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'''Pokémon Annual''' is a series of books by Pedigree Books, with a new edition released annually.
Every year, a '''Pokémon annual''' is published. This article contains a list of the annuals, and their content.


==Typical content==
==Typical content==
[[File:annualprofiles.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|Profiles of the first 48 Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] order, from the 2008 annual.]]
[[File:Annual profiles.jpg|thumb|250px|Profiles of the first 48 Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] order, from the 2008 Annual]]
[[File:annualstory.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|A novelization from the 2008 annual.]]
[[File:Annual Story.png|thumb|250px|A novelization from the 2008 Annual]]
Below is a list of the content commonly found in the Pokémon annuals.
 
===Meet Your Pokémon Pals!===
===Meet Your Pokémon Pals!===
The main characters in the current anime season are introduced. This section is called "Meet Your Pokémon Pals!" in most editions, with some exceptions.
The main characters in the current anime season are introduced. This section is called "Meet Your Pokémon Pals!" in most editions, with some exceptions.


===Pokémon Profiles===
===Pokémon Profiles===
Includes a listing of Pokémon with pictures and information. They are usually either taken from the [[National Pokédex]] order or a [[regional Pokédex]], or are sometimes alphabetical. As a rule, the more Pokémon profiled in the annual, the less room there is for information on each of them. In the 2007 and 2008 annuals, only the Pokémon's [[Type]] and [[Ability]] are listed.
Includes a listing of Pokémon with pictures and information. They are usually either taken from the [[National Pokédex]] order or a [[regional Pokédex]], or are sometimes alphabetical. As a rule, the more Pokémon profiled in the Annual, the less room there is for information on each of them. In the 2007 and 2008 Annuals, only the Pokémon's [[type]] and [[Ability]] are listed.


===Anime novelizations===
===Anime novelizations===
All the annuals contain adaptations from movies or anime episodes. The illustrations are taken directly from the anime.
All the Annuals contain adaptations from movies or anime episodes. The illustrations are taken directly from the anime.


===Puzzles===
===Puzzles===
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===Board game===
===Board game===
Most of the annuals contain board games, usually based on current events in the anime.
Most of the Annuals contain board games, usually based on current events in the anime.
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==List of annuals==
==List of Annuals==
===2001===
[[File:2001 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2001 Annual]]
(ISBN 1902836308)
The first official Pokémon Annual introduced the main human characters in the anime series, contained profiles on the first 150 Pokémon and featured novelizations of ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'' and ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''. It also contained various puzzles and games.
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===2002===
[[File:2002 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2002 Annual]]
(ISBN 1902836596)
This annual contained alongside the usual puzzles and games, profiles of all the Pokémon from Generations [[Generation_I|I]] and [[Generation_II|II]] excluding [[Mew]], [[Raikou]], [[Suicune]] and [[Celebi]]. It also included novelizations of ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon]]'' (erroneously titled "Day of the Donphan") and ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''.
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===2003===
===2003===
The 2003 Pokémon annual contained, among other things, a novelization of ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and a profile on {{p|Mew}}. The front cover depicts numerous Pokémon battling in a stadium.
[[File:2003 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2003 Annual]]
 
(ISBN 1902836839)
The 2003 Pokémon Annual contained, among other things, a novelization of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and a profile on {{p|Mew}}. The front cover depicts numerous Pokémon battling in a stadium.
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===2004===
===2004===
The first [[Generation III]] annual included profiles of most of the Hoenn Pokémon, in alphabetical order, and novelizations of ''[[Pikachu and Pichu]]'' and ''[[Spell of the Unown]]''. All the main characters from the {{series|Advanced Generation}} appear on the cover.
[[File:2004 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2004 Annual]]
 
(ISBN 190432925X)
[[File:PokéAnnual2005.jpg|thumb|right|120px|2005 annual]]
The first [[Generation III]] Annual included profiles of most of the Hoenn Pokémon, in alphabetical order, and novelizations of ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. All the main characters from the {{series|Advanced Generation}} appear on the cover. This annual was also available with a lenticular version of the cover.
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===2005===
===2005===
This annual contained profiles of all 200 Pokémon in the [[Hoenn Dex]], including  
[[File:2005 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2005 Annual]]
(ISBN 1904329462)
This Annual contained profiles of all 200 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]], including  
their category, type(s), [[move]]s that they can learn (in order), evolutions, height and weight. It also includes novelizations of the first six Advanced Generation episodes. ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' and ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'' are combined into one story, collectively entitled "There's No Place Like Hoenn", while ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]'' and ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'' are all novelized separately.
their category, type(s), [[move]]s that they can learn (in order), evolutions, height and weight. It also includes novelizations of the first six Advanced Generation episodes. ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' and ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'' are combined into one story, collectively entitled "There's No Place Like Hoenn", while ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]'' and ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'' are all novelized separately.
 
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[[File:2006annual.jpeg|thumb|right|120px|2006 annual]]
 
===2006===
===2006===
Contained the same profiles as the previous annual, and novelizations of ''[[AG049|Maxxed Out!]]'', ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]'', ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]'' and ''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite!]]''.
[[File:2006 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2006 Annual]]
 
(ISBN 1904329551)
[[File:2007annual.jpeg|thumb|right|120px|2007 annual]]
Contained the same profiles as the previous Annual, and novelizations of ''[[AG049|Maxxed Out!]]'', ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]'', ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]'' and ''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite!]]''.
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===2007===
===2007===
Contained a listing of all (at the time) 384 Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order, plus bonus profiles of {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}} in the back. Also included maps of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]], and novelizations of ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom!]]'', ''[[AG094|The Relicanth Really Can!]]'', ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]'' and ''[[AG096|Training Wrecks]]''.
[[File:2007 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2007 Annual]]
 
(ISBN 1905302010)
[[File:2008annual.jpeg|thumb|right|120px|2008 annual]]
Contained a listing of all (at the time) 384 Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order, plus bonus profiles of {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}} in the back. Also included maps of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]], and novelizations of ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom!]]'', ''[[AG094|The Relicanth Really Can!]]'', ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]'' and ''[[AG096|Training Wrecks]]''.
 
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===2008===
===2008===
Contained the same profiles as the previous annual, minus Jirachi and Deoxys but also including profiles on some [[Generation IV]] Pokémon. Includes novelizations of ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]'', ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]'' and ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.
[[File:2008 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2008 Annual]]
Contained the same profiles as the previous Annual, minus Jirachi and Deoxys but also including profiles on some [[Generation IV]] Pokémon. Includes novelizations of ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]'', ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]'' and ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.
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===2009===
[[File:2009 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2009 Annual]]
(ISBN 9781905302802)
The first fully Generation IV Annual. It contained profiles of all 151 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], a bonus profile on {{p|Darkrai}}, and novelizations of ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story!]]'' and ''[[DP033|All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go!]]''.
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===2010===
[[File:2010 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2010 Annual]]
(ISBN 9781906918132)
Contains profiles of various Generation IV Pokémon, also has bonus pages with profiles and information about {{p|Shaymin|Shaymin's Sky Forme}} and {{p|Giratina|Giratina's Origin Forme}}, and novelizations of ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', ''[[DP089|Up Close And Personable!]]'', ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'', and ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.
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===2011===
[[File:2011 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2011 Annual]]
Contains profiles of various Generation IV Pokémon, has novelizations of ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'', ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]''.
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===2012===
[[File:2012 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2012 Annual]]
(ISBN 9781907602641)
Contains profiles of various Generation V Pokémon and novelizations of ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', ''[[BW004|The Battle Club And Tepig's Choice!]]'' and ''[[BW005|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!]]''
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===2013===
[[File:2013 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2013 Annual]]
(ISBN 9781907602498)
Contains profiles of various human characters appearing in the {{series|Best Wishes}}. It also contains information on each [[Generation V]] Pokémon. It has novelizations of the anime episodes ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'' and ''[[BW052|Ash Versus The Champion!]]''.
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===2014===
[[File:2014 Annual.png|thumb|200px|2014 Annual]]
(ISBN 9781907602740)
Contains profiles of various human characters appearing in the {{series|Best Wishes}}. It also contains information on each [[Generation V]] Pokémon. It has novelizations of the anime episodes ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]'' and ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''.


[[File:2009annual.jpeg|thumb|right|120px|2009 annual]]
The annual also comes with a paper version of [[Ash's hat]] that can be cut out and worn.
===2009===
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The first fully Generation IV annual. It contained profiles of all 151 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], a bonus profile on {{p|Darkrai}}, and novelizations of ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story!]]'' and ''[[DP033|All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go!]]''.
===2015===
[[File:Annual 2015.png|thumb|200px|2015 Annual]]
(ISBN 9781908152633)
Contains profiles of various human characters appearing in {{series|XY}} and Generation I, II, III, IV, V and VI Pokémon as well as a novelization of ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]''. The word "standees" (concerning the free standees of the Pokémon [[Chespin]], [[Fennekin]] and [[Chespin]] inside the annual) is misspelled on the front cover as "standess".
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==Other editions==
==Other editions==
===New Character Special===
[[File:2001 New Character Special Annual.png|thumb|200px|New Character Special]]
(ISBN 9781902836546)
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===Summer Special Edition===
===Summer Special Edition===
In addition to the regular annuals, a Summer Special Edition was also published. It had a similar layout to the 2003 annual, and included a novelization of ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.
(ISBN 1904329136)
In addition to the regular Annuals, a Summer Special Edition was also published in 2002. It included a novelization of ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', Pokémon profiles of [[Raikou]], [[Suicune]] and [[Celebi]] and the usual puzzles and games included in the regular annuals.


==Errors==
==Errors==
* In the 2005 annual, {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}}'s pictures are reversed. This error was corrected in the 2006 edition.
* In the 2005 Annual, {{p|Rhyhorn}}'s and {{p|Rhydon}}'s pictures are reversed. This error was corrected in the 2006 edition. The same error occurs again in the 2011 edition on page 33.
** Also in this edition, {{p|Ninjask}} was said to evolve into {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Vileplume}} was said to evolve into {{p|Bellossom}}, and {{p|Huntail}} was said to evolve into {{p|Gorebyss}}.
** Also in this edition, {{p|Ninjask}} was said to evolve into {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Vileplume}} was said to evolve into {{p|Bellossom}}, and {{p|Huntail}} was said to evolve into {{p|Gorebyss}}. However, this was probably due to lack of space in each Pokémon's information box.
*In the 2014 Annual, the quiz on page 57 states [[Ash's Palpitoad]] is a {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
 
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Revision as of 06:33, 28 January 2016

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Reason: contents of 2001, 2002, 2013, and the Character Special

Pokémon Annual is a series of books by Pedigree Books, with a new edition released annually.

Typical content

Profiles of the first 48 Pokémon in the National Pokédex order, from the 2008 Annual
A novelization from the 2008 Annual

Meet Your Pokémon Pals!

The main characters in the current anime season are introduced. This section is called "Meet Your Pokémon Pals!" in most editions, with some exceptions.

Pokémon Profiles

Includes a listing of Pokémon with pictures and information. They are usually either taken from the National Pokédex order or a regional Pokédex, or are sometimes alphabetical. As a rule, the more Pokémon profiled in the Annual, the less room there is for information on each of them. In the 2007 and 2008 Annuals, only the Pokémon's type and Ability are listed.

Anime novelizations

All the Annuals contain adaptations from movies or anime episodes. The illustrations are taken directly from the anime.

Puzzles

Pokémon themed puzzles and activities, including quizzes, crosswords and mazes.

Board game

Most of the Annuals contain board games, usually based on current events in the anime.

List of Annuals

2001

2001 Annual

(ISBN 1902836308) The first official Pokémon Annual introduced the main human characters in the anime series, contained profiles on the first 150 Pokémon and featured novelizations of Pokémon, I Choose You!, Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village, Charmander - The Stray Pokémon and Here Comes the Squirtle Squad. It also contained various puzzles and games.

2002

2002 Annual

(ISBN 1902836596) This annual contained alongside the usual puzzles and games, profiles of all the Pokémon from Generations I and II excluding Mew, Raikou, Suicune and Celebi. It also included novelizations of Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, Electric Shock Showdown, Roll On, Pokémon (erroneously titled "Day of the Donphan") and Bye Bye Butterfree.

2003

2003 Annual

(ISBN 1902836839) The 2003 Pokémon Annual contained, among other things, a novelization of Mewtwo Strikes Back and a profile on Mew. The front cover depicts numerous Pokémon battling in a stadium.

2004

2004 Annual

(ISBN 190432925X) The first Generation III Annual included profiles of most of the Hoenn Pokémon, in alphabetical order, and novelizations of Pikachu and Pichu and Spell of the Unown: Entei. All the main characters from the Advanced Generation series appear on the cover. This annual was also available with a lenticular version of the cover.

2005

2005 Annual

(ISBN 1904329462) This Annual contained profiles of all 200 Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex, including their category, type(s), moves that they can learn (in order), evolutions, height and weight. It also includes novelizations of the first six Advanced Generation episodes. A Ruin with a View, There's no Place Like Hoenn and You Never Can Taillow are combined into one story, collectively entitled "There's No Place Like Hoenn", while Get the Show on the Road!, In the Knicker of Time! and A Poached Ego! are all novelized separately.

2006

2006 Annual

(ISBN 1904329551) Contained the same profiles as the previous Annual, and novelizations of Maxxed Out!, Pros and Con Artists, Game Winning Assist and Fight for the Meteorite!.

2007

2007 Annual

(ISBN 1905302010) Contained a listing of all (at the time) 384 Pokémon in National Pokédex order, plus bonus profiles of Jirachi and Deoxys in the back. Also included maps of Kanto, Johto and Hoenn, and novelizations of Clamperl of Wisdom!, The Relicanth Really Can!, The Evolutionary War! and Training Wrecks.

2008

2008 Annual

Contained the same profiles as the previous Annual, minus Jirachi and Deoxys but also including profiles on some Generation IV Pokémon. Includes novelizations of Sweet Baby James, Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!, Duels of the Jungle! and Home is Where the Start Is!.

2009

2009 Annual

(ISBN 9781905302802) The first fully Generation IV Annual. It contained profiles of all 151 Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex, a bonus profile on Darkrai, and novelizations of Shapes of Things to Come!, Mutiny in the Bounty!, Cooking Up a Sweet Story! and All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go!.

2010

2010 Annual

(ISBN 9781906918132) Contains profiles of various Generation IV Pokémon, also has bonus pages with profiles and information about Shaymin's Sky Forme and Giratina's Origin Forme, and novelizations of Camping It Up!, Up Close And Personable!, Ghoul Daze!, and One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

2011

2011 Annual

Contains profiles of various Generation IV Pokémon, has novelizations of Dealing With Defensive Types!, Leading a Stray!, Steeling Peace of Mind!.

2012

2012 Annual

(ISBN 9781907602641) Contains profiles of various Generation V Pokémon and novelizations of A Sandile Gusher of Change!, The Battle Club And Tepig's Choice! and Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!

2013

2013 Annual

(ISBN 9781907602498) Contains profiles of various human characters appearing in the Best Wishes series. It also contains information on each Generation V Pokémon. It has novelizations of the anime episodes Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym! and Ash Versus The Champion!.

2014

2014 Annual

(ISBN 9781907602740) Contains profiles of various human characters appearing in the Best Wishes series. It also contains information on each Generation V Pokémon. It has novelizations of the anime episodes Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, Lost at the League! and Strong Strategy Steals the Show!.

The annual also comes with a paper version of Ash's hat that can be cut out and worn.

2015

2015 Annual

(ISBN 9781908152633) Contains profiles of various human characters appearing in XY series and Generation I, II, III, IV, V and VI Pokémon as well as a novelization of A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!. The word "standees" (concerning the free standees of the Pokémon Chespin, Fennekin and Chespin inside the annual) is misspelled on the front cover as "standess".

Other editions

New Character Special

New Character Special

(ISBN 9781902836546)

Summer Special Edition

(ISBN 1904329136) In addition to the regular Annuals, a Summer Special Edition was also published in 2002. It included a novelization of Pikachu's Vacation, Pokémon profiles of Raikou, Suicune and Celebi and the usual puzzles and games included in the regular annuals.

Errors

  • In the 2005 Annual, Rhyhorn's and Rhydon's pictures are reversed. This error was corrected in the 2006 edition. The same error occurs again in the 2011 edition on page 33.
  • In the 2014 Annual, the quiz on page 57 states Ash's Palpitoad is a Poison-type Pokémon.


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