Python Package Exercise: simple-pokedex

An exercise to create a Python package, build it, test it, distribute it, and use it. See instructions for details.

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This python package is a simple Pokedex that is able to generate a random Pokedex entry based on Pokemon Generation, search by name or Pokemon ID, give information on each specific Pokemon type.

About

simplepokedex is a package that provides information about Pokemon using the PokeAPI. Information such as Pokemon abilities, types, and generations can be retrieved.

Implementation

To install, use pip install simplepokedex.

To import, use from simplepokedex import pokedex

Generate Random Pokemon:

pokedex.generate_pokemon(int generation, int random_seed)

• the first parameter generation is a number for the generation of pokemon you want
• both parameters are optional
• if both parameters are empty, it will generate a random pokemon

Pokemon Lookup

pokedex.pokemonLookup(string pokemonName_or_ID)

• enter the id or name of a pokemon
• this is a required parameter
• return is data about the requested pokemon

Ability Lookup

pokedex.abilityLookup(string ability)

• enter the ability name which is a required parameter
• returns the effect of the ability

Type Matchups

pokedex.poketypes(string type)

• enter the type that you want to check the matchups of
• returns the attacking matchups of the specified type

Team Members

• Eric Lin
• Alice Ding
• Justin Zhao