Welcome to the world of Pokémon! In this essential compendium, we will celebrate all things Pocket Monsters by showing you the very best the series has to offer. Journey across each of the regions of the Pokémon world and explore the adventures on offer, from Kanto all the way to Paldea. And what’s a Pokémon celebration without celebrating the monsters themselves? Get ready to meet each monster in our Safari Zone features and examine some of our favourites in detail. That’s not all! We will also examine the card game pay tribute to the adventures of Ash Ketchum, and delve into the wild world of Pokémon mashups! So what are you waiting for? A world of adventures with Pokémon awaits. Let’s go!
WELCOME
ADVENTURES IN KANTO • The land where it all started, Kanto is a region that is highly important to the Pokémon world
SAFARI ZONE KANTO • Meet the original 151!
THE STARTER POKÉMON
THE LEGENDARY BIRDS
KANTO REGION
ADVENTURES IN JOHTO • Immerse yourself in historic Johto, where ancient ruins, ethereal towers and enigmatic geishas give rise to a region steeped in tradition and mythology
SAFARI ZONE: JOHTO • Many of the ’mon of this rural region take root in real-world flora and fauna
THE STARTER POKÉMON
LEGENDARY BEASTS
JOHTO REGION
ADVENTURES IN HOENN • A paradise bursting in character with striking environments ranging from mud springs to islands and deserts
SAFARI ZONE: HOENN • Hoenn’s diverse range of habitats brought a menagerie of equally distinct monsters
THE STARTER POKEMON
EON DUO + JIRACHI
HOENN REGION
ADVENTURES IN SINNOH AND HISUI • Travel to a beautiful region known for its multitude of myths and legends surrounding the creation of the Pokémon world…
SAFARI ZONE SINNOH AND HISUI • Powerful new evolutions and cute babies join the ranks with the rulers of time and space
THE STARTER POKEMON
HISUIAN POKÉMON
SINNOH REGION
ADVENTURES IN UNOVA • Welcome to this distant region which is not like any landscape we have visited yet, so much so it has an entirely new roster of monsters to collect!
SAFARI ZONE UNOVA • Why this huge expansion of Pocket Monsters deserves a second wind
THE STARTER POKEMON
FORCES OF NATURE
UNOVA REGION
ADVENTURES IN KALOS • Some argue Kalos is the pièce de résistance of the Pokémon world. Let’s explore this colourful nation…
SAFARI ZONE KALOS • Fairies and Mega Evolutions abound in the Kalos region!
THE STARTER POKEMON
MYTHIC ’MON
KALOS REGION
ADVENTURES IN ALOLA • Pokémon players got to go on a Summer holiday by travelling to the Alola region for endless sun‑soaked adventures
SAFARI ZONE ALOLA • Celebrating four islands’ worth of new and familiar Pokémon that make up Alola’s tropical locales
THE STARTER POKEMON
ALOLAN ALL-STARS
ALOLA REGION • Say aloha to Alola! In a remarkable departure from previous Pokémon nations, Alola draws on its Hawaii inspiration to conjure a sun-soaked resort region with plenty of mythology and mystery. Each island has a distinct personality, so be sure to visit them all!
ADVENTURES IN GALAR • Keep calm and battle on in this modern yet historic land
SAFARI ZONE GALAR • A gallant group of enchanting Pokémon
THE STARTER POKEMON
GALARIAN GREATS
GALAR REGION • Welcome to Galar, a region based on the island of Great Britain. While it features large, distinct cities and towns nestled in the picturesque countryside, Galar’s focal point is its sprawling Wild Area that extends south of Motostoke up to Hammerlocke.
ADVENTURES IN PALDEA • A...