between 1997 and 2023. There’s a timeless element to the television series that also feels like it belongs to a simpler era.