alternatively called "Shogakukan Learning Magazine," "Shogakukan Study Magazine," "Shogakukan Elementary Magazine," grade-specific versions of "Shogakukan Elementary School X Year," or combinations thereof
These are a set of separate monthly magazines catering to specific elementary grades, from kindergarten to 6th grade, consisting of educational content and activities, manga, promotional articles/items, and more. Some content is grade-specific while others may be included across all grades, but all is written to the expected reading level. Magazine subscribers are automatically moved to the next grade's magazine at the end of the school year.
Pokémon content in these magazines includes articles, freebies, and mange; the latter includes the following series:
the Pokémon 4-koma Encyclopedia series, by Takahiro Yamashita, First - Fifth Year magazines from 1997 to ~2010
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All, by Miho Asada, First - Fourth Year magazines from Apr 1998 to Mar 2002
Pokémon Colosseum: Snatcher Leo, by Suigun Oouchi, Second - Third Year magazines from Jan 2003 to Mar 2003
Pokémon Try Adventure, by Miho Asada, Third Year magazine from Apr 2009 to Mar 2011
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7, by Miho Asada, Second - Third Year magazines in 2008 (this series would be moved to another magazine where it finished in 2009)
The various editions (organized by school grade; noncomprehensive) are as follows:
| Grade | First Issue | Final Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Study Magazine Kindergarten | 1982 | |
| Entrance Preparation for Elementary School 1st Year |
1982
(non-monthly special issues included with Study Magazine Kindergarten) |
|
| Elementary School First Year (Monthly) | 1925 | 2006 |
| Elementary School First Year (Quarterly) | 2006 | |
| Elementary School Second Year | 1925 | Combined Feb/March 2017 issue, released Dec 26, 2016 |
| Elementary School Third Year | 1925 | March 2012 issue, released Feb 3, 2012 |
| Elementary School Fourth Year | 1924 | March 2012 issue, released Feb 3, 2012 |
| Elementary School Fifth Year | 1922 | Combined Feb/March 2010 issue, released Dec 6, 2009 |
| Elementary School Sixth Year | 1922 | Combined Feb/March 2010 issue, released Dec 6, 2009 |
| Elementary School Eighth Year (Annual) | Feb 15 , 2017 | |
| note: Despite the name, Elementary School Eighth Year is not intended for 8th grade reader, but instead for First - Sixth grades. | ||