Appendix:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough/Section 2: Difference between revisions

The [[Pewter Gym]] focuses on the {{type2|Rock}}, so Trainers that chose {{p|Bulbasaur}} or {{p|Squirtle}} will be in good shape.  Teams with {{p|Charmander}} may have some trouble here, since {{type2|Fire}}s can't do much damage against Rock-types.  Trainers with Charmander would be well-advised to bring a {{p|Mankey}} from {{rt|22|Kanto}} or {{p|Butterfree}} with {{m|Confusion}}, since {{type2|Fighting}} moves are super-effective against the Rock-type and Brock's Pokémon have poor Special Defenses. Teaching {{m|Metal Claw}} to Charmander can help, but try not to be too dependent on it, especially since the {{p|Sandshrew}} that the Gym Trainer has is a Ground type, which is not weak to {{type2|Fighting}} or {{type2|Steel}}, and Ground is super-effective against Fire.  Bring a few [[Potion]]s, and enter the first Gym.  If possible, try to use special attacks like {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, or {{m|Confusion}} instead of physical attacks, as Brock's {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Onix}} have very high {{Stat|Defense}} stats and very low {{Stat|Special Defense}} stats.

The next point of interest is the Pokémon Center.  There's a bald guy in front of the stairs that will offer Trainers a {{p|Magikarp}} for {{pdollar}}500.  The fish itself isn't a great {{type2|Water}} choice, since it can only {{m|splash}} around until level 15, but with enough training it will evolve into {{p|Gyarados}} at level 20 (with much better stats and moves) which can help with the upcoming Gym match in Cerulean City.  It's a Trainer's choice whether to fork over the money for the fish or not, since they are found almost everywhere with the Old Rod later on.  Heal up and head into [[Mt. Moon]].