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|release_date_ja=December 1996 to January 1997 <small>(Game Boy, mail release)</small><ref name="Lava"/><br>June 13, 1997 to August 31, 1997 <small>(Game Boy, mail re-release)</small><ref name="1997 re-release">[https://web.archive.org/web/19970707185911/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM ポケットモンスター・ブルーバージョン再販中！！] (Pokémon Blue Version Re-Release!!)</ref><br>October 10, 1999 <small>(Game Boy, {{wp|retail}})</small><ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" /><br>February 27, 2016 <small>(3DS VC)</small><br><small>(Note: October 15, 1996 is claimed to be Pokémon Blue's Japanese release date according to some official sources,<ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" /> but this was simply the date when the still unreleased game was announced on {{wp|CoroCoro Comic|CoroCoro}} magazine<ref name="Lava"/>)</small> | |release_date_ja=December 1996 to January 1997 <small>(Game Boy, mail release)</small><ref name="Lava"/><br>June 13, 1997 to August 31, 1997 <small>(Game Boy, mail re-release)</small><ref name="1997 re-release">[https://web.archive.org/web/19970707185911/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM ポケットモンスター・ブルーバージョン再販中！！] (Pokémon Blue Version Re-Release!!)</ref><br>October 10, 1999 <small>(Game Boy, {{wp|retail}})</small><ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" /><br>February 27, 2016 <small>(3DS VC)</small><br><small>(Note: October 15, 1996 is claimed to be Pokémon Blue's Japanese release date according to some official sources,<ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" /> but this was simply the date when the still unreleased game was announced on {{wp|CoroCoro Comic|CoroCoro}} magazine<ref name="Lava"/>)</small> | ||
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|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-blue/ The Pokémon Company] <small>(Game Boy)</small><br>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/VCAMAP/ The Pokémon Company] <small>(Virtual Console)</small><br>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/apej/ Nintendo] <small>(Game Boy)</small><br>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000038656 Nintendo] <small>(Virtual Console)</small> | |website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-blue/ The Pokémon Company] <small>(Game Boy)</small><br>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/VCAMAP/ The Pokémon Company] <small>(Virtual Console)</small><br>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/apej/ Nintendo] <small>(Game Boy)</small><br>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000038656 Nintendo] <small>(Virtual Console)</small> | ||
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'''Pokémon Blue Version''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター 青}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Blue'') is the third [[core series]] [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] for [[Game Boy]]. | '''Pokémon Blue Version''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター 青}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Blue'') is the third [[core series]] [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] for the [[Game Boy]]. | ||
This game was announced on October 15, 1996, | This game was announced on October 15, 1996, via the {{wp|cover date|cover-dated}} November 1996 issue of {{wp|CoroCoro Comic}}. It was was originally [[#Release|released]] by mail in early December 1996 to those who had requested it using an application form included with this specific issue of CoroCoro. | ||
The game was originally released to celebrate 1 million sales of Pokémon Red and Green. It was later re-released (again as mail order) in 1997 to celebrate 4 million sales of Red, Green, and Blue combined, and then was ultimately released to general {{wp|retail}} on October 10, 1999. | The game was originally released to celebrate 1 million sales of Pokémon Red and Green. It was later re-released (again as mail order) in 1997 to celebrate 4 million sales of Red, Green, and Blue combined, and then was ultimately released to general {{wp|retail}} on October 10, 1999. | ||
In Japan, Pokémon Blue is a minor revision of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, which were released earlier in the same year. It was thus the first [[core series| | In Japan, Pokémon Blue is a minor revision of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, which were released earlier in the same year. It was thus the first [[core series|upper version]] in the core series Pokémon games. Fixes in the game include a graphics upgrade, as well as the removal of several known glitches that had been found in the original pair. Outside of Japan, the pair of games {{game|Red and Blue|s}} was released with the same [[wild Pokémon]] and [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] as Japanese Red and Green, with the graphics and game engine from Japanese Blue. | ||
The game | The game was available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] in Japan between the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] on February 27, 2016, and the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
Much as would become standard for solitary versions, {{player}}s follow the plot of the previous two games. Like in Red and Green, the player starts in [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Kanto|Kanto region]], receiving a [[ | Much as would become standard for solitary versions, {{player}}s follow the plot of the previous two games. Like in Red and Green, the player starts in [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Kanto|Kanto region]], receiving a [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]]. As before, the choices are {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, and the {{ga|Blue|rival}} chooses the first partner Pokémon that is super effective against the player's first partner Pokémon. | ||
Once more, the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Kanto are [[Brock]], [[Misty]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Erika]], [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]], [[Blaine]], and [[Giovanni]], while the [[Elite Four]] are [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], [[Agatha]], and [[Lance]], with {{ga|Blue|the rival}} still in the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s place. | Once more, the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Kanto are [[Brock]], [[Misty]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Erika]], [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]], [[Blaine]], and [[Giovanni]], while the [[Elite Four]] are [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], [[Agatha]], and [[Lance]], with {{ga|Blue|the rival}} still in the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s place. | ||
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** {{p|Psyduck}} and {{p|Golduck}} do not appear on land inside the [[Seafoam Islands]], but Psyduck can still be encountered by fishing at various locations. | ** {{p|Psyduck}} and {{p|Golduck}} do not appear on land inside the [[Seafoam Islands]], but Psyduck can still be encountered by fishing at various locations. | ||
* [[HP Up]] is now sold at the [[Celadon Department Store]]. | * [[HP Up]] is now sold at the [[Celadon Department Store]]. | ||
* The concept of [[Mythical Pokémon]] was introduced in this game, as seen in {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Dratini}}'s Japanese Pokédex entries. However, Mew is called a "mirage" instead in the English {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, since those games predated the English [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|separation between Legendary and Mythical]]. | |||
* A small number of glitches were fixed: | * A small number of glitches were fixed: | ||
** A glitch that allows the player to surf from the top of a cliff was removed. | ** A glitch that allows the player to surf from the top of a cliff was removed. | ||
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Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully {{OBP|Character encoding|Generation I|encodes}} both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed. | Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully {{OBP|Character encoding|Generation I|encodes}} both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed. | ||
Pokémon Blue is compatible with {{ | Pokémon Blue is compatible with {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Pokémon Stadium 2}} (released as Pokémon Stadium in English), and {{pkmn|Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver}} (released as Pokémon Stadium 2 in English). While link battles are not possible directly between Pokémon Blue and the Generation II games, a player may challenge a Generation II game using Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver. | ||
===Virtual Console=== | ===Virtual Console=== | ||
The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication. | The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication. | ||
Using [[Poké Transporter]], the entirety of Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to | Using [[Poké Transporter]], the entirety of Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to {{g|Bank}} (regardless of language), from where they can be withdrawn in the [[Generation VII]] core series games. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] release can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I and II core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue. | The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] release can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I and II core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue. | ||
Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to | Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to {{g|Bank}}, from which they can be withdrawn in the [[Generation VII]] core series games. | ||
The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing. | The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing. | ||
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B retail flyer back.jpg|Back of Japanese flyer | B retail flyer back.jpg|Back of Japanese flyer | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Virtual Console | ===Virtual Console icons=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Blue VC JP icon.png|Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console icon | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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** The man who trades the {{player}} an {{p|Electrode}} on [[Cinnabar Island]] claims that the {{p|Raichu}} he received "went and [[Evolution|evolved]]". As Raichu does not have an evolved form, this is not possible. However, in the context of Japanese Pokémon Blue, it makes sense as the player trades away a {{p|Kadabra}}, which evolves through trade, for a {{p|Graveler}}. | ** The man who trades the {{player}} an {{p|Electrode}} on [[Cinnabar Island]] claims that the {{p|Raichu}} he received "went and [[Evolution|evolved]]". As Raichu does not have an evolved form, this is not possible. However, in the context of Japanese Pokémon Blue, it makes sense as the player trades away a {{p|Kadabra}}, which evolves through trade, for a {{p|Graveler}}. | ||
** The old man who trades the player a {{p|Jynx}} in [[Cerulean City]] claims that the {{p|Poliwhirl}} he received "went and evolved". As Poliwhirl cannot evolve via [[trade]] in [[Generation I]], this is not possible. However, in the context of Japanese Pokémon Blue, the old man trades away a {{p|Haunter}} for a {{p|Machoke}}, which does evolve through trade. | ** The old man who trades the player a {{p|Jynx}} in [[Cerulean City]] claims that the {{p|Poliwhirl}} he received "went and evolved". As Poliwhirl cannot evolve via [[trade]] in [[Generation I]], this is not possible. However, in the context of Japanese Pokémon Blue, the old man trades away a {{p|Haunter}} for a {{p|Machoke}}, which does evolve through trade. | ||
* Pokémon Blue (Japanese) and | * Pokémon Blue (Japanese) and {{game|Yellow}} are the only [[core series]] games where no [[item]] was introduced. | ||
* This is the only [[Generation I]] core series game in which neither {{p|Seel}} nor {{p|Dewgong}} is available through an [[in-game trade]]. | * This is the only [[Generation I]] core series game in which neither {{p|Seel}} nor {{p|Dewgong}} is available through an [[in-game trade]]. | ||
* Due to [[List of graphical quirks (Generation I)#Purple Jigglypuff oversight|an oversight]], Jigglypuff appears purple (instead of pink) in the battle against Gengar at the game intro. This is a leftover from the battle between two purple Pokémon (Gengar vs. Nidorino) in the earlier games {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | * Due to [[List of graphical quirks (Generation I)#Purple Jigglypuff oversight|an oversight]], Jigglypuff appears purple (instead of pink) in the battle against Gengar at the game intro. This is a leftover from the battle between two purple Pokémon (Gengar vs. Nidorino) in the earlier games {{game|Red and Green|s}}. | ||
* Sales of this game combined with | * Sales of this game combined with {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Green, the Japanese version of Pokémon Red}}, and {{game|Red and Blue|s|the English versions of Pokémon Red and Blue}} exceed 31 million units, making these the highest selling Pokémon games as well as the only games in the series to exceed 30 million units. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Core series}} | {{Core series}} | ||
{{Project Games notice}} | {{Project Games notice}} | ||