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'''Pokémon Visual Companion''' is a hardcover Pokémon book published by BradyGames in December 2, 2013. It is 208 pages long. The book acts as a guide to the Pokémon animated series, covering the story arcs from the [[original series]] to the ''[[Best Wishes series|Black & White]]'' series.
'''Pokémon Visual Companion''' is a hardcover Pokémon book published by BradyGames in December 2, 2013. It is 208 pages long. The book acts as a guide to the Pokémon animated series, covering the story arcs from the [[original series]] to the ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Black & White]]'' series.


It features [[Pokédex]] references, facts and figures of Pokémon from each explored region, and the Pokémon encountered throughout Ash's journey. It also contains information about key characters, battles and places in the anime, all accompanied by large colored pictures.
It features [[Pokédex]] references, facts and figures of Pokémon from each explored region, and the Pokémon encountered throughout Ash's journey. It also contains information about key characters, battles and places in the anime, all accompanied by large colored pictures.
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* The World of Pokémon
* The World of Pokémon
* [[Kanto]]
* [[Kanto]]
* [[Orange Archipelago|The Orange Islands]]
* [[Orange Islands|The Orange Islands]]
* [[Hoenn]]
* [[Hoenn]]
* [[Sinnoh]]
* [[Sinnoh]]
* [[Unova]]
* [[Unova]]
* Index
* Index
==Trivia==
===Errors===
* The following errors are corrected in [[Pokémon Visual Companion: Second Edition|the following edition]].
** On page 29, {{p|Stunfisk}}'s height is listed as 14.5 m tall instead of 0.7 m.
** On page 58, the "Strange Meowth Balloon Floating above Sinnoh" and "Sinister Hunter J Wanted on Multiple Accounts of Theft" side stories refer to the [[Team Rocket's mechas]] and [[J]]'s pages, said to be on pages 74 and 129, respectively. However, said pages actually lead to [[Johto]] and [[Nando]]'s pages.
** On page 180, in the section of Ash's battle at the [[Virbank Gym]], {{AP|Boldore}} is misrepresented by a picture of {{AP|Krokorok}}.
** On page 199, {{p|Vanillish}}, {{p|Vanillite}}, {{p|Vanilluxe}}, and {{p|Venipede}} are missing their imperial heights and weights.
* On page 8, {{Ash}} is said to have obtained [[Ash's hat|his hat]] by mailing box tops. However, he actually obtained it by mailing postcards, as mentioned in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
* There are many errors in the section on [[Ash's Pokémon]]:
** On page 10, a screen-cap of Ash with his {{AP|Krookodile}} is shown instead of an anime promo.
** On page 11, the book says that {{AP|Charmander}} occassionally returns to reunite with Ash, though the Pokémon in question is actually {{AP|Charizard}}.
** On page 12, {{AP|Primeape}} is misspelled as ''Primape''.
*** On the same page, the book implies that Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} one {{p|Tauros}} instead of 30. This may be related to the [[banned episodes|banning]] of [[EP035|the episode]] where Ash caught his {{AP|Tauros}} for excessive gun usage.
** On page 13, the book says that Ash caught a {{p|Pidgey}} instead of {{AP|Pidgeotto}}.
*** On the same page, {{AP|Butterfree}}'s right wing can be seen to be cut off.
** On page 14, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} is misspelled as Bulbas'''ua'''r.
* On page 37, [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] is misspelled as ''Klieban Spielbunk''.
* On page 38, [[Fiorella Cappuccino]]'s surname is misspelled as Cappu'''c'''ino.
* On page 52, {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' is shown, despite not being in use at the time of printing. This is most likely due to this book reusing much of the original content from [[Pokémon Visual Guide|the previous edition]] and failing to update it.
* On page 54, [[Caserin and Luverin]]'s names are misspelled as ''Kasurin'' and ''Loverin''.
* On page 55, a picture of {{p|Ho-Oh}}'s flame is seen under the section for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], but it was actually at the [[Silver Conference]], as seen in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.
* There are several errors in the section of Ash's Gym battles in Kanto:
** On page 56, Ash's first battle at the [[Pewter Gym]] is omitted.
*** On the same page, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} is misspelled as Ge'''d'''odude, while [[Vermilion Gym]] is misspelled as Vermil'''l'''ion Gym.
* On page 57, Ash's battle with {{an|Aya}} is included in the description of his battle at the [[Fuchsia Gym]], despite actually battling [[Koga]].
** On the same page, despite battling Team Rocket at the [[Viridian Gym]], the [[Gym Leader]] is still listed as {{an|Giovanni}}.
* Several type colors are different in the guide compared to how they are represented in the games:
** {{t|Dragon}} is represented by turquoise instead of lime.
** {{t|Rock}} is represented by gray instead of brown.
** {{t|Ghost}} is represented by cream instead of purple.
* On page 71, [[Professor Ivy|Professor Philena Ivy]]'s middle name is misspelled as '''F'''elina.
** On the same page, she is said to have a {{p|Magikarp}} in her laboratory, but it is actually at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Professor Oak's]], as seen in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.
* On page 73, [[Cissy]] is misspelled as '''S'''issy.
* On page 81, the book swaps the order in which Ash challenged the [[Azalea Gym]] and [[Goldenrod Gym]].
** On the same page, {{p|Pidgeot}} is spelled to as Pigeot, its Japanese name, while Falkner is misspelled as Fa'''u'''lkner.
*** Additionally, the book says that {{AP|Chikorita}} used "Sweet Smell", but it was actually {{m|Sweet Scent}}.
* On page 96, {{TP|Jessie|Cascoon}} is misspelled as ''Casoon''.
* On page 101, [[Brodie]] is listed under the section for [[Team Aqua]], but he was actually part of [[Team Magma]], as seen ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''.
* On page 106, the book says that [[Wattson]]'s {{p|Magneton}} used "Shock Cannon", but it was actually {{m|Zap Cannon}}.
* On page 131, {{TP|Paul|Froslass}} is misspelled as Fros'''s'''lass, while [[Bewilder Forest]] is misspelled as Bewilder For'''r'''est.
** On the same page, {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}} can be seen with three arms and two heads.
* On page 149, {{p|Giratina}}'s Altered Forme is given the metric height and weight of its Origin Forme.
* On page 158, {{p|Porygon-Z}} is misrepresented by a picture of {{p|Porygon2}}.
* On page 159, {{p|Wormadam}}'s Sandy and Trash Cloak's types are incorrectly stated as {{2t|Bug|Grass}}.
* On page 160, {{an|Bianca}}'s right sclera is colored black instead of white.
* On page 178, [[Striaton Gym]] is misspelled as Str'''ai'''ton Gym.
* On page 179, [[Lenora]]'s {{p|Herdier}} is said to have used {{m|Mean Look}} to force the Pokémon to switch out instead of {{m|Roar}}.
* On page 180, Virbank Gym is misspelled as V'''e'''rbank Gym.
* On page 190, {{p|Zekrom}}'s type is incorrectly stated as {{2t|Dragon|Flying}}.
* There are many errors in the section on [[Unova]]'s [[Pokédex]]:
** On page 192, {{p|Amoonguss}}'s height is listed as 2'01" instead of 2'00".
** On page 194, {{p|Eelektrik}}'s imperial and metric weights are swapped.
*** On the same page, {{p|Eelektross}}'s heigh is listed as 6'01" instead of 6'11", while {{p|Emolga}}'s height is listed as 1.6 m instead of 0.4 m.
**** {{p|Emboar}}'s height is listed as 1.1 m instead of 1.6 m, while its metric weight is swapped with Emolga.
** On page 195, {{p|Jellicent}}'s height is listed as 202 m instead of 2.2 m.
** On page 198, Stunfisk's height is listed as 6'07" instead of 2'04", while its weight is listed as 573.2 lbs instead of 24.3 lbs.
** On page 199, {{p|Tynamo}}'s height is listed as 1'04" instead of 0'08", while its weight is listed as 11.7 lbs instead of 0.7 lbs.
*** On the same page, {{p|Volcarona}}'s height is listed as 50'7" instead of 5'07".


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Pokémon Visual Companion
Pokémon Visual Companion.png
ISBN: 9781465403926
Published: 2013
Publisher: BradyGames logo.jpg
Author: Simcha Whitehill, Lawrence Neves, Katherine Fang, Cris Silvestri
Preceded By: Pokémon Visual Guide
Succeeded By: Pokémon Visual Companion: Second Edition

Pokémon Visual Companion is a hardcover Pokémon book published by BradyGames in December 2, 2013. It is 208 pages long. The book acts as a guide to the Pokémon animated series, covering the story arcs from the original series to the Black & White series.

It features Pokédex references, facts and figures of Pokémon from each explored region, and the Pokémon encountered throughout Ash's journey. It also contains information about key characters, battles and places in the anime, all accompanied by large colored pictures.

Blurb

THE PERFECT COMPANION
TO THE POKÉMON ANIMATED SERIES
This entertaining and informative volume packs the
Pokémon world between its covers with amazing
artwork, fascinating facts, and comical anecdotes.
This is truly a must-have reference for every
Pokémon fan!
  • The ultimate reference to key CHARACTERS,
famous BATTLES, and important PLACES!
  • EVERY REGION up through UNOVA is covered,
including EVENTS, PEOPLE, and POKÉMON!
  • Trace ASH's journey and get to know his
Pokémon friends, and travel companions,
as well as VILLAINS and RIVALS
throughout the Pokémon world!
  • Learn the powerful LIFE LESSONS
that Pokémon teaches!

Contents

Trivia

Errors

  • The following errors are corrected in the following edition.
    • On page 29, Stunfisk's height is listed as 14.5 m tall instead of 0.7 m.
    • On page 58, the "Strange Meowth Balloon Floating above Sinnoh" and "Sinister Hunter J Wanted on Multiple Accounts of Theft" side stories refer to the Team Rocket's mechas and J's pages, said to be on pages 74 and 129, respectively. However, said pages actually lead to Johto and Nando's pages.
    • On page 180, in the section of Ash's battle at the Virbank Gym, Boldore is misrepresented by a picture of Krokorok.
    • On page 199, Vanillish, Vanillite, Vanilluxe, and Venipede are missing their imperial heights and weights.
  • On page 8, Ash is said to have obtained his hat by mailing box tops. However, he actually obtained it by mailing postcards, as mentioned in Primeape Goes Bananas.
  • There are many errors in the section on Ash's Pokémon:
    • On page 10, a screen-cap of Ash with his Krookodile is shown instead of an anime promo.
    • On page 11, the book says that Charmander occassionally returns to reunite with Ash, though the Pokémon in question is actually Charizard.
    • On page 12, Primeape is misspelled as Primape.
    • On page 13, the book says that Ash caught a Pidgey instead of Pidgeotto.
      • On the same page, Butterfree's right wing can be seen to be cut off.
    • On page 14, Bulbasaur is misspelled as Bulbasuar.
  • On page 37, Cleavon Schpielbunk is misspelled as Klieban Spielbunk.
  • On page 38, Fiorella Cappuccino's surname is misspelled as Cappucino.
  • On page 52, Team Rocket's motto from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is shown, despite not being in use at the time of printing. This is most likely due to this book reusing much of the original content from the previous edition and failing to update it.
  • On page 54, Caserin and Luverin's names are misspelled as Kasurin and Loverin.
  • On page 55, a picture of Ho-Oh's flame is seen under the section for the Indigo Plateau Conference, but it was actually at the Silver Conference, as seen in Pop Goes The Sneasel.
  • There are several errors in the section of Ash's Gym battles in Kanto:
    • On page 56, Ash's first battle at the Pewter Gym is omitted.
      • On the same page, Geodude is misspelled as Gedodude, while Vermilion Gym is misspelled as Vermillion Gym.
  • On page 57, Ash's battle with Aya is included in the description of his battle at the Fuchsia Gym, despite actually battling Koga.
  • Several type colors are different in the guide compared to how they are represented in the games:
    • Dragon is represented by turquoise instead of lime.
    • Rock is represented by gray instead of brown.
    • Ghost is represented by cream instead of purple.
  • On page 71, Professor Philena Ivy's middle name is misspelled as Felina.
  • On page 73, Cissy is misspelled as Sissy.
  • On page 81, the book swaps the order in which Ash challenged the Azalea Gym and Goldenrod Gym.
    • On the same page, Pidgeot is spelled to as Pigeot, its Japanese name, while Falkner is misspelled as Faulkner.
  • On page 96, Cascoon is misspelled as Casoon.
  • On page 101, Brodie is listed under the section for Team Aqua, but he was actually part of Team Magma, as seen Unfair Weather Friends.
  • On page 106, the book says that Wattson's Magneton used "Shock Cannon", but it was actually Zap Cannon.
  • On page 131, Froslass is misspelled as Frosslass, while Bewilder Forest is misspelled as Bewilder Forrest.
    • On the same page, Magmortar can be seen with three arms and two heads.
  • On page 149, Giratina's Altered Forme is given the metric height and weight of its Origin Forme.
  • On page 158, Porygon-Z is misrepresented by a picture of Porygon2.
  • On page 159, Wormadam's Sandy and Trash Cloak's types are incorrectly stated as Bug/Grass.
  • On page 160, Bianca's right sclera is colored black instead of white.
  • On page 178, Striaton Gym is misspelled as Straiton Gym.
  • On page 179, Lenora's Herdier is said to have used Mean Look to force the Pokémon to switch out instead of Roar.
  • On page 180, Virbank Gym is misspelled as Verbank Gym.
  • On page 190, Zekrom's type is incorrectly stated as Dragon/Flying.
  • There are many errors in the section on Unova's Pokédex:
    • On page 192, Amoonguss's height is listed as 2'01" instead of 2'00".
    • On page 194, Eelektrik's imperial and metric weights are swapped.
      • On the same page, Eelektross's heigh is listed as 6'01" instead of 6'11", while Emolga's height is listed as 1.6 m instead of 0.4 m.
        • Emboar's height is listed as 1.1 m instead of 1.6 m, while its metric weight is swapped with Emolga.
    • On page 195, Jellicent's height is listed as 202 m instead of 2.2 m.
    • On page 198, Stunfisk's height is listed as 6'07" instead of 2'04", while its weight is listed as 573.2 lbs instead of 24.3 lbs.
    • On page 199, Tynamo's height is listed as 1'04" instead of 0'08", while its weight is listed as 11.7 lbs instead of 0.7 lbs.
      • On the same page, Volcarona's height is listed as 50'7" instead of 5'07".


Game guides: Official Pokémon TCG Perfect Guide • Pokémon Card GB Final Tactical Book
Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide • Pokémon Trainer's Guide
Pokémon Pocket Trainer's Guide
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescuer's Guide • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide
Anime guides: All Movies Perfect Guide • Amazing Pokémon Guidebook • Element Pokédex series
Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan • Pokémon: Greatest Battles • Pokémon Hall of Fame
Pokémon: Sinnoh Hall of Fame • Pokémon Top 10 Handbook • Pokémon Visual Guide • Pokémon Visual Companion (1 • 2 • 3)
World of Sinnoh • The Official Adventure Guide • Pokémon Movie Companion • Training Manual • First Partner Handbook
Official Pokémon Pokédex • Evolution Manual • Gym Battle Guidebook
Cross-media guides: Beckett Unofficial Guide To Pokémon Diamond & Pearl • The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide (2008 • 2024)
Legendary Pokémon: The Essential Guide - Sinnoh Edition • Pokémon: Kalos Beginner's Handbook
The Official Pokémon Handbook (2 • 3 • 4 • Kanto • Johto • Sinnoh • Ultimate • Black/White
Essential • Kalos • Deluxe Essential • Classic Collector's • Alola • Super Deluxe Essential • Galar
Super Extra Deluxe Essential • Scarlet & Violet • Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential)
Pokémon Annual • Official Guide to Legendary and Mythical Pokémon • Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Deluxe Edition
Case Files (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu)


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