Dr. Lava on X: Pokedex Numbers Explained: According to programmer Koji Nishino, the ordering of the Kanto Pokedex wasn't random at all -- it was planned. Pokemon were assigned Pokedex numbers based

TIL there was a 1996 book called Pokédex in Japan which had info

The SECRET MEANINGS of Pokémon Pokédex Numbers

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 7) – Lava Cut Content

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 7) – Lava Cut Content

Dr. Lava on X: @TheTrueGromoff @martin_e_b Originally, Rhydon was

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 6) – Lava Cut Content

Dr Lava - If you wanna read this developer interview all about how

Dr. Lava on X: Gen 1 History: The first few dozen Pokemon didn't

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 5) – Lava Cut Content

Dr. Lava on X: RT @reggie_800: Kanto's 8 Legendaries: In 1996

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 7) – Lava Cut Content

Dr Lava - To see more Lost Pokemon history, check out my

Dr. Lava on X: With less than half the Pokedex, Sword & Shield

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 6) – Lava Cut Content