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Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)

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This article is about the Japanese special edition version of the Generation I games. For information about the worldwide version of the game, see Pokémon Red and Blue.
Pokémon Blue Version
ポケットモンスター 青
Pocket Monsters: Blue
Pokémon Blue boxart JA.jpg
Cover artwork of Pokémon Blue Version
Developer(s): Game Freak
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Platform: Game Boy
Category: RPG
Players: 1-2
Predecessor: Pokémon Red and Green
Successor: Pokémon Yellow
Release dates
Japan: October 15, 1996 (CoroCoro Comic)
October 10, 1999 (retail)
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Pokémon Blue Version is a special edition Pokémon game only released in Japan for the Game Boy. It was originally only available to subscribers of CoroCoro Magazine in 1996, and was later released at retail in 1999. While it keeps the same structure as its predecessors, Pokémon Red and Green, Pokémon Blue features several updates to the game's graphics and coding. This game was the one used as the basis for the international release of the first Pokémon games, known as Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.

Story

Like all main series Pokémon games, Blue features a young boy on his journey to defeat the eight gym leaders and the Elite Four in order to become a master. You start in Pallet Town where you will meet Professor Oak, and choose from one of three starter Pokémon. Later Pokémon will be available for capture later on the journey.

Gameplay

The Pokémon games are different from most RPGs by the fact that you must catch your "party" to battle other Pokémon. You may run into other trainers who will demand to fight. Winning fights against other trainers will give you money. In a couple of towns, there are gyms where you must defeat the gym leaders. Defeating a gym leader will earn you a badge. There are eight badges in all. Earning all eight will unlock the Elite Four. Defeating the Elite Four and the Champion will have you become the Champion and win the game.

You can also trade Pokémon with your friends using a link cable. Each version has version exclusive Pokémon that is only in that version, and must be traded to get in the other game.

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Pokémon Blue Virtual Console (Nintendo 3DS) 2016 Emulated port for Nintendo 3DS. Communication between this game and Red, Green and Pikachu versions is possible with wireless communications, including trading and battling.


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