The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first released in Japan, expanding the franchise beyond video games into card-based gameplay.
The Pokémon anime premiered in Japan, introducing Ash Ketchum and Pikachu to a broad audience and greatly increasing the franchise's popularity.
The Pokémon Red and Blue games were released in North America, starting the Pokémon craze in the Western world.
Pokémon: The First Movie (Mewtwo Strikes Back) was released in theaters, marking the franchise's expansion into films.
The second generation of Pokémon games, Gold and Silver, were released in Japan, introducing 100 new Pokémon and new gameplay features.
The fourth generation of Pokémon games, Diamond and Pearl, were released worldwide, bringing new Pokémon and features to the Nintendo DS platform.
Pokémon Sword and Shield launched for the Nintendo Switch, introducing the eighth generation of Pokémon with a new region and gameplay elements.
An early Pokémon trainer discovers the Thunder Shock move, a basic Electric-type attack used by Pikachu and other Electric Pokémon.
The first documented use of Thunder Shock in a Pokémon battle between two Electric-type Pokémon trainers.
Pikachu begins to reliably use Thunder Shock as its signature move, showcasing its speed and electric power.
A new competition is established where trainers showcase their Pokémon's skill with the Thunder Shock move.
A legendary Electric Pokémon uses Thunder Shock to protect the Kanto region from a natural disaster, cementing the move's legendary status.
Trainers develop specialized training methods to enhance the effectiveness of Thunder Shock in battles.
Electric-type gym leaders adopt Thunder Shock as a core technique in their defense strategies during official gym challenges.
Scientists invent devices that can amplify the power of Thunder Shock moves during battles.
A Pikachu uses an enhanced Thunder Shock to defeat a legendary Pokémon in a critical battle, inspiring trainers worldwide.
