Introduction to the World of Pocket Monsters

Written by Professor Samuel Oak, PhD.

If you've picked up this book, chances are you are as interested in these fantastic creatures as I am. I've been studying these animals, otherwise known as pocket monsters or pokemon, for nearly 30 years now. Before than I used to be like you. Someone with great passion for these animals.

What you hold in your hands is the first compiled pokemon record of all known creatures from the Kanto Region to the Kalos region. I say known because more and more pokemon are being discovered as the years go by. Within the last ten years, nearly 500 pokemon were discovered and catalogued.

In this book, you will find not battle strategies or move sets; instead you will find the most complete record to the Pokemon World ever created.

Below is an example of an entry:

Common Name of Creature: (Here you will find the common use of the creature.)

Latin Name of the Species: (A much less commonly used name for the creature. The scientific name, if you will)

Origin of the Species Name: (Many pokemon have origins to their names.)

Morphology: (This will give you a fairly accurate description of the male and female forms of the creatures)

Origin of the Creature: (This is where the creature arose in the fossil record. How it evolved. And how it thrives and survives today.)

Biology: (This passage will explain the mysterious power of the creature.)

First Discovered: (when the actually pokemon was discovered and by whom.)

Habitat: (Where can the pokemon be found and how often.)

Behavior: (What is the pokemon's behavior like)

History: (Any major events in human history involving such creatures will be explained in this passage)

Danger Factor: (All wild pokemon are dangerous if you do not have a pokemon to defend yourself with. This will give some examples of pokemon attacks on humans and how deadly or dangerous they can be.)

Well, I believe that covers my time here. I apologize for the lack of pictures in this field guide. I am currently working on that as we speak. But where's the fun in pictures! Go out and explore the wonderful world of pokemon!

-Prf. Oak. 10/12/13