Which Pokémon appears on the box art of Pokémon Yellow?

Pikachu appears on the box art of Pokémon Yellow.

Pokémon Yellow is an enhanced version of the first-generation games, released in Japan after Red, Green, and Blue. It was designed to reflect elements of the Pokémon anime, especially the relationship between Ash and Pikachu.

Unlike the earlier games, Yellow gives the player Pikachu as the initial partner and has Pikachu follow the player outside its Poké Ball. The game also includes the three original starter Pokémon—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—through events during the adventure.

The box-art choice emphasizes Pikachu’s growing status as the franchise mascot. Pokémon Yellow was released in Japan in 1998 and later internationally as Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition. Its anime-inspired features distinguish it from a simple graphical update.