On what date was Pokémon Yellow first released in North America?

Pokémon Yellow was first released in North America on October 19, 1999.

Pokémon Yellow was an enhanced version of the original Pokémon games, designed to resemble elements of the television anime. Instead of choosing Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle at the beginning, the player received Pikachu, who followed the player on the overworld and reacted to the player’s actions.

The game first appeared in Japan on September 12, 1998. Its North American launch followed in October 1999, and Europe received it later on June 16, 2000. A Pikachu-themed Game Boy Color bundle was also released in North America around the same period.

The date is sometimes confused with the North American release of Pokémon Red and Blue, which came in 1998. Yellow was not the original pair of games; it was a later special edition that combined game features with anime-inspired presentation.