localdex 0.2.50

A local Pokemon data repository/Pokedex with fast offline access

LocalDex

A fast, offline-first Python library for Pokemon data access. LocalDex provides comprehensive Pokemon information without requiring network requests.

Features

• Offline Access: All data stored locally - no network requests required
• Fast Lookups: Optimized caching and search capabilities
• Comprehensive Data: Pokemon, moves, abilities, and items
• CLI Interface: Command-line access to all data
• Type Hints: Full type support for better development experience
• Stat Calculations: Built-in stat calculation methods

Installation

pip install localdex

Quick Start

from localdex import LocalDex

# Initialize the dex
dex = LocalDex()

# Get Pokemon by name or ID
pikachu = dex.get_pokemon("pikachu")
charizard = dex.get_pokemon_by_id(6)

# Get moves and abilities
thunderbolt = dex.get_move("thunderbolt")
lightning_rod = dex.get_ability("lightning-rod")

# Search Pokemon
fire_types = dex.search_pokemon(type="fire")
fast_pokemon = dex.search_pokemon(min_speed=120)
legendary_fire = dex.search_pokemon(type="fire", is_legendary=True)

# Get all data
all_pokemon = dex.get_all_pokemon()
all_moves = dex.get_all_moves()

CLI Usage

# Get Pokemon information
localdex pokemon pikachu
localdex pokemon 25

# Search Pokemon
localdex search --type Fire --generation 1
localdex search --legendary --min-attack 100

# Get move and ability info
localdex move thunderbolt
localdex ability lightningrod

# List data
localdex list-pokemon --generation 1
localdex list-moves --type Electric

# Export data
localdex export --format json --output pokemon_data.json

# Run demo
localdex demo

API Reference

Core Methods

• get_pokemon(name_or_id) - Get Pokemon by name or ID
• get_pokemon_by_id(id) - Get Pokemon by ID
• get_pokemon_by_name(name) - Get Pokemon by name
• get_move(name) - Get move by name
• get_ability(name) - Get ability by name
• get_item(name) - Get item by name
• search_pokemon(**filters) - Search Pokemon with filters
• get_all_pokemon() - Get all Pokemon
• get_all_moves() - Get all moves
• get_all_abilities() - Get all abilities
• get_all_items() - Get all items

Search Filters

# Available filters for search_pokemon()
dex.search_pokemon(
    type="Fire",              # Pokemon type
    generation=1,             # Generation number
    is_legendary=True,        # Legendary Pokemon
    is_mythical=True,         # Mythical Pokemon
    min_attack=100,           # Minimum attack stat
    max_speed=50,             # Maximum speed stat
    name_contains="char"      # Name contains text
)

Data Models

# Pokemon model
pokemon = dex.get_pokemon("pikachu")
print(f"{pokemon.name} - {pokemon.types}")
print(f"HP: {pokemon.base_stats.hp}")
print(f"Attack: {pokemon.base_stats.attack}")

# Move model
move = dex.get_move("thunderbolt")
print(f"{move.name} - Power: {move.base_power}, Type: {move.type}")

# Ability model
ability = dex.get_ability("lightning-rod")
print(f"{ability.name} - {ability.description}")

Stat Calculations

LocalDex includes methods for calculating Pokemon stats:

# Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and level
hp = dex.get_hp_stat_from_species("pikachu", iv=31, ev=252, level=100)
attack = dex.get_attack_stat_from_species("pikachu", iv=31, ev=252, level=100)

# Generic stat calculation
hp = dex.calculate_hp(base=35, iv=31, ev=252, level=100)
attack = dex.calculate_other_stat(base=55, iv=31, ev=252, level=100, nature_modifier=1.1)

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Data Sources

Data sourced from Pokemon Showdown and PokeAPI.