Generation IKantoGame BoyRed / Green / Blue / Yellow

Pokémon Yellow Walkthrough

A revised Gen I Kanto adventure with Pikachu as the starter, anime-inspired events, changed encounters, and updated trainer teams.

Special Pikachu Edition inspired by the Pokémon anime and released after Red/Green/Blue.

This page is a version-specific landing page. It does not duplicate the full Kanto walkthrough; use the shared Gen I guide for route-by-route progression.

Open Shared Walkthrough

Use the single shared Kanto walkthrough with version-aware notes.

Compare Version Differences

See how Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow differ historically and mechanically.

Exclusive Pokémon

Check version availability and trade planning notes.

Key Differences

Pikachu is the fixed starter and follows the player.

Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle can be obtained as gifts during the story.

Trainer teams, wild availability, and several story beats differ from Red/Green/Blue.

Version Pokémon Notes

Notes

Use Yellow-specific notes in the shared walkthrough for starter, encounter, and trainer differences.

Yellow is the best Gen I version for players who want the anime-inspired Pikachu experience.

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