The international versions of Red and Blue were actually based on the code and updated graphics of the Japanese Blue version, but they maintained the Pokémon distribution of the original Red and Green to encourage trading. Gameplay and Mechanics
| Feature | Pokémon Blue (International) | Pokémon Red (International) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Japan's Blue (optimized sprites) | Japan's Blue (same optimized engine) | | Exclusive Pokémon | Meowth, Koffing, Shellder, Jynx, Pinsir (rare) | Ekans, Growlithe, Scyther, Electabuzz | | Starter Difficulty | Charmander (hard mode: vs. Misty/Brock) | Bulbasaur (easy mode) | | Trade Evolution Help | Obtains Vulpix from an in-game trade (for a Jynx) | Obtains Meowth from an in-game trade | | Sprite Aesthetics | Slightly cooler/blue-toned palette on GBC | Slightly warmer/red-toned palette on GBC | Pokemon - Blue Version
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