Is the Pokédex a Pokémon?

The name Pokédex is a neologism including “Pokémon” (which itself is a portmanteau of “pocket” and “monster”) and “index”. The Japanese name is simply “Pokémon Encyclopedia”, as it can feature every Pokémon on it, depending on the Pokédex.

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What is the 1000 Pokémon?

The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon (Japanese: とうぞくと1000びきのポケモン) is a free, downloadable game for Nintendo 3DS. It features characters and content from Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, and had a limited-time release on the Japanese eShop starting June 5, 2014.

What is the point of the Pokédex?

The Pokédex is meant to be a comprehensive encyclopedia of every single Pokémon in the region, or in the case of the national dex, in the world, complete with things like a picture, information about it, where it can be found and much more.

What does Dex stand for in Pokémon?

Acronym. Definition. POKEDEX. Pokémon Index (gaming)

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How many Pokémon are in the Pokédex?

The 921 Pokémon are organized by their number in the National Pokédex—an in-game electronic encyclopedia that provides various information on Pokémon.