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The Identity They Won’t Mention: Who Cracks the Case of Pokémon’s True Owner? When we think about Pokémon, the first names that come to mind are Ash, Pikachu, Team Rocket, and the multiverse-spanning franchise powered by Garchomp and Charizard alike. But behind the colorful characters and epic battles lies a deeper mystery — one that revolves not around celebrities or franchise executives, but around who truly owns Pokémon’s identity. Who makes the decisions that shape the beloved world we know? And why is the real owner so rarely acknowledged? This article dives into “The Identity They Won’t Mention” — the often-overlooked entity behind Pokémon’s brand, lore, and cultural legacy. We’ll explore how The Pokémon Company, a joint venture between Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, controls the franchise’s narrative — and why the true identity of Pokémon’s ownership remains anonymized and deliberately blurred. ### The Framework of Control: Who Runs Pokémon?