Veekun [extra Quality]
| Limitation | Workaround / Alternative | | :--- | :--- | | (last major update around Gen 7/Sun/Moon) | For Gen 8–9 data, use Pokémon Database or Serebii . | | No images/sprites (by design – text only) | Bulbapedia / Pokémon Wiki | | No damage calculator | Pokémon Showdown’s calculator | | No team builder | Pikalytics / Marriland |
A significant portion of Veekun's fame comes from the blog hosted at me.veekun.com (now consolidated under eev.ee ). In April 2012, Eevee published PHP: A Fractal of Bad Design, which became one of the most famous pieces of technical writing in internet history.
: It allows users to search for Pokémon based on highly specific criteria, such as "all Water-types that can learn Ice Beam and have a base speed over 100." veekun
: The site provides high-quality downloads of sprites, icons, and official artwork, which are frequently used by artists and hobbyists for projects like cross-stitching or custom sprite work. About - veekun
: Beyond PHP, the blog covers a wide range of "architectural fallacies," discussing everything from why the controller pattern can be awful to critiques of Python 3 adoption. Description Pokédex Advanced search for moves, stats, and evolutions. GitHub Repo Publicly accessible Pokémon data in SQL formats. Tech Blog Deep-dive essays on programming languages and UI/UX. Media Gallery A repository of sprites and sound files from the games. | Limitation | Workaround / Alternative | |
| Feature | What It Provides | | :--- | :--- | | | Stats, learnsets (by level, TM, egg move, tutor), evolution chains, form data. | | Moves | Exact power, accuracy, PP, priority, damage class, move flags, contest data. | | Abilities | In‑game effect text, generation introduced, which Pokémon have it. | | Items | Effect, pocket, fling power, berry data, machine numbers. | | Type Charts | Classic offensive/defensive matrix. | | Game Location Data | Where to catch each Pokémon in each game. |
is a cornerstone of the competitive Pokémon community, renowned as one of the most comprehensive and technically detailed Pokédexes on the web. Created and maintained by developer eevee , it differentiates itself from general-purpose wikis like Bulbapedia by focusing heavily on structured data, advanced search tools, and accessibility for developers. Key Features and Impact : It allows users to search for Pokémon
you need fast, precise mechanical data for Gens 1–7 (or want to see learnsets across multiple games in one compact view).
This will help me better understand your query and attempt to find the information you're looking for.
