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|debutjp=February 27, 1996
|debutjp=February 27, 1996
|battlearena=[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japanese)]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium (International)]]
|battlearena=[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japanese)]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium (International)]]
|sidegames={{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|Pinball}}, {{pkmn|Snap}}, {{pkmn|Puzzle League}}
|enden=October 15, 2000
|enden=October 15, 2000
|endjp=November 21, 1999
|endjp=November 21, 1999
}}
}}


The '''first generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第一世代|だいいちせだい}}}}''' ''first generation''; '''ポケットモンスター赤・緑シリーズ''' ''Pocket Monsters Red and Green Series'') of [[Pokémon games]] is the initial set of Pokémon games released.
The '''first generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第一世代|だいいちせだい}}}}''' ''first generation''; '''ポケットモンスター赤・緑シリーズ''' ''Pocket Monsters Red and Green Series'') of [[Pokémon games]], commonly referred to by fans as '''Generation I''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|世代|いちせだい}}Ｉ}}''' ''Generation I''), is the initial set of Pokémon games released.


This generation started with the Japanese games {{game|Red and Green|s}}, later joined by {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}. These three games were combined into the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. The special edition {{v2|Yellow}} was later released as well. Two [[side series|side games]] were also released: the {{jap|Pokémon Stadium|Japan-only Pokémon Stadium}} and its sequel, released internationally as {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}.
This generation started with the Japanese games {{game|Red and Green|s}}, later joined by {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}. These three games were combined into the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. The special edition {{v2|Yellow}} was later released as well. Two [[side series|side games]] were also released: the {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium|Japan-only Pokémon Stadium}} and its sequel, released internationally as {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}.


==Terminology==
==Terminology==
The Japanese name 「'''ポケットモンスター赤・緑シリーズ'''」 (''Pocket Monsters Red and Green Series'') has been used in the pokemon.co.jp website, referring to the games [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]], {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}}, and {{pkmn|Stadium (English)}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021119091227/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/akamidori/index.html Pocket Monsters Red and Green Series - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208103715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/index.html Games - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203084135/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/list/index.html Game List - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref>
The Japanese name 「'''ポケットモンスター赤・緑シリーズ'''」 (''Pocket Monsters Red and Green Series'') has been used in the pokemon.co.jp website, referring to the games [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]], {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}}, and {{pkmn|Stadium (English)}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021119091227/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/akamidori/index.html Pocket Monsters Red and Green Series - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208103715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/index.html Games - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203084135/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/list/index.html Game List - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref>


Although the term "Generation I" is usually considered {{appendix|fan terminology}}, it was used in the cast commentary for the ''[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|Detective Pikachu]]'' film, and the subtitles give the Roman-numeral form.
Although the term "Generation I" is usually considered {{appendix|fan terminology}}, it was used in the cast commentary for {{DetPikMov}}, and the subtitles give the Roman-numeral form.


==History==
==History==
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Generation I introduced the first [[region]] to the Pokémon series, which, though unnamed in the original English games, is named in Japanese as Kanto, after the {{wp|Kanto|region of Japan it is based on}}. The name has since passed into English, first being used in [[Super Smash Bros.]], and subsequently being noted in all games since.
Generation I introduced the first [[region]] to the Pokémon series, which, though unnamed in the original English games, is named in Japanese as Kanto, after the {{wp|Kanto|region of Japan it is based on}}. The name has since passed into English, first being used in [[Super Smash Bros.]], and subsequently being noted in all games since.


====Starter Pokémon====
====First partner Pokémon====
At the outset of the player's journey, he will have no Pokémon on hand, and venturing outside of [[Pallet Town]] is impossible, as [[Professor Oak]] will stop him and bring him back to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]], where three Pokémon await both the player and his rival.
At the outset of the player's journey, he will have no Pokémon on hand, and venturing outside of [[Pallet Town]] is impossible, as [[Professor Oak]] will stop him and bring him back to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]], where three Pokémon await both the player and his rival.


The starters of the Kanto region began the recurring three-type trio of {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, with the player's choice being between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}. Much as in later generations as well, the [[rival]] will choose whichever of the three has the type that is super effective against that of the player.
The first partner Pokémon of the Kanto region began the recurring three-type trio of {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, with the player's choice being between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}. Much as in later generations as well, the [[rival]] will choose whichever of the three has the type that is super effective against that of the player.


The choice of a starter can make the beginning few [[Gym]]s change in difficulty, but it does not affect much in the long run aside from the rival's party. Bulbasaur is known by many to be the easiest to start with, as its Grass-type weakens the first two Gyms and resists the attacks of the third. Squirtle is known as the second easiest, as Water types also weaken the first Gym; however, it can prove difficult mid-game if the player has not caught a Pokémon that can resist the later Gyms. Charmander is widely regarded as the hardest of the trio, as Fire-type moves do little damage against the first two Gyms' Pokémon, and there are few opportunities to capture a Pokémon that can counterbalance its weaknesses against the first several Gyms.
The choice of a first partner Pokémon can make the beginning few [[Gym]]s change in difficulty, but it does not affect much in the long run aside from the rival's party. Bulbasaur is known by many to be the easiest to start with, as its Grass-type weakens the first two Gyms and resists the attacks of the third. Squirtle is known as the second easiest, as Water types also weaken the first Gym; however, it can prove difficult mid-game if the player has not caught a Pokémon that can resist the later Gyms. Charmander is widely regarded as the hardest of the trio, as Fire-type moves do little damage against the first two Gyms' Pokémon, and there are few opportunities to capture a Pokémon that can counterbalance its weaknesses against the first several Gyms.


{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
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Some aspects introduced in this generation are found in every generation since, unless otherwise stated:
Some aspects introduced in this generation are found in every generation since, unless otherwise stated:


* The choice between three [[starter Pokémon]] that have {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}} as their primary types.
* The choice between three [[first partner Pokémon]] that have {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}} as their primary types.
* A [[Pokémon Professor]] named after a tree who gives the starter Pokémon and a [[Pokédex]] to the {{player}}.
* A [[Pokémon Professor]] named after a tree who gives the first partner Pokémon and a [[Pokédex]] to the {{player}}.
* A [[villainous team]] serving as the main antagonists of the game.
* A [[villainous team]] serving as the main antagonists of the game.
* A [[rival]] who starts their journey at the same time as the player, and is fought multiple times throughout the game. Some later games include more than one rival.
* A [[rival]] who starts their journey at the same time as the player, and is fought multiple times throughout the game. Some later games include more than one rival.
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* 15 [[type]]s. Other types were introduced in later generations.
* 15 [[type]]s. Other types were introduced in later generations.
* [[:Category:Generation I moves|165 moves]]. Other moves were introduced in later generations.
* [[:Category:Generation I moves|165 moves]]. Other moves were introduced in later generations.
* A prototype of the [[friendship]] system was introduced in {{game|Yellow}}, which only worked on the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} the {{player}} {{pkmn2|starter|started with}} (or any Pikachu with the same [[original Trainer]] and original Trainer ID as the player). In [[Generation II]], the friendship system was expanded to cover all Pokémon.
* A prototype of the [[friendship]] system was introduced in {{game|Yellow}}, which only worked on the player's {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} (specifically, any Pikachu with the same [[Original Trainer]] and Trainer ID as the Yellow player). In [[Generation II]], the friendship system was expanded to cover all Pokémon.


Some aspects introduced in this generation have been revised since:
Some aspects introduced in this generation have been revised since:
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| style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Green}}
| style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Green}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow}}
|-
|-
| width="5px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Japanese RedTitle SGB.png]]
| width="5px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Japanese RedTitle SGB.png]]
| width="5px" style="background: #{{green color}};" | [[File:Japanese GreenTitle SGB.png]]
| width="5px" style="background: #{{green color}};" | [[File:Japanese GreenTitle SGB.png]]
| width="5px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Japanese BlueTitle SGB.png]]
| width="5px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Japanese BlueTitle SGB.png]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center;  background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow}}
|-
| width="5px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Japanese YellowTitle SGB.png]]
| width="5px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Japanese YellowTitle SGB.png]]
|}
|}
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** Generation I is the only generation in which the total number of moves is greater than the total number of Pokémon.
** Generation I is the only generation in which the total number of moves is greater than the total number of Pokémon.
* As far as release dates go, Generation I is the shortest generation in North America, partly due to the fact that Red and Blue were not released until 1998, while in Japan, they were released in 1996, and their successors, Gold and Silver, were released closer together, in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in North America. As the rest of the world's releases are more similar to the North American releases than the Japanese releases, it is also the shortest generation worldwide<!--but don't take my word for it; do the calculations yourself!-->.
* As far as release dates go, Generation I is the shortest generation in North America, partly due to the fact that Red and Blue were not released until 1998, while in Japan, they were released in 1996, and their successors, Gold and Silver, were released closer together, in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in North America. As the rest of the world's releases are more similar to the North American releases than the Japanese releases, it is also the shortest generation worldwide<!--but don't take my word for it; do the calculations yourself!-->.
* Generation I has the highest number of [[glitch Pokémon]] known to be obtainable without the use of an external device.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Generation I had the most extra space in the Pokémon Storage System if the {{player}} captures one of each Pokémon, with 240 spots available for 151 Pokémon, therefore leaving 89 extra spots.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Generation I had the most extra space in the Pokémon Storage System if the {{player}} captures one of each Pokémon, with 240 spots available for 151 Pokémon, therefore leaving 89 extra spots.
* Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Generation I was the only generation not to feature the paired versions' mascots on the title screens, but instead included the first evolutionary stages of two starter Pokémon.
* Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Generation I was the only generation not to feature the paired versions' mascots on the title screens, but instead included the first evolutionary stages of two first partner Pokémon.
* Generation I is the only generation in which:
* Generation I is the only generation in which:
** The player character cannot be female, although [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Female player character|evidence suggests plans]] for an intended female player character.
** The player character cannot be female, although [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Female player character|evidence suggests plans]] for an intended female player character.
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{{Core series}}
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{{Project Games notice}}


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