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The '''''Pokémon Essential Handbook''''' by Cris Silvestri (ISBN 978-0545427715) is an edition of ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'' series that was published by {{wp|Scholastic}} on August 1, 2012. It serves as a paper form of the [[National Pokédex]] for all 646 Pokémon known at the time in alphabetical order. It is 366 pages long.
The '''''Pokémon Essential Handbook''''' by Cris Silvestri is an edition of ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'' series that was published by {{wp|Scholastic}} on August 1, 2012. It serves as a paper form of the [[National Pokédex]] for all 646 Pokémon known at the time in alphabetical order. It is 366 pages long.
 
==Blurb==
:''Your comprehensive guide''
:''to over '''640''' Pokémon!''
 
:''{{p|Azelf}} and {{p|Zekrom}}...''
:''{{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Yanma}}...''
:''{{p|Cascoon}} and {{p|Xatu}}...''
:''Plus hundreds more!''
 
:''[[Legendary Pokémon]], {{type|Bug}}s, {{type|Water}}s, and every''
:''Pokémon in between. This book has got it all! It's jam-packed''
:''with insider info on your favorites from every region.''
 
:''So what are you waiting for?''
:''Let's begin your training!''


==Entries==
==Entries==
The entries for each Pokémon are in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon.  
The entries for each Pokémon are in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon.


===Name===
===Name===
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# Pronunciation
# Pronunciation
# Possible [[Moves]] (moves the Pokémon will learn by leveling up)
# Possible [[Move]]s (moves the Pokémon will learn by leveling up)
# [[Type]]
# [[Type]]
# Height and weight
# Height and weight
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===Image and other information===
===Image and other information===
Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page with "flavor text" under its name. A legendary Pokémon's page is noted with the words "Legendary" or "Mythical" around its picture.
Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page with "flavor text" under its name. A Legendary or Mythical Pokémon's page is noted with the words "Legendary" or "Mythical" around its picture.


===Evolution chain===
===Evolution chain===
At the very bottom of a Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary family. Pokémon that do not evolve do not have an evolution chain. A Pokémon that is on one side of a [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolution]] will show itself, and the Pokémon it evolved from, but not the other side of the branch.
At the very bottom of a Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary family. Pokémon that do not evolve do not have an evolution chain. A Pokémon that is on one side of a [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolution]] will show itself, and the Pokémon it evolved from, but not the other side of the branch.
==Errors==
* {{p|Dragonair}}'s height is listed as 31'01" instead of 13'01".
* {{p|Dusknoir}}'s region is listed as Hoenn instead of Sinnoh.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme is listed as 14'09" (like its Altered Forme) instead of 22'08".
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Revision as of 23:47, 30 May 2016

'Pokémon Essential Handbook'
Pokémon Essential Handbook Cover.jpg
ISBN: 978-0545427715
Published: August 1, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic logo.png
Author: Cris Silvestri
Preceded By: Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Handbook
Succeeded By: Pokémon Kalos Region Handbook

The Pokémon Essential Handbook by Cris Silvestri is an edition of The Official Pokémon Handbook series that was published by Scholastic on August 1, 2012. It serves as a paper form of the National Pokédex for all 646 Pokémon known at the time in alphabetical order. It is 366 pages long.

Blurb

Your comprehensive guide
to over 640 Pokémon!
Azelf and Zekrom...
Bulbasaur and Yanma...
Cascoon and Xatu...
Plus hundreds more!
Legendary Pokémon, Bug-types, Water-types, and every
Pokémon in between. This book has got it all! It's jam-packed
with insider info on your favorites from every region.
So what are you waiting for?
Let's begin your training!

Entries

The entries for each Pokémon are in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon.

Name

Each entry is topped with a large, trapezoidal bar colored orange, purple, red, blue, or green. Like the handbook's predecessor, Pokémon Ultimate Handbook, these bars have both the Pokémon's name and species name inside. However, unlike the Ultimate Handbook, the color of the bars depends on the first letter of the Pokémon's name instead of its type, preferring to group Pokémon by name.

Stats

Each Pokémon has the following stats below its name:

  1. Pronunciation
  2. Possible Moves (moves the Pokémon will learn by leveling up)
  3. Type
  4. Height and weight
  5. Region it was first discovered in (either Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, or Unova)

Image and other information

Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page with "flavor text" under its name. A Legendary or Mythical Pokémon's page is noted with the words "Legendary" or "Mythical" around its picture.

Evolution chain

At the very bottom of a Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary family. Pokémon that do not evolve do not have an evolution chain. A Pokémon that is on one side of a branched evolution will show itself, and the Pokémon it evolved from, but not the other side of the branch.

Errors

  • Dragonair's height is listed as 31'01" instead of 13'01".
  • Dusknoir's region is listed as Hoenn instead of Sinnoh.
  • Giratina's Origin Forme is listed as 14'09" (like its Altered Forme) instead of 22'08".


Game guides: Official Pokémon TCG Perfect GuidePokémon Card GB Final Tactical Book
Pokémon Trainer's Survival GuidePokémon Trainer's Guide
Pokémon Pocket Trainer's Guide
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescuer's GuidePokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide
Anime guides: All Movies Perfect GuideAmazing Pokémon GuidebookElement Pokédex series
Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate FanPokémon: Greatest BattlesPokémon Hall of Fame
Pokémon: Sinnoh Hall of FamePokémon Top 10 HandbookPokémon Visual Guide • Pokémon Visual Companion (123)
World of SinnohThe Official Adventure GuidePokémon Movie CompanionTraining ManualFirst Partner Handbook
Official Pokémon PokédexEvolution ManualGym Battle Guidebook
Cross-media guides: Beckett Unofficial Guide To Pokémon Diamond & PearlThe Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide
Legendary Pokémon: The Essential Guide - Sinnoh EditionPokémon: Kalos Beginner's Handbook
The Official Pokémon Handbook (234KantoJohtoSinnohUltimateBlack/White
EssentialKalosDeluxe EssentialClassic Collector'sAlolaSuper Deluxe EssentialGalar
Super Extra Deluxe EssentialScarlet & VioletSuper Duper Extra Deluxe Essential)
Pokémon AnnualOfficial Guide to Legendary and Mythical PokémonLegendary and Mythical Guidebook: Deluxe Edition
Case Files (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu)


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