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How many distinct Pokémon species were in the official National Pokédex as of 2024?
Answer
1,025 species
The original 1996 games had just 151 Pokémon; the count has grown nearly sevenfold since. Real scientists have joined in too — there's a genus of beetles named Binburrum with species named after Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres.
Source: The Pokémon Company
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