Introduction to Pokemon Evolution and the Nature of Change

Written by Professor Jonathan Rowan, PhD.

Evolution. The idea of one organism changing into another is not only remarkable but strange. Sometimes evolution changes a creature drastically into a form that resembles nothing like its predecessor, such as Magikarp and Gyarados. In this book, much like the previous guides of the past regions, you will find over a hundred new creatures in a light that you are unfamiliar with. New evolution patterns and new form changes make my job all the more rewarding. When Mega Evolution was discovered, I always imagined that certain pokemon were capable of such rewarding and astounding evolutions, even if they are only temporary. This guide will carefully detail evolution patterns and how some species learn to adapt to their environments to better suite change. It will go over the anatomical structures and changes undergone through evolution. Below you can find a template of an entry in this book and details explaining what you can find within each category.

Common Name of Creature: (The typical and most used name of the creature)

Latin Name of the Species: (The more scientific name used to catalog and a translation of what the name actually means)

Evolution of the Common Name: (Names are something that change over time and name evolution is no less fascinating.)

Conservation Status: (By the request of Professor Birch, I was asked to present the conservation status in this guide.)

Morphology: (How a pokemon looks and how its anatomy changes during evolution)

Evolution and Species Survival: (Pokemon are creatures that are recognized for spontaneous evolution. The bonds with trainers can accelerate this process. But for the species to survive, evolution is necessary)

Biology: (The creatures power and things you probably don't know about pokemon)

Taxonomy: (Who discovered certain pokemon and when and where.)

Habitat: (Where the pokemon lives and how it makes it home)

Behavior: (Pokemon behavior is fascinating and terrifying all at the same time. I will share different ways to observe their behavior and what to watch out for.)

Anatomy of Evolution: (The changes of a pokemon's body during evolution including bone reconstruction and height and weight differences)

Reproduction: (A key component of survival, the mating rituals and birth of pokemon can lead to further insight into how a species evolves over time)

History: (Stories of historical figures and the pokemon they've encountered)

Danger Factor: (Pokemon are living creatures and each have means by which to defend themselves and therefore being prepared is the difference between learning about the pokemon or possibly becoming its next meal)

The Sinnoh region has much to offer to new trainers and veteran trainers alike. From countless new pokemon to mythology and lore, our shores are filled with excitement and more mysteries than ever before. Such strange and fascinating pokemon live on this island and it is my hope that you will use this guide to fulfill your quest to be a Pokemon Master. Be sure to look at this guide as just that, a guide. Please don't misuse this information or think that this guide is by means to dictate you into a certain direction. The beauty of being a trainer is your willingness, your determination, and your adventure. This guide is only here to assist you if you need it as am I.

-Professor Rowan, PhD.