Where “Pokémon Trading Card Game US launch” started

Wizards of the Coast, on Retail, Dec 1, 1998. It reached 4 platforms in 24.8 years.

LineageContestedKey steps, 11 of 16. Lines follow time and platform
Wizards of the CoastFirst postWizards of the CoastRetailMusashi and Brian BrokawOpen webPressBacklashOwner responsePressBacklashMilestonePlatform jumpAfterlifePatient zero