The Pokédex is a fictional electronic device in the Pokémon series of video games, anime, and other media created by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It serves as an in-game encyclopedia that provides information about various Pokémon species.

The primary function of the Pokédex is to catalog information about different Pokémon species. This includes details such as a Pokémon's name, height, weight, type, and a brief description of its characteristics.