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title=Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook| | title=Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook| | ||
image= | image=Pokémon_Sinnoh_Handbook.png| | ||
image_size=250px| | image_size=250px| | ||
ISBN= | ISBN=978-0-545-00072-7| | ||
publisher=[[Scholastic]]| | publisher=[[Image:Scholastic logo.png|164px]]| | ||
author=[[Tracey West]], [[Katherine Noll]] | | author=[[Tracey West]], [[Katherine Noll]] | | ||
published=September 2007 | | published=September 2007 | | ||
previous=[[Pokémon Kanto Handbook]] | | |||
next=[[Pokémon Ultimate Handbook]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook''''' by [[Tracey West]] and Katherine Noll is | '''''Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook''''' by [[Tracey West]] and [[Katherine Noll]] is an edition of the ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'' series that was published in September 2007. It served as a paper form of the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and contained an entry for all the [[Generation IV]] Pokémon. The front cover has pictures of the starter Pokémon ({{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Turtwig}}) that one can choose from in the Diamond and Pearl games. There was a shorter version for schools serviced by [[Scholastic]]; it omitted Pokémon found only in {{v2|Platinum}} and the [[legendary Pokémon]] not found in [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|either regional Pokédex]] ({{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, etc.). | ||
==Entries== | ==Entries== | ||
Each | Each Pokémon either shares its page of the book with another or is by itself. Each entry has the Pokémon's summary, picture, and evolution chain. | ||
===Name=== | ===Name=== | ||
Each entry is topped with a large red box | Each entry is topped with a large red box that has the Pokémon's name and {{pkmn|category}} (e.g. Shield Pokémon for {{p|Bastiodon}}). | ||
===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
On the side of the pages, the entries list the following stats: | On the side of the pages, the entries list the following stats: | ||
# Name pronunciation | # Name pronunciation | ||
# Techniques (the basic and most commonly used [[ | # Techniques (the basic and most commonly used [[move]]s of that Pokémon) | ||
# [[ | # [[Type]] | ||
# [[List of Pokémon by height|Height]] (in feet and inches) | # [[List of Pokémon by height|Height]] (in feet and inches) | ||
# [[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]] (in pounds) | # [[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]] (in pounds) | ||
===Evolution chain=== | ===Evolution chain=== | ||
At the very bottom of | At the very bottom of each Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary family. Pokémon that do not evolve instead have the words "DOES NOT EVOLVE". | ||
==Other content== | ==Other content== | ||
The book | The book has an introduction, a guide to the layout of the entries, an introduction to the Sinnoh region, an appendix about {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Dawn}} and their current Pokémon (as of ''[[DP019|Twice Smitten, Once Shy]]''), and a poster of all the Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] as of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
*{{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}}'s [[ | * {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}}'s pages incorrectly label their [[Pokémon category|categories]] as "Psychic Pokémon" instead of "Psi Pokémon." | ||
*{{m| | * {{m|Double Hit}}, {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Nasty Plot}}, and {{m|Last Resort}} are missing from {{p|Aipom}}'s page. | ||
*{{p|Cherubi}}'s page | * {{p|Blissey}}'s page is missing its weight. | ||
*{{ | * {{p|Cherubi}}'s page features the move {{m|SolarBeam}} twice. | ||
* {{p|Garchomp}}'s moves include {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Payback}}, and {{m|Dark Pulse}}, none of which it can learn. | |||
* | * Though the Pokémon are supposed to be listed in alphabetical order, {{p|Gastrodon}} is listed before {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Steelix}} is listed before {{p|Spiritomb}}. | ||
* | * {{p|Geodude}}'s page misspells {{m|Stone Edge}} as "Stone ''Eye''." | ||
*All instances of {{m|Guard Swap}} are listed as {{DL|Battle item|Guard Spec}}. | * {{p|Golduck}}'s page implies that {{Ash}} battled {{ho|Katie}} twice, whereas he only battled her once (but over the course of two episodes). | ||
* | * {{m|Bug Buzz}} is listed as "Big Buzz" on {{p|Kricketune}} and {{p|Mothim}}'s pages. | ||
*{{p|Murkrow}}'s page lists a non-existent move, "Repeat" | * All instances of {{m|Guard Swap}} are listed as {{DL|Battle item|Guard Spec|Guard ''Spec''}}. | ||
* | * {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s page misspells {{m|Future Sight}} as "Future ''Site''." | ||
* {{p|Murkrow}}'s page lists a non-existent move, "Repeat." | |||
* {{p|Palkia}}'s page lists {{m|Spacial Rend}} as "''Spatial'' Rend." | |||
* {{p|Snover}}'s page lists its type as "{{2t|Ice|Grass}}" instead of "{{2t|Grass|Ice}}." | |||
*{{p|Snover}}'s | |||
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{{Project Merchandise notice|book}} | {{Project Merchandise notice|book}} | ||
[[Category:Guide books]] | [[Category:Guide books]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 4 January 2016
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| ISBN: | 978-0-545-00072-7 |
| Published: | September 2007 |
| Publisher: | 
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| Author: | Tracey West, Katherine Noll |
| Preceded By: | Pokémon Kanto Handbook |
| Succeeded By: | Pokémon Ultimate Handbook |
Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook by Tracey West and Katherine Noll is an edition of the The Official Pokémon Handbook series that was published in September 2007. It served as a paper form of the Sinnoh Pokédex from Diamond and Pearl and contained an entry for all the Generation IV Pokémon. The front cover has pictures of the starter Pokémon (Chimchar, Piplup, and Turtwig) that one can choose from in the Diamond and Pearl games. There was a shorter version for schools serviced by Scholastic; it omitted Pokémon found only in Platinum and the legendary Pokémon not found in either regional Pokédex (Cresselia, Shaymin, etc.).
Entries
Each Pokémon either shares its page of the book with another or is by itself. Each entry has the Pokémon's summary, picture, and evolution chain.
Name
Each entry is topped with a large red box that has the Pokémon's name and category (e.g. Shield Pokémon for Bastiodon).
Stats
On the side of the pages, the entries list the following stats:
- Name pronunciation
- Techniques (the basic and most commonly used moves of that Pokémon)
- Type
- Height (in feet and inches)
- Weight (in pounds)
Evolution chain
At the very bottom of each Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary family. Pokémon that do not evolve instead have the words "DOES NOT EVOLVE".
Other content
The book has an introduction, a guide to the layout of the entries, an introduction to the Sinnoh region, an appendix about Ash, Brock, Dawn and their current Pokémon (as of Twice Smitten, Once Shy), and a poster of all the Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex as of Diamond and Pearl.
Trivia
Errors
- Abra and Alakazam's pages incorrectly label their categories as "Psychic Pokémon" instead of "Psi Pokémon."
- Double Hit, Fling, Nasty Plot, and Last Resort are missing from Aipom's page.
- Blissey's page is missing its weight.
- Cherubi's page features the move SolarBeam twice.
- Garchomp's moves include Sucker Punch, Payback, and Dark Pulse, none of which it can learn.
- Though the Pokémon are supposed to be listed in alphabetical order, Gastrodon is listed before Gastly and Steelix is listed before Spiritomb.
- Geodude's page misspells Stone Edge as "Stone Eye."
- Golduck's page implies that Ash battled Katie twice, whereas he only battled her once (but over the course of two episodes).
- Bug Buzz is listed as "Big Buzz" on Kricketune and Mothim's pages.
- All instances of Guard Swap are listed as Guard Spec.
- Mr. Mime's page misspells Future Sight as "Future Site."
- Murkrow's page lists a non-existent move, "Repeat."
- Palkia's page lists Spacial Rend as "Spatial Rend."
- Snover's page lists its type as "Ice/Grass" instead of "Grass/Ice."
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