Pokémon Green is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy. Released in Japan in 1996, it was one of the first games in the Pokémon series, allowing players to capture and train various creatures known as Pokémon. Players embark on a journey to become a Pokémon Master by battling other trainers and defeating the Elite Four. The game features a unique set of Pokémon exclusive to its version, encouraging trading with Pokémon Red to complete the Pokédex. Although it was never officially released outside Japan, it laid the groundwork for future Pokémon games and the franchise's global success.