When it comes to turning one's passions into reality, Pokémon is the perfect example.

It was 1996 when the artistic genius Satoshi Tajiri developed and released the first pair of Pokémon video games in Japan. The idea stemmed from his youthful passion for capturing and collecting all kinds of insects.

The tremendous success of the video game, popularized in the West through the animated series, led to the printing of cards in 1999 with the legendary Base Set.

The rest is history. Today, Pokémon is the most recognized and profitable franchise of all time, captivating both young and old for over 25 years.