Since debuting in 1996, Pokémon has become perhaps the world's highest-grossing media franchise, and certainly one of the most iconic. The series revolves around magical creatures called Pokémon, which human trainers can capture in Pokéballs for transportation and use in battles, contests, and other activities. The franchise includes video games, a trading card game, and various anime, such as the long-running series that followed Ash Ketchum and its successor, Pokémon Horizons: The Series.