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The Pokémon franchise has always been about collecting information about Pokémon in the form of a data-collecting device known as a Pokédex. Notably, certain individuals who are considered experts in studying Pokémon are featured in the games as a part of gameplay and to provide exposition. But how do we explore these characters in more detail and what informs them? This episode looks at defining an expert, some bottled history on the franchise, and looking at individualized experts.
00:28 - Preliminary Information
> 01:57 - Who is Satoshi Tajiri?
> 03:44 - What is a Pokémon Expert?
> 09:39 - Structure of Episode
11:49 - Expert Individuals who study Pokémon
- Satoshi Tajiri
> Dr. Bug Reference
- (Individuals) Pokémon Researchers & Professors
(NOTE: Check the page to see the hyperlinks for each character.)
The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes
By ARKThe Pokémon franchise has always been about collecting information about Pokémon in the form of a data-collecting device known as a Pokédex. Notably, certain individuals who are considered experts in studying Pokémon are featured in the games as a part of gameplay and to provide exposition. But how do we explore these characters in more detail and what informs them? This episode looks at defining an expert, some bottled history on the franchise, and looking at individualized experts.
00:28 - Preliminary Information
> 01:57 - Who is Satoshi Tajiri?
> 03:44 - What is a Pokémon Expert?
> 09:39 - Structure of Episode
11:49 - Expert Individuals who study Pokémon
- Satoshi Tajiri
> Dr. Bug Reference
- (Individuals) Pokémon Researchers & Professors
(NOTE: Check the page to see the hyperlinks for each character.)
The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes