The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide arrives August 25, 2026, as a definitive 336-page hardcover celebrating 30 years of the Pokémon brand.
Published under Pikachu Press in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and produced by The Pokémon Company International, the guide compiles franchise artwork, entries from the National Pokédex, and collectible production values intended for longtime fans and new audiences alike.
The book will include a foreword by The Pokémon Company president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara and is billed as a comprehensive catalogue covering Pokémon from the Kanto region through the Paldea region.
According to The Pokémon Company International, the guide lists every known Pokémon from #0001 Bulbasaur to #1025 Pecharunt as reflected in the National Pokédex.
Format and special features
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide is a hardcover volume with premium production elements: a ribbon bookmark, gold-gilded page edges, Pikachu-themed endpapers, and an extensive index.
The cover design features Pikachu alongside more than 160 fan-favourite Pokémon.
A Limited Edition Box Set Collection will be available with additional collectible items tied to the Pokémon video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and the animation; the box set also includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Statements from partners
The Pokémon Company International framed the guide as essential for collectors and Trainers, noting it organises entries by region and highlights iconic characters, newly discovered Pokémon, and Legendary and Mythical species.
Heather Dalgleish Parker, senior director of original merchandise at The Pokémon Company International, said the limited edition box set and book were created to celebrate the franchise’s legacy and the diverse community of Trainers who engage with Pokémon across games, cards, and animation.
Dark Horse Comics’ editor Brett Israel added that producing the guide allowed Dark Horse to apply its publishing expertise to a high-profile franchise release and aimed to deliver a carefully curated collector’s volume for fans.
Context for Nintendo audiences
The Pokémon franchise has been closely linked to Nintendo hardware since its inception, with mainline titles released across Game Boy, Nintendo DS, and most recently Nintendo Switch platforms.
Pokémon news and releases, including major publications and product announcements, often reach fans through retail channels and official announcements.
Availability and retail
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide will be released through retailers worldwide on August 25, 2026.
The standard hardcover and the Limited Edition Box Set Collection will be sold through participating retailers and official channels.
Alex Seedhouse, a journalist who has covered Nintendo and the franchise for more than 16 years, contributed reporting and context for this release.
Published under Pikachu Press in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and produced by The Pokémon Company International, the guide compiles franchise artwork, entries from the National Pokédex, and collectible production values intended for longtime fans and new audiences alike.
The book will include a foreword by The Pokémon Company president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara and is billed as a comprehensive catalogue covering Pokémon from the Kanto region through the Paldea region.
According to The Pokémon Company International, the guide lists every known Pokémon from #0001 Bulbasaur to #1025 Pecharunt as reflected in the National Pokédex.
Format and special features
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide is a hardcover volume with premium production elements: a ribbon bookmark, gold-gilded page edges, Pikachu-themed endpapers, and an extensive index.
The cover design features Pikachu alongside more than 160 fan-favourite Pokémon.
A Limited Edition Box Set Collection will be available with additional collectible items tied to the Pokémon video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and the animation; the box set also includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Statements from partners
The Pokémon Company International framed the guide as essential for collectors and Trainers, noting it organises entries by region and highlights iconic characters, newly discovered Pokémon, and Legendary and Mythical species.
Heather Dalgleish Parker, senior director of original merchandise at The Pokémon Company International, said the limited edition box set and book were created to celebrate the franchise’s legacy and the diverse community of Trainers who engage with Pokémon across games, cards, and animation.
Dark Horse Comics’ editor Brett Israel added that producing the guide allowed Dark Horse to apply its publishing expertise to a high-profile franchise release and aimed to deliver a carefully curated collector’s volume for fans.
Context for Nintendo audiences
The Pokémon franchise has been closely linked to Nintendo hardware since its inception, with mainline titles released across Game Boy, Nintendo DS, and most recently Nintendo Switch platforms.
Pokémon news and releases, including major publications and product announcements, often reach fans through retail channels and official announcements.
Availability and retail
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide will be released through retailers worldwide on August 25, 2026.
The standard hardcover and the Limited Edition Box Set Collection will be sold through participating retailers and official channels.
Alex Seedhouse, a journalist who has covered Nintendo and the franchise for more than 16 years, contributed reporting and context for this release.
