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title=The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide | | |title=The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide | ||
image=Pocketguide.png | | |image=Pocketguide.png | ||
image_size=250px| | |image_size=250px | ||
ISBN=1421523256/1421523264| | |ISBN=1421523256/1421523264 | ||
publisher=[[Image:VIZ Media logo.png|82px]]| | |publisher=[[Image:VIZ Media logo.png|82px]] | ||
author=Unknown | | |author=Unknown | ||
published=October 14, 2008 | | |published=October 14, 2008 | ||
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'''The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide''' | '''The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide''' is a guide published by [[VIZ Media]]. It contains information on all 491 Pokémon revealed to date (excluding {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} whose entries appear on a double-sided poster included 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 [[move]]s it may possess, special [[ability|abilities]], and any evolutions that it may have. It is split into two volumes: volume one covers the first 245 Pokémon ({{p|Bulbasaur}} to {{p|Suicune}}) and the rest are in volume two ({{p|Larvitar}} to {{p|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. | |||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
====First | ====First volume==== | ||
*On {{p|Wigglytuff}}'s description, the move {{m|DoubleSlap}} is misspelled as 'Doubleslap'. | *On {{p|Wigglytuff}}'s description, the move {{m|DoubleSlap}} is misspelled as 'Doubleslap'. | ||
*On {{p|Voltorb}}'s description, Poké Ball is misspelled as 'Pokéball'. | *On {{p|Voltorb}}'s description, Poké Ball is misspelled as 'Pokéball'. | ||
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*On {{p|Xatu}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Xatu as {{p|Natu}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the first sentence. | *On {{p|Xatu}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Xatu as {{p|Natu}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the first sentence. | ||
*On {{p|Azumarill}}'s description, it can be presumed that when 'i's' is written, the term 'it's' was meant. | *On {{p|Azumarill}}'s description, it can be presumed that when 'i's' is written, the term 'it's' was meant. | ||
*{{p|Farfetch'd}}'s weight is incorrectly typed as 133.1 pounds. Its actual weight is 33.1 pounds. | |||
====Second | *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. | ||
====Second volume==== | |||
*{{p|Swampert}}'s weight is listed in the book as 14.3 pounds, but Swampert's weight is actually 180.6 pounds. | *{{p|Swampert}}'s weight is listed in the book as 14.3 pounds, but Swampert's weight is actually 180.6 pounds. | ||
*On {{p|Aggron}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Aggron as {{p|Aron}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the second sentence. | *On {{p|Aggron}}'s description, it mistakenly refers to Aggron as {{p|Aron}}, its pre-evolution's name, in the second sentence. | ||
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*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|Claydol}} is listed as a {{t|Water}} and {{type|Psychic}}. | *{{p|Claydol}} is listed as a {{t|Water}} and {{type|Psychic}}. | ||
* On {{p|Weavile}}'s description, the phrase "each other" is mistakenly written backwards as "other each". | |||
* On {{p|Electivire}}'s page, {{p|Electabuzz}} is highlighted in the evolution line when Electivire should have been highlighted. | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.viz.com/read/books/complete-pokemon-pocket-guide-vol-1/12874 Volume 1 on VIZ Media's site] | |||
*[http://www.viz.com/read/books/complete-pokemon-pocket-guide-vol-2/12873 Volume 2 on VIZ Media's site] | |||
*[http://www.viz.com/read/books/complete-pokemon-pocket-guide/12875 Box set on VIZ Media's site] | |||
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The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide | |
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ISBN: | 1421523256/1421523264 |
Published: | October 14, 2008 |
Publisher: | |
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 poster included 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.
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
- 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.
- The cover of both books read From Abra to Zubat, however, Abomasnow comes before Abra alphabetically.
Errors
First volume
- On Wigglytuff's description, the move DoubleSlap is misspelled as 'Doubleslap'.
- On Voltorb's description, Poké Ball is misspelled as 'Pokéball'.
- On Mr. Mime's description, the move DoubleSlap is misspelled as 'Doubleslap'.
- On Scyther's description, Scyther is incorrectly pluralized as 'Scythers'.
- On Pinsir's "Special Moves" section, no actual moves are listed; instead only its name, Pinsir, is displayed.
- On Xatu's description, it mistakenly refers to Xatu as Natu, its pre-evolution's name, in the first sentence.
- On Azumarill's description, it can be presumed that when 'i's' is written, the term 'it's' was meant.
- Farfetch'd's weight is incorrectly typed as 133.1 pounds. Its actual weight is 33.1 pounds.
- 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" and its actual weight is 99.2 pounds.
Second volume
- Swampert's weight is listed in the book as 14.3 pounds, but Swampert's weight is actually 180.6 pounds.
- On Aggron's description, it mistakenly refers to Aggron as Aron, its pre-evolution's name, in the second sentence.
- Groudon's weight is listed as Drought, its Ability.
- One of the pictures of Marshtomp shows its back as being purple.
- Claydol is listed as a Water and Psychic-type.
- On Weavile's description, the phrase "each other" is mistakenly written backwards as "other each".
- On Electivire's page, Electabuzz is highlighted in the evolution line when Electivire should have been highlighted.
External links
This book article is part of Project Merchandise, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all Pokémon toys, dolls, books, and collectible merchandise. |