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Pokémon Explorer features a powerful smart search system that allows you to find Pokémon using multiple criteria. Whether you’re looking for a specific Pokémon by name or searching by characteristics like type and color, the search bar has you covered.
1

Open the Search Bar

Navigate to the search section at the top of the page. The search input field is labeled with a magnifying glass icon (🔍).
2

Enter Your Search Query

Type at least 2 characters to begin searching. The system will provide real-time suggestions as you type.
3

View Suggestions

As you type, a dropdown menu will appear showing:
  • Matching Pokémon names (up to 3)
  • Related keywords like types, colors, and habitats (up to 2)
Click any suggestion to quickly select it.
4

Press Enter or Wait

The search executes automatically after a brief pause, or you can press Enter to search immediately.

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Search by Name

The simplest way to find a Pokémon is by searching for its name.
You can type partial names! Searching for “pika” will find Pikachu, Pikachu-raichu forms, and more.
Examples:
  • pikachu - Finds Pikachu
  • char - Finds Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
  • bulba - Finds Bulbasaur and its evolutions

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Search by Type

Search for Pokémon by their elemental type using Spanish or English keywords. Supported Types:
  • Fire (Fuego)
  • Water (Agua)
  • Grass (Planta)
  • Electric (Eléctrico)
  • Ice (Hielo)
  • Fighting (Lucha)
  • Poison (Veneno)
  • Ground (Tierra)
  • Flying (Volador)
  • Psychic (Psíquico)
  • Bug (Bicho)
  • Rock (Roca)
  • Ghost (Fantasma)
  • Dragon (Dragón)
  • Dark (Siniestro)
  • Steel (Acero)
  • Fairy (Hada)
  • Normal
Examples:
  • fuego - Shows all Fire-type Pokémon
  • water - Shows all Water-type Pokémon
  • dragon - Shows all Dragon-type Pokémon

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Search by Color

Find Pokémon based on their primary color classification. Available Colors:
  • Black (Negro)
  • Blue (Azul)
  • Brown (Marrón)
  • Gray (Gris)
  • Green (Verde)
  • Pink (Rosa)
  • Purple (Morado)
  • Red (Rojo)
  • White (Blanco)
  • Yellow (Amarillo)
Examples:
  • rojo - Shows all red Pokémon
  • yellow - Shows all yellow Pokémon
  • verde - Shows all green Pokémon

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Search by Habitat

Discover Pokémon that live in specific environments. Available Habitats:
  • Cave (Cueva)
  • Forest (Bosque)
  • Grassland (Pradera)
  • Mountain (Montaña)
  • Rare (Raro)
  • Rough Terrain (Terreno Áspero)
  • Sea (Mar)
  • Urban (Urbano)
  • Waters Edge (Orilla del Agua)
Examples:
  • bosque - Shows forest-dwelling Pokémon
  • sea - Shows sea-dwelling Pokémon
  • mountain - Shows mountain Pokémon

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Search by Size

Filter Pokémon based on their height. Size Categories:
  • Tiny (Muy pequeño): Less than 0.5m
  • Small (Pequeño): 0.5m to 1m
  • Medium (Mediano): 1m to 2m
  • Large (Grande): 2m to 3m
  • Huge (Enorme/Gigante): Over 3m
Examples:
  • pequeño - Shows small Pokémon
  • huge - Shows huge Pokémon

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Search by Weight

Find Pokémon based on their weight class. Weight Categories:
  • Light (Ligero): Less than 10kg
  • Heavy (Pesado): 50kg to 100kg
  • Massive (Masivo): Over 100kg
Examples:
  • ligero - Shows lightweight Pokémon
  • massive - Shows the heaviest Pokémon
The search system automatically recognizes multiple criteria in a single query!
You can combine different search terms to narrow down results: Examples:
  • fuego rojo - Fire-type AND red Pokémon
  • planta verde - Grass-type AND green Pokémon
  • water blue - Water-type AND blue Pokémon
  • dragon grande - Dragon-type AND large Pokémon
When you combine criteria, the search uses AND logic - Pokémon must match ALL specified criteria to appear in results.

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Search Tips

  • Check your spelling
  • Try using fewer search terms
  • Use the dropdown filters instead for more precise control
  • Remember: Combined searches require Pokémon to match ALL criteria
  • The first search for a new type loads all Pokémon of that type from the API
  • Subsequent searches for the same type will be much faster due to caching
  • Name searches are always fast as they use the local index
Yes! The search system supports keywords in both languages. You can use “fuego” or “fire”, “rojo” or “red”, etc.
To reset your search and view all Pokémon again:
  1. Clear the search input field
  2. Or click the reset filters button in the filters section
  3. The Pokédex will return to showing all Pokémon
Use the search suggestions feature! It helps you discover what keywords are available and prevents typos.

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