Yellow

At a glance

Release dates

Yellow first released in Japan on 12 Sep 1998, rolling out across all regions over 643 days.

Key innovation

Pikachu follows the player, with adjusted story and trainers.

About Generation I

Where it all began. The original Game Boy titles introduced the world to Pokémon with 151 creatures, turn-based battles, and a link cable trading system that became a cultural phenomenon.

Gym Leaders & Elite Four

The 12 key trainers you battle in Yellow, with their teams, levels. Sprites via Pokémon Showdown.

Brock

Pewter Gym Leader · Kanto

GeodudeLv. 10

OnixLv. 12

Misty

Cerulean Gym Leader · Kanto

StaryuLv. 18

StarmieLv. 21

Lt. Surge

Vermilion Gym Leader · Kanto

RaichuLv. 28

Erika

Celadon Gym Leader · Kanto

TangelaLv. 30

WeepinbellLv. 32

GloomLv. 32

Koga

Fuchsia Gym Leader · Kanto

VenonatLv. 48

VenomothLv. 50

Sabrina

Saffron Gym Leader · Kanto

AbraLv. 50

KadabraLv. 50

AlakazamLv. 50

Blaine

Cinnabar Gym Leader · Kanto

NinetalesLv. 48

RapidashLv. 50

ArcanineLv. 54

Giovanni

Viridian Team Rocket · Kanto

NidorinoLv. 37

DugtrioLv. 50

PersianLv. 53

NidoqueenLv. 53

NidokingLv. 55

RhydonLv. 55

Lorelei

Elite Four · Kanto

CloysterLv. 53

DewgongLv. 54

SlowbroLv. 54

JynxLv. 56

LaprasLv. 56

Bruno

Elite Four Elite Four · Kanto

HitmonchanLv. 55

HitmonleeLv. 55

OnixLv. 56

MachampLv. 58

Agatha

Elite Four · Kanto

HaunterLv. 55

GolbatLv. 56

ArbokLv. 58

GengarLv. 60

Lance

Champion · Johto

DragonairLv. 56

GyaradosLv. 58

AerodactylLv. 60

DragoniteLv. 62