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After starting the game, [[Professor Oak]] gives a brief introduction to the world of [[Pokémon]].  Select the {{player|character}}'s gender and choose a name for the [[Blue (game)|rival]].
{{WalkthroughNotice|FRLG}}


Trainers start the game in their bedroom, sitting in front of a [[wp:Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]].  Boot up the PC on the desk, and access the Item Storage function.  Select ''Withdraw Item'' and hit ''Potion x1''.  A Trainer can never have too many [[potion]]s, and this will prove useful in an impending battle with their rival! Go downstairs and talk to [[Mom]] - she says that Prof. Oak was looking for you.  Let's go and find the professor.
== Introduction ==
After selecting ''New Game'', [[Professor Oak]] appears! He briefly introduces the world of Pokémon and the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} themselves. Choose to play as either the {{ga|Red|male}} or {{ga|Leaf|female}} protagonist, then choose a name for both them and {{ga|Blue|the rival}}.


== Pallet Town ==
== Pallet Town ==
[[Image:Pallet Town FRLG.png|thumb|250px|right|Pallet Town]]
[[File:Pallet Town FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|left|Pallet Town]]
[[File:Pallet Town Red's House FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|The player's house]]
[[File:Professor Oak Lab inside FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|Professor Oak's Laboratory]]


[[image:Starters.jpg|frame|left|Choose your Pokémon wisely]]
[[Pallet Town]] is a rather boring, quaint town, with only three buildings. The house to the west belongs to the {{player}}, the one to the east belongs to {{ga|Blue}}, and the big building to the south is [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Laboratory]].


[[Pallet Town]] is a rather boring, quaint town, having only three houses.  The house to the west is yours, the one to the east is the rival's house, and the big building to the south is Professor Oak's [[Oak's lab|lab]]. Trainers are free to walk all around town and talk to everyone, but Oak is nowhere to be seen. Looks like there's nothing else to do but leave town, so walk into the tall grass north of town and...
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=== Player's house ===
The game begins in the [[player's house]], with him/her standing in front of a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]. Boot up the PC on the desk and access the Item Storage function. There is already a {{DL|Potion|Potion}} stored here, so select ''Withdraw Item'', then ''Potion ×1'' to retrieve it. Shut down the machine and head downstairs. {{ka|Mom}} says that {{prof|Oak}} has been looking for him/her, so head outside. Welcome to Pallet Town!


Oak appears! He must have been hiding behind one of the signs or something.  Walking alone through the [[tall grass]] is dangerous for Trainers that do not have their own Pokémon for protection. Follow him back to the lab, and he'll give Trainers their {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kanto|very own Pokémon}}.  Each one has its advantages and disadvantages, and some are more challenging to raise than others.
Oak is nowhere to be found, so head north into the tall grass on the edge of town. From out of nowhere, Oak appears! He yells at the player for trying to leave on its own, without a Pokémon for defense against the wild Pokémon roaming around. He leads the player back to the lab.


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=== Professor Oak's Laboratory ===
|-
Oak and offers a choice of a very first Pokémon. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages, and some are more challenging to raise than the others.
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! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[Image:Spr 3f 004.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''<br>
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! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" colspan="2" | [[File:Spr 3f 007.png]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
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! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{spr|001|FireRed}}<br />'''{{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{spr|004|FireRed}}<br />'''{{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{spr|007|FireRed}}<br />'''{{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
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| style="background: #{{grass color}};" | {{t|Grass|{{color|FFFFFF|Grass}}}}
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| style="background: #{{poison color}};" | {{t|Poison|{{color|FFFFFF|Poison}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[Fire (type)|{{color|FFF|Fire}}]]
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{t|Fire|{{color|FFFFFF|Fire}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[Water (type)|{{color|FFF|Water}}]]
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{t|Water|{{color|FFFFFF|Water}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};"
| {{MS|002|Ivysaur (Pokémon)}}
| {{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MS|005|Charmeleon (Pokémon)}}
| {{MSP|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MS|008|Wartortle (Pokémon)}}
| {{MSP|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | [[Grass (type)|{{color|FFF|Grass}}]]
| style="background: #{{grass color}};" | {{t|Grass|{{color|FFFFFF|Grass}}}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | [[Poison (type)|{{color|FFF|Poison}}]]
| style="background: #{{poison color}};" | {{t|Poison|{{color|FFFFFF|Poison}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[Fire (type)|{{color|FFF|Fire}}]]
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{t|Fire|{{color|FFFFFF|Fire}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[Water (type)|{{color|FFF|Water}}]]
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{t|Water|{{color|FFFFFF|Water}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};"
| {{MS|003|Venusaur (Pokémon)}}
| {{MSP|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MS|006|Charizard (Pokémon)}}
| {{MSP|006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MS|009|Blastoise (Pokémon)}}
| {{MSP|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | {{t|Grass|{{color|FFF|Grass}}}}
| style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{t|Grass|{{color|FFFFFF|Grass}}}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | [[Poison (type)|{{color|FFF|Poison}}]]
| style="background: #{{poison color}};" | {{t|Poison|{{color|FFFFFF|Poison}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[Fire (type)|{{color|FFF|Fire}}]]
| style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{t|Fire|{{color|FFFFFF|Fire}}}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[Flying (type)|{{color|FFF|Flying}}]]
| style="background: #{{flying color}};" | {{t|Flying|{{color|FFFFFF|Flying}}}}
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| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{t|Water|{{color|FFFFFF|Water}}}}
|}
|}


* {{p|Bulbasaur}} is perfect for beginners. It can easily mop up Pokémon in the {{gy|Pewter}}, {{gy|Cerulean}}, and {{gy|Viridian}} Gyms, and resists the Pokémon in the {{gy|Vermilion}} and {{gy|Celadon}} Gyms. It is also unaffected by the {{status|Poison}} status ailment. It may have trouble with the {{gy|Saffron}} and {{gy|Cinnabar}} Gyms, but at that point in the game you should have some great Pokémon to back it up. Bulbasaur's final form, {{p|Venusaur}}, is capable of learning {{m|Earthquake}}, a useful move when facing {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* {{p|Charmander}} is the most difficult Pokémon for beginners to use, since it will be at a disadvantage early on. However, it learns {{m|Metal Claw}} on level 13, which gives it a fighting chance at the [[Pewter Gym]]. Adding to this, its disadvantages are done with after the Cerulean Gym. While Charmander's only real advantage is at the [[Celadon Gym]], you will still be able to deal with the remaining Gyms fairly well. Its final evolution, {{p|Charizard}}, is noted for being quite powerful, and is capable of learning {{m|Earthquake}} to deal with its {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Electric}} weaknesses.
* {{p|Squirtle}} is the second-easiest for beginners. It can defeat the Pewter, Cinnabar, and Viridian Gyms without much effort, but can do little against the {{gy|Vermilion}} and {{gy|Celadon}} Gyms. Its movepool is relatively limited, and it may have trouble against the other {{type|Water}} Pokémon in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. Squirtle's final evolution, {{p|Blastoise}}, is capable of learning {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Ground}} moves like {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Earthquake}} to cover its weaknesses.


* {{p|Bulbasaur}} is perfect for beginners.  It can easily mop up Pokémon in the {{gy|Pewter}}, {{gy|Cerulean}}, and {{gy|Viridian}} Gyms, while at the same time being somewhat immune to the Pokémon in the {{gy|Vermilion}} and {{gy|Celadon}} Gyms. It may have trouble with the {{gy|Saffron}} and {{gy|Cinnabar}} Gyms, but at that point in the game you should have some great Pokémon to back it up.
After selecting a Pokémon, {{ga|Blue}} chooses the Pokémon with an advantage type. Head for the door to be drawn into battle!


* {{p|Squirtle}} is the second-easiest to train.  It can defeat the {{gy|Pewter}}, {{gy|Cinnabar}}, and {{gy|Viridian}} Gyms without much effort.  However, Squirtle's movepool is relatively limited, and it may have trouble against the other {{type2|Water}}s in the [[Cerulean Gym]].  Squirtle's final evolution, {{p|Blastoise}}, can learn both powerful {{type2|Ground}} and {{type2|Ice}} moves, such as {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, which are super-effective on both of the types that {{p|Blastoise}} is weak to.
{| align="center"
 
! {{MS|001|Bulbasaur (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
* {{p|Charmander}} is the most difficult Pokémon for beginners to use, since it is weak against the types in the first two and the final Gyms, while only having a type advantage against [[Celadon Gym]].  Its final evolution, {{p|Charizard}}, is noted for being quite powerful.
! {{MS|004|Charmander (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:  
 
! {{MS|007|Squirtle (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
 
<br>
After selecting a Pokémon, Blue chooses the Pokémon with an advantage against the player's Pokémon.  Be sure to summarize the starter Pokémon, becoming familiar with its nature and moveset.  Walk towards the lab's exit, and he challenges the player to a battle.  Get ready for your first battle, Trainer.
 
=== Rival battle ===
[[Image:Rival 1.jpg|frame|right|The first battle with Blue]]
 
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During the battle, Oak will explain a few basics. If the player's Pokémon is running low on {{stat|HP|health}}, use the {{DL|Potion|Potion}} from the PC. Regardless of which two Pokémon face off, their chances of winning are about the same; none of them know any moves of their own type, so Blue has no advantage just yet. When the battle ends, he leaves the Lab.


[[File:FRLG Route 1.png|thumb|right|Route 1]]
Exit the building and head north to reach {{rt|1|Kanto}}.


During the battle, Prof. Oak will explain a few basics.  If the player's Pokémon is running low on {{stat|HP|health}}, use the [[Potion]] that was withdrawn from the PC.  Regardless of which two starter Pokémon battle, each one's chances of winning are about the same - none of the three know any moves of their type, so Blue won't have any advantage just yet.  Once the battle is over, he runs off.
== Route 1 ==
<br>
[[File:Kanto Route 1 FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|left|Route 1]]
Leave Oak's lab and head north from Pallet Town to reach {{rt|1|Kanto}}.


== Route 1 ==
{{rt|1|Kanto}} is a short path that connects [[Pallet Town]] to [[Viridian City]] in the north. Without {{ball|Poké}}s, it is impossible to catch any of the wild {{p|Pidgey}} or {{p|Rattata}} yet, but battling a few will earn the player's young Pokémon some [[experience]].
 
The man at the south end of the route works at the Poké Mart in Viridian, and gives away a free {{DL|Potion|Potion}} as a sample. It is also possible to rest up at home by talking to {{ka|Mom}}.
 
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|- align="center"
! Items
|-
|
{{Itlisth}}
{{itemlist|Potion|Obtained from Viridian Poké Mart employee|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
{{Itlistfoot}}
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Trainers should talk to the first person they see on the way to [[Viridian City]].  The guy is an employee at the [[Poké Mart]] there, and he'll give the player a free [[Potion]].
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{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
! Available Pokémon
|-  
|-  
|{{catch/header|land|no}}
|  
{{catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entryfl|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|50%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|50%|type1=normal|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|019|Rattata|yes|yes|Grass|2-4|50%|type1=normal}}
{{catch/entryfl|019|Rattata|yes|yes|Grass|2-4|50%|type1=normal}}
{{catch/footer|land}}
{{catch/footer|land}}
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There are only two [[wild Pokémon]] species that can be found on {{rt|1|Kanto}}, {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Rattata}}.  Wander around in the tall grass to encounter them.  Trainers should strengthen their young Pokémon by fighting wild species to gain [[experience]].
 
If the player's Pokémon has low health, return to [[Pallet Town]] and talk to Mom, or head to [[Viridian City]] and use the [[Poké Center]].  Players should have trained to get their Pokémon to at least [[Level]] 8 before reaching [[Viridian City]].  This boring training will pay off, as it will make battling Trainers much easier in the long run.


== Viridian City ==
== Viridian City ==
[[File:Viridian City FRLG.png|thumb|300px|left|Viridian City]]
[[File:Viridian City FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|Viridian City]]


Trainers can explore [[Viridian City]] immediately upon entering the city, though there is not much to do here yet. The southernmost building is the [[Pokémon Center]].  This Pokémon hospital is where Trainers bring their battle-weary Pokémon to be restored to full health.  Using the facility is simple, Trainers simply need to speak to the nurse behind the counter.  The PC by the east wall is free for all Trainers to use to manage their Pokémon and items.  North of the Poké Center is an old man lying in the street.  He refuses to allow Trainers to pass, claiming that this is private property.  To the south is the Pokémon Trainer School, with a list of Pokémon status problems that can arise during battle.
[[Viridian City]] is a small city, and the first with a Pokémon Gym. However, the mysterious [[Gym Leader]] is out of town, and the Gym has been closed indefinitely.


Southeast of the School is the city's [[Poké Mart]].  Immediately after entering the building, the clerk asks the player if they are from Pallet Town.  He then asks them to deliver a package to {{prof|Oak}}.  The clerk won't let Trainers purchase anything from the Mart until after they deliver {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Oak's Parcel}}, so head back to Pallet Town.
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|- align="center"
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|-
|
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{{Itemlist|Oak's Parcel|From the shopkeeper at the [[Poké Mart]]|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{key|I|Oak's Parcel|Oak's}} {{key|III|Oak's Parcel|Parcel}}}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|Next to the {{m|Cut|cuttable}} tree in the northwestern part of the city |FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
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== Back to Pallet Town ==
=== Pokémon Center ===
[[File:KantoTownMap.png|frame|right|The Kanto region, as seen when viewing the Town Map]]
The southernmost building is the local [[Pokémon Center]]. This Pokémon hospital will heal a Trainer's team to full health and normal status, and the PC in the corner is free to use. In addition to accessing the Item Storage system, these PCs can also access the Pokémon Storage system. As Trainers may only travel with up to six Pokémon at once, any others are immediately transferred to storage upon capture.


After delivering the parcel to Professor Oak, Blue returns to the lab.  Oak then gives each Trainer a [[Pokédex]], an electronic encyclopedia that Trainers will use to catalog every Pokémon in existence. He also gives five [[Poké Ball]]s to each of the two rivals. After receiving the Pokédex, Blue will remark that he doesn't need help to complete the task, and that he'll get a {{DL|List of key items in Generation I|Town Map|map}} from his sister and tell her not to give you one. Despite his clever plan, players can obtain a map from his sister anyway.
=== Poké Mart ===
Behind the Pokémon Center is the local [[Poké Mart]]. These stores offer a variety of {{ball|Poké}}s, {{DL|Potion|Potion}}s, and other items. Upon entering the building, the cashier asks the player to deliver {{key|III|Oak's Parcel|a package}} to [[Professor Oak]]. The cashier will not sell anything until the delivery is made.


== Start Catching Pokémon ==
=== Pokémon academy ===
[[Pokémon academy|This school]] teaches young Pokémon Trainers about the basics of battle. The blackboard in the front of the room lists the five {{DL|Status condition|Non-volatile status|status ailments}} that can affect a Pokémon.


Head back up north to Viridian City and battle a few more wild Pokémon on the way.  Try to get all Pokémon to level 10 for now.
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|-
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! style="background: #9FC0B5; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Effect(s)
|- align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;"
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| {{status|Burn}}
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| style="background: #{{ice color}};" | FRZ
| {{status|Freeze}}
| Cannot move until thawed
|- align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;"
| style="background: #{{electric color}};" | PAR
| {{status|Paralysis}}
| {{stat|Speed}} drops to 25%; cannot attack 1/4 of the time
|- align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF;"
| style="background: #{{poison color}};" | {{color|FFFFFF|PSN}}
| {{status|Poison}}
| Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of maximum {{stat|HP}} every turn; 1 HP lost for every five steps taken outside of battle
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| style="background: #{{status color}};" | {{color|FFFFFF|SLP}}
| {{status|Sleep}}
| Cannot move for one to six turns
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #9FC0B5; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}


Stop in the Poké Mart and buy a few [[Poké Ball]]s.  Head just outside of the city's southern border to the nearest patch of tall grass and try to catch a Pidgey and a Rattata.  Trainers should raise them both to the same level as their starter Pokémon by pitting them against other wild Pokémon. 
== Pallet Town ==
[[File:KantoTownMap.png|250px|thumbnail|The Kanto region, as seen when viewing the Town Map]]


===Route 22===
=== Professor Oak's Laboratory ===
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
Upon delivering {{key|III|Oak's Parcel|the package}} to [[Professor Oak|Oak]], his grandson returns to the lab. Oak then gives each Trainer a [[Pokédex]], an electronic encyclopedia that will be used to catalog every Pokémon in existence. In addition, each receives five {{ball|Poké}}s to start them on their journey. {{ga|Blue}} remarks that he doesn't need any help—he will get a [[Town Map]] from his sister, [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]], and tell her not to give the player one. Despite this, Daisy will still give out a map anyway.
 
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
! Items
|-
|
{{itlisth|road}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Obtained from Oak after he receives {{key|III|Oak's Parcel|his parcel}}|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{ball|Poké}} ×5}}
{{itemlist|None|Obtained from Oak after he receives his parcel|FR=yes|LG=yes|display=[[Pokédex]]|sprite=Kanto Pokédex III OD}}
{{itemlist|Town Map|Obtained from [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]] after the player obtains a Pokédex|FR=yes|LG=yes|sprite=Bag Town Map III Sprite}}
{{itlistfoot|road}}
|}
 
== Viridian City ==
Stop in the Poké Mart to buy a few {{ball|Poké}}s, then visit Routes {{rtn|1|Kanto}} and {{rtn|22|Kanto}} to hunt for new Pokémon.
 
{| align="center"
|{{shop|Poké Mart}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
|}
 
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
! Items
|-  
|-  
|{{Catch/header|land|no}}
|  
{{catch/entryfl|019|Rattata|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal}}
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{catch/entryfl|056|Mankey|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Fighting}}
{{Itemlist|Teachy TV|Obtained from the {{ka|old man}} who teaches the {{player}} how to catch a Pokémon|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{key|III|Teachy TV}}}}
{{catch/entryfl|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|10%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}
{{Catch/div|water|Surfing and Fishing}}
{{catch/entryfl|054|Psyduck|yes|no|Surf|20-40|100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|079|Slowpoke|no|yes|Surf|20-40|100%|type1=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entryfl|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|5|100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|Fish Good|5-15|60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|Fish Good|5-15|20%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Good|5-15|20%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|Fish Super|15-25|40%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|061|Poliwhirl|yes|yes|Fish Super|20-30|40%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|130|Gyarados|yes|yes|Fish Super|15-25|15%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryfl|054|Psyduck|yes|no|Fish Super|15-35|5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryfl|079|Slowpoke|no|yes|Fish Super|15-35|5%|type1=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Catch/footer|land}}
|}
|}


West of Viridian is {{rt|22|Kanto}}, where wild Rattata, {{p|Mankey}}, and {{p|Spearow}} can be found.  Catching all of these should give Trainers five new pages of data for their Pokédex - not a bad start. Also if you started out with Charmander, then it would be a good idea to catch Mankey since it will help you win your first Gym Battle.
== Route 22 ==
[[File:Kanto Route 22 FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|Route 22]]


==== Rival battle #2 ====
{{rt|22|Kanto}} is a short route that leads west from {{ci|Viridian}}. The path is a dead-end right now, but there are still new Pokémon to find. The {{type|Fighting}} {{p|Mankey}} will be useful at the first Gym, and even more so if the player chose {{p|Charmander}}.


Midway through {{rt|22|Kanto}}, the player will be ambushed by Blue again. This battle won't be very hard for Trainers with at least two party members that are level 10 or higher.
{{ga|Blue}} reappears halfway along the route, and challenges the player to another battle. He has added a {{p|Pidgey}} since the previous battle, but this should still be an easy fight.


{| align="center"
{| align="center"
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
! {{MS|001|Bulbasaur (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:
! {{MS|004|Charmander (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:  
! If the {{Player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
! {{MS|007|Squirtle (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
|-
|-
|{{Party|color={{firered color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{leafgreen color}}
|{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Blue1.png|prize={{pdollar}}280|class=Rival|name=Blue|game=FRLG|location=Kanto Route 22|locationname=Route 22|pokemon=2|
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 1.png|prize={{PDollar}}144|class=Rival|classlink=Rival|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}|game=FRLG|location=Kanto Route 22|locationname=Route 22|pokemon=2}}
pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=FireRed|ndex=004|pokemon=Charmander|gender=male|ability=Blaze|level=9|type1=Fire|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey|ability=Keen Eye|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying |gender=male|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=FireRed|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey|gender=male|ability=Keen Eye|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=004|pokemon=Charmander|ability=Blaze|level=9|type1=Fire|gender=male|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


|{{Party|color={{firered color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{leafgreen color}}
|{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Blue1.png|prize={{pdollar}}280|class=Rival|name=Blue|game=FRLG|location=Kanto Route 22|locationname=Route 22|pokemon=2|
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 1.png|prize={{PDollar}}144|class=Rival|classlink=Rival|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}|game=FRLG|location=Kanto Route 22|locationname=Route 22|pokemon=2}}
pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=FireRed|ndex=007|pokemon=Squirtle|gender=male|ability=Torrent|level=9|type1=Water|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move3=Bubble|move3type=Water}}|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey|ability=Keen Eye|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|gender=male|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=FireRed|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey|gender=male|ability=Keen Eye|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=007|pokemon=Squirtle|ability=Torrent|level=9|type1=Water|gender=male|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move3=Bubble|move3type=Water}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


|{{Party|color={{firered color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{leafgreen color}}
|{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Blue1.png|prize={{pdollar}}280|class=Rival|name=Blue|game=FRLG|location=Kanto Route 22|locationname=Route 22|pokemon=2|
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 1.png|prize={{PDollar}}144|class=Rival|classlink=Rival|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}|game=FRLG|location=Kanto Route 22|locationname=Route 22|pokemon=2}}
pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=FireRed|ndex=001|pokemon=Bulbasaur|gender=male|ability=Overgrow|level=9|type1=Grass|type2=Poison|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass}}|
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey|ability=Keen Eye|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|gender=male|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=3|game=FireRed|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey|ability=Keen Eye|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=001|pokemon=Bulbasaur|ability=Overgrow|level=9|type1=Grass|type2=Poison|gender=male|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}
|}


After the battle with Blue, return to Viridian City, heal up if needed, and head north. The coffee guy stops you and apologizes for being rude earlier. Seeing the Trainer's Pokédex, he offers to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon. Afterwards, he gives you the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Teachy TV}}, a portable television that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers. Walk past the old man and head north to reach {{rt|2|Kanto}}.
After the battle, return to Viridian City and head north. The {{ka|old man}} stops {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Red|1=Leaf}} to apologize for being rude earlier. Seeing {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=his|1=her}} Pokédex, he offers to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon. After catching a {{p|Weedle}}, he hands over the {{key|III|Teachy TV}}, a portable television that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.
 
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
|-
|
{{Catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entryfl|019|Rattata|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entryfl|056|Mankey|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Fighting}}
{{catch/entryfl|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Grass|3, 5|10%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/footer|land}}
|}


== Route 2 ==
== Route 2 ==
[[File:Route 2.png|thumb|right|Route 2]]
[[File:Kanto Route 2 FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|left|Route 2]]
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
[[File:Viridian Forest FRLG.png|250px|thumbnail|Viridian Forest]]
 
{{rt|2|Kanto}} links Viridian City to [[Pewter City]] in the north. Much of the area is occupied by [[Viridian Forest]], a large maze of trees. The east side of the route is currently inaccessible. Head through the [[gate]] to enter the forest, a new area with new Pokémon to catch!
 
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon
! Available Pokémon
|-  
|-  
|{{Catch/header|forest|no}}
|  
{{Catch/header|forest|no}}
{{Catch/entryfl|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryfl|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryfl|019|Rattata|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryfl|019|Rattata|yes|yes|Grass|2-5|45%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryfl|010|Caterpie|yes|yes|Grass|4-5|5%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entryfl|010|Caterpie|yes|yes|Grass|4-5|5%|type1=Bug}}
{{Catch/entryfl|013|Weedle|yes|yes|Grass|4-5|5%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/entryfl|013|Weedle|yes|yes|Grass|4-5|5%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Catch/div|forest|Gift Pokémon}}
{{Catch/entryfl|122|Mr. Mime|yes|yes|Trade|The same as the traded Pokémon|One|tradenum=063|tradename=Abra|type1=Psychic}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}
|}
|}
{{rt|2|Kanto}} is a small route that connects [[Viridian City]] in the south to [[Pewter City]] in the north.  What this route lacks in size, it makes up for with [[Viridian Forest]], a maze of trees.


=== Viridian Forest ===
=== Viridian Forest ===
[[File:Viridian Forest.png|thumb|left|Viridian Forest]]
Check the tree near the entrance for a hidden {{DL|Status condition healing item|Antidote}}, then follow the trail to the northwest to reach a {{ball|Poké}} in the tall grass. Turn around and head for the southeast corner to get a {{DL|Potion|Potion}}. Head north for another {{DL|Status condition healing item|Antidote}}, then turn west. Zigzag through the trees, then collect another {{DL|Potion|Potion}} from the clearing. Trek through the tall grass to fight Bug Catcher Sammy and find another {{DL|Potion|Potion}}, then exit through the gate to re-emerge on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, and continue north to [[Pewter City]].
 
Once inside the forest, there are a few areas to explore.  To get another free item, follow the trail to the northwest.  To the west, hidden in the tall grass, is a [[Poké Ball]]. Backtrack to the entrance, but this time follow the path to the east.  Pick up the [[Potion]] in the forest's southeast area, and continue north on the main trail. After defeating Bug Catcher Rick, continue north along the path to fight a second Trainer.  After defeating Bug Catcher Doug, grab the {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Antidote}} lying on the path, and turn left into the tall grass. Trainers now have to wander through the grassy maze until they spot a signpost. Walk to the dead-end area to the right to find another [[Potion]], then backtrack past the sign towards the tall grass to the west.  Fight one more Trainer to reach the northern edge of the forest.  Leave the [[gate]] to reach {{rt|2|Kanto}}.


{| class="expandable" align="left" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! Trainers
! Items
|-  
|-  
|  
|  
{{Trainerheader}}
{{Itlisth|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|FL BugCatcher.png|Bug Catcher|Rick|72|2|013|Weedle|♂|6|None|010|Caterpie|♂|6|None|36=シンイチ|37=Shinichi}}
{{Itemlist|Antidote|
{{Trainerdiv}}
* In the northeast area of the forest, past a [[Trainer Tips]] sign
{{Trainerentry|FL BugCatcher.png|Bug Catcher|Doug|84|3|013|Weedle|♂|7|None|013|Weedle|♂|7|None|014|Kakuna|♂|7|None|36=オサム|37=Osamu}}
* Left side of the tree near the first NPC ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{DL|Status condition healing item|Antidote}} ×2}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|
{{Trainerentry|FL BugCatcher.png|Bug Catcher|Anthony|96|2|010|Caterpie|♂|7|None|010|Caterpie|♂|8|None|36=シュンスケ|37=Shunsuke}}
* In path of grass east of Route 2 entrance
{{Trainerdiv}}
* In a small area southeast of the final Trainer Tips sign
{{Trainerentry|FL BugCatcher.png|Bug Catcher|Charlie|84|3|011|Metapod|♂|7|None|011|Metapod|♂|7|None|010|Caterpie|♂|7|None|36=マナブ|37=Manabu}}
* In the west area of the forest, across from the final Bug Catcher ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}} ×3}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|On a [[Tall grass|grassy]] dead-end path north and west of the entrance|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{Ball|Poké}}}}
{{Trainerentry|FL BugCatcher.png|Bug Catcher|Sammy|108|1|013|Weedle|♂|9|None|36=タツヒロ|37=Tatsuhiro}}
{{Itlistfoot|forest}}
{{Trainerfooter}}
|}
|}
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
 
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! Available Pokémon (Viridian Forest)
! Available Pokémon
|-  
|-  
|  
|  
{{Catch/header|land|yes}}
{{Catch/header|forest|no}}
{{Catch/entryfl|010|Caterpie|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=bug}}
{{Catch/entryfl|010|Caterpie|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|013|Weedle|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|013|Weedle|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|40%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|011|Metapod|no|yes|Grass|4-6|10%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|014|Kakuna|yes|no|Grass|4-6|10%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|014|Kakuna|yes|no|Grass|4-6|10%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|011|Metapod|no|yes|Grass|4-6|10%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|5|5%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|011|Metapod|yes|no|Grass|4-6|5%|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entryfl|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|5|5%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{catch/entryfl|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Grass|4-6|5%|type1=bug|type2=poison}}
{{Catch/entryfl|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|3, 5|5%|type1=electric}}
{{Catch/entryfl|025|Pikachu|yes|yes|Grass|3-5|5%|type1=electric}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}
{{Catch/footer|land}}
|}
|}


{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{firered color light}};"
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! Items
! Trainers
|-  
|-  
|  
|  
{{Itlisth|forest}}
{{Trainerheader|forest}}
{{Itlistbod|Poké Ball|West part of forest.|FRLG|display={{DL|Poké Ball|Poké Ball}}}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Rick|72|2|013|Weedle|♂|6|None|010|Caterpie|♂|6|None|36=シンイチ|37=Shinichi}}
{{Itlistbod|Potion|One hidden; One in path of grass east of Route 2 entrance.|FRLG|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}} ×3}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Itlistbod|Antidote|One hidden.|FRLG|display={{DL|Status ailment healing item|Antidote}} ×2}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Doug|84|3|013|Weedle|♂|7|None|014|Kakuna|♂|7|None|013|Weedle|♂|7|None|36=オサム|37=Osamu}}
{{Itlistfoot|forest}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Anthony|96|2|010|Caterpie|♂|7|None|010|Caterpie|♂|8|None|36=シュンスケ|37=Shunsuke}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Charlie|84|3|011|Metapod|♂|7|None|010|Caterpie||7|None|011|Metapod|♂|7|None|36=マナブ|37=Manabu}}
{{Trainerdiv|forest}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr FRLG Bug Catcher.png|Bug Catcher|Sammy|108|1|013|Weedle|♂|9|None|36=タツヒロ|37=Tatsuhiro}}
{{Trainerfooter|forest}}
|}
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[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough|F01]]

Revision as of 04:57, 26 January 2016

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
These pages follow the remade Game Boy Advance iteration, not Red and Blue. The guide for those games can be found here.


Introduction

After selecting New Game, Professor Oak appears! He briefly introduces the world of Pokémon and the Pokémon themselves. Choose to play as either the male or female protagonist, then choose a name for both them and the rival.

Pallet Town

Pallet Town
The player's house
Professor Oak's Laboratory

Pallet Town is a rather boring, quaint town, with only three buildings. The house to the west belongs to the player, the one to the east belongs to Blue, and the big building to the south is Oak's Laboratory.

Player's house

The game begins in the player's house, with him/her standing in front of a NES. Boot up the PC on the desk and access the Item Storage function. There is already a Potion stored here, so select Withdraw Item, then Potion ×1 to retrieve it. Shut down the machine and head downstairs. Mom says that Oak has been looking for him/her, so head outside. Welcome to Pallet Town!

Oak is nowhere to be found, so head north into the tall grass on the edge of town. From out of nowhere, Oak appears! He yells at the player for trying to leave on its own, without a Pokémon for defense against the wild Pokémon roaming around. He leads the player back to the lab.

Professor Oak's Laboratory

Oak and offers a choice of a very first Pokémon. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages, and some are more challenging to raise than the others.

Spr 3f 001.png
Bulbasaur
Spr 3f 004.png
Charmander
Spr 3f 007.png
Squirtle
Grass Poison Fire Water
Ivysaur Ivysaur Charmeleon Charmeleon Wartortle Wartortle
Grass Poison Fire Water
Venusaur Venusaur Charizard Charizard Blastoise Blastoise
Grass Poison Fire Flying Water
  • Bulbasaur is perfect for beginners. It can easily mop up Pokémon in the Pewter, Cerulean, and Viridian Gyms, and resists the Pokémon in the Vermilion and Celadon Gyms. It is also unaffected by the Poison status ailment. It may have trouble with the Saffron and Cinnabar Gyms, but at that point in the game you should have some great Pokémon to back it up. Bulbasaur's final form, Venusaur, is capable of learning Earthquake, a useful move when facing Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Charmander is the most difficult Pokémon for beginners to use, since it will be at a disadvantage early on. However, it learns Metal Claw on level 13, which gives it a fighting chance at the Pewter Gym. Adding to this, its disadvantages are done with after the Cerulean Gym. While Charmander's only real advantage is at the Celadon Gym, you will still be able to deal with the remaining Gyms fairly well. Its final evolution, Charizard, is noted for being quite powerful, and is capable of learning Earthquake to deal with its Rock and Electric weaknesses.
  • Squirtle is the second-easiest for beginners. It can defeat the Pewter, Cinnabar, and Viridian Gyms without much effort, but can do little against the Vermilion and Celadon Gyms. Its movepool is relatively limited, and it may have trouble against the other Water-type Pokémon in the Cerulean Gym. Squirtle's final evolution, Blastoise, is capable of learning Ice and Ground moves like Ice Beam and Earthquake to cover its weaknesses.

After selecting a Pokémon, Blue chooses the Pokémon with an advantage type. Head for the door to be drawn into battle!

001 If the player chose Bulbasaur: 004 If the player chose Charmander: 007 If the player chose Squirtle:






During the battle, Oak will explain a few basics. If the player's Pokémon is running low on health, use the Potion from the PC. Regardless of which two Pokémon face off, their chances of winning are about the same; none of them know any moves of their own type, so Blue has no advantage just yet. When the battle ends, he leaves the Lab.

Exit the building and head north to reach Route 1.

Route 1

Route 1

Route 1 is a short path that connects Pallet Town to Viridian City in the north. Without Poké Balls, it is impossible to catch any of the wild Pidgey or Rattata yet, but battling a few will earn the player's young Pokémon some experience.

The man at the south end of the route works at the Poké Mart in Viridian, and gives away a free Potion as a sample. It is also possible to rest up at home by talking to Mom.

Viridian City

Viridian City

Viridian City is a small city, and the first with a Pokémon Gym. However, the mysterious Gym Leader is out of town, and the Gym has been closed indefinitely.

Pokémon Center

The southernmost building is the local Pokémon Center. This Pokémon hospital will heal a Trainer's team to full health and normal status, and the PC in the corner is free to use. In addition to accessing the Item Storage system, these PCs can also access the Pokémon Storage system. As Trainers may only travel with up to six Pokémon at once, any others are immediately transferred to storage upon capture.

Poké Mart

Behind the Pokémon Center is the local Poké Mart. These stores offer a variety of Poké Balls, Potions, and other items. Upon entering the building, the cashier asks the player to deliver a package to Professor Oak. The cashier will not sell anything until the delivery is made.

Pokémon academy

This school teaches young Pokémon Trainers about the basics of battle. The blackboard in the front of the room lists the five status ailments that can affect a Pokémon.

Ailment Effect(s)
BRN Burn Attack drops to 50%; inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of maximum HP every turn
FRZ Freeze Cannot move until thawed
PAR Paralysis Speed drops to 25%; cannot attack 1/4 of the time
PSN Poison Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of maximum HP every turn; 1 HP lost for every five steps taken outside of battle
SLP Sleep Cannot move for one to six turns

Pallet Town

The Kanto region, as seen when viewing the Town Map

Professor Oak's Laboratory

Upon delivering the package to Oak, his grandson returns to the lab. Oak then gives each Trainer a Pokédex, an electronic encyclopedia that will be used to catalog every Pokémon in existence. In addition, each receives five Poké Balls to start them on their journey. Blue remarks that he doesn't need any help—he will get a Town Map from his sister, Daisy, and tell her not to give the player one. Despite this, Daisy will still give out a map anyway.

Viridian City

Stop in the Poké Mart to buy a few Poké Balls, then visit Routes 1 and 22 to hunt for new Pokémon.

Poké Mart

Route 22

Route 22

Route 22 is a short route that leads west from Viridian. The path is a dead-end right now, but there are still new Pokémon to find. The Fighting-type Mankey will be useful at the first Gym, and even more so if the player chose Charmander.

Blue reappears halfway along the route, and challenges the player to another battle. He has added a Pidgey since the previous battle, but this should still be an easy fight.

001 If the player chose Bulbasaur: 004 If the player chose Charmander: 007 If the player chose Squirtle:






After the battle, return to Viridian City and head north. The old man stops Red to apologize for being rude earlier. Seeing his Pokédex, he offers to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon. After catching a Weedle, he hands over the Teachy TV, a portable television that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.

Route 2

Route 2
Viridian Forest

Route 2 links Viridian City to Pewter City in the north. Much of the area is occupied by Viridian Forest, a large maze of trees. The east side of the route is currently inaccessible. Head through the gate to enter the forest, a new area with new Pokémon to catch!

Viridian Forest

Check the tree near the entrance for a hidden Antidote, then follow the trail to the northwest to reach a Poké Ball in the tall grass. Turn around and head for the southeast corner to get a Potion. Head north for another Antidote, then turn west. Zigzag through the trees, then collect another Potion from the clearing. Trek through the tall grass to fight Bug Catcher Sammy and find another Potion, then exit through the gate to re-emerge on Route 2, and continue north to Pewter City.

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