Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Pokemon researcher? If so, you'll have to do a bit of studying to become a true pocket monster expert, and that's where this informative book comes into play. Pokecology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokemon Ecology is the official book that explores the locations of famous monsters, and you can add it to your teaching list for just $15 before its release on April 21, 2026.
$15 | Release April 21, 2026
Pokecology explores the ecology of Pokemon using Pokedex data. The 208-page book is filled with illustrations that explore the similarities, differences, commonalities, and relationships between Pokémon ecology, and Chihiro Kinoshita, a real-life expert in animal behavior and ecosystems, illustrates it. The book is also officially licensed by The Pokemon Company as it is published through their imprint Pikachu Press.
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To learn more about Pokemon academia, you can also check out Pokemon: The Complete Pocket Guide Volume 1 And Volume 2. The 560-page volume one covers Pokedex entries 1 to 442, while the 552-page volume 2 covers Pokémon 443 to 898 in the National Pokedex. This is a pretty comprehensive list, but you won't find Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from the Paldin region here. The best part about these books is that they are designed to be carried in your pocket. and they are also available as part of a two-book box set.. Each Pokemon is accompanied by detailed information about its characteristics, abilities, moves and evolution.
Speaking of Pokémon habitats and ecology, you can also look forward to Pokemon Pokopia next year. Pre-orders are now available for the Minecraft-inspired Pokemon game, in which players work to transform a desert land into a Pokemon paradise. Priced at $70, it will release for Switch 2 consoles on March 5, 2026.
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