Pokémon Yellow Version is part of the first generation of Pokémon games and was released as a special edition following the Pokémon Red and Blue versions. Officially titled "Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition," it was released for the Game Boy in 1998 in Japan and 1999 in North America and other regions.
Pikachu as the Starter Pokémon: Unlike Red and Blue where players choose between Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, in Yellow, players start with a Pikachu that follows them around outside its Poké Ball, emulating Ash's Pikachu from the Pokémon anime series.
Pokémon Sprites and Colors: The game's graphics were enhanced to better utilize the Game Boy Color's capabilities, providing more vibrant and detailed sprites.
Anime Influence: Pokémon Yellow closely follows elements of the Pokémon anime, incorporating characters like Jessie and James from Team Rocket, who weren’t