Pokémon Launches Real Pokédex Encyclopedia by Ecologists

Pokémon is set to launch an official encyclopedia penned by renowned animal ecologists. Dive into the fascinating world of Pokécology and discover what this upcoming book has in store.

Pokécology: An Official Encyclopedia For Pokémon Behaviors and Ecology

Launches in Japan in June 2025

The Pokémon Company, partnering with the acclaimed Japanese comic publisher Shogakukan, is gearing up to release a groundbreaking encyclopedia dedicated to Pokémon behaviors and ecology. Shogakukan made the exciting announcement on its website on April 21, revealing that Pokécology will hit the shelves in Japan on June 18, 2025.

Pre-orders are now open at bookstores throughout Japan. Priced at 1,430 yen (tax included), this book is set to captivate Pokémon enthusiasts. While there's no official word yet on a global release, given Pokémon's immense global following, fans can anticipate an English version to become available soon.

Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia

This official Pokémon encyclopedia will delve deep into the ecology of these beloved creatures, offering a comprehensive examination and analysis from various scientific angles. Pokécology will explore Pokémon's diet, sleep patterns, physical characteristics, and their interactions with other Pokémon and their environments.

Crafted by distinguished experts, the book is authored by ecologist Yoshinari Yonehara from the University of Tokyo, who spearheaded the research into the behaviors of wild Pokémon. Complementing the text, Chihiro Kino, an accomplished illustrator known for her work on animal ecology books, will bring the Pokémon to life with stunning full-color drawings.

While Pokémon has previously released numerous hardcover books detailing stats, battle techniques, stories, and game guides, this marks their first venture into exploring the biology and ecology of these iconic characters. Pokécology is poised to be an invaluable resource for fans, especially children, eager to deepen their understanding of the Pokémon world.