Author's Notes:
This is the Expanded Pokédex project. A personal project to consolidate all of my Pokémon Headcanon into one system. It applies to any Pokémon fanfics I write.
The framing device for this work is that it is a 'non-fiction' Pokédexin the Pokémon World written for new trainers. The in-universe Author is Professor Dracaena. Out of universe, the author is me.
Remember to send me a message if you want to use this as inspiration for your own works.
I invite you to your first step as a Pokémon trainer. Whether you are on a quest to face off against the League, desire a colleague in a job, or simply want a companion or helper in your life, Pokémon can carry all these rolls and more.
The fact that you are reading this indicates that you actually are trying to think rather than jump in without preparation. This marks you as wise to a degree unusual among many young trainers.
Pokémon, for all the wonder they provide, are still monsters. The danger posed by a given specimen may vary from mildly annoying, to crippling, to suicidal, to Pokémon that endanger your soul. Knowing what to do in the presence of a Pokémon, and how to tell the different species apart, are vital skills to keep yourself and your new companion alive. This guide and Pokédex will be broken up into several volumes.
This first volume will be a guide to the basic concepts and tools that all trainers need to understand. The other volumes will contain information on each species, organized by difficulty and risk of training.
Suitable Starters- A compilation of entries about each region's respective League recognized starters
Intermediate Pokémon - A compilation of entries about Pokémon that are not Starters, but are not restricted
Restricted Pokémon - A compilation of entries about Pokémon that must be registered with the League, whether because the species is extremely dangerous, endangered, or has uses outside of battling and companionship that cause legal issues
Legendries- Pokémon that stand head and shoulders above all others and are almost never captured. This volume has fewer facts, and more speculation as there is little reliable information to go on
An index will appear at the back of this volume and at the start of each of the other volumes if you wish to identify exactly which volume contains the Pokémon you are looking for.
With proper care, precautions, and planning, you, dear reader, will be able to find many companions and allies in this vast world of Pokémon.
Sincerely yours in mutual love of pokemon,
Professor Dracaena