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[[File:BW Pokedex.png|thumb|right|Pokédex's new design as seen in the {{Series|Best Wishes}}]] | [[File:BW Pokedex.png|thumb|right|Pokédex's new design as seen in the {{Series|Best Wishes}}]] | ||
When a young [[Sam|"Sammy"]] Oak was accidentally warped to a future of his own time, {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. This is an example of a [[wp:Bootstrap paradox |Bootstrap paradox]]. This means the idea for the | When a young [[Sam|"Sammy"]] Oak was accidentally warped to a future of his own time, {{Ash}} explained to him how the Pokédex works, unknowingly giving him an idea. This is an example of a [[wp:Bootstrap paradox |Bootstrap paradox]]. This means the idea for the Pokédex came out of nowhere. | ||
In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'' it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Unlike the games, entries in the anime are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as an aide or guide than a recording instrument. | In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'' it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by [[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Unlike the games, entries in the anime are pre-programmed into the database and do not require catching to give full information. In this way, they act more as an aide or guide than a recording instrument. | ||