Building a React Pokémon and Item Browser with Next.js

Posted on Jun 17, 2026 in Computers

Project Structure

This documentation covers the implementation of a Pokémon and Item browser using React, TypeScript, and the PokeAPI.

Core Components

  • PokemonsPage: Fetches and displays a paginated list of Pokémon.
  • ItemsPage: Fetches and displays a paginated list of game items.
  • PokemonCard & ItemCard: Reusable components for displaying entity details.
  • Paginador: A navigation component for handling API pagination.

Implementation Details

The application utilizes useEffect and useState to manage data fetching and loading states. Below are the key modules:

1. Pokémon Page Logic

The PokemonsPage component handles data retrieval from the API, mapping results to individual PokemonCard components.

2. Navigation and Pagination

The Paginador component provides a simple interface to navigate between pages, updating the offset parameter for API requests.

3. Data Models

The types/Pokemon.ts file defines the structure for PokemonT, ItemT, and API response objects to ensure type safety across the application.

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Ensure your API client is correctly configured to handle the base URL for the PokeAPI.