a map showing both kanto and johto, the one on the right is kanto
Kanto is the region where pokemon started. It debuted in the original Pokemon Red and Blue for Game Boy Color in 1996. Although only containing 151 kinds of pokemon, there were originally 190 pokemon, and the 39 cut were already designed. It is also the home of Professor in both the anime and the games.
Starter Pokemon and evolutions[]
- Bulbasaur(starter)
- ivysaur
- venosaur
- Squirtle(starter)
- wartotle
- blastoise
- Charmander(starter)
- charmeleon
- charizard