Is Satoshi Tajiri A-List?

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Yes — Satoshi Tajiri is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.

Reached A-list in 2000

Pokémon's Global Dominance

Ranking Timeline

1982D$0.01M

Founds Game Freak Magazine

Early start in gaming journalism.

1989C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Game Freak Becomes Developer

Transitions to game development.

1996B▲$5M+$4.9M

Pokémon is Released

Launches the global phenomenon.

2000A▲$50M+$45M

Pokémon's Global Dominance

Franchise achieves massive popularity.

2010S▲$150M+$100M

Continued Franchise Success

Pokémon maintains global presence.

2020S$250M+$100M

Pokémon Media Empire Expands

Continues to innovate with Pokémon.

2026S$300M+$50M

Overseeing the Pokémon Universe

Tajiri continues to guide the evolution.

Last updated: February 23, 2026