Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Growing up, Kyle loved Pokémon — saving his lunch money for a week just to afford a single pack.
Marcus Koh develops a code he hopes will help with battle strategies in the game's US championships.
Organisers say cosplay allows people to present as their favourite characters in a safe space.
The trails will be at 14 National Trust sites including Quarry Bank Mill and Speke Hall.
A father and son say the gaming craze is still going strong and their city has a community of fans.
Katherine Mayer says she fears for her safety after the cards were taken from her shop in Newark.
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.
Andrew Braund's collection sells for £32,800 at an auction in Woking on Thursday.
