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Pokemon Species Data
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About
This dataset offers an in-depth analysis of the various attributes and characteristics of Pokemon species from the popular video game franchise. Pokemon involves players collecting and training fictional creatures to battle against other trainers. The dataset includes details such as names, types, abilities, and various statistics for each Pokemon species, encompassing their base stats, movesets, and evolutionary stages. It also provides information on the popularity and usage of each Pokemon in competitive play, as well as their appearances in the Pokemon anime series and other media.
This dataset is valuable for Pokemon enthusiasts, players, and researchers interested in understanding the unique features and strengths of individual Pokemon species. It can be used to analyse factors contributing to a Pokemon's popularity and effectiveness in battle, and to identify patterns and trends in the development of new Pokemon species over time. Additionally, it may have practical applications in fields such as game design and artificial intelligence, offering insights into the balance and mechanics of the Pokemon games.
Columns
- number: The unique identification number for each Pokemon.
- name: The name of the Pokemon.
- type1: The primary elemental type of the Pokemon (e.g., Water, Normal).
- type2: The secondary elemental type of the Pokemon. This column has some missing values.
- total: The overall total score of a Pokemon's base stats.
- hp: The health points (HP) stat of the Pokemon.
- attack: The physical attack stat of the Pokemon.
- defense: The physical defence stat of the Pokemon.
- sp_attack: The special attack stat of the Pokemon.
- sp_defense: The special defence stat of the Pokemon.
- speed: The speed stat of the Pokemon.
- generation: The generation number to which the Pokemon belongs (ranging from 0 to 8).
- legendary: A boolean indicator specifying if the Pokemon is legendary (true/false).
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV format, specifically as
pokemon.csv, with a file size of approximately 60.73 kB. It contains 13 distinct columns. Most columns have 1072 valid records, providing data for a substantial number of Pokemon. However, the type2 column has 498 missing records out of 1072.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing factors that determine a Pokemon's popularity and battle effectiveness.
- Identifying evolutionary patterns and trends in Pokemon development across generations.
- Gaining insights into game balance and mechanics for game design and artificial intelligence applications.
- Exploring statistical relationships between different Pokemon attributes.
Coverage
The dataset covers various Pokemon species across multiple generations, ranging from generation 0 to 8, indicating a broad time range of Pokemon development. It focuses on the characteristics and attributes of these fictional creatures. There is no explicit geographic or demographic scope provided, as the data pertains to a fictional universe. It does note that the secondary type (
type2) is not available for all Pokemon.License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Pokemon Enthusiasts and Players: To understand the unique features, strengths, and weaknesses of each Pokemon species, and to strategise for competitive play.
- Researchers: To identify patterns and trends in Pokemon development, and for academic studies related to game design or data analytics in virtual worlds.
- Game Designers: To gain insights into balancing game mechanics and character attributes.
- Artificial Intelligence Developers: For training models related to game strategy, character prediction, or data-driven game development.
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Original Data Source: Pokemon Species Data
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