Purchase: Celadon Game Corner
Purchase: Celadon Game Corner
Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18
Fishing (Super Rod): Route 17
Purchase: Route 4
Fishing (Super Rod): Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (all areas)
Purchase: Route 4
This page lists the lowest possible level at which Pokémon can be obtained in Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. Use the radio buttons above to switch between the Japanese games (RGBY) and the international games (RBY).
The table below lists the lowest levels that each Pokémon is obtainable without trading with another game.
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Bulbasaur | R | B | Y | 5 | Gift: Pallet Town |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Gift: Cerulean City | ||
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Ivysaur | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Bulbasaur |
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Venusaur | R | B | Y | 32 | Evolve Ivysaur |
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Charmander | R | B | Y | 5 | Gift: Pallet Town |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Gift: Route 24 | ||
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Charmeleon | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Charmander |
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Charizard | R | B | Y | 36 | Evolve Charmeleon |
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Squirtle | R | B | Y | 5 | Gift: Pallet Town |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Gift: Vermilion City | ||
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Wartortle | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Squirtle |
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Blastoise | R | B | Y | 36 | Evolve Wartortle |
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Caterpie | R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Viridian Forest |
| R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Route 2 and Viridian Forest | ||
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Metapod | R | B | Y | 4 | Walking: Viridian Forest |
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Butterfree | R | B | Y | 10 | Evolve Metapod |
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Weedle | R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Route 2 and Viridian Forest |
| R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Viridian Forest | ||
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Kakuna | R | B | Y | 4 | Walking: Viridian Forest |
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Beedrill | R | B | Y | 10 | Evolve Kakuna |
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Pidgey | R | B | Y | 2 | Walking: Route 1 |
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Pidgeotto | R | B | Y | 18 | Evolve Pidgey |
| R | B | Y | 9 | Walking: Viridian Forest | ||
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Pidgeot | R | B | Y | 36 | Evolve Pidgeotto |
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Rattata | R | B | Y | 2 | Walking: Routes 1, 2, and 22 |
| R | B | Y | 2 | Walking: Route 1 | ||
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Raticate | R | B | Y | 20 | Evolve Rattata |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Route 21 | ||
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Spearow | R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Route 22 |
| R | B | Y | 2 | Walking: Route 22 | ||
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Fearow | R | B | Y | 20 | Evolve Spearow |
| R | B | Y | 19 | Walking: Route 9 | ||
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Ekans | R | B | Y | 6 | Walking: Route 4 |
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Arbok | R | B | Y | 22 | Evolve Ekans |
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Pikachu | R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Viridian Forest |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Gift: Pallet Town | ||
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Raichu | R | B | Y | 3 | Evolve Pikachu |
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Sandshrew | R | B | Y | 6 | Walking: Route 4 |
| R | B | Y | 8 | Walking: Routes 3 and 4 | ||
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Sandslash | R | B | Y | 22 | Evolve Sandshrew |
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Nidoran♀ | R | B | Y | 2 | In-Game Trade: Route 5-6 Underground Path (trade a level 2 Nidoran♂) |
| R | B | Y | 2 | Walking: Route 22 | ||
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Nidorina | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Nidoran♀ |
| R | B | Y | 16 | In-Game Trade: Route 11 (trade a level 16 Nidorino) | ||
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Nidoqueen | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Nidorina |
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Nidoran♂ | R | B | Y | 2 | Walking: Route 22 |
| R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Route 22 | ||
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Nidorino | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Nidoran♂ |
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Nidoking | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Nidorino |
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Clefairy | R | B | Y | 8 | Walking: Mt. Moon (1F) Purchase: Celadon Game Corner |
| R | B | Y | 8 | Walking: Mt. Moon (1F) | ||
| R | B | Y | 9 | Walking: Mt. Moon (B2F) | ||
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Clefable | R | B | Y | 8 | Evolve Clefairy |
| R | B | Y | 9 | Evolve Clefairy | ||
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Vulpix | R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Route 8 |
| R | B | Y | 18 | Purchase: Celadon Game Corner | ||
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Ninetales | R | B | Y | 15 | Evolve Vulpix |
| R | B | Y | 18 | Evolve Vulpix | ||
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Jigglypuff | R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Route 3 |
| R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Routes 5 and 6 | ||
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Wigglytuff | R | B | Y | 3 | Evolve Jigglypuff |
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Zubat | R | B | Y | 6 | Walking: Mt. Moon (1F) |
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Golbat | R | B | Y | 22 | Evolve Zubat |
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Oddish | R | B | Y | 12 | Walking: Routes 24 and 25 |
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Gloom | R | B | Y | 21 | Evolve Oddish |
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Vileplume | R | B | Y | 21 | Evolve Gloom |
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Paras | R | B | Y | 8 | Walking: Mt. Moon (1F) |
| R | B | Y | 9 | Walking: Mt. Moon (B1F) | ||
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Parasect | R | B | Y | 24 | Evolve Paras |
| R | B | Y | 22 | In-Game Trade: Route 18 (trade a level 22 Tangela) | ||
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Venonat | R | B | Y | 22 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) |
| R | B | Y | 13 | Walking: Routes 24 and 25 | ||
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Venomoth | R | B | Y | 31 | Evolve Venonat |
| R | B | Y | 31 | Walking: Safari Zone (West) | ||
| R | B | Y | 30 | Walking: Routes 14 and 15 | ||
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Diglett | R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Diglett's Cave |
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Dugtrio | R | B | Y | 26 | Evolve Diglett |
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Meowth | R | B | Y | 10 | Walking: Routes 5 and 6 |
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Persian | R | B | Y | 28 | Evolve Meowth |
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Psyduck | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 24 and 25, Cerulean City, Safari Zone (all areas) |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Surfing: Route 6 | ||
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Golduck | R | B | Y | 33 | Evolve Psyduck |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Surfing: Route 6 | ||
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Mankey | R | B | Y | 10 | Walking: Routes 5 and 6 |
| R | B | Y | 3 | Walking: Route 22 | ||
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Primeape | R | B | Y | 28 | Evolve Mankey |
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Growlithe | R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Route 8 |
| R | B | Y | 26 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (1F) | ||
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Arcanine | R | B | Y | 15 | Evolve Growlithe |
| R | B | Y | 26 | Evolve Growlithe | ||
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Poliwag | R | B | Y | 10 | Fishing (Old Rod): Any Fishing location |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 22, Viridian City | ||
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Poliwhirl | R | B | Y | 23 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 10, Celadon City |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 22 | ||
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Poliwrath | R | B | Y | 23 | Evolve Poliwhirl |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Evolve Poliwhirl | ||
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Abra | R | B | Y | 8 | Walking: Route 24 |
| R | B | Y | 6 | Purchase: Celadon Game Corner | ||
| R | B | Y | 7 | Walking: Routes 5 and 6 | ||
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Kadabra | R | B | Y | 16 | Evolve Abra |
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Alakazam | R | B | Y | N/A | Unobtainable without trading, glitches, or events. |
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Machop | R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Rock Tunnel (1F and B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 16 | Walking: Route 10 | ||
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Machoke | R | B | Y | 28 | Evolve Machop |
| R | B | Y | 16 | In-Game Trade: Route 5-6 Underground Path (trade a level 16 Cubone) | ||
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Machamp | R | B | Y | 16 | In-Game Trade: Route 5-6 Underground Path (trade a level 16 Cubone) |
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Bellsprout | R | B | Y | 12 | Walking: Routes 24 and 25 |
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Weepinbell | R | B | Y | 21 | Evolve Bellsprout |
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Victreebel | R | B | Y | 21 | Evolve Weepinbell |
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Tentacool | R | B | Y | 5 | Surfing: Routes 19, 20, and 21 Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18 |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Surfing: Routes 19, 20, and 21 Fishing (Super Rod): Route 17 |
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Tentacruel | R | B | Y | 30 | Evolve Tentacool |
| R | B | Y | 20 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 20 | ||
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Geodude | R | B | Y | 7 | Walking: Mt. Moon (B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Walking: Mt. Moon (1F and B1F) | ||
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Graveler | R | B | Y | 25 | Evolve Geodude |
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Golem | R | B | Y | N/A | Unobtainable without trading, glitches, or events. |
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Ponyta | R | B | Y | 28 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (1F and 2F) |
| R | B | Y | 28 | Walking: Route 17 | ||
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Rapidash | R | B | Y | 40 | Evolve Ponyta |
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Slowpoke | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 10, Celadon City, Safari Zone (all areas) |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Surfing: Routes 12 and 13 | ||
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Slowbro | R | B | Y | 23 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 23, Cerulean Cave (1F and B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Surfing: Routes 12 and 13 | ||
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Magnemite | R | B | Y | 21 | Walking: Power Plant |
| R | B | Y | 16 | Walking: Route 10 | ||
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Magneton | R | B | Y | 30 | Evolve Magnemite |
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Farfetch'd | R | B | Y | 3 | In-Game Trade: Vermilion City (trade a level 3 Spearow) |
| R | B | Y | 26 | Walking: Routes 12 and 13 | ||
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Doduo | R | B | Y | 18 | Walking: Route 16 |
| R | B | Y | 22 | Walking: Routes 16 and 18 | ||
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Dodrio | R | B | Y | 31 | Evolve Doduo |
| R | B | Y | 29 | Walking: Route 17 | ||
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Seel | R | B | Y | 28 | Walking: Seafoam Islands (B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 22 | Walking: Seafoam Islands (B1F) | ||
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Dewgong | R | B | Y | 34 | Evolve Seel |
| R | B | Y | 26 | In-Game Trade: Cinnabar Lab (trade a level 26 Growlithe) | ||
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Grimer | R | B | Y | 30 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (1F and 2F) |
| R | B | Y | 23 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (1F) | ||
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Muk | R | B | Y | 37 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (2F) |
| R | B | Y | 37 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (1F) | ||
| R | B | Y | 33 | In-Game Trade: Cinnabar Lab (trade a level 22 Kangaskhan) | ||
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Shellder | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, and 21, Vermilion City & Harbor, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (B3F and B4F) |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Fishing (Super Rod): Vermilion Harbor | ||
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Cloyster | R | B | Y | 15 | Evolve Shellder |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Evolve Shellder | ||
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Gastly | R | B | Y | 18 | Walking: Pokémon Tower (3F, 4F, and 5F) |
| R | B | Y | 18 | Walking: Pokémon Tower (3F and 4F) | ||
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Haunter | R | B | Y | 25 | Evolve Gastly |
| R | B | Y | 25 | Walking: Pokémon Tower (3F, 4F, and 5F) | ||
| R | B | Y | 20 | Walking: Pokémon Tower (3F and 4F) | ||
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Gengar | R | B | Y | N/A | Unobtainable without trading, glitches, or events. |
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Onix | R | B | Y | 13 | Walking: Rock Tunnel (1F and B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 14 | Walking: Rock Tunnel (B1F) | ||
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Drowzee | R | B | Y | 9 | Walking: Route 11 |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Route 11 | ||
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Hypno | R | B | Y | 26 | Evolve Drowzee |
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Krabby | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City & Harbor, Fuchsia City, and Safari Zone (all areas) |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 25 | ||
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Kingler | R | B | Y | 23 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 23, Cerulean Cave (1F and B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 25 | ||
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Voltorb | R | B | Y | 14 | Walking: Route 10 |
| R | B | Y | 33 | Walking: Power Plant | ||
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Electrode | R | G | Y | 3 | In-Game Trade: Cinnabar Lab |
| R | B | Y | 30 | Evolve Voltorb | ||
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Exeggcute | R | B | Y | 23 | Walking: Safari Zone (East) |
| R | B | Y | 20 | Walking: Safari Zone (North) | ||
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Exeggutor | R | B | Y | 23 | Evolve Exeggcute |
| R | B | Y | 20 | Evolve Exeggcute | ||
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Cubone | R | B | Y | 20 | Walking: Pokémon Tower (3F, 4F, and 5F) |
| R | B | Y | 16 | Walking: Safari Zone (North) | ||
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Marowak | R | B | Y | 28 | Evolve Cubone |
| R | B | Y | 24 | Walking: Safari Zone (East and West) | ||
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Hitmonlee | R | B | Y | 30 | Gift: Saffron City |
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Hitmonchan | R | B | Y | 30 | Gift: Saffron City |
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Lickitung | R | B | Y | 23 | In-Game Trade: Route 18 (trade a level 23 Slowbro) |
| R | B | Y | 50 | Walking: Cerulean Cave (B1F) | ||
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Koffing | R | B | Y | 30 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (1F and 2F) |
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Weezing | R | B | Y | 25 | Evolve Koffing |
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Rhyhorn | R | B | Y | 25 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) |
| R | B | Y | 20 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) | ||
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Rhydon | R | B | Y | 42 | Evolve Rhyhorn |
| R | B | Y | 15 | In-Game Trade: Cinnabar Lab (trade a level 15 Golduck) | ||
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Chansey | R | B | Y | 23 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) |
| R | B | Y | 7 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) | ||
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Tangela | R | B | Y | 28 | Walking: Route 21 |
| R | B | Y | 22 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) | ||
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Kangaskhan | R | B | Y | 25 | Walking: Safari Zone (East) |
| R | B | Y | 22 | Walking: Safari Zone (North) | ||
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Horsea | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 19, 20, and 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (B3F and B4F) |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 11, Vermilion City | ||
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Seadra | R | B | Y | 23 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 23, Cerulean Cave (1F and B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 20 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 13 | ||
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Goldeen | R | B | Y | 10 | Fishing (Good Rod): Any Fishing location |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 6, Celadon City | ||
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Seaking | R | B | Y | 23 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 23, Fuchsia City, Cerulean Cave (1F and B1F) |
| R | B | Y | 30 | Fishing (Super Rod): Route 24, Cerulean City | ||
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Staryu | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Routes 19, 20, and 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (B3F and B4F) |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Fishing (Super Rod): Pallet Town | ||
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Starmie | R | B | Y | 15 | Evolve Staryu |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Evolve Staryu | ||
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Mr. Mime | R | B | Y | 8 | In-Game Trade: Route 2 (trade a level 8 Abra) |
| R | B | Y | 6 | In-Game Trade: Route 2 (trade a level 6 Abra) | ||
| R | B | Y | 9 | In-Game Trade: Route 2 (trade a level 9 Clefairy) | ||
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Scyther | R | B | Y | 23 | Walking: Safari Zone (Center) |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Safari Zone (East) | ||
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Jynx | R | B | Y | 23 | In-Game Trade: Cerulean City (trade a level 23 Slowbro) |
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Electabuzz | R | B | Y | 33 | Walking: Power Plant |
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Magmar | R | B | Y | 34 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (3F) |
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Pinsir | R | B | Y | 20 | Purchase: Celadon Game Corner |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Walking: Safari Zone (North) | ||
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Tauros | R | B | Y | 26 | Walking: Safari Zone (West) |
| R | B | Y | 21 | Walking: Safari Zone (East and West) | ||
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Magikarp | R | B | Y | 5 | Fishing (Old Rod): Any Fishing location Purchase: Route 4 |
| R | B | Y | 5 | Fishing (Old Rod): Any Fishing location Fishing (Super Rod): Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (all areas) Purchase: Route 4 |
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Gyarados | R | B | Y | 20 | Evolve Magikarp |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Fuchsia City | ||
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Lapras | R | B | Y | 15 | Gift: Silph Co. |
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Ditto | R | B | Y | 23 | Walking: Route 14 |
| R | B | Y | 12 | Walking: Pokémon Mansion (B1F) | ||
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Eevee | R | B | Y | 25 | Gift: Celadon City |
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Vaporeon | R | B | Y | 25 | Evolve Eevee |
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Jolteon | R | B | Y | 25 | Evolve Eevee |
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Flareon | R | B | Y | 25 | Evolve Eevee |
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Porygon | R | B | Y | 26 | Purchase: Celadon Game Corner |
| R | B | Y | 18 | Purchase: Celadon Game Corner | ||
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Omanyte | R | B | Y | 30 | Gift: Cinnabar Lab |
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Omastar | R | B | Y | 40 | Evolve Omanyte |
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Kabuto | R | B | Y | 30 | Gift: Cinnabar Lab |
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Kabutops | R | B | Y | 40 | Evolve Kabuto |
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Aerodactyl | R | B | Y | 30 | Gift: Cinnabar Lab |
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Snorlax | R | B | Y | 30 | Static: Routes 12 and 16 |
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Articuno | R | B | Y | 50 | Static: Seafoam Islands (B4F) |
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Zapdos | R | B | Y | 50 | Static: Power Plant |
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Moltres | R | B | Y | 50 | Static: Victory Road (2F) |
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Dratini | R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Safari Zone (all areas) |
| R | B | Y | 10 | Fishing (Super Rod): Safari Zone (Center) | ||
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Dragonair | R | B | Y | 30 | Evolve Dratini |
| R | B | Y | 15 | Fishing (Super Rod): Safari Zone (Center) | ||
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Dragonite | R | B | Y | 55 | Evolve Dragonair |
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Mewtwo | R | B | Y | 70 | Static: Cerulean Cave (B1F) |
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Mew | R | B | Y | N/A | Unobtainable without trading, glitches, or events. |
The table below lists the lowest levels that each Pokémon is obtainable in all of Gen 1, allowing trading, but only with other Gen 1 games.
| Pokémon | Level | Method of Obtaining | |
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Parasect | 13 | Catch a level 13 Venonat by walking on Route 24 or 25 in Yellow. Trade Venonat to Red or Blue. Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab for Tangela. Trade Tangela to Yellow. Complete an in-game trade in Route 18. |
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Dugtrio | 15 | Catch a level 15 Slowbro by Surfing on Route 12 or 13 in Yellow. Trade Slowbro to Red or Blue. Complete an in-game trade on Route 18 for Lickitung. Trade Lickitung to Yellow. Complete an in-game trade on Route 11. |
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Alakazam | 16 | Trade a level 16 Kadabra evolved from an Abra from any game to any game. |
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Golem | 25 | Trade a level 25 Graveler evolved from a Geodude from any game to any game. |
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Dewgong | 15 | Catch a level 15 Growlithe by walking on Route 8 in Red. Trade Growlithe to Yellow. Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab. |
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Gengar | 20 | Trade a level 20 Haunter caught by walking in Pokémon Tower 3F or 4F from Yellow to any game. |
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Lickitung | 15 | Catch a level 15 Slowbro by Surfing on Route 12 or 13 in Yellow. Trade Slowbro to Red or Blue. Complete an in-game trade on Route 18. |
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Tangela | 13 | Catch a level 13 Venonat by walking on Route 24 or 25 in Yellow. Trade Venonat to Red or Blue. Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab. |
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Jynx | 15 | Catch a level 15 Poliwhirl by fishing with a Super Rod on Route 22 in Yellow. Trade Poliwhirl to Red or Blue. Complete an in-game trade in Cerulean City. |
Using Pokémon Stadium, a player can get the following low-leveled Pokémon (with the game they are low-leveled in marked with parentheses):
The following table shows the lowest levels that can be acquired by trading Pokémon from or to Gold, Silver, or Crystal. This table contains only those Pokémon whose lowest obtainable level changes as a result of contact with Gold, Silver, or Crystal.
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Butterfree | 7 | Catch by walking on Route 2 in Gold (Morning only) or Crystal (Morning and Day only). |
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Beedrill | 7 | Catch by walking on Route 2 in Silver (Morning only). |
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Pidgeotto | 7 | Catch by walking on Route 2 in Gold (Morning and Day only), Silver (Day only), or Crystal (Day only). |
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Raticate | 6 | Catch by walking on Route 1 in Crystal (Night only). |
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Fearow | 7 | Catch by walking on Route 22 in Gold (Morning and Day only), Silver (Morning and Day only), or Crystal (Morning and Day only). |
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Ekans | 4 | Catch by walking on Route 32 in Silver or Crystal (Morning and Day only). |
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Arbok | 10 | Catch by walking on Route 3 or 4 in Silver or Crystal (Morning and Day only). |
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Sandshrew | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Sandslash | 10 | Catch by walking in Mt. Moon in Gold. |
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Clefairy | 6 | Breed a Cleffa in Gold, Silver, or Crystal, and raise it one level with appropriate happiness to evolve it. Catch by walking in Route 3 or 4 in Crystal (Night only). |
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Clefable | 6 | Evolve a Clefairy obtained in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Vulpix | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Ninetales | 5 | Evolve a Vulpix bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Zubat | 2 | Catch by walking in Dark Cave (Route 31/46 side) in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Golbat | 13 | Catch by walking in Mt. Mortar (1F front) in Crystal. |
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Oddish | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Catch by walking in Ilex Forest in Gold (Night only), Silver (Night only), or Crystal (Night only). |
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Gloom | 14 | Catch by walking on Route 24 in Crystal (Night only). |
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Vileplume | 14 | Evolve a Gloom caught in Crystal. |
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Paras | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Parasect | 5 | Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab in Yellow, trading a level 5 Tangela bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Venonat | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Catch by walking in Ilex Forest in Crystal (Night only). |
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Venomoth | 10 | Catch by walking on Route 24 or 25 in Gold (Night only) or Silver (Night only). |
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Diglett | 3 | Catch by walking in Diglett's Cave in Crystal (Morning only). |
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Dugtrio | 5 | Complete an in-game trade on Route 11 in Yellow, trading a level 5 Lickitung bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Meowth | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Persian | 18 | Catch by walking on Route 7 in Crystal (Night only). |
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Psyduck | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Catch by Surfing on Route 6 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Golduck | 10 | Catch by Surfing on Route 6 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Primeape | 15 | Catch on Route 9 in Gold. |
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Growlithe | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Catch on Route 36 in Crystal (Morning or Day only). |
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Arcanine | 5 | Evolve a Growlithe obtained in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Poliwhirl | 10 | Catch by Surfing in Viridian City or Route 22 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Poliwrath | 10 | Evolve a Poliwhirl caught in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Abra | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Purchase in the Goldenrod Game Corner in Crystal. |
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Kadabra | 15 | Catch on Route 8 in Gold or Silver. |
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Alakazam | 15 | Evolve a Kadabra caught in Gold or Silver. |
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Machop | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Complete an in-game trade in Goldenrod Department Store in Gold or Silver, trading a level 5 Drowzee bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Complete an in-game trade in Goldenrod Department Store in Crystal, trading a level 5 Abra obtained in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Machoke | 5 | Complete an in-game trade in the Route 5-6 Underground Path in Yellow, trading a level 5 Cubone bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Machamp | 5 | Complete an in-game trade in the Route 5-6 Underground Path in Yellow, trading a level 5 Cubone bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Bellsprout | 3 | Catch by walking on Route 31 in Gold or Silver. |
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Weepinbell | 12 | Catch by walking on Route 24 in Gold (Morning and Day only) or Silver (Morning and Day only). Catch by walking on Route 25 in Gold or Silver. |
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Victreebel | 12 | Evolve a Weepinbell caught in Gold or Silver. |
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Geodude | 2 | Catch by walking on Route 46 or Dark Cave (Route 31/46 side) in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Graveler | 15 | Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab in Blue, trading a level 15 Kadabra caught in Gold or Silver. |
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Golem | 15 | Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab in Blue, trading a level 15 Kadabra caught in Gold or Silver. |
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Ponyta | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Rapidash | 14 | Complete an in-game trade in Pewter City in Gold or Silver, trading a level 14 Gloom caught in Crystal. |
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Magnemite | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Magneton | 5 | Breed a level 5 Lickitung in Gold, Silver, or Crystal, trade it to Yellow, complete an in-game trade on Route 11 for a level 5 Dugtrio, trade the Dugtrio to Crystal, and complete an in-game trade at the Power Plant. |
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Doduo | 4 | Catch by walking on Route 22 in Gold (Morning or Day only), Silver (Morning or Day only), or Crystal (Morning or Day only). |
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Dodrio | 10 | Complete an in-game trade in Blackthorn City in Crystal, trading a level 10 female Dragonair caught in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Seel | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Dewgong | 5 | Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab in Yellow, trading a Growlithe obtained in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Grimer | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Muk | 5 | Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab in Yellow, trading a level 5 Kangaskhan bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Shellder | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Cloyster | 5 | Evolve a Shellder bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Gastly | 3 | Catch by walking in Sprout Tower (2F and 3F) in Gold (Night only), Silver (Night only), or Crystal (Night only). |
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Haunter | 15 | Catch by walking in Rock Tunnel (B1F) in Crystal (Night only). |
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Gengar | 15 | Evolve a Haunter caught in Crystal. |
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Onix | 3 | Complete an in-game trade in Violet City in Gold, Silver, or Crystal, trading a level 3 Bellsprout caught in Gold or Silver. |
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Drowzee | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Hypno | 16 | Catch by walking on Route 11 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal (Night only). |
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Krabby | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Voltorb | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Complete an in-game trade in Olivine City in Gold, Silver, or Crystal, trading a level 5 Krabby bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Exeggcute | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Exeggutor | 5 | Evolve an Exeggcute bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Cubone | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Marowak | 12 | Catch by walking in Rock Tunnel (1F) in Crystal (Morning and Day only). |
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Lickitung | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Koffing | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Weezing | 16 | Catch by walking in Burned Tower (B1F) in Crystal. |
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Rhyhorn | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Rhydon | 10 | Complete an in-game trade in Cinnabar Lab in Yellow, trading a level 10 Golduck caught in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Complete an in-game trade in Blackthorn City in Gold or Silver, trading a level 10 female Dragonair caught in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Chansey | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Tangela | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Kangaskhan | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Seaking | 10 | Catch by Surfing on Route 4, 24, or 25, or Cerulean City in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Scyther | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Jynx | 10 | Complete an in-game trade in Cerulean City in Red or Green (Western Blue), trading a level 10 Poliwhirl caught in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Electabuzz | 15 | Catch by walking on Route 15 in Gold or Silver. |
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Magmar | 14 | Catch by walking in Burned Tower (B1F) in Gold (Morning or Night only) or Silver (Morning or Night only). |
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Pinsir | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Tauros | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Lapras | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Ditto | 10 | Catch on Route 34 or 35 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Eevee | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Vaporeon | 5 | Evolve an Eevee bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Jolteon | 5 | Evolve an Eevee bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Flareon | 5 | Evolve an Eevee bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Porygon | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Omanyte | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Kabuto | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Aerodactyl | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. Complete an in-game trade on Route 14 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal, trading a level 5 Chansey bred in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Snorlax | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Dratini | 5 | Breed in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
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Dragonair | 10 | Catch by Fishing with a Super Rod on Route 45 in Gold, Silver, or Crystal. |
Mew was distributed in Japan, Australia, the USA, Canada, the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Spain, France, Germany, and Belgium to Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow in various events held between 1996 and 2000.
Mew was distributed in the USA to Gold, Silver, and Crystal in an event held in November 2002.
Mew was distributed in Japan and the UK to Virtual Console copies of Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow in events held in 2016.
The lowest level possible for one of the Mew distributions was level 5.
Several Pokémon were also distributed at level 5 to Gold, Silver, and Crystal. All such Pokémon can be found at level 5 already in one or more games, so I have not listed them, as the events are long gone.
The Mew glitch can be used with the enemy Ditto method to obtain all Gen 1 Pokémon (including Mew, naturally) at level 7.
Using Growl up to 6 times during the battle against the Pokémon whose Special stat is used to generate a Pokémon will lower the encountered Pokémon's level by 1 for each use, to a minimum of 1. Therefore, it is possible to get any Pokémon at level 1 using this glitch.