Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

System: Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS Release date: 16/06/2000

Important information

As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Building on the terrific success of Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version, Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition returns Trainers to Kanto for even more fun and adventure. And in Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu actually follows you around throughout your journey!

The graphics for Pokémon Yellow are updated slightly from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Yellow also introduces challenges and battle modes that let you compete in exciting ways. There are even great Pokémon minigames to play, such as Surfing Pikachu!


Please note: 11MB (90 blocks) or more of free memory space is required in order to store this software on your console.

Updated version of Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version or Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

Please note: for owners of Nintendo 2DS systems that come with Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version or Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition pre-installed, an updated version of the game is currently being distributed on Nintendo eShop.

Please update the software by launching Nintendo eShop whilst connected to the internet, then opening the Menu, tapping ‘Settings / Other’, and selecting ‘Available Updates’.

Notice regarding Pokémon Bank and the Nintendo 2DS Special Edition hardware bundles with pre-installed Pokémon Virtual Console titles

A small subset of Pokémon fans will want to take note of some important instructions from Nintendo. These instructions involve anyone who:

Has a Pokémon Bank account through an existing Nintendo system;

AND

Purchases a Nintendo 2DS Special Edition hardware bundle with pre-installed Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version or Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition games;

AND

Wants to transfer Pokémon from those games to their Pokémon Bank account.

People who fit into that category must remember to first perform a system transfer from their existing system to the Nintendo 2DS Special Edition system before starting the game or registering a new Nintendo Network ID. A full explanation on how to perform the transfer can be found in our System Transfer section.

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What you need to know

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe AG. The payment will be made with Nintendo eShop funds usable through the Nintendo Account used to complete the purchase.

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe AG, payable with Nintendo eShop funds usable through your Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

This content may be purchased by users who have registered a Nintendo Account and accepted the respective legal terms. To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, a Nintendo Network ID is also required and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. To start the purchasing process, it is necessary to sign in with the Nintendo Account and the Nintendo Network ID. After signing in it will be possible to review the details and complete the purchase.

To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. You will be able to review the details and complete the purchase on the next screen.

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Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.

The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.

This product contains technological protection measures.

Content not playable before the release date: {{releaseDate}} . For pre-orders, payments will be taken automatically starting from 7 days before the release date. If you pre-order less than 7 days before the release date, payment will be taken immediately upon purchase.

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Categories

Adventure, RPG

Multiplayer mode

Simultaneous

Players

1 - 2

Publisher

Nintendo

Developer

Game Freak / Creatures

Age rating

Virtual Console (Nintendo 3DS)

System

Nintendo 3DS (European version)

Release date

27/02/2016

Age rating

PEGI 12

Languages

English

Download size

79 blocks

Game Boy

System

Game Boy

Release date

16/06/2000

Age rating

PEGI 12

Languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian