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| '''Prima Games''' is a company that writes companion strategy guides to video games. Prima has written all the strategy guides for the Pokémon series. | | '''Prima Games''' is a subdivision of {{wp|Penguin Random House}} based in {{pmin|the United States}} that writes companion strategy guides to video games and tabletop games. Prima has written strategy guides for core series Pokémon games and most major spin-off games, known as Prima's Official Strategy Guides. |
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| =={{game|Red and Blue|s}}==
| | In 2007, when [[Nintendo Power]] announced that they would no longer be publishing strategy guides, they appointed Prima Games as the officially endorsed publisher of licensed strategy guides. In 2015, with the merger of parent companies {{wp|Penguin}} and {{wp|Random House}}, competitor [[Brady Publishing|BradyGames]] merged with Prima Games and now both jointly operate under the name Prima Games. |
| [[File:Redblue prima guide.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Red and Blue]] | |
| Two guides were made for these games. One featured {{p|Charizard}} on the cover; the other had {{p|Blastoise}}. Each guide offered a complete breakdown of [[Kanto]], including all cities, towns, routes and caves. Locations for all 150 Pokémon were given including their respective skills and statistics. A list of moves, and all available [[TM]] and [[HM]] locations was also given. Also included were a list of where to find items, tips on how to beat the [[Gym Leader]]s and maps of every location. This book was published on October 14, 1998.
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| =={{game|Yellow}}==
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| [[File:Yellow prima guide.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Yellow]]
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| This guide was published almost a year after the Red and Blue versions. On the cover was a picture of {{p|Pikachu}}. In addition to Yellow, the guide covered the other two versions of the Pokémon games available as well. This book was published on October 13, 1999.
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| =={{game|Gold and Silver|s}}==
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| [[File:Goldsilver prima guide.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Gold and Silver]] | |
| Only one guide was made for these games. On the cover were {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. The guide gave a complete explanation of all the new features, such as the [[Pokégear]]. Details of the time-of-day dependent events were covered, with information on Pokémon specific to certain times.
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| Locations of all TMs and HMs were given. Battle tactics for how to obtain all eight Gym Badges were also given. Tips on breeding, capturing, raising, and training the new Pokémon were explained. A sealed section that revealed all puzzles and mysteries was included in the book too. This book was published on October 11, 2000.
| | ==Pokémon strategy guides published by Prima Games== |
| | | [[File:Prima Guide Red.png|thumb|220px|[[Pokémon Red and Blue: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]], the first in the series]] |
| ===Pokémon Master Pokédex=== | | ===Core series=== |
| A second book was released to complement the Gold & Silver guide. It features {{p|Pichu}} on the cover and contains in-depth information about all of the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] Pokémon (excluding {{p|Celebi}})'s stats, learnsets, locations, evolution information, and information about breeding and [[baby Pokémon]]. There is also a section with information about the [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]].
| | * [[Pokémon Red and Blue: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | | * [[Pokémon Yellow: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| =={{game|Crystal}}==
| | * [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| [[File:Crystal prima guide.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Crystal]] | | * [[Pokémon Master Pokédex]] |
| This guide had a picture of {{p|Suicune}} on the cover. Quick-path walkthrough for Pokémon trainers on the move were given so the player could get to places faster. Complete maps and walkthroughs of the Johto and Kanto regions were shown. A comprehensive Pokédex containing Crystal moves, availability charts, and detailed stats for all 251 Pokémon were included. Every secret item location and puzzle solution was exposed in the book. Detailed Pokémon evolution and breeding tips were also a major part of the book. This book was published on July 24, 2001.
| | * [[Pokémon Crystal: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
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| | * [[Pokémon Gold Silver Crystal: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| =={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}==
| | * [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| [[File:Prima RS.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Ruby and Sapphire]] | | * [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| Only one guide was published for these games. On the cover were both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}. Included in the book were:
| | * [[Pokémon Emerald: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * Tips for winning the Pokémon Contests | | * [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Complete Pokédex]] |
| * Locations to all Secret Bases and Battle Towers | | * [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * Thorough Pokédex, featuring Ruby and Sapphire Pokémon, with locations, statistics, and skills | | ** [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokédex]] |
| * Strategy to win all 2-on-2 battles and beat all enemy Pokémon Trainers | | * [[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * Complete walkthrough of the vast new Pokémon world, including all cities, towns, streets, and dungeons | | * [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * Detailed moves list | | ** [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex]] |
| * Tips to capturing, evolving, and customizing one's Pokémon | | * [[Pokémon Black and White: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * Detailed charts for Technical and Hidden Machines | | ** [[Pokémon Black and White Pokédex]] |
| This book was published on March 25, 2003.
| | ** [[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White Versions: Official National Pokédex]] |
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| | * [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| =={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}==
| | ** [[Pokémon Black Version 2 & Pokémon White Version 2: The Official National Pokédex]] |
| [[File:Prima FRLG.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for FireRed and LeafGreen]] | | * [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Guidebook]] |
| On the cover of the book is {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{ga|Red}}, and {{ga|Leaf}}. The book includes:
| | ** [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]] |
| * Extensive strategy for new and veteran players. | | * [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: The Official Hoenn Region Strategy Guide]] |
| * Massive walkthrough with stats on every enemy | | ** [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: The Official National Pokédex]] |
| * Exclusive maps to help the player navigate each area | |
| * Detailed battle tactics
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| * Essential Pokédex, featuring stats and how to catch them | |
| This book was published on September 14, 2004.
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| =={{game|Emerald}}==
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| [[File:Prima E.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Emerald]] | |
| On the cover of this book is {{p|Rayquaza}}. This book included:
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| * Tips for collecting the 200 + 2 Pokémon to complete the Hoenn Pokédex | |
| * How to clear all 7 Battle Frontier arenas and get the Silver Symbols | |
| * Detailed walkthrough guides the player through story mode | |
| * Maps cover every region, including all-new, as-yet-unexplored areas | |
| * Field, battle, and Contest moves lists, plus items list | |
| * How to link Pokémon Emerald with Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Colosseum | |
| This book was published on April 26, 2005.
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| =={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}== | | ===Side series=== |
| [[File:Prima DP.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Diamond and Pearl]] | | * [[Pokémon Stadium: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| On the cover was {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, {{ga|Barry}}, the Gym Leaders of [[Sinnoh]], {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. This book included:
| | * [[Pokémon Stadium 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * A large poster with exclusive Pokémon art. | | * [[Pokémon Colosseum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| * Each area of the new Sinnoh region comprehensively covered so players will be able to find all the new Pokémon. | | * [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| This book was published April 22, 2007.
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| ===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokédex=== | | ===Spin-off games=== |
| This book was an expansion of the previous book. This guide had numerous Pokémon on the cover. The majority of the book is a Pokédex, but it also gives a guide of where to catch specific Pokémon after getting the [[National Pokédex]], as well as covering the [[Battle Zone]]. A poster of all the Pokémon known to the public ({{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} not included) was a bonus in the book.
| | * [[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)]] |
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| | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | * [[Pokémon Ranger: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | * [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | * [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| | * [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
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| =={{game|Platinum}}== | | ===Other=== |
| [[File:Prima Pt.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Platinum]] | | * [[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
| On the cover of the book are {{p|Giratina}}, Lucas, Dawn, Pearl, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Shaymin Sky Forme, and all of the Sinnoh [[Frontier Brains]].
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| The book included:
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| * Complete Pokédex fully details all available Pokémon. Providing stats, levels, learned moves, and more. Including the newest additions to the Pokémon roster (excluding {{p|Arceus}} and information about the {{p|Rotom}} events). | | * [http://www.primagames.com/ Official website] |
| * Full walkthrough with maps, covering each area with maps, screenshots, and text
| | * {{wp|Prima Games|Wikipedia article}} |
| * Details the main quest and all side quests
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| * Embossed cover
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| * Pokémon, item, and type data
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| * Two mini-posters with maps of the new areas
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| * Two pages of stickers featuring Ken Sugimori artwork
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| This book was released on March 22, 2009.
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| =={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}==
| | [[Category:Strategy guides|*]] |
| [[File:HGSSGuide.gif|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for HeartGold and SoulSilver]] | | [[Category:Companies]] |
| On the cover are {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Lyra}}, the Gym Leaders of [[Johto]], {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Lugia}}. This book primarily covers the pre-Elite Four part of the game for HeartGold and SoulSilver.
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| The book includes:
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| * Full walkthrough with maps, covering each area with maps, screenshots, and text
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| * Details the game up to the defeat of the Pokémon League
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| * A Pokédex showing details for the Pokémon that can be found in the Johto region
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| * A mini-poster with the area map
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| This book was released on March 14, 2010.
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| ===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex===
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| This book is an expansion of the first volume. It features a complete Pokédex of all 493 Pokémon, complete move lists, as well as the maps and strategy guides for the post-Elite Four areas of Kanto and the Battle Frontier. It also comes with a poster similar to the one from the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex. The major changes with this poster, is all the game sprites have been replaced with official artwork, and all the previous Pokémon that weren't on the previous poster (Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus), as well as the new Pokémon Formes introduced in Pokémon Platinum (excluding {{p|Rotom}}) have been included on this new poster which gave it a larger size than the previous poster. It was released on April 27, 2010.
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| =={{game|Black and White|s}}==
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| [[File:Black White Guide Cover.gif|thumb|right|150px|Prima's guide for Black and White]]
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| On the cover are {{ga|Hilbert}}, {{ga|Hilda}}, {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, and {{p|Zekrom}}. The book will cover the games up through the end of the main plot.
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| The book includes:
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| * Full walkthrough with maps, covering each area with maps, screenshots, and text
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| * Details the game up to the defeat of the Pokémon League and Team Plasma
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| * A mini-poster with the area map and type match-up chart | |
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| A collector's edition was also released which in addition the previously listed features, also includes a full [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] listing. The collector's edition will feature a hard cover with a special lenticular cover featuring Reshiram and Zekrom.
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| Both editions were released on March 6, 2011.
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| ===Pokémon Black and White Pokédex===
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| The second volume contains a full Unova Pokédex listing, including {{p|Victini}}. The cover displays many Generation V Pokémon, including the final forms of the Unova Starter Pokémon. Unlike previous second volume books, this one did not contain a full National Pokédex listing, and many of the charts cover only the Unova Pokédex. A bonus poster containing all 152 Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex was included.
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| It covers how to complete the Unova Pokédex, wireless communications, using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the Pokémon Global Link, competitive battle strategies, the Battle Subway and Pokémon Musical. It was released on April 25, 2011.
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| ==Additional cover art==
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| File:DPPokedexGuide.gif|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokédex guide
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| File:HGSSPokedex.jpg|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex guide
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| File:Black White Volume 2.gif|Pokémon Black and White Pokédex guide
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| File:TimeDarknessGuide.gif|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] guide
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| File:SkyGuide.gif|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] guide
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| File:ShadowsAlmiaGuide.gif|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] guide
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| File:Guardian Signs Guide cover.jpg|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] guide
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| File:PokePark Guide.jpg|[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] guide
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| </gallery>
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