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Kanto RegionGeneration 1

Kanto

Where it all began in 1996 — Pallet Town, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, and the original 151, capped by the Indigo Plateau.

90Locations232Wild Pokémon
90 locations

Routes

31

Towns & Cities

11

Forests & Fields

2

Caves & Interiors

21

Water & Coast

10

Landmarks

15

Kanto region — frequently asked questions

How many locations are in the Kanto region?

The Kanto region has 90 explorable locations with wild Pokémon — routes, caves, towns, forests and water areas. The most Pokémon-rich are Cerulean Cave (46 species), Route 13 (45 species), Route 10 (44 species). Each location links to its full encounter list with methods, level ranges and spawn rates.

How many Pokémon can you catch in Kanto?

You can encounter 232 different wild Pokémon across the Kanto region. Open any location to see exactly which Pokémon appear there and how to catch them in each game.

What generation is the Kanto region?

Kanto is the setting of Generation 1 of the Pokémon series. Where it all began in 1996 — Pallet Town, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, and the original 151, capped by the Indigo Plateau.