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Quick Overview

The PokeAPI/sprites repository is a comprehensive collection of official Pokémon sprites and icons. It serves as a valuable resource for developers working on Pokémon-related projects, providing easy access to high-quality images of Pokémon from various games and generations.

Pros

Extensive collection of sprites covering multiple Pokémon generations
Well-organized directory structure for easy navigation
Regular updates to include new Pokémon and variants
Open-source and freely available for use in projects

Cons

Large repository size due to the number of images
May require manual downloading and integration into projects
Limited to official sprites, lacking fan-made or custom variations
Potential copyright concerns for commercial use

Getting Started

To use the sprites in your project:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/PokeAPI/sprites.git

Navigate to the desired sprite directory (e.g., sprites/pokemon/)
Copy the required sprite files to your project's asset folder

Reference the sprites in your code or markup as needed:

<img src="path/to/sprites/pokemon/1.png" alt="Bulbasaur">

Note: Ensure you comply with the usage terms and provide appropriate attribution when using these sprites in your projects.

Competitor Comparisons

pokedex

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Pros of pokedex

More comprehensive dataset, including detailed game mechanics and move data
Includes a database schema and ORM for easier data manipulation
Offers additional tools and utilities for working with Pokémon data

Cons of pokedex

Less frequently updated compared to sprites
Larger repository size, which may impact download and setup time
More complex setup and usage due to its broader scope

Code Comparison

sprites:

{
  "front_default": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/1.png",
  "front_shiny": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/shiny/1.png"
}

pokedex:

from pokedex.db import connect, tables

session = connect()
bulbasaur = session.query(tables.PokemonSpecies).filter_by(name='Bulbasaur').one()
print(bulbasaur.name, bulbasaur.generation.name)

The sprites repository focuses on providing image URLs for Pokémon sprites, while pokedex offers a more robust database structure for querying detailed Pokémon information. sprites is simpler to use for basic sprite access, whereas pokedex provides a more powerful interface for complex data retrieval and analysis.

pokesprite

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Pros of pokesprite

Offers a wider variety of sprite types, including shiny variants and gender differences
Provides sprites in multiple formats (PNG, SVG) for greater flexibility
Includes additional Pokémon-related icons and symbols

Cons of pokesprite

Larger repository size due to more comprehensive sprite collection
May require more complex implementation for specific use cases
Less frequently updated compared to sprites

Code Comparison

sprites:

const spriteUrl = `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/${pokemonId}.png`;

pokesprite:

const spriteUrl = `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/msikma/pokesprite/master/pokemon-gen8/regular/${pokemonName}.png`;

Both repositories provide easy access to Pokémon sprites, but their usage differs slightly. sprites uses Pokémon IDs, while pokesprite uses Pokémon names for file references.

sprites focuses on providing a standardized set of sprites primarily used by the PokeAPI project. It offers a straightforward structure and is regularly updated to align with the API.

pokesprite, on the other hand, aims to be a comprehensive sprite resource for Pokémon fans and developers. It includes a wider range of sprites and formats, making it suitable for projects requiring more diverse visual assets.

Ultimately, the choice between these repositories depends on the specific needs of your project, such as required sprite variety, file formats, and integration with other Pokémon-related tools or APIs.

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README

PokÃ©API Sprites

To save load on PokÃ©API, we host all the sprite images here. If you want to use all the sprites in your application, you can just download the entire contents directly.

Install

Git

git clone https://github.com/PokeAPI/sprites.git

Npm

npm install --save github:PokeAPI/sprites

Bower

bower install --save PokeAPI/sprites

Sprites

The sprites are divided in the different subfolders you can see below.

sprites
\- pokemon
    \- other
        \- dream world (SVGs)
        \- official artwork (PNGs)
        \- showdown (GIFs)
        \- home (PNGs)
    \- versions
        \- generation i
            \- red and blue (PNGs with back, gray, transparent, back-gray variants)
            \- yellow (PNGs with back, gbc, gray, transparent, back-gbc, back-gray, back-transparent variants)
        \- generation ii
            \- crystal (PNGs with back, shiny, back-shiny, transparent, transparent-shiny, back-transparent, back-transparent-shiny variants)
            \- gold (PNGs with back, shiny, transparent, back-shiny variants)
            \- silver (PNGs with back, shiny, transparent, back-shiny variants)
        \- generation iii
            \- emerald (PNGs with shiny variants)
            \- fire red and leaf green (PNGs with back, shiny, back-shiny variants)
            \- ruby and sapphire (PNGs with back, shiny, back-shiny variants)
        \- generation iv
            \- diamond and pearl (PNGs with back, female, shiny, back-female, back-shiny, shiny-female variants)
            \- heart gold and soul silver (PNGs with back, female, shiny, back-female, back-shiny, shiny-female variants)
            \- platinum (PNGs with back, female, shiny, back-female, back-shiny, shiny-female variants)
        \- generation v
            \- black and white (PNGs with back, female, shiny, back-female, back-shiny, shiny-female, animated variants)
        \- generation vi
            \- omega ruby and alpha sapphire (PNGs with female, shiny, shiny-female variants)
            \- x and y (PNGs with female, shiny, shiny-female variants)
        \- generation vii
            \- ultra sun and ultra moon (PNGs with female, shiny, shiny-female variants)
            \- icons (PNGs)
        \- generation viii
            \- icons (PNGs with female variants)
    \- default PokeAPI sprites (PNGs with back, female, shiny, back-female, back-shiny, shiny-female variants)
\- items
    \- default PokeAPI items (PNGs)

All the following images are embedded at a maximum 100x100px size. All the smaller ones preserve their size while the bigger ones are embedded at 100x100px.

`pokemon`

`other`

`dream-world`

Front
SVG

`home`

Front	Front shiny
PNG 512x512	PNG 512x512

`official-artwork`

Front	Front shiny
PNG 475x475	PNG 475x475

This folder contains the custom shiny sprites of the official artwork. We thank @DevMike123 and PokÃ©two who are the spriters that created these custom shiny sprites.

`showdown`

Front
GIF varies

This folder contains sprites designed by the Smogon community

`versions`

`generation i`

`red-blue`

Front	Back	Front gray	Front transparent	Back gray
PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 32x32	PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 96x96	PNG 32x32

`yellow`

Front	Back	Front gbc	Front gray	Front transparent	Back gray	Back gbc	Back transparent
PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 32x32	PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 96x96	PNG 32x32	PNG 32x32	PNG 96x96

`generation ii`

`crystal`

Front	Back	Front shiny	Back shiny	Front transparent	Back transparent	Front shiny transparent	Back shiny transparent
PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 40x40	PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 40x40	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96

`gold`

Front	Back	Front shiny	Front transparent	Back shiny
PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 40x40	PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 107x107, 80x80	PNG 40x40

`silver`

Front	Back	Front shiny	Front transparent	Back shiny
PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 40x40	PNG 40x40, 48x48, 56x56	PNG 107x107, 80x80	PNG 40x40

`generation iii`

`emerald`

Front	Front shiny
PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64

`fire red and leaf green`

Front	Back	Front shiny	Back shiny
PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64

`ruby and sapphire`

Front	Back	Front shiny	Back shiny
PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64	PNG 64x64

`generation iv`

`diamond and pearl`

Front	Back	Front female	Front shiny	Back female	Back shiny	Shiny female
PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80

`heart gold and soul silver`

Front	Back	Front female	Front shiny	Back female	Back shiny	Shiny female
PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80

`platinum`

Front	Back	Front female	Front shiny	Back female	Back shiny	Shiny female
PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80	PNG 80x80

`generation v`

`black and white`

This folder contains the official B&W sprites on top of custom sprites designed by the Smogon community

The sprites with IDs greater than 650 are thus not official. You can find the source of these sprites at this Smogon thread and also at this Google Sheet. We thank leParagon, Blaquaza, TheAetherPlayer, G.E.Z., KingOfThe-X-Roads, Spook, Cynda, Involuntary Twitch, mjco, Z-nogyroP, PumpkinPastel, RadicalCharizard, HM100, N-Kin, Zerudez, MyMarshlands, Wobblebuns, princessofmusic, aXl, fishbowlsoul90, HealnDeal, Espeon Scientist, AMVictory, Mega-Pokebattlerz, Layell, GeoisEvil, Quanyails, RedRooster, Wyverii, Basic Vanillite, Larryturbo, TheCynicalPoet, Arkeis, paintseagull, Branflakes325, Siiilver, Noscium, Sleet, Zermonious, Bynine, Corson, Legitimate Username, TrainerSplash, Farriella, MrDollSteak, TeraVolt, Dleep, WPS, Brylark, KattenK, Travis, SpheX, SelenaArmorclaw and Hematite, who are the spriters that created these custom B&W sprites.
Special thanks to KingOfThe-X-Roads for providing the front_default sprites for generation 9.

Front	Back	Front female	Front shiny	Back female	Back shiny	Shiny female
PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96	PNG 96x96

Animated

Front	Back	Front female	Front shiny	Back female	Back shiny	Shiny female
GIF varies	GIF varies	GIF varies	GIF varies	GIF varies	GIF varies	GIF varies

`generation vi`

`omega ruby and alpha sapphire`

Front	Front female	Front shiny	Shiny female
PNG 120x120	PNG 120x120	PNG 120x120	PNG 120x120

`x and y`

Front	Front female	Front shiny	Shiny female
PNG varies	PNG varies	PNG varies	PNG varies

`generation vii`

`ultra sun and ultra moon`

Front	Front female	Front shiny	Shiny female
PNG 128x128	PNG 128x128	PNG 128x128	PNG 128x128

`icons`

Front
PNG 40x30

`generation viii`

`icons`

Front	Front female
PNG 68x56	PNG 68x56

`items`

Front
PNG 30x30, 24x24

Thanks

We would like to thank the Smogon community for allowing us to use and serve their custom B&W-style sprites for the Pokemon with IDs greater than 650. Check out their free and open-source Pokemon Battle Simulator at PokÃ©mon Showdown

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