Version | Pokemon - Red

: To complete the Pokédex, players must trade with Pokémon Blue to obtain exclusive species like Ekans, Arbok, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Scyther, and Electabuzz.

: Originally required a physical Game Link Cable for trading and battling friends. Notable Differences & Legacy Pokemon - Red Version

: A tactical system where Pokémon use up to four moves to defeat opponents. : To complete the Pokédex, players must trade

: Players must defeat eight Gym Leaders to earn badges and challenge the Elite Four. : Players must defeat eight Gym Leaders to

, released in 1998 for the Game Boy, is one of the two original titles that launched the global Pokémon phenomenon. It introduced the foundational mechanics of catching, training, and battling creatures in the Kanto region. Key Gameplay Features

: Features the first generation of Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Mew.