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Pokémon Yellow
宝可梦黄
Pokémon Yellow is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and released in 1998 for the Game Boy. This entry in the Pokémon series allows players to catch, train, and battle creatures known as Pokémon. Unlike other versions, Yellow ties directly to the anime television series, featuring Pikachu as your starter Pokémon instead of the traditional three-choice starters. The game uses turn-based combat where players select moves to defeat wild Pokémon or opponents. Progression involves collecting Pokédex entries, defeating eight Gym Leaders across the Kanto region, and ultimately challenging the Elite Four. The Game Boy's button controls enable navigation through towns and caves, with the D-Pad moving your character and buttons triggering menu actions and battles. Experience points earned from victories increase your Pokémon's stats and unlock new moves as they level up.
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Released
- 1998
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Pokémon Yellow Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pokémon Yellow 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 Yellow Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pokémon Yellow 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 Yellow" Game Boy longplay 1998
Pokémon Yellow Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Pokémon Yellow. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Every Character/Trainer/Walking Pokémon In The Game Is Ash
01A-11B-XXX -
People Randomly Disappear And Walk Around!
000-1AA-355+323-45B-223+456-E6D-421 -
All Chinese And Messed Up Text
236-9BC+AB4-439+11A-B3C -
Control Other People!
111-119 -
Awesome Music (But Soon Locks Up)
001-11A -
A Whole Bunch of Extra People Randomly Moving Everywhere (Even Through Stuff!)
010-22A+AAA-BCD+BA8-16C -
All Pokemon's Moves Are Pound
151-888-XXX+152-888-XXX+53-888-XXX -
Infinite Health
003-849-F77010015D0 -
Full Data On Pokemon, And Badges Set 1
3EA-81D-D52+FFA-82D-E6A+22A-83D-4C2 -
Full Data On Pokemon, And Badges Set 2
FFA-8AD-E6A+77A-8BD-C4C -
Infinite HP
01FFFDCF -
Infinite Money
0199CBD2019946D3+019947D3+019948D3
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No Random Battles
010301D101033BD1C90-1D9-081 -
Fight Pokémon Modifier
01??BFCF -
Pokémon Level Modifier
01??ECD0 -
Catch Any Pokémon
99??BFCF -
Have All Badges
01FF55D3 -
Protect Status
010017D0 -
Never Miss & Have More Criticals
01FFD5CF -
Buy Item At Store Modifier [Slot 1]
01007BCF -
Buy Item At Store Modifier [Slot 2]
01007DCF -
Buy Item At Store Modifier [Slot 3]
01007FCF -
Infinite Casino Coins
0199A3D5+0199A4D5 -
Start With ? Pokémon Modifier
01011ED1 -
Infinite Time [Safari Zone]
01F00DD7 -
Infinite Safari Balls
016446DA -
Float On Air
010A13D7 -
Pacific Pikachu
013972D1+015563D1 -
Walk Through Walls
010138CD -
Hero Is Invisible
01FF82FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokémon Yellow released?
Pokémon Yellow was released in 1998 for the Game Boy.
Who developed Pokémon Yellow?
Pokémon Yellow was developed by Game Freak, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pokémon Yellow support?
Pokémon Yellow is a single-player RPG game for the Game Boy.
What type of game is Pokémon Yellow?
Pokémon Yellow is a RPG game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pokémon Yellow for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pokémon Yellow runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pokémon Yellow in the browser?
No. Pokémon Yellow 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 Yellow?
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 Yellow 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 Yellow this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pokémon Yellow. 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.
