Pokémon Guide
Detailed profiles for every Pokémon in our guide: base stats, abilities, type weaknesses, evolution lines, notable moves and practical training notes.
Bulbasaur
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow. There is…
Ivysaur
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. When the…
Venusaur
A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle. Its plant blooms…
Charmander
From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go…
Charmeleon
If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings. It has a…
Charizard
Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high…
Squirtle
When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. When it…
Wartortle
It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. It is recognized as a…
Blastoise
The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel. It crushes…
Caterpie
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. For…
Metapod
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack…
Butterfree
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest. In…
Weedle
Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves. Weedle has an…
Kakuna
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy. Kakuna…
Beedrill
It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly…
Pidgey
Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back. Pidgey has an…
Pidgeotto
This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey…
Pidgeot
This Pokémon flies at mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons. This…
Rattata
Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area. This…
Raticate
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey. Its whiskers are…
Spearow
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. Due to its short wings…
Fearow
A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly. In alola, fish…
Ekans
The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest. The…
Arbok
The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed. After stunning…
Pikachu
Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an…
Raichu
It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts— a single strike with that amount of power…
Sandshrew
It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws…
Sandslash
It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them…
Nidoran F
It uses its hard incisor teeth to crush and eat berries. The tip of a female nidoran’s horn is a bit more…
Nidorina
If the group is threatened, these Pokémon will band together to assault enemies with a chorus of ultrasonic…
Nidoqueen
It pacifies offspring by placing them in the gaps between the spines on its back. The spines will never…
Nidoran M
Small but brave, this Pokémon will hold its ground and even risk its life in battle to protect the female…
Nidorino
It’s nervous and quick to act aggressively. The potency of its poison increases along with the level of…
Nidoking
Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It’s forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail…
Clefairy
It can be found in quiet mountain areas on a full moon's night. Its dancing and its tiny, faintly glowing…
Clefable
Legend says that on clear, quiet nights, it listens for the voices of its kin living on the moon. I, too…
Vulpix
In its belly burns a fire, which vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but…
Ninetales
The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine…
Jigglypuff
By freely changing the wavelength of its voice, jigglypuff sings a mysterious melody sure to make any…
Wigglytuff
It’s proud of its fur, which is fine and delicate. In particular, the curl on its forehead has a texture…
Zubat
Makes its home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so it scans its surroundings…
Golbat
It sinks its sharp fangs into other creatures and slurps up their blood. A closer look at the fangs reveals…
Oddish
During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight. If…
Gloom
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. Its…
Vileplume
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. It has…
Paras
Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not…
Parasect
Mushroom-lacking specimens of this Pokémon lie unmoving in the forest, lending credence to the hypothesis…
Venonat
Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes…
Venomoth
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on…
Diglett
It burrows through the ground at a shallow depth. It leaves raised earth in its wake, making it easy to…