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:''Zukan redirects here. For Japanese figures named after the Pokédex, see [[Pokémon Zukan figures]]. For the guidebook localized as Pokémon Zukan in English media, see [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]].''
:''Dex and DEX redirect here. For the [[Pokémon Masters EX]] feature, see [[Dex (Masters)]]. For the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion abbreviated as DEX, see [[Dark Explorers (TCG)]].
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[[File:Pokédex logo.png|thumb|250px|Pokédex logo]]
The '''Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|図鑑|ずかん}}''' ''illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia'') is an invaluable tool to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Pokémon world]]. It gives information about all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the world that are contained in its database, although it differs in how it acquires and presents information over the different media. However, they are also only given to a few Trainers at a time, generally to the ones that are felt to have exceptional potential and skill. [[Regional Pokédex]]es give information about Pokémon native to a particular [[region]], while the [[National Pokédex]] records information about all known Pokémon. [[Professor Laventon]] is the first known researcher<ref group="lower-alpha">Although the Hisui Pokédex is the earliest specifically known example of a Pokédex, Laventon asserts that "We in the field call such a catalog a Pokédex", suggesting that it is at least a preexisting concept with some broader acceptance.</ref> to have compiled an analog Pokédex in the form of a bound volume, while the digital version of it is a more recent invention created by [[Professor Oak]].

==In the core series games==
[[File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|[[Rotom Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
The modern Pokédex is a handheld electronic encyclopedia device; one which is capable of recording and retaining information of the various Pokémon of the world. In order to accomplish Professor Oak's goal of a complete Pokémon database, the Pokédex is designed to find and record data on each Pokémon the Trainer meets. Pokémon are added to the Pokédex simply by encountering them in battle or, sometimes, by seeing a picture of the Pokémon. However, detailed entries are not recorded until the player obtains the Pokémon, such as through [[Caught Pokémon|catching]], [[Evolution|evolving]], {{pkmn|breeding}}, {{pkmn2|gift}}s, or [[trade]]s.

===Models===
According to the [[TCG]], the Pokédex models with known names are: HANDY505{{sup/1|RBY}}, HANDY808{{sup/2|GSC}}, HANDY909{{sup/3|FRLG}}, and HANDY910is{{sup/4|DPPt}}.

Handy808, the model used in [[Generation II]], has four modes: New Pokédex Mode, Old Pokédex Mode, A to Z Mode and [[Unown Mode]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for girls, the in-game interface does not reflect this.

[[National Mode]] is an upgrade to the Handy909, Handy910is, Hoenn Pokédex{{sup/3|RSE}}, Johto{{sup/4|HGSS}} and Unova Pokédex models.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, extra Pokédex skins could be downloaded through the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. There were a total of seven downloadable skins, but only a maximum of five skins were made available for each gender of the {{player}}:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center;"
|-
| Unova Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Kanto Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Hugh Style{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|-
| Bianca Style
|-
| Cheren Style
|}

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is card-shaped and has a holographic center that is visible when the two ends are separated. It has access to [[Kalos]]' [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Central, Coastal and Mountain Pokédex]]es. Kalos' Pokédex was the last to receive a National Pokédex upgrade.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex consists of a device specially-designed to be inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}}, an innovation that gives the Pokédex its own personality and is intended as a new way for humans and Pokémon to communicate. The [[Rotom Dex]] is a rare model even in [[Alola]]. It was developed by [[Clemont]]. In Addition to an entire regional Pokédex, the Rotom Pokédex also contains a listing of Pokémon per an island.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the Pokédex is an application [[Sonia]] installs in the player's [[Rotom Phone]] after she is met for the first time. Additionally, when the player first arrives in the [[Isle of Armor]] or [[Crown Tundra]], a {{tc|doctor}} will install the [[regional Pokédex]] for that area on the player's Rotom Phone. The phone case can be seen coming in different colors, although the player's case will be orange.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Pokédex visually and functionally works how it did in Diamond and Pearl, however the interface was changed for optimization on a TV rather than the Nintendo DS's dual-screen layout.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, due to taking place in the past, the [[Hisui]] Pokédex appears to be the least advanced out of all current Pokédex models, simply being a book rather than an electronic device. The Pokédex has its own set of [[Unown Research Notes|research notes]] focusing on {{p|Unown}} acting as a separate page. The Pokédex could also be split into each of Hisui's five sub-regions. The Pokédex's appearance will change and appear damaged the more entries that are filled out. Additionally, the player's [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|rank]] is tracked on the book's cover.

The [[Paldea]] Regional Pokédex takes on the appearance of a digital bookshelf, with the Pokémon's entries being books. It is another app for the player's [[Rotom Phone]]. Seeing the Pokémon creates a blank covered book and registering them as captured gives a photographic cover to the book. Pokémon entries adjacent to seen Pokémon are shown as blank spaces, but can be selected to reveal a silhouette and the location of the Pokémon. This particular iteration of the Pokédex was invented by [[Jacq]]. The player can change the phone case of their Rotom Phone and the aesthetic of the Pokédex app and map will reflect this.

In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] makes its third appearance with the Pokédex being an app like in the previous versions. In addition to the usual, [[Lumiose City|Lumiose]] Pokédex, there is also a Mega Evolution Pokédex and a [[Hyperspace Lumiose|Hyperspace]] Pokédex.

===List of Pokémon===
The list design has varied between [[generation]]s:

* From [[Generation I]] to [[Generation III]], and from {{LGPE}} onwards, the Pokédex list is displayed as a single page.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the top screen.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, and Y}}, the top screen displays the Pokémon entry and bottom screen displays the Pokédex list.
* In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, the list is displayed on the right side of both screens with the selected Pokémon's sprite occupying the left side of the bottom screen.
* In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the bottom screen.

In several [[core series]] games, simply pressing A on a Pokémon listed in the Pokédex opens its Pokédex entry. In Generation I, this is known as the "Data" option. In some games, this is known as "Details" or "See Details".

In [[Generation I]]'s Pokédex, the entries are simple and each individual section can be accessed directly from the listing. From [[Generation II]] onwards, selecting a Pokémon displays the entry in a new screen from which the other sections can be selected.

The number of caught and seen Pokémon is displayed together with the list of Pokémon. From {{g|Sun and Moon}} onwards, it also displays the total percentage of Pokédex completion. The player can also scan QR codes to add Pokémon they haven't encountered yet to the Pokédex, allowing them to check the Pokémon's location.

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there is an [[Unown Mode]] available. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is a Key Item rather than part of the Pokédex. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the player has the ability to open an [[Unown]] Pokédex by pressing the Y button when the Pokédex's cover is shown.

====Ordering systems====
In each game, the Pokémon are ordered by default in the respective [[regional Pokédex]] order. From [[Generation II]] to [[Generation VI]], the [[National Pokédex]] (which includes all the available Pokémon to date) can be obtained by several means, depending on the game.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, there is the option to list Pokémon in alphabetical order.

From [[Generation III]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there is the option to list Pokémon by [[height]] (tallest or smallest), as well as [[weight]] (heaviest or lightest)

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is separated into three categories: Central Kalos (the first one unlocked), Coastal Kalos (unlocked by [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon entering {{rt|8|Kalos}}), and Mountain Kalos (unlocked by Sina and Dexio in the gate between [[Coumarine City]] and {{rt|13|Kalos}}, after beating [[Ramos]]), and each category has a different icon in the Pokédex menu. The Coastal Pokédex is represented by a blue stripe on the left side of a pentagon, the Central Pokédex is represented by a white stripe down the middle of a pentagon, and the Mountain Pokédex is represented by a red stripe on the right side of a pentagon. The symbol for the National Pokédex is a {{i|Poké Ball}}. In those games, the National Pokédex has color codes used to represent Pokémon introduced in each generation: red for Generation I, yellow for Generation II, green for Generation III, blue for Generation IV, pink for Generation V, and silver for Generation VI.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Alola Pokédex is divided into several categories, with a section for each of the four main islands of the region.

No Pokémon is found in multiple sections of the Kalos Pokédex, but some are found in multiple sections of the Alola Pokédex.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Hisui's features different sections of Pokémon organization by separating them by area or within the entire Hisui region. In this game, a majority of the Pokémon in this Pokédex are shared with the Pokédex in Platinum, as both games take place in the Sinnoh Region.

====Search and additional lists====
In the [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games, there was no search function, although it was possible to search Pokémon in the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}} from the {{g|Stadium series}}.

The search function available in all core series from [[Generation II]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there are separate lists of Pokémon instead of a search function. From Generation II to V, it was only possible to search for Pokémon that have been caught; in [[Generation VI]], the ability to search for Pokémon that are not caught was added.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, except in FireRed and LeafGreen, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[type]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by type.

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, as well as Generations {{gen|V}}-{{gen|VII}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by color|color]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by color.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is possible to search Pokémon by the first letter of the name.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen only, there are lists of Pokémon according to their [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitat]].

From [[Generation IV]] to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is possible to search Pokémon from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]].

In {{B2W2}}, after defeating [[Cheren]] for the first time, [[Bianca]] will upgrade the player's Pokédex with the [[Habitat List]], showing which Pokémon the player has already seen in the selected location, either normally, by finding in the water or via fishing rod (the latter two available later). If all Pokémon available in that place that are available via one of these three ways are seen (such as {{p|Purrloin}} and {{p|Patrat}} for tall grass on {{rt|19|Unova}}), the reference to the location in such way is marked with a [[Poké Ball]]-like stamp; after catching all Pokémon that are found via one of these three ways in current place, it gets marked with a colored Poké Ball-like stamp. It is not possible to use the Search Function in the Habitat List mode of the Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, only the currently set form of a Pokémon will be considered by the Pokédex when sorting and searching. All other forms will be ignored, and the form setting will not change to make the Pokémon match the search criteria. If the form is changed in the entry and the Pokémon either no longer matches the search criteria or belongs in a different place in the list, its entry will vanish or move according to its new form.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is also an option to search for Pokémon whose [[Mega Evolution]] form or {{shiny}} appearance have been registered. From this game onwards, all forms of a Pokémon registered will be taken in account when sorting and searching, even if they aren't the currently set form.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search for Pokémon whose [[Alolan form]] has been seen.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the search/sorting function is only available in the Alola Pokédex proper, not in the Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni Island Pokédexes.


===Entries===
{{main|Pokédex entry}}

A Pokédex entry typically describe a Pokémon in only two or three sentences. They may give background information on the habitat or activities of a Pokémon in the wild or other information on the Pokémon's history or anatomy. Pokédex entries also include height, weight, [[cry]], [[footprint]] (prior to [[Generation VI]]), location, other forms, and a picture of the Pokémon.

===Evaluation===
There are various mechanisms to evaluate the number of Pokémon in the Pokédex. These mechanisms will display a quote relating to the number of Pokémon seen or caught, often including a hint to the player of how to progress.

In all games in which [[Professor Oak]] appears, he will evaluate the player's Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon they have caught. In games which feature the [[National Pokédex]], Oak's evaluation takes this into account, but in a different way according to the game:
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Oak gives specific quotes according to the number of Pokémon caught in the regional Pokédex, and a general quote according to whether they have completed the National Pokédex or not
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Oak will only comment on the National Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Oak will comment on both the regional and National Pokédexes, according to the number of Pokémon caught

In the [[Hoenn]]-based games, [[Professor Birch]] will evaluate the player's Pokédex:
* In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Birch comments on the regional Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught, but only after [[Wally]] catches a {{p|Ralts}}. He will also give the number of Pokémon caught in the National dex, after it is obtained
* In {{game|Emerald}}, it works the same as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, except that Birch will start to evaluate after the player gets the [[PokéNav]]
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Birch will comment on the regional Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon seen, and the national Pokédex according to the number caught

In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, as well as Oak evaluating the National dex as noted above, [[Professor Rowan]] will also evaluate the regional dex according to the number seen.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, [[Professor Juniper]] will evaluate the regional Pokédex according to both seen and caught Pokémon, while [[Cedric Juniper]] will evaluate the National Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will evaluate all three regional Pokédexes according to seen Pokémon, and the National Pokédex according to caught Pokémon.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the [[Rotom Pokédex]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in each of the four islands as well as in [[Alola]] as a whole.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in the main area of Galar, the [[Isle of Armor]], and the [[Crown Tundra]].

===Completion===
[[File:Diploma RB.png|thumb|Diploma awarded in Red and Blue]]
Completing the Pokédex is a common goal of Trainers and carries with it much esteem due to its difficulty, which has gradually escalated due to the fact that around 100 new Pokémon are introduced with each new generation. However, this is mitigated to a degree by new features added to the games, such as Wi-Fi and the [[Global Trade System]] in [[Generation IV]], and a less restrictive trading system (between PC boxes instead of only active teams) in [[Generation V]]. The exclusion of event Pokémon as a requirement for completing the Pokédex also makes it possible for people with no access to event distributions to complete the Pokédex.

====Diploma====
[[File:XY National Diploma.png|thumb|left|250px|The diploma awarded for the completion of the [[National Pokédex]] in {{pkmn|X and Y}}]]
{{main|Diploma}}

The in-game rewards are usually a congratulations from the director's avatar and a [[diploma]], usually one for completing the regional Pokédex and one for the National Pokédex. In {{v2|Emerald}}, the player could choose from one of the Johto [[first partner Pokémon]] for completing the Hoenn Dex. The completion of the Pokédex also usually allows the player to upgrade their {{ga|Trainer Card}}.

In Generations I to III, the completion of the regional Pokédex is tracked by how many Pokémon the player has caught. However, in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{v2|Platinum}}, the regional Pokédex is tracked simply by how many Pokémon the player has seen. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, though, it again registers only Pokémon that have been caught. In Generation V, though [[Professor Juniper]] originally evaluates the player's regional Pokédex based on the Pokémon the player has seen, they may still only receive a diploma after having caught all regional Pokémon. Completion of the National Pokédex is always based only on the number of Pokémon caught.

=====Displaying the diploma=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the diploma will appear on the shelf in the player's bedroom.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the diplomas given by the director can be displayed in the player's [[Secret Base]] and can be viewed in the same way as when obtaining it from the director. Other players visiting the secret base cannot see the full image on the diplomas, but instead will view it as an "impressive certificate".

====Oval Charm====
{{main|Oval Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, once the player has caught all of the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex, Professor Juniper will give the player an [[Oval Charm]] which increases the chances of finding [[Pokémon Egg]]s at the [[Pokémon Day Care]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will reward the player with an Oval Charm upon seeing all Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex, except for {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Professor Birch]] will reward the player with an [[Oval Charm]] upon seeing all Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex, except for {{p|Jirachi}}.

====Shiny Charm====
{{main|Shiny Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, when the player completes the [[National Pokédex]], Professor Juniper gives the player a [[Shiny Charm]], which increases the chances of encountering and hatching [[Shiny Pokémon]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, upon completing the National Pokédex, the player will receive a Shiny Charm from Sycamore.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, should the player complete the National Pokédex, [[Professor Birch]] will also reward the player with a Shiny Charm.

====Other prizes====
In {{B2W2}}, once all the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex have been seen, Professor Juniper presents the player a [[Permit]], allowing access to the [[Nature Preserve]].

===Acquisition===
====Pokédex====
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from [[Professor Oak]] after delivering him his [[Parcel]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the [[Mystery Egg]] from [[Mr. Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from [[Professor Birch]] after defeating {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after delivering him his Parcel)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from [[Professor Rowan]] after obtaining a [[first partner Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the Mystery Egg from Mr. Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{DL|Nuvema Town|Juniper Pokémon Lab}} (from [[Professor Juniper]] after battling [[Bianca]] and [[Cheren]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Aspertia City]] (from Bianca after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Aquacorde Town]] (from [[Trevor]] after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from Professor Birch after defeating Brendan/May for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Iki Town]] (from [[Professor Kukui]] after saving [[Nebby]] at [[Mahalo Trail]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after obtaining a {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Wedgehurst]] (from [[Sonia]] when visiting [[Professor Magnolia]]'s Pokémon Research Lab for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from Professor Rowan after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| [[Jubilife Village]] (from [[Professor Laventon]] after completing {{DL|Task|Missions|The Basics of Crafting}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Cabo Poco]] (from [[Nemona]] after battling her for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| [[Vert District]] [[Pokémon Center]] (from the [[Pokémon Center lady|Pokémon Center Clerk]] upon speaking to her for the first time)
|}
|}

====Upgrades====
:''For the National Pokédex upgrade locations, see [[National Pokédex]]''
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| '''[[Unown Mode]]''': [[Ruins of Alph]] (from a {{tc|Scientist}} outside the ruins after catching at least three different {{form|Unown|forms}} of {{p|Unown}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Canalave City]] (from Professor Rowan's [[Professor's assistant|assistant]] in the [[gate]]) '''[[Foreign Pokédex entries]]''': {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} (from the Meister)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Mistralton City]] (from [[Cedric Juniper]] upon passing by the [[Pokémon Center]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| '''[[Habitat List]]''': [[Floccesy Town]] (from Bianca after earning the {{badge|Basic}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| '''Coastal Kalos Pokédex''': {{rt|8|Kalos}} (from [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon first entering the route) '''Mountain Kalos Pokédex''': [[Coumarine City]] (from Sina and Dexio in the gate after earning the {{badge|Plant}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| '''[[Rotom Pokédex]]''': {{rt|1|Alola}} (from Professor Kukui at the Pokémon Research Lab on the player's first visit) '''Akala Pokédex''': [[Heahea City]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Heahea Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}} (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Ula'ula Pokédex''': [[Malie City]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Poni Pokédex''': [[Seafolk Village]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]]''': [[Fields of Honor|Armor Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]]''': [[Slippery Slope|Crown Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]]''': [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} (from [[Jacq]] upon meeting [[Briar]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]''': [[Savanna Biome]] (from [[Cyrano]] upon visiting the [[Terarium]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Hyperspace Pokédex number|Hyperspace Pokédex]]''': [[Hotel Z]] (from [[Mable]] after visiting [[Hyperspace Lumiose]] for the first time)
|}
|}

===Gallery===
====Interface====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Interface for different types of Pokémon from SM/USUM (such as Legendaries)}}
=====Game Boy and Game Boy Color=====
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! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex interface GSC.png]]
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! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
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=====Game Boy Advance=====
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! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex E.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex FRLG list.png|x144px]]
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! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
|}

=====Nintendo DS=====
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! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex DP.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Pt.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BW.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex B2W2.png|160px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
|}

=====Nintendo 3DS=====
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|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex XY.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex ORAS.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SM.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon X and Y|XY}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{alola color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}
|}

=====Nintendo Switch=====
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|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PE.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SwSh.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|LGPE}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{galar color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield|SwSh}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BDSP.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PLA.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BDSP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hisui color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex SV.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex ZA.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|SV}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Lumiose color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|ZA}}
|}

====Sprites====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex Platinum.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex m Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex f Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Rotom Pokédex Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|3px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Selected.png|60px]] [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Off.png|60px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Bag Pokédex LA Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|30px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex SV.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Paldea Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Kitakami Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Blueberry Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| Male player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Female player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Menu icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| {{color2|fff|Paldea}}, {{color2|fff|Kitakami}}, and {{color2|fff|Blueberry Academy}} Pokédex icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

====Artwork====
<gallery>
File:RG Pokédex.png|The [[Kanto]] Pokédex in {{game|Red and Green|s}}
File:Gen I Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in [[Generation I]]
File:Pokédex GSC.png|The [[Johto]] Pokédex in [[Generation II]]
File:RSE Pokédex.png|The [[Hoenn]] Pokédex in [[Generation III]]
File:Pokédex FRLG.png|The Kanto Pokédex in Generation III
File:DP Pokédex.png|The [[Sinnoh]] Pokédex in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
File:Pt Pokédex.png|The Sinnoh Pokédex in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Pokédex HGSS m.png|The male Johto Pokédex in [[Generation IV]]
File:Pokédex HGSS f.png|The female Johto Pokédex in Generation IV
File:Pokédex BW art.png|The male and female [[Unova]] Pokédexes in [[Generation V]]
File:XY Pokédex.png|The [[Kalos]] Pokédex in [[Generation VI]]
File:ORAS Pokédex.png|The Hoenn Pokédex in Generation VI
File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|The [[Alola]] [[Rotom Pokédex]] in [[Generation VII]]
File:LGPE Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in Generation VII
File:479Rotom-Phone.png|The [[Galar]] [[Rotom Phone]] in [[Generation VIII]]
File:479Rotom-Phone 2.png|The Galar Rotom Phone
File:LA Pokédex.png|The [[Hisui]] Pokédex in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|The [[Paldea]] Rotom Phone in [[Generation IX]]
</gallery>

====Concept art====
<gallery>
File:Pokédex ORAS concept art.jpg|{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art.png|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art 2.jpg|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:Pokédex LGPE concept art.jpg|{{LGPE}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept art.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept sketch.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
{{main|Pokédex (Stadium)}}
The Pokédex is available in all games of the {{g|Stadium series}}. It includes a 3D visualization of the Pokédex from [[core series]] games connected via [[Transfer Pak]]. The Pokédex is seen as a dual-screen computer at the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, with the exception of the Japanese Pokémon Stadium.

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! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium JP Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium 2 Pokédex list.png|200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)|StadiumJPN}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|}

===Pokémon Bank===
[[Pokémon Bank]]'s National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]] (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola]] Pokédex orders. While the application has since been updated to be compatible with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and later, {{g|HOME}}, the Pokédex was never updated to include the Pokémon and Pokédex from the former two games.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Bank.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokémon Bank
|}

===Pokémon HOME===
{{main|Pokédex (HOME)}}
{{g|HOME}} a Pokédex feature with entries for all Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]].

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME Switch.png|250px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME mobile.png|x250px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex interface (home console)
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex interface (mobile)
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
The Pokédex is accessible from the menu and displays a list of all caught and seen Pokémon, as well as any form differences and [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny forms]] caught or seen. The Pokédex is separated in sections for each region in National Dex order, with the exception of the "Unidentified" section, previously called the "Unknown" section, which is located at the bottom of the Pokédex and includes {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}.

There are also additional Pokédex listings that displays all caught Pokémon of a specific trait. With the exception of the Mega, G-Max, XXL, and XXS Pokédexes, these Pokédexes are unlocked after registering a certain number of species for that category. As of February 6, 2025, these additional Pokédexes will each show the three most recent Pokémon registered from each region.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| Purified
| Purified Pokémon
| 10 Purified Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shadow
| [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow Pokémon]]
| 10 Shadow Pokémon Registered
|-
| ★100%{{tt|*|Known as Perfect prior to January 29, 2025}}
| Pokémon with a ★100% appraisal
| 20 100% Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]]
| 15 Shiny Pokémon Registered
|-
| Lucky
| {{DL|Trade (GO)|Lucky Pokémon}}
| 10 Lucky Pokémon Registered
|-
| Mega
| {{GO|Mega Evolution}}s and Primal Reversions
| rowspan="4" |None
|-
| G-Max
| {{GO|Gigantamax}} Pokémon
|-
| XXL
| XXL Pokémon
|-
| XXS
| XXS Pokémon
|}

There were also some additional Pokédex listings prior to January 29, 2025 that were removed:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| 3 Stars
| Pokémon with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 10 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny 3 Stars
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]] with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 50 Shiny 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Event
| [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]]
| 1 Event Pokémon Registered
|}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{main|Dex (Masters)}}

In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the {{mas|Dex}} feature displays a list of all the [[sync pair]]s available. Each sync pair is formed by a Trainer and a single Pokémon.

===Pokémon Pinball series===
{{main|Pokédex (Pinball)}}

The Pokédex (also named "Poké Dex") is available from the [[main menu]] and displays a list of caught and seen Pokémon in the games {{g|Pinball}} and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.

===Pokémon Tetris===
In {{g|Tetris}}, the Pokédex is available in the menu at the beginning of the game. It is a list of the Pokémon that were captured in the Tetris game, and how many of each species was captured. Each captured Pokémon has 3 images: the full detailed image that appears when a Pokémon species is captured for the first time in the Tetris game, the small black silhouette that appears when a Pokémon species is available for capture in the Tetris game but was never captured before, and the small drawing which appears when a previously captured Pokémon species is available to be captured again in the Tetris game. All Pokémon appear as unidentified "----------" lines by default, until they are captured.

There are 249 Pokémon in this game, listed in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex order]]. Almost all Pokémon from [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] are available, except {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}}, which don't appear in the Pokédex. The slot #151 (Mew) is empty and the cursor can't point to it, while the slot #251 (Celebi) does not appear in the list since the Pokédex ends at the slot #250 ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). A Poké Ball symbol serves as the cursor, which the player can use to point at any listed Pokémon.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Mini.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex
|}

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, there is no Pokédex, but they have regional [[List of Pokémon by Browser number|Browsers]] that also list Pokémon and give them their own Browser number unique for each region. All Browsers can search for Pokémon by name, [[Poké Assist]], and {{OBP|Field Move|Ranger}}; the Almia Browser can also search by Browser Number. The Fiore Browser can list Pokémon by Browser Number, letter, weight, and height.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is no Pokédex available as a physical device, but the {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card is usable in [[Duel (TCG GB)|duels]].

The {{DL|PC|card album}} in the [[PC]] works in a similar way to the Pokédex in the [[core series]] games. The album lists cards in order and displays the quantity of cards owned by the player. In both games, the cards are usually organized by their [[index number]] hidden in the internal data, which separates the Pokémon cards by {{TCG|type}} and then orders them by their [[National Pokédex]] number.

The {{OBP|Imakuni?|CoroCoro promo}} card (found in both games) states that [[Tomoaki Imakuni|he]] is a creature not listed in the Pokédex.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG1 D47 Pokédex.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG2 A59 Pokédex.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card ({{TCG GB1}})
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card ({{TCG GB2}})
|}

===Pokémon Quest===

[[File:Quest Pokédex.png|300px|thumb|The Pokédex in Pokémon Quest]]
In {{g|Quest}}, the Pokédex is a book with a Poké Ball design on the covers, closed by a clasp that goes over the "button". As the menu is opened, the book scrolls on screen, then opens up. While open, the right hand side pages display the list of Pokémon, while the left hand side displays [[Pokédex entry|more detailed information about the selected species]]. It is available from the start of the game.

[[File:Quest Pokédex Open.png|300px|thumb|left|The Pokédex in Quest opened to a page]]
It lists every Pokémon in the game on the right hand side pages by their icons, with question marks in place of Pokémon that have not been befriended. Each page displays 15 Pokémon, and arrow buttons on the bottom allow for scrolling between pages. There are 150 Pokémon in all, spread over 10 pages. The left hand side presents information on a selected Pokémon, including number, model, name, category, types, if it prefers to long range or close range attacking, and the number of that species that have been befriended. By default, it displays {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s data. Tapping on this model causes it to spin around and play the species's [[cry]]. If a [[Shiny Pokémon]] of that species has been befriended, it will swap to the shiny coloration when the model is tapped. A second tap returns the colors to normal. A preference of colors cannot be saved, they flip back to normal when the Pokémon is not being viewed. Pokémon that have not been befriended only display a question mark model and number, and cannot be spun around. There are no "seen" entries in this game.
{{-}}

===Pokémon UNITE===
{{main|Boost Emblem}}
{{sectionstub}}
In {{g|UNITE}}, the player does not collect Pokémon to fill a Pokédex. (There are menus which display all obtained Pokémon, but this game's structure does not lend itself to the Pokédex's concept) However, [[Boost Emblem]]s have a very similar collection viewing feature called the '''Emblem Dex'''. This menu displays the player's entire collection of Boost Emblems, and enables the player to merge their Boost Emblems to create ones of higher grades. Since Boost Emblems are items that depict Pokémon, the overall result is very similar to a Pokédex.

===Perdue series===
{{Sectionstub}}
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], there is a Pokédex feature.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
{{main|Pokédex (Promo-A 4)}}
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]], Pokédex appears as an {{TCG|Item card}} that allows players to look at the top three cards of their deck.

==In animation==
[[File:Zoey Glameow Pokédex scan.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
When a young [[Sam]], who later turned out to be {{an|Professor Oak}}'s younger self, was accidentally [[Time travel|warped to a future of his own time]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. This is an example of a {{wp|causal loop}}, meaning the idea for the Pokédex came out of nowhere.

In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash received his first Pokédex, apparently nicknamed "Dexter". Throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}, Ash uses it to either identify {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} he is not familiar with, check a Pokémon's moves, or identify Pokémon on request. Occasionally, though, Ash will scan Pokémon he has already seen, likely to either refresh his memory or out of curiosity.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]'', [[Officer Jenny]] informed Ash that the Pokédex can be used as an {{wp|Identity document|ID card}}. Since then, Ash has used his Pokédex to register for the various [[Pokémon League]]s he has participated in. As shown in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', the Pokédex can also be used by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s registering to obtain a [[Contest Pass]] for entering [[Pokémon Contest]]s.

In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', {{an|Brock}} informed Ash that a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can use their Pokédex to exchange their Pokémon with ones they have in storage, though this feature was never seen in use.

[[File:Ash Dawn Pokédexes.png|thumb|left|220px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} using the Pokédex]]
In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of {{an|Seafoam Island}}. Unlike the games, entries in ''Pokémon the Series'' are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as a true encyclopedia than a data-recording device. However, it should be noted that information relayed to the user may vary from time to time. This may happen even if the Pokédex remains unchanged in any way.

To look up information on a particular species, Trainers may simply point the Pokédex at an individual or manually enter it in. The Pokédex will then display a picture and read the entry out loud. The image displayed will be [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', however, a stylized art of {{p|Raikou}} was shown when {{jo|Jimmy}} looked it up.

In {{aniseries|DP}}, it was revealed that it can identify the Pokémon's [[level]] and learned [[move]]s, even for [[wild Pokémon]]. Apparently, a picture or video recording of sufficient quality can also be scanned for information.

[[File:Pokédex no data.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex displaying the "no data" message]]
Attempting to identify an unknown Pokémon, usually one not native to the region the Pokédex was designed for, yields the message "no data". This message may also appear when scanning a {{pkmn2|Mythical}} or [[Legendary Pokémon]].

In [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]], the Pokédex has a male voice; while in [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Kalos]], it has a female voice. The upgraded Pokédex Ash and {{an|Serena}} received at the end of ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'' also has a male voice in the Japanese version. The gender of the voice may vary in some international dubs.

Like in the games, the Pokédex has gone through various designs. This includes its shape and way of opening, display, as well as the aforementioned voice. The Unova Pokédex redesign in {{aniseries|BW}} is significant, as it shows all the viewing angles from the Pokémon, with the exception of the back.

Trainers without the luxury of a Pokédex may have access to other means of finding information. Some use high-tech computers, like {{an|Giovanni}} in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'' or [[Shingo]] in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''. In several episodes, [[James]] used a deck of cards, which slightly resemble {{Trading Card Game}} cards. The deck of cards was replaced with a hologram laptop in {{aniseries|XY}}, and with a book in {{aniseries|SM}}.

====Pokédex completion====
In the [[EP001|first episode]], the main protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] set off on his journey and promised that he would {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} all of the Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}. However, by the end of his journey, Ash only progressed to 98 (102 if {{AP|Larvitar}} and {{AP|Solgaleo}} are included) captures of Pokémon, just over 10% (11% if Larvitar and Solgaleo are included) of the total 905 Pokémon known as of [[Generation VIII]]. Moreover, Ash does not at all focus on catching as many species as he can; he even expresses distaste for Gary's training method of "catching them all". A future character, [[Goh]], would make catching every Pokémon and completing his Pokédex one of his goals. By the end of his journey, Goh obtained at least 115 Pokémon—close to 13% of the total Pokémon known as of Generation VIII.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP002|Dexter (purpose)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by {{an|Professor Oak}} for [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]] of the town of {{to|Pallet}}. My function is to provide Ash with information and advice regarding Pokémon and their {{pkmn|training}}. If lost or stolen, I cannot be replaced.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP007|None|po=Dexter (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by Professor Oak for Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP116|None|po=[[Pokédex]] (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|This unit belongs to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ash Original Pokédex.png|{{Ash}}'s original Pokédex
Ash Original Pokédex scan.png|Ash's original Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mr. Mime}}
Mewtwo analysis.png|{{Gary}}'s Pokédex failing to scan {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}
Ash Johto Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex
Ash Johto Pokédex.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex scanning {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Elekid}}
Ash Johto Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex failing to scan [[Harrison's Blaziken]]
Ash Hoenn Pokédex.png|Ash's Hoenn Pokédex scanning [[Brawly's Makuhita]]
PMC Pokédex Scan.png|The [[Pokémon Mystery Club]]'s Pokédex scanning [[Brock's Lombre]]
Ash Second Kanto Pokédex.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex
Ash Second Kanto Pokédex scan.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Cleffa}}
Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex failing to scan [[Gary's Electivire]]
May Kanto Pokédex.png|{{an|May}}'s Kanto Pokédex
May Pokédex.png|May's Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Celebi}}
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex closed
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning a {{p|Snover}}
Dawn Pokédex.png|{{an|Dawn}}'s Sinnoh Pokédex
Dawn Pokédex scan.png|Dawn's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning {{an|Lyra}}'s {{p|Chikorita}}
Paul Pokédex.png|[[Paul]]'s Sinnoh Pokédex scanning his {{p|Starly}}
Rhyanna Ice Blue Pokédex.png|[[Rhyanna]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mismagius}}
Mamie Lavender Pokédex.png|[[Mamie]]'s Pokédex
HGSS Pokédex anime.png|[[Khoury]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Gible}}
Lyra Pokédex scan.png|{{an|Lyra}}'s Pokédex scanning [[Dawn's Piplup]]
Unova Pokédex anime.png|The [[Unova]] Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex
Scanning Unova Pokédex.png|[[Trip]] scanning a {{TP|Trip|Snivy}} on his Unova Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex failing to scan [[Alexa's Gogoat]]
Bianca Pokédex.png|{{an|Bianca}}'s Unova Pokédex
Dawn Unova Pokédex.png|Dawn's Unova Pokédex
Bianca Pokédex scan.png|Bianca's Unova Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}}
Ash Kalos Pokédex.png|Ash's first Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} on his Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex 2.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Second Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{p|Quilladin}} on his second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex failing to scan [[Squishy]]
Ash Alola Pokédex.png|An empty Alola Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex anime.png|The {{p|Rotom}} Pokédex in Alola
Rotom Pokédex scan.png|{{Rotom}} scanning [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}
Rotom Pokédex no data.png|Rotom failing to scan {{AP|Poipole}}
Ash Rotom Phone.png|Ash's [[Rotom Phone]]
Goh Rotom Phone.png|[[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone
Goh Rotom Phone scan.png|Goh's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Nickit}}
Goh Rotom Phone no data.png|Goh's Rotom Phone failing to scan {{p|Zamazenta}}
Team Rocket Rotom Phone.png|{{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Rotom Phone scan.png|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Drednaw}}
Shane Seeker Rotom Phone.png|[[Shane Seeker]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone.png|[[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone scan.png|Chloe's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Poliwag}}
Walker Pokédex.png|[[Walker]]'s Pokédex
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable
| color = {{red color}}
| bordercolor = {{black color}}
| ja = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': 三木眞一郎 ''[[Shin-ichiro Miki]]'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''[[Sinnoh]]''': 川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP101]]) / 雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' ([[DP102]]-[[DP191]], [[DPS01]]) '''[[Unova]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' '''[[Kalos]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' ([[XY094]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': 浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]'' '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': 堀内賢雄 ''[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]'' ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / マリナ・アイコルツ ''[[Marina Aicholtz]]'' ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| en = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': [[List of English voice actors|Nicholas James Tate]] ([[EP001]]-[[EP049]]) / [[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP050]]-[[EP271]], [[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / [[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG147]]-[[AG192]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': [[Rachael Lillis]] '''[[Sinnoh]]''': [[Michele Knotz]] '''[[Unova]]''': [[Marc Thompson]] '''[[Kalos]]''': [[Suzy Myers]] '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': [[Roger Callagy]] '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Lisa Ortiz]] ({{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone)
| ar = '''[[Kanto]]''': مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat'' '''[[Johto]]''': جهاد الأطرش ''Jihad Al Attrash'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai''
| fi = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Juha Paananen ([[EP001]]-[[EP271]]) / Kari Tamminen ([[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[AG147]]-[[AG155]], [[AG174]]-[[AG192]]) / Unknown ([[AG156]], [[AG161]]) / Pasi Ruohonen ([[AG170]], [[AG173]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Juha Paananen ([[AG002]]-[[AG026]]) / Elise Langenoja ([[AG041]]-[[AG132]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Jenni Sivonen ([[DP002]]-[[DP130]], [[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[DP071]] only) / Susa Saukko ([[DP132]]-[[DP156]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Pasi Ruohonen '''[[Kalos]]''': Pasi Ruohonen ([[XY003]]-[[XY022]], [[XY025]]-[[XY049]]) / Markus Bäckman ([[XY024]], [[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Markus Niemi
| hu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': István Imre '''[[Hoenn]]''': Gyula Balázsi
| id = '''[[Kanto]]''': Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Dewi Arifiani '''[[Unova]]''': Frenddy J.H. Pangkey (Indosiar dub), Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Kalos]]''': Srilan Wulan ({{aniseries|XY}}) '''[[Kalos]]''': Wan Leoni Mutiarza (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'') '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Tri Budi Prakoso '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Turi Sandos (Ash's Rotom Phone), Lis Kurniasih (Goh's Rotom Phone)
| it = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''' / '''[[Kalos]]''': Flavio Arras / Marco Balbi ([[EP128]]) / Unknown voice actress ([[DP064]], [[DP069]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Monica Bonetto / Jolanda Granato '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Stefano Pozzi '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Davide Fumagalli ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Federica Simonelli ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| no = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Even Rasmussen ([[EP001]]-[[EP013]], [[EP016]]-[[EP054]], [[EP060]]-[[EP271]]) / Trond Teigen ([[EP003]]) / Unknown voice actor ([[EP014]]) / Erik Skøld ([[EP058]])
| pl = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Mikołaj Klimek ([[EP106]]-[[EP271]], [[EP034]]{{tt|*|Redub}}) / Mieczysław Morański ([[PK01]]) / Artur Pontek ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - {{an|Lyra}}'s and [[Khoury]]'s Pokédex) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Unknown Voice Actor ([[AG001]]-[[AG040]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Joanna Pach '''[[Unova]]''': Artur Kaczmarski '''[[Kalos]]''': Marta Dobecka '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Maksymilian Michasiów '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Przemysław Wyszyński ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Martyna Kowalik ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| pt_br = '''[[Kanto]]'''/'''[[Johto]]'''/'''[[Hoenn]]''': Wellington Lima ([[EP001]]-[[AG033]], [[AG126]]-[[AG192]]) José Parisi Jr. ([[AG034]]-[[AG038]]) Alex Minei ([[AG039]]-[[AG090]], [[AG104]]-[[AG124]]) Márcio Marconatto ([[AG094]]-[[AG095]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Leila Di Castro ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) Luciana Baroli ([[DP105]]-[[DP191]]) Walter Cruz ([[DP143]] - Lyra's Pokédex) Vágner Santos ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - Khoury's Pokédex / [[DP147]] - Lyra's Pokédex) '''[[Unova]]''': Gabriel Noya '''[[Kalos]]''': Cecília Lemes ([[XY001]]-[[XY093]]) Raphael Rossatto ([[XY094]]-present) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Raphael Rossatto '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Raphael Rossatto ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Teline Carvalho ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone) / Marcus Jardym ([[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone)
| ru = '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Дарья Фролова ''Darja Frolova'' '''[[Unova]]''': Евгений Вальц ''Evgeni Waltz'' '''[[Kalos]]''': Ольга Шорохова ''Olga Shorohova'' ([[XY001]]-[[XY008]]), Татьяна Веселкина ''Tatyana Veselkina'' ([[XY009]]-present)
| es_la = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Rubén León / Gabriel Gama ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]], [[HS18]], [[AG147]]-[[AG161]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[AG134]]-[[AG135]]) / Hugo Núñez ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Rossy Aguirre '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Rubén León ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) / Mayra Arellano ([[DP105]]-[[DP156]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo Garza '''[[Kalos]]''': Rossy Aguirre ([[XY003]]-[[XY093]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[XY094]]-present)
| es_eu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo del Hoyo '''[[Hoenn]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Amparo Valencia '''[[Kalos]]''': Desirée Álvarez ([[XY003]]-[[XY049]]) / Elena Palacios ([[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Javier Balas '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Luis Miguel Cajal ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Carmen Podio ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| sv = '''[[Kanto]]''': Andreas Nilsson
| tr = '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Gökhan Şimşek
| vi = '''[[Unova]]''': Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S14]]-[[S16]]) '''[[Kalos]]''': Cao Thụy Thanh Hồng ([[S17]]-[[S18]]) Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S19]])
| hi = Rajesh Kava {{tt|*|Original series Hungama dub}}
| ca = '''[[Kanto]]''': Joaquim Sota (VHS dub)
}}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
Pokédexes operate similarly in {{aniseries|HZ}} as they do in {{aniseries|PTS}}, giving the user pre-programmed entries of the scanned Pokémon and information about Pokémon they own, such as the [[move]]s they know. Like in {{aniseries|JN}}, the Pokédex is an application on the [[Rotom Phone]], but unlike in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', all Rotom Phones have the same voice actor in the original Japanese version and English dub.

In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', new students at [[Indigo Academy]] were shown receiving Pokédex apps directly into their [[Rotom Phone]]s upon starting their studies. In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Roy received his own Pokédex app from [[Friede]]. Like with the rest of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], excluding Liko, the app he received was created by [[Dot]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Liko Rotom Phone.png|[[Liko]]'s Rotom Phone
Liko Rotom Phone Pokédex.png|Liko's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Litwick}}
Roy Rotom Phone no data.png|[[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone failing to scan {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}
Liko and Roy Paldea Pokédex Apps.png|Liko and Roy's Rotom Phone Pokédex apps
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': 山下大輝 ''[[Daiki Yamashita]]''
|en='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Zeno Robinson]]
|pt_br='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': Jessie Terra ([[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone)
}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Kanto Pokédex PO.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex appeared during the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where they served the same purpose as in the original {{game|Red and Blue|s}} games. They recorded basic info of any Pokémon encountered, and detailed info of any Pokémon caught. Much like in the games, one was given to both {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} by [[Professor Oak]]. By the end of the [[PO04|last episode]] of the miniseries, Red had managed to capture all 150 [[Generation I]] Pokémon, excluding only {{p|Mew}}. Blue's Pokédex was later crushed when his {{p|Blastoise}} accidentally crashed onto it while he was battling {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Cerulean Cave]].

Besides listing all the caught Pokémon in numerical order, the Pokédex was also able to sort the recorded Pokémon data by other factors, such as the type, as seen when Professor Oak tried to identify the Pokémon Blue had fought by going through the list of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon in Red's Pokédex.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Pokédex Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex, in its {{LGPE}} design, appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. One was first seen under {{ga|Trace}}'s possession, while one belonging to {{ga|Green}} was seen later in the episode. Green apologized to [[Professor Oak]] for having been unable to complete the Pokédex for him, but he cheered her up by revealing that the other [[Pallet Town]] Trainers had also been taking on the same project, and thanks to their combined efforts, the Pokédex was finally complete. Just then, Professor Oak received word from [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]] regarding {{p|Meltan|a newly discovered Pokémon made of metal}}, making him realize that there were still more Pokémon out there to catch.
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==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Pokédex first appeared in in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of [[Monta]]. His goal during the {{pkmn|manga}} was to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova Pokédex]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Pokémon Trainers receive their Pokédexes when their application to become a Pokémon Trainer is accepted. A Pokédex contains information on a Pokémon's moves and abilities, as well as general information and the ability to tell if a Pokémon has critically low [[HP]]. In addition, all Pokédexes contain a copy of the {{pkmn|Trainer's license}}.

Updated versions of the Pokédex are released from time to time, as seen in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', where {{an|Professor Oak}} gave {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a beta version of the latest model of the Pokédex.

===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
A Pokédex appeared in [[BWGP02]], where [[Takurō]] received it from [[Professor Juniper]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:PS337.png|thumb|250px|The Pokédexes of the holders from the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], only a [[Pokédex holder|select group of people]] have Pokédexes, and they are highly respected as a result. The Pokédexes come in groups of three per region, and are generally given out along with a first partner Pokémon from the region's Professor. The only exceptions to this rule is Unova Pokédexes which have five (one of them is destroyed), at first it was three, and two more were added later. Since the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédexes have switched mainly to two. Each Pokédex has a holder registration system, meaning when it is assigned, the holder must register their name and fingerprints, which means each of the Pokédexes is only allowed to have one rightful owner. However, it is possible to transfer data from one Pokédex to an upgraded version, leaving the Pokédex that had its data transferred with no rightful owner, and thus, the Pokédex would be able to be reassigned to a new owner. It is shown that when the three Pokédexes from the same region are put together, a Pokédex will make a beeping sound as a signal to indicate that another Pokédex is nearby. This only works when held by their rightful owner, as seen in ''[[PS085|Gimme Shellder]]''. This signal seems to apply for all models of the Pokédex, and the Sinnoh Pokédex holder trio refers to it as the "morning sound" (Japanese: '''朝の音'''), due to it being used to wake the trio up every morning while they were together.

Much like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the Pokédex in Pokémon Adventures displays the known moves of an individual Pokémon, as well as its current health, its cry, its current moves, and can even track them. Unlike the animated series, however, the Pokédex entries are usually taken directly from the games and as such contains readable text rather than having the information spoken out loud. The Pikachu interaction feature from {{game|Yellow}} was added to {{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex, allowing him to see its mood (though he never is seen making much use of it, as {{adv|Yellow}} was in possession of his Pokédex for most of the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, and could tell [[Pika]]'s mood on her own anyway). The Pokédex's function takes over much of the control the games give to the player, being able to prevent a Pokémon's [[Evolution]], whereas Trainers without a Pokédex have no choice in the matter. As seen in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', the Pokédex can discover where a Pokémon was first met by its Trainer, much as the feature added in {{game|Crystal}} allows one to view a Pokémon's origin. In addition to these functions, the Pokédex is able to record and project hologram images and can serve as a portable transporter with the assistance of a [[Pokégear]] and Mobile Adapter cable.

In the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, {{adv|Professor Oak}} asks {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} to return their Pokédexes to him, so that he could upgrade them to [[National Pokédex]]es. Though in the process, they get stolen by [[Orm]] and used by [[Carr]] to create a "black Pokédex" (Japanese: '''黒い図鑑'''). Later in the story, the new Pokédexes are received by the trio, and Red's old one is given to Yellow, while Blue and Green's old Pokédexes are destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, the Johto Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, the Hoenn Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In addition, the Pokédex formerly held by Cheren was later given back to Cedric Juniper, and eventually destroyed by {{adv|N}}. The third Kalos Pokédex was found by [[Malva]] along with {{TP|Malva|Fennekin}}, but it was destroyed after she deemed it worthless.

There are currently 25 Pokédexes in operation, four Pokédexes destroyed, and six Pokédexes that have their statuses unknown, coming in eleven models based on region and mode. In addition, there is Team Rocket's black Pokédex, which is also currently missing.

While most of the holders have red Pokédexes, the Pokédex can also come in a variety of colors. Crystal, White, and Whitley have pink Pokédexes, while Diamond and Pearl carry a blue Pokédex and an orange Pokédex, respectively.

====Pokédex completion====
In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, [[Professor Oak]] hired {{adv|Crystal}} to complete the Pokédex after {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} previously failed to complete the Pokédex and went to pursue other goals. By the end of the arc, she successfully completed the Pokédex with the 251 Pokémon from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Red Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex
Red original Pokédex Adventures.png|Red's first Pokédex, currently Yellow's
Blue Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Blue}}'s Pokédex
Blue original Pokédex Adventures.png|Blue's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Green Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Green}}'s Pokédex
Green original Pokédex Adventures.png|Green's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Yellow Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokédex, formerly Red's
Gold Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Gold}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Gold original Pokédex Adventures.png|Gold's first Pokédex
Silver HeartGold SoulSilver chapter.png|{{adv|Silver}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Silver original Pokédex Adventures.png|Silver's first Pokédex
Crystal Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Crystal}}'s pink-white Pokédex
Crystal original Pokédex Adventures.png|Crystal's first Pokédex
Ruby new Pokédex Adventures.png|Ruby's Pokédex
Ruby Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokédex
Sapphire Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokédex
Emerald new Pokédex Adventures.png|Emerald's Pokédex
Emerald Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Emerald}}'s first Pokédex
Wally Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Wally}}'s Pokédex, officially Emerald's
Diamond Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Diamond}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|blue]] Pokédex
Pearl Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Pearl}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|orange]] Pokédex
Platinum Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Platinum}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|red]] Pokédex
Black Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Black}}'s Pokédex
White Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|White}}'s pink Pokédex, formerly Bianca's
Cheren Bianca Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Cheren}} and {{adv|Bianca}}'s Pokédexes, respectively destroyed and with White
Blake Whitley Pokédex.png|{{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Whitley}}'s Pokédexes
X Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|X}}'s Pokédex
Y Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Y}}'s Pokédex
Sun Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sun}}'s Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Moon}}'s {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}
Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|{{Casey}} (left) and {{Henry}}'s (right) [[Rotom Phone]]s
Violet Old Roto.png|{{adv|Violet}}'s Rotom Phone, [[Old Roto]]
Scarlet Rotom Phone.png|{{adv|Scarlet}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Black Pokédex.png|[[Team Rocket]]'s black Pokédex
</gallery>

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
The Pokédex appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}, under the ownership of {{OBP|Kenta|PDPV}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]'', {{GnB|Gold}} received the latest-model Pokédex from [[Professor Oak]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], the Pokédex is given the same way as in the [[Generation I]] games; by Professor Oak. In contrast to the Pokédex in other canons, the ones in this manga uses an antenna.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', Professor Oak gave {{zensho|Satoshi}} and {{zensho|Shigeru}} a Pokédex each and asked them to complete them.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
Pokédex PBW.png|A Pokédex in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
Pokédex EToP.png|A Pokédex in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Pokédex scan EToP.png|A Pokédex scanning {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}'s health in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex ID EToP.png|A Pokédex showing {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s identification in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex BWGP.png|A Pokédex in [[Pocket Monsters BW Good Partners]]
Pokédex PDPV.png|A Pokédex in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
Pokédex Golden Boys.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Pokédex PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Pokédex in use PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in use in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pokédex Zensho.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Zensho]]
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
[[File:PokédexHANDY910isDiamondPearl111.jpg|thumb|220px|Pokédex HANDY910is]]
:''For the Pokédex entries found on Pokémon cards, see [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry → In the TCG]]''
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Pokédex in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The Hoenn region's model did not receive a TCG card, and the Generation I and Generation II Pokédexes, which featured model numbers on the Japanese cards (HANDY505 and HANDY808 respectively), did not show these model numbers on the English card. The Generation V Pokédex has no model number even in the Japanese card; it also has the same effect and English name as the Generation I Pokédex. Every card has allowed the player to look at a certain number of cards from the top of their deck and then either arrange them as they like, or in the case of Pokédex HANDY910is, choose one to put in their hand.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Item|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Pokédex|87}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=87/102|jpsetlink=Base Set|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=115/130|jpset3=Nivi City Gym|jpset4=Guren Town Gym|enset5=Black & White|enrarity5=Uncommon|ennum5=98/114|jpset5=Beginning Set|jpnum5=036/037|jpset6=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum6=023/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|New Pokédex|95}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Uncommon|jpset2=Pokémon Web|jprarity2=Common|jpnum2=016/048}}
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==Trivia==
* {{an|Professor Oak}} has written {{wp|senryū}} about the Pokédex in two of his lectures:
** For ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「こまったら　ひらいてみよう　ポケモンずかん」 ''"When troubled, let's open the Pokédex."''
** For ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「こまったらけんさくいっぱつポケモンずかん」 ''"If you are stuck, one search of the Pokédex is all you need."''
* Many Pokédexes appear similar to Nintendo consoles, and other popular electronics.
** The Generation I Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy]], while the Generation III Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Advance SP]], and the Generation VII Kanto Pokédex resembles a {{wp|2-in-1 PC}}.
** The Generation II Johto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Color]], while the Generation IV Johto Pokédex is in similar appearance to a [[Nintendo DSi]].
** Both versions of the Hoenn Pokédex resemble a [[Game Boy Advance]].
** The Sinnoh Pokédex resembles a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
** The Unova Pokédex resembles an {{wp|iPod Nano}}.
** The Alola [[Rotom Pokédex]] resembles a {{wp|tablet computer}}.
** The Galar, Paldea and Lumiose [[Rotom Phone]]s resemble a {{wp|smartphone}}.
* In most canons, the Pokédex is evidently encased in material that is invulnerable to almost anything within reason. It has been soaked in water and (in the animated series) electrified and exposed to high-temperature flames, all with no ill effect. It is also voice-sensitive. There are some limitations to its ability; certain circumstances can prevent the Pokédex from accurately identifying its target:
** A Pokédex which has not received a [[National Pokédex|National Mode]] upgrade will not display any information on Pokémon not usually found in its home region, even if those Pokémon have been caught, and if captured, its number will be listed as "???" (or not listed at all in the case of Sun and Moon) in the [[Party|summary]] screen.
** Similarly, {{Gary}}'s Pokédex failed to identify {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], displaying only static interference.
* All of Ash's Pokédexes have been red, as are all of the Pokédexes for male player characters in the games, while other characters have had other colors. May had a yellow one in Kanto, Paul has a dark blue Pokédex, Dawn has a pink Pokédex, [[Rhyanna]] has an ice blue Pokédex, [[Narissa]] has an orange Pokédex, and [[Mamie]] has a lavender Pokédex.
* The only modern-day Pokédex not seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}} is the one introduced in {{LGPE}}, although it did appear in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* The Kanto regional Pokédex (Generations I and III) and the Sinnoh regional Pokédex ({{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}) have 151 members, the smallest of all regional Pokédexes. The largest regional Pokédex is the Kalos regional Pokédex, with 454 members. [[Generation VI]]'s [[National Pokédex]] is also the largest Pokédex within the [[core series]] games, with 721 members.
* The Pokédex models of Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}} rounded the weights of all Pokémon to full pounds except for {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}, despite the Japanese games' use of tenths of kilograms since the start. From [[Generation III]] onward, all weights have been given to the nearest tenth of a pound.
* The Pokédex has usually lost several buttons with every new model, due to various upgrades: Kanto's first model has twenty-two buttons; Kanto's third model has nine; Johto's original model has five; Kanto's second model, both of Hoenn's models, and Sinnoh's only have three; and Johto's second model, both of Unova's models, the Kalos model, and the Alola model all apparently have no buttons whatsoever, solely using the touch-screen interface.
* Numerous toy Pokédexes have been manufactured by companies like {{wp|Tiger Electronics}} and [[Jakks Pacific]].

==In other languages==
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==Related articles==
* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Old Roto]]

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:''Zukan redirects here. For Japanese figures named after the Pokédex, see [[Pokémon Zukan figures]]. For the guidebook localized as Pokémon Zukan in English media, see [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]].''
:''Dex and DEX redirect here. For the [[Pokémon Masters EX]] feature, see [[Dex (Masters)]]. For the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion abbreviated as DEX, see [[Dark Explorers (TCG)]].
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[[File:Pokédex logo.png|thumb|250px|Pokédex logo]]
The '''Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|図鑑|ずかん}}''' ''illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia'') is an invaluable tool to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Pokémon world]]. It gives information about all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the world that are contained in its database, although it differs in how it acquires and presents information over the different media. However, they are also only given to a few Trainers at a time, generally to the ones that are felt to have exceptional potential and skill. [[Regional Pokédex]]es give information about Pokémon native to a particular [[region]], while the [[National Pokédex]] records information about all known Pokémon. [[Professor Laventon]] is the first known researcher<ref group="lower-alpha">Although the Hisui Pokédex is the earliest specifically known example of a Pokédex, Laventon asserts that "We in the field call such a catalog a Pokédex", suggesting that it is at least a preexisting concept with some broader acceptance.</ref> to have compiled an analog Pokédex in the form of a bound volume, while the digital version of it is a more recent invention created by [[Professor Oak]]...

==In the core series games==
[[File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|[[Rotom Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
The modern Pokédex is a handheld electronic encyclopedia device; one which is capable of recording and retaining information of the various Pokémon of the world. In order to accomplish Professor Oak's goal of a complete Pokémon database, the Pokédex is designed to find and record data on each Pokémon the Trainer meets. Pokémon are added to the Pokédex simply by encountering them in battle or, sometimes, by seeing a picture of the Pokémon. However, detailed entries are not recorded until the player obtains the Pokémon, such as through [[Caught Pokémon|catching]], [[Evolution|evolving]], {{pkmn|breeding}}, {{pkmn2|gift}}s, or [[trade]]s.

===Models===
According to the [[TCG]], the Pokédex models with known names are: HANDY505{{sup/1|RBY}}, HANDY808{{sup/2|GSC}}, HANDY909{{sup/3|FRLG}}, and HANDY910is{{sup/4|DPPt}}.

Handy808, the model used in [[Generation II]], has four modes: New Pokédex Mode, Old Pokédex Mode, A to Z Mode and [[Unown Mode]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for girls, the in-game interface does not reflect this.

[[National Mode]] is an upgrade to the Handy909, Handy910is, Hoenn Pokédex{{sup/3|RSE}}, Johto{{sup/4|HGSS}} and Unova Pokédex models.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, extra Pokédex skins could be downloaded through the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. There were a total of seven downloadable skins, but only a maximum of five skins were made available for each gender of the {{player}}:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center;"
|-
| Unova Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Kanto Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Hugh Style{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|-
| Bianca Style
|-
| Cheren Style
|}

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is card-shaped and has a holographic center that is visible when the two ends are separated. It has access to [[Kalos]]' [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Central, Coastal and Mountain Pokédex]]es. Kalos' Pokédex was the last to receive a National Pokédex upgrade.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex consists of a device specially-designed to be inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}}, an innovation that gives the Pokédex its own personality and is intended as a new way for humans and Pokémon to communicate. The [[Rotom Dex]] is a rare model even in [[Alola]]. It was developed by [[Clemont]]. In Addition to an entire regional Pokédex, the Rotom Pokédex also contains a listing of Pokémon per an island.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the Pokédex is an application [[Sonia]] installs in the player's [[Rotom Phone]] after she is met for the first time. Additionally, when the player first arrives in the [[Isle of Armor]] or [[Crown Tundra]], a {{tc|doctor}} will install the [[regional Pokédex]] for that area on the player's Rotom Phone. The phone case can be seen coming in different colors, although the player's case will be orange.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Pokédex visually and functionally works how it did in Diamond and Pearl, however the interface was changed for optimization on a TV rather than the Nintendo DS's dual-screen layout.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, due to taking place in the past, the [[Hisui]] Pokédex appears to be the least advanced out of all current Pokédex models, simply being a book rather than an electronic device. The Pokédex has its own set of [[Unown Research Notes|research notes]] focusing on {{p|Unown}} acting as a separate page. The Pokédex could also be split into each of Hisui's five sub-regions. The Pokédex's appearance will change and appear damaged the more entries that are filled out. Additionally, the player's [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|rank]] is tracked on the book's cover.

The [[Paldea]] Regional Pokédex takes on the appearance of a digital bookshelf, with the Pokémon's entries being books. It is another app for the player's [[Rotom Phone]]. Seeing the Pokémon creates a blank covered book and registering them as captured gives a photographic cover to the book. Pokémon entries adjacent to seen Pokémon are shown as blank spaces, but can be selected to reveal a silhouette and the location of the Pokémon. This particular iteration of the Pokédex was invented by [[Jacq]]. The player can change the phone case of their Rotom Phone and the aesthetic of the Pokédex app and map will reflect this.

In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] makes its third appearance with the Pokédex being an app like in the previous versions. In addition to the usual, [[Lumiose City|Lumiose]] Pokédex, there is also a Mega Evolution Pokédex and a [[Hyperspace Lumiose|Hyperspace]] Pokédex.

===List of Pokémon===
The list design has varied between [[generation]]s:

* From [[Generation I]] to [[Generation III]], and from {{LGPE}} onwards, the Pokédex list is displayed as a single page.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the top screen.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, and Y}}, the top screen displays the Pokémon entry and bottom screen displays the Pokédex list.
* In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, the list is displayed on the right side of both screens with the selected Pokémon's sprite occupying the left side of the bottom screen.
* In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the bottom screen.

In several [[core series]] games, simply pressing A on a Pokémon listed in the Pokédex opens its Pokédex entry. In Generation I, this is known as the "Data" option. In some games, this is known as "Details" or "See Details".

In [[Generation I]]'s Pokédex, the entries are simple and each individual section can be accessed directly from the listing. From [[Generation II]] onwards, selecting a Pokémon displays the entry in a new screen from which the other sections can be selected.

The number of caught and seen Pokémon is displayed together with the list of Pokémon. From {{g|Sun and Moon}} onwards, it also displays the total percentage of Pokédex completion. The player can also scan QR codes to add Pokémon they haven't encountered yet to the Pokédex, allowing them to check the Pokémon's location.

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there is an [[Unown Mode]] available. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is a Key Item rather than part of the Pokédex. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the player has the ability to open an [[Unown]] Pokédex by pressing the Y button when the Pokédex's cover is shown.

====Ordering systems====
In each game, the Pokémon are ordered by default in the respective [[regional Pokédex]] order. From [[Generation II]] to [[Generation VI]], the [[National Pokédex]] (which includes all the available Pokémon to date) can be obtained by several means, depending on the game.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, there is the option to list Pokémon in alphabetical order.

From [[Generation III]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there is the option to list Pokémon by [[height]] (tallest or smallest), as well as [[weight]] (heaviest or lightest)

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is separated into three categories: Central Kalos (the first one unlocked), Coastal Kalos (unlocked by [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon entering {{rt|8|Kalos}}), and Mountain Kalos (unlocked by Sina and Dexio in the gate between [[Coumarine City]] and {{rt|13|Kalos}}, after beating [[Ramos]]), and each category has a different icon in the Pokédex menu. The Coastal Pokédex is represented by a blue stripe on the left side of a pentagon, the Central Pokédex is represented by a white stripe down the middle of a pentagon, and the Mountain Pokédex is represented by a red stripe on the right side of a pentagon. The symbol for the National Pokédex is a {{i|Poké Ball}}. In those games, the National Pokédex has color codes used to represent Pokémon introduced in each generation: red for Generation I, yellow for Generation II, green for Generation III, blue for Generation IV, pink for Generation V, and silver for Generation VI.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Alola Pokédex is divided into several categories, with a section for each of the four main islands of the region.

No Pokémon is found in multiple sections of the Kalos Pokédex, but some are found in multiple sections of the Alola Pokédex.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Hisui's features different sections of Pokémon organization by separating them by area or within the entire Hisui region. In this game, a majority of the Pokémon in this Pokédex are shared with the Pokédex in Platinum, as both games take place in the Sinnoh Region.

====Search and additional lists====
In the [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games, there was no search function, although it was possible to search Pokémon in the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}} from the {{g|Stadium series}}.

The search function available in all core series from [[Generation II]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there are separate lists of Pokémon instead of a search function. From Generation II to V, it was only possible to search for Pokémon that have been caught; in [[Generation VI]], the ability to search for Pokémon that are not caught was added.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, except in FireRed and LeafGreen, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[type]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by type.

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, as well as Generations {{gen|V}}-{{gen|VII}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by color|color]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by color.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is possible to search Pokémon by the first letter of the name.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen only, there are lists of Pokémon according to their [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitat]].

From [[Generation IV]] to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is possible to search Pokémon from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]].

In {{B2W2}}, after defeating [[Cheren]] for the first time, [[Bianca]] will upgrade the player's Pokédex with the [[Habitat List]], showing which Pokémon the player has already seen in the selected location, either normally, by finding in the water or via fishing rod (the latter two available later). If all Pokémon available in that place that are available via one of these three ways are seen (such as {{p|Purrloin}} and {{p|Patrat}} for tall grass on {{rt|19|Unova}}), the reference to the location in such way is marked with a [[Poké Ball]]-like stamp; after catching all Pokémon that are found via one of these three ways in current place, it gets marked with a colored Poké Ball-like stamp. It is not possible to use the Search Function in the Habitat List mode of the Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, only the currently set form of a Pokémon will be considered by the Pokédex when sorting and searching. All other forms will be ignored, and the form setting will not change to make the Pokémon match the search criteria. If the form is changed in the entry and the Pokémon either no longer matches the search criteria or belongs in a different place in the list, its entry will vanish or move according to its new form.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is also an option to search for Pokémon whose [[Mega Evolution]] form or {{shiny}} appearance have been registered. From this game onwards, all forms of a Pokémon registered will be taken in account when sorting and searching, even if they aren't the currently set form.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search for Pokémon whose [[Alolan form]] has been seen.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the search/sorting function is only available in the Alola Pokédex proper, not in the Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni Island Pokédexes.


===Entries===
{{main|Pokédex entry}}

A Pokédex entry typically describe a Pokémon in only two or three sentences. They may give background information on the habitat or activities of a Pokémon in the wild or other information on the Pokémon's history or anatomy. Pokédex entries also include height, weight, [[cry]], [[footprint]] (prior to [[Generation VI]]), location, other forms, and a picture of the Pokémon.

===Evaluation===
There are various mechanisms to evaluate the number of Pokémon in the Pokédex. These mechanisms will display a quote relating to the number of Pokémon seen or caught, often including a hint to the player of how to progress.

In all games in which [[Professor Oak]] appears, he will evaluate the player's Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon they have caught. In games which feature the [[National Pokédex]], Oak's evaluation takes this into account, but in a different way according to the game:
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Oak gives specific quotes according to the number of Pokémon caught in the regional Pokédex, and a general quote according to whether they have completed the National Pokédex or not
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Oak will only comment on the National Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Oak will comment on both the regional and National Pokédexes, according to the number of Pokémon caught

In the [[Hoenn]]-based games, [[Professor Birch]] will evaluate the player's Pokédex:
* In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Birch comments on the regional Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught, but only after [[Wally]] catches a {{p|Ralts}}. He will also give the number of Pokémon caught in the National dex, after it is obtained
* In {{game|Emerald}}, it works the same as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, except that Birch will start to evaluate after the player gets the [[PokéNav]]
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Birch will comment on the regional Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon seen, and the national Pokédex according to the number caught

In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, as well as Oak evaluating the National dex as noted above, [[Professor Rowan]] will also evaluate the regional dex according to the number seen.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, [[Professor Juniper]] will evaluate the regional Pokédex according to both seen and caught Pokémon, while [[Cedric Juniper]] will evaluate the National Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will evaluate all three regional Pokédexes according to seen Pokémon, and the National Pokédex according to caught Pokémon.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the [[Rotom Pokédex]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in each of the four islands as well as in [[Alola]] as a whole.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in the main area of Galar, the [[Isle of Armor]], and the [[Crown Tundra]].

===Completion===
[[File:Diploma RB.png|thumb|Diploma awarded in Red and Blue]]
Completing the Pokédex is a common goal of Trainers and carries with it much esteem due to its difficulty, which has gradually escalated due to the fact that around 100 new Pokémon are introduced with each new generation. However, this is mitigated to a degree by new features added to the games, such as Wi-Fi and the [[Global Trade System]] in [[Generation IV]], and a less restrictive trading system (between PC boxes instead of only active teams) in [[Generation V]]. The exclusion of event Pokémon as a requirement for completing the Pokédex also makes it possible for people with no access to event distributions to complete the Pokédex.

====Diploma====
[[File:XY National Diploma.png|thumb|left|250px|The diploma awarded for the completion of the [[National Pokédex]] in {{pkmn|X and Y}}]]
{{main|Diploma}}

The in-game rewards are usually a congratulations from the director's avatar and a [[diploma]], usually one for completing the regional Pokédex and one for the National Pokédex. In {{v2|Emerald}}, the player could choose from one of the Johto [[first partner Pokémon]] for completing the Hoenn Dex. The completion of the Pokédex also usually allows the player to upgrade their {{ga|Trainer Card}}.

In Generations I to III, the completion of the regional Pokédex is tracked by how many Pokémon the player has caught. However, in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{v2|Platinum}}, the regional Pokédex is tracked simply by how many Pokémon the player has seen. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, though, it again registers only Pokémon that have been caught. In Generation V, though [[Professor Juniper]] originally evaluates the player's regional Pokédex based on the Pokémon the player has seen, they may still only receive a diploma after having caught all regional Pokémon. Completion of the National Pokédex is always based only on the number of Pokémon caught.

=====Displaying the diploma=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the diploma will appear on the shelf in the player's bedroom.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the diplomas given by the director can be displayed in the player's [[Secret Base]] and can be viewed in the same way as when obtaining it from the director. Other players visiting the secret base cannot see the full image on the diplomas, but instead will view it as an "impressive certificate".

====Oval Charm====
{{main|Oval Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, once the player has caught all of the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex, Professor Juniper will give the player an [[Oval Charm]] which increases the chances of finding [[Pokémon Egg]]s at the [[Pokémon Day Care]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will reward the player with an Oval Charm upon seeing all Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex, except for {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Professor Birch]] will reward the player with an [[Oval Charm]] upon seeing all Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex, except for {{p|Jirachi}}.

====Shiny Charm====
{{main|Shiny Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, when the player completes the [[National Pokédex]], Professor Juniper gives the player a [[Shiny Charm]], which increases the chances of encountering and hatching [[Shiny Pokémon]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, upon completing the National Pokédex, the player will receive a Shiny Charm from Sycamore.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, should the player complete the National Pokédex, [[Professor Birch]] will also reward the player with a Shiny Charm.

====Other prizes====
In {{B2W2}}, once all the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex have been seen, Professor Juniper presents the player a [[Permit]], allowing access to the [[Nature Preserve]].

===Acquisition===
====Pokédex====
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from [[Professor Oak]] after delivering him his [[Parcel]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the [[Mystery Egg]] from [[Mr. Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from [[Professor Birch]] after defeating {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after delivering him his Parcel)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from [[Professor Rowan]] after obtaining a [[first partner Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the Mystery Egg from Mr. Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{DL|Nuvema Town|Juniper Pokémon Lab}} (from [[Professor Juniper]] after battling [[Bianca]] and [[Cheren]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Aspertia City]] (from Bianca after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Aquacorde Town]] (from [[Trevor]] after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from Professor Birch after defeating Brendan/May for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Iki Town]] (from [[Professor Kukui]] after saving [[Nebby]] at [[Mahalo Trail]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after obtaining a {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Wedgehurst]] (from [[Sonia]] when visiting [[Professor Magnolia]]'s Pokémon Research Lab for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from Professor Rowan after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| [[Jubilife Village]] (from [[Professor Laventon]] after completing {{DL|Task|Missions|The Basics of Crafting}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Cabo Poco]] (from [[Nemona]] after battling her for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| [[Vert District]] [[Pokémon Center]] (from the [[Pokémon Center lady|Pokémon Center Clerk]] upon speaking to her for the first time)
|}
|}

====Upgrades====
:''For the National Pokédex upgrade locations, see [[National Pokédex]]''
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| '''[[Unown Mode]]''': [[Ruins of Alph]] (from a {{tc|Scientist}} outside the ruins after catching at least three different {{form|Unown|forms}} of {{p|Unown}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Canalave City]] (from Professor Rowan's [[Professor's assistant|assistant]] in the [[gate]]) '''[[Foreign Pokédex entries]]''': {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} (from the Meister)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Mistralton City]] (from [[Cedric Juniper]] upon passing by the [[Pokémon Center]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| '''[[Habitat List]]''': [[Floccesy Town]] (from Bianca after earning the {{badge|Basic}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| '''Coastal Kalos Pokédex''': {{rt|8|Kalos}} (from [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon first entering the route) '''Mountain Kalos Pokédex''': [[Coumarine City]] (from Sina and Dexio in the gate after earning the {{badge|Plant}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| '''[[Rotom Pokédex]]''': {{rt|1|Alola}} (from Professor Kukui at the Pokémon Research Lab on the player's first visit) '''Akala Pokédex''': [[Heahea City]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Heahea Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}} (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Ula'ula Pokédex''': [[Malie City]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Poni Pokédex''': [[Seafolk Village]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]]''': [[Fields of Honor|Armor Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]]''': [[Slippery Slope|Crown Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]]''': [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} (from [[Jacq]] upon meeting [[Briar]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]''': [[Savanna Biome]] (from [[Cyrano]] upon visiting the [[Terarium]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Hyperspace Pokédex number|Hyperspace Pokédex]]''': [[Hotel Z]] (from [[Mable]] after visiting [[Hyperspace Lumiose]] for the first time)
|}
|}

===Gallery===
====Interface====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Interface for different types of Pokémon from SM/USUM (such as Legendaries)}}
=====Game Boy and Game Boy Color=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex RBY.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex interface GSC.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
|}

=====Game Boy Advance=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex RS.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex E.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex FRLG list.png|x144px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
|}

=====Nintendo DS=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex DP.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Pt.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BW.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex B2W2.png|160px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
|}

=====Nintendo 3DS=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex XY.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex ORAS.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SM.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon X and Y|XY}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{alola color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}
|}

=====Nintendo Switch=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PE.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SwSh.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|LGPE}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{galar color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield|SwSh}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BDSP.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PLA.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BDSP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hisui color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex SV.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex ZA.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|SV}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Lumiose color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|ZA}}
|}

====Sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex Platinum.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex m Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex f Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Rotom Pokédex Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|3px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Selected.png|60px]] [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Off.png|60px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Bag Pokédex LA Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|30px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex SV.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Paldea Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Kitakami Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Blueberry Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| Male player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Female player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Menu icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| {{color2|fff|Paldea}}, {{color2|fff|Kitakami}}, and {{color2|fff|Blueberry Academy}} Pokédex icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

====Artwork====
<gallery>
File:RG Pokédex.png|The [[Kanto]] Pokédex in {{game|Red and Green|s}}
File:Gen I Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in [[Generation I]]
File:Pokédex GSC.png|The [[Johto]] Pokédex in [[Generation II]]
File:RSE Pokédex.png|The [[Hoenn]] Pokédex in [[Generation III]]
File:Pokédex FRLG.png|The Kanto Pokédex in Generation III
File:DP Pokédex.png|The [[Sinnoh]] Pokédex in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
File:Pt Pokédex.png|The Sinnoh Pokédex in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Pokédex HGSS m.png|The male Johto Pokédex in [[Generation IV]]
File:Pokédex HGSS f.png|The female Johto Pokédex in Generation IV
File:Pokédex BW art.png|The male and female [[Unova]] Pokédexes in [[Generation V]]
File:XY Pokédex.png|The [[Kalos]] Pokédex in [[Generation VI]]
File:ORAS Pokédex.png|The Hoenn Pokédex in Generation VI
File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|The [[Alola]] [[Rotom Pokédex]] in [[Generation VII]]
File:LGPE Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in Generation VII
File:479Rotom-Phone.png|The [[Galar]] [[Rotom Phone]] in [[Generation VIII]]
File:479Rotom-Phone 2.png|The Galar Rotom Phone
File:LA Pokédex.png|The [[Hisui]] Pokédex in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|The [[Paldea]] Rotom Phone in [[Generation IX]]
</gallery>

====Concept art====
<gallery>
File:Pokédex ORAS concept art.jpg|{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art.png|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art 2.jpg|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:Pokédex LGPE concept art.jpg|{{LGPE}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept art.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept sketch.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
{{main|Pokédex (Stadium)}}
The Pokédex is available in all games of the {{g|Stadium series}}. It includes a 3D visualization of the Pokédex from [[core series]] games connected via [[Transfer Pak]]. The Pokédex is seen as a dual-screen computer at the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, with the exception of the Japanese Pokémon Stadium.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium JP Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium 2 Pokédex list.png|200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)|StadiumJPN}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|}

===Pokémon Bank===
[[Pokémon Bank]]'s National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]] (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola]] Pokédex orders. While the application has since been updated to be compatible with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and later, {{g|HOME}}, the Pokédex was never updated to include the Pokémon and Pokédex from the former two games.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Bank.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokémon Bank
|}

===Pokémon HOME===
{{main|Pokédex (HOME)}}
{{g|HOME}} a Pokédex feature with entries for all Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME Switch.png|250px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME mobile.png|x250px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex interface (home console)
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex interface (mobile)
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
The Pokédex is accessible from the menu and displays a list of all caught and seen Pokémon, as well as any form differences and [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny forms]] caught or seen. The Pokédex is separated in sections for each region in National Dex order, with the exception of the "Unidentified" section, previously called the "Unknown" section, which is located at the bottom of the Pokédex and includes {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}.

There are also additional Pokédex listings that displays all caught Pokémon of a specific trait. With the exception of the Mega, G-Max, XXL, and XXS Pokédexes, these Pokédexes are unlocked after registering a certain number of species for that category. As of February 6, 2025, these additional Pokédexes will each show the three most recent Pokémon registered from each region.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| Purified
| Purified Pokémon
| 10 Purified Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shadow
| [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow Pokémon]]
| 10 Shadow Pokémon Registered
|-
| ★100%{{tt|*|Known as Perfect prior to January 29, 2025}}
| Pokémon with a ★100% appraisal
| 20 100% Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]]
| 15 Shiny Pokémon Registered
|-
| Lucky
| {{DL|Trade (GO)|Lucky Pokémon}}
| 10 Lucky Pokémon Registered
|-
| Mega
| {{GO|Mega Evolution}}s and Primal Reversions
| rowspan="4" |None
|-
| G-Max
| {{GO|Gigantamax}} Pokémon
|-
| XXL
| XXL Pokémon
|-
| XXS
| XXS Pokémon
|}

There were also some additional Pokédex listings prior to January 29, 2025 that were removed:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| 3 Stars
| Pokémon with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 10 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny 3 Stars
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]] with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 50 Shiny 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Event
| [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]]
| 1 Event Pokémon Registered
|}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{main|Dex (Masters)}}

In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the {{mas|Dex}} feature displays a list of all the [[sync pair]]s available. Each sync pair is formed by a Trainer and a single Pokémon.

===Pokémon Pinball series===
{{main|Pokédex (Pinball)}}

The Pokédex (also named "Poké Dex") is available from the [[main menu]] and displays a list of caught and seen Pokémon in the games {{g|Pinball}} and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.

===Pokémon Tetris===
In {{g|Tetris}}, the Pokédex is available in the menu at the beginning of the game. It is a list of the Pokémon that were captured in the Tetris game, and how many of each species was captured. Each captured Pokémon has 3 images: the full detailed image that appears when a Pokémon species is captured for the first time in the Tetris game, the small black silhouette that appears when a Pokémon species is available for capture in the Tetris game but was never captured before, and the small drawing which appears when a previously captured Pokémon species is available to be captured again in the Tetris game. All Pokémon appear as unidentified "----------" lines by default, until they are captured.

There are 249 Pokémon in this game, listed in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex order]]. Almost all Pokémon from [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] are available, except {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}}, which don't appear in the Pokédex. The slot #151 (Mew) is empty and the cursor can't point to it, while the slot #251 (Celebi) does not appear in the list since the Pokédex ends at the slot #250 ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). A Poké Ball symbol serves as the cursor, which the player can use to point at any listed Pokémon.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Mini.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex
|}

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, there is no Pokédex, but they have regional [[List of Pokémon by Browser number|Browsers]] that also list Pokémon and give them their own Browser number unique for each region. All Browsers can search for Pokémon by name, [[Poké Assist]], and {{OBP|Field Move|Ranger}}; the Almia Browser can also search by Browser Number. The Fiore Browser can list Pokémon by Browser Number, letter, weight, and height.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is no Pokédex available as a physical device, but the {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card is usable in [[Duel (TCG GB)|duels]].

The {{DL|PC|card album}} in the [[PC]] works in a similar way to the Pokédex in the [[core series]] games. The album lists cards in order and displays the quantity of cards owned by the player. In both games, the cards are usually organized by their [[index number]] hidden in the internal data, which separates the Pokémon cards by {{TCG|type}} and then orders them by their [[National Pokédex]] number.

The {{OBP|Imakuni?|CoroCoro promo}} card (found in both games) states that [[Tomoaki Imakuni|he]] is a creature not listed in the Pokédex.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG1 D47 Pokédex.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG2 A59 Pokédex.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card ({{TCG GB1}})
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card ({{TCG GB2}})
|}

===Pokémon Quest===

[[File:Quest Pokédex.png|300px|thumb|The Pokédex in Pokémon Quest]]
In {{g|Quest}}, the Pokédex is a book with a Poké Ball design on the covers, closed by a clasp that goes over the "button". As the menu is opened, the book scrolls on screen, then opens up. While open, the right hand side pages display the list of Pokémon, while the left hand side displays [[Pokédex entry|more detailed information about the selected species]]. It is available from the start of the game.

[[File:Quest Pokédex Open.png|300px|thumb|left|The Pokédex in Quest opened to a page]]
It lists every Pokémon in the game on the right hand side pages by their icons, with question marks in place of Pokémon that have not been befriended. Each page displays 15 Pokémon, and arrow buttons on the bottom allow for scrolling between pages. There are 150 Pokémon in all, spread over 10 pages. The left hand side presents information on a selected Pokémon, including number, model, name, category, types, if it prefers to long range or close range attacking, and the number of that species that have been befriended. By default, it displays {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s data. Tapping on this model causes it to spin around and play the species's [[cry]]. If a [[Shiny Pokémon]] of that species has been befriended, it will swap to the shiny coloration when the model is tapped. A second tap returns the colors to normal. A preference of colors cannot be saved, they flip back to normal when the Pokémon is not being viewed. Pokémon that have not been befriended only display a question mark model and number, and cannot be spun around. There are no "seen" entries in this game.
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===Pokémon UNITE===
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In {{g|UNITE}}, the player does not collect Pokémon to fill a Pokédex. (There are menus which display all obtained Pokémon, but this game's structure does not lend itself to the Pokédex's concept) However, [[Boost Emblem]]s have a very similar collection viewing feature called the '''Emblem Dex'''. This menu displays the player's entire collection of Boost Emblems, and enables the player to merge their Boost Emblems to create ones of higher grades. Since Boost Emblems are items that depict Pokémon, the overall result is very similar to a Pokédex.

===Perdue series===
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In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], there is a Pokédex feature.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
{{main|Pokédex (Promo-A 4)}}
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]], Pokédex appears as an {{TCG|Item card}} that allows players to look at the top three cards of their deck.

==In animation==
[[File:Zoey Glameow Pokédex scan.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
When a young [[Sam]], who later turned out to be {{an|Professor Oak}}'s younger self, was accidentally [[Time travel|warped to a future of his own time]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. This is an example of a {{wp|causal loop}}, meaning the idea for the Pokédex came out of nowhere.

In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash received his first Pokédex, apparently nicknamed "Dexter". Throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}, Ash uses it to either identify {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} he is not familiar with, check a Pokémon's moves, or identify Pokémon on request. Occasionally, though, Ash will scan Pokémon he has already seen, likely to either refresh his memory or out of curiosity.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]'', [[Officer Jenny]] informed Ash that the Pokédex can be used as an {{wp|Identity document|ID card}}. Since then, Ash has used his Pokédex to register for the various [[Pokémon League]]s he has participated in. As shown in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', the Pokédex can also be used by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s registering to obtain a [[Contest Pass]] for entering [[Pokémon Contest]]s.

In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', {{an|Brock}} informed Ash that a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can use their Pokédex to exchange their Pokémon with ones they have in storage, though this feature was never seen in use.

[[File:Ash Dawn Pokédexes.png|thumb|left|220px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} using the Pokédex]]
In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of {{an|Seafoam Island}}. Unlike the games, entries in ''Pokémon the Series'' are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as a true encyclopedia than a data-recording device. However, it should be noted that information relayed to the user may vary from time to time. This may happen even if the Pokédex remains unchanged in any way.

To look up information on a particular species, Trainers may simply point the Pokédex at an individual or manually enter it in. The Pokédex will then display a picture and read the entry out loud. The image displayed will be [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', however, a stylized art of {{p|Raikou}} was shown when {{jo|Jimmy}} looked it up.

In {{aniseries|DP}}, it was revealed that it can identify the Pokémon's [[level]] and learned [[move]]s, even for [[wild Pokémon]]. Apparently, a picture or video recording of sufficient quality can also be scanned for information.

[[File:Pokédex no data.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex displaying the "no data" message]]
Attempting to identify an unknown Pokémon, usually one not native to the region the Pokédex was designed for, yields the message "no data". This message may also appear when scanning a {{pkmn2|Mythical}} or [[Legendary Pokémon]].

In [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]], the Pokédex has a male voice; while in [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Kalos]], it has a female voice. The upgraded Pokédex Ash and {{an|Serena}} received at the end of ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'' also has a male voice in the Japanese version. The gender of the voice may vary in some international dubs.

Like in the games, the Pokédex has gone through various designs. This includes its shape and way of opening, display, as well as the aforementioned voice. The Unova Pokédex redesign in {{aniseries|BW}} is significant, as it shows all the viewing angles from the Pokémon, with the exception of the back.

Trainers without the luxury of a Pokédex may have access to other means of finding information. Some use high-tech computers, like {{an|Giovanni}} in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'' or [[Shingo]] in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''. In several episodes, [[James]] used a deck of cards, which slightly resemble {{Trading Card Game}} cards. The deck of cards was replaced with a hologram laptop in {{aniseries|XY}}, and with a book in {{aniseries|SM}}.

====Pokédex completion====
In the [[EP001|first episode]], the main protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] set off on his journey and promised that he would {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} all of the Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}. However, by the end of his journey, Ash only progressed to 98 (102 if {{AP|Larvitar}} and {{AP|Solgaleo}} are included) captures of Pokémon, just over 10% (11% if Larvitar and Solgaleo are included) of the total 905 Pokémon known as of [[Generation VIII]]. Moreover, Ash does not at all focus on catching as many species as he can; he even expresses distaste for Gary's training method of "catching them all". A future character, [[Goh]], would make catching every Pokémon and completing his Pokédex one of his goals. By the end of his journey, Goh obtained at least 115 Pokémon—close to 13% of the total Pokémon known as of Generation VIII.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP002|Dexter (purpose)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by {{an|Professor Oak}} for [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]] of the town of {{to|Pallet}}. My function is to provide Ash with information and advice regarding Pokémon and their {{pkmn|training}}. If lost or stolen, I cannot be replaced.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP007|None|po=Dexter (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by Professor Oak for Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP116|None|po=[[Pokédex]] (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|This unit belongs to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town.}}
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====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ash Original Pokédex.png|{{Ash}}'s original Pokédex
Ash Original Pokédex scan.png|Ash's original Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mr. Mime}}
Mewtwo analysis.png|{{Gary}}'s Pokédex failing to scan {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}
Ash Johto Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex
Ash Johto Pokédex.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex scanning {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Elekid}}
Ash Johto Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex failing to scan [[Harrison's Blaziken]]
Ash Hoenn Pokédex.png|Ash's Hoenn Pokédex scanning [[Brawly's Makuhita]]
PMC Pokédex Scan.png|The [[Pokémon Mystery Club]]'s Pokédex scanning [[Brock's Lombre]]
Ash Second Kanto Pokédex.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex
Ash Second Kanto Pokédex scan.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Cleffa}}
Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex failing to scan [[Gary's Electivire]]
May Kanto Pokédex.png|{{an|May}}'s Kanto Pokédex
May Pokédex.png|May's Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Celebi}}
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex closed
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning a {{p|Snover}}
Dawn Pokédex.png|{{an|Dawn}}'s Sinnoh Pokédex
Dawn Pokédex scan.png|Dawn's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning {{an|Lyra}}'s {{p|Chikorita}}
Paul Pokédex.png|[[Paul]]'s Sinnoh Pokédex scanning his {{p|Starly}}
Rhyanna Ice Blue Pokédex.png|[[Rhyanna]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mismagius}}
Mamie Lavender Pokédex.png|[[Mamie]]'s Pokédex
HGSS Pokédex anime.png|[[Khoury]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Gible}}
Lyra Pokédex scan.png|{{an|Lyra}}'s Pokédex scanning [[Dawn's Piplup]]
Unova Pokédex anime.png|The [[Unova]] Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex
Scanning Unova Pokédex.png|[[Trip]] scanning a {{TP|Trip|Snivy}} on his Unova Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex failing to scan [[Alexa's Gogoat]]
Bianca Pokédex.png|{{an|Bianca}}'s Unova Pokédex
Dawn Unova Pokédex.png|Dawn's Unova Pokédex
Bianca Pokédex scan.png|Bianca's Unova Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}}
Ash Kalos Pokédex.png|Ash's first Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} on his Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex 2.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Second Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{p|Quilladin}} on his second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex failing to scan [[Squishy]]
Ash Alola Pokédex.png|An empty Alola Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex anime.png|The {{p|Rotom}} Pokédex in Alola
Rotom Pokédex scan.png|{{Rotom}} scanning [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}
Rotom Pokédex no data.png|Rotom failing to scan {{AP|Poipole}}
Ash Rotom Phone.png|Ash's [[Rotom Phone]]
Goh Rotom Phone.png|[[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone
Goh Rotom Phone scan.png|Goh's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Nickit}}
Goh Rotom Phone no data.png|Goh's Rotom Phone failing to scan {{p|Zamazenta}}
Team Rocket Rotom Phone.png|{{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Rotom Phone scan.png|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Drednaw}}
Shane Seeker Rotom Phone.png|[[Shane Seeker]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone.png|[[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone scan.png|Chloe's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Poliwag}}
Walker Pokédex.png|[[Walker]]'s Pokédex
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable
| color = {{red color}}
| bordercolor = {{black color}}
| ja = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': 三木眞一郎 ''[[Shin-ichiro Miki]]'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''[[Sinnoh]]''': 川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP101]]) / 雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' ([[DP102]]-[[DP191]], [[DPS01]]) '''[[Unova]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' '''[[Kalos]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' ([[XY094]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': 浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]'' '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': 堀内賢雄 ''[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]'' ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / マリナ・アイコルツ ''[[Marina Aicholtz]]'' ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| en = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': [[List of English voice actors|Nicholas James Tate]] ([[EP001]]-[[EP049]]) / [[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP050]]-[[EP271]], [[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / [[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG147]]-[[AG192]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': [[Rachael Lillis]] '''[[Sinnoh]]''': [[Michele Knotz]] '''[[Unova]]''': [[Marc Thompson]] '''[[Kalos]]''': [[Suzy Myers]] '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': [[Roger Callagy]] '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Lisa Ortiz]] ({{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone)
| ar = '''[[Kanto]]''': مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat'' '''[[Johto]]''': جهاد الأطرش ''Jihad Al Attrash'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai''
| fi = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Juha Paananen ([[EP001]]-[[EP271]]) / Kari Tamminen ([[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[AG147]]-[[AG155]], [[AG174]]-[[AG192]]) / Unknown ([[AG156]], [[AG161]]) / Pasi Ruohonen ([[AG170]], [[AG173]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Juha Paananen ([[AG002]]-[[AG026]]) / Elise Langenoja ([[AG041]]-[[AG132]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Jenni Sivonen ([[DP002]]-[[DP130]], [[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[DP071]] only) / Susa Saukko ([[DP132]]-[[DP156]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Pasi Ruohonen '''[[Kalos]]''': Pasi Ruohonen ([[XY003]]-[[XY022]], [[XY025]]-[[XY049]]) / Markus Bäckman ([[XY024]], [[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Markus Niemi
| hu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': István Imre '''[[Hoenn]]''': Gyula Balázsi
| id = '''[[Kanto]]''': Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Dewi Arifiani '''[[Unova]]''': Frenddy J.H. Pangkey (Indosiar dub), Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Kalos]]''': Srilan Wulan ({{aniseries|XY}}) '''[[Kalos]]''': Wan Leoni Mutiarza (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'') '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Tri Budi Prakoso '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Turi Sandos (Ash's Rotom Phone), Lis Kurniasih (Goh's Rotom Phone)
| it = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''' / '''[[Kalos]]''': Flavio Arras / Marco Balbi ([[EP128]]) / Unknown voice actress ([[DP064]], [[DP069]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Monica Bonetto / Jolanda Granato '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Stefano Pozzi '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Davide Fumagalli ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Federica Simonelli ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| no = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Even Rasmussen ([[EP001]]-[[EP013]], [[EP016]]-[[EP054]], [[EP060]]-[[EP271]]) / Trond Teigen ([[EP003]]) / Unknown voice actor ([[EP014]]) / Erik Skøld ([[EP058]])
| pl = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Mikołaj Klimek ([[EP106]]-[[EP271]], [[EP034]]{{tt|*|Redub}}) / Mieczysław Morański ([[PK01]]) / Artur Pontek ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - {{an|Lyra}}'s and [[Khoury]]'s Pokédex) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Unknown Voice Actor ([[AG001]]-[[AG040]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Joanna Pach '''[[Unova]]''': Artur Kaczmarski '''[[Kalos]]''': Marta Dobecka '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Maksymilian Michasiów '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Przemysław Wyszyński ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Martyna Kowalik ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| pt_br = '''[[Kanto]]'''/'''[[Johto]]'''/'''[[Hoenn]]''': Wellington Lima ([[EP001]]-[[AG033]], [[AG126]]-[[AG192]]) José Parisi Jr. ([[AG034]]-[[AG038]]) Alex Minei ([[AG039]]-[[AG090]], [[AG104]]-[[AG124]]) Márcio Marconatto ([[AG094]]-[[AG095]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Leila Di Castro ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) Luciana Baroli ([[DP105]]-[[DP191]]) Walter Cruz ([[DP143]] - Lyra's Pokédex) Vágner Santos ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - Khoury's Pokédex / [[DP147]] - Lyra's Pokédex) '''[[Unova]]''': Gabriel Noya '''[[Kalos]]''': Cecília Lemes ([[XY001]]-[[XY093]]) Raphael Rossatto ([[XY094]]-present) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Raphael Rossatto '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Raphael Rossatto ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Teline Carvalho ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone) / Marcus Jardym ([[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone)
| ru = '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Дарья Фролова ''Darja Frolova'' '''[[Unova]]''': Евгений Вальц ''Evgeni Waltz'' '''[[Kalos]]''': Ольга Шорохова ''Olga Shorohova'' ([[XY001]]-[[XY008]]), Татьяна Веселкина ''Tatyana Veselkina'' ([[XY009]]-present)
| es_la = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Rubén León / Gabriel Gama ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]], [[HS18]], [[AG147]]-[[AG161]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[AG134]]-[[AG135]]) / Hugo Núñez ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Rossy Aguirre '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Rubén León ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) / Mayra Arellano ([[DP105]]-[[DP156]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo Garza '''[[Kalos]]''': Rossy Aguirre ([[XY003]]-[[XY093]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[XY094]]-present)
| es_eu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo del Hoyo '''[[Hoenn]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Amparo Valencia '''[[Kalos]]''': Desirée Álvarez ([[XY003]]-[[XY049]]) / Elena Palacios ([[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Javier Balas '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Luis Miguel Cajal ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Carmen Podio ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| sv = '''[[Kanto]]''': Andreas Nilsson
| tr = '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Gökhan Şimşek
| vi = '''[[Unova]]''': Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S14]]-[[S16]]) '''[[Kalos]]''': Cao Thụy Thanh Hồng ([[S17]]-[[S18]]) Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S19]])
| hi = Rajesh Kava {{tt|*|Original series Hungama dub}}
| ca = '''[[Kanto]]''': Joaquim Sota (VHS dub)
}}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
Pokédexes operate similarly in {{aniseries|HZ}} as they do in {{aniseries|PTS}}, giving the user pre-programmed entries of the scanned Pokémon and information about Pokémon they own, such as the [[move]]s they know. Like in {{aniseries|JN}}, the Pokédex is an application on the [[Rotom Phone]], but unlike in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', all Rotom Phones have the same voice actor in the original Japanese version and English dub.

In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', new students at [[Indigo Academy]] were shown receiving Pokédex apps directly into their [[Rotom Phone]]s upon starting their studies. In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Roy received his own Pokédex app from [[Friede]]. Like with the rest of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], excluding Liko, the app he received was created by [[Dot]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Liko Rotom Phone.png|[[Liko]]'s Rotom Phone
Liko Rotom Phone Pokédex.png|Liko's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Litwick}}
Roy Rotom Phone no data.png|[[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone failing to scan {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}
Liko and Roy Paldea Pokédex Apps.png|Liko and Roy's Rotom Phone Pokédex apps
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': 山下大輝 ''[[Daiki Yamashita]]''
|en='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Zeno Robinson]]
|pt_br='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': Jessie Terra ([[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone)
}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Kanto Pokédex PO.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex appeared during the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where they served the same purpose as in the original {{game|Red and Blue|s}} games. They recorded basic info of any Pokémon encountered, and detailed info of any Pokémon caught. Much like in the games, one was given to both {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} by [[Professor Oak]]. By the end of the [[PO04|last episode]] of the miniseries, Red had managed to capture all 150 [[Generation I]] Pokémon, excluding only {{p|Mew}}. Blue's Pokédex was later crushed when his {{p|Blastoise}} accidentally crashed onto it while he was battling {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Cerulean Cave]].

Besides listing all the caught Pokémon in numerical order, the Pokédex was also able to sort the recorded Pokémon data by other factors, such as the type, as seen when Professor Oak tried to identify the Pokémon Blue had fought by going through the list of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon in Red's Pokédex.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Pokédex Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex, in its {{LGPE}} design, appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. One was first seen under {{ga|Trace}}'s possession, while one belonging to {{ga|Green}} was seen later in the episode. Green apologized to [[Professor Oak]] for having been unable to complete the Pokédex for him, but he cheered her up by revealing that the other [[Pallet Town]] Trainers had also been taking on the same project, and thanks to their combined efforts, the Pokédex was finally complete. Just then, Professor Oak received word from [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]] regarding {{p|Meltan|a newly discovered Pokémon made of metal}}, making him realize that there were still more Pokémon out there to catch.
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==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Pokédex first appeared in in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of [[Monta]]. His goal during the {{pkmn|manga}} was to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova Pokédex]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Pokémon Trainers receive their Pokédexes when their application to become a Pokémon Trainer is accepted. A Pokédex contains information on a Pokémon's moves and abilities, as well as general information and the ability to tell if a Pokémon has critically low [[HP]]. In addition, all Pokédexes contain a copy of the {{pkmn|Trainer's license}}.

Updated versions of the Pokédex are released from time to time, as seen in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', where {{an|Professor Oak}} gave {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a beta version of the latest model of the Pokédex.

===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
A Pokédex appeared in [[BWGP02]], where [[Takurō]] received it from [[Professor Juniper]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:PS337.png|thumb|250px|The Pokédexes of the holders from the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], only a [[Pokédex holder|select group of people]] have Pokédexes, and they are highly respected as a result. The Pokédexes come in groups of three per region, and are generally given out along with a first partner Pokémon from the region's Professor. The only exceptions to this rule is Unova Pokédexes which have five (one of them is destroyed), at first it was three, and two more were added later. Since the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédexes have switched mainly to two. Each Pokédex has a holder registration system, meaning when it is assigned, the holder must register their name and fingerprints, which means each of the Pokédexes is only allowed to have one rightful owner. However, it is possible to transfer data from one Pokédex to an upgraded version, leaving the Pokédex that had its data transferred with no rightful owner, and thus, the Pokédex would be able to be reassigned to a new owner. It is shown that when the three Pokédexes from the same region are put together, a Pokédex will make a beeping sound as a signal to indicate that another Pokédex is nearby. This only works when held by their rightful owner, as seen in ''[[PS085|Gimme Shellder]]''. This signal seems to apply for all models of the Pokédex, and the Sinnoh Pokédex holder trio refers to it as the "morning sound" (Japanese: '''朝の音'''), due to it being used to wake the trio up every morning while they were together.

Much like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the Pokédex in Pokémon Adventures displays the known moves of an individual Pokémon, as well as its current health, its cry, its current moves, and can even track them. Unlike the animated series, however, the Pokédex entries are usually taken directly from the games and as such contains readable text rather than having the information spoken out loud. The Pikachu interaction feature from {{game|Yellow}} was added to {{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex, allowing him to see its mood (though he never is seen making much use of it, as {{adv|Yellow}} was in possession of his Pokédex for most of the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, and could tell [[Pika]]'s mood on her own anyway). The Pokédex's function takes over much of the control the games give to the player, being able to prevent a Pokémon's [[Evolution]], whereas Trainers without a Pokédex have no choice in the matter. As seen in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', the Pokédex can discover where a Pokémon was first met by its Trainer, much as the feature added in {{game|Crystal}} allows one to view a Pokémon's origin. In addition to these functions, the Pokédex is able to record and project hologram images and can serve as a portable transporter with the assistance of a [[Pokégear]] and Mobile Adapter cable.

In the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, {{adv|Professor Oak}} asks {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} to return their Pokédexes to him, so that he could upgrade them to [[National Pokédex]]es. Though in the process, they get stolen by [[Orm]] and used by [[Carr]] to create a "black Pokédex" (Japanese: '''黒い図鑑'''). Later in the story, the new Pokédexes are received by the trio, and Red's old one is given to Yellow, while Blue and Green's old Pokédexes are destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, the Johto Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, the Hoenn Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In addition, the Pokédex formerly held by Cheren was later given back to Cedric Juniper, and eventually destroyed by {{adv|N}}. The third Kalos Pokédex was found by [[Malva]] along with {{TP|Malva|Fennekin}}, but it was destroyed after she deemed it worthless.

There are currently 25 Pokédexes in operation, four Pokédexes destroyed, and six Pokédexes that have their statuses unknown, coming in eleven models based on region and mode. In addition, there is Team Rocket's black Pokédex, which is also currently missing.

While most of the holders have red Pokédexes, the Pokédex can also come in a variety of colors. Crystal, White, and Whitley have pink Pokédexes, while Diamond and Pearl carry a blue Pokédex and an orange Pokédex, respectively.

====Pokédex completion====
In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, [[Professor Oak]] hired {{adv|Crystal}} to complete the Pokédex after {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} previously failed to complete the Pokédex and went to pursue other goals. By the end of the arc, she successfully completed the Pokédex with the 251 Pokémon from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Red Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex
Red original Pokédex Adventures.png|Red's first Pokédex, currently Yellow's
Blue Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Blue}}'s Pokédex
Blue original Pokédex Adventures.png|Blue's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Green Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Green}}'s Pokédex
Green original Pokédex Adventures.png|Green's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Yellow Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokédex, formerly Red's
Gold Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Gold}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Gold original Pokédex Adventures.png|Gold's first Pokédex
Silver HeartGold SoulSilver chapter.png|{{adv|Silver}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Silver original Pokédex Adventures.png|Silver's first Pokédex
Crystal Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Crystal}}'s pink-white Pokédex
Crystal original Pokédex Adventures.png|Crystal's first Pokédex
Ruby new Pokédex Adventures.png|Ruby's Pokédex
Ruby Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokédex
Sapphire Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokédex
Emerald new Pokédex Adventures.png|Emerald's Pokédex
Emerald Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Emerald}}'s first Pokédex
Wally Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Wally}}'s Pokédex, officially Emerald's
Diamond Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Diamond}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|blue]] Pokédex
Pearl Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Pearl}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|orange]] Pokédex
Platinum Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Platinum}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|red]] Pokédex
Black Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Black}}'s Pokédex
White Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|White}}'s pink Pokédex, formerly Bianca's
Cheren Bianca Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Cheren}} and {{adv|Bianca}}'s Pokédexes, respectively destroyed and with White
Blake Whitley Pokédex.png|{{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Whitley}}'s Pokédexes
X Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|X}}'s Pokédex
Y Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Y}}'s Pokédex
Sun Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sun}}'s Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Moon}}'s {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}
Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|{{Casey}} (left) and {{Henry}}'s (right) [[Rotom Phone]]s
Violet Old Roto.png|{{adv|Violet}}'s Rotom Phone, [[Old Roto]]
Scarlet Rotom Phone.png|{{adv|Scarlet}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Black Pokédex.png|[[Team Rocket]]'s black Pokédex
</gallery>

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
The Pokédex appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}, under the ownership of {{OBP|Kenta|PDPV}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]'', {{GnB|Gold}} received the latest-model Pokédex from [[Professor Oak]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], the Pokédex is given the same way as in the [[Generation I]] games; by Professor Oak. In contrast to the Pokédex in other canons, the ones in this manga uses an antenna.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', Professor Oak gave {{zensho|Satoshi}} and {{zensho|Shigeru}} a Pokédex each and asked them to complete them.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
Pokédex PBW.png|A Pokédex in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
Pokédex EToP.png|A Pokédex in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Pokédex scan EToP.png|A Pokédex scanning {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}'s health in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex ID EToP.png|A Pokédex showing {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s identification in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex BWGP.png|A Pokédex in [[Pocket Monsters BW Good Partners]]
Pokédex PDPV.png|A Pokédex in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
Pokédex Golden Boys.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Pokédex PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Pokédex in use PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in use in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pokédex Zensho.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Zensho]]
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
[[File:PokédexHANDY910isDiamondPearl111.jpg|thumb|220px|Pokédex HANDY910is]]
:''For the Pokédex entries found on Pokémon cards, see [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry → In the TCG]]''
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Pokédex in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The Hoenn region's model did not receive a TCG card, and the Generation I and Generation II Pokédexes, which featured model numbers on the Japanese cards (HANDY505 and HANDY808 respectively), did not show these model numbers on the English card. The Generation V Pokédex has no model number even in the Japanese card; it also has the same effect and English name as the Generation I Pokédex. Every card has allowed the player to look at a certain number of cards from the top of their deck and then either arrange them as they like, or in the case of Pokédex HANDY910is, choose one to put in their hand.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|New Pokédex|95}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Uncommon|jpset2=Pokémon Web|jprarity2=Common|jpnum2=016/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|PokéDex HANDY909|96}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/112|jpsetlink=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset=Flight of Legends|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/082}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Rotom Dex|131}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|enset=Sun & Moon|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=131/149|jpset=Collection Sun|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/060|enset2=Sun & Moon|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=159/149|jpset2=Collection Sun|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=072/060|jpset3=Sun & Moon Starter Set|jpnum3=050/059|jpset4=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=015/SM-P|jpset5=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum5=149/SM-P|jpset6=GX Battle Boost|jpnum6=098/114|jpset7=GG End|jprarity7=TR|jpnum7=053/054}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Burning Shadows|Rotom Dex Poké Finder Mode|122}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|enset=Burning Shadows|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/147|jpset=To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow|jprarity=U|jpnum=047/051}}
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==Trivia==
* {{an|Professor Oak}} has written {{wp|senryū}} about the Pokédex in two of his lectures:
** For ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「こまったら　ひらいてみよう　ポケモンずかん」 ''"When troubled, let's open the Pokédex."''
** For ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「こまったらけんさくいっぱつポケモンずかん」 ''"If you are stuck, one search of the Pokédex is all you need."''
* Many Pokédexes appear similar to Nintendo consoles, and other popular electronics.
** The Generation I Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy]], while the Generation III Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Advance SP]], and the Generation VII Kanto Pokédex resembles a {{wp|2-in-1 PC}}.
** The Generation II Johto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Color]], while the Generation IV Johto Pokédex is in similar appearance to a [[Nintendo DSi]].
** Both versions of the Hoenn Pokédex resemble a [[Game Boy Advance]].
** The Sinnoh Pokédex resembles a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
** The Unova Pokédex resembles an {{wp|iPod Nano}}.
** The Alola [[Rotom Pokédex]] resembles a {{wp|tablet computer}}.
** The Galar, Paldea and Lumiose [[Rotom Phone]]s resemble a {{wp|smartphone}}.
* In most canons, the Pokédex is evidently encased in material that is invulnerable to almost anything within reason. It has been soaked in water and (in the animated series) electrified and exposed to high-temperature flames, all with no ill effect. It is also voice-sensitive. There are some limitations to its ability; certain circumstances can prevent the Pokédex from accurately identifying its target:
** A Pokédex which has not received a [[National Pokédex|National Mode]] upgrade will not display any information on Pokémon not usually found in its home region, even if those Pokémon have been caught, and if captured, its number will be listed as "???" (or not listed at all in the case of Sun and Moon) in the [[Party|summary]] screen.
** Similarly, {{Gary}}'s Pokédex failed to identify {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], displaying only static interference.
* All of Ash's Pokédexes have been red, as are all of the Pokédexes for male player characters in the games, while other characters have had other colors. May had a yellow one in Kanto, Paul has a dark blue Pokédex, Dawn has a pink Pokédex, [[Rhyanna]] has an ice blue Pokédex, [[Narissa]] has an orange Pokédex, and [[Mamie]] has a lavender Pokédex.
* The only modern-day Pokédex not seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}} is the one introduced in {{LGPE}}, although it did appear in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* The Kanto regional Pokédex (Generations I and III) and the Sinnoh regional Pokédex ({{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}) have 151 members, the smallest of all regional Pokédexes. The largest regional Pokédex is the Kalos regional Pokédex, with 454 members. [[Generation VI]]'s [[National Pokédex]] is also the largest Pokédex within the [[core series]] games, with 721 members.
* The Pokédex models of Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}} rounded the weights of all Pokémon to full pounds except for {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}, despite the Japanese games' use of tenths of kilograms since the start. From [[Generation III]] onward, all weights have been given to the nearest tenth of a pound.
* The Pokédex has usually lost several buttons with every new model, due to various upgrades: Kanto's first model has twenty-two buttons; Kanto's third model has nine; Johto's original model has five; Kanto's second model, both of Hoenn's models, and Sinnoh's only have three; and Johto's second model, both of Unova's models, the Kalos model, and the Alola model all apparently have no buttons whatsoever, solely using the touch-screen interface.
* Numerous toy Pokédexes have been manufactured by companies like {{wp|Tiger Electronics}} and [[Jakks Pacific]].

==In other languages==
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==Related articles==
* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Old Roto]]

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:''Zukan redirects here. For Japanese figures named after the Pokédex, see [[Pokémon Zukan figures]]. For the guidebook localized as Pokémon Zukan in English media, see [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]].''
:''Dex and DEX redirect here. For the [[Pokémon Masters EX]] feature, see [[Dex (Masters)]]. For the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion abbreviated as DEX, see [[Dark Explorers (TCG)]].
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[[File:Pokédex logo.png|thumb|250px|Pokédex logo]]
The '''Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|図鑑|ずかん}}''' ''illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia'') is an invaluable tool to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Pokémon world]]. It gives information about all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the world that are contained in its database, although it differs in how it acquires and presents information over the different media. However, they are also only given to a few Trainers at a time, generally to the ones that are felt to have exceptional potential and skill. [[Regional Pokédex]]es give information about Pokémon native to a particular [[region]], while the [[National Pokédex]] records information about all known Pokémon. [[Professor Laventon]] is the first known researcher<ref group="lower-alpha">Although the Hisui Pokédex is the earliest specifically known example of a Pokédex, Laventon asserts that "We in the field call such a catalog a Pokédex", suggesting that it is at least a preexisting concept with some broader acceptance.</ref> to have compiled an analog Pokédex in the form of a bound volume, while the digital version of it is a more recent invention created by [[Professor Oak]]..

==In the core series games==
[[File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|[[Rotom Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
The modern Pokédex is a handheld electronic encyclopedia device; one which is capable of recording and retaining information of the various Pokémon of the world. In order to accomplish Professor Oak's goal of a complete Pokémon database, the Pokédex is designed to find and record data on each Pokémon the Trainer meets. Pokémon are added to the Pokédex simply by encountering them in battle or, sometimes, by seeing a picture of the Pokémon. However, detailed entries are not recorded until the player obtains the Pokémon, such as through [[Caught Pokémon|catching]], [[Evolution|evolving]], {{pkmn|breeding}}, {{pkmn2|gift}}s, or [[trade]]s.

===Models===
According to the [[TCG]], the Pokédex models with known names are: HANDY505{{sup/1|RBY}}, HANDY808{{sup/2|GSC}}, HANDY909{{sup/3|FRLG}}, and HANDY910is{{sup/4|DPPt}}.

Handy808, the model used in [[Generation II]], has four modes: New Pokédex Mode, Old Pokédex Mode, A to Z Mode and [[Unown Mode]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for girls, the in-game interface does not reflect this.

[[National Mode]] is an upgrade to the Handy909, Handy910is, Hoenn Pokédex{{sup/3|RSE}}, Johto{{sup/4|HGSS}} and Unova Pokédex models.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, extra Pokédex skins could be downloaded through the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. There were a total of seven downloadable skins, but only a maximum of five skins were made available for each gender of the {{player}}:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center;"
|-
| Unova Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Kanto Starters (red for male players, pink for female players)
|-
| Hugh Style{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|-
| Bianca Style
|-
| Cheren Style
|}

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is card-shaped and has a holographic center that is visible when the two ends are separated. It has access to [[Kalos]]' [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Central, Coastal and Mountain Pokédex]]es. Kalos' Pokédex was the last to receive a National Pokédex upgrade.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex consists of a device specially-designed to be inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}}, an innovation that gives the Pokédex its own personality and is intended as a new way for humans and Pokémon to communicate. The [[Rotom Dex]] is a rare model even in [[Alola]]. It was developed by [[Clemont]]. In Addition to an entire regional Pokédex, the Rotom Pokédex also contains a listing of Pokémon per an island.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the Pokédex is an application [[Sonia]] installs in the player's [[Rotom Phone]] after she is met for the first time. Additionally, when the player first arrives in the [[Isle of Armor]] or [[Crown Tundra]], a {{tc|doctor}} will install the [[regional Pokédex]] for that area on the player's Rotom Phone. The phone case can be seen coming in different colors, although the player's case will be orange.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Pokédex visually and functionally works how it did in Diamond and Pearl, however the interface was changed for optimization on a TV rather than the Nintendo DS's dual-screen layout.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, due to taking place in the past, the [[Hisui]] Pokédex appears to be the least advanced out of all current Pokédex models, simply being a book rather than an electronic device. The Pokédex has its own set of [[Unown Research Notes|research notes]] focusing on {{p|Unown}} acting as a separate page. The Pokédex could also be split into each of Hisui's five sub-regions. The Pokédex's appearance will change and appear damaged the more entries that are filled out. Additionally, the player's [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|rank]] is tracked on the book's cover.

The [[Paldea]] Regional Pokédex takes on the appearance of a digital bookshelf, with the Pokémon's entries being books. It is another app for the player's [[Rotom Phone]]. Seeing the Pokémon creates a blank covered book and registering them as captured gives a photographic cover to the book. Pokémon entries adjacent to seen Pokémon are shown as blank spaces, but can be selected to reveal a silhouette and the location of the Pokémon. This particular iteration of the Pokédex was invented by [[Jacq]]. The player can change the phone case of their Rotom Phone and the aesthetic of the Pokédex app and map will reflect this.

In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] makes its third appearance with the Pokédex being an app like in the previous versions. In addition to the usual, [[Lumiose City|Lumiose]] Pokédex, there is also a Mega Evolution Pokédex and a [[Hyperspace Lumiose|Hyperspace]] Pokédex.

===List of Pokémon===
The list design has varied between [[generation]]s:

* From [[Generation I]] to [[Generation III]], and from {{LGPE}} onwards, the Pokédex list is displayed as a single page.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the top screen.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, and Y}}, the top screen displays the Pokémon entry and bottom screen displays the Pokédex list.
* In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, the list is displayed on the right side of both screens with the selected Pokémon's sprite occupying the left side of the bottom screen.
* In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédex list is displayed in the bottom screen.

In several [[core series]] games, simply pressing A on a Pokémon listed in the Pokédex opens its Pokédex entry. In Generation I, this is known as the "Data" option. In some games, this is known as "Details" or "See Details".

In [[Generation I]]'s Pokédex, the entries are simple and each individual section can be accessed directly from the listing. From [[Generation II]] onwards, selecting a Pokémon displays the entry in a new screen from which the other sections can be selected.

The number of caught and seen Pokémon is displayed together with the list of Pokémon. From {{g|Sun and Moon}} onwards, it also displays the total percentage of Pokédex completion. The player can also scan QR codes to add Pokémon they haven't encountered yet to the Pokédex, allowing them to check the Pokémon's location.

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there is an [[Unown Mode]] available. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is a Key Item rather than part of the Pokédex. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the player has the ability to open an [[Unown]] Pokédex by pressing the Y button when the Pokédex's cover is shown.

====Ordering systems====
In each game, the Pokémon are ordered by default in the respective [[regional Pokédex]] order. From [[Generation II]] to [[Generation VI]], the [[National Pokédex]] (which includes all the available Pokémon to date) can be obtained by several means, depending on the game.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, there is the option to list Pokémon in alphabetical order.

From [[Generation III]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there is the option to list Pokémon by [[height]] (tallest or smallest), as well as [[weight]] (heaviest or lightest)

In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokédex is separated into three categories: Central Kalos (the first one unlocked), Coastal Kalos (unlocked by [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon entering {{rt|8|Kalos}}), and Mountain Kalos (unlocked by Sina and Dexio in the gate between [[Coumarine City]] and {{rt|13|Kalos}}, after beating [[Ramos]]), and each category has a different icon in the Pokédex menu. The Coastal Pokédex is represented by a blue stripe on the left side of a pentagon, the Central Pokédex is represented by a white stripe down the middle of a pentagon, and the Mountain Pokédex is represented by a red stripe on the right side of a pentagon. The symbol for the National Pokédex is a {{i|Poké Ball}}. In those games, the National Pokédex has color codes used to represent Pokémon introduced in each generation: red for Generation I, yellow for Generation II, green for Generation III, blue for Generation IV, pink for Generation V, and silver for Generation VI.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the Alola Pokédex is divided into several categories, with a section for each of the four main islands of the region.

No Pokémon is found in multiple sections of the Kalos Pokédex, but some are found in multiple sections of the Alola Pokédex.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Hisui's features different sections of Pokémon organization by separating them by area or within the entire Hisui region. In this game, a majority of the Pokémon in this Pokédex are shared with the Pokédex in Platinum, as both games take place in the Sinnoh Region.

====Search and additional lists====
In the [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games, there was no search function, although it was possible to search Pokémon in the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}} from the {{g|Stadium series}}.

The search function available in all core series from [[Generation II]] onwards, except in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} there are separate lists of Pokémon instead of a search function. From Generation II to V, it was only possible to search for Pokémon that have been caught; in [[Generation VI]], the ability to search for Pokémon that are not caught was added.

From [[Generation II]] onwards, except in FireRed and LeafGreen, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[type]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by type.

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, as well as Generations {{gen|V}}-{{gen|VII}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by color|color]]. In FireRed and LeafGreen, there are lists of Pokémon by color.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is possible to search Pokémon by the first letter of the name.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen only, there are lists of Pokémon according to their [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitat]].

From [[Generation IV]] to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search Pokémon by [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is possible to search Pokémon from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]].

In {{B2W2}}, after defeating [[Cheren]] for the first time, [[Bianca]] will upgrade the player's Pokédex with the [[Habitat List]], showing which Pokémon the player has already seen in the selected location, either normally, by finding in the water or via fishing rod (the latter two available later). If all Pokémon available in that place that are available via one of these three ways are seen (such as {{p|Purrloin}} and {{p|Patrat}} for tall grass on {{rt|19|Unova}}), the reference to the location in such way is marked with a [[Poké Ball]]-like stamp; after catching all Pokémon that are found via one of these three ways in current place, it gets marked with a colored Poké Ball-like stamp. It is not possible to use the Search Function in the Habitat List mode of the Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, only the currently set form of a Pokémon will be considered by the Pokédex when sorting and searching. All other forms will be ignored, and the form setting will not change to make the Pokémon match the search criteria. If the form is changed in the entry and the Pokémon either no longer matches the search criteria or belongs in a different place in the list, its entry will vanish or move according to its new form.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is also an option to search for Pokémon whose [[Mega Evolution]] form or {{shiny}} appearance have been registered. From this game onwards, all forms of a Pokémon registered will be taken in account when sorting and searching, even if they aren't the currently set form.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, it is possible to search for Pokémon whose [[Alolan form]] has been seen.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the search/sorting function is only available in the Alola Pokédex proper, not in the Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni Island Pokédexes.


===Entries===
{{main|Pokédex entry}}

A Pokédex entry typically describe a Pokémon in only two or three sentences. They may give background information on the habitat or activities of a Pokémon in the wild or other information on the Pokémon's history or anatomy. Pokédex entries also include height, weight, [[cry]], [[footprint]] (prior to [[Generation VI]]), location, other forms, and a picture of the Pokémon.

===Evaluation===
There are various mechanisms to evaluate the number of Pokémon in the Pokédex. These mechanisms will display a quote relating to the number of Pokémon seen or caught, often including a hint to the player of how to progress.

In all games in which [[Professor Oak]] appears, he will evaluate the player's Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon they have caught. In games which feature the [[National Pokédex]], Oak's evaluation takes this into account, but in a different way according to the game:
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Oak gives specific quotes according to the number of Pokémon caught in the regional Pokédex, and a general quote according to whether they have completed the National Pokédex or not
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Oak will only comment on the National Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Oak will comment on both the regional and National Pokédexes, according to the number of Pokémon caught

In the [[Hoenn]]-based games, [[Professor Birch]] will evaluate the player's Pokédex:
* In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Birch comments on the regional Pokédex, according to the number of Pokémon caught, but only after [[Wally]] catches a {{p|Ralts}}. He will also give the number of Pokémon caught in the National dex, after it is obtained
* In {{game|Emerald}}, it works the same as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, except that Birch will start to evaluate after the player gets the [[PokéNav]]
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Birch will comment on the regional Pokédex according to the number of Pokémon seen, and the national Pokédex according to the number caught

In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, as well as Oak evaluating the National dex as noted above, [[Professor Rowan]] will also evaluate the regional dex according to the number seen.

In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, [[Professor Juniper]] will evaluate the regional Pokédex according to both seen and caught Pokémon, while [[Cedric Juniper]] will evaluate the National Pokédex.

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will evaluate all three regional Pokédexes according to seen Pokémon, and the National Pokédex according to caught Pokémon.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the [[Rotom Pokédex]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in each of the four islands as well as in [[Alola]] as a whole.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Rotom Phone]] itself will evaluate according to the number of Pokémon seen in the main area of Galar, the [[Isle of Armor]], and the [[Crown Tundra]].

===Completion===
[[File:Diploma RB.png|thumb|Diploma awarded in Red and Blue]]
Completing the Pokédex is a common goal of Trainers and carries with it much esteem due to its difficulty, which has gradually escalated due to the fact that around 100 new Pokémon are introduced with each new generation. However, this is mitigated to a degree by new features added to the games, such as Wi-Fi and the [[Global Trade System]] in [[Generation IV]], and a less restrictive trading system (between PC boxes instead of only active teams) in [[Generation V]]. The exclusion of event Pokémon as a requirement for completing the Pokédex also makes it possible for people with no access to event distributions to complete the Pokédex.

====Diploma====
[[File:XY National Diploma.png|thumb|left|250px|The diploma awarded for the completion of the [[National Pokédex]] in {{pkmn|X and Y}}]]
{{main|Diploma}}

The in-game rewards are usually a congratulations from the director's avatar and a [[diploma]], usually one for completing the regional Pokédex and one for the National Pokédex. In {{v2|Emerald}}, the player could choose from one of the Johto [[first partner Pokémon]] for completing the Hoenn Dex. The completion of the Pokédex also usually allows the player to upgrade their {{ga|Trainer Card}}.

In Generations I to III, the completion of the regional Pokédex is tracked by how many Pokémon the player has caught. However, in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{v2|Platinum}}, the regional Pokédex is tracked simply by how many Pokémon the player has seen. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, though, it again registers only Pokémon that have been caught. In Generation V, though [[Professor Juniper]] originally evaluates the player's regional Pokédex based on the Pokémon the player has seen, they may still only receive a diploma after having caught all regional Pokémon. Completion of the National Pokédex is always based only on the number of Pokémon caught.

=====Displaying the diploma=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the diploma will appear on the shelf in the player's bedroom.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the diplomas given by the director can be displayed in the player's [[Secret Base]] and can be viewed in the same way as when obtaining it from the director. Other players visiting the secret base cannot see the full image on the diplomas, but instead will view it as an "impressive certificate".

====Oval Charm====
{{main|Oval Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, once the player has caught all of the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex, Professor Juniper will give the player an [[Oval Charm]] which increases the chances of finding [[Pokémon Egg]]s at the [[Pokémon Day Care]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Professor Sycamore]] will reward the player with an Oval Charm upon seeing all Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex, except for {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Professor Birch]] will reward the player with an [[Oval Charm]] upon seeing all Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex, except for {{p|Jirachi}}.

====Shiny Charm====
{{main|Shiny Charm}}

In {{B2W2}}, when the player completes the [[National Pokédex]], Professor Juniper gives the player a [[Shiny Charm]], which increases the chances of encountering and hatching [[Shiny Pokémon]].

In {{g|X and Y}}, upon completing the National Pokédex, the player will receive a Shiny Charm from Sycamore.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, should the player complete the National Pokédex, [[Professor Birch]] will also reward the player with a Shiny Charm.

====Other prizes====
In {{B2W2}}, once all the Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex have been seen, Professor Juniper presents the player a [[Permit]], allowing access to the [[Nature Preserve]].

===Acquisition===
====Pokédex====
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from [[Professor Oak]] after delivering him his [[Parcel]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the [[Mystery Egg]] from [[Mr. Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from [[Professor Birch]] after defeating {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after delivering him his Parcel)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from [[Professor Rowan]] after obtaining a [[first partner Pokémon]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from Professor Oak after obtaining the Mystery Egg from Mr. Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{DL|Nuvema Town|Juniper Pokémon Lab}} (from [[Professor Juniper]] after battling [[Bianca]] and [[Cheren]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Aspertia City]] (from Bianca after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Aquacorde Town]] (from [[Trevor]] after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Littleroot Town]] (from Professor Birch after defeating Brendan/May for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Iki Town]] (from [[Professor Kukui]] after saving [[Nebby]] at [[Mahalo Trail]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from Professor Oak after obtaining a {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Wedgehurst]] (from [[Sonia]] when visiting [[Professor Magnolia]]'s Pokémon Research Lab for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from Professor Rowan after obtaining a first partner Pokémon)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| [[Jubilife Village]] (from [[Professor Laventon]] after completing {{DL|Task|Missions|The Basics of Crafting}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Cabo Poco]] (from [[Nemona]] after battling her for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| [[Vert District]] [[Pokémon Center]] (from the [[Pokémon Center lady|Pokémon Center Clerk]] upon speaking to her for the first time)
|}
|}

====Upgrades====
:''For the National Pokédex upgrade locations, see [[National Pokédex]]''
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|red}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| '''[[Unown Mode]]''': [[Ruins of Alph]] (from a {{tc|Scientist}} outside the ruins after catching at least three different {{form|Unown|forms}} of {{p|Unown}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Canalave City]] (from Professor Rowan's [[Professor's assistant|assistant]] in the [[gate]]) '''[[Foreign Pokédex entries]]''': {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} (from the Meister)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| '''[[Form|Form comparison]]''': [[Mistralton City]] (from [[Cedric Juniper]] upon passing by the [[Pokémon Center]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| '''[[Habitat List]]''': [[Floccesy Town]] (from Bianca after earning the {{badge|Basic}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| '''Coastal Kalos Pokédex''': {{rt|8|Kalos}} (from [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] upon first entering the route) '''Mountain Kalos Pokédex''': [[Coumarine City]] (from Sina and Dexio in the gate after earning the {{badge|Plant}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| '''[[Rotom Pokédex]]''': {{rt|1|Alola}} (from Professor Kukui at the Pokémon Research Lab on the player's first visit) '''Akala Pokédex''': [[Heahea City]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Heahea Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}} (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Ula'ula Pokédex''': [[Malie City]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival) '''Poni Pokédex''': [[Seafolk Village]] (automatically updated by Rotom upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]]''': [[Fields of Honor|Armor Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]]''': [[Slippery Slope|Crown Station]] (from a {{tc|Doctor}} upon arrival)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]]''': [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} (from [[Jacq]] upon meeting [[Briar]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]''': [[Savanna Biome]] (from [[Cyrano]] upon visiting the [[Terarium]] for the first time)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
| '''[[List of Pokémon by Hyperspace Pokédex number|Hyperspace Pokédex]]''': [[Hotel Z]] (from [[Mable]] after visiting [[Hyperspace Lumiose]] for the first time)
|}
|}

===Gallery===
====Interface====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Interface for different types of Pokémon from SM/USUM (such as Legendaries)}}
=====Game Boy and Game Boy Color=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex RBY.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex interface GSC.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
|}

=====Game Boy Advance=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex RS.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex E.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex FRLG list.png|x144px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
|}

=====Nintendo DS=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex DP.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Pt.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BW.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex B2W2.png|160px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
|}

=====Nintendo 3DS=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex XY.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex ORAS.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SM.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon X and Y|XY}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{alola color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}
|}

=====Nintendo Switch=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{red color}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PE.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex SwSh.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|LGPE}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{galar color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield|SwSh}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex BDSP.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex PLA.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BDSP}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hisui color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|LA}}
|-
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex SV.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF | [[File:Pokédex ZA.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|SV}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Lumiose color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|ZA}}
|}

====Sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kanto Pokédex III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex Platinum.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex m Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Pokédex f Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Key Rotom Pokédex Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|3px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Selected.png|60px]] [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex BDSP Off.png|60px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Bag Pokédex LA Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|30px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Menu Icon Pokedex SV.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Paldea Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Kitakami Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]][[File:Blueberry Pokédex thumbnail.png|60px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| Male player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Female player obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}
| Obtain sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Menu icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Menu icon from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| {{color2|fff|Paldea}}, {{color2|fff|Kitakami}}, and {{color2|fff|Blueberry Academy}} Pokédex icons from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

====Artwork====
<gallery>
File:RG Pokédex.png|The [[Kanto]] Pokédex in {{game|Red and Green|s}}
File:Gen I Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in [[Generation I]]
File:Pokédex GSC.png|The [[Johto]] Pokédex in [[Generation II]]
File:RSE Pokédex.png|The [[Hoenn]] Pokédex in [[Generation III]]
File:Pokédex FRLG.png|The Kanto Pokédex in Generation III
File:DP Pokédex.png|The [[Sinnoh]] Pokédex in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
File:Pt Pokédex.png|The Sinnoh Pokédex in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Pokédex HGSS m.png|The male Johto Pokédex in [[Generation IV]]
File:Pokédex HGSS f.png|The female Johto Pokédex in Generation IV
File:Pokédex BW art.png|The male and female [[Unova]] Pokédexes in [[Generation V]]
File:XY Pokédex.png|The [[Kalos]] Pokédex in [[Generation VI]]
File:ORAS Pokédex.png|The Hoenn Pokédex in Generation VI
File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|The [[Alola]] [[Rotom Pokédex]] in [[Generation VII]]
File:LGPE Pokédex.png|The Kanto Pokédex in Generation VII
File:479Rotom-Phone.png|The [[Galar]] [[Rotom Phone]] in [[Generation VIII]]
File:479Rotom-Phone 2.png|The Galar Rotom Phone
File:LA Pokédex.png|The [[Hisui]] Pokédex in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|The [[Paldea]] Rotom Phone in [[Generation IX]]
</gallery>

====Concept art====
<gallery>
File:Pokédex ORAS concept art.jpg|{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art.png|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM concept art 2.jpg|{{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:Pokédex LGPE concept art.jpg|{{LGPE}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept art.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
File:Rotom Phone SwSh concept sketch.jpg|{{g|Sword and Shield}}
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
{{main|Pokédex (Stadium)}}
The Pokédex is available in all games of the {{g|Stadium series}}. It includes a 3D visualization of the Pokédex from [[core series]] games connected via [[Transfer Pak]]. The Pokédex is seen as a dual-screen computer at the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, with the exception of the Japanese Pokémon Stadium.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium JP Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium Pokédex list.png|200px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Stadium 2 Pokédex list.png|200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)|StadiumJPN}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|}

===Pokémon Bank===
[[Pokémon Bank]]'s National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]] (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola]] Pokédex orders. While the application has since been updated to be compatible with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and later, {{g|HOME}}, the Pokédex was never updated to include the Pokémon and Pokédex from the former two games.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Bank.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokémon Bank
|}

===Pokémon HOME===
{{main|Pokédex (HOME)}}
{{g|HOME}} a Pokédex feature with entries for all Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]].

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME Switch.png|250px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex HOME mobile.png|x250px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex interface (home console)
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex interface (mobile)
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
The Pokédex is accessible from the menu and displays a list of all caught and seen Pokémon, as well as any form differences and [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny forms]] caught or seen. The Pokédex is separated in sections for each region in National Dex order, with the exception of the "Unidentified" section, previously called the "Unknown" section, which is located at the bottom of the Pokédex and includes {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}.

There are also additional Pokédex listings that displays all caught Pokémon of a specific trait. With the exception of the Mega, G-Max, XXL, and XXS Pokédexes, these Pokédexes are unlocked after registering a certain number of species for that category. As of February 6, 2025, these additional Pokédexes will each show the three most recent Pokémon registered from each region.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| Purified
| Purified Pokémon
| 10 Purified Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shadow
| [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow Pokémon]]
| 10 Shadow Pokémon Registered
|-
| ★100%{{tt|*|Known as Perfect prior to January 29, 2025}}
| Pokémon with a ★100% appraisal
| 20 100% Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]]
| 15 Shiny Pokémon Registered
|-
| Lucky
| {{DL|Trade (GO)|Lucky Pokémon}}
| 10 Lucky Pokémon Registered
|-
| Mega
| {{GO|Mega Evolution}}s and Primal Reversions
| rowspan="4" |None
|-
| G-Max
| {{GO|Gigantamax}} Pokémon
|-
| XXL
| XXL Pokémon
|-
| XXS
| XXS Pokémon
|}

There were also some additional Pokédex listings prior to January 29, 2025 that were removed:

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{GO color}}; border:3px solid #{{GO color dark}}"
! Pokédex
! Displayed Pokémon
! Unlock Requirement
|-
| 3 Stars
| Pokémon with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 10 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Shiny 3 Stars
| [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny Pokémon]] with at least a 3-star appraisal
| 50 Shiny 3 Star Pokémon Registered
|-
| Event
| [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]]
| 1 Event Pokémon Registered
|}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{main|Dex (Masters)}}

In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the {{mas|Dex}} feature displays a list of all the [[sync pair]]s available. Each sync pair is formed by a Trainer and a single Pokémon.

===Pokémon Pinball series===
{{main|Pokédex (Pinball)}}

The Pokédex (also named "Poké Dex") is available from the [[main menu]] and displays a list of caught and seen Pokémon in the games {{g|Pinball}} and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.

===Pokémon Tetris===
In {{g|Tetris}}, the Pokédex is available in the menu at the beginning of the game. It is a list of the Pokémon that were captured in the Tetris game, and how many of each species was captured. Each captured Pokémon has 3 images: the full detailed image that appears when a Pokémon species is captured for the first time in the Tetris game, the small black silhouette that appears when a Pokémon species is available for capture in the Tetris game but was never captured before, and the small drawing which appears when a previously captured Pokémon species is available to be captured again in the Tetris game. All Pokémon appear as unidentified "----------" lines by default, until they are captured.

There are 249 Pokémon in this game, listed in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex order]]. Almost all Pokémon from [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] are available, except {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}}, which don't appear in the Pokédex. The slot #151 (Mew) is empty and the cursor can't point to it, while the slot #251 (Celebi) does not appear in the list since the Pokédex ends at the slot #250 ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). A Poké Ball symbol serves as the cursor, which the player can use to point at any listed Pokémon.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokédex Mini.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | Pokédex
|}

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, there is no Pokédex, but they have regional [[List of Pokémon by Browser number|Browsers]] that also list Pokémon and give them their own Browser number unique for each region. All Browsers can search for Pokémon by name, [[Poké Assist]], and {{OBP|Field Move|Ranger}}; the Almia Browser can also search by Browser Number. The Fiore Browser can list Pokémon by Browser Number, letter, weight, and height.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is no Pokédex available as a physical device, but the {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card is usable in [[Duel (TCG GB)|duels]].

The {{DL|PC|card album}} in the [[PC]] works in a similar way to the Pokédex in the [[core series]] games. The album lists cards in order and displays the quantity of cards owned by the player. In both games, the cards are usually organized by their [[index number]] hidden in the internal data, which separates the Pokémon cards by {{TCG|type}} and then orders them by their [[National Pokédex]] number.

The {{OBP|Imakuni?|CoroCoro promo}} card (found in both games) states that [[Tomoaki Imakuni|he]] is a creature not listed in the Pokédex.

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|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG1 D47 Pokédex.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:TCG2 A59 Pokédex.png]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card ({{TCG GB1}})
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#CCCCCC" | {{OBP|Pokédex|Base Set 87}} card ({{TCG GB2}})
|}

===Pokémon Quest===

[[File:Quest Pokédex.png|300px|thumb|The Pokédex in Pokémon Quest]]
In {{g|Quest}}, the Pokédex is a book with a Poké Ball design on the covers, closed by a clasp that goes over the "button". As the menu is opened, the book scrolls on screen, then opens up. While open, the right hand side pages display the list of Pokémon, while the left hand side displays [[Pokédex entry|more detailed information about the selected species]]. It is available from the start of the game.

[[File:Quest Pokédex Open.png|300px|thumb|left|The Pokédex in Quest opened to a page]]
It lists every Pokémon in the game on the right hand side pages by their icons, with question marks in place of Pokémon that have not been befriended. Each page displays 15 Pokémon, and arrow buttons on the bottom allow for scrolling between pages. There are 150 Pokémon in all, spread over 10 pages. The left hand side presents information on a selected Pokémon, including number, model, name, category, types, if it prefers to long range or close range attacking, and the number of that species that have been befriended. By default, it displays {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s data. Tapping on this model causes it to spin around and play the species's [[cry]]. If a [[Shiny Pokémon]] of that species has been befriended, it will swap to the shiny coloration when the model is tapped. A second tap returns the colors to normal. A preference of colors cannot be saved, they flip back to normal when the Pokémon is not being viewed. Pokémon that have not been befriended only display a question mark model and number, and cannot be spun around. There are no "seen" entries in this game.
{{-}}

===Pokémon UNITE===
{{main|Boost Emblem}}
{{sectionstub}}
In {{g|UNITE}}, the player does not collect Pokémon to fill a Pokédex. (There are menus which display all obtained Pokémon, but this game's structure does not lend itself to the Pokédex's concept) However, [[Boost Emblem]]s have a very similar collection viewing feature called the '''Emblem Dex'''. This menu displays the player's entire collection of Boost Emblems, and enables the player to merge their Boost Emblems to create ones of higher grades. Since Boost Emblems are items that depict Pokémon, the overall result is very similar to a Pokédex.

===Perdue series===
{{Sectionstub}}
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], there is a Pokédex feature.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
{{main|Pokédex (Promo-A 4)}}
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]], Pokédex appears as an {{TCG|Item card}} that allows players to look at the top three cards of their deck.

==In animation==
[[File:Zoey Glameow Pokédex scan.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
When a young [[Sam]], who later turned out to be {{an|Professor Oak}}'s younger self, was accidentally [[Time travel|warped to a future of his own time]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. This is an example of a {{wp|causal loop}}, meaning the idea for the Pokédex came out of nowhere.

In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash received his first Pokédex, apparently nicknamed "Dexter". Throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}, Ash uses it to either identify {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} he is not familiar with, check a Pokémon's moves, or identify Pokémon on request. Occasionally, though, Ash will scan Pokémon he has already seen, likely to either refresh his memory or out of curiosity.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]'', [[Officer Jenny]] informed Ash that the Pokédex can be used as an {{wp|Identity document|ID card}}. Since then, Ash has used his Pokédex to register for the various [[Pokémon League]]s he has participated in. As shown in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', the Pokédex can also be used by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s registering to obtain a [[Contest Pass]] for entering [[Pokémon Contest]]s.

In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', {{an|Brock}} informed Ash that a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can use their Pokédex to exchange their Pokémon with ones they have in storage, though this feature was never seen in use.

[[File:Ash Dawn Pokédexes.png|thumb|left|220px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} using the Pokédex]]
In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of {{an|Seafoam Island}}. Unlike the games, entries in ''Pokémon the Series'' are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as a true encyclopedia than a data-recording device. However, it should be noted that information relayed to the user may vary from time to time. This may happen even if the Pokédex remains unchanged in any way.

To look up information on a particular species, Trainers may simply point the Pokédex at an individual or manually enter it in. The Pokédex will then display a picture and read the entry out loud. The image displayed will be [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', however, a stylized art of {{p|Raikou}} was shown when {{jo|Jimmy}} looked it up.

In {{aniseries|DP}}, it was revealed that it can identify the Pokémon's [[level]] and learned [[move]]s, even for [[wild Pokémon]]. Apparently, a picture or video recording of sufficient quality can also be scanned for information.

[[File:Pokédex no data.png|thumb|220px|A Pokédex displaying the "no data" message]]
Attempting to identify an unknown Pokémon, usually one not native to the region the Pokédex was designed for, yields the message "no data". This message may also appear when scanning a {{pkmn2|Mythical}} or [[Legendary Pokémon]].

In [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]], the Pokédex has a male voice; while in [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Kalos]], it has a female voice. The upgraded Pokédex Ash and {{an|Serena}} received at the end of ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'' also has a male voice in the Japanese version. The gender of the voice may vary in some international dubs.

Like in the games, the Pokédex has gone through various designs. This includes its shape and way of opening, display, as well as the aforementioned voice. The Unova Pokédex redesign in {{aniseries|BW}} is significant, as it shows all the viewing angles from the Pokémon, with the exception of the back.

Trainers without the luxury of a Pokédex may have access to other means of finding information. Some use high-tech computers, like {{an|Giovanni}} in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'' or [[Shingo]] in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''. In several episodes, [[James]] used a deck of cards, which slightly resemble {{Trading Card Game}} cards. The deck of cards was replaced with a hologram laptop in {{aniseries|XY}}, and with a book in {{aniseries|SM}}.

====Pokédex completion====
In the [[EP001|first episode]], the main protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] set off on his journey and promised that he would {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} all of the Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}. However, by the end of his journey, Ash only progressed to 98 (102 if {{AP|Larvitar}} and {{AP|Solgaleo}} are included) captures of Pokémon, just over 10% (11% if Larvitar and Solgaleo are included) of the total 905 Pokémon known as of [[Generation VIII]]. Moreover, Ash does not at all focus on catching as many species as he can; he even expresses distaste for Gary's training method of "catching them all". A future character, [[Goh]], would make catching every Pokémon and completing his Pokédex one of his goals. By the end of his journey, Goh obtained at least 115 Pokémon—close to 13% of the total Pokémon known as of Generation VIII.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP002|Dexter (purpose)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by {{an|Professor Oak}} for [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]] of the town of {{to|Pallet}}. My function is to provide Ash with information and advice regarding Pokémon and their {{pkmn|training}}. If lost or stolen, I cannot be replaced.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP007|None|po=Dexter (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|I'm Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by Professor Oak for Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP116|None|po=[[Pokédex]] (identification)|Ash's Pokédex|This unit belongs to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ash Original Pokédex.png|{{Ash}}'s original Pokédex
Ash Original Pokédex scan.png|Ash's original Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mr. Mime}}
Mewtwo analysis.png|{{Gary}}'s Pokédex failing to scan {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}
Ash Johto Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex
Ash Johto Pokédex.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex scanning {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Elekid}}
Ash Johto Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Johto Pokédex failing to scan [[Harrison's Blaziken]]
Ash Hoenn Pokédex.png|Ash's Hoenn Pokédex scanning [[Brawly's Makuhita]]
PMC Pokédex Scan.png|The [[Pokémon Mystery Club]]'s Pokédex scanning [[Brock's Lombre]]
Ash Second Kanto Pokédex.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex
Ash Second Kanto Pokédex scan.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Cleffa}}
Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kanto Pokédex failing to scan [[Gary's Electivire]]
May Kanto Pokédex.png|{{an|May}}'s Kanto Pokédex
May Pokédex.png|May's Kanto Pokédex scanning a {{p|Celebi}}
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex closed.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex closed
Ash Sinnoh Pokédex.png|Ash's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning a {{p|Snover}}
Dawn Pokédex.png|{{an|Dawn}}'s Sinnoh Pokédex
Dawn Pokédex scan.png|Dawn's Sinnoh Pokédex scanning {{an|Lyra}}'s {{p|Chikorita}}
Paul Pokédex.png|[[Paul]]'s Sinnoh Pokédex scanning his {{p|Starly}}
Rhyanna Ice Blue Pokédex.png|[[Rhyanna]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Mismagius}}
Mamie Lavender Pokédex.png|[[Mamie]]'s Pokédex
HGSS Pokédex anime.png|[[Khoury]]'s Pokédex scanning a {{p|Gible}}
Lyra Pokédex scan.png|{{an|Lyra}}'s Pokédex scanning [[Dawn's Piplup]]
Unova Pokédex anime.png|The [[Unova]] Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex
Scanning Unova Pokédex.png|[[Trip]] scanning a {{TP|Trip|Snivy}} on his Unova Pokédex
Ash Unova Pokédex no data.png|Ash's Unova Pokédex failing to scan [[Alexa's Gogoat]]
Bianca Pokédex.png|{{an|Bianca}}'s Unova Pokédex
Dawn Unova Pokédex.png|Dawn's Unova Pokédex
Bianca Pokédex scan.png|Bianca's Unova Pokédex scanning a {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}}
Ash Kalos Pokédex.png|Ash's first Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} on his Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex 2.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Second Kalos Pokédex scan.png|Ash scanning a {{p|Quilladin}} on his second Kalos Pokédex
Ash Kalos Pokédex no data.png|Ash's second Kalos Pokédex failing to scan [[Squishy]]
Ash Alola Pokédex.png|An empty Alola Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex anime.png|The {{p|Rotom}} Pokédex in Alola
Rotom Pokédex scan.png|{{Rotom}} scanning [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}
Rotom Pokédex no data.png|Rotom failing to scan {{AP|Poipole}}
Ash Rotom Phone.png|Ash's [[Rotom Phone]]
Goh Rotom Phone.png|[[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone
Goh Rotom Phone scan.png|Goh's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Nickit}}
Goh Rotom Phone no data.png|Goh's Rotom Phone failing to scan {{p|Zamazenta}}
Team Rocket Rotom Phone.png|{{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Rotom Phone scan.png|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Drednaw}}
Shane Seeker Rotom Phone.png|[[Shane Seeker]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone.png|[[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone
Chloe Rotom Phone scan.png|Chloe's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Poliwag}}
Walker Pokédex.png|[[Walker]]'s Pokédex
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable
| color = {{red color}}
| bordercolor = {{black color}}
| ja = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': 三木眞一郎 ''[[Shin-ichiro Miki]]'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''[[Sinnoh]]''': 川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP101]]) / 雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' ([[DP102]]-[[DP191]], [[DPS01]]) '''[[Unova]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' '''[[Kalos]]''': 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' ([[XY094]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': 浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]'' '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': 堀内賢雄 ''[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]'' ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / マリナ・アイコルツ ''[[Marina Aicholtz]]'' ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| en = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': [[List of English voice actors|Nicholas James Tate]] ([[EP001]]-[[EP049]]) / [[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP050]]-[[EP271]], [[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / [[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG147]]-[[AG192]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': [[Rachael Lillis]] '''[[Sinnoh]]''': [[Michele Knotz]] '''[[Unova]]''': [[Marc Thompson]] '''[[Kalos]]''': [[Suzy Myers]] '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': [[Roger Callagy]] '''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}/[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Lisa Ortiz]] ({{TRT}}'s Rotom Phone)
| ar = '''[[Kanto]]''': مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat'' '''[[Johto]]''': جهاد الأطرش ''Jihad Al Attrash'' '''[[Hoenn]]''': فادي الرفاعي ''Fadi Rifai''
| fi = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Juha Paananen ([[EP001]]-[[EP271]]) / Kari Tamminen ([[AG134]]-[[AG145]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[AG147]]-[[AG155]], [[AG174]]-[[AG192]]) / Unknown ([[AG156]], [[AG161]]) / Pasi Ruohonen ([[AG170]], [[AG173]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Juha Paananen ([[AG002]]-[[AG026]]) / Elise Langenoja ([[AG041]]-[[AG132]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Jenni Sivonen ([[DP002]]-[[DP130]], [[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) / Petri Hanttu ([[DP071]] only) / Susa Saukko ([[DP132]]-[[DP156]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Pasi Ruohonen '''[[Kalos]]''': Pasi Ruohonen ([[XY003]]-[[XY022]], [[XY025]]-[[XY049]]) / Markus Bäckman ([[XY024]], [[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Markus Niemi
| hu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': István Imre '''[[Hoenn]]''': Gyula Balázsi
| id = '''[[Kanto]]''': Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Dewi Arifiani '''[[Unova]]''': Frenddy J.H. Pangkey (Indosiar dub), Byas Maulana Diputra (YouTube dub) '''[[Kalos]]''': Srilan Wulan ({{aniseries|XY}}) '''[[Kalos]]''': Wan Leoni Mutiarza (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'') '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Tri Budi Prakoso '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Turi Sandos (Ash's Rotom Phone), Lis Kurniasih (Goh's Rotom Phone)
| it = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''' / '''[[Kalos]]''': Flavio Arras / Marco Balbi ([[EP128]]) / Unknown voice actress ([[DP064]], [[DP069]]) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Monica Bonetto / Jolanda Granato '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Stefano Pozzi '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Davide Fumagalli ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Federica Simonelli ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| no = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Even Rasmussen ([[EP001]]-[[EP013]], [[EP016]]-[[EP054]], [[EP060]]-[[EP271]]) / Trond Teigen ([[EP003]]) / Unknown voice actor ([[EP014]]) / Erik Skøld ([[EP058]])
| pl = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Mikołaj Klimek ([[EP106]]-[[EP271]], [[EP034]]{{tt|*|Redub}}) / Mieczysław Morański ([[PK01]]) / Artur Pontek ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - {{an|Lyra}}'s and [[Khoury]]'s Pokédex) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Unknown Voice Actor ([[AG001]]-[[AG040]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Joanna Pach '''[[Unova]]''': Artur Kaczmarski '''[[Kalos]]''': Marta Dobecka '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Maksymilian Michasiów '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Przemysław Wyszyński ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Martyna Kowalik ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| pt_br = '''[[Kanto]]'''/'''[[Johto]]'''/'''[[Hoenn]]''': Wellington Lima ([[EP001]]-[[AG033]], [[AG126]]-[[AG192]]) José Parisi Jr. ([[AG034]]-[[AG038]]) Alex Minei ([[AG039]]-[[AG090]], [[AG104]]-[[AG124]]) Márcio Marconatto ([[AG094]]-[[AG095]]) '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Leila Di Castro ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) Luciana Baroli ([[DP105]]-[[DP191]]) Walter Cruz ([[DP143]] - Lyra's Pokédex) Vágner Santos ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]] - Khoury's Pokédex / [[DP147]] - Lyra's Pokédex) '''[[Unova]]''': Gabriel Noya '''[[Kalos]]''': Cecília Lemes ([[XY001]]-[[XY093]]) Raphael Rossatto ([[XY094]]-present) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Raphael Rossatto '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Raphael Rossatto ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Teline Carvalho ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone) / Marcus Jardym ([[Chloe]]'s Rotom Phone)
| ru = '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Дарья Фролова ''Darja Frolova'' '''[[Unova]]''': Евгений Вальц ''Evgeni Waltz'' '''[[Kalos]]''': Ольга Шорохова ''Olga Shorohova'' ([[XY001]]-[[XY008]]), Татьяна Веселкина ''Tatyana Veselkina'' ([[XY009]]-present)
| es_la = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''': Rubén León / Gabriel Gama ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]], [[HS18]], [[AG147]]-[[AG161]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[AG134]]-[[AG135]]) / Hugo Núñez ([[DP143]]-[[DP147]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) '''[[Hoenn]]''': Rossy Aguirre '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Rubén León ([[DP002]]-[[DP104]]) / Mayra Arellano ([[DP105]]-[[DP156]]) / Rossy Aguirre ([[DP158]]-[[DP190]]) '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo Garza '''[[Kalos]]''': Rossy Aguirre ([[XY003]]-[[XY093]]) / Eduardo Garza ([[XY094]]-present)
| es_eu = '''[[Kanto]]''' / '''[[Johto]]''' / '''[[Unova]]''': Eduardo del Hoyo '''[[Hoenn]]''' / '''[[Sinnoh]]''': Amparo Valencia '''[[Kalos]]''': Desirée Álvarez ([[XY003]]-[[XY049]]) / Elena Palacios ([[XY050]]-[[XY140]]) '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Javier Balas '''[[Galar]]/[[Rotom Phone]]''': Luis Miguel Cajal ({{Ash}}'s Rotom Phone) / Carmen Podio ([[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone)
| sv = '''[[Kanto]]''': Andreas Nilsson
| tr = '''[[Alola]]/{{Rotom}}''': Gökhan Şimşek
| vi = '''[[Unova]]''': Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S14]]-[[S16]]) '''[[Kalos]]''': Cao Thụy Thanh Hồng ([[S17]]-[[S18]]) Hồ Tiến Đạt ([[S19]])
| hi = Rajesh Kava {{tt|*|Original series Hungama dub}}
| ca = '''[[Kanto]]''': Joaquim Sota (VHS dub)
}}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
Pokédexes operate similarly in {{aniseries|HZ}} as they do in {{aniseries|PTS}}, giving the user pre-programmed entries of the scanned Pokémon and information about Pokémon they own, such as the [[move]]s they know. Like in {{aniseries|JN}}, the Pokédex is an application on the [[Rotom Phone]], but unlike in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', all Rotom Phones have the same voice actor in the original Japanese version and English dub.

In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', new students at [[Indigo Academy]] were shown receiving Pokédex apps directly into their [[Rotom Phone]]s upon starting their studies. In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Roy received his own Pokédex app from [[Friede]]. Like with the rest of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], excluding Liko, the app he received was created by [[Dot]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Liko Rotom Phone.png|[[Liko]]'s Rotom Phone
Liko Rotom Phone Pokédex.png|Liko's Rotom Phone scanning a {{p|Litwick}}
Roy Rotom Phone no data.png|[[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone failing to scan {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}
Liko and Roy Paldea Pokédex Apps.png|Liko and Roy's Rotom Phone Pokédex apps
</gallery>

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': 山下大輝 ''[[Daiki Yamashita]]''
|en='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': [[Zeno Robinson]]
|pt_br='''[[Rotom Phone]]''': Jessie Terra ([[Roy]]'s Rotom Phone)
}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Kanto Pokédex PO.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex appeared during the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where they served the same purpose as in the original {{game|Red and Blue|s}} games. They recorded basic info of any Pokémon encountered, and detailed info of any Pokémon caught. Much like in the games, one was given to both {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} by [[Professor Oak]]. By the end of the [[PO04|last episode]] of the miniseries, Red had managed to capture all 150 [[Generation I]] Pokémon, excluding only {{p|Mew}}. Blue's Pokédex was later crushed when his {{p|Blastoise}} accidentally crashed onto it while he was battling {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Cerulean Cave]].

Besides listing all the caught Pokémon in numerical order, the Pokédex was also able to sort the recorded Pokémon data by other factors, such as the type, as seen when Professor Oak tried to identify the Pokémon Blue had fought by going through the list of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon in Red's Pokédex.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Pokédex Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Kanto Pokédex in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The Kanto Pokédex, in its {{LGPE}} design, appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. One was first seen under {{ga|Trace}}'s possession, while one belonging to {{ga|Green}} was seen later in the episode. Green apologized to [[Professor Oak]] for having been unable to complete the Pokédex for him, but he cheered her up by revealing that the other [[Pallet Town]] Trainers had also been taking on the same project, and thanks to their combined efforts, the Pokédex was finally complete. Just then, Professor Oak received word from [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]] regarding {{p|Meltan|a newly discovered Pokémon made of metal}}, making him realize that there were still more Pokémon out there to catch.
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==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Pokédex first appeared in in ''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'', under the ownership of [[Monta]]. His goal during the {{pkmn|manga}} was to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova Pokédex]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Pokémon Trainers receive their Pokédexes when their application to become a Pokémon Trainer is accepted. A Pokédex contains information on a Pokémon's moves and abilities, as well as general information and the ability to tell if a Pokémon has critically low [[HP]]. In addition, all Pokédexes contain a copy of the {{pkmn|Trainer's license}}.

Updated versions of the Pokédex are released from time to time, as seen in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', where {{an|Professor Oak}} gave {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a beta version of the latest model of the Pokédex.

===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
A Pokédex appeared in [[BWGP02]], where [[Takurō]] received it from [[Professor Juniper]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:PS337.png|thumb|250px|The Pokédexes of the holders from the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], only a [[Pokédex holder|select group of people]] have Pokédexes, and they are highly respected as a result. The Pokédexes come in groups of three per region, and are generally given out along with a first partner Pokémon from the region's Professor. The only exceptions to this rule is Unova Pokédexes which have five (one of them is destroyed), at first it was three, and two more were added later. Since the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, the Pokédexes have switched mainly to two. Each Pokédex has a holder registration system, meaning when it is assigned, the holder must register their name and fingerprints, which means each of the Pokédexes is only allowed to have one rightful owner. However, it is possible to transfer data from one Pokédex to an upgraded version, leaving the Pokédex that had its data transferred with no rightful owner, and thus, the Pokédex would be able to be reassigned to a new owner. It is shown that when the three Pokédexes from the same region are put together, a Pokédex will make a beeping sound as a signal to indicate that another Pokédex is nearby. This only works when held by their rightful owner, as seen in ''[[PS085|Gimme Shellder]]''. This signal seems to apply for all models of the Pokédex, and the Sinnoh Pokédex holder trio refers to it as the "morning sound" (Japanese: '''朝の音'''), due to it being used to wake the trio up every morning while they were together.

Much like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the Pokédex in Pokémon Adventures displays the known moves of an individual Pokémon, as well as its current health, its cry, its current moves, and can even track them. Unlike the animated series, however, the Pokédex entries are usually taken directly from the games and as such contains readable text rather than having the information spoken out loud. The Pikachu interaction feature from {{game|Yellow}} was added to {{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex, allowing him to see its mood (though he never is seen making much use of it, as {{adv|Yellow}} was in possession of his Pokédex for most of the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, and could tell [[Pika]]'s mood on her own anyway). The Pokédex's function takes over much of the control the games give to the player, being able to prevent a Pokémon's [[Evolution]], whereas Trainers without a Pokédex have no choice in the matter. As seen in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', the Pokédex can discover where a Pokémon was first met by its Trainer, much as the feature added in {{game|Crystal}} allows one to view a Pokémon's origin. In addition to these functions, the Pokédex is able to record and project hologram images and can serve as a portable transporter with the assistance of a [[Pokégear]] and Mobile Adapter cable.

In the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, {{adv|Professor Oak}} asks {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} to return their Pokédexes to him, so that he could upgrade them to [[National Pokédex]]es. Though in the process, they get stolen by [[Orm]] and used by [[Carr]] to create a "black Pokédex" (Japanese: '''黒い図鑑'''). Later in the story, the new Pokédexes are received by the trio, and Red's old one is given to Yellow, while Blue and Green's old Pokédexes are destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, the Johto Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, the Hoenn Pokédex holders get new Pokédexes as well, though it is unknown what happened to their original Pokédexes. In addition, the Pokédex formerly held by Cheren was later given back to Cedric Juniper, and eventually destroyed by {{adv|N}}. The third Kalos Pokédex was found by [[Malva]] along with {{TP|Malva|Fennekin}}, but it was destroyed after she deemed it worthless.

There are currently 25 Pokédexes in operation, four Pokédexes destroyed, and six Pokédexes that have their statuses unknown, coming in eleven models based on region and mode. In addition, there is Team Rocket's black Pokédex, which is also currently missing.

While most of the holders have red Pokédexes, the Pokédex can also come in a variety of colors. Crystal, White, and Whitley have pink Pokédexes, while Diamond and Pearl carry a blue Pokédex and an orange Pokédex, respectively.

====Pokédex completion====
In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, [[Professor Oak]] hired {{adv|Crystal}} to complete the Pokédex after {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} previously failed to complete the Pokédex and went to pursue other goals. By the end of the arc, she successfully completed the Pokédex with the 251 Pokémon from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Red Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Red}}'s Pokédex
Red original Pokédex Adventures.png|Red's first Pokédex, currently Yellow's
Blue Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Blue}}'s Pokédex
Blue original Pokédex Adventures.png|Blue's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Green Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Green}}'s Pokédex
Green original Pokédex Adventures.png|Green's first Pokédex, currently destroyed
Yellow Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Yellow}}'s Pokédex, formerly Red's
Gold Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Gold}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Gold original Pokédex Adventures.png|Gold's first Pokédex
Silver HeartGold SoulSilver chapter.png|{{adv|Silver}}'s orange-red Pokédex
Silver original Pokédex Adventures.png|Silver's first Pokédex
Crystal Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Crystal}}'s pink-white Pokédex
Crystal original Pokédex Adventures.png|Crystal's first Pokédex
Ruby new Pokédex Adventures.png|Ruby's Pokédex
Ruby Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokédex
Sapphire Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokédex
Emerald new Pokédex Adventures.png|Emerald's Pokédex
Emerald Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Emerald}}'s first Pokédex
Wally Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Wally}}'s Pokédex, officially Emerald's
Diamond Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Diamond}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|blue]] Pokédex
Pearl Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Pearl}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|orange]] Pokédex
Platinum Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Platinum}}'s [[a:File:DP chapter.png|red]] Pokédex
Black Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Black}}'s Pokédex
White Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|White}}'s pink Pokédex, formerly Bianca's
Cheren Bianca Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Cheren}} and {{adv|Bianca}}'s Pokédexes, respectively destroyed and with White
Blake Whitley Pokédex.png|{{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Whitley}}'s Pokédexes
X Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|X}}'s Pokédex
Y Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Y}}'s Pokédex
Sun Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Sun}}'s Pokédex
Rotom Pokédex Adventures.png|{{adv|Moon}}'s {{adv|Rotom Pokédex}}
Henry Casey Rotom Phone.png|{{Casey}} (left) and {{Henry}}'s (right) [[Rotom Phone]]s
Violet Old Roto.png|{{adv|Violet}}'s Rotom Phone, [[Old Roto]]
Scarlet Rotom Phone.png|{{adv|Scarlet}}'s Rotom Phone
Team Rocket Black Pokédex.png|[[Team Rocket]]'s black Pokédex
</gallery>

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
The Pokédex appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}, under the ownership of {{OBP|Kenta|PDPV}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]'', {{GnB|Gold}} received the latest-model Pokédex from [[Professor Oak]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], the Pokédex is given the same way as in the [[Generation I]] games; by Professor Oak. In contrast to the Pokédex in other canons, the ones in this manga uses an antenna.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', Professor Oak gave {{zensho|Satoshi}} and {{zensho|Shigeru}} a Pokédex each and asked them to complete them.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
Pokédex PBW.png|A Pokédex in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
Pokédex EToP.png|A Pokédex in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Pokédex scan EToP.png|A Pokédex scanning {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}'s health in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex ID EToP.png|A Pokédex showing {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s identification in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokédex BWGP.png|A Pokédex in [[Pocket Monsters BW Good Partners]]
Pokédex PDPV.png|A Pokédex in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
Pokédex Golden Boys.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Pokédex PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Pokédex in use PM PM001.png|A Pokédex in use in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pokédex Zensho.png|A Pokédex in [[Pokémon Zensho]]
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
[[File:PokédexHANDY910isDiamondPearl111.jpg|thumb|220px|Pokédex HANDY910is]]
:''For the Pokédex entries found on Pokémon cards, see [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry → In the TCG]]''
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Pokédex in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The Hoenn region's model did not receive a TCG card, and the Generation I and Generation II Pokédexes, which featured model numbers on the Japanese cards (HANDY505 and HANDY808 respectively), did not show these model numbers on the English card. The Generation V Pokédex has no model number even in the Japanese card; it also has the same effect and English name as the Generation I Pokédex. Every card has allowed the player to look at a certain number of cards from the top of their deck and then either arrange them as they like, or in the case of Pokédex HANDY910is, choose one to put in their hand.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Item|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|New Pokédex|95}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Uncommon|jpset2=Pokémon Web|jprarity2=Common|jpnum2=016/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|PokéDex HANDY909|96}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/112|jpsetlink=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset=Flight of Legends|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/082}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Rotom Dex|131}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|enset=Sun & Moon|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=131/149|jpset=Collection Sun|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/060|enset2=Sun & Moon|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=159/149|jpset2=Collection Sun|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=072/060|jpset3=Sun & Moon Starter Set|jpnum3=050/059|jpset4=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=015/SM-P|jpset5=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum5=149/SM-P|jpset6=GX Battle Boost|jpnum6=098/114|jpset7=GG End|jprarity7=TR|jpnum7=053/054}}
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==Trivia==
* {{an|Professor Oak}} has written {{wp|senryū}} about the Pokédex in two of his lectures:
** For ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「こまったら　ひらいてみよう　ポケモンずかん」 ''"When troubled, let's open the Pokédex."''
** For ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「こまったらけんさくいっぱつポケモンずかん」 ''"If you are stuck, one search of the Pokédex is all you need."''
* Many Pokédexes appear similar to Nintendo consoles, and other popular electronics.
** The Generation I Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy]], while the Generation III Kanto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Advance SP]], and the Generation VII Kanto Pokédex resembles a {{wp|2-in-1 PC}}.
** The Generation II Johto Pokédex resembles a [[Game Boy Color]], while the Generation IV Johto Pokédex is in similar appearance to a [[Nintendo DSi]].
** Both versions of the Hoenn Pokédex resemble a [[Game Boy Advance]].
** The Sinnoh Pokédex resembles a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
** The Unova Pokédex resembles an {{wp|iPod Nano}}.
** The Alola [[Rotom Pokédex]] resembles a {{wp|tablet computer}}.
** The Galar, Paldea and Lumiose [[Rotom Phone]]s resemble a {{wp|smartphone}}.
* In most canons, the Pokédex is evidently encased in material that is invulnerable to almost anything within reason. It has been soaked in water and (in the animated series) electrified and exposed to high-temperature flames, all with no ill effect. It is also voice-sensitive. There are some limitations to its ability; certain circumstances can prevent the Pokédex from accurately identifying its target:
** A Pokédex which has not received a [[National Pokédex|National Mode]] upgrade will not display any information on Pokémon not usually found in its home region, even if those Pokémon have been caught, and if captured, its number will be listed as "???" (or not listed at all in the case of Sun and Moon) in the [[Party|summary]] screen.
** Similarly, {{Gary}}'s Pokédex failed to identify {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], displaying only static interference.
* All of Ash's Pokédexes have been red, as are all of the Pokédexes for male player characters in the games, while other characters have had other colors. May had a yellow one in Kanto, Paul has a dark blue Pokédex, Dawn has a pink Pokédex, [[Rhyanna]] has an ice blue Pokédex, [[Narissa]] has an orange Pokédex, and [[Mamie]] has a lavender Pokédex.
* The only modern-day Pokédex not seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}} is the one introduced in {{LGPE}}, although it did appear in [[Pokémon Evolutions]].
* The Kanto regional Pokédex (Generations I and III) and the Sinnoh regional Pokédex ({{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}) have 151 members, the smallest of all regional Pokédexes. The largest regional Pokédex is the Kalos regional Pokédex, with 454 members. [[Generation VI]]'s [[National Pokédex]] is also the largest Pokédex within the [[core series]] games, with 721 members.
* The Pokédex models of Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}} rounded the weights of all Pokémon to full pounds except for {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}, despite the Japanese games' use of tenths of kilograms since the start. From [[Generation III]] onward, all weights have been given to the nearest tenth of a pound.
* The Pokédex has usually lost several buttons with every new model, due to various upgrades: Kanto's first model has twenty-two buttons; Kanto's third model has nine; Johto's original model has five; Kanto's second model, both of Hoenn's models, and Sinnoh's only have three; and Johto's second model, both of Unova's models, the Kalos model, and the Alola model all apparently have no buttons whatsoever, solely using the touch-screen interface.
* Numerous toy Pokédexes have been manufactured by companies like {{wp|Tiger Electronics}} and [[Jakks Pacific]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable
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| ja=ポケモン図鑑 ''Pokémon Zukan''
| zh_yue = 寶可夢圖鑑 ''{{tt|Pokémon Tòuhgaam|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 寵物小精靈圖鑑 ''{{tt|Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng Tòuhgaam|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|Manga}} 小精靈圖鑑 ''{{tt|Síujīnglìhng Tòuhgaam|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series}} 精靈圖鑑 ''{{tt|Jīnglìhng Tòuhgaam|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series (EP001-EP052)}}
| zh_cmn = 寶可夢圖鑑 / 宝可梦图鉴 ''{{tt|Pokémon Tújiàn|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|Games, SM series (Taiwan), Animated series (Mainland China)}} 神奇寶貝圖鑑 / 神奇宝贝图鉴 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Tújiàn|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|EP-Pokémon the Series: XY (Taiwan), manga (Taiwan and Mainland China (Jilin edition, 21st Century edition))}} 宠物小精灵图鉴 ''{{tt|Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng Tújiàn|Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia}}'' {{tt|*|Manga (Mainland China (Jieli edition))}}
| cs = Pokédex
| da = Pokédex
| nl = Pokédex
| fi = Pokédex
| fr = Pokédex
| de = Pokédex
| he = פוקידע ''Pokéda'' פוקדע ''Pokeda''{{tt|*|Netflix's subtitles and episode titles of season 20}}
| hi = पोकेदेक्स् ''Pokédex''{{tt|*|CN dub}} पोकेटैब ''Pokétab''{{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
| id = Pokédex
| it = Pokédex
| ko = 포켓몬 도감 ''Pokémon Dogam'' 포켓컴 ''Pocket Comp''{{tt|*|Animated series from the original series to the first series of DP}}
| no = Pokédex
| pl = Pokédex
| ms = Pokédeks Pokédex
| pt_br = Pokédex Pokéagenda ([[S01]], [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|EToP]], Pokémon Club, [[Pokémon Yellow]]) Poké Agenda (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
| pt_eu = Pokédex
| ru = Покедекс ''Pokédeks''
| es = Pokédex
| sv = Pokédex
| ta = போகிடெக்ஸ் ''Pokédex''
| te = పోకెడెక్స్ ''Pokédex''
| th = โปเกเด็กซ์ ''Pokédex''
| vi = Từ điển Pokémon
| ca = Pokédex
}}

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==Related articles==
* [[Rotom Pokédex (anime)]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Old Roto]]

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