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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!

2018 · Switch

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! — the only difference is your starting partner Pokémon and a handful of version-exclusive catches.

RemakeMainlineGen 1 (Kanto)

All its versions

GameYearPlatformType
Pokémon Red & Blue1996Game BoyOriginal
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen2004Game Boy AdvanceRemake
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!(this page)2018SwitchRemake

What it is

A 2018 Switch reimagining of Pokémon Yellow set in Kanto, with Pokémon GO-style catching, no wild battles, and local co-op play for a second player.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
Switch2018Let's Go, Eevee!
Switch2018Let's Go, Pikachu!
Switch2018Poke Ball Plus bundle

Where it sits for newcomers

Recommended entry #2

A relaxed, Switch-friendly reimagining of Kanto with simplified catch mechanics, no random encounters, and optional two-player co-op — ideal for newcomers and younger players.

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