The Japanese Pokécology book that got quite a bit of online attention when it was announced will also be published in English! It details Pokémon biology with illustrated descriptions and will be released on April 21, 2026. You can use our Amazon affiliate link to pre-order it right now!
This book and its vivid illustrations introduce you to the ecologies of Pokémon based on data from the Pokédex. Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology focuses on the similarities, differences, generalities,and relationships between Pokémon ecologies. The results of those observations and analyses are presented alongside spectacular artwork. The author and illustrator—both of whom hold doctorate degrees and have studied animal behavior and ecology—explain “Pokécology” from a brand-new perspective.
Official Description
Several English pages have been previewed in product listings and can be seen below.
It would be interesting to know if the Western fan enthusiasm for the title helped get a translated release or if it was always planned to be released in multiple regions.
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