Is the pokedex what lets you see lvls and stats ingame? If so,

>>25816834
The Kids are only driven by their want to have a lasting effect on the world and see wonders the likes of which no mortal on earth ever has or ever will. The only thing holding yourself back is your lack of knowledge, so why not make sure to discover everything out there!

>>25816834
It's a.game mechanic, not something that's supposed to be in universe. JRPG characters don't see giant floating numbers when they hit a monster.

>>25816834
A better question is, why does the Pokedex list real life animal counterparts for Pokemon if real/regular animals don't seem to exist?

How the fuck do they know what a mouse or a dog is? Are the different rats/mice considered to be descendants of the first mouse Pokemon discovered?

>>25816870
Oh boy, this again.

Starting with the third gen, it seems like the dex is something that is given out to every trainer.

>>25816870
>inb4 Indian Elephants

>>25816858
Unlike a typical RPG, Pokémon is not really trying to be immersive. Most of the minor NPCs talk pretty much directly to you, the player, rather than just your character (remember the "Techology is amazing" fat guys). As such it should be assumed that levels are indeed a very real concept, probably even measurable without something sophisticated like a pokédex, simply by eye. Some trainers even openly talk about stuff like exp., others indirectly talk about EV/IVs, etc.

>>25816957
Do npcs actually mention levels? I can't really remember.

>>25817033
They mention everything, including that this is a handheld game.

>>25817041
But is that supposed to be part of the world, and everyone are aware that they're in a game, or is that just one of those wink wink nudge nudge fourth wall breaking moments?

>>25817270
Confirmed. The pokemon world has been and always will be nothing more than a game. You can all go home now.