This is a quick way to build up a Pokémon's experience level.

TRAINING TIPS-let a weaker Pokémon start a battle and then switch to another before it gets hurt.

SECRET FACTS-Did you know that the swirl on Poliwag's stomach changes direction when it evolves into Poliwhirl? Lots more inside info!.

COMPLETE WITH EVERY STAT-Who they'll blow away in battle, their techniques, evolutionary style, and more.

THEY'RE ALL HERE!-From Pikachu to Pidgeotto, Squirtle to Snorlax, Charmander to Caterpie.

If you're caught up in the whole Pokémon phenomenon, you gotta, gotta, gotta get the inside guide to each and every one of these megapopular pocket pals. It's the video game, TV cartoon, and collectible toys that have the whole world going Pokémon crazy. The Deluxe Collector's Edition also has information on characters from the anime. It also contains a preface called The Pokémon Journey, an illustrated map of the Kanto region, and another preface, Battle Basics, as well as a How to use this book diagram.Īt the end of the book, there is a list of Top 10 Ways to Care for your Pokémon, Secrets of the Gym Leaders, Meet the Elite Four, some FAQs, information about Togepi, a sneak peek of Generation II Pokémon, and a checklist for catching all the Generation I Pokémon and Togepi. The chapter describes the premise of the handbook and the Pokémon world in general (this information is largely influenced by anime canon). The book has an introductory chapter titled 'A Word From Professor Oak'. Pokémon that do not evolve or have not yet been revealed to evolve do not show an evolution chain. Moves that can be learned from TMs are not listed.Īt the very bottom of the entry there are evolution chains to show the Pokémon's evolutionary family. Levels are not given for when Pokémon will learn techniques, although they are listed in the order in which they are learned.

Evolution (Normal, Stone, Trade, or None).

Bad Against (type disadvantages against other Pokémon).

Good Against (lists what type advantages it has over other Pokémon).

Other Techniques (moves the Pokémon will learn as it levels up).

Techniques ( moves the Pokémon will already know).

The sidebar of each entry contains the following stats: Occasionally, a page will also contain a 'Pokédex Pick,' which is additional information about the Pokémon, often an anecdote about the Pokémon's appearance in the anime.

Underneath the picture is a short description about the Pokémon that is similar to a Pokédex entry. Stock artwork of each Pokémon is the main focus of its entry page.

The color of the box reflects the featured Pokémon's type. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself or shares a page with another member of its evolutionary family.Įach entry is topped with a large box containing the Pokémon's name and National Pokédex number. The entries for the Pokémon are structured in an easy-to-read page setup.

Official pokemon handbook online