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'''''The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook #4''''' by Maria S. Barbo | {{BookInfobox | ||
|title=The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook #4 | |||
|image=The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook 4 cover.png | |||
|image_size=250px | |||
|ISBN=0439559898 | |||
|publisher=[[Image:Scholastic logo.png|164px]] | |||
|author=[[Maria S. Barbo]] | |||
|published=2003 | |||
|previous=[[The Official Pokémon Handbook 3]] | |||
|next=[[Pokémon Kanto Handbook]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook #4''''' by [[Maria S. Barbo]] is an edition of ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'' series that was published in 2003. It served as a paper form of the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} and contained an entry for all the [[Generation III]] Pokémon, excluding {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}. This handbook is considerably shorter than the older handbooks. | |||
==Entries== | ==Entries== | ||
All [[Pokémon]] from the same [[List of Pokémon by | All [[Pokémon]] from the same [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] share a page. Pokémon with no evolution share a page with other Pokémon. | ||
===Name=== | ===Name=== | ||
Each entry | Each entry includes the Pokémon's name, picture, {{pkmn|category}} (e.g. Wood Gecko Pokémon for {{p|Treecko}}), and facts about the Pokémon itself. | ||
===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
The entries list the following stats: | The entries list the following stats: | ||
# [[ | # [[Type]] | ||
# [[List of Pokémon by height|Height]] (in inches and feet) | # [[List of Pokémon by height|Height]] (in inches and feet) | ||
# [[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]] (in pounds) | # [[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]] (in pounds) | ||
# Attacks (the basic and most commonly used [[ | # Attacks (the basic and most commonly used [[move]]s of that Pokémon) | ||
Attacks are not listed with the levels at which they are learned, and not all the moves the Pokémon can learn appear. | Attacks are not listed with the levels at which they are learned, and not all the moves the Pokémon can learn appear. | ||
===Evolution chain=== | ===Evolution chain=== | ||
At the very bottom of | At the very bottom of a Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary line. Pokémon that do not evolve do not have an evolution chain. | ||
==Other content== | ==Other content== | ||
The book also includes a map and brief summary of the Hoenn region, as well as some features new to [[Generation III]] such as [[Nature]]s and [[Berry|Berries]]. There are also [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]], and [[Indigo League]] comparisons that compare [[Badge]]s and [[first partner Pokémon]] as well as a chart of all of the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] Pokémon included in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]]. The book also contains a poster which features all Generation III Pokémon up to {{p|Rayquaza}}. | |||
{{ | ==Trivia== | ||
===Errors=== | |||
*There are several minor spelling errors, such as {{m|Morning Sun}} being listed as ''Mornin'' on {{p|Beautifly}}'s page, and {{m|Water Gun}} being ''Water Fun'' on {{p|Milotic}}'s. {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Faint Attack}} are also sometimes wrongly shortened to just ''Quick'' and ''Faint'' respectively. | |||
*In some entries, two moves' names are combined. On {{p|Surskit}}'s and {{p|Masquerain}}'s pages, {{m|Bubble}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} are joined as ''Bubble Quick'', and on {{p|Swablu}}'s and {{p|Altaria}}'s pages, {{m|Peck}} and {{m|Growl}} are joined as ''Peck Growl''. | |||
*{{p|Huntail}}'s page states that it evolves into {{p|Gorebyss}}. | |||
*{{p|Linoone}}'s page states that it is able to learn the move ''Rushing'', but this is its species name. | |||
*{{p|Luvdisc}}'s species name is incorrectly spelled "Rendevous" Pokémon, instead of "Rendezvous" Pokémon. | |||
*{{p|Medicham}} is listed as ''Medicharm''. | |||
*{{p|Metang}} is listed as ''Matang''. | |||
*{{p|Nincada}}'s type is listed as {{t|Psychic}}. | |||
*{{p|Ninjask}}'s page states that it evolves into {{p|Shedinja}}. | |||
*{{p|Ralts}}'s page states that it cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], whereas it can evolve into {{p|Kirlia}}. | |||
*On {{p|Torchic}}'s page, {{p|Tentacool}}'s moveset is listed instead of Torchic's. | |||
*{{p|Trapinch}}'s page states that it cannot evolve, whereas it can evolve into {{p|Vibrava}}. | |||
*{{p|Salamence}} is listed as the "Blaze Pokémon" instead of "Dragon Pokémon". Its type is incorrectly listed as {{t|Dragon}} instead of Dragon/{{t|Flying}}. | |||
*Information on {{p|Wurmple}} states that it evolves into either {{p|Cascoon}} or {{p|Silcoon}} depending on the time of day. | |||
*Information on {{Ash}} incorrectly implies that {{p|Mudkip}} is one of his Pokémon. | |||
*Information on [[Gym]]s states information from the video games that never happened in the anime, such as that the Gym Leader of [[Viridian City]] is [[Gary Oak|Gary]] like his game counterpart {{OBP|Blue|game}}, however Gary became a Pokémon researcher in "[[Johto Photo Finish]]", and Viridian City did not have a Gym Leader until years after this book was published when [[Agatha]] was revealed to be Gym Leader in "[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]". It also states that [[Janine]] is the Gym Leader of [[Fuchsia City]] despite never appearing in the anime. | |||
*Information on new Abilities states {{a|Rough Skin}} is an "Attack" rather than an [[Ability]]. | |||
*The caption for the picture showing a scene from ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]'' incorrectly states that {{TP|May|May's Torchic|Blaziken}} knows the move {{m|Fire Spin}} during the episode. It actually learns the move much later in ''[[AG082|A Shroomish Skirmish]]'' as it evolves into a {{p|Combusken}}. | |||
*The caption for the picture showing Ash's battle with [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}} incorrectly implies Vigoroth knows the move {{m|Fury Swipes}} although it was not shown in the anime to have known this move. | |||
*The included poster is missing {{p|Illumise}}. | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 20 July 2024
- The title of this article is incorrect because of technical limitations. The correct title is The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook #4.
| The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook #4 | |
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| ISBN: | 0439559898 |
| Published: | 2003 |
| Publisher: | 
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| Author: | Maria S. Barbo |
| Preceded By: | The Official Pokémon Handbook 3 |
| Succeeded By: | Pokémon Kanto Handbook |
The Official Pokémon Advanced Handbook #4 by Maria S. Barbo is an edition of The Official Pokémon Handbook series that was published in 2003. It served as a paper form of the Hoenn Pokédex from Ruby and Sapphire and contained an entry for all the Generation III Pokémon, excluding Jirachi and Deoxys. This handbook is considerably shorter than the older handbooks.
Entries
All Pokémon from the same evolutionary line share a page. Pokémon with no evolution share a page with other Pokémon.
Name
Each entry includes the Pokémon's name, picture, category (e.g. Wood Gecko Pokémon for Treecko), and facts about the Pokémon itself.
Stats
The entries list the following stats:
- Type
- Height (in inches and feet)
- Weight (in pounds)
- Attacks (the basic and most commonly used moves of that Pokémon)
Attacks are not listed with the levels at which they are learned, and not all the moves the Pokémon can learn appear.
Evolution chain
At the very bottom of a Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary line. Pokémon that do not evolve do not have an evolution chain.
Other content
The book also includes a map and brief summary of the Hoenn region, as well as some features new to Generation III such as Natures and Berries. There are also Hoenn, Johto, and Indigo League comparisons that compare Badges and first partner Pokémon as well as a chart of all of the Generation I and Generation II Pokémon included in the Hoenn Pokédex. The book also contains a poster which features all Generation III Pokémon up to Rayquaza.
Trivia
Errors
- There are several minor spelling errors, such as Morning Sun being listed as Mornin on Beautifly's page, and Water Gun being Water Fun on Milotic's. Quick Attack and Faint Attack are also sometimes wrongly shortened to just Quick and Faint respectively.
- In some entries, two moves' names are combined. On Surskit's and Masquerain's pages, Bubble and Quick Attack are joined as Bubble Quick, and on Swablu's and Altaria's pages, Peck and Growl are joined as Peck Growl.
- Huntail's page states that it evolves into Gorebyss.
- Linoone's page states that it is able to learn the move Rushing, but this is its species name.
- Luvdisc's species name is incorrectly spelled "Rendevous" Pokémon, instead of "Rendezvous" Pokémon.
- Medicham is listed as Medicharm.
- Metang is listed as Matang.
- Nincada's type is listed as Psychic.
- Ninjask's page states that it evolves into Shedinja.
- Ralts's page states that it cannot evolve, whereas it can evolve into Kirlia.
- On Torchic's page, Tentacool's moveset is listed instead of Torchic's.
- Trapinch's page states that it cannot evolve, whereas it can evolve into Vibrava.
- Salamence is listed as the "Blaze Pokémon" instead of "Dragon Pokémon". Its type is incorrectly listed as Dragon instead of Dragon/Flying.
- Information on Wurmple states that it evolves into either Cascoon or Silcoon depending on the time of day.
- Information on Ash incorrectly implies that Mudkip is one of his Pokémon.
- Information on Gyms states information from the video games that never happened in the anime, such as that the Gym Leader of Viridian City is Gary like his game counterpart Blue, however Gary became a Pokémon researcher in "Johto Photo Finish", and Viridian City did not have a Gym Leader until years after this book was published when Agatha was revealed to be Gym Leader in "The Scheme Team". It also states that Janine is the Gym Leader of Fuchsia City despite never appearing in the anime.
- Information on new Abilities states Rough Skin is an "Attack" rather than an Ability.
- The caption for the picture showing a scene from In the Knicker of Time! incorrectly states that May's Torchic knows the move Fire Spin during the episode. It actually learns the move much later in A Shroomish Skirmish as it evolves into a Combusken.
- The caption for the picture showing Ash's battle with Norman's Vigoroth incorrectly implies Vigoroth knows the move Fury Swipes although it was not shown in the anime to have known this move.
- The included poster is missing Illumise.
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