"Hi there! Glad to meet you! Welcome to the world of Pokémon! My name is Oak. People affectionately refer to me as the Pokémon Professor. This world is widely inhabited far and wide by creatures known as Pokémon!"
These iconic words mark the beginning of an unforgettable adventure in Pokémon Fire Red, a beloved remake of the Game Boy classic, Pokémon Red. Whether you’re a nostalgic veteran revisiting Kanto or a newcomer eager to experience the origins of the Pokémon phenomenon, this comprehensive guide will lead you through every step of your journey. We’ll delve into meticulous detail, ensuring you don’t miss a single item, trainer battle, or side quest, while injecting a touch of humor to keep things engaging. Prepare to become the ultimate Pokémon Master with this Guide For Pokemon Fire Red!
Pallet Town: Your Adventure Begins
Pallet Town, your quaint hometown, sets the stage for your grand Pokémon journey. The tranquil music and simple, red-roofed houses create a nostalgic atmosphere. It’s also, somewhat inexplicably, home to the renowned Professor Oak. Lucky you!
Before rushing out, interact with the PC in your room. Navigate to ‘Item Storage’ and withdraw the Potion. Every bit helps in these early stages. Now, head downstairs. Your mom, ever supportive, will acknowledge the rite of passage that is leaving home for a Pokémon adventure. No soccer mom clichés here, just pure encouragement.
Stepping outside, you might encounter a townsperson fascinated by the ‘START’ menu sign – a humorous detail highlighting the game’s interface. While Pallet Town is small, feel free to explore. Your rival’s sister resides in the house to the right, but she’ll simply mention he’s at Professor Oak’s lab.
The lab is located at the bottom of town. Your rival will be there, stating Oak’s absence. It’s clear Oak isn’t around, prompting you to head towards the town’s exit, located upwards, towards the tall grass. Just as you venture towards the exit, Professor Oak dramatically appears, warning of danger and ushering you into his lab.
Inside, the pivotal moment arrives: choosing your first Pokémon. You’re presented with three classic options: Bulbasaur (Grass), Squirtle (Water), or Charmander (Fire).
Make your selection wisely! Consider your preferred playstyle and future team composition. For those who are particular, you might spend some time resetting to get your desired gender and nature. Once you’ve made your choice, step outside, and your rival will immediately challenge you to a battle. Professor Oak provides a brief tutorial on Pokémon battling, and then the rivalry ignites!
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle Lv. 5
Your rival will always choose the Pokémon with a type advantage over yours. If you chose Bulbasaur, he’ll have Charmander; Charmander means he’ll have Squirtle, and Squirtle results in Bulbasaur for your rival. Despite the type disadvantage, victory is achievable. At this early stage, none of the starters know type-specific attacks. Focus on using Tackle and Growl (if available) to weaken your opponent. Defeating your rival earns you 80 Pokédollars, and Professor Oak offers congratulations. With your first battle under your belt, you are now ready to leave Pallet Town and venture onto Route 1.
Route 1: From Pallet Town to Viridian City
Pokémon found: Rattata, Pidgey
Route 1’s music is upbeat, perhaps a bit too cheerful for some, and the route itself is primarily grassy and straightforward. It’s a short path, serving as a gentle introduction to wild Pokémon encounters.
Navigate through the first patch of tall grass and turn left. Engage in battles with any wild Pokémon that appear to gain early experience for your starter. You’ll encounter a helpful individual in an apron who will gift you a Potion – a welcome addition to your inventory. Continue right, traverse the rectangular patch of grass, turn left, and proceed upwards through the gap in the ledge. Turn right again, ascend through the two grass patches, and then slightly left to reach the path leading to Viridian City. Route 1 is a quick transition, preparing you for the first city in your adventure.
Viridian City: The Eternally Green Paradise
Viridian City lives up to its name, bathed in greenery with bushes adorning the landscape and houses sporting green roofs. Upon entering, you might be puzzled by an old man obstructing the main path, claiming he needs his coffee before anyone can pass. The city’s music is a pleasant remix of the original, retaining a familiar feel with added depth.
Your immediate priority should be the Pokémon Center to heal your Pokémon after your journey through Route 1. Afterwards, attempt to understand the old man’s peculiar roadblock – you’ll likely fail, as there’s no immediate solution. Venture into the Poké Mart, and the clerk will instantly recognize you and entrust you with a Parcel to deliver to Professor Oak. He declines to sell you anything until the delivery is made, so you have no choice but to backtrack to Pallet Town.
Route 1: Pallet Town Delivery Run
Pokémon found: Rattata, Pidgey
This return trip to Pallet Town offers a convenient shortcut. Utilize the ledges to jump down, bypassing the need to battle wild Pokémon again. Navigate through the grass, making your way back to your hometown swiftly. It’s a quick errand, reinforcing the interconnectedness of the early game locations.
Pallet Town: Parcel Delivery and Pokédex
Back in Pallet Town, if your Pokémon sustained any damage on the brief return trip, visit your mom to have them healed. Otherwise, proceed directly to Professor Oak’s lab. Speak with him, and he’ll commend your talent and promptly accept the Parcel. Your rival then bursts in, interrupting the moment.
It turns out Professor Oak planned to give both of you Pokédexes all along. He presents you and your rival with these essential tools for any aspiring Pokémon Trainer, along with five Poké Balls – a generous upgrade from the original games.
Professor Oak elaborates on his age and ambition to document all Pokémon, a task he now entrusts to you. Your rival, in typical competitive fashion, declares he doesn’t need your help and intends to get a Town Map from his sister, boasting that you won’t receive one. However, his reverse psychology hints otherwise. Visiting your rival’s house confirms this – his sister gifts you a Town Map, a crucial item for navigating the Kanto region. Equipped with Poké Balls and a map, it’s time to revisit Route 1, prepared to catch Pokémon this time.
Route 1: Catching and Training
Pokémon found: Rattata, Pidgey
By now, Route 1 is familiar territory. The key difference this time is the ability to catch wild Pokémon using the Poké Balls Professor Oak provided. As you traverse the route again, take the opportunity to weaken and catch Rattata and Pidgey to expand your team and gain valuable experience. Catching Pokémon is essential for completing your Pokédex and strengthening your party for future challenges.
Viridian City: Teachy TV and Route 22
Heal your Pokémon once more at the Viridian City Pokémon Center. It’s advisable to purchase additional Poké Balls at the Poké Mart, ensuring you have enough for upcoming encounters. The old man who was previously blocking the path is now standing aside, having had his coffee. He will demonstrate how to catch a Weedle and gift you the Teachy TV, a helpful item with tutorials about Pokémon basics, hosted by the amusing “Poké Dude.”
Head left from the city entrance and take the first upward path. Follow the narrow trail to what appears to be a Poké Ball on the ground – it’s actually a Potion, cleverly disguised. Return to the main path and continue left, heading towards Route 22.
Route 22: Rival Battle and Indigo Plateau Outskirts
Pokémon found: Rattata, Mankey, Spearow
Route 22 diverges from the main storyline path, leading towards the Indigo Plateau, the location of the Pokémon League. The music here is more dynamic and adventurous. It’s recommended to catch a Mankey in the initial grass patches. Mankey, a Fighting-type Pokémon, can be a valuable asset early in the game.
After some training, proceed upwards (the lower path leads nowhere). Save your game before venturing leftward, as your rival awaits you for another battle.
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Pidgey Lv. 9, Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle Lv. 9
This battle is noticeably tougher than your first encounter. Your rival’s Pidgey is particularly annoying with Sand-Attack, which lowers your Pokémon’s accuracy. Focus on defeating Pidgey first, saving your strongest Pokémon for later. After defeating Pidgey, concentrate on your rival’s starter. Victory here is rewarding, but it’s wise to return to Viridian City to heal your Pokémon afterwards.
Viridian City: Gym Locked and Route 2
Heal your Pokémon at the Pokémon Center again. If you wish, you can briefly visit the Viridian Gym to the right, but you’ll find it locked for now. Proceed upwards from Viridian City to enter Route 2.
Route 2: Path to Viridian Forest
Pokémon found: Rattata, Pidgey, Caterpie, Weedle
Route 2 shares the same music as Route 1. It’s a short route with a single patch of grass and some Cuttable trees that are currently inaccessible without the HM Cut.
Simply walk upwards and enter the large building at the top, which serves as a gatehouse, leading to Viridian Forest.
Viridian Forest: Navigating the Maze
Pokémon found: Weedle, Caterpie, Kakuna, Metapod, Pikachu
Viridian Forest marks a significant shift in atmosphere. The music becomes mysterious and eerie, and the forest itself is designed as a maze. The game introduces first-person perspective views in certain areas, adding to the immersive experience.
Upon entering, proceed upwards and interact with the left side of the large tree in front of the Youngster trainer. You’ll discover an Antidote. Take the left path and then turn upwards to find another item on the ground, a Potion. Retrace your steps and take the right path from the forest entrance. Collect the item in the grass patch to the far right. Continue upwards, choosing either the left or right path, depending on whether you want to encounter more wild Pokémon. The paths will converge again. Turn right and proceed upwards. Turn left, battle the trainer, keep walking, go down, ignore the right path, go further down, left, up, left, battle another trainer, down, right, obtain the item, left, up, and battle another trainer. Interact with the grass tile next to the trees directly opposite the last trainer to find a Potion. Continue upwards, and you’ll reach another gatehouse, marking the exit of Viridian Forest.
Route 2: Pewter City Bound
Pokémon found: Rattata, Pidgey, Caterpie, Weedle
You’re now in the second part of Route 2, situated after Viridian Forest. This section of Route 2 is extremely short. Turn slightly right and walk directly upwards to reach Pewter City.
Pewter City: The Stone Gray City
Pewter City’s music is similar to Viridian City’s but with a different ambiance. The houses are white with gray roofs, and the city features trees, a garden, a museum, and the Pewter Gym, home to Brock, the Rock-type Gym Leader.
Heal your Pokémon at the Pokémon Center first. If you’re interested in fossils and Pokémon history, visit the museum and pay the 50P entrance fee. Otherwise, focus on training your Pokémon to prepare for the Pewter Gym battle.
When ready, proceed upwards past the Pokémon Center, turn left, then down, and finally right to reach the Pewter Gym.
Battle – Camper Liam
Pokémon: Geodude Lv. 10, Sandshrew Lv. 11
Camper Liam is the first trainer inside the Pewter Gym. If you caught a Mankey on Route 22 as suggested, Low Kick will be highly effective against Geodude. For Sandshrew, utilize other Pokémon in your party, avoiding Pikachu due to its Electric-type disadvantage against Ground-types. Victory against Liam indicates you are ready to challenge Brock. Heal your Pokémon before proceeding. Save your game in front of Brock to prepare for the Gym Leader battle.
Battle – Gym Leader Brock
Pokémon: Geodude Lv. 12, Onix Lv. 14
Brock is your first major challenge. If you chose Squirtle or Bulbasaur as your starter, their Water and Grass-type attacks will make this battle significantly easier. However, for Charmander trainers and those seeking a more strategic approach, careful planning is needed.
Consider using Growl to lower Geodude’s Attack stat while Geodude uses Defense Curl. This will mitigate Geodude’s Rock Throw attack. Mankey’s Low Kick is again effective against both Geodude and Onix due to their Rock/Ground typing. In the Advance generation games and beyond, Low Kick’s power scales with the opponent’s weight, making it particularly potent against heavy Pokémon like Onix. Two well-placed Low Kicks should defeat Onix. Victory over Brock earns you the Boulder Badge, your first Gym Badge!
Brock also rewards you with TM39, Rock Tomb. While you might be tempted to teach it to Mankey, consider its long-term usefulness before committing. After the battle, heal your Pokémon and exit Pewter City to the east. Professor Oak’s Aide will stop you and present you with Running Shoes, a gift from your mom. Now you can hold down the B button to run, significantly increasing your travel speed.
Route 3: Trainer Encounters and Mt. Moon Ahead
Pokémon found: Pidgey, Spearow, Mankey, Jigglypuff, Nidoran♂, Nidoran♀
Route 3 is densely populated with trainers, offering ample opportunities for experience gain. Engage in every trainer battle you encounter. Pay special attention to the Youngster trainer facing downwards just after the Bug Catcher. This is the “Shorts are comfy!” guy, a memorable quote for Pokémon fans, though the translation has been slightly altered in Fire Red and Leaf Green.
After navigating the cluster of trainers, you’ll encounter a Lass trainer who says “Eek! Did you touch me?” regardless of your character’s gender. Beyond her, there’s a patch of grass that you can bypass if you choose. Continue right until you reach another grass patch and a Youngster trainer. The grass patch is a dead end, and the Youngster is not a trainer. Turn upwards to proceed towards Route 4 and Mt. Moon.
Route 4: Pewter City to Mt. Moon Entrance
Pokémon found: None in this part
This section of Route 4 is sandy and rocky. It primarily serves as a transition to Mt. Moon. Simply walk upwards until you reach a Pokémon Center, conveniently located near the entrance to Mt. Moon. Heal your Pokémon, and if you’re feeling adventurous (or foolish), you can buy a Magikarp from the salesman inside for 500 Pokédollars. While seemingly weak, Magikarp evolves into the powerful Gyarados, making it a worthwhile investment for some players. Enter Mt. Moon to begin your cave exploration.
Mt. Moon: Cave Exploration and Team Rocket Encounters
Pokémon found: Geodude, Zubat, Paras, Clefairy
Mt. Moon features “lonely” music, fitting the cave’s atmosphere and its connection to meteorites. The cave is filled with Pokémon, trainers, Team Rocket members, items, and fossils.
Begin by heading up and then left. TM09, Bullet Seed, is located on the right side in this area. Continuing upwards and slightly left will lead you to a Paralyze Heal. Battle the Bug Catcher to the right (who has a Weedle and a Kakuna at level 11), then proceed right and battle the Lass trainer with a Clefairy. Navigate through the wild Pokémon encounters, turn up, right, then down, avoiding the stairway for now. Battle the Super Nerd, and collect the Potion slightly to his left. Head right, pick up the Rare Candy, go up and slightly left to battle another Bug Catcher. Retrace your steps down and right, then head straight upwards to find an Escape Rope. Continue upwards, head left, battle the Lass trainer running in circles, and now take the stairway just below her. Traverse the tunnel and take the other staircase to battle your first Team Rocket Grunt!
After defeating the Rocket Grunt, head right and upwards to collect a Star Piece. Return left and ascend the stairs, go through the tunnel and back. Head right, past the Lass trainer, down, down the stairs, left through the short tunnel, down the next stairs, and battle another Rocket Grunt. Interact with the rock to the right to find an Ether. Go up and collect TM46 (Thief). Return through the tunnel.
Head slightly down, then left and battle the Youngster. Go further left, then up and battle the Hiker trainer. Collect the Moon Stone in the top left corner of this room. Descend the stairs. Follow the tunnel and descend the stairs at the end. Go straight upwards to find a Revive. Return down and turn right. Go down and right to battle another Rocket Grunt. Proceed right, up, right, and down. Take a few steps left, then further down, left, up, and battle another Rocket Grunt. Go up and right into the small dead end and interact with the rock to find another Moon Stone. Return left from the dead end and attempt to pass the Super Nerd. He will stop you, claiming the fossils are his and initiate a battle. After defeating him, you get to choose one of the fossils for yourself.
Choose your fossil: Helix Fossil for Omanyte or Dome Fossil for Kabuto. Head left and descend the stairs. Collect the Antidote and ascend the stairs. Traverse the small tunnel, ascend the stairs, and you’ll emerge into the daylight, exiting Mt. Moon.
Route 4: Move Tutors and Cerulean City Approach
Pokémon found: Rattata, Spearow, Mankey, Ekans (FireRed only), Sandshrew (LeafGreen only)
The second half of Route 4 is bumpy and grassy. It features the first two Move Tutors in the game.
Head right from the cave exit and upwards towards the two karate trainers. They are not battle trainers. The left trainer teaches Mega Punch, and the right trainer teaches Mega Kick. Both are convinced their attack is superior, but neither move is particularly powerful in the long run. Jump down from the ledge and head right. Go up when you reach the trees, a few steps left and up to collect TM05, Roar. Then head right and jump down onto the path leading to Cerulean City. You are now committed to Cerulean City until you obtain Fly. The grass patch below and to the left contains wild Pokémon from Route 4 if you wish to train further. Otherwise, proceed into Cerulean City.
Cerulean City: Water Gym and Nugget Bridge
Cerulean City’s music can be divisive, and it is known as the home of Misty, the Water-type Gym Leader. The city has plot progression elements and access to Nugget Bridge.
Heal your Pokémon at the Pokémon Center. The Bike Shop offers a humorous “BIKE 1,000,000” or “NO THANKS” option. A girl’s Electrode has been replaced with a Slowbro, and the Jynx trade with a Poliwhirl is still available. An officer stands guard in front of a robbed house. Misty’s Gym is accessible, and a new Berry Crushing enthusiast resides in the city.
Prepare your Pokémon for a rival battle and head towards Nugget Bridge to the north.
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Pidgeotto Lv. 17, Abra Lv. 16, Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle Lv. 18, Rattata Lv. 15
This rival battle is considerably tougher, especially his Pidgeotto. Even paralyzed, it can be a challenge. After defeating him, he will give you a Fame Checker and deliver some comical lines about his indifference to others. Heal your Pokémon again and proceed towards Nugget Bridge.
Route 24: Nugget Bridge Challenge
Pokémon found: Abra, Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only), Caterpie, Kakuna, Pidgey, Weedle, Metapod
Route 24, also known as Nugget Bridge, plays the intro music. It’s a linear path with a series of trainers to battle, culminating in a Team Rocket encounter.
Battle the trainers in succession:
Battle – Bug Catcher Cale
Pokémon: Caterpie Lv. 10, Weedle Lv. 10, Metapod Lv. 10, Kakuna Lv. 10
Battle – Lass Ali
Pokémon: Pidgey Lv. 12, Oddish Lv. 12, Bellsprout Lv. 12
Battle – Youngster Timmy
Pokémon: Sandshrew Lv. 14, Ekans Lv. 14
Battle – Lass Reli
Pokémon: Nidoran♂ Lv. 16, Nidoran♀ Lv. 16
Battle – Camper Ethan
Pokémon: Mankey Lv. 18
After defeating Camper Ethan, heal your Pokémon if necessary and speak to the person at the end of the bridge to receive a Nugget, which can be sold for 5000 Pokédollars. He will reveal himself as a Team Rocket Grunt and attempt to recruit you. Decline his offer and prepare for a battle.
Battle – Team Rocket Grunt
Pokémon: Ekans Lv. 15, Zubat Lv. 15
Despite his Team Rocket affiliation, this Grunt is relatively weak. Zubat’s Supersonic can be annoying, but overall, it’s a manageable battle. He will continue to try and recruit you briefly before you can proceed.
After Nugget Bridge, head left and battle the trainer hiding in the grass. If you intend to catch an Abra, simply throw a Poké Ball immediately without weakening it; Abra is notorious for teleporting away.
Collect TM45, Attract, located nearby. Then proceed down to the right towards Route 25.
Route 25: Path to Bill’s Sea Cottage
Pokémon found: Abra, Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only), Caterpie, Kakuna, Pidgey, Weedle, Metapod
Route 25 is similar to Route 24 in terms of Pokémon and layout. It’s a path leading to Bill’s Sea Cottage.
Battle the trainers along the route. When you reach a trainer and a Cuttable bush blocking an item, ensure the trainer walks far enough up to you so you can access the item, which is TM43, Secret Power. Continue onward until you reach Bill’s Sea Cottage.
Enter the cottage. It appears empty except for a Clefairy on the floor. Talk to the Clefairy, and it will reveal itself to be Bill, transformed due to a failed experiment. He requests your help. Agree to assist him to progress the storyline.
Bill enters a Teleporter device, and you interact with the computer to run the Cell Separator program. After some visual effects, Bill emerges from the Teleporter, restored to his human form. Speak to him, and he will reward you with an S.S. Ticket, crucial for accessing the S.S. Anne later in Vermilion City.
Exit the cottage and head straight down. Take the lower path back towards Cerulean City, retracing your steps through Route 24.
Cerulean City: Misty Gym Battle
Return to Cerulean City and heal your Pokémon. It’s time to challenge Misty at the Cerulean Gym.
Misty’s Gym is located on the right side of the city. Her two junior trainers are relatively easy to defeat. One uses a level 16 Horsea, and the other uses a level 19 Goldeen. Goldeen’s Horn Attack can be surprisingly strong, and it knows Supersonic.
Battle – Gym Leader Misty
Pokémon: Staryu Lv. 18, Starmie Lv. 21
Misty claims to favor an all-out offensive strategy with Water Pokémon. However, her Starmie is quite resilient, equipped with a Super Potion and the move Recover. Poison-type moves can be surprisingly effective against Misty’s Pokémon. Butterfree’s Poison Powder can inflict consistent damage, and the AI may not prioritize healing over attacking, giving you an advantage. If you have a Pokémon capable of poisoning, consider using it.
After defeating Misty and exiting the Gym, heal your Pokémon. The girl with Slowbro and the police officer in front of the robbed house are now gone. Enter the robbed house.
The house is in disarray, with footprints leading through a hole in the wall. Go through the hole and speak to the suspicious-looking person. He claims to be an innocent bystander, but the “suspicious guy” music betrays him. He is, in fact, a Team Rocket Grunt who robbed the house and is forced to battle you.
Battle – Team Rocket Grunt
Pokémon: Machop Lv. 17, Drowzee Lv. 17
This Rocket Grunt should not be too difficult. A level 17 Pidgey can handle him easily. Be cautious of Drowzee’s Hypnosis.
Upon defeat, he will drop TM28, Dig, which he stole. He then “blasts off,” fleeing the scene. The original homeowner will not reclaim the TM, so you get to keep it.
Take the path down from the house’s backyard. To the right, a Cuttable bush blocks access to an area you cannot yet reach without Cut. Continue downwards and left. You can jump down the ledge to access the grass or simply follow the road down and left towards Route 5.
Route 5: Underground Path to Vermilion City
Pokémon found: Pidgey, Meowth, Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only)
If you take the bumpy path, you can catch Meowth in the grass. Meowth has the Pickup ability, allowing it to find items after battles, which can be helpful even if you don’t use Meowth in your team. The Day-Care is also located on Route 5, but it only accommodates one Pokémon at this point.
The road to Saffron City is blocked by a thirsty guard. Enter the house to the right to access the Underground Path to Vermilion City. A little girl inside will offer a trade: the version-exclusive Nidoran in your game for the opposite version’s Nidoran.
Descend the stairs, traverse the tunnel, and emerge on the other side. Exit the building to find yourself on Route 6.
Route 6: Vermilion City Approach
Pokémon found: Pidgey, Meowth, Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only)
Route 6 features the same Pokémon as Route 5. Head left and battle the Bug Catcher. Follow the road down, battle the two trainers along the path, and then head right to battle a Bug Catcher with a level 20 Butterfree. Be cautious as this Butterfree is stronger than typical Bug Catcher Pokémon. Go left and down, battle two more trainers, and you’ll arrive in Vermilion City.
Vermilion City: S.S. Anne and Lt. Surge
Vermilion City, known as the Port of Exquisite Sunsets, is your gateway to the S.S. Anne and the Vermilion Gym.
Heal your Pokémon first. Speak to the woman near the counter in the Pokémon Center to receive the VS. Seeker, an item that allows you to rematch trainers.
Visit the house to the left of the Pokémon Center, the Fishing Guru’s house. He will give you an Old Rod if you express interest in fishing. Head right past the Pokémon Center, down, and left to the Pokémon Fan Club.
Enter the Fan Club and speak to the Chairman, seated on the left side of the top sofa. Endure his lengthy bragging session about his Pokémon and you will receive a Bike Voucher, redeemable for a free Bicycle in Cerulean City’s Bike Shop.
In the house to the right of the Pokémon Fan Club, a kid will trade a Farfetch’d for a Spearow. Now, head right towards Route 11.
Route 11: Trainer Battles and Diglett’s Cave Access
Pokémon found: Ekans (FireRed only), Sandshrew (LeafGreen only), Spearow, Drowzee
Route 11 is densely packed with trainers, making it an excellent location for training. The old Gamblers have been renamed Gamers, but Engineers remain. Battle all trainers you encounter. Interact with the tree in the top right corner to find an Escape Rope, and an Awakening is located in the top left corner of the route. An X Defend is visible in the middle of the route. Below the guardhouse, a hidden path leads to a Great Ball.
After battling all trainers, proceed to the guardhouse on the right. The guards mention the Name Rater and Rock Tunnel. Upstairs, a person will trade a Nidorina for a Nidorino (FireRed) or vice versa (LeafGreen). Professor Oak’s Aide upstairs will gift you an Itemfinder if you have 30 Pokémon in your Pokédex. Binoculars praise Rock Tunnel. Snorlax blocks the path to the right of the guardhouse, so return to Vermilion City.
Vermilion City: S.S. Anne Adventure
Heal your Pokémon and head to the harbor at the far right of Vermilion City. Use the S.S. Ticket Bill gave you to board the S.S. Anne.
S.S. Anne: Exploring the Luxury Liner
The S.S. Anne is a multi-level ship filled with trainers, items, and puzzles.
Start by exploring all cabins on the left side of the ship, from left to right. Battle trainers, collect items. The cabin directly below the entrance on the right side contains a woman who will heal your Pokémon. Go down the stairs located there. A Hyper Potion is hidden in the trash can below the stairs. Battle trainers in the cabins on this lower level. Return upstairs and then go further up.
Go all the way left again and turn down to find the kitchen. A Great Ball is in the bottom left corner, and Berries are in the trash cans on the right. Exit the kitchen and ascend the stairs above. Battle trainers on this floor, but avoid going up the stairs on the right side for now. Return left and ascend the stairs in the bottom left corner to reach the deck. Battle all trainers on the deck.
Heal your Pokémon again using the woman in the cabin on the lower level (deck, corridor, down staircase, up staircase, right to second-last cabin). Return to the deck (out of deck, corridor, down staircase, up staircase, and left). Save your game and proceed upwards to encounter your rival.
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Pidgeotto Lv. 19, Raticate Lv. 16, Kadabra Lv. 18, Ivysaur/Wartortle/Charmeleon Lv. 20
This rival battle is not significantly harder than previous encounters. Your Pokémon should have leveled up considerably since your last battle.
Continue upwards and interact with the Captain. You will cure his seasickness by massaging his back, and as a reward, he will give you HM01, Cut. Do not look in his trash can.
Descend, exit the ship, and it will set sail immediately after you disembark.
Vermilion City: Cut HM and Vermilion Gym
Heal your Pokémon again. Teach Cut to a Pokémon. Head down to the Vermilion Gym, blocked by a small tree. Use Cut on the tree to access the Gym. Battle the junior trainers inside; they should be manageable.
The Vermilion Gym features a trash can puzzle.
Interact with the trash cans in the top left corner of the rectangle. If it says “only trash,” move one trash can to the right and interact with that one. Continue checking trash cans in order. Choose a direction (left, right, up, down) and when you find a switch, check the trash can in that direction. Repeat until you find the second switch, which will open the door to Lt. Surge. This puzzle is based on luck, not strategy.
Proceed to Lt. Surge’s room (heal Pokémon if needed). Save your game and speak to him.
Battle – Gym Leader Lt. Surge
Pokémon: Voltorb Lv. 21, Pikachu Lv. 18, Raichu Lv. 24
Lt. Surge’s Electric-type Pokémon can be challenging, especially for Flying-types. If you are having difficulty, go to Diglett’s Cave on Route 11 and catch a Diglett or Dugtrio. Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Electric attacks.
Defeating Lt. Surge earns you the Thunder Badge.
Heal your Pokémon. Professor Oak’s Aide will be standing to the right of Vermilion City’s entrance. He will mention another Aide waiting on Route 2. The path to Route 2 is through Diglett’s Cave.
Diglett’s Cave: Vermilion City to Route 2
Pokémon found: Diglett, Dugtrio
Diglett’s Cave connects Route 11 near Vermilion City to Route 2 near Viridian City. The music is Viridian Forest’s theme.
This cave is exclusively populated by Diglett and Dugtrio. They are relatively high-leveled, so be cautious. Dugtrio can be level 31.
Follow the linear path through the cave. Upon exiting, you will find a house. Inside, you can trade an Abra for a Mr. Mime with the kid holding the GBA.
Head down from the house and use Cut on the tree. Continue down and enter the gatehouse. Professor Oak’s other Aide will be there and give you HM05, Flash, if you have 10 Pokémon in your Pokédex. Flash is inaccurate, but Butterfree’s Compoundeyes ability increases accuracy. Pikachu and Meowth can also learn Flash.
Continue downwards, collect the Paralyze Heal, use Cut on a tree, and head down to Viridian City. Head left of the Pokémon Center, past the pond, use Cut on the tree, and inside is a Move Tutor who will teach Dream Eater. Return and use Cut again to get back to Diglett’s Cave and go through it back to Vermilion City.
Vermilion City: Route 9 and Rock Tunnel
Heal your Pokémon. Head out through Route 6 and the Underground Path to Cerulean City. Take the right turn just outside Cerulean City onto Route 9.
Route 9: Rock Tunnel Approach
Pokémon found: Spearow, Rattata, Ekans (FireRed only), Sandshrew (LeafGreen only)
Use Cut on the tree blocking your path and head right. Battle the Picnicker. Jump down the ledge and collect TM40, Aerial Ace. Battle the Hiker. Go right and up, battle the Camper. Up and left, battle the Bug Catcher (with two Beedrill). Head left; grass patches are present. This is your only route back to Cerulean City to heal, so clear it first.
Return right, past the Camper, take the lower right path, battle the Hiker and collect the Burn Heal. Return left and take the upper path this time. Go up when you reach a gap. Battle the Bug Catcher. Go left and battle the Camper. Another grass patch is there. Go right to the Bug Catcher again and turn up to battle the Hiker. Go right and jump down the ledge. Battle the Picnicker and head right.
Route 10: Rock Tunnel Entrance
Pokémon found: Ekans (FireRed only), Sandshrew (LeafGreen only), Spearow, Voltorb
Head right, catch a Voltorb in the grass if you want, and go down towards the Pokémon Center. Heal your Pokémon and speak to the scientist sitting at the table. Professor Oak’s Aide will give you an Everstone if you have 20 Pokémon in your Pokédex. Everstone prevents evolution.
Exit the Pokémon Center and head down. Go left and battle the Picnicker, then head upwards into Rock Tunnel.
Rock Tunnel: Navigating in the Dark
Pokémon found: Onix, Mankey, Zubat, Machop, Geodude
Use Flash immediately upon entering Rock Tunnel. While possible to navigate without Flash, it’s not recommended. Head right. An item is located there – a Repel. Return left and take the path where the Pokémaniac is.
Continue down and right, then up when you reach a wall. Descend the stairs. Head down and left. Battle the Pokémaniac. Head all the way left and collect the Revive. Return right and turn upwards to battle the Picnicker. Turn right, go up when you reach the wall, battle the Pokémaniac, turn right, go up when you reach the wall, and battle both Hikers. Go to the top left corner and ascend the stairs.
Go down and battle the Hiker to the right. Go down and battle the Hiker to the left. Head right and collect the Escape Rope. Go up, battle the next Hiker, and descend the stairs. Head left, ignore the top path, and go down. Go left and battle the Picnicker. If you go down and left, a boy will teach Rock Slide.
If you don’t want Rock Slide, go upwards. Take the right path when you see a Hiker for a Max Ether. Go down and battle the Hiker. Go left and up, battle the Pokémaniac. Ascend the stairs, descend and battle the Picnickers, turn left. Go up and collect the Pearl. Go down and further left. Battle the Picnicker, continue left, and go down when you see a sign. Exit the cave.
Route 10: Lavender Town Arrival
Pokémon found: None in this part
If your Pokémon can still battle, beat the Picnicker and Hiker to the left, jump down the ledge and battle the Hiker, then battle the Pokémaniac to the right. A Nanab Berry is hidden in the grass. Head down, down, and down to Lavender Town.
Lavender Town: Ghostly Encounters
Lavender Town is known for its depressing music and the Pokémon Tower. It is no longer entirely purple as in Yellow.
Heal your Pokémon. In the Pokémon Center, you’ll learn about Team Rocket killing Cubone’s mother. Cubone is in the house in the bottom left corner. Mr. Fuji lives in the house down and right from the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Tower is Lavender’s main attraction.
The Name Rater resides in the house above the southern exit. The Poké Mart below Pokémon Tower sells Great Balls for the first time. Stock up if needed. Head left to Route 8.
Route 8: Lavender Town to Celadon City
Pokémon found: Meowth, Pidgey, Growlithe (FireRed only), Vulpix (LeafGreen only), Ekans (FireRed only), Sandshrew (LeafGreen only)
Battle the Lass to the left. Battle the Gamer to the left. Head upwards and battle the Super Nerd. Go left for a 2-on-2 battle with Twins.
After the Twins, head left and battle four trainers. Go down and battle the Biker, head left and battle another Biker. Go up and battle a Super Nerd, and battle the Gamer to the right. Enter the underground path and go through it.
Route 7: Celadon City Outskirts
Pokémon found: Meowth, Pidgey, Growlithe (FireRed only), Vulpix (LeafGreen only), Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only)
Route 7 is a short route leading to Celadon City. Go up through the ledges and head left into Celadon City.
Celadon City: Department Store and Game Corner
Celadon City is the largest city in Kanto, home to the Celadon Department Store, Game Corner, Softboiled Move Tutor, Celadon Mansion, Eevee, and Erika’s Gym.
Heal your Pokémon. The old man in the Pokémon Center mentions the Poké Flute. Take the path right of the Pokémon Center to a gap in the trees. Go up and left to the Celadon Mansion back entrance. Go up all staircases to the top room to get Eevee.
Go back outside and left for an Ether. Enter Celadon Mansion from the front, talk to the woman for Tea for Saffron guards. Game Freak staff is on the third floor.
Enter Celadon Department Store.
Department Store Inventory:
- 2nd Floor: Trainer’s Market: TMs, Balls, Potions, Revives, Status Heals, Repels.
- 3rd Floor: TV Game Shop: Counter Move Tutor.
- 4th Floor: Wise Man Gifts: Poké Doll, Retro Mail, Evolution Stones.
- 5th Floor: Drugstore: Stat Boost items, X items, Guard Spec., Dire Hit.
- Rooftop Square: Vending Machines: Drinks.
Give the girl on the rooftop one of each drink (Fresh Water, Soda Pop, Lemonade) for TM16 (Light Screen), TM20 (Safeguard), TM33 (Reflect). Exit the store and head left to Route 16.
Route 16: Fly HM and Cycling Road
Pokémon found: Doduo, Spearow, Rattata, Raticate
Snorlax blocks Cycling Road. Use Cut and go up. Battle Young Couple. Go through the gatehouse. Enter the building left, talk to the woman for HM02, Fly. Teach Fly to a Pokémon. Return to Celadon City.
Celadon City: Erika Gym and Team Rocket Hideout
Heal your Pokémon. Enter the first house left of the Pokémon Center, get Coin Case. Enter the house right of it, Rocket Grunt warns about Game Corner poster. Head right, find PP Up behind Game Corner. Cut tree below Rocket, enter Erika’s Gym.
Erika Gym Trainers:
- Lass Kay
- Beauty Bridget
- Beauty Tamia
- Picnicker Tina
- Cooltrainer Mary
- Beauty Lori
- Lass Lisa
Cut trees to reach Erika.
Battle – Leader Erika
Pokémon: Victreebel Lv. 29, Tangela Lv. 24, Vileplume Lv. 29
Erika gives TM19, Giga Drain. Heal Pokémon, enter Game Corner. Talk to slot players for coins. Talk to Rocket Grunt at poster.
Battle – Team Rocket Grunt
Pokémon: Raticate Lv. 20, Zubat Lv. 20
Press poster, staircase appears.
Team Rocket Hideout: Game Corner Basement
Explore Team Rocket’s Hideout.
Hideout Key Items:
- Escape Rope
- TM21 (Frustration)
- Rare Candy
- Blackglasses
- Lift Key
- Max Ether
- TM49 (Snatch)
- Moon Stone
- X Speed
- TM12 (Taunt)
- Super Potion
- Calcium
Navigate arrow pad puzzle, find Lift Key, reach B4F.
Battle – Boss Giovanni
Pokémon: Onix Lv. 25, Rhyhorn Lv. 24, Kangaskhan Lv. 29
Giovanni drops Silph Scope. Take elevator to B1F, then exit to Game Corner. Fly to Lavender Town, heal Pokémon, enter Pokémon Tower.
Pokémon Tower: Marowak and Poké Flute
Pokémon Tower is haunted. Ground floor has mourners. Second floor has Rival. Upper floors have Channelers and Ghosts.
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Pidgeotto Lv. 25, Growlithe/Gyarados/Exeggcute Lv. 23, Exeggcute/Growlithe/Gyarados Lv. 22, Kadabra Lv. 20, Wartortle/Ivysaur/Charmeleon Lv. 25
After Rival, explore upper floors, battle Channelers, collect items. Reach top floor, face Ghost.
Battle – Ghost (Marowak)
Pokémon: Marowak Lv. 30
Use Silph Scope to identify Marowak. Beat Marowak, spirit calms down. Go up stairs. Rockets are at top.
Pokémon Tower Rocket Battles:
- Rocket Grunt (Zubat x2, Golbat)
- Rocket Grunt (Koffing, Drowzee)
- Rocket Grunt (Zubat x2, Rattata, Raticate)
Talk to Mr. Fuji at top. He takes you to his home. Talk to Fuji again, he gives Poké Flute. Exit Fuji’s house, head down Route 12.
Route 12: Silence Bridge and Snorlax
Pokémon found: Pidgey, Venonat, Gloom (FireRed only), Weepinbell (LeafGreen only), Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only)
Route 12 is Silence Bridge, piers with Fishermen. Head down, enter gatehouse, upstairs for TM27 (Return). Exit gatehouse, battle Fishermen. Hidden Hyper Potion in grass island. Young Couple battle, Snorlax blocks path. Save game, use Poké Flute on Snorlax.
Battle – Wild Snorlax
Pokémon: Snorlax Lv. 30
Catch or defeat Snorlax. Continue down Route 12. Enter house, Fishing Guru’s brother gives Super Rod. Exit house, battle Rocker. Cut tree, battle Camper, get Iron. Continue, enter Route 13.
Route 13 & 14 & 15: Maze Routes to Fuchsia City
Pokémon found: Venonat, Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only), Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Ditto, Gloom (FireRed only), Weepinbell (LeafGreen only)
Route 13, 14, and 15 are maze-like routes. Route 13 is Silence Bridge – Fuchsia City. Route 14 and 15 are continuations of Route 13. Follow the walkthrough directions to navigate these routes, battle trainers, and collect items. Route 15 gatehouse has Oak’s Aide with EXP. Share for 50 Pokédex entries. Continue left to Fuchsia City.
Fuchsia City: Safari Zone and Warden
Fuchsia City is “Passion Pink,” home to Safari Zone, Koga’s Gym, and inconvenient Pokémon Center. Heal Pokémon. Warden’s house is first house right of Pokémon Center. Fishing Guru’s brother’s house is right of Warden’s, get Good Rod. Cut trees near big house, enter Safari Zone.
Safari Zone: HM03 Surf and Items
Pokémon found (various areas): Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Rhyhorn, Exeggcute, Venonat, Parasect, Scyther, Pinsir, Chansey, Doduo, Kangaskhan, Venomoth, Tauros
Explore Safari Zone for items, following guide’s directions to maximize steps.
Safari Zone Key Items:
- Leaf Stone
- TM11 (Sunny Day)
- Max Potion
- Full Restore
- Quick Claw
- TM47 (Steel Wing)
- Protein
- Gold Teeth
- TM32 (Double Team)
- HM03 (Surf)
Reach Secret House, get HM03 Surf from Warden.
Fuchsia City: Strength HM and Cycling Road
Return to Fuchsia City. Warden’s house for Gold Teeth, get HM04 Strength. Use Strength on boulder in Warden’s house, get Rare Candy. Fly to Celadon City. Route 16, wake up Snorlax for Cycling Road. Get Bike from Cerulean Bike Shop if needed. Route 16 gatehouse, Oak’s Aide gives Amulet Coin for 40 Pokédex entries. Cycling Road down to Route 18, then right to Fuchsia. Route 18 gatehouse, trade Lickitung for Golduck/Slowbro. Route 18, battle Bird Keepers to Fuchsia.
Fuchsia City: Koga Gym and Saffron City Tea
Fuchsia City, heal Pokémon. Koga’s Gym is slightly left of Pokémon Center. Navigate invisible walls in Koga’s Gym.
Koga Gym Trainers:
- Juggler Nate
- Juggler Kayden
- Juggler Kirk
- Tamer Edgar
- Tamer Phil
- Juggler Shawn
Battle – Leader Koga
Pokémon: Koffing Lv. 37, Muk Lv. 39, Koffing Lv. 37, Weezing Lv. 43
After Koga, fly to Cerulean, Lavender, Vermilion, or Celadon. Go to Saffron City gatehouse, bribe guard with Tea.
Saffron City: Psychic Gym and Silph Co.
Saffron City Pokémon Center in bottom left. Mr. Psychic’s house for TM29 (Psychic). Team Rocket blocks official Saffron Gym, enter Fighting Dojo.
Fighting Dojo Trainers:
- Black Belt Hitoshi
- Black Belt Hideki
- Black Belt Aaron
- Black Belt Mike
- Black Belt Koichi
Battle – Black Belt Koichi
Pokémon: Hitmonlee Lv. 37, Hitmonchan Lv. 37
Choose Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan as reward. Exit Dojo, Silph Co. entrance nearby, Rocket guard sleeping.
Silph Co.: Team Rocket Takeover
Explore Silph Co., navigate floors, battle Rockets and Scientists.
Silph Co. Key Items:
- TM01 (Focus Punch)
- TM41 (Torment)
- Protein
- Card Key
- Hyper Potion
- TM49 (Snatch)
- Moon Stone
- X Speed
- TM12 (Taunt)
- Super Potion
- Calcium
- TM08 (Bulk Up)
- Iron
- Carbos
- Rare Candy
- Ultra Ball
- Zinc
- Elixir
- HP Up
- X Special
- Max Revive
- Full Heal
- Escape Rope
Reach 11th floor, Rival encounter.
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Pidgeot Lv. 37, Growlithe/Gyarados/Exeggcute Lv. 38, Exeggcute/Growlithe/Gyarados Lv. 35, Alakazam Lv. 35, Blastoise/Venusaur/Charizard Lv. 40
After Rival, get Lapras from man. Go to B5F, face Giovanni.
Battle – Boss Giovanni
Pokémon: Nidorino Lv. 37, Rhyhorn Lv. 37, Nidoqueen Lv. 41, Kangaskhan Lv. 35
Giovanni defeated, talk to President, get Master Ball. Exit Silph Co.
Saffron City: Sabrina Gym and Strength Boulder
Saffron City, Team Rocket gone. Copycat’s house near top left, get Mimic TM if Poké Doll. Enter Sabrina’s Gym, teleport puzzle.
Sabrina Gym Trainers:
- Psychic Cameron
- Channeler Tasha
- Psychic Johan
- Psychic Preston
- Channeler Amanda
- Psychic Tyron
- Channeler Stacy
Battle – Leader Sabrina
Pokémon: Kadabra Lv. 38, Mr. Mime Lv. 37, Venomoth Lv. 38, Alakazam Lv. 43
Sabrina gives Marsh Badge and TM04 (Calm Mind). Fly to Fuchsia City.
Fuchsia City, teach Strength. Warden’s house, move boulder for Rare Candy. Head down to Sea Route 19.
Sea Route 19 & 20: Seafoam Islands and Articuno
Pokémon found: Tentacool
Sea Route 19 and 20 are ocean routes to Seafoam Islands. Surf, battle Swimmers. Route 20 leads to Seafoam Islands entrance. Enter Seafoam Islands.
Seafoam Islands: Articuno Encounter
Pokémon found: Zubat, Psyduck (FireRed only), Golduck (FireRed only), Slowpoke (LeafGreen only), Slowbro (LeafGreen only), Golbat, Seel, Dewgong
Navigate Seafoam Islands, solve boulder puzzles.
Seafoam Islands Key Items:
- Ice Heal
- Revive
- Big Pearl
- Water Stone
- Ultra Ball
Reach platform with Articuno. Save game, battle Articuno.
Battle – Wild Articuno
Pokémon: Articuno Lv. 50
Catch Articuno. Exit Seafoam Islands.
Sea Route 20 & 21: Cinnabar Island and Blaine Gym
Pokémon found: Tentacool
Sea Route 20 continues to Cinnabar Island. Battle Picnickers and Swimmers. Reach Cinnabar Island.
Cinnabar Island: Pokémon Lab and Mansion
Cinnabar Island, “Fiery Town of Burning Desire,” Pokémon Lab, Pokémon Mansion.
Pokémon Lab: Trade Electrode for Raichu, Venonat for Tangela, Seel for Ponyta. Metronome Move Tutor. Fossil resurrection.
Enter Pokémon Mansion.
Pokémon Mansion: Mewtwo Story and Secret Key
Pokémon found: Koffing, Raticate, Grimer, Growlithe (FireRed only), Vulpix (LeafGreen only), Rattata, Weezing, Ditto
Explore Pokémon Mansion, press secret switches, read diaries.
Pokémon Mansion Key Items:
- Moon Stone (hidden)
- Escape Rope
- Protein
- Calcium
- Max Potion
- Zinc
- Rare Candy (hidden)
- HP Up
- Carbos
- Full Restore
- Elixir (hidden)
- TM14 (Blizzard)
- TM22 (Solarbeam)
- Secret Key
Get Secret Key in Pokémon Mansion. Exit Mansion.
Cinnabar Island: Blaine Gym and Quiz Machines
Cinnabar Island, heal Pokémon, enter Cinnabar Gym. Answer quiz machine questions or battle trainers.
Blaine Gym Trainers:
- Burglar Quinn
- Super Nerd Erik
- Super Nerd Avery
- Burglar Ramon
- Super Nerd Derek
- Burglar Dusty
- Super Nerd Zac
Battle – Leader Blaine
Pokémon: Growlithe Lv. 42, Ponyta Lv. 40, Rapidash Lv. 42, Arcanine Lv. 47
Blaine gives Volcano Badge and TM38 (Fire Blast). Exit Gym, Bill appears.
One, Two, Three Islands: Sevii Islands Introduction
Bill takes you to One Island. Celio explains computer issues, asks you to deliver Meteorite to Two Island Game Corner. Celio gives Tri-Pass. Leave Pokémon Center, ferry to Two Island.
Two Island: Pokémon Center, Poké Mart, Move Maniac, Game Corner.
Cape Brink (Two Island): Walkthrough to Old Woman’s house, teach starter special move (Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Frenzy Plant). Return to Two Island, ferry to Three Island.
Three Island: Biker gang present. Battle Bikers harassing kids.
Three Island Biker Battles:
- Biker Goon (Koffing, Grimer)
- Biker Goon (Koffing)
- Biker Goon (Grimer)
- Cue Ball Paxton (Weezing, Muk)
Kids mention Lostelle went to Bond Bridge. Head to Bond Bridge.
Bond Bridge & Berry Forest: Lostelle and Hypno
Pokémon found (Bond Bridge): Pidgey, Psyduck, Oddish (FireRed only), Bellsprout (LeafGreen only), Gloom (FireRed only), Weepinbell (LeafGreen only), Persian, Pidgeotto, Venonat, Meowth
Pokémon found (Berry Forest): Pidgey, Gloom, Drowzee, Psyduck (FireRed only), Slowpoke (LeafGreen only), Pidgeotto, Hypno, Exeggcute, Venomoth, Oddish, Venonat
Navigate Bond Bridge, reach Berry Forest. Find Lostelle, battle Hypno.
Battle – Wild Hypno
Pokémon: Hypno Lv. 30
Catch or defeat Hypno. Lostelle gives Iapapa Berry. Transported back to Game Corner. Father thanks you, takes Meteorite, gives Moon Stone. Poké Mart sells Ultra Balls and Soda Pop. Ferry back to One Island. Kindle Road beach.
Kindle Road & Mt. Ember: Moltres Encounter
Pokémon found (Kindle Road): Rapidash, Ponyta, Meowth, Spearow, Persian, Fearow, Psyduck (FireRed only), Slowpoke (LeafGreen only), Geodude
Pokémon found (Mt. Ember – outside): Ponyta, Rapidash, Machop, Fearow, Geodude, Spearow, Magmar (LeafGreen only)
Pokémon found (Mt. Ember – inside): Machop, Geodude, Machoke
Surf to Kindle Road. Battle trainers. Mt. Ember cave entrance. Navigate Mt. Ember, solve boulder puzzles.
Mt. Ember Key Items:
- Ether
- Carbos
- Dire Hit
- Fire Stone
- Ultra Ball
Reach Moltres platform, save game, battle Moltres.
Battle – Wild Moltres
Pokémon: Moltres Lv. 50
Catch Moltres. Fly back to One Island.
One Island: Celio Completion and Power Plant
One Island, Pokémon Net Center. Bill and Celio finished. Bill takes you back to Kanto. Fly to Rock Tunnel Pokémon Center.
Power Plant: Zapdos Encounter
Pokémon found: Voltorb, Magneton, Electabuzz (FireRed only), Magnemite, Pikachu
Surf to Power Plant. Explore Power Plant, battle trainers, collect items.
Power Plant Key Items:
- Max Potion
- TM17 (Protect)
- Elixir
- TM25 (Thunder)
- Thunderstone
- Max Elixir
Reach Zapdos platform, save game, battle Zapdos.
Battle – Wild Zapdos
Pokémon: Zapdos Lv. 50
Catch Zapdos. Exit Power Plant back door, fly to Cinnabar.
Sea Route 21: Pallet Town Return
Pokémon found: Tangela
Sea Route 21 to Pallet Town. Surf, battle Swimmers, Fishermen. Tangela grass patch. Reach Pallet Town.
Pallet Town & Viridian City: Giovanni Gym and Rival Rematch
Pallet Town, heal Pokémon at mom’s house. Route 1 to Viridian City. Viridian Gym open.
Viridian Gym: Giovanni Gym Leader
Navigate Viridian Gym arrow pad puzzle.
Giovanni Gym Trainers:
- Tamer Cole
- Black Belt Kiyo
- Cooltrainer Samuel
- Cooltrainer Yuji
- Black Belt Atsushi
- Tamer Jason
- Cooltrainer Warren
- Black Belt Takashi
Battle – Leader Giovanni
Pokémon: Rhyhorn Lv. 45, Rhyhorn Lv. 50, Dugtrio Lv. 42, Nidoqueen Lv. 44, Nidoking Lv. 45
Giovanni gives Earth Badge and TM26 (Earthquake). Giovanni disappears, Team Rocket finished. Heal Pokémon, Route 22 revisit.
Route 22 & Indigo Plateau: Rival Final Battle
Route 22, try to go left, Rival battle.
Battle – Rival
Pokémon: Pidgeot Lv. 47, Rhyhorn Lv. 45, Exeggcute/Growlithe/Gyarados Lv. 45, Growlithe/Gyarados/Exeggcute Lv. 45, Alakazam Lv. 47, Blastoise/Venusaur/Charizard Lv. 53
After Rival, proceed left to Indigo Plateau.
Indigo Plateau: Pokémon League Challenge
Indigo Plateau, navigate Badge check gates.
Indigo Plateau Badge Checks:
- Boulder Badge
- Cascade Badge
- Thunder Badge
- Rainbow Badge
- Soul Badge
- Marsh Badge
- Volcano Badge
- Earth Badge
Enter Victory Road cave.
Victory Road: Elite Four Path
Pokémon found: Onix, Golbat, Geodude, Machop, Marowak, Zubat, Arbok (FireRed only), Sandslash (LeafGreen only)
Navigate Victory Road boulder puzzles.
Victory Road Key Items:
- TM02 (Dragon Claw)
- Rare Candy
- TM37 (Sandstorm)
- Full Heal
- TM07 (Hail)
- Max Revive
- Guard Spec.
- TM50 (Overheat)
- Double-edge Move Tutor
Exit Victory Road to Indigo Plateau building.
Indigo Plateau: Elite Four and Champion
Indigo Plateau building, challenge Elite Four and Champion.
Elite Four Battles:
Battle – Elite Four Lorelei
Pokémon: Dewgong Lv. 52, Cloyster Lv. 51, Slowbro Lv. 52, Lapras Lv. 54, Jynx Lv. 54
Battle – Elite Four Bruno
Pokémon: Onix Lv. 51, Hitmonchan Lv. 53, Machamp Lv. 56, Hitmonlee Lv. 53, Onix Lv. 54
Battle – Elite Four Agatha
Pokémon: Gengar Lv. 54, Golbat Lv. 54, Arbok Lv. 54, Gengar Lv. 58, Haunter Lv. 53
Battle – Elite Four Lance
Pokémon: Gyarados Lv. 56, Dragonair Lv. 54 (x2), Aerodactyl Lv. 58, Dragonite Lv. 60
Battle – Champion Rival
Pokémon: Pidgeot Lv. 59, Rhydon Lv. 59, Exeggutor/Arcanine/Gyarados Lv. 61, Arcanine/Gyarados/Exeggutor Lv. 59, Alakazam Lv. 57, Blastoise/Venusaur/Charizard Lv. 63
Defeat Champion Rival to become Pokémon League Champion. Professor Oak congratulates you, Hall of Fame registration. Credits roll, game ends (initially).
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