Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide: Difference between revisions
mNo edit summary |
Zesty Cactus (talk | contribs) omg this book tho |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{BookInfobox| | {{BookInfobox| | ||
title=Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide | | title=Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide | | ||
image=Pokémon Trainer Survival guide cover.jpg | | image=Pokémon Trainer Survival guide cover.jpg | | ||
image_size=250px| | image_size=250px| | ||
ISBN= | ISBN=1884364330| | ||
publisher=Sandwich Islands| | publisher=Sandwich Islands Publishing | | ||
author=Mark MacDonald| | author=Mark MacDonald| | ||
published=1998 | | published=1998 | | ||
Line 11: | Line 10: | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide''' is a guide published by Sandwich Islands. It contains information on {{ | '''Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide''' is a strategy guide published by Sandwich Islands Publishing. It is a strategy guide focusing on {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, although it also contains information on the Japanese [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red, Green]] and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]] versions. An updated version was later released with information on {{game|Yellow}}. | ||
==Blurb== | |||
''WE CAUGHT 'EM ALL!'' <br> | |||
''Every detail of everything Pokémon! Grab a Pokéball<!--sic--> and follow this guide to catch all 150 Pokémons<!--sic-->, plus information on Myu<!--sic-->, the 151st Pokémon.'' | |||
* ''Covers U.S. Red and Blue cartridges, plus the Japanese Blue cartridge not released in the U.S.'' | |||
* ''Written by expert game player and author of the Final Fantasy VII Survival Guide!'' | |||
* ''Detailed and easy-to-read chapters with strategies for beginners and advanced players alike.'' | |||
* ''A complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the entire adventure, with full color maps.'' | |||
* ''Plenty of screen shots to illustrate the most important strategies and secrets in the game.'' | |||
* ''A full-color guide from cover to cover.'' | |||
==Content== | |||
===Overview=== | |||
The beginning section of the book explains the differences between the Japanese {{4v2|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}} Versions and the English [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]. It also mentions the upcoming [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]] (then projected for a March 1999 release) and information on the first Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|Japanese}} game. | |||
===Basic Training=== | |||
This section reviews basics of the Pokémon games such as evolution, trading Pokémon, HMs and building a balanced team. | |||
===Walkthrough=== | |||
The walkthrough is the largest content section in the book. It contains a walkthrough of the entire game, including optional areas such as the [[Kanto Power Plant]] and [[Cerulean Cave]]. Every section includes a map and a guide to any items found in that area. | |||
Every area with wild Pokémon includes a percentage-based guide to which Pokémon appear, including statistics specific to the Japanese Blue Version. Town guides include a list of which items are available in each Poké Mart. Pokémon lists for Trainers are only provided for Gym Leaders. In-game trades are listed, but only for {{v|Red and Green|s}}/{{v|Red and Blue|s}}, the trades from the Japanese Blue are not listed. | |||
===Monster Index=== | |||
The Monster Index is the final section of the book. It has a type effectiveness chart and an alphabetical guide to each Pokémon in the game (including Mew). It lists what locations each Pokémon can be found in (including Red, Green/Blue and Japanese Blue), which elemental type it is, the names of all the attacks it can learn by leveling up, which TMs and HMs it can learn, and any evolutions it is capable of, including which evolution methods are required. | |||
The Monster Index also includes a list of TMs and HMs and a list of what the book's author considers the best three Pokémon of every elemental type. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* All the maps in this game come from the Japanese {{v|Red and Green|s}}. This is noticeable due to the different look of signs in the games and the fact that the [[Poké Mart]] says "SHOP" and not "MART" as it does in the English games. | |||
** There is no original map shown for [[Cerulean Cave]] as it appears in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and in the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue Version]]. Instead, the book's creators drew their own map. | |||
* All the sprites in the Monster Index are also from Red and Green. The 3D models come from the Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|Japanese}}. | |||
** Omastar's 3D model is not included for unknown reasons. In its place is a box that says "camera shy". | |||
===Errors=== | |||
* Nearly every instance of the name {{p|Mew}} is misspelled as "Myu". This can be taken as a phonetic transliteration of its Japanese name, however, the trademarked name in both Japanese and English is spelled "Mew". | |||
** Similarly, {{p|Mewtwo}} is misspelled as "Myutwo" in a few instances, such as on pages 8, 37 and 142. | |||
* On page 24, [[Vermilion City]] is misspelled as "Vermillion City". | |||
* On page 48, Slowpoke is misspelled as "Slowpoké". | |||
** This page also incorrectly states that the in-game trade on {{rt|18|Kanto}} is a {{p|Lickitung}} for a {{p|Slowpoke}}. It is actually {{p|Slowbro}} that must be traded away for a Lickitung. | |||
* On page 55, [[Professor Oak]] is referred to as "Dr. Oak". While he is known as a doctor in the Japanese version, he is only referred to as "Professor" in the English version. | |||
* On page 111, {{p|Nidorina}} is misspelled as "Nidarina". | |||
* On page 137, {{p|Voltorb}} is misspelled as "Voltrob". | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{Guide Books}}<br> | {{Guide Books}}<br> | ||
{{Project Merchandise notice|book}} | {{Project Merchandise notice|book}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Strategy guides]] |
Revision as of 06:29, 31 January 2015
Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide | |
---|---|
![]() | |
ISBN: | 1884364330 |
Published: | 1998 |
Publisher: | Sandwich Islands Publishing |
Author: | Mark MacDonald |
Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide is a strategy guide published by Sandwich Islands Publishing. It is a strategy guide focusing on Pokémon Red and Blue, although it also contains information on the Japanese Red, Green and Blue versions. An updated version was later released with information on Pokémon Yellow.
Blurb
WE CAUGHT 'EM ALL!
Every detail of everything Pokémon! Grab a Pokéball and follow this guide to catch all 150 Pokémons, plus information on Myu, the 151st Pokémon.
- Covers U.S. Red and Blue cartridges, plus the Japanese Blue cartridge not released in the U.S.
- Written by expert game player and author of the Final Fantasy VII Survival Guide!
- Detailed and easy-to-read chapters with strategies for beginners and advanced players alike.
- A complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the entire adventure, with full color maps.
- Plenty of screen shots to illustrate the most important strategies and secrets in the game.
- A full-color guide from cover to cover.
Content
Overview
The beginning section of the book explains the differences between the Japanese Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow Versions and the English Pokémon Red and Blue Versions. It also mentions the upcoming Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (then projected for a March 1999 release) and information on the first Japanese Pokémon Stadium game.
Basic Training
This section reviews basics of the Pokémon games such as evolution, trading Pokémon, HMs and building a balanced team.
Walkthrough
The walkthrough is the largest content section in the book. It contains a walkthrough of the entire game, including optional areas such as the Kanto Power Plant and Cerulean Cave. Every section includes a map and a guide to any items found in that area.
Every area with wild Pokémon includes a percentage-based guide to which Pokémon appear, including statistics specific to the Japanese Blue Version. Town guides include a list of which items are available in each Poké Mart. Pokémon lists for Trainers are only provided for Gym Leaders. In-game trades are listed, but only for Red and Green Versions/Red and Blue Versions, the trades from the Japanese Blue are not listed.
Monster Index
The Monster Index is the final section of the book. It has a type effectiveness chart and an alphabetical guide to each Pokémon in the game (including Mew). It lists what locations each Pokémon can be found in (including Red, Green/Blue and Japanese Blue), which elemental type it is, the names of all the attacks it can learn by leveling up, which TMs and HMs it can learn, and any evolutions it is capable of, including which evolution methods are required.
The Monster Index also includes a list of TMs and HMs and a list of what the book's author considers the best three Pokémon of every elemental type.
Trivia
- All the maps in this game come from the Japanese Red and Green Versions. This is noticeable due to the different look of signs in the games and the fact that the Poké Mart says "SHOP" and not "MART" as it does in the English games.
- There is no original map shown for Cerulean Cave as it appears in Pokémon Red and Blue and in the Japanese Blue Version. Instead, the book's creators drew their own map.
- All the sprites in the Monster Index are also from Red and Green. The 3D models come from the Japanese Pokémon Stadium.
- Omastar's 3D model is not included for unknown reasons. In its place is a box that says "camera shy".
Errors
- Nearly every instance of the name Mew is misspelled as "Myu". This can be taken as a phonetic transliteration of its Japanese name, however, the trademarked name in both Japanese and English is spelled "Mew".
- Similarly, Mewtwo is misspelled as "Myutwo" in a few instances, such as on pages 8, 37 and 142.
- On page 24, Vermilion City is misspelled as "Vermillion City".
- On page 48, Slowpoke is misspelled as "Slowpoké".
- On page 55, Professor Oak is referred to as "Dr. Oak". While he is known as a doctor in the Japanese version, he is only referred to as "Professor" in the English version.
- On page 111, Nidorina is misspelled as "Nidarina".
- On page 137, Voltorb is misspelled as "Voltrob".
|-
! colspan="1" style="padding: 5px 5px 1px 5px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
| style="vertical-align:middle; padding: 0px 5px 1px 5px;" colspan="1" |
Nintendo Power • Prima Games • Versus Books • BradyGames • Media Factory • Other guides |
![]() |
This book article is part of Project Merchandise, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all Pokémon toys, dolls, books, and collectible merchandise. |