Pokédex

Easily find information about Pokémon.

Features

• Browse all 1025 Pokémon across 9 generations
• Filter by generation using the numbered buttons
• Search by name or type within the current generation
• Click any Pokémon card to flip and see base stats
• Each card links to the Pokémon's Bulbapedia entry

How It Works

The app loads pre-scraped Pokémon data from local JSON files for fast, offline-capable browsing. All artwork and sprites are stored locally.

Data Scraping

To update the Pokémon data, run the Python scraper:

python scrape_pokemon.py

This fetches data from PokéAPI and generates:

• data/all-pokemon.json - All Pokémon with stats, types, evolution info
• data/spritesheet.png - Combined sprite sheet for card display

History

Original Version (API-based)

The original Pokédex fetched data directly from PokéAPI on every page load:

• getGenerations() fetched the generation list from the API
• changeGeneration() fetched generation details to get Pokémon count/offset
• getAllPokemon() batch-fetched individual Pokémon data
• Each Pokémon card loaded sprites and artwork directly from PokéAPI URLs
• A loading Pikachu GIF displayed while waiting for API responses

This approach had drawbacks:

• Slow initial load times (many API requests per generation)
• Dependent on PokéAPI availability
• No offline support
• Rate limiting concerns with heavy usage

Current Version (Local Data)

The app now uses pre-scraped local data:

• Single fetch of all-pokemon.json at startup (~1MB)
• Instant generation switching (just filters local array)
• All assets served locally (spritesheet + artwork)
• Works offline once loaded
• No API dependencies at runtime

Credits

Icon: https://iconarchive.com/show/dumper-icons-by-draseart/PokeBall-icon.html

Bulbapedia icon: https://www.clipartmax.com/middle/m2i8A0b1A0N4d3m2_pok%C3%A9mon-wiki-file-apk-free-for-pc-smart-tv-download-bulbapedia-icon/

Pokémon and Pokémon names are trademarks of Nintendo.