The nostalgic world of the first 151 Pokémon
This first generation laid the foundations of the Pokémon universe. Icons like Charizard , Mewtwo , and Pikachu continue to inspire collectors around the world.
The Kanto Pokédex
Use our interactive Pokédex below to discover details of each creature and explore this mythical list.
Thematic rankings
The most popular
Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu still reign supreme in hearts and collections. They are the cornerstones of Kanto nostalgia.
The elusive ones
Mew, the myth, and the legendary birds (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres) remained the ultimate challenges for trainers in 1996.
Anecdotes
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Real-life inspirations Many designs come from the animal world. For example, Arbok is an anagram of "Kobra" spelled backwards.
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Evolution of types The Fairy type didn't exist back then! Clefairy and Jigglypuff were purely Normal type in the early versions.
