Appendix:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough/Section 1: Difference between revisions

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* {{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. Due to Sludge Bomb being unobtainable until post Elite 4, Venusaur will only have Grass type moves for STAB.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} is easy for a beginner. It has the type advantage over the {{gy|Pewter}}, {{gy|Cerulean}}, and {{gy|Viridian}} Gyms, and it resists the Pokémon in the {{gy|Vermilion}} and {{gy|Celadon}} Gyms. It is also immune to the {{status|Poison}} status ailment. It may have trouble with the {{gy|Saffron}} and {{gy|Cinnabar}} Gyms if the player does not have other 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. Due to Sludge Bomb being unobtainable until post Elite 4, Venusaur will only have Grass type moves for STAB. It can learn Razor leaf, a grass type move with a high critical hit ratio, and can be taught more powerful grass moves like [[Frenzy Plant]] and [[SolarBeam]].
* {{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|Brick Break}} and {{m|Earthquake}} to deal with its {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Electric}} weaknesses. {{m|Dragon Claw}} is also an option for dealing with Lance's Dragon types.  
* {{p|Charmander}} is difficult for a beginner, 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|Brick Break}} and {{m|Earthquake}} to deal with its {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Electric}} weaknesses. {{m|Dragon Claw}} is also an option for dealing with Lance's Dragon types. It will learn {{m|Wing Attack}} and {{m|Flamethrower}} via level up for STAB. And the player may teach it more powerful STAB moves like {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Overheat}}, and {{m|Blast Burn}}.
* {{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|Squirtle}} is medium for a beginner. 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|Blizzard}} and {{m|Earthquake}} to cover its weaknesses. For STAB, it can learn {{m|Surf}} as well as {{m|Hydro Cannon}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.


After selecting a Pokémon, {{ga|Blue}} chooses the Pokémon with an advantage type. Head for the door to be drawn into battle!
After selecting a Pokémon, {{ga|Blue}} chooses the Pokémon with an advantage type. Head for the door to be drawn into battle!
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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.
During the battle, Oak will explain a few basics. If the player's Pokémon is running low on {{stat|HP|health}}, the player may 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.


Exit the building and head north to reach {{rt|1|Kanto}}.
Exit the building and head north to reach {{rt|1|Kanto}}.

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