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'''Pokémon Black and White Pokédex''' is a companion guidebook for {{game|Black and White|s}} published by [[Prima Games]] in April 2011. It has 352 pages detailing all of the new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White, with the exception of {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, and {{p|Genesect}}, as well as tips on how to complete the [[Unova Pokédex]].
'''Pokémon Black and White Pokédex''' is a companion guidebook for {{game|Black and White|s}} published by [[Prima Games]] in April 2011. It has 352 pages detailing all of the new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White, with the exception of {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, and {{p|Genesect}}, as well as tips on how to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova Pokédex]].


==Blurb==
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==Contents==
==Contents==
===Unova Pokédex===
This section contains data on every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova Pokédex]], excluding {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, and {{p|Genesect}}. The Pokémon are listed in their respective Pokédex order from {{g|Black and White}} (with the exception of {{p|Victini}}, who appears after {{p|Kyurem}}), and each profile includes the following data: {{pkmn|category}}, [[type]](s), height, weight, [[gender]], [[held item]]s, [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]], [[footprint]], Pokédex entries, [[evolution]]ary line, {{Abilities}}, [[Egg Group]](s), relative [[stat]]s, and locations on where to obtain. The profiles also list all the possible [[move]]s the Pokémon can learn, including moves learned from level-up, [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s, and [[Move Tutor]]s. Any [[Egg Move]]s from passed down from {{pkmn|breeding}} are also listed, though the required parent Pokémon are absent.
====Pokédex Completion Techniques====
After the Pokédex, there is a section detailing various strategies on how to catch [[wild Pokémon]]. It goes into detail about the Abilities that increase catch rate, the types of moves that inflict [[status condition]]s or field effects that aid capture, and the types of [[Poké Ball]]s and the optimal Pokémon to use them on. It also gives examples on where to find different species of Pokémon in Unova and how to evolve Pokémon that have special evolution methods. This section also features where to obtain Pokémon introduced from [[Generation I]] to [[Generation IV]], after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
===Communication Features===
This section explains the three main methods of communication through the [[C-Gear]]: Infrared (IR), Wireless, and Online. It also walks the reader through on how to access the [[Pokémon Global Link]] and its features (the [[Pokémon Dream World]] and [[Global Battle Union]]).
===Battle Guide===
A comprehensive guide on the aspects of [[Pokémon battle|Pokémon battling]] is provided, including all the different battle formats, tips on how to build a balanced [[party]], and explaining the inheritance of [[Nature]]s, Abilities, and [[Effort values|EVs]] through breeding.
===Strategies===
This section goes over the various trains the player can take from the [[Battle Subway]] and gives tips on how to counter [[Ingo]] and/or [[Emmet]]. An overview of the [[Pokémon Musical]] is also provided in this section.
===Adventure Data===
This section contains multiple lists of all of the items, moves, TMs, HMs, and Abilities and their respective effects; there is also a separate list for both moves and Abilities and the names of the Pokémon that can have them. Charts of the Natures and [[Characteristic]]s are also featured. The end of the Adventure Data section has a type matchup chart.


==Credits==
==Credits==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Errors===
===Errors===
* On page 115, [[Landorus]] and [[Kyurem]] are erroneously listed as not mandatory to complete the National Pokédex.
* On page 115, {{p|Landorus}} and {{p|Kyurem}} are erroneously listed as not mandatory to complete the [[National Pokédex]].


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Pokémon Black and White Pokédex
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ISBN: 9781906064907
Published: April 25, 2011
Publisher: Prima Games
Author: The Pokémon Company International logo.png
Preceded By: Pokémon Black and White: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Succeeded By: Pokémon Black & Pokémon White Versions: Official National Pokédex

Pokémon Black and White Pokédex is a companion guidebook for Pokémon Black and White published by Prima Games in April 2011. It has 352 pages detailing all of the new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White, with the exception of Keldeo, Meloetta, and Genesect, as well as tips on how to complete the Unova Pokédex.

Blurb

Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Versions offer Trainers an incredible collection of new Pokémon—step up to the challenge!

Over 150 brand-new Pokémon await you in the latest incredible Pokémon adventure! And this strategy guide will introduce to you:

  • Where to catch these Pokémon—and how to train them!
  • The inside story for these Pokémon: complete moves, evolutions, and Abilities!
  • Tips and tricks for the amazing new Pokémon Global Link and Pokémon Dream World—take your game online for new ways to play!
  • Secrets to improving your battle strategies, mastering the Battle Subway, and earning rave reviews at the Pokémon Musical!
  • Information on new items, moves and Abilities, communications, and more!
  • Bonus password for an exclusive Munna C-Gear skin!

Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or you're exploring the world of Pokémon for the first time, you'll find what you need to know in this exciting Unova Pokédex!

Contents

Unova Pokédex

This section contains data on every Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex, excluding Keldeo, Meloetta, and Genesect. The Pokémon are listed in their respective Pokédex order from Pokémon Black and White (with the exception of Victini, who appears after Kyurem), and each profile includes the following data: category, type(s), height, weight, gender, held items, form differences, footprint, Pokédex entries, evolutionary line, Abilities, Egg Group(s), relative stats, and locations on where to obtain. The profiles also list all the possible moves the Pokémon can learn, including moves learned from level-up, TMs and HMs, and Move Tutors. Any Egg Moves from passed down from breeding are also listed, though the required parent Pokémon are absent.

Pokédex Completion Techniques

After the Pokédex, there is a section detailing various strategies on how to catch wild Pokémon. It goes into detail about the Abilities that increase catch rate, the types of moves that inflict status conditions or field effects that aid capture, and the types of Poké Balls and the optimal Pokémon to use them on. It also gives examples on where to find different species of Pokémon in Unova and how to evolve Pokémon that have special evolution methods. This section also features where to obtain Pokémon introduced from Generation I to Generation IV, after obtaining the National Pokédex.

Communication Features

This section explains the three main methods of communication through the C-Gear: Infrared (IR), Wireless, and Online. It also walks the reader through on how to access the Pokémon Global Link and its features (the Pokémon Dream World and Global Battle Union).

Battle Guide

A comprehensive guide on the aspects of Pokémon battling is provided, including all the different battle formats, tips on how to build a balanced party, and explaining the inheritance of Natures, Abilities, and EVs through breeding.

Strategies

This section goes over the various trains the player can take from the Battle Subway and gives tips on how to counter Ingo and/or Emmet. An overview of the Pokémon Musical is also provided in this section.

Adventure Data

This section contains multiple lists of all of the items, moves, TMs, HMs, and Abilities and their respective effects; there is also a separate list for both moves and Abilities and the names of the Pokémon that can have them. Charts of the Natures and Characteristics are also featured. The end of the Adventure Data section has a type matchup chart.

Credits

Editor-in-Chief
  • Michael G. Ryan
Translators
  • Hisato Yamamori
  • Tim Hove
  • Sayuri Munday
Editors
  • Kellyn Ballard
  • Blaise Selby
  • Hollie Beg
  • Wolfgang Baur
Cover Design
Acknowledgements
  • Heather Dalgleish
  • Yasuhiro Usui
  • Mikiko Ryu
  • David Numrich
  • Rey Perez
  • Antoin Johnson
  • Naoya Sugie
  • Eoin Sanders
Design & Production
Prima Games
  • Mario De Govia
  • Shaida Boroumand
  • Stephanie Sanchez
  • Melissa Smith
  • Jamie Bryson
99 Lives Design
  • Adam Crowell
  • Emily Crowell
  • Oliver Crowell
  • Sonja Morris

Trivia

Errors


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