PokeTools

Credits.

5 groups · 12 entries
PokeAPI · Smogon · Showdown · Cobblemon

PokeTools is built on the shoulders of amazing projects and people.

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12 credited projects and people

Created by

SyphonFilterCreator, developer, and designer of PokeTools

Data sources

PokeAPIThe primary source for Pokémon stats, types, abilities, moves, species data, and encounter information. An incredible open-source project maintained by the community.
BulbapediaReferenced for supplemental game data including gym leaders, route details, and game mechanics not available in PokeAPI.
Serebii.netReferenced for cross-checking encounter data, event Pokémon, and game-specific details.
Smogon Usage StatisticsMonthly competitive usage data (usage rates, common moves, items, abilities, spreads, teammates, and checks) that powers the meta tier lists, Team Builder analysis, and Speed Tiers.

Battle engine

@smogon/calcThe damage calculation engine powering our Damage Calculator. Built and maintained by the Smogon community, the gold standard for Pokémon damage formulas.
Pokémon ShowdownThe competitive battle simulator whose set and team paste format we support for import and export, and whose open-source ecosystem underpins the damage engine.

Sprite & image sources

Official Pokémon ArtworkPokémon artwork and sprites are the property of Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. Used for identification purposes under fair use.
PokemonDB SpritesCommunity sprite archives referenced for cross-generation sprite availability.
CobblemonThe official Cobblemon mod, source of the 3D model renders used across the Cobblemon tools. Licensed CC BY-NC.

Community & inspiration

Smogon UniversityThe competitive Pokémon community whose tier lists, analyses, and damage calculator inspired many of our battle tools.
The Pokémon CommunityEvery trainer who has shared knowledge, written guides, and contributed to making Pokémon data accessible to everyone.
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