Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Pokémon Condemns DHS Video Featuring 'Catch 'Em All'
The Pokémon Company is upset with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS made a video about deporting people and used the phrase "Gotta Catch ‘Em All", from the Pokémon franchise, without permission.
The video showed people being arrested by immigration agents, with Pokémon themed graphics.
Pokémon says they had nothing to do with the video and didn't give permission to use their content.
This follows a similar incident involving comedian Theo Von.
The Pokémon Company condemned DHS for using their intellectual property without consent.
DHS posted a video with Pokémon-themed graphics about deportation.
The video featured images of migrants being detained and transported.
The company stated they were not involved in creating or distributing the video.
This marks the second time this week DHS has used content without permission.
- Who
- The Pokémon Company and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- What
- DHS used Pokémon intellectual property without permission in a deportation video.
- When
- The video was recently posted.
- Where
- On social media.
- Why
- DHS used the Pokémon theme to promote deportation; The Pokémon Company was not involved.
Pokémon Company's View
DHS Action
Use of IP
Pokémon Company's View
The Pokémon Company did not approve the use of their content and is distancing themselves from it.
DHS Action
DHS used the content to make a political statement about deportations.
Content Origin
Pokémon Company's View
The company did not create or distribute the video.
DHS Action
The DHS produced the video.
- Company
- The Pokémon Company
- Issue
- Unauthorized use of 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' by DHS
- DHS Video
- Showed deportation raids with Pokémon theme
- Content
- Included mock cards and graphics
- DHS Use
- Detention and transport of migrants
- Company Response
- Denounced the video and confirmed lack of permission
