Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Drops in August

A premium collection of Pokémon development and commercial art.

The Pokémon Company International, in conjunction with Dark Horse Comics, has revealed that its publishing imprint, Pikachu Press, will be bringing fans a tome more than worthy of the franchise's thirtieth anniversary. Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide is a 336-page book filled with artwork from across the Pokémon video games, Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Pokémon animation. This gorgeous collection comes in a hardcover featuring Pikachu and 160 fellow Pokémon.

There are two different versions that fans can look forward to: the standard edition, which retails for $59.99, and the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Limited Edition Box Set, which is stuffed with extras and has an MSRP of $199.99. Here's a breakdown of what your 200 bucks will get you:

• Hardcover copy of Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide

• Collector's box

• Exclusive premium Pokémon TCG game playmat

• Certificate of authenticity

• Two collectible video game prints

• Two collectible animation prints

President and CEO of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara has written an foreward for the book, which is packed with information about every single Pokémon ever made (that's 1,025 for those keeping track). Here's a bit more about the book from The Pokémon Company International:

With artwork spanning the franchise, the ‘Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide’ Limited Edition Box Set Collection is a celebration of the brand and the many Trainers who make up the vibrant and diverse Pokémon community, who have accompanied us along the way — whether they started their journey playing the video games, collecting and playing with Pokémon cards, or tuning in to the animation,” says Heather Dalgleish Parker, senior director of original merchandise at The Pokémon Company International. “As the first of its kind for Pikachu Press, this collector’s edition box set and book celebrate the legacy and breadth of the Pokémon brand while inviting Trainers to learn more about their favorite Pokémon in a beautifully crafted and thoughtfully curated format.

The book launches August 25, 2026. You can pre-order it now (and try to give the money to someone other than Amazon, eh?).

Source: The Pokémon Company International Press Release