Yes, it's not even a doubt, since the people in charge somewhat acknowledge it whenever they insert a Pokemon of the newest generation in the anime. Pokemon that I think owe everything to it are definitely Meowth (though he wasn't in the Kanto top 30 :lapras:), Wobbuffet, Mewtwo, Butterfree...
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