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Pokémon Red Version
宝可梦：Red Version
Pokémon Red Version, released by Game Freak in 1996 for the Game Boy, is a creature-collection action game where players assume the role of a young trainer exploring the Kanto region. The core gameplay loop involves catching wild Pokémon with Poké Balls, training them through turn-based battles, and building a team of six creatures. Players progress by defeating eight gym leaders scattered across towns and cities, with their Pokédex serving as a record of caught and encountered species. Battle mechanics are turn-based, with each Pokémon having attacks, special moves, and types that provide advantages and disadvantages. The game features interconnected routes, towns, and buildings to explore. A notable feature is the ability to trade Pokémon between two Game Boy units via Link Cable, enabling multiplayer battles and completing the full Pokédex.
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (7.4K)
- Last updated
Pokémon Red Version Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pokémon Red Version on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Pokémon Red Version Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pokémon Red Version on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Pokémon Red Version" Game Boy longplay 1996
Pokémon Red Version Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Pokémon Red Version. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Money
019947D3+019948D3+019949D3 -
Have All Badges
01FF56D3 -
Seen All Pokémon On PokéDex
01FF0AD3+01FF0BD3+01FF0CD3+01FF0DD3+01FF0ED3+01FF0FD3+01FF10D3+01FF11D3+01FF12D3+01FF13D3+01FF14D3+01FF15D3+01FF16D3+01FF17D3+01FF18D3+01FF19D3+01FF1AD3+01FF1BD3+01FFF6D2+01FFF7D2+01FFF8D2+01FFF9D2+01FFFAD2+01FFFBD2+01FFFCD2+01FFFDD2+01FFFED2+01FFFFD2+01FF00D3+01FF01D3+01FF02D3+01FF03D3+01FF04D3+01FF05D3+01FF06D3+01FF07D3+01FF08D3+01FF09D3+01FF0AD3 -
Protect Status
010018D0 -
Never Miss & Have More Criticals
01FFD6CF -
No Random Battles
01033CD1C9F-3C9-E69 -
Infinite Casino Coins
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Infinite Time [Safari Zone]
01F00ED7 -
Infinite Safari Balls
016447DA011E47DA -
Float On Air
010A14D7 -
Pacific Pikachu
013973D1+015564D1 -
Walk Through Walls
010139CD
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Hero Is Invisible
01FF83FF -
Off Key Music
01A714FF -
Egypt Music
01A634FF -
Buzz Music
01A114FF -
Ghost Mode/Walk Through Walls
014501C2 -
Move At Bicycle Speed Anywhere
010100D7 -
Surfing Pikachu
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Capture Other Trainer's Pokemon
010157D0 -
Room Modifier
010030D4+01761AD7 -
Hero Mode Morphing Modifier
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Infinite HP Enemy
01FFE7CF -
Enemy Has 3 HP Before Battle
01FFF4CF -
No Resistence To Any Moves [Them or You]
01FFEACF -
Attack Multiple Times In A Row
01FFEDCF -
Change Enemy's Stats Before Battle
0100F5CF -
Jump On Top Of Any Thing
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Computer Music
010B08C0 -
Person Who Blocks The Center At PokéCenter Moves
010C44C1
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokémon Red Version released?
Pokémon Red Version was released in 1996 for the Game Boy.
Who developed Pokémon Red Version?
Pokémon Red Version was developed by Game Freak, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pokémon Red Version support?
Pokémon Red Version supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is Pokémon Red Version?
Pokémon Red Version is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pokémon Red Version for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pokémon Red Version runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pokémon Red Version in the browser?
No. Pokémon Red Version streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pokémon Red Version?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Pokémon Red Version work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Pokémon Red Version this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pokémon Red Version. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
