
Generation I · Kanto
Yellow
Anime-inspired retelling with Pikachu as a partner.
At a glance
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo
Platform
Game Boy
First released
12 Sep 1998 (Japan)
Genre
Role-playing game
Generation
Gen I · Kanto
Release dates
Yellow first released in Japan on 12 Sep 1998, rolling out across all regions over 643 days.
🇯🇵First
Japan
12 Sep 1998
🇦🇺+356 days
Australia
3 Sep 1999
🇺🇸+402 days
North America
19 Oct 1999
🇪🇺+643 days
Europe
16 Jun 2000
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