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VIZ Media reprinted these books individually on January 10, 2017, and in a box set on February 14, 2017.
VIZ Media reprinted these books individually on January 10, 2017, and in a box set on February 14, 2017.
It is an English translated version of the 2007 book ''Pokémon All Character Encyclopedia''.
A [[The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide (2024)|sequel]] to this guide was published in 2024.


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* There is information in this book not seen in other sources, such as saying {{p|Infernape}}'s flames cannot be extinguished as long as it is alive.
[[File:PocketguideJP.png|thumb|300x300px|Original Japanese covers]]
*There is information in this book not seen in other sources, such as saying {{p|Infernape}}'s flames cannot be extinguished as long as it is alive.
*{{p|Remoraid}}'s page features artwork of {{p|Mantine}} as one of the pictures for Remoraid.
*{{p|Remoraid}}'s page features artwork of {{p|Mantine}} as one of the pictures for Remoraid.
*The cover of both books read ''From Abra to Zubat'', however, {{p|Abomasnow}} comes before Abra alphabetically.


===Errors===
=== Errors===
====First volume====
*The cover of both books read ''From Abra to Zubat'', despite {{p|Abomasnow}} coming before {{p|Abra}} alphabetically.
*On {{p|Wigglytuff}}'s description, the move {{m|DoubleSlap}} is misspelled as 'Doubleslap'.
*In the first volume:
*On {{p|Voltorb}}'s description, Poké Ball is misspelled as 'Pokéball'.
** In {{p|Wigglytuff}} and {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s descriptions, the move {{m|DoubleSlap}} is misspelled as Double'''s'''lap.
*On {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s description, the move DoubleSlap is misspelled as 'Doubleslap'.
**{{p|Slowbro}} is listed as evolving into {{p|Slowking}}.
*On {{p|Scyther}}'s description, Scyther is incorrectly pluralized as 'Scythers'.
**{{p|Farfetch'd}}'s weight is incorrectly typed as 133.1 pounds. Its actual weight is 33.1 pounds.
*On {{p|Pinsir}}'s "Special Moves" section, no actual moves are listed; instead only its name, ''Pinsir'', is displayed.  
**In {{p|Voltorb}}'s description, Poké Ball is misspelled as ''Pokéball''.
*On {{p|Xatu}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Xatu as {{p|Natu}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the first sentence.  
**On {{p|Marowak}}'s page, its height and weight is the same as {{p|Cubone}}'s. This is incorrect, as Marowak's actual height is 3'3", while its actual weight is 99.2 pounds.
*On {{p|Azumarill}}'s description, it can be presumed that when 'i's' is written, the term 'it's' was meant.
**In {{p|Scyther}}'s description, Scyther is [[List of nonstandard species plurals|incorrectly pluralized]] as Scyther'''s'''.
*{{p|Farfetch'd}}'s weight is incorrectly typed as 133.1 pounds. Its actual weight is 33.1 pounds.
**In {{p|Pinsir}}'s "Special Moves" section, no actual moves are listed, with only its name displayed.
*On {{p|Marowak}}'s page, its height and weight is the same as {{p|Cubone}}'s. This is incorrect, as Marowak's actual height is 3' 3" and its actual weight is 99.2 pounds.
**In {{p|Xatu}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Xatu as {{p|Natu}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the first sentence.
====Second volume====
**In {{p|Azumarill}}'s description, it can be presumed that when "i's" is written, the term "it's" was meant.
*{{p|Swampert}}'s weight is listed in the book as 14.3 pounds, but Swampert's weight is actually 180.6 pounds.
*In the second volume:
*On {{p|Aggron}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Aggron as {{p|Aron}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the second sentence.  
** The picture of {{p|Celebi}} shown in its evolutionary line chart uses its Shiny colors.
*{{p|Groudon}}'s weight is listed as {{a|Drought}}, its Ability.
**One of the pictures of {{p|Marshtomp}} shows its back as being purple.
*One of the pictures of {{p|Marshtomp}} shows its back as being purple.
**{{p|Swampert}}'s weight is listed in the book as 14.3 pounds, but Swampert's weight is actually 180.6 pounds.
*{{p|Claydol}} is listed as a {{t|Water}} and {{type|Psychic}}.
**In {{p|Aggron}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Aggron as {{p|Aron}} in the second sentence.
* On {{p|Weavile}}'s description, the phrase "each other" is mistakenly written backwards as "other each".
**{{p|Claydol}} is listed as a {{t|Water}} and {{type|Psychic}}.
* On {{p|Electivire}}'s page, {{p|Electabuzz}} is highlighted in the evolution line when Electivire should have been highlighted.
**On {{p|Metang}}'s page, its moves {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{m|Bullet Punch}} are listed as "Iron, Bullet, Defense, and Punch".
* The picture of {{p|Celebi}} shown in its evolution line chart uses its Shiny colors.
**On {{p|Regirock}}'s page, its move {{m|Iron Defense}} is listed as "Defense" and "Iron".
* On {{p|Metang}}'s page, its moves {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{m|Bullet Punch}} are listed as "Iron, Bullet, Defense, and Punch"
**{{p|Groudon}}'s weight is listed as {{a|Drought}}, its Ability.
*On {{p|Regirock}}'s page, its move {{m|Iron Defense}} is listed as "Defense" and "Iron".
**In {{p|Weavile}}'s description, the phrase "each other" is mistakenly written backwards as "other each".
*On {{p|Rhyperior}}'s page, its moves {{m|Horn Drill}} and {{m|Earthquake}} are listed as "Horn" and "EarthquakeDrill".
**On {{p|Rhyperior}}'s page, its moves {{m|Horn Drill}} and {{m|Earthquake}} are listed as "Horn" and "EarthquakeDrill".
**On {{p|Electivire}}'s page, {{p|Electabuzz}} is highlighted in the evolutionary line when Electivire should have been highlighted.


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 20:02, 29 October 2024

The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide
Pocketguide.png
ISBN: 1421523256/1421523264
Published: October 14, 2008
Publisher: VIZ Media logo.png
Author: Unknown

The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide is a guide published by VIZ Media. It contains information on all 491 Pokémon revealed to date (excluding Shaymin and Arceus whose entries appear on a double-sided leaflet (referred as a "poster") included with the box set), which, however, are included as a poster in re-print. Each Pokémon's page has an illustration, a description, a list of some of the moves it may possess, special abilities, and any evolutions that it may have. It is split into two volumes: volume one covers the first 245 Pokémon (Bulbasaur to Suicune) and the rest are in volume two (Larvitar to Darkrai). Volume 1 is 248 pages in length, and Volume 2 is 251 pages in length.

VIZ Media reprinted these books individually on January 10, 2017, and in a box set on February 14, 2017.

It is an English translated version of the 2007 book Pokémon All Character Encyclopedia.

A sequel to this guide was published in 2024.

Blurb

The complete guide to all 491 Pokémon, including the new Diamond and Pearl generation! Fully illustrated and totally comprehensive, this two-volume set features one Pokémon per page, providing full-color pictures, descriptions and stats, including Abilities, Moves and Evolution. Portable, practical and bursting with information, this pocket guide is all you need to catch 'em all!

Trivia

Original Japanese covers
  • There is information in this book not seen in other sources, such as saying Infernape's flames cannot be extinguished as long as it is alive.
  • Remoraid's page features artwork of Mantine as one of the pictures for Remoraid.

Errors

  • The cover of both books read From Abra to Zubat, despite Abomasnow coming before Abra alphabetically.
  • In the first volume:
    • In Wigglytuff and Mr. Mime's descriptions, the move DoubleSlap is misspelled as Doubleslap.
    • Slowbro is listed as evolving into Slowking.
    • Farfetch'd's weight is incorrectly typed as 133.1 pounds. Its actual weight is 33.1 pounds.
    • In Voltorb's description, Poké Ball is misspelled as Pokéball.
    • On Marowak's page, its height and weight is the same as Cubone's. This is incorrect, as Marowak's actual height is 3'3", while its actual weight is 99.2 pounds.
    • In Scyther's description, Scyther is incorrectly pluralized as Scythers.
    • In Pinsir's "Special Moves" section, no actual moves are listed, with only its name displayed.
    • In Xatu's description, it mistakenly refers to Xatu as Natu, its pre-evolution's name, in the first sentence.
    • In Azumarill's description, it can be presumed that when "i's" is written, the term "it's" was meant.
  • In the second volume:
    • The picture of Celebi shown in its evolutionary line chart uses its Shiny colors.
    • One of the pictures of Marshtomp shows its back as being purple.
    • Swampert's weight is listed in the book as 14.3 pounds, but Swampert's weight is actually 180.6 pounds.
    • In Aggron's description, it mistakenly refers to Aggron as Aron in the second sentence.
    • Claydol is listed as a Water and Psychic-type.
    • On Metang's page, its moves Iron Defense and Bullet Punch are listed as "Iron, Bullet, Defense, and Punch".
    • On Regirock's page, its move Iron Defense is listed as "Defense" and "Iron".
    • Groudon's weight is listed as Drought, its Ability.
    • In Weavile's description, the phrase "each other" is mistakenly written backwards as "other each".
    • On Rhyperior's page, its moves Horn Drill and Earthquake are listed as "Horn" and "EarthquakeDrill".
    • On Electivire's page, Electabuzz is highlighted in the evolutionary line when Electivire should have been highlighted.

External links


Game guides: Official Pokémon TCG Perfect Guide • Pokémon Card GB Final Tactical Book
Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide • Pokémon Trainer's Guide
Pokémon Pocket Trainer's Guide
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescuer's Guide • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide
Animation guides: All Movies Perfect Guide • Amazing Pokémon Guidebook • Element Pokédex series
Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan • Pokémon: Greatest Battles • Pokémon Hall of Fame
Pokémon: Sinnoh Hall of Fame • Pokémon Top 10 Handbook • Pokémon Visual Guide • Pokémon Visual Companion (1 • 2 • 3)
World of Sinnoh • The Official Adventure Guide • Pokémon Movie Companion • Training Manual • First Partner Handbook
Official Pokémon Pokédex • Evolution Manual • Gym Battle Guidebook
Cross-media guides: Beckett Unofficial Guide To Pokémon Diamond & Pearl • The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide (2008 • 2024)
Legendary Pokémon: The Essential Guide - Sinnoh Edition • Pokémon: Kalos Beginner's Handbook
The Official Pokémon Handbook (2 • 3 • 4 • Kanto • Johto • Sinnoh • Ultimate • Black/White
Essential • Kalos • Deluxe Essential • Classic Collector's • Alola • Super Deluxe Essential • Galar
Super Extra Deluxe Essential • Scarlet & Violet • Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential)
Pokémon Annual • Official Guide to Legendary and Mythical Pokémon • Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Deluxe Edition
Case Files (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu)


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