Pokémon Visual Companion: Second Edition

Pokémon Visual Companion: Second Edition
ISBN:	9780744017601
Published:	November 15, 2016
Publisher:	Prima Games
Author:	Simcha Whitehill, Lawrence Neves, Katherine Fang, Cris Silvestri
Preceded By:	Pokémon Visual Companion
Succeeded By:	Pokémon Visual Companion: Third Edition

Pokémon Visual Companion: Second Edition is a hardcover Pokémon book published by Prima Games on November 15, 2016. It is 272 pages long. The book acts as a guide to the Pokémon anime, featuring 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 updated and expanded version puts the

Pokémon world at your fingertips with amazing

artwork, fascinating facts, and comical anecdotes.

It is the definitive reference for every Pokémon fan!

• The ultimate reference to key CHARACTERS,
  famous BATTLES, and important PLACES!
• EVERY PERSON up through KALOS 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 wold!
• Learn the powerful LIFE LESSONS
  that Pokémon teaches!

Contents

• The History of Pokémon
• The World of Pokémon
• Kanto
• The Orange Islands
• Hoenn
• Sinnoh
• Unova
• Kalos
• Index

The Official Pokémon Encyclopedia

The Official Pokémon Encyclopedia
ISBN:	9781408349953
Published:	November 17, 2016
Publisher:	Hachette Children's Group (Orchard Books)
Author:	Simcha Whitehill, Lawrence Neves, Katherine Fang, Cris Silvestri
Preceded By:	Pokémon Visual Companion
Succeeded By:	N/A

Outside the US, the Pokémon Visual Companion: Second Edition was published under the name The Official Pokémon Encyclopedia by Hachette Children's Group on November 17, 2016.

Blurb

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE POKÉMON ANIMATED SERIES

This up-to-date, comprehensive encyclopedia features:

• fascinating facts and figures about Pokémon and their world
• the definitive reference for key characters, battles and places

• every region, including Kalos
• Pokémon life lessons
• Ash's story, his friends ... and enemies!

Gotta catch 'em all

The Official Pokémon Encyclopedia Special Edition

Special Edition

A special edition of the Official Pokémon Encyclopedia (ISBN: 9781408352298) was released on October 5, 2017. It comes with a Pikachu figurine and an exclusive RACE TO PIKACHU board game.

Trivia

Errors

Many errors are carried over from previous editions, so they are not listed here.

• On page 30, the description of the "Height Rules" section mentions Iris's Dragonite, despite not being present. This is likely due to the book recycling the content from previous editions and failing to update it.
  • On the same page, Pikachu's height is listed as 0.5 m instead of 0.4 m.
• On page 31, Ash-Greninja is incorrect named "Ash's Greninja".
• On page 40, Togetic and Togekiss's type is incorrectly stated as Flying/Fairy. This errors also appears on pages 99 and 165. The background behind the Pokémon also implies the Flying-type as the primary type.
• On page 42, Eevee's metric weight is given the same number as its imperial weight.
• On page 43, Sylveon's weight is listed as 26.0 kg instead of 23.5 kg.
• On pages 72-73, Cosplay Pikachu are incorrectly stated to have originated in Kanto.
• Sceptile and Swampert's Mega forms are excluded from the "Chart of Mega Evolution" section from pages 214 to 217.
• On page 216, Primal Groudon is stated to be a Ground type, instead of a Ground/Fire.
• On page 220, Magnemite is misspelled as Magnetite.
• On page 222, Clemont's Chespin is referred to as Ash's.
• On page 227, Wartortle and Bagon are misspelled as Wartole and Begon.

References

• DK/Prima Games website
• Hachette Children's Group website

Pokémon companion books and guides 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) Pokémon companion books and guides Nintendo Power • Prima Games • Versus Books • BradyGames • Media Factory • Other guides

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