List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I

This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in the Generation I Pokémon games. These specific instances of Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well.

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• All games
  • Non-Legendary Pokémon
    • Magikarp
    • Snorlax
    • Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan
    • Lapras
  • Fossil Pokémon
    • Omanyte and Kabuto
    • Aerodactyl
  • Legendary Pokémon
    • Articuno
    • Zapdos
    • Moltres
    • Mewtwo
• Pokémon Red and Blue (English) / Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue (Japanese)
  • First partner Pokémon
    • Bulbasaur
    • Charmander
    • Squirtle
  • Eevee
• Pokémon Yellow
  • Pikachu
  • First partner Pokémon
    • Bulbasaur
    • Charmander
    • Squirtle
  • Eevee
• See also

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All games

Non-Legendary Pokémon

Magikarp

A salesman in Route 4's Pokémon Center will offer a Magikarp to the player for $500.

#0129  Magikarp Level 5 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Rattled Held itemGSC: Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Route 4
Splash Normal
Games Method RGBY/RBY Gift ($500)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Snorlax

There are two set encounters with Snorlax accessible via the Poké Flute; one on Route 12 and one on Route 16. The player must capture or defeat at least one of them to proceed to Fuchsia City.

#0143  Snorlax Level 30 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Gluttony Held itemGSC: Leftovers	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Route 12 Route 16
Headbutt Normal Amnesia Psychic Rest Psychic
Games Method RGBY/RBY Catch
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan

Kiyo, the master of the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City, will reward the player with their choice of either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan after defeating him.

#0106  Hitmonlee Level 30 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Unburden Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Saffron City
Double Kick Fighting Meditate Psychic
Games Method RGBY/RBY Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

#0107  Hitmonchan Level 30 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Inner Focus Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Saffron City
Comet Punch Normal Agility Psychic
Games Method RGBY/RBY Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Lapras

After defeating Blue during Team Rocket's invasion of Silph Co., an onlooking Silph employee will entrust the player with a Lapras.

#0131  Lapras Level 15 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Hydration Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Silph Co.
Water Gun Water Growl Normal
Games Method RGBY/RBY Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Fossil Pokémon

Omanyte and Kabuto

The Helix and Dome Fossils are found at the end of Mt. Moon, but the player may only choose one to keep. The player may revive the Fossil in the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island.

#0138  Omanyte Level 30 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Weak Armor Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Cinnabar Island
Water Gun Water Withdraw Water
Games Method RGBY/RBY Revive (Helix Fossil)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

#0140  Kabuto Level 30 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Weak Armor Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Cinnabar Island
Scratch Normal Harden Normal
Games Method RGBY/RBY Revive (Dome Fossil)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Aerodactyl

The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the Pewter Museum of Science, which can only be accessed with HM01 (Cut). The player may revive the Fossil in the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island.

#0142  Aerodactyl Level 30 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Unnerve Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Cinnabar Island
Wing Attack Flying Agility Psychic
Games Method RGBY/RBY Revive (Old Amber)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Legendary Pokémon

Articuno

Articuno is found within the depths of the Seafoam Islands.

#0144  Articuno Level 50 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Snow Cloak Held itemGSC: BrightPowder	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Seafoam Islands
Peck Flying Ice Beam Ice
Games Method RGBY/RBY Catch
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Zapdos

Zapdos is found inside the abandoned Power Plant.

#0145  Zapdos Level 50 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Static Held itemGSC: BrightPowder	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Power Plant
ThunderShock Electric Drill Peck Flying
Games Method RGBY/RBY Catch
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Moltres

Moltres can be found in Victory Road.

#0146  Moltres Level 50 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Flame Body Held itemGSC: BrightPowder	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Victory Road
Peck Flying Fire Spin Fire
Games Method RGBY/RBY Catch
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Mewtwo

Mewtwo is found within the depths of the Unknown Dungeon, accessible only to powerful Trainers who have entered the Hall of Fame.

#0150  Mewtwo Level 70 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Unnerve Held itemGSC: BrightPowder	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Unknown Dungeon
Swift Normal Psychic Psychic Barrier Psychic Recover Normal
Games Method RGBY/RBY Catch
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Pokémon Red and Blue (English) / Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue (Japanese)

First partner Pokémon

Professor Oak gives the player a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle as first partner Pokémon.

Bulbasaur

#0001  Bulbasaur Level 5 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Chlorophyll Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pallet Town
Tackle Normal Growl Normal
Games Method RGB/RB Gift (First partner)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Charmander

#0004  Charmander Level 5 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Solar Power Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pallet Town
Scratch Normal Growl Normal
Games Method RGB/RB Gift (First partner)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Squirtle

#0007  Squirtle Level 5 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Rain Dish Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pallet Town
Tackle Normal Tail Whip Normal
Games Method RGB/RB Gift (First partner)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Eevee

A Poké Ball containing Eevee can be found on the roof floor of Celadon Mansion in Celadon City.

#0133  Eevee Level 25 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Anticipation Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Celadon City
Tackle Normal Sand-Attack Normal
Games Method RGB/RB Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Pokémon Yellow

Pikachu

Pikachu will be caught and given to the player by Professor Oak.

#0025  Pikachu Level 5 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Lightning Rod Held itemGSC: Light Ball	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Pallet Town
ThunderShock Electric Growl Normal
Games Method Y Gift (First partner)
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

First partner Pokémon

Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur will be given to the player by a girl in Cerulean City if the player's Pikachu has high enough friendship.

#0001  Bulbasaur Level 10 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Chlorophyll Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Cerulean City
Tackle Normal Growl Normal Leech Seed Grass
Games Method Y Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Charmander

A boy north of Route 24 will give the player a Charmander.

#0004  Charmander Level 10 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Solar Power Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Route 24
Scratch Normal Growl Normal Ember Fire
Games Method Y Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Squirtle

An Officer Jenny in Vermilion City will give the player a Squirtle after defeating Lt. Surge.

#0007  Squirtle Level 10 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Rain Dish Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Vermilion City
Tackle Normal Tail Whip Normal Bubble Water
Games Method Y Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

Eevee

A Poké Ball containing Eevee can be found on the roof floor of Celadon Mansion in Celadon City. Despite being the same level, its moves differ from Eevee acquired in the earlier Generation I games due to its level-up learnset being updated in Yellow Version.

#0133  Eevee Level 25 Type: Ability: (Transfer) Anticipation Held itemGSC: Bitter Berry	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Celadon City
Tail Whip Normal Sand-Attack Normal Growl Normal Quick Attack Normal
Games Method Y Gift
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade. Its level is equivalent to the requested Pokémon, and its moves may vary.
If transferred to Generation VII, this Pokémon will be stored in a Poké Ball, and will have its Hidden Ability.

See also

• Gift Pokémon

Pokémon availability Core series List of Pokémon by availability Available in every game • Version-exclusive • Unobtainable in later games Mutually exclusive • Permanently missable • Unobtainable Shiny PE (list) • SwSh • BDSP • LA • SV • ZA In-game event Pokémon Gen I • Gen II • Gen III (RS • FRLG • E • Colosseum/XD) • Gen IV (DP • Pt • HGSS) • Gen V (BW • B2W2) Gen VI (XY • ORAS) • Gen VII (SM • USUM • PE) • Gen VIII (SwSh • BDSP • LA) • Gen IX (SV • ZA) Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades) Side series Champions Spin-off games Picross • Tetris • GO • Smile • Café ReMix • UNITE • Sleep • Friends See also Lists of Pokémon (Navbox) Pokémon distribution lists