In Pokémon Red and Blue, which town is home to Professor Oak's laboratory?

Pallet Town is home to Professor Oak's laboratory in Pokémon Red and Blue. It is the player's hometown and the starting point for the journey through the Kanto region.

At the laboratory, Professor Oak gives the player a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. The player's rival also receives a Pokémon there, beginning the recurring battles that structure the game's story. The town's name reflects its role as a quiet starting place before the player reaches larger cities and Pokémon Gyms.

Pallet Town is sometimes confused with Viridian City because Viridian is the first major city reached after leaving town. It is also distinct from New Bark Town, Littleroot Town, and other starting locations in later Pokémon regions. The laboratory's location is specific to the Kanto adventure in the original games.