Generation IKantoGame BoyRed / Green / Blue / Yellow

Pokémon Green Differences

Japan-only Green context, original sprites, bugs, wild availability, and historical notes.

Japan-only original version

Pokémon Green is the original Japanese counterpart to Pokémon Red. It was not released internationally, and most English players should use Red/Blue/Yellow unless they specifically want Japanese Green differences.

Japan-only original version; it was not released internationally as Pokémon Green.
Paired with Japanese Red, not international Pokémon Blue.
Uses original early sprites and earlier software behavior than the later Japanese Blue / international releases.

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FAQ

Was Pokémon Green released in English?

No. Pokémon Green was a Japan-only original version and should not be treated as an international English release.

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