Can You Identify These Generation 1 Pokemon From Gameboy Screenshots?

By: Gavin Thagard
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Identify These Generation 1 Pokemon From Gameboy Screenshots?
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About This Quiz

Pikachu, Charizard, Mewtwo; the Generation 1 Pokemon were a fun group of monsters for fans of the show and games. How well do you remember the Pokemon from Generation 1? Could you identify them from an image? Here's a quiz where you can find out!

If you were a '90s kid or perhaps even for some of the later Pokemon fans, Generation 1 was easily the best generation of Pokemon. It's the generation that started it all, with some of the best designs and unique looks that future generations would try to mimic, sometimes with success and sometimes not so much. Generation 1 launched the franchise, and the kids who played the games and watched the show were so much better for it. 

Of course, there were also a lot of Pokemon in Generation 1, 151 creatures to be exact. That's a lot of Pokemon for any fan to remember, especially for those of us who haven't been around the Pokemon world in a while. Are you going to be able to recall some of the rarest Pokemon from this generation? 

If you're up for the ultimate Pokemon challenge, dig deep into that Pokedex of a brain and see if you can recall these Pokemon from Generation 1! 

Rattata
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Sporting sharp fangs, which Pokemon is this?
Staryu
Rattata
Pidgey
Ekans
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rattata is one of the most common Generation 1 Pokemon in Red and Blue. They are found in a multitude of places from trails to caves to abandoned buildings.

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Sandslash
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon will curl into a ball to defend itself. Which Generation 1 Pokemon is it?
Porygon
Dratini
Zubat
Sandslash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sandslash is the evolve form of Sandshrew. It's a ground-type mouse Pokemon known for its powerful earthquake attack.

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Haunter
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for playing tricks, which Pokemon is this?
Haunter
Snorlax
Cubone
Doduo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Haunter is a powerful ghost-type Pokemon. It has the ability to travel through walls and uses its tongue to paralyze opponents.

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Charizard
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Which fan-favorite Pokemon is this?
Dugtrio
Charizard
Aerodactyl
Dragonite
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the anime, Charizard is one of Ash's strongest Pokemon. Ash is often forced to deal with Charizard's attitude, though, which can be quite poor unless it's motivated.

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Geodude
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
A rock-type, which Pokemon is shown here?
Sandshrew
Vulpix
Paras
Geodude
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Geodude is a defense-based Pokemon with surprisingly strong attacks as well. However, the Pokemon is weak against water-types.

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Pikachu
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Ash's favorite Pokemon in the television series, which Pokemon is this?
Pikachu
Squirtle
Caterpie
Clefairy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Over the years, Pikachu has become the face of the Pokemon franchise. Even today, Pikachu is displayed on everything from backpacks to phone cases.

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Zubat
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for confusing and poisoning other Pokemon, which Pokemon is shown here?
Porygon
Zubat
Dratini
Nidoran
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Zubat can be a pest if you're traveling through caves in Pokemon Red and Blue. They are well-known for poisoning your Pokemon which will drain their health if you don't seek medical attention.

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Marowak
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon carries around a bone. Which Pokemon is it?
Goldeen
Flareon
Marowak
Abra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the anime, a Marowak mother is killed protecting her child from Team Rocket. After her death, the Marowak comes back as a ghost to look after her kid.

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Ninetails
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Which Generation 1 fire-type Pokemon is this?
Parasect
Diglett
Ninetails
Poliwag
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ninetales is a fire-type Pokemon shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that Ninetales can live for 1,000 years.

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Bulbasaur
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
One of the three starters, which Pokemon is this?
Charmander
Squirtle
Bulbasaur
Nidoran
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the Pokemon anime, Ash has a habit of eventually letting his captured Pokemon go. However, he's always kept Bulbasaur around, though Bulbasaur mainly stays at Professor Oak's laboratory​.

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Meowth
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for its association with Team Rocket, which Pokemon is shown here?
Paras
Jigglypuff
Meowth
Bellsprout
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the anime, Team Rocket's Meowth can talk and is often the one scheming plans. Meowth usually leads Jessie and James in their pursuit of Ash's Pikachu.

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Poliwhirl
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
You might have to spend some time fishing to catch this Pokemon. Which Pokemon is it?
Onix
Poliwhirl
Hypno
Voltorb
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Generation 1, Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath. In later Generations, however, it can also evolve into Politoed.

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Ekans
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Popular because of its purple color, which Pokemon is shown here?
Spearow
Ekans
Nidorina
Oddish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ekans' name comes from "snake" spelled backwards. The Pokemon is a favorite of Jessie's from Team Rocket.

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Arcanine
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
A mix between a dog and a tiger, which Generation 1 Pokemon is this?
Mankey
Persian
Ninetales
Arcanine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Arcanine is listed as a legendary Pokemon despite being more common than the other legendary Pokemon from Generation 1. There is little explanation for this, but a theory states that Arcanine was intended to be used in the place of Moltres, a legendary-bird Pokemon.

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Diglett
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon burrows itself in the ground. Which Pokemon is it?
Magnemite
Grimer
Diglett
Krabby
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Since it's burrowed in the ground, Diglett never shows the bottom part of its body. Fans have speculated that the Pokemon has feet because they are mentioned in the game Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, though they are never seen.

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Seel
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for hanging out on ice blocks, which Generation 1 Pokemon is this?
Seel
Voltorb
Gloom
Shellder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Seel only has one evolve form, Dewgong, which it reaches at level 34. When Seel evolves, it goes from a water-type to a water and ice-type Pokemon.

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Snorlax
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for sleeping, which Pokemon is this?
Kingler
Snorlax
Hitmonlee
Lickitung
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Snorlax will fall asleep and block paths that you have to cross in Pokemon Red and Blue To get it to move, you have to play a flute which will awake the Pokemon and cause it to attack.

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Primeape
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon is known for getting angry. Which Pokemon is it?
Primeape
Golem
Seel
Snorlax
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Primeape is a very ill-tempered Pokemon. They are known for launching into fits of rage if you make eye contact with them.

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Machamp
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
A muscular monster, which Pokemon is shown here?
Machamp
Magneton
Slowbro
Hypno
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Machamp is pitched as the Pokemon that's mastered every type of martial arts. Its four arms make it deadly if it gets hold of an opponent.

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Psyduck
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for getting confused, which Pokemon is this?
Ponyta
Tentacool
Slowpoke
Psyduck
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the anime, Psyduck suffers from a constant headache and is always holding its head. The Pokemon has psychic powers that will activate by accident if its headache worsens.

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Gloom
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Which Generation 1 grass-type Pokemon is shown here?
Golbat
Venonat
Gloom
Ponyta
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Generation 1, Gloom evolves into Vileplume. Generation 2 introduced another evolve form for Gloom named Bellossom.

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Tentacruel
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This isn't a Pokemon you want to run into in the ocean. Which Pokemon is it?
Hypno
Krabby
Exeggutor
Tentacruel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tentacruel often uses its tentacles in battle, usually to constrict or bind its opponent. It's said that Tentacruel has a total of 80 tentacles that it can use at any time.

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Kakuna
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for its hard outer shell, which Pokemon is shown here?
Kakuna
Caterpie
Rattata
Metapod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kakuna's main method of fighting is to harden its shell to protect itself from attacks. It also uses poison attacks, which can be quite dangerous.

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Blastoise
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
A water-type, which Pokemon is shown here?
Goldeen
Muk
Machoke
Blastoise
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Blastoise is the final evolve form of Squirtle, one of the three starter Pokemon. A water-type, hydro pump is its most powerful water attack.

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Flareon
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
To get this Pokemon, you need a fire stone. Which Pokemon is it?
Jolteon
Slowbro
Vaporeon
Flareon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Flareon is one of three evolve forms of Eevee. Depending on what type of stone you use, Eevee can also evolve into Vaporeon and Jolteon in Generation 1.

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Slowpoke
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for fishing with its tail, which Generation 1 Pokemon is this?
Rhydon
Slowpoke
Koffing
Horsea
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Slowpoke is a water and psychic-type Pokemon. They are famous for hanging out along river banks where they use their tails to fish for food.

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Nidoking
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
One of the most versatile Pokemon in Generation 1, which Pokemon is this?
Nidoking
Weezing
Rhydon
Seadra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nidoking is a ground and poison-type Pokemon. It's capable of learning a multitude of attacks from thunderbolt to blizzard.

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Shellder
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon is common on the beach. Which Pokemon is it?
Lapras
Scyther
Jynx
Shellder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A water-type Pokemon, Shellder has a unique relationship with Slowpoke. If a Shellder bites the tail of a Slowpoke, the Slowpoke will evolve into a Slowbro.

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Hypno
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for manipulating people, which Pokemon is shown here?
Pinsir
Hypno
Ditto
Kabuto
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Throughout the different Pokemon games, Hypno has been depicted as a creepy Pokemon. For example, in Pokemon Gold, it apparently puts people to sleep then eats their dreams.

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Magneton
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
A powerful electric-type, which Pokemon is this?
Staryu
Tauros
Magneton
Magmar
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Magneton has a strong magnetic force that holds itself together. The magnetic force is strong enough to evaporate nearby water.

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Lickitung
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Sporting a large tongue, which Pokemon is shown here?
Lickitung
Muk
Scyther
Seaking
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of Lickitung's most obvious features is its large tongue. However, in the Generation 1 games, the Pokemon couldn't learn the move lick.

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Krabby
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Sporting deadly claws, which Pokemon is this?
Kabuto
Magikarp
Krabby
Jynx
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the anime, Ash first uses Krabby against an Exeggutor during the first round of the Pokemon League Tournament. Krabby wins the match and immediately evolves into a Kingler.

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Weezing
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon causes pollution. Which Pokemon is it?
Magmar
Pinsir
Weezing
Tangela
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Weezing and its other evolution, Koffing, were supposed to be named La and Ny. Those names represented Los Angeles and New York, which were known for pollution.

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Staryu
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Which water-type Pokemon from Generation 1 is shown here?
Staryu
Chansey
Doduo
Abra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Staryu is one of Misty's Pokemon when you have to battle her in the second gym in Generation 1. She also has its evolved form Starmie, which is her strongest Pokemon.

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Magmar
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Known for its powerful flamethrower, which Generation 1 Pokemon is this?
Ponyta
Magmar
Dragonite
Moltres
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the anime, Magmar was the prized Pokemon of Cinnabar Island's gym leader Blaine. Magmar made his debut in the episode "Riddle Me This."

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Onix
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
With a body made of rock, which Generation 1 Pokemon is this?
Bellsprout
Goldeen
Spearow
Onix
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Brock is the first gym leader you come across in Pokemon Red and Blue. His most powerful Pokemon is Onix, who is difficult to defeat unless you have a water or grass-type Pokemon.

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Dragonite
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
One of the most powerful creatures in the series, which Pokemon is this?
Dragonite
Porygon
Fearow
Golbat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dragonite is a dragon Pokemon that evolves from Dragonair at level 55. However, according to the game measurements, Dragonair is nearly six feet taller than Dragonite.

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Electabuzz
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
This Pokemon packs a deadly punch. Which Pokemon is it?
Porygon
Farfetchd
Vileplume
Electabuzz
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Generation 1, Electabuzz is a standalone Pokemon with no evolved forms. However, it's given a lower evolved form, Elekid, in Generation 2 and a higher evolved form, Electivire, in Generation 4.

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Mewtwo
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
Created by scientists, which Pokemon is this?
Porygon
Pidgeot
Mewtwo
Oddish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the most powerful Pokemon in the game, Mewtwo cannot be captured in Pokemon Red and Blue until you defeat the Elite Four. Once that's accomplished, you can find Mewtwo in the Cerulean Cave.

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Articuno
The Pokemon Company/Game Freak/Nintendo
One of three legendary birds, which Pokemon is shown here?
Moltres
Articuno
Zapdos
Aerodactyl
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Pokemon Red and Blue, players only have one opportunity to catch the legendary bird Pokemon. If they miss their opportunity, the Pokemon flies away, never to be heard from again.

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