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A set of action role-playing/digital pet games by Gamefreak for the Game Boy, and the first generation of Pokémon games. First released in 1996 as 'Pocket Monsters Red and Green' and later 'Pocket Monsters Blue' in Japan, it re-released in 1998 outside of Japan as Pokémon Red Version and Blue Version. 'Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition' was also made as a tie-in to the anime series.

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“Don’t throw the game, throw POKéBALLs instead!”?

The original Pokémon Red and Blue games feature a sign that says Don’t throw the game, throw POKéBALLs instead! There’s a video of this sign on YouTube: I have never ...
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Do we know how a Kanto Pokémon journey is for a non-protagonist?

Do we have an idea about what the Kanto Pokémon league challenge would look like for a non-protagonist — i.e., just a regular trainer in the Pokémon world? To highlight just one point — in the story ...
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What is Werster referring to when he says "And I got trips on my money" at the end of a Pokemon Blue run?

Can be seen in this video at 05:49: What was Werster talking about? Was there some sort of bet involved with someone else?
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Is there a difference between a Pokemon being nicknamed when caught vs the Name Rater?

If I looked into the game's code and/or a save game, is it possible to tell the difference between a Pokemon renamed using the Name Rater, and a Pokemon named right after catching it? It may seem ...
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How do I get past Lavender town in Pokemon Blue?

I'm currently stuck in Lavender Town, with no Poke flute or Ghost scope. I have tried every direction to get back but I can't find one.
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If there is a limited amount of trainers you can battle, how would you get money once you bet all of them? [duplicate]

In the first generation of pokemon games, you can't do a rematch on trainers you have beat during the course of the game. Since you only get money by fighting trainers, how are you supposed to get ...
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Is it possible to stop a Pokemon evolving via trade in Gen 1?

If I level up a Pokemon and it's about to evolve, I can hold down B to stop it. What about if I trade Kadabra, Graveler, Machoke or Haunter? Can I stop them from evolving when I trade them somehow? I ...
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What does Diglett scratch with?

Diglett and Dugtrio learn Scratch and Slash in gen 1. What should we suppose they are slashing with? Do the parts of them inside the hole look like little moles? Is there some depiction in the anime ...
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What's up with Geodude's gen 1 moveset?

I read on pokemondb.com that in gen 1 Geodude learns Defence Curl, Harden, Self Destruct and Explosion. This seems like a strange combination of moves to me, and I have two questions. Harden and ...
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How much do encounter rates vary by location when fishing?

I've had a go the old rod in Pokémon blue in a couple of locations. It appears to me that it's only possible to catch Magikarp with this rod, is that true? In general, including with the good rod and ...
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What evidence shows that Mr. Fuji is the same person as Dr. Fuji?

A common fan theory about the generation 1 games is that Team Rocket's actions were all I cannot recall the details, but I recall that this theory hinges on Mr. Fuji and Dr. Fuji being the same ...
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What do we know about how NPC move choice is randomized?

What do we know about how NPC move choice is randomized? I know we know a lot about overworld stuff like when random encounters happen... If it's the same in FireRed and LeafGreen as it is in Red/Blue/...
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What's the fastest (earliest) way to catch Mew in Pokemon Blue/Red?

Multiple glitches for catching Mew without a GameShark have been discovered in the past 20+ years. Of these, which is the fastest (meaning, which one catches Mew the earliest in the game), and how is ...
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Weird white lines on my Gameboy screen

So, today I was playing the game Pokemon Red on my Nintendo Gameboy and I went to the Pokemon Center to heal my Pokemon, and then go to the pc to check my other Pokemon. When I got to the pc, I ...
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Can you transfer GB(C) Pokemon from Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal to their respective 3DS Virtual Console counterparts? [duplicate]

Like the title suggests, I am wondering if there is any way to transfer my beloved Pokemon from the Gen 1/2 games to the VC games so I can get them to Bank, Home, and eventually Let's Go, Sw/Sh, and ...
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