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ISBN=0545078865|
ISBN=978-0545078863|
publisher=[[Image:Scholastic logo.png|164px]]|
publisher=[[Image:Scholastic logo.png|164px]]|
author=Cris Silvestri |
author=Cris Silvestri |
published=October 2008 |
published=October 1, 2008 |
previous=[[Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook]]|
previous=[[Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook]]|
next=N/A
next=[[Pokémon Johto Handbook]]
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The '''Pokémon Ultimate Handbook''' by Cris Silvestri (ISBN 0545078865) is a handbook published in October 2008 that acts as a [[National Pokédex]] for all 491 Pokémon, excluding {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} as neither of which had been released at the time of publishing, in alphabetical order starting from Abomasnow and ending in Zubat. The book's final pages consist of a special page featuring Darkrai and a section on all [[legendary Pokémon]] (except the previously mentioned Shaymin and Arceus).
The '''Pokémon Ultimate Handbook''' by Cris Silvestri is an edition of ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'' series that was published on October 1, 2008. It served as a paper form of the [[National Pokédex]] for all 491 Pokémon known at the time in alphabetical order, excluding {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}}. The book's final pages include a special feature of Darkrai and a section on all [[Legendary Pokémon]] except Shaymin and Arceus.


An ''Updated Edition'' of the book was released in 2009 by the same author. The updated version fixes some of the errors that are present in the first edition, and it also includes entries for Shaymin's Land and Sky forme and Arceus.
An ''Updated Edition'' of the book was released in 2009 by the same author. The updated version fixes some of the errors that are present in the first edition, and it also includes entries for Arceus, as well as Shaymin's Land and Sky Formes.
 
==Blurb==
<i>'''This handbook features every Pokémon ever--it's truly the ultimate guide for every Pokémon fan!'''
 
Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Ash's Pokémon journey has taken him through some incredible regions, and now they're all in one book! This deluxe handbook includes facts & figures for every single Pokémon. That's over 480 entries--packed with inside info and special tips. It's truly the ultimate guide for every Pokémon fan.</i>


==Entries==
==Entries==
The entries for each Pokémon were structured in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon.  
The entries for each Pokémon are in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon.  


===Name===
===Name===
Each entry is topped with a large, slab-shaped bar of a random color. Unlike its predecessors, these bars have both its name and species name inside, and the color does not reference its type.
Each entry is topped with a large, slab-shaped bar of a random color. Unlike its predecessors, these bars have both the Pokémon's name and species name inside, and the color does not reference its type.


===Stats===
===Stats===
Below its name, the entries list the following stats:
Each Pokémon has the following stats below its name:


# Pronunciation
# Pronunciation
# Possible [[Moves]] (moves the Pokémon will already know and learn along the way)
# Possible [[Move]]s (moves the Pokémon will already know and learn along the way)
# [[Type]]
# [[Type]]
# Height and weight
# Height and weight
# [[Region]] it resides in (either [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], or [[Sinnoh]])
# [[Region]] it resides in (either [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], or [[Sinnoh]])


The moves do not include the recently learned moves in [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]].
Moves introduced in [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] are not included.


===Image and other information===
===Image and other information===
Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page, with their "flavor text" under their name. Pages for legendary Pokémon have stars within their page and their bar will be white with a glowing stroke around it.
Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page, with "flavor text" under their name. Pages for legendary Pokémon have stars on their page and their bar will be white with a glowing stroke around it.


===Evolution chain===
===Evolution chain===
At the very bottom of the entry there are pictures with arrows between them to show what the Pokémon evolves into. [[List of Pokémon that do not evolve|Pokémon that do not evolve]] do not have any Evolution Chain.
At the very bottom of a Pokémon's entry is a diagram of its evolutionary family. Pokémon that do not evolve do not have an evolution chain.


==Errors==
==Errors==
[[Image:PokemonUltimateHandbookUpdatedEdition.png|thumb|right|200px|The updated edition]]
[[Image:PokemonUltimateHandbookUpdatedEdition.png|thumb|right|200px|The updated edition]]
Many of the errors present are incorrect species names or misspellings of moves.
* {{p|Abra}} and its evolutions are mistakenly listed as the "Psychic Pokémon" instead of the Psi Pokémon.
* {{p|Azelf}} is listed as the "Stone Pokémon" instead of the Willpower Pokémon.
** This is corrected in the Updated Edition.
* {{p|Budew}}'s page wrongly states that it is able to learn {{m|Bullet Seed}} by level-up.
** Later prints of the first and Updated Editions give Budew the same moveset as {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Rampardos}}.
* {{p|Celebi}}'s type combination is listed as {{2t|Grass|Psychic}} instead of Psychic/Grass.
<!--* {{p|Celebi}} is not listed in the "Legendary Lineup" in the back of the book.-->
* {{p|Cherrim}} is listed as the "Cherry Blossom Pokémon" when it is simply the Blossom Pokémon.
* {{p|Cresselia}} is listed as the "Crescent Moon Pokémon" instead of the Lunar Pokémon.
* {{p|Croagunk}} is called the "Poison Pokémon" instead of the Toxic Mouth Pokémon.
<!--* {{p|Darkrai}} is not listed as a [[Legendary Pokémon]].-->
* {{p|Delibird}}'s name box has a yellow glow, which only Legendary Pokémon have.
* {{p|Dialga}} is called the "Time Pokémon" instead of the Temporal Pokémon.
* {{p|Donphan}} is listed as the "{{p|Skarmory|Armor Bird}} Pokémon" when its simply the Armor Pokémon.
* On {{p|Duskull}}'s page, an image of its eye is under its picture. This occurs in all of its evolutionary chains.
** This is corrected in the Updated Edition.
<!--* {{p|Froslass}}'s page says it evolves from {{p|Glalie}}. This is not true, as Froslass evolves from a female {{p|Snorunt}} exposed to a {{evostone|Dawn Stone}}.-->
* {{p|Gliscor}} is listed as the "Fangscorpion Pokémon" instead of the {{tt|Fang Scorp|prior to Generation VI}} Pokémon.
* {{p|Golem}} is listed as the "Rock Pokémon" like its pre-evolved forms, instead of the Megaton Pokémon.
* {{p|Ledyba}} and {{p|Ledian}} are listed as the "Five Start Pokémon" instead of the Five Star Pokémon.
** This is corrected in the Updated Edition.
* {{p|Luxio}} has {{p|Roserade}}'s moveset.
** This is corrected in the Updated Edition.
* {{p|Luxray}} has the same moveset as Cranidos and Rampardos.
* {{p|Palkia}} is called the "Space Pokémon" instead of the Spatial Pokémon.
** These are both corrected in the Updated Edition.
* {{p|Porygon2}} is misspelled Porygon 2 and Porygon-2 in its name and entry.
* {{p|Porygon}} and {{p|Porygon2}}'s pictures are switched.
** Both of these are corrected in later reprints and the Updated Edition.
* Rampardos's moveset is missing {{m|Endeavor}}.
* {{p|Rotom}} is listed as a Legendary Pokémon.
** This is corrected in the Updated Edition.
* {{p|Scizor}} is called the "Scissors Pokémon" instead of the Pincer Pokémon. It has also been called this in the {{pkmn|anime}} at one point.
* In the Updated Edition, Shaymin's Sky Forme's moveset is missing {{m|Air Slash}}.
* {{p|Skorupi}}'s species name, the Scorpion Pokémon, is misspelled "Scorpian."
* {{p|Spinda}}'s page has stars on it, which only Legendary Pokémon have.
* {{p|Spiritomb}}'s page has stars on it, which only Legendary Pokémon have.
* {{p|Squirtle}} is called the "Water Pokémon" instead of the Tiny Turtle Pokémon.
* {{p|Staryu}} is called the "Star Fish Pokémon" instead of the Star Shape Pokémon.
* The lineart of {{p|Suicune}} on its entry page and in the Legendary line-up are misprinted.
* {{p|Surskit}} is called the "Pound Skater Pokémon" instead of the Pond Skater Pokémon.
* In {{p|Swinub}}'s evolution chain, Swinub's and {{p|Mamoswine}}'s pictures are switched.
* {{p|Taillow}} is listed as the "Tiny Swallow Pokémon" instead of the {{tt|TinySwallow|prior to Generation VI}} Pokémon.
* {{p|Torkoal}} is called the "Coral Pokémon" instead of the Coal Pokémon.
* {{p|Torterra}}'s picture on its own page is different from the one in {{p|Grotle}}'s evolution chain.
<!--* In {{p|Umbreon}}'s description, Eevee is misspelled "Evee."-->
* {{p|Zangoose}}'s page misspells "cat" as "car."
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}'s species name, the TinyRaccoon Pokémon, is misspelled "Tynyracoon."
* The move {{m|Sky Attack}} is mostly referred to as "Sky Power."
** Similarly, {{m|Tri Attack}} is incorrectly called "Tri Power."
* There are several minor move spelling errors, such as: {{p|Infernape}}'s page misspells {{m|Mach Punch}} as "Mash Punch," {{p|Prinplup}}'s page misspells {{m|Metal Claw}} as "Metal Chew," and Turtwig's page misspells {{m|Synthesis}} as "Syntesis."
** {{p|Piplup}} and Prinplup are shown to be able to learn {{m|Bite}}, presumably mistaken for {{m|Bide}}. The same error can be seen on {{p|Kricketot}} and {{p|Kricketune}}'s page.
<!--* Several evolutionary family graphs are in reverse order, with the last evolution first and the unevolved form last. On {{p|Pupitar}}'s page, for example, {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Larvitar}} switch artworks but not names.-->


The errors are often within their species names and sometimes, their pictures.
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* {{p|Abra}} and its evolutions are mistakenly listed as the Psychic Pokémon rather than the Psi Pokémon.
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* {{p|Azelf}} is listed as the Stone Pokémon rather than the Willpower Pokémon.
**This is corrected in the updated edition.
* In {{p|Budew}}'s page, Budew is wrongly stated to be able to learn {{m|Bullet Seed}} by level up.
** Later reprints of the first edition, as well as the updated edition, replace Budew's move set with {{p|Cranidos}}'/{{p|Rampardos}}' moveset. 
* {{p|Celebi}} is also listed as a {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Psychic}} Pokémon instead of being {{t|Psychic}}/{{t|Grass}}.
* {{p|Cherrim}} is listed as the Cherry Blossom Pokémon when its simply the Blossom Pokémon.
* {{p|Cresselia}} is listed as the Crescent Moon Pokémon rather than the Lunar Pokémon.
* {{p|Croagunk}} is called the Poison Pokémon rather than the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. Its {{p|Toxicroak|evolution}}, however, has the correct name.
* {{p|Delibird}} accidentally has a yellow glow on its namebox which only the Legendary Pokémon have on their nameboxes.
** This is corrected in the updated edition.
* {{p|Dialga}} is called the Time Pokémon rather than the Temporal Pokémon.
* {{p|Donphan}} is listed as the {{p|Skarmory|Armor Bird}} Pokémon when its simply the Armor Pokémon.
* On {{p|Duskull}}'s page, a picture of its eye is under the picture. The same problem occurs in all of its evolutionary chains.
** This is corrected in the updated edition.
* {{p|Golem}} is listed as the Rock Pokémon, like its pre-evolved forms; however, it is known as the Megaton Pokémon.
* {{p|Ledyba}} and its {{p|Ledian|evolution}} have their species name misspelled as Five Start, rather than Five Star.
** This is corrected in the updated edition.
* {{p|Luxio}}'s moveset has been replaced with {{p|Roserade}}'s.
** This is corrected in the updated edition.
* {{p|Luxray}}'s moveset has been replaced with {{p|Cranidos}}/{{p|Rampardos}}'s.
* {{p|Palkia}} is called the Space Pokémon rather than the Spacial Pokémon.
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s pages leaves out {{p|Politoed}}, and {{p|Politoed}}'s page leaves out {{p|Poliwrath}}.
** All of these are corrected in the updated edition.
* The moveset for {{p|Rampardos}} is missing the move {{m|Endeavor}}.
* {{p|Rotom}} is listed as a Legendary Pokémon but isn't listed in the legendary line up.
** This is corrected in the updated edition.
* {{p|Scizor}} is called the Scissors Pokémon rather than the Pincer Pokémon. It has been called this in the {{pkmn|anime}} at one point.
* In the updated edition, Shaymin's Sky Forme's moveset is missing {{m|Air Slash}}.
* In {{p|Skorupi}}'s page, scorpion is misspelled as scorpian.
* {{p|Squirtle}} is called the Water Pokémon rather than the Tiny Turtle Pokémon.
* {{p|Staryu}} is called the Star Fish Pokémon rather than the Star Shape Pokémon.
* The lineart of {{p|Suicune}} on its entry page and in the legendary lineup are messed up.
* In {{p|Surskit}}'s page, pond is misspelled as pound.
* In {{p|Torkoal}}'s page, coal is misspelled as coral.
* In {{p|Zangoose}}'s page, cat is misspelled as car.
* In {{p|Zigzagoon}}'s page, TinyRaccoon is misspelled as tynyracoon.
* {{m|Sky Attack}} is mostly referred to as Sky Power.
* Also, {{m|Tri Attack}} is incorrectly called Tri Power.
* There are several minor move spelling errors such as in {{p|Turtwig}}'s page, {{m|Synthesis}} is misspelled as Syntesis, and in {{p|Prinplup}}'s page {{m|Metal Claw}} is misspelled as Metal Chew, and in {{p|Infernape}}'s page {{m|Mach Punch}} is misspelled as Mash Punch.
** {{p|Piplup}} and Prinplup are shown that they can learn {{m|Bite}}, but it means actually {{m|Bide}}. The same error can be seen at {{p|Kricketot}} and {{p|Kricketune}}'s page.
* {{p|Grotle}}'s evolution chain has a different picture of {{p|Torterra}} that is not shown in its description.


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