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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''.


==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.


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


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