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Pokémon Blue Version

TitlePokémon Blue Version
First release1998
DeveloperGame Freak
PublisherNintendo
PlatformGame Boy
Genresrole-playing video game, turn-based strategy video game, adventure video game
Players1–2 players
Co-opNo
ESRB ratingE Everyone
Releases
Game Boy: 1998-09-28 (NTSC), 1999-10-05 (PAL)

Start in Pallet Town to receive a Pokémon and a Pokédex from Professor Oak. Use turn-based strategy in battles to earn various honors from Gym Leaders and compete in the Pokémon League. This version provides a refined experience with upgraded graphics and sound compared to its predecessors.

Description: REG-Vault, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sources
REG-Vault (gb/pok-mon-blue-version) · last updated 2026-10-29 · descriptions CC BY-SA 4.0
TheGamesDB (2357,98622) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
Image credits
Box art, Screenshots, Logos, Artwork (6): Source: REG-Vault (upstream not stated) · © Nintendo · internal use only. REG-Vault page
Box art (1): Source: TheGamesDB (user-uploaded, NTSC release) · © Nintendo · internal use only. TheGamesDB page
Box art, Screenshots, Logos, Artwork (6): Source: TheGamesDB (user-uploaded) · © Nintendo · internal use only. TheGamesDB page
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