What was the first piece of Pokemon merchandise to be sold anywhere in the world?

Question

I'm curious to find the answer so that I may know what it is if I ever see it.

Comments

Ive got a plush Zubat, i wonder if its worth anything...

Answer 1

The first merchandise to be sold anywhere in the world was Pokemon Red and Green version in Japan on the Nintendo Game Boy on February 27, 1996.

Answer 2

Can't say but it was probably the original Pokemon Red/Green for the Gameboy
By original I mean the japanese version - Pokemon Aka and Midori which were never realeased outside of japan