Pokémon Yellow Version Special Pikachu Edition (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999)

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Nothing says Pokémon like Pikachu does. The little yellow creature has been almost synonymous with the game since its inception. Pokémon Yellow for the Game Boy is a love letter to the adorable yellow rodent. Instead of choosing a Pokémon at the beginning of your quest, you receive a Pikachu. Just like in the anime, this Pokémon never leaves your side or enters a Pokéball. He will constantly follow behind you throughout your whole adventure. This creature will also not evolve, just like his anime counterpart. He has higher statistics in battle than other wild versions. Depending on your actions throughout the game, your Pikachu will either come to love or dislike you.The addition of Pikachu as your starting Pokémon isn't the only change in Pokémon Yellow. Your in-game character will have the same role as Ash Ketchum from the Pokémon show. Other cartoon characters will also make their video game debut in this Game Boy title as well. James, Jessie, and Nurse Joy all appear and are just like you remember them in the cartoon. Your rival character also has a different lineup. In Pokémon Yellow, your rival will primarily use Eevee instead of the normal starting Pokémon. Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle can all be on your team at the same time, just like in the cartoon.The gameplay in Pokémon Yellow is similar to past Pokémon Nintendo games. Like in Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red, the Yellow version tasks players with two goals. The first is to defeat the Elite Four and become the Pokemon Champion. The second is to fill your Pokédex with all 151 Pokémon, including Mew. The two goals will often intersect, but to defeat the Elite Four, you need a team of Pokémon. While Pikachu is strong, he isn't able to get the job done by himself. By walking in tall grass and fishing, you can find Pokémon to catch. Weaken them in battle and catch them with a Pokéball to add them to your team. As Pokémon grow in strength, they learn new moves. When specific conditions are met, your monsters can even evolve into brand-new forms. There is a total of eight gyms you must defeat before you can fight the Elite Four. Each gym uses a specific type of Pokémon. Strength alone isn't enough to win. You will also need to use strategy as well.Like other Pokémon games, there is a third goal in Pokémon Yellow. The evil Team Rocket will show up in various locations in this version of the game, such as Cerulean City. Their objective is to cause chaos wherever they go. You will need to stop this evil group wherever they show up if you want to continue with your quest. This Pokémon version was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. It has an original release date of October 18, 1999. You can also play this game on a Game Boy Color. When you play it on a GBC, the splashes of colors used make this Nintendo game resemble the look of the show. This special edition of a classic RPG is fun for gamers of all ages.

Product Identifiers

PublisherNintendo
MPNDMG-APSE-USA
UPC0045496730895
eBay Product ID (ePID)56230831

Product Key Features

PlatformNintendo Game Boy
RatingE-Everyone
Game NamePokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
GenreRole Playing

Additional Product Features

Release Year1999
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
Number of Players2
Game Name EditionSpecial Pikachu Edition

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4.7
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  • Most favourable review

    Pokemon Yellow:

    the best of what generation 1 had to offer. reworked sprites, a following pikachu on the overworld map, and now in full color! I couldn't believe it as a kid... IN COLOR. {the things we take for granted lol} many hours i sunk into this game; late nights with a small flashlight under the blankets, the cartridge smashed around in my backpack to battle or trade with friends after school. .battles, consisted of simplistic rock-paper-scissors type mechanics, (a bit of luck and a gimmick wish for victory lol) [teams of 6 vs 6, one on one] ..with trades, pokemon meant more than digipets, each monster representative of hours spent hunting in the game +rare encounter rates... also worth noting, the game is compatible with pokemon stadium (nintendo 64), super game boy (super nintendo), & the gameboy player (gamecube). we would battle our monsters on the big screen crt television we had... one of the best RPGs of all time, definitely in the top 10. period. to argue otherwise would be a fools errand, a simple series that spawned a global phenomenon with millions of sales that continue on to this day. if you somehow have never played any of the original gameboy games, I highly recommend that you take a play through kanto, and see for yourself why the series became so insanely famous. if you've already played the games & you're looking to relive a childhood memory, the music alone is worth the price of admission. happy gaming

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Most critical review

    Ok, but has some issues.

    The game has a few glitches. 1. Storing Pokemon in Bill's PC results in the name disappearing and being replaced by a symbol (Name is gone forever). 2. When withdrawing the Pokemon stored, it's name is still replaced by the symbol. 3. Sometimes when trying to go back into Bill's PC after storing or withdrawing Pokemon, the screen will go white and freeze.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Excellent game!

    This is the best Generation-1 game of the franchisee. Includes more content than Red and Blue. Pikachu's function here is of a tamagochi. In this version, you can obtain all three starters. And of course, is the only game out of the 3 gen 1 games that comes with a mini game. It is simply because all of these things that you can feel free to skip to buy the previews two. Overall best game of its time.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Works perfect

    I was a little nervous after reading some of the negative reviews about this seller/product, but I have tested the criticism and atleast for me everything is working as intended and I am very happy I was able to get this game to relive some of my childhood

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Phenomenal

    Game runs as expected with no issues. The one I used to own in the past was stolen from me, so it's amazing to finally have the Yellow version in my possession again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Awwe Hail Yeah!

    This Is The Actuall Pokemon Yellow Pikachu Version, From The Old Day! Question, You Never Finished The Elite Four? Shame On You! Lol, Nah But I Love The Game, Thank You So Much! Best Pokemon Game Ever!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Works well and is in good condition

    Very little damage to game card, label has some scratches and/smudges but the item is used so that is to be expected after 20+ years. This is actually in better shape than most I've procured. Still works, which is the main thing.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • The gameboy game was exactly as shown and described. Some quick work and cleaned up nice and new. The battery is indeed aftermarket so 'new' is about

    The gameboy game was exactly as shown and described. Some quick work and cleaned up nice and new. The battery is indeed aftermarket so 'new' is about right even if a little smaller than the original. It should hold charge for a while. This works for my needs, thanks!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Favorite childhood pokemon game

    I bought this so I could put it in my transfer pak to play with pokemon stadium and I've been having a BLAST. Childhood nostalgia washes over me the moment I booted it up in pokemon tower! You have no idea how happy this game makes me :)

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Vintage video games rule!

    Great purchase. My grandson loves it, and with his excellent knowledge of all things tech, he says it's a wonderful game in every way. Great graphics, music, works like new.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New