Pokémon · Game Boy era
The games
Every classic-era Pokémon game worth playing on original hardware, with honest overviews and practical tips. Text only, no official sprites or box art.
All games
Pokémon Red
Game Boy · Gen 1
Pokémon Blue
Game Boy · Gen 1
Pokémon Yellow
Game Boy (colours on Game Boy Color) · Gen 1
Pokémon Gold
Game Boy / Game Boy Color · Gen 2
Pokémon Silver
Game Boy / Game Boy Color · Gen 2
Pokémon Crystal
Game Boy Color only · Gen 2
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Game Boy Color
Pokémon Pinball
Game Boy Color
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
Game Boy Color
Releases at a glance
Japan only
Never localisedPocket Monsters Red
1996One of the two original Japanese releases that launched the series.
Pocket Monsters Green
1996The Japanese counterpart to Red; its sprites later became the Western 'Blue'.
Pocket Monsters Blue
1996A later Japanese premium release with improved sprites, sold via mail order.
Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!
2001The Japan-only sequel to the Trading Card Game video game.