Pokémon Gold Version/Features/Pokémon

The games feature 100 new Pokémon species, plus the 151 Pokémon of Generation I. Despite this, not all Pokémon are available to a single player, regardless of version; trades must occur between players in order to complete their Pokédex without the use of cheats or glitches. In addition, most Pokémon associated with events in Generation I, including the Kanto s (discounting 's ), the Fossil Pokémon, the legendary birds, and, are absent from all Generation II games and must be traded over. is the only Pokémon introduced in Gold and Silver that can only be legitimately acquired by attending a Nintendo event.