Pokémon: Yellow Version – Special Pikachu Edition

Pokémon: Yellow Version – Special Pikachu Edition
System Game Boy Color
Developer Game Freak
Genre RPG
Series Pokémon Series

A special edition of Pokémon: Red & Blue Version. Inspired by the TV show, you start the game with Pikachu who follows you around rather than travelling in a Poké Ball. You can also find Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle depending on how happy Pikachu is.

Battle graphics have been improved and the game has more support for the Super Game Boy and Game Boy Color palettes. A new Surfing minigame has been added, and you will face Jesse and James of Team Rocket.

Release Information

Region Name Release
Japan ポケットモンスター ピカチュウ Pocket Monster Pikachu 12 Sep 1998
US Pokémon: Yellow Version – Special Pikachu Edition 25 Oct 1999
Europe Pokémon: Yellow Version – Special Pikachu Edition 15 Jun 2000

Re-releases

System Japan U.S. Europe
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console 27 Feb 2016 27 Feb 2016 27 Feb 2016