Pokedex

The Pokedex is a fictional electronic device featured in the Pokémon franchise. Its primary purpose is to catalog and provide information about the various Pokémon species encountered by trainers. The name "Pokedex" is a portmanteau of "Pokémon" and "dex," short for index.

In the games, the Pokedex is typically given to the player character by a professor at the beginning of their journey. As the player encounters and captures Pokémon, or simply observes them, the Pokedex is updated with data. This data includes a Pokémon's name, species classification, height, weight, type, and often a brief description of its behavior and habitat. Completing the Pokedex, meaning filling it with data for all known Pokémon, is a common long-term objective for players.

The Pokedex has appeared in almost every main series Pokémon game, with different regional Pokedexes existing within each game, corresponding to the Pokémon found in that particular region. Beyond the core games, the Pokedex has also been adapted into various other media, including anime series, manga, and spin-off games, often serving the same encyclopedic function. Its design and features can vary slightly between different iterations, but its core role as a comprehensive guide to Pokémon remains consistent.