Red wants to be friends with the Pokémon as well as their trainer--can he win over the independent Pikachu?

"The latest edition of the bestselling Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook is here -- and it includes all-new Pokémon! With 640 color pages and info on more than 1,000 Pokémon, this is a must-have for Pokémon fans of all ages. Gotta catch 'em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokémon. Need-to-know...

The essential guide for any Pokemon fan, this updated and expanded encyclopedia contains eight Pokemon regions and newly discovered characters. Revisit unforgettable moments in Ash's journey to become a Pokemon Master. Travel from Kanto to Kalos, Johto to Sinnoh and not forgetting Alola and new region, Galar! Get to know Trainers, old and new as they guide Ash through his adventures. Learn battle moves and meet Gym Leaders, plus learn about some legendary...

Features Pokédex information on all the Pokémon of the Kalos region, including partner Pokémon Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.

"This special edition is two books in one! Join Ash, Pikachu, and friends on action-packed adventures in both the Sinnoh and Hoenn regions. The beloved Trainer and his team take on foes new and old with some amazing Pokémon by their sides. The stories inside this book are the most classic, action-packed adventures from each region--they are tales kids and aspiring Trainers everywhere need to read."--Publisher.

"This special edition is two books in one! Join Ash, Pikachu, and friends on action-packed adventures in both the Alola and Galar regions. The beloved Trainer and his team take on foes new and old with some amazing Pokémon by their sides."--Publisher.