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====Generation I====
====Generation I====
[[File:RBYPokedex.png|thumb|right|The main interface of the first Pokédex model]]
In [[Generation I]]'s Pokédex (model HANDY505), the entries are simple and each individual section can be accessed directly from the listing. The first, and main option—"Data"—includes an image of the Pokémon, its number, name, [[species]], height, weight, and a short blurb. The second option—"[[Cry]]"—does not open a new screen; selecting it simply plays the Pokémon's cry. The last option—"Area"—displays the [[map]], along with flashing indicators at each location where the selected Pokémon can be found; in cases where the Pokémon is not available in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, is only available [[Legendary Pokémon|once]], or can only be found by [[fishing]] or in [[Cerulean Cave]], the message "Area Unknown" will be displayed over the center of the map instead. {{game|Yellow}} allows players to print entries using the [[Game Boy Printer]].  
In [[Generation I]]'s Pokédex (model HANDY505), the entries are simple and each individual section can be accessed directly from the listing. The first, and main option—"Data"—includes an image of the Pokémon, its number, name, [[species]], height, weight, and a short blurb. The second option—"[[Cry]]"—does not open a new screen; selecting it simply plays the Pokémon's cry. The last option—"Area"—displays the [[map]], along with flashing indicators at each location where the selected Pokémon can be found; in cases where the Pokémon is not available in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, is only available [[Legendary Pokémon|once]], or can only be found by [[fishing]] or in [[Cerulean Cave]], the message "Area Unknown" will be displayed over the center of the map instead. {{game|Yellow}} allows players to print entries using the [[Game Boy Printer]].  
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====Generation II====
====Generation II====
[[File:JohtoDex.png|thumb|left|Johto's Pokédex (model HANDY808), as seen in {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold}}]]
[[Generation II]]'s Pokédex (model HANDY808) retains the same elements as its predecessor, while adding the Pokémon's [[footprint]] to the information and, like Yellow, allows players to print entries. Unlike Generation I, selecting a Pokémon displays the entry in a new screen from which the other sections can be selected. This became the norm for subsequent generations. International versions also have a "Page" button for long Pokédex entries (in Generation I player simply had to press A button instead); Japanese versions did not have multi-page Pokédex entries.  
[[Generation II]] retains the same elements as its predecessor, while adding the Pokémon's [[footprint]] to the information and, like Yellow, allows players to print entries. Unlike Generation I, selecting a Pokémon displays the entry in a new screen from which the other sections can be selected. This became the norm for subsequent generations. International versions also have a "Page" button for long Pokédex entries (in Generation I player simply had to press A button instead); Japanese versions did not have multi-page Pokédex entries.  


In these games, entries that would normally display "Area Unknown" on the map simply display an unmarked map.  
In these games, entries that would normally display "Area Unknown" on the map simply display an unmarked map.  
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====Generation III====
====Generation III====
[[File:PokedexHoennView.png|thumb|right|Viewing the Hoenn Pokédex in {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Sapphire|s}}]]
[[File:FRLGPokedex.png|thumb|left|Viewing the Kanto Pokédex (numerical mode) in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon LeafGreen|s}}]]
[[Generation III]]'s Pokédex did not add anything to the main entry; however, Cry was given its own page, which displays the soundwave as it played. In addition, the Area section was changed to highlight locations instead of just marking them and can now display the locations of Pokémon obtainable by [[fishing]]. A Size section was added, which displays silhouettes of the Pokémon and the [[player character]] side by side. In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, there is a Page button to switch between pages of multi-page Pokédex entries.  
[[Generation III]]'s Pokédex did not add anything to the main entry; however, Cry was given its own page, which displays the soundwave as it played. In addition, the Area section was changed to highlight locations instead of just marking them and can now display the locations of Pokémon obtainable by [[fishing]]. A Size section was added, which displays silhouettes of the Pokémon and the [[player character]] side by side. In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, there is a Page button to switch between pages of multi-page Pokédex entries.  


{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s Pokédex (model HANDY909) displays entries in a much different format from Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. It was the first Pokédex to actually display a Pokémon's type in its entry, as well as its menu sprite. However, the Cry visuals were removed. Entries for Kanto Pokémon were taken from Red/Green for FireRed and Red/Blue for LeafGreen. Johto Pokémon entries were taken from Silver for FireRed and Gold for LeafGreen. Additionally, in the international versions, it is the first Pokédex to show long Pokédex entries in full, instead of splitting them into two pages. This was carried over to later games, including Emerald.
{{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s Pokédex (model HANDY909) displays entries in a much different format from Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. It was the first Pokédex to actually display a Pokémon's type in its entry, as well as its menu sprite. However, the Cry visuals were removed. Entries for Kanto Pokémon were taken from Red/Green for FireRed and Red/Blue for LeafGreen. Johto Pokémon entries were taken from Silver for FireRed and Gold for LeafGreen. Additionally, in the international versions, it is the first Pokédex to show long Pokédex entries in full, instead of splitting them into two pages. This was carried over to later games, including Emerald.
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====Generation IV====
====Generation IV====
[[File:Platinum National Pokédex.png|thumb|left|150px|{{p|Giratina}} in the Platinum National Pokédex]]
[[File:HGSSpokedex.png|thumb|right|150px|{{p|Pidgey}} in the Generation IV Johto Pokédex]]
[[Generation IV]]'s Pokédex (model HANDY910is) added numerous features, but of FireRed and LeafGreen's changes, it kept only type. Area now changes its highlight color depending on whether a Pokémon is found normally or exclusively using [[Honey]], and the player can view the differences between morning, day and night, with the default being the current [[time]]. Cry's display returned, with a bar display in addition to the wave display, and the ability to modify the cry via Chorus/Pan, Reverb/Filter and Loop. Weight was added to the Size section, which puts the Pokémon and the player character on either side of a balance scale. A new Forms section allows players to see gender and form differences within species, but only for forms they have already seen. For a small list of Pokémon, if the player obtains a Pokémon from another country, they can change the language of that Pokémon's entry after meeting [[Meister]]. In Platinum, this function was expanded to all Pokémon, although it still requires Meister to update the Pokédex.
[[Generation IV]]'s Pokédex (model HANDY910is) added numerous features, but of FireRed and LeafGreen's changes, it kept only type. Area now changes its highlight color depending on whether a Pokémon is found normally or exclusively using [[Honey]], and the player can view the differences between morning, day and night, with the default being the current [[time]]. Cry's display returned, with a bar display in addition to the wave display, and the ability to modify the cry via Chorus/Pan, Reverb/Filter and Loop. Weight was added to the Size section, which puts the Pokémon and the player character on either side of a balance scale. A new Forms section allows players to see gender and form differences within species, but only for forms they have already seen. For a small list of Pokémon, if the player obtains a Pokémon from another country, they can change the language of that Pokémon's entry after meeting [[Meister]]. In Platinum, this function was expanded to all Pokémon, although it still requires Meister to update the Pokédex.


{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} changed the formatting again, now displaying the list on the lower screen and the actual entry on the top screen. Cry's page was again removed. By selecting "view details", players can view Area, Size and Forms. Area no longer defaults to the current time or differentiated for Honey due to it no longer being a mechanic, Size now utilized both screens to display both Height and Weight at the same time, and Forms added a Compare option to see different forms side by side instead of having to scroll between them. Entries for Johto and Kanto Pokémon were taken from Gold for HeartGold and Silver for SoulSilver. Players can collect foreign Pokédex entries without the need to update their Pokédex. Also, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for females, the in-game interface does not reflect this.
{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} changed the formatting again, now displaying the list on the lower screen and the actual entry on the top screen. Cry's page was again removed. By selecting "view details", players can view Area, Size and Forms. Area no longer defaults to the current time or differentiated for Honey due to it no longer being a mechanic, Size now utilized both screens to display both Height and Weight at the same time, and Forms added a Compare option to see different forms side by side instead of having to scroll between them. Entries for Johto and Kanto Pokémon were taken from Gold for HeartGold and Silver for SoulSilver. Players can collect foreign Pokédex entries without the need to update their Pokédex. Also, while artwork shows a pink Pokédex for females, the in-game interface does not reflect this.
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====Generation V====
====Generation V====
[[File:BW dex entries.png|thumb|Viewing the Unova Pokédex in {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon White|s}}]]
The [[Generation V]] Pokédex is similar to the Pokédex from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. It is displayed as a list on the right side of the lower screen with the selected Pokémon's sprite occuping the left side. Most of its functions are also similar to [[Generation IV]]'s. Instead of showing the time of day that a Pokémon can be caught, as in Generation IV, the Pokédex shows the seasons in which it can be found. Areas in which the Pokémon can be found flash red, and touching an area will show the methods by which it can be caught (walking in [[tall grass]], [[surfing]], or [[fishing]]). The height and weight comparison feature has been removed, but a section showing form differences and a search feature are added by [[Cedric Juniper]] when the player visits [[Mistralton City]]. The form difference section will now show [[Shiny Pokémon]] as well as form differences. The last sprite selected will become the one displayed in the main entry. The ability to collect foreign Pokédex entries now only applies to the first 493 Pokémon, but the player can now also collect Korean Pokédex entries. The cry page has been added again as well.
The [[Generation V]] Pokédex is similar to the Pokédex from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. It is displayed as a list on the right side of the lower screen with the selected Pokémon's sprite occuping the left side. Most of its functions are also similar to [[Generation IV]]'s. Instead of showing the time of day that a Pokémon can be caught, as in Generation IV, the Pokédex shows the seasons in which it can be found. Areas in which the Pokémon can be found flash red, and touching an area will show the methods by which it can be caught (walking in [[tall grass]], [[surfing]], or [[fishing]]). The height and weight comparison feature has been removed, but a section showing form differences and a search feature are added by [[Cedric Juniper]] when the player visits [[Mistralton City]]. The form difference section will now show [[Shiny Pokémon]] as well as form differences. The last sprite selected will become the one displayed in the main entry. The ability to collect foreign Pokédex entries now only applies to the first 493 Pokémon, but the player can now also collect Korean Pokédex entries. The cry page has been added again as well.
[[File:B2W2 Pokédex.png|thumb|left|155px|Viewing the Unova Pokédex in {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black 2|s 2}}]]
Extra Pokédex skins can also be downloaded through the [[Pokémon Global Link]].


In Black 2 and White 2, after defeating [[Cheren]] for the first time, [[Bianca]] will upgrade the player's Pokédex to the Habitat Mode, 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.
In Black 2 and White 2, after defeating [[Cheren]] for the first time, [[Bianca]] will upgrade the player's Pokédex to the Habitat Mode, 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.
In all four games, extra Pokédex skins can also be downloaded through the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. However, only one of them has been distributed outside Japan.


===Search and order===
===Search and order===
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==Gallery of images==
==Gallery of images==
===Interface===
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|- align="center"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:RBYPokedex.png]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:JohtoDex.png]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:PokedexHoennView.png|160px]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:FRLGPokedex.png|160px]]
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{Kanto color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Generation I}}
! style="background: #{{Johto color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFf|Generation II}}
! style="background: #{{Hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! style="background: #{{Kanto color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:Platinum National Pokédex.png|160px]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:HGSSpokedex.png|160px]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:BW dex entries.png|160px]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|10px}}"|[[File:B2W2 Pokédex.png|160px]]
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! style="background: #{{johto color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|BW}}
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundybottom|10px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
|}
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Gen I Pokedex.png|The [[Generation I]] Pokédex
File:Gen I Pokedex.png|The [[Generation I]] Pokédex