PokeAPI / PokeAPI/api-data

Missing Alternate Language information such as pokedex descriptions for newer mons

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Description

id like to see and copy what all the pokedex descriptions from other languages exist for mons like wyrdeer or gen 8 mons, but all I can find is their english entries, is there any plan on adding alternate language texts to pokeapi for the newer mons?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the repository's static JSON data and JSON Schema for Pokémon entries and checking how language variants are represented. Confirm which newer Pokémon lack alternate-language descriptions and define completion as adding available translations consistently; the issue does not identify source files or tests.

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Domain
localization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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