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

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The [[Pewter Gym]] focuses on the {{type|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 {{type|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 {{type|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 {{type|Fighting}} or {{type|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.

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Congratulations, you've just won the {{badge|Boulder}}!  The Badge gives a slight {{stat|attack}} boost during battle, and also allows the use of {{m|Flash}} outside of battle (once a Trainer has obtained [[HM05]]).

[[Brock]] also gives out {{TM|39|Rock Tomb}} as a prize. With the first Gym behind them, a Trainer's next destination is [[Cerulean City]] to the east. Stock up on Poké Balls and Potions before leaving for {{rt|3|Kanto}}, then it's off to the wilderness again!