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The original 151 Pokémon list

Every one of the original 151 Pokémon from Red, Blue and Yellow, in Pokédex order with their original Gen 1 types, plus the starters, legendaries, version exclusives and fun facts every 90s kid should know.

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By The 90s Trends TeamUpdated 6 min read

The complete original 151 Pokémon list

Search by name or number, or tap a type to filter. Pixel sprites are from FireRed and LeafGreen, the Game Boy Advance remakes of Red and Green.

Showing all 151

  1. #001Bulbasaur pixel spriteBulbasaurGrassPoison
  2. #002Ivysaur pixel spriteIvysaurGrassPoison
  3. #003Venusaur pixel spriteVenusaurGrassPoison
  4. #004Charmander pixel spriteCharmanderFire
  5. #005Charmeleon pixel spriteCharmeleonFire
  6. #006Charizard pixel spriteCharizardFireFlying
  7. #007Squirtle pixel spriteSquirtleWater
  8. #008Wartortle pixel spriteWartortleWater
  9. #009Blastoise pixel spriteBlastoiseWater
  10. #010Caterpie pixel spriteCaterpieBug
  11. #011Metapod pixel spriteMetapodBug
  12. #012Butterfree pixel spriteButterfreeBugFlying
  13. #013Weedle pixel spriteWeedleBugPoison
  14. #014Kakuna pixel spriteKakunaBugPoison
  15. #015Beedrill pixel spriteBeedrillBugPoison
  16. #016Pidgey pixel spritePidgeyNormalFlying
  17. #017Pidgeotto pixel spritePidgeottoNormalFlying
  18. #018Pidgeot pixel spritePidgeotNormalFlying
  19. #019Rattata pixel spriteRattataNormal
  20. #020Raticate pixel spriteRaticateNormal
  21. #021Spearow pixel spriteSpearowNormalFlying
  22. #022Fearow pixel spriteFearowNormalFlying
  23. #023Ekans pixel spriteEkansPoison
  24. #024Arbok pixel spriteArbokPoison
  25. #025Pikachu pixel spritePikachuElectric
  26. #026Raichu pixel spriteRaichuElectric
  27. #027Sandshrew pixel spriteSandshrewGround
  28. #028Sandslash pixel spriteSandslashGround
  29. #029Nidoran♀ pixel spriteNidoran♀Poison
  30. #030Nidorina pixel spriteNidorinaPoison
  31. #031Nidoqueen pixel spriteNidoqueenPoisonGround
  32. #032Nidoran♂ pixel spriteNidoran♂Poison
  33. #033Nidorino pixel spriteNidorinoPoison
  34. #034Nidoking pixel spriteNidokingPoisonGround
  35. #035Clefairy pixel spriteClefairyNormal
  36. #036Clefable pixel spriteClefableNormal
  37. #037Vulpix pixel spriteVulpixFire
  38. #038Ninetales pixel spriteNinetalesFire
  39. #039Jigglypuff pixel spriteJigglypuffNormal
  40. #040Wigglytuff pixel spriteWigglytuffNormal
  41. #041Zubat pixel spriteZubatPoisonFlying
  42. #042Golbat pixel spriteGolbatPoisonFlying
  43. #043Oddish pixel spriteOddishGrassPoison
  44. #044Gloom pixel spriteGloomGrassPoison
  45. #045Vileplume pixel spriteVileplumeGrassPoison
  46. #046Paras pixel spriteParasBugGrass
  47. #047Parasect pixel spriteParasectBugGrass
  48. #048Venonat pixel spriteVenonatBugPoison
  49. #049Venomoth pixel spriteVenomothBugPoison
  50. #050Diglett pixel spriteDiglettGround
  51. #051Dugtrio pixel spriteDugtrioGround
  52. #052Meowth pixel spriteMeowthNormal
  53. #053Persian pixel spritePersianNormal
  54. #054Psyduck pixel spritePsyduckWater
  55. #055Golduck pixel spriteGolduckWater
  56. #056Mankey pixel spriteMankeyFighting
  57. #057Primeape pixel spritePrimeapeFighting
  58. #058Growlithe pixel spriteGrowlitheFire
  59. #059Arcanine pixel spriteArcanineFire
  60. #060Poliwag pixel spritePoliwagWater
  61. #061Poliwhirl pixel spritePoliwhirlWater
  62. #062Poliwrath pixel spritePoliwrathWaterFighting
  63. #063Abra pixel spriteAbraPsychic
  64. #064Kadabra pixel spriteKadabraPsychic
  65. #065Alakazam pixel spriteAlakazamPsychic
  66. #066Machop pixel spriteMachopFighting
  67. #067Machoke pixel spriteMachokeFighting
  68. #068Machamp pixel spriteMachampFighting
  69. #069Bellsprout pixel spriteBellsproutGrassPoison
  70. #070Weepinbell pixel spriteWeepinbellGrassPoison
  71. #071Victreebel pixel spriteVictreebelGrassPoison
  72. #072Tentacool pixel spriteTentacoolWaterPoison
  73. #073Tentacruel pixel spriteTentacruelWaterPoison
  74. #074Geodude pixel spriteGeodudeRockGround
  75. #075Graveler pixel spriteGravelerRockGround
  76. #076Golem pixel spriteGolemRockGround
  77. #077Ponyta pixel spritePonytaFire
  78. #078Rapidash pixel spriteRapidashFire
  79. #079Slowpoke pixel spriteSlowpokeWaterPsychic
  80. #080Slowbro pixel spriteSlowbroWaterPsychic
  81. #081Magnemite pixel spriteMagnemiteElectric
  82. #082Magneton pixel spriteMagnetonElectric
  83. #083Farfetch'd pixel spriteFarfetch'dNormalFlying
  84. #084Doduo pixel spriteDoduoNormalFlying
  85. #085Dodrio pixel spriteDodrioNormalFlying
  86. #086Seel pixel spriteSeelWater
  87. #087Dewgong pixel spriteDewgongWaterIce
  88. #088Grimer pixel spriteGrimerPoison
  89. #089Muk pixel spriteMukPoison
  90. #090Shellder pixel spriteShellderWater
  91. #091Cloyster pixel spriteCloysterWaterIce
  92. #092Gastly pixel spriteGastlyGhostPoison
  93. #093Haunter pixel spriteHaunterGhostPoison
  94. #094Gengar pixel spriteGengarGhostPoison
  95. #095Onix pixel spriteOnixRockGround
  96. #096Drowzee pixel spriteDrowzeePsychic
  97. #097Hypno pixel spriteHypnoPsychic
  98. #098Krabby pixel spriteKrabbyWater
  99. #099Kingler pixel spriteKinglerWater
  100. #100Voltorb pixel spriteVoltorbElectric
  101. #101Electrode pixel spriteElectrodeElectric
  102. #102Exeggcute pixel spriteExeggcuteGrassPsychic
  103. #103Exeggutor pixel spriteExeggutorGrassPsychic
  104. #104Cubone pixel spriteCuboneGround
  105. #105Marowak pixel spriteMarowakGround
  106. #106Hitmonlee pixel spriteHitmonleeFighting
  107. #107Hitmonchan pixel spriteHitmonchanFighting
  108. #108Lickitung pixel spriteLickitungNormal
  109. #109Koffing pixel spriteKoffingPoison
  110. #110Weezing pixel spriteWeezingPoison
  111. #111Rhyhorn pixel spriteRhyhornGroundRock
  112. #112Rhydon pixel spriteRhydonGroundRock
  113. #113Chansey pixel spriteChanseyNormal
  114. #114Tangela pixel spriteTangelaGrass
  115. #115Kangaskhan pixel spriteKangaskhanNormal
  116. #116Horsea pixel spriteHorseaWater
  117. #117Seadra pixel spriteSeadraWater
  118. #118Goldeen pixel spriteGoldeenWater
  119. #119Seaking pixel spriteSeakingWater
  120. #120Staryu pixel spriteStaryuWater
  121. #121Starmie pixel spriteStarmieWaterPsychic
  122. #122Mr. Mime pixel spriteMr. MimePsychic
  123. #123Scyther pixel spriteScytherBugFlying
  124. #124Jynx pixel spriteJynxIcePsychic
  125. #125Electabuzz pixel spriteElectabuzzElectric
  126. #126Magmar pixel spriteMagmarFire
  127. #127Pinsir pixel spritePinsirBug
  128. #128Tauros pixel spriteTaurosNormal
  129. #129Magikarp pixel spriteMagikarpWater
  130. #130Gyarados pixel spriteGyaradosWaterFlying
  131. #131Lapras pixel spriteLaprasWaterIce
  132. #132Ditto pixel spriteDittoNormal
  133. #133Eevee pixel spriteEeveeNormal
  134. #134Vaporeon pixel spriteVaporeonWater
  135. #135Jolteon pixel spriteJolteonElectric
  136. #136Flareon pixel spriteFlareonFire
  137. #137Porygon pixel spritePorygonNormal
  138. #138Omanyte pixel spriteOmanyteRockWater
  139. #139Omastar pixel spriteOmastarRockWater
  140. #140Kabuto pixel spriteKabutoRockWater
  141. #141Kabutops pixel spriteKabutopsRockWater
  142. #142Aerodactyl pixel spriteAerodactylRockFlying
  143. #143Snorlax pixel spriteSnorlaxNormal
  144. #144Articuno pixel spriteArticunoIceFlying
  145. #145Zapdos pixel spriteZapdosElectricFlying
  146. #146Moltres pixel spriteMoltresFireFlying
  147. #147Dratini pixel spriteDratiniDragon
  148. #148Dragonair pixel spriteDragonairDragon
  149. #149Dragonite pixel spriteDragoniteDragonFlying
  150. #150Mewtwo pixel spriteMewtwoPsychic
  151. #151Mew pixel spriteMewPsychic

Sprites from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (Game Boy Advance), shown at 2x. Pokémon and all sprite art © Nintendo, Creatures Inc. and GAME FREAK inc. 90sTrends is a fan reference site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Types shown are the original Gen 1 types.

Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff and Mr. Mime later gained the Fairy type; Magnemite and Magneton later gained the Steel type.

Quick answer

The original 151 Pokémon run from #001 Bulbasaur to #151 Mew and were introduced in Pokémon Red, Green and Blue (Red and Blue in North America in 1998). They include the three starters, the legendary birds, Mewtwo, and the Mythical Mew.

Key takeaways

  • Generation 1 had 151 Pokémon and 15 types.
  • Starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle (Pikachu in Yellow).
  • Legendaries: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Mewtwo; Mew is Mythical.
  • Types shown are the original Gen 1 types; some changed in later games.

For a whole generation, "Pokémon" means exactly 151 creatures. These are the monsters that filled Game Boy screens, Saturday morning TV and trading binders from 1998 onward in the US. Read on for the starters, legendaries, fossils, trade evolutions and exclusives.

The starter Pokémon

StarterTypeFinal evolution
BulbasaurGrass/PoisonVenusaur
CharmanderFireCharizard
SquirtleWaterBlastoise

In Pokémon Yellow (North America, 1999) you start with a Pikachu that follows you around, mirroring the cartoon.

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

01

Articuno

Ice/Flying legendary bird, found in the Seafoam Islands.

02

Zapdos

Electric/Flying legendary bird, found at the Power Plant.

03

Moltres

Fire/Flying legendary bird, found at Victory Road.

04

Mewtwo

Psychic, found in Cerulean Cave after the Elite Four.

05

Mew

Psychic Mythical, distributed at official events.

Trade evolutions

Four Gen 1 Pokémon only evolve when traded: Kadabra → Alakazam, Machoke → Machamp, Graveler → Golem and Haunter → Gengar. That is one more reason you needed a friend and a link cable.

Pokémon theme songs, Kanto region. Official video from The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

Eevee and its three evolutions

EvolutionTypeEvolution stone
VaporeonWaterWater Stone
JolteonElectricThunder Stone
FlareonFireFire Stone

Types in Generation 1

Type countTypes
15Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Ground, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon

Steel and Dark types did not exist yet; they arrived in Gold and Silver. Fairy came much later.

Fossil Pokémon

Choose the Helix Fossil (Omanyte) or Dome Fossil (Kabuto) at Mt. Moon, and revive the Old Amber into Aerodactyl at the Cinnabar Island lab.

Fun fact: Pokémon #001 is Bulbasaur, but the first Pokémon ever designed is often said to be Rhydon (#112), which is why it appears in some early artwork and game code.

Why the original 151 still matter

For millions of people who grew up in the 90s, the original 151 Pokémon are more than a list. They represent hours spent exploring the Kanto region, trading with friends, watching the cartoon and collecting cards. Many adults can still name all 151 in order, often thanks to a catchy song from the cartoon that listed them.

Fan favorites

Every fan has favorites. Some love the starter Pokémon and their evolutions, especially the fiery dragon that became a collector icon. Others prefer the electric mouse who became the franchise mascot, the sleepy giant that blocks the road, the mysterious psychic clone or the playful pink Pokémon that sings everyone to sleep. Debating favorites is part of the fun.

Designs inspired by real life

Many original Pokémon designs were inspired by real animals, plants, objects and myths. Some look like insects, birds or sea creatures, while others are based on everyday items or legends. That mix of familiar and fantastical helped make the designs memorable.

Completing the Pokédex

Catching all 151 in the original games was a real challenge. It required trading between versions, evolving by trade, choosing between fossils and starters, and taking part in special events for the 151st Pokémon. Completing the Pokédex was a badge of honor for 90s kids.

Related reading: Want to photograph them instead of catching them? See Pokémon Snap (N64).

Conclusion

The original 151 are the heart of 90s Pokémania. To go deeper, see Pokémon Red and Blue differences, the Pokémon US timeline and how to spot 1st edition cards.

Frequently asked questions

What are the original 151 Pokémon?

The original 151 Pokémon are the first generation introduced in Pokémon Red, Green and Blue, running from Bulbasaur (#001) to Mew (#151). The full list is in the table on this page.

What is Pokémon #151?

Pokémon #151 is Mew, a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon that could not be caught in normal gameplay and was officially given out at events.

What are the three original starter Pokémon?

The three original starters are Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison), Charmander (Fire) and Squirtle (Water). In Pokémon Yellow, you start with Pikachu.

What are the legendary Pokémon in Gen 1?

The Gen 1 legendary birds are Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, plus Mewtwo. Mew is classed as a Mythical Pokémon.

Why do some Gen 1 Pokémon have different types now?

Later games added new types. Steel and Dark arrived in Generation 2, and Fairy in Generation 6, so Pokémon like Magnemite, Clefairy and Jigglypuff gained new types after the original games.

How many Pokémon types were there in Gen 1?

There were 15 types in Generation 1: Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Ground, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost and Dragon.

Which Gen 1 Pokémon are version exclusives?

Red and Blue each have 11 exclusives. See Pokémon Red and Blue differences for the full list.

What is the most popular original Pokémon?

Pikachu became the face of the franchise through the anime and Pokémon Yellow, while Charizard is famous as a collector favorite, especially its first edition card.

Sources and further reading

Dates and facts were checked against these references. Release dates can vary by region; we use North American dates unless noted. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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