Pokémon Company International’s official publishing imprint, Pikachu Press, has announced the release of a limited edition box set for The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide. The book, which was created in conjunction with Dark Horse Press, covers #0001 through #1025 in the National Pokédex. In addition to the limited edition box set, Pikachu Press will also be publishing The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide as a standalone book.
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide
According to Simon and Schuster’s website, The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide was written by Alex Irvine. The press release states that this is the first book from Pokémon Company International that incorporates elements from across the Pokémon franchise, including from the video games, Pokémon animation and the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).
The book boasts a foreword by The Pokémon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara and runs to over 335 glossy pages. Included in the text are details on the Pokémon, their evolutions and more, and the book culminates in a “bonus chapter” focused on mythical and legendary Pokémon.
Even the standard edition of The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide is impressive: it’s a beautiful hardcover with gilded pages, a ribbon bookmark and adorable Pikachu-themed endpages. The book will retail alone for $59.99.
But perhaps you’re looking to spend a few more PokéBucks for the deluxe limited edition set. In addition to the book, this comes with the following exclusive bonus items:
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- “Certificate of Authenticity placed in a customized envelope featuring Pikachu.
- “Two collectible video game prints printed on premium art paper and housed in a unique video game-inspired folio.
- “Two collectible animation prints housed in a unique animation-inspired folio.
- “Exclusive premium Pokémon Trading Card Game playmat (24″ x 14″) featuring Pikachu and over 130 other Pokémon.”
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The deluxe limited edition set will retail for $199.99.
Available this Summer
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide will be available beginning on August 25th, 2026. Will you be searching for your own copy, or even seeking out the deluxe limited edition? Comics Beat wants to hear from! Be sure and let us know what you’re thinking, either here in the comment section or over on our social media page.
