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. This page lists all of them in Pokédex order with their original Generation 1 types, then covers the starters, legendaries, fossils, trade evolutions and exclusives.
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.
The complete original 151 Pokémon list
| # | Pokémon | Gen 1 type |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bulbasaur | Grass/Poison |
| 002 | Ivysaur | Grass/Poison |
| 003 | Venusaur | Grass/Poison |
| 004 | Charmander | Fire |
| 005 | Charmeleon | Fire |
| 006 | Charizard | Fire/Flying |
| 007 | Squirtle | Water |
| 008 | Wartortle | Water |
| 009 | Blastoise | Water |
| 010 | Caterpie | Bug |
| 011 | Metapod | Bug |
| 012 | Butterfree | Bug/Flying |
| 013 | Weedle | Bug/Poison |
| 014 | Kakuna | Bug/Poison |
| 015 | Beedrill | Bug/Poison |
| 016 | Pidgey | Normal/Flying |
| 017 | Pidgeotto | Normal/Flying |
| 018 | Pidgeot | Normal/Flying |
| 019 | Rattata | Normal |
| 020 | Raticate | Normal |
| 021 | Spearow | Normal/Flying |
| 022 | Fearow | Normal/Flying |
| 023 | Ekans | Poison |
| 024 | Arbok | Poison |
| 025 | Pikachu | Electric |
| 026 | Raichu | Electric |
| 027 | Sandshrew | Ground |
| 028 | Sandslash | Ground |
| 029 | Nidoran♀ | Poison |
| 030 | Nidorina | Poison |
| 031 | Nidoqueen | Poison/Ground |
| 032 | Nidoran♂ | Poison |
| 033 | Nidorino | Poison |
| 034 | Nidoking | Poison/Ground |
| 035 | Clefairy | Normal |
| 036 | Clefable | Normal |
| 037 | Vulpix | Fire |
| 038 | Ninetales | Fire |
| 039 | Jigglypuff | Normal |
| 040 | Wigglytuff | Normal |
| 041 | Zubat | Poison/Flying |
| 042 | Golbat | Poison/Flying |
| 043 | Oddish | Grass/Poison |
| 044 | Gloom | Grass/Poison |
| 045 | Vileplume | Grass/Poison |
| 046 | Paras | Bug/Grass |
| 047 | Parasect | Bug/Grass |
| 048 | Venonat | Bug/Poison |
| 049 | Venomoth | Bug/Poison |
| 050 | Diglett | Ground |
| 051 | Dugtrio | Ground |
| 052 | Meowth | Normal |
| 053 | Persian | Normal |
| 054 | Psyduck | Water |
| 055 | Golduck | Water |
| 056 | Mankey | Fighting |
| 057 | Primeape | Fighting |
| 058 | Growlithe | Fire |
| 059 | Arcanine | Fire |
| 060 | Poliwag | Water |
| 061 | Poliwhirl | Water |
| 062 | Poliwrath | Water/Fighting |
| 063 | Abra | Psychic |
| 064 | Kadabra | Psychic |
| 065 | Alakazam | Psychic |
| 066 | Machop | Fighting |
| 067 | Machoke | Fighting |
| 068 | Machamp | Fighting |
| 069 | Bellsprout | Grass/Poison |
| 070 | Weepinbell | Grass/Poison |
| 071 | Victreebel | Grass/Poison |
| 072 | Tentacool | Water/Poison |
| 073 | Tentacruel | Water/Poison |
| 074 | Geodude | Rock/Ground |
| 075 | Graveler | Rock/Ground |
| 076 | Golem | Rock/Ground |
| 077 | Ponyta | Fire |
| 078 | Rapidash | Fire |
| 079 | Slowpoke | Water/Psychic |
| 080 | Slowbro | Water/Psychic |
| 081 | Magnemite | Electric |
| 082 | Magneton | Electric |
| 083 | Farfetch'd | Normal/Flying |
| 084 | Doduo | Normal/Flying |
| 085 | Dodrio | Normal/Flying |
| 086 | Seel | Water |
| 087 | Dewgong | Water/Ice |
| 088 | Grimer | Poison |
| 089 | Muk | Poison |
| 090 | Shellder | Water |
| 091 | Cloyster | Water/Ice |
| 092 | Gastly | Ghost/Poison |
| 093 | Haunter | Ghost/Poison |
| 094 | Gengar | Ghost/Poison |
| 095 | Onix | Rock/Ground |
| 096 | Drowzee | Psychic |
| 097 | Hypno | Psychic |
| 098 | Krabby | Water |
| 099 | Kingler | Water |
| 100 | Voltorb | Electric |
| 101 | Electrode | Electric |
| 102 | Exeggcute | Grass/Psychic |
| 103 | Exeggutor | Grass/Psychic |
| 104 | Cubone | Ground |
| 105 | Marowak | Ground |
| 106 | Hitmonlee | Fighting |
| 107 | Hitmonchan | Fighting |
| 108 | Lickitung | Normal |
| 109 | Koffing | Poison |
| 110 | Weezing | Poison |
| 111 | Rhyhorn | Ground/Rock |
| 112 | Rhydon | Ground/Rock |
| 113 | Chansey | Normal |
| 114 | Tangela | Grass |
| 115 | Kangaskhan | Normal |
| 116 | Horsea | Water |
| 117 | Seadra | Water |
| 118 | Goldeen | Water |
| 119 | Seaking | Water |
| 120 | Staryu | Water |
| 121 | Starmie | Water/Psychic |
| 122 | Mr. Mime | Psychic |
| 123 | Scyther | Bug/Flying |
| 124 | Jynx | Ice/Psychic |
| 125 | Electabuzz | Electric |
| 126 | Magmar | Fire |
| 127 | Pinsir | Bug |
| 128 | Tauros | Normal |
| 129 | Magikarp | Water |
| 130 | Gyarados | Water/Flying |
| 131 | Lapras | Water/Ice |
| 132 | Ditto | Normal |
| 133 | Eevee | Normal |
| 134 | Vaporeon | Water |
| 135 | Jolteon | Electric |
| 136 | Flareon | Fire |
| 137 | Porygon | Normal |
| 138 | Omanyte | Rock/Water |
| 139 | Omastar | Rock/Water |
| 140 | Kabuto | Rock/Water |
| 141 | Kabutops | Rock/Water |
| 142 | Aerodactyl | Rock/Flying |
| 143 | Snorlax | Normal |
| 144 | Articuno | Ice/Flying |
| 145 | Zapdos | Electric/Flying |
| 146 | Moltres | Fire/Flying |
| 147 | Dratini | Dragon |
| 148 | Dragonair | Dragon |
| 149 | Dragonite | Dragon/Flying |
| 150 | Mewtwo | Psychic |
| 151 | Mew | Psychic |
The starter Pokémon
| Starter | Type | Final evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Grass/Poison | Venusaur |
| Charmander | Fire | Charizard |
| Squirtle | Water | Blastoise |
In Pokémon Yellow (North America, 1999) you start with a Pikachu that follows you around, mirroring the cartoon.
Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Articuno
Ice/Flying legendary bird, found in the Seafoam Islands.
Zapdos
Electric/Flying legendary bird, found at the Power Plant.
Moltres
Fire/Flying legendary bird, found at Victory Road.
Mewtwo
Psychic, found in Cerulean Cave after the Elite Four.
Mew
Psychic Mythical, distributed at official events.
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.
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.
Eevee and its three evolutions
| Evolution | Type | Evolution stone |
|---|---|---|
| Vaporeon | Water | Water Stone |
| Jolteon | Electric | Thunder Stone |
| Flareon | Fire | Fire Stone |
Types in Generation 1
| Type count | Types |
|---|---|
| 15 | Normal, 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.
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
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