How many Pokemon are in Gold and Silver?

251. That's 100 new Johto Pokemon added to the original 151 from Kanto. The game spans two regions, so you encounter Pokemon from both generations during the story. Some Gen 1 Pokemon only appear in Kanto after beating the Elite Four.

What are the version exclusives in Gold and Silver?

Gold gets Mankey , Growlithe , Spinarak , Teddiursa , Gligar , and Mantine . Silver gets Vulpix , Meowth , Ledyba , Phanpy , Delibird , and Skarmory . Plus the box legendaries: Ho-Oh in Gold, Lugia in Silver.

What is the best starter in Gold and Silver?

Cyndaquil is the safest pick. Typhlosion has good Speed and Sp. Atk, and Fire coverage is hard to find early. Totodile hits hard physically but suffers from the Gen 2 issue: Water is a special type, so its Attack stat doesn't apply to STAB moves. Chikorita is the weakest start by far, since Grass is resisted by most early gyms.

What new types were added in Gen 2?

Dark and Steel. Dark type finally gives Psychic a real weakness and counter. Steel resists almost everything and tanks hits. Umbreon and Tyranitar are the standout Dark types. Steelix and Scizor make Steel immediately relevant.

What generation is Pokemon Gold and Silver?

Generation 2, released in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in North America for the Game Boy Color. Added breeding, held items, a day/night cycle, two new types (Dark and Steel), and split the Special stat into Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.

Can you go to Kanto in Gold and Silver?

Yes. After beating the Johto Elite Four, the entire Kanto region opens up with 8 more gym leaders to challenge. It's the same map from Red and Blue, updated for Gen 2. Clearing all 16 badges unlocks the fight against Red on Mt. Silver.

Pokemon Gold & Silver Pokedex - All 251 Gen 2 Pokemon

ALL GOLD & SILVER POKEMON

Gold and Silver's Pokedex covers 251 Pokemon across the Johto and Kanto regions. Gen 2 split the old Special stat into Sp. Atk and Sp. Def, added Dark and Steel types to counter Psychic, and introduced breeding and held items. The time-of-day system means some Pokemon only appear at night or during the morning. Use the filters to browse by type, generation, or stats.

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#021

Pichu

electric

#022

Pikachu

electric

#023

Raichu

electric

#053

Mareep

electric

#054

Flaaffy

electric

#055

Ampharos

electric

#118

Magnemite

electricsteel

#119

Magneton

electricsteel

#120

Voltorb

electric

#121

Electrode

electric

#154

Elekid

electric

#155

Electabuzz

electric

#174

Chinchou

waterelectric

#175

Lanturn

waterelectric

#182

Jolteon

electric

#236

Zapdos

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#238

Raikou

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FAQ

251. That's 100 new Johto Pokemon added to the original 151 from Kanto. The game spans two regions, so you encounter Pokemon from both generations during the story. Some Gen 1 Pokemon only appear in Kanto after beating the Elite Four.
Gold gets Mankey, Growlithe, Spinarak, Teddiursa, Gligar, and Mantine. Silver gets Vulpix, Meowth, Ledyba, Phanpy, Delibird, and Skarmory. Plus the box legendaries: Ho-Oh in Gold, Lugia in Silver.
Cyndaquil is the safest pick. Typhlosion has good Speed and Sp. Atk, and Fire coverage is hard to find early. Totodile hits hard physically but suffers from the Gen 2 issue: Water is a special type, so its Attack stat doesn't apply to STAB moves. Chikorita is the weakest start by far, since Grass is resisted by most early gyms.
Dark and Steel. Dark type finally gives Psychic a real weakness and counter. Steel resists almost everything and tanks hits. Umbreon and Tyranitar are the standout Dark types. Steelix and Scizor make Steel immediately relevant.
Generation 2, released in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in North America for the Game Boy Color. Added breeding, held items, a day/night cycle, two new types (Dark and Steel), and split the Special stat into Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.
Yes. After beating the Johto Elite Four, the entire Kanto region opens up with 8 more gym leaders to challenge. It's the same map from Red and Blue, updated for Gen 2. Clearing all 16 badges unlocks the fight against Red on Mt. Silver.

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