PokedexBlack & White #98 Pokémon Card

The Pokédex is not a Pokémon itself, but rather a vital technological device within the Pokémon universe. Introduced in Generation I alongside the very first Pokémon games, Red and Blue, the Pokédex serves as an electronic encyclopedia designed to record and provide information on all known Pokémon. It is typically given to aspiring Pokémon Trainers by the region's Pokémon Professor at the beginning of their journey, with the primary goal of "catching 'em all" and completing the Pokédex entries. Its function is to document every Pokémon encountered, detailing their species, type, height, weight, and a brief description of their abilities or habitat. While it doesn't evolve or participate in battles, the Pokédex is an indispensable tool for Trainers, helping them understand the diverse creatures they encounter. Its presence is central to the narrative of every main series Pokémon game and the anime, symbolizing the spirit of discovery and research in the Pokémon world. The device has undergone numerous redesigns and technological upgrades across generations, reflecting advancements in the fictional world it inhabits, but its core purpose remains the same: to catalog and study Pokémon.