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# nuzlocke-tracker-k5lm
title: Initial Game Data Seeding
status: completed
type: task
priority: normal
created_at: 2026-02-04T15:44:12Z
updated_at: 2026-02-05T13:37:50Z
parent: nuzlocke-tracker-f5ob
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Create seed data for the database with initial games, routes, and Pokémon.

## Checklist
- [x] Research and compile data for MVP games:
  - [x] Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen (Gen 3 Kanto remakes - popular for Nuzlockes)
  - [x] Pokémon Emerald (Gen 3 Hoenn)
  - [x] Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver (Gen 4 Johto remakes)
- [x] For each game, gather:
  - [x] All routes/areas in progression order
  - [x] Available wild Pokémon per route
  - [x] Encounter methods (grass, surf, fish, etc.)
- [x] Create seed scripts/migrations to populate database
- [x] Include Pokémon base data (national dex, names, types, sprite URLs)
- [x] Document data sources for attribution
- [x] Curate route ordering to match game progression — split to nuzlocke-tracker-j28y

## Notes
- Admin panel allows adding more games later
- Focus on accuracy for the 3 MVP games

## Data Sources
- Game data (routes, encounters, Pokemon): [PokeAPI](https://pokeapi.co/) via [pokebase](https://github.com/PokeAPI/pokebase) Python wrapper
- Sprites: [PokeAPI/sprites](https://github.com/PokeAPI/sprites) on GitHub