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pkDex is a | pkDex is a fanmade Pokémon encyclopedia (Pokédex) that lets you explore Pokémon data, built using the Borealis UI framework. | ||
You can browse and view detailed information about Pokémon from various regions across different generations of the Pokémon games. | |||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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** Kalos (Legends: Z-A) | ** Kalos (Legends: Z-A) | ||
* '''Detailed Pokémon Information''': | * '''Detailed Pokémon Information''': | ||
** National and Regional Pokédex numbers | ** National and Regional Pokédex numbers. | ||
** Shiny Lock status | ** Shiny Lock status. | ||
** Pokémon types | ** Pokémon types. | ||
** Evolution information | ** Evolution information. | ||
** Game version exclusivity | ** Game version exclusivity. | ||
** In-game locations | ** In-game locations. | ||
** Images of both standard and shiny forms | ** Images of both standard and shiny forms. | ||
** Packaged low resolution images, with dynamic loading high resolution if available on the SD card | ** Packaged low resolution images, with dynamic loading high resolution if available on the SD card. | ||
* '''Pokémon Tracker''': | * '''Pokémon Tracker''': | ||
** Track caught Pokémon by marking them as caught on the list | ** Track caught Pokémon by marking them as caught on the list. | ||
** Caught Pokémon are highlighted in the list | ** Caught Pokémon are highlighted in the list. | ||
** Ability to reset caught status for all Pokémon from the <code>settings</code> menu | ** Ability to reset caught status for all Pokémon from the <code>settings</code> menu. | ||
** Ability to reset caught status for specific Region from the <code>settings</code> menu | ** Ability to reset caught status for specific Region from the <code>settings</code> menu. | ||
** Caught status is saved in a <code>pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.ini</code> file in the <code>/switch/pkDex</code> directory (1 file per region) | ** Caught status is saved in a <code>pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.ini</code> file in the <code>/switch/pkDex</code> directory (1 file per region). | ||
* '''User-Friendly Interface''': | * '''User-Friendly Interface''': | ||
** Organized by regions with section headers | ** Organized by regions with section headers. | ||
** Efficient list navigation with recycling views | ** Efficient list navigation with recycling views. | ||
** Detailed view for each Pokémon | ** Detailed view for each Pokémon. | ||
** Dark theme support | ** Dark theme support. | ||
* '''Settings / QoL''': | * '''Settings / QoL''': | ||
** Update check on startup (to ensure you have the latest version | ** Update check on startup (to ensure you have the latest version). Enable by default. | ||
** Disable automatic update check on startup (for those who prefer not to check for updates) | ** Disable automatic update check on startup (for those who prefer not to check for updates). | ||
** Download updates directly from the application ( | ** Download updates directly from the application (must use the included Updater to apply update). | ||
** If the updater application is not present, it will prompt you to download it from the <code>settings</code> menu when trying to launch it. | ** If the updater application is not present, it will prompt you to download it from the <code>settings</code> menu when trying to launch it. | ||
** Can hide the bottom status bar | ** Can hide the bottom status bar. | ||
** Download & Extract the High Resolution images pack directly from the application from the <code>settings</code> menu (requires an internet connection) | ** Download & Extract the High Resolution images pack directly from the application from the <code>settings</code> menu (requires an internet connection). | ||
* '''Cross-Platform Compatibility''': | * '''Cross-Platform Compatibility''': | ||
** Nintendo Switch (primary target) | ** Nintendo Switch (primary target). | ||
== How to | == User guide == | ||
=== How to use === | |||
* Launch the application on your device. | |||
* Navigate through the tabs to select a Pokémon region. | |||
* Browse the list of Pokémon, organized by their regional Pokédex numbers. | |||
* Select a Pokémon to view detailed information, including: | |||
** Images (standard and shiny forms) | |||
** National Pokédex number | |||
** Regional Pokédex number | |||
** Shiny Lock status | |||
** Type information | |||
** Evolution details | |||
** Location information | |||
** Version exclusivity | |||
* Press the <code>Y</code> button to mark a Pokémon as caught or uncaught. Caught Pokémon will be highlighted in the list. | |||
* Marking a Pokémon as caught will create a <code>pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.ini</code> file in the <code>/switch/pkDex</code> directory.<br /> | |||
Unmarking a Pokémon will set the corresponding line in <code>pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.ini</code> file accordingly. | Unmarking a Pokémon will set the corresponding line in <code>pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.ini</code> file accordingly. | ||
* Use the settings menu to enable or disable automatic new version checks & check for available updates manually. | |||
* Use the settings menu to download updates directly from the application (requires the <code>pkDexUpdater</code> application to be present to use update file). | |||
* Use the included updater application (<code>pkDexUpdater.nro</code>) to apply the downloaded update file. | |||
* Use the settings menu to Download & Extract the High Resolution images pack directly from the application (requires an internet connection). | |||
== How to | === How to update === | ||
To update the application, you can use the included updater application (<code>pkDexUpdater.nro</code>): | To update the application, you can use the included updater application (<code>pkDexUpdater.nro</code>): | ||
* Ensure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet. | |||
* Go to the settings menu and check for updates. | |||
If an update is available, the application will prompt you to download it. | If an update is available, the application will prompt you to download it. | ||
If you want to update automatically : | If you want to update automatically: | ||
* Click the <code>Launch Updater</code> button in the settings menu of the main application. | * Click the <code>Launch Updater</code> button in the settings menu of the main application. | ||
* If you don't have the Updater, you will be prompted to download it | * If you don't have the Updater, you will be prompted to download it directly from the application settings. | ||
* The updater will apply the downloaded update file to the main application, ensuring you have the latest features and bug fixes. | * The updater will apply the downloaded update file to the main application, ensuring you have the latest features and bug fixes. | ||
If you prefer to update manually: | If you prefer to update manually: | ||
* Download the latest version from the [https://github.com/Insektaure/pkDex/releases releases page]. | * Download the latest version from the [https://github.com/Insektaure/pkDex/releases releases page]. | ||
== App | === App settings === | ||
The application includes a settings menu that allows users to: | The application includes a settings menu that allows users to: | ||
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Enabling automatic update checks will prompt the application to check for the latest version on startup, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information.<br /> | Enabling automatic update checks will prompt the application to check for the latest version on startup, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information.<br /> | ||
You can download updates at any time from the <code>settings</code> menu ( | You can download updates at any time from the <code>settings</code> menu ("Check for updates" button). | ||
Changing the settings will generate a <code>config.ini</code> file in the <code>/config/pkDex</code> directory, which will be used to store user preferences. | Changing the settings will generate a <code>config.ini</code> file in the <code>/config/pkDex</code> directory, which will be used to store user preferences. | ||
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'''v1.3.2''' | '''v1.3.2''' | ||
*Add Changelog menu | *Add Changelog menu | ||
*Can now hide the main app bottom status bar | *Can now hide the main app bottom status bar. | ||
'''v1.3.1''' | '''v1.3.1''' | ||
*Tracker now use one file per region to save "Captured" statuses instead of a big one (faster Read / Write) | *Tracker now use one file per region to save "Captured" statuses instead of a big one (faster Read / Write). | ||
*Can now select & reset per region "Captured" statuses instead of all regions without distinction (this cannot be undone -for now-) | *Can now select & reset per region "Captured" statuses instead of all regions without distinction (this cannot be undone -for now-). | ||
'''v1.3.0''' | '''v1.3.0''' | ||
*Update file can be redownloaded (prompt to force download is update file already exist) | *Update file can be redownloaded (prompt to force download is update file already exist). | ||
*Add Pokemon Tracker system | *Add Pokemon Tracker system. | ||
'''v1.2.0''' | '''v1.2.0''' | ||
*Can download the Updater app directly from the main application if missing (since v1.2.0 and up). | *Can download the Updater app directly from the main application if missing (since v1.2.0 and up). | ||
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*Added Shiny Locked flag on pokemon view. | *Added Shiny Locked flag on pokemon view. | ||
'''v1.1.0''' | '''v1.1.0''' | ||
*Disable automatic update check on startup (for those who prefer not to check for updates on launch) | *Disable automatic update check on startup (for those who prefer not to check for updates on launch). | ||
*Manually check if an update is available (network connection needed) | *Manually check if an update is available (network connection needed). | ||
'''v1.0''' | '''v1.0''' | ||
* First Release. | * First Release. | ||
== Credits == | == Credits == | ||
* | * Borealis UI Framework: A hardware-accelerated UI library for Nintendo Switch homebrew, developed by natinusala and contributors. [https://github.com/natinusala/borealis GitHub Repository] | ||
* | * Pokémon Data: All Pokémon names, images, and data are property of Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. | ||
* | * Development: pkDex is developed by Insektaure. | ||
* | * Datasets: Pokémon data sourced from various community resources and official game data (serebii.net / pokemondb.net / bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net). | ||
* Switchbrew for their research and [https://github.com/switchbrew/libnx libnx] which makes it possible to create homebrew | * Switchbrew for their research and [https://github.com/switchbrew/libnx libnx] which makes it possible to create homebrew | ||
* ReSwitched for their research, [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere Atmosphere], and [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/libstratosphere libstratosphere] which is invaluable for Switch homebrew | * ReSwitched for their research, [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere Atmosphere], and [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/libstratosphere libstratosphere] which is invaluable for Switch homebrew | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* | * GitHub - https://github.com/Insektaure/pkDex | ||
* | * ForTheUsers - https://hb-app.store/switch/pkDex | ||
Revision as of 04:19, 26 October 2025
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| General | |
| Author | Insektaure |
| Type | Other Apps |
| Version | 1.5.1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| Last Updated | 2025/10/23 |
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pkDex is a fanmade Pokémon encyclopedia (Pokédex) that lets you explore Pokémon data, built using the Borealis UI framework.
You can browse and view detailed information about Pokémon from various regions across different generations of the Pokémon games.
Features
- Multi-Region Support: Browse Pokémon from different regions:
- Kanto (Gen 1 - Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee)
- Sinnoh (Gen 4 - Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl)
- Sinnoh Arceus (Legends: Arceus)
- Galar (Gen 8 - Sword & Shield + Isle of Armor & Crown Tundra DLC)
- Paldea (Gen 9 - Scarlet & Violet + The Teal Mask & The Indigo Disk DLC)
- Kalos (Legends: Z-A)
- Detailed Pokémon Information:
- National and Regional Pokédex numbers.
- Shiny Lock status.
- Pokémon types.
- Evolution information.
- Game version exclusivity.
- In-game locations.
- Images of both standard and shiny forms.
- Packaged low resolution images, with dynamic loading high resolution if available on the SD card.
- Pokémon Tracker:
- Track caught Pokémon by marking them as caught on the list.
- Caught Pokémon are highlighted in the list.
- Ability to reset caught status for all Pokémon from the
settingsmenu. - Ability to reset caught status for specific Region from the
settingsmenu. - Caught status is saved in a
pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.inifile in the/switch/pkDexdirectory (1 file per region).
- User-Friendly Interface:
- Organized by regions with section headers.
- Efficient list navigation with recycling views.
- Detailed view for each Pokémon.
- Dark theme support.
- Settings / QoL:
- Update check on startup (to ensure you have the latest version). Enable by default.
- Disable automatic update check on startup (for those who prefer not to check for updates).
- Download updates directly from the application (must use the included Updater to apply update).
- If the updater application is not present, it will prompt you to download it from the
settingsmenu when trying to launch it. - Can hide the bottom status bar.
- Download & Extract the High Resolution images pack directly from the application from the
settingsmenu (requires an internet connection).
- Cross-Platform Compatibility:
- Nintendo Switch (primary target).
User guide
How to use
- Launch the application on your device.
- Navigate through the tabs to select a Pokémon region.
- Browse the list of Pokémon, organized by their regional Pokédex numbers.
- Select a Pokémon to view detailed information, including:
- Images (standard and shiny forms)
- National Pokédex number
- Regional Pokédex number
- Shiny Lock status
- Type information
- Evolution details
- Location information
- Version exclusivity
- Press the
Ybutton to mark a Pokémon as caught or uncaught. Caught Pokémon will be highlighted in the list. - Marking a Pokémon as caught will create a
pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.inifile in the/switch/pkDexdirectory.
Unmarking a Pokémon will set the corresponding line in pkDex.tracker.{REGION}.ini file accordingly.
- Use the settings menu to enable or disable automatic new version checks & check for available updates manually.
- Use the settings menu to download updates directly from the application (requires the
pkDexUpdaterapplication to be present to use update file). - Use the included updater application (
pkDexUpdater.nro) to apply the downloaded update file. - Use the settings menu to Download & Extract the High Resolution images pack directly from the application (requires an internet connection).
How to update
To update the application, you can use the included updater application (pkDexUpdater.nro):
- Ensure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet.
- Go to the settings menu and check for updates.
If an update is available, the application will prompt you to download it.
If you want to update automatically:
- Click the
Launch Updaterbutton in the settings menu of the main application. - If you don't have the Updater, you will be prompted to download it directly from the application settings.
- The updater will apply the downloaded update file to the main application, ensuring you have the latest features and bug fixes.
If you prefer to update manually:
- Download the latest version from the releases page.
App settings
The application includes a settings menu that allows users to:
- Enable or disable automatic update checks on startup
- Check for updates manually
- Download updates directly from the application
- Download the updater application if it is not present
- Reset caught Pokémon status
- Download & Extract the High Resolution images pack directly from the application (requires an internet connection)
Enabling automatic update checks will prompt the application to check for the latest version on startup, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information.
You can download updates at any time from the settings menu ("Check for updates" button).
Changing the settings will generate a config.ini file in the /config/pkDex directory, which will be used to store user preferences.
Screenshots
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Changelog
v1.5.1
- Update Kalos (Legends: Z-A) locations & shiny lock status.
v1.5.0
- Add Pokemon Legends Z-A Pokedex support.
v1.4.0
- Add option to Download & Extract the High-Resolution Images Pack directly from the main application (since v1.4.0 and up).
- Add an option to Download the High-Resolution Images Pack directly from the application.
- Add an option to Extract the downloaded High-Resolution Images Pack directly from the application.
v1.3.2
- Add Changelog menu
- Can now hide the main app bottom status bar.
v1.3.1
- Tracker now use one file per region to save "Captured" statuses instead of a big one (faster Read / Write).
- Can now select & reset per region "Captured" statuses instead of all regions without distinction (this cannot be undone -for now-).
v1.3.0
- Update file can be redownloaded (prompt to force download is update file already exist).
- Add Pokemon Tracker system.
v1.2.0
- Can download the Updater app directly from the main application if missing (since v1.2.0 and up).
- Add new Updater app to update to latest version available directly from the Nintendo Switch.
v1.1.1
- Added Shiny Locked flag on pokemon view.
v1.1.0
- Disable automatic update check on startup (for those who prefer not to check for updates on launch).
- Manually check if an update is available (network connection needed).
v1.0
- First Release.
Credits
- Borealis UI Framework: A hardware-accelerated UI library for Nintendo Switch homebrew, developed by natinusala and contributors. GitHub Repository
- Pokémon Data: All Pokémon names, images, and data are property of Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company.
- Development: pkDex is developed by Insektaure.
- Datasets: Pokémon data sourced from various community resources and official game data (serebii.net / pokemondb.net / bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net).
- Switchbrew for their research and libnx which makes it possible to create homebrew
- ReSwitched for their research, Atmosphere, and libstratosphere which is invaluable for Switch homebrew
External links
- GitHub - https://github.com/Insektaure/pkDex
- ForTheUsers - https://hb-app.store/switch/pkDex