About the Kanto Region
Kanto is the first region introduced in the Pokemon series, featured in Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow (1996-1998) and their remakes FireRed and LeafGreen (2004). Based on the Kanto region of Japan, it's where the Pokemon phenomenon began with the original 151 species.
Key features of Kanto include:
- The Original 151: Bulbasaur (#001) to Mew (#151)
- 8 Gyms: Boulder, Cascade, Thunder, Rainbow, Soul, Marsh, Volcano, Earth Badges
- Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
- Mewtwo: The most powerful Pokemon in Gen 1
- Victory Road: Path to the Pokemon League and Elite Four