Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide

Name: Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780008680107
Price: 89.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Pokémon

0.0 (0 reviews)

Brief Description

Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, 336-page guide on Pokémon characters – filled with celebrated history, memorable moments and facts on the iconic brand. • The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide encompasses animation, video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), and much more! Learn details and discover... Read More

Format: Hardback

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

BOOK BRIEFING 21 Oct 2026

The Book Briefing 21/10/2026

Welcome back to another edition of 'The Book Briefing', your weekly round-up of all the...

CHILDREN'S CORNER 21 Oct 2026

Things We Learned from an Evening with Alice Oseman

Liam and Lizzy went along to an evening with Alice Oseman of Heartstopper! Here are...

FICTION 21 Oct 2026

The Book Hero Team's Wins and Misses in Film and TV Adaptations

We all love arguing in a mostly good-natured way about which adaptations of our favourite...

AUTHOR SIGNING 20 Oct 2026

Vanya Insull (aka VJ Cooks) visits Book Hero

We were lucky to have a visit from popular foodie, home cook and baker Vanya...

FICTION 20 Oct 2026

Is the newest Jack Reacher one of the best?

Our favourite crime solving, bad guy beating nomad is back and Lizzy and Edd were...

Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, 336-page guide on Pokémon characters – filled with celebrated history, memorable moments and facts on the iconic brand.

The 100% Official ultimate character guide to every Pokémon ever discovered. For Pokémon fans of all ages.

Description

Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, 336-page guide on Pokémon characters – filled with celebrated history, memorable moments and facts on the iconic brand.

• The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide encompasses animation, video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), and much more! Learn details and discover facts about over 1,000 Pokémon – with notable featured Pokémon highlighted along the way.

• Organized by region, this guide is in Pokédex order. Journey from Kanto to Paldea and beyond to find information on every Pokémon discovered, beginning with Bulbasaur (#0001) and ending with Pecharunt (#1025)!

• Finish off at the end of the Character Guide with a special chapter featuring Legendary and Mythical Pokémon!

• Foreword written by President and CEO of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008680107

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Expanse

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 311.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 2180g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pokémon

About the Author

Pokemon is one of the most popular and successful entertainment franchises in the world, encompassing video games, the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG), mobile games and apps, animation and movies, Play! Pokemon competitive events, and licensed products. It was first established in Japan in 1996 with the launch of the Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green video games for the Game BoyTM system. The video games were released internationally in 1998 as Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue. More than 25 years later, Pokemon continues to be a global entertainment mainstay and pop culture icon.

Also by Pokémon

View all

tonies: Pokémon - Pikachu Tonie Audio Character

Pikachu is ready to power up story time! Little Trainers just pop this electrifying Tonie on their Toniebox to jump into the Pokémon universe, with action-packed adventures, playful storytelling and fun Trainer Academy facts along the way. From berry hunts to stormy surprises, each story is full of friendship, teamwork and discovery. There’s even an exciting Pokémon battle that puts...

5 years or older

$34⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
tonies: Pokemon - Bulbasaur Tonie Audio Character

Bulbasaur is ready to grow story time into a great adventure! Little Trainers just pop this Tonie on their Toniebox to step into the world of Pokémon, with clever tales, playful storytelling and fun Trainer Academy facts along the way. From campfire mysteries to heroic rescues, each story celebrates problem-solving, teamwork and bravery. There’s even an exciting Pokémon battle that...

5 years or older

$34⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
On Sale
13% off

Time Teacher Watch - Pikachu

Inspire kids to master the art of time telling with the Pikachu Time Teacher Watch. Thanks to labelled dials and a helpful guide included with the gift box, learning to tell the time is simple! Features: Standard Time Learning Numbers Colour Coded Numbers High Quality and Child Safe Watch Japanese Quartz Movement Comfortable Rubber Strap Labelled Hour and Minute...

$30³⁶
Usually:
~~$34⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
tonies: Pokémon - Squirtle Tonie Audio Character

Squirtle is ready to make waves at story time! Little Trainers just pop this Tonie on their Toniebox to dive into the world of Pokémon, with sunny seaside adventures, playful storytelling and fun Trainer Academy facts along the way. From beachside mysteries to camping trips, each story builds confidence, kindness and curiosity. There’s even an exciting Pokémon battle that puts...

5 years or older

$34⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
tonies: Pokémon - Charmander Tonie Audio Character

Charmander is ready to light up story time! Little Trainers just pop this Tonie on their Toniebox to jump into the world of Pokémon, with fiery adventures, playful storytelling and fun Trainer Academy facts along the way. From finding its spark to helping friends, and exciting Fire-and-Ice challenges, each story is full of courage, empathy and friendship. There’s even a...

5 years or older

$34⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
tonies: Toniebox 2 Pokemon Pikachu Starter Set

Toniebox 2 is the kid-powered audio player, made for ages 5-12+. No screens, no ads. Kids can jump into Pokémon adventures with Pikachu, discover more stories and songs with an ever-growing crew of Tonie characters, or unlock interactive challenges and games with Tonieplay. Smart bedtime features help build healthy sleep habits and tonies® Bluetooth® headphone connectivity gives them room to...

5 years or older

$259⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
Pokémon Card Game: 'Storm Emeralda M6' Booster Pack - Japanese Language

Soar into the next chapter of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution era with Storm Emeralda M6, a Japanese booster box release headlined by the legendary Mega Rayquaza ex. This set focuses on powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon, exciting new Pokémon ex, and striking Japanese card artwork. Storm Emeralda introduces cards built around Mega Rayquaza ex’s Fire and Lightning Energy strategy, while also...

6 years or older

$9⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
Pokémon Adventures Red & Blue Box Set (Set Includes Vols. 1-7)

Capture the excitement of Pokémon Adventures! All your favourite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! This box set contains Pokémon Adventures vols. 1-7 and a colour poster! Capture the excitement of Pokémon Adventures with Volumes 1–7 of the series and a collectible poster in a box set.

By Hidenori Kusaka

Paperback

$100⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$125⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
Pokémon Card Game: 'Glory of Team Rocket' Booster Pack - Japanese Language

Return to the dark side of the Pokémon world with Glory of Team Rocket SV10, a Japanese Pokémon TCG expansion centred around the iconic villainous organisation, Team Rocket. Featuring powerful Pokémon under Giovanni’s control alongside Team Rocket Admins and Grunts, this set delivers a nostalgic and highly collectible experience for longtime Pokémon fans. The set introduces stunning new artwork, highly sought-after...

6 years or older

$15⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
Pokémon Adventures Ruby & Sapphire Box Set

The excitement continues. Complete your Pokémon Adventures collection! All your favourite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! Contains Pokémon Adventures vols 15-22 and a colour poster! Ruby’s father, Norman, is the new Gym Leader of Petalburg City. But Ruby doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps—he wants to win Pokémon...

By Hidenori Kusaka

Paperback

$111⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$145⁰⁰~~

Backorder
Ships mid November
Pokémon Card Game: 'Scarlet ex' Booster Pack - Japanese Language

Begin a new generation of Pokémon TCG with Scarlet ex SV1S, one of the first Japanese expansions from the Scarlet & Violet era. Featuring powerful Pokémon ex cards, updated card design styling, and the debut of Paldea-region favourites, this set quickly became a key release for collectors and competitive players alike. Scarlet ex introduces iconic Pokémon such as Koraidon ex, alongside...

6 years or older

$8⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
Pokémon Card Game: 'Ninja Spinner' Booster Pack - Japanese Language

Strike from the shadows with Ninja Spinner M4, a Japanese Pokémon TCG MEGA Expansion Pack released as part of the new Mega Evolution era. This set highlights fast, tactical gameplay and ninja-inspired Pokémon, headlined by Mega Greninja ex, bringing speed and precision to the battlefield. The set features 83 cards in the main set (excluding secret rares) and a total...

6 years or older

$6⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today

More from Children's Books

View all

New Release

Fight or Flight: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (21)

When the going gets tough, what’s a wimpy kid to do? In Fight or Flight, Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet as he becomes a target for the school bully. Luckily for Greg, his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, takes karate, so at least Greg’s got someone in his corner. But an unexpected twist makes Greg realize he’s facing an uphill...

By Jeff Kinney

Paperback

$16⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Gruffalo Granny

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...

By Julia Donaldson

Hardback

$24⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$30⁰⁰~~

(2)

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Sixth Faction

Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives. She has a plan: she's going to make the bravest choice, and leave Abnegation behind to join Dauntless, even though it means leaving her family behind. But when tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, everything changes—her world, her...

By Veronica Roth

Paperback

$29⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Detective Beans Colouring Club

Help Detective Beans solve the case of the missing colours! Join the Colouring Club now! Join the Detective Beans Colouring Club! Inside you'll find 40 removable colouring pages featuring scenes from all over Cat Town. Filled with all the characters you know and love from the Detective Beans graphic novels like Biscuits, Beans' mum, Mr Brickle, Bear, Detective Baby Bird...

By Li Chen

Paperback

$17⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Wahine

From a majestic mermaid to a clay woman, the creator of glaciers to the mother of gardening, discover powerful wahine and how their stories shaped the world around us. Wahine introduces readers to twelve purakau of brave, bold, and inspiring women of Aotearoa. A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight the whole whanau, from award-winning illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White....

By Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

Hardback

$31⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$39⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Lottie Brooks’s Twelve Disasters of Christmas

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! But this time... it's not about Lottie! From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! And it's CHRISTMAS! In The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks we spent the holiday season with...

By Katie Kirby

Paperback

$17⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
On Sale
21% off
New Release

Matihe! Achoo!

What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...

By Qiane Matata-Sipu

Paperback

$15⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
The Sweet As Looky Book

Can you find all the chocolate fish? Is it possible for kiwi to fly? Can you spot the difference? See Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of award-winning artist Donovan Bixley in The Sweet As Looky Book. Use your finest skills to seek out pirates in the Bay of Islands and birds in Rakiura Stewart Island. Get in a car...

By Donovan Bixley

Hardback

$22⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

Backorder
Ships Unknown - Contact Us
New Release

Pocket Observology

Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...

By Giselle Clarkson

Paperback

$23⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Day of the Dinosaur Disaster

Angry anacondas, blizzarding blobs, carnivorous cactuses ... what kind of twisted curse will Glam-Evil think up this time?!Only it's not just Glam-Evil's curse the gang needs to worry about; they've got a few other problems, too. Swooping Pteranodons, a hungry T-Rex, a missing mother, and ... is that ... an ASTEROID?!Join MILES AND JONES as they face their biggest challenge...

By Sam Smith

Paperback

$14⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$14⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
On Sale
15% off
New Release

The Neverfear

A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...

By Katherine Rundell

Paperback

$17⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Mari the Unwonderful Witch

A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about a wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki. Perfect for fans of WICKED, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, and THE HATMAKERS series by Tamzin Merchant - and anyone who likes an enchanting adventure with just a hint of mischief. Mari the Unwonderful Witch introduces us to Mari, an eleven-year-old witch who...

By Asako Yuzuki

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.