How many Pokemon can I catch in Red and Blue without trading?

You can catch most of the 151 Kanto Pokemon in a single cart, but around a dozen are exclusive to the other version. Ekans, Oddish, Mankey, Growlithe, and Scyther are only in Red. Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, Bellsprout, and Pinsir are only in Blue. You also can't get the other two starters or trade evolutions without a link cable.

Which Red and Blue Pokemon require trading to evolve?

Alakazam, Machamp, Golem, and Gengar all require a trade to evolve from Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter. There's no way around this in Gen 1. You need access to a second Game Boy and cartridge or a friend who can trade back.

Does this tracker show which Red and Blue Pokemon I still need?

Yes. Switch to the Missing filter and it shows only uncaught Pokemon from the Kanto Dex, grouped by method. You can see at a glance which ones need trades, which need specific routes, and which are locked to the other version.

Is my Red & Blue Pokedex progress saved?

Your data saves automatically in your browser's local storage. It persists between sessions as long as you use the same browser and don't clear site data. No account or login is needed.

Red & Blue Catch Tracker - Pokemon Checklist

RED & BLUE CATCH PROGRESS

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CATCH ACTIVITY & STREAKS

Catch activity for Red & Blue over the past year. The heatmap only counts catches tagged to this game. Your streak tracks consecutive days catching any Pokemon, not just this game.

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RED & BLUE POKEMON CHECKLIST

Red and Blue started it all with 151 Pokemon, but no single cart can catch them all. Ekans, Oddish, Mankey, and Growlithe are FireRed exclusives, while Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, and Bellsprout sit on the Blue side. You'll need a friend with the other version or a second Game Boy to fill in the gaps. The Missing filter below shows exactly which Pokemon you haven't caught, and the Remaining section breaks down how to get each one.

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RED & BLUE CATCH ROUTE

Follow the game's story-ordered locations and catch Pokemon as you go. Completed routes show a star, partial ones show how many are left. Click any location to jump to its guide page for encounter details and rates.

Pick a game to follow its story-ordered catch route

HOW TO CATCH REMAINING RED & BLUE POKEMON

Every Pokemon you haven't caught yet, grouped by how you get them. Wild catches, evolutions, trades, gifts, fossils, and version exclusives each have their own group. Click the method cards above to filter, or scroll to find a specific Pokemon.

FAQ

You can catch most of the 151 Kanto Pokemon in a single cart, but around a dozen are exclusive to the other version. Ekans, Oddish, Mankey, Growlithe, and Scyther are only in Red. Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, Bellsprout, and Pinsir are only in Blue. You also can't get the other two starters or trade evolutions without a link cable.
Alakazam, Machamp, Golem, and Gengar all require a trade to evolve from Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter. There's no way around this in Gen 1. You need access to a second Game Boy and cartridge or a friend who can trade back.
Yes. Switch to the Missing filter and it shows only uncaught Pokemon from the Kanto Dex, grouped by method. You can see at a glance which ones need trades, which need specific routes, and which are locked to the other version.
Your data saves automatically in your browser's local storage. It persists between sessions as long as you use the same browser and don't clear site data. No account or login is needed.