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POKEMON RED/BLUE/YELLOW
FAQ/WALKTHRU
Copyright Lando_Kashmir 2005-2007
Version 1.0
Created: January 6, 2006
Last updated: April 16, 2007
UPDATE (4/25/07):
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- Lando_Kashmir
Table of Contents (with page numbers):
A. Introduction - 2
B. Walkthru (pages 4-106)
1. The Start of the Adventure - 4
2. Pewter City Badge - 6
3. Cerulean City Badge - 12
4. Vermilion City Badge - 20
5. Celadon City Badge - 34
6. Fuchsia City Badge - 51
7. Saffron City Badge - 67
8. Cinnabar Island Badge - 81
9. Viridian City Badge - 90
10. Pokemon League - 93
11. Beyond - 103
C. Lists, Charts, and Glitches (pages 106-144)
1. Type Compatibility Chart - 106
2. TM and HM Locations - 107
3. Pokemon Locations - 108
4. Pokemon Evolutions - 111
5. Move List - 112
6. Game Shark Codes - 125
7. Glitches - 135
D. Battle Strategy Guide (pages 144-305)
1. Competitive Battling Basics - 144
2. Individual Pokemon Stats and Strategy - 149
3. Building a Team - 298
E. Conclusion (page 305)
1. Legal Disclaimer - 305
2. Credits - 305
3. Contact Info - 305
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A. Introduction
Hello and welcome to Red, Blue, and Yellow, Pokemon fans!
Red and Blue were the games that started it all, invented in
Japan in 1995 and brought to America in 1998. Their incredible
popularity brought about a giant slew of spinoffs, toys, games,
and other items related to the series, most notably the Pokemon
TCG, or Trading Card Game.
If you're new to Pokemon, this is the essential place to
start. Playing Red and Blue provides a base understanding to
the rest of the series, and its great gameplay holds up even today.
The first half of this guide consists of the walkthrough where I
launch you into the adventure immediately and all players should
go through it first. It consists of how to use Pokeballs, where
to capture every Pokemon in the game and how to grow strong
enough to beat the Elite Four. Once they've completed the game
and have a solid knowledge of the gameplay, then they should
move on to section two, the battle strategy guide, which shows
players the real soul of Pokemon and how to build a perfect team to
take on fellow players. NOTE: This guide assumes you have the
instruction booklet and know what the basic rules of Pokemon are.
One of the most important things to know in Pokemon are the
different types, and which ones are physical and which ones are
special. The physical attack types use the Attack stat and the
Defense stat for defending against physical attacks, and the
special attack types use the Special stat for both offense and
defense in Red/Blue/Yellow. Here is the key for denoting which
type is physical and special and each type's abbreviation:
Nr: Normal-type (physical)
Fi: Fire-type (special)
Wa: Water-type (special)
Gr: Grass-type (special)
El: Electric-type (special)
Ic: Ice-type (special)
Fg: Fighting- type (physical)
Po: Poison-type (physical)
Gd: Ground-type (physical)
Fl: Flying-type (physical)
Ps: Psychic-type (special)
Bu: Bug-type (physical)
Rk: Rock-type (physical)
Gh: Ghost-type (physical)
Dr: Dragon-type (special)
In case you haven't noticed, Red, Blue, and Yellow are
Three separate games, but there aren't too many differences between
them. Red and Blue were originally created for the Game Boy, so
their graphics are not as sharp or colorful as the Yellow
version. In Red and Blue, you begin with one of three starting
Pokemon: Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison type), Squirtle (Water type),
and Charmander (Fire type), whereas in Yellow you always begin
with Pikachu (Electric type), a Pokemon that follows you around
outside its Poke Ball. Yellow also has several differences in
the storyline that fans of the cartoon may appreciate. The main
difference between Red and Blue is the version-specific Pokemon,
making you have to trade between the two versions to collect all
151. Here are the charts for version-specific Pokemon:
Red-version ONLY Pokemon:
Ekans (Ps)
Arbok (Ps, evolves from Ekans)
Oddish (Gr/Ps)
Gloom (Gr/Ps, evolves from Oddish)
Vileplume (Gr/Ps, evolves from Gloom)
Mankey (Fg)
Primeape (Fg, evolves from Mankey)
Growlithe (Fi)
Arcanine (Fi, evolves from Growlithe)
Scyther (Bu/Fl)
Electabuzz (El)
Blue-version ONLY Pokemon:
Sandshrew (Gd)
Sandslash (Gd, evolves from Sandshrew)
Vulpix (Fi)
Ninetales (Fi, evolves from Vulpix)
Meowth (Nr)
Persion (Nr, evolves from Meowth)
Bellsprout (Gr/Po)
Weepinbell (Gr/Po, evolves from Bellsprout)
Victreebel (Gr/Po, evolves from Weepinbell)
Magmar (Fi)
Pinsir (Bu)
The Yellow version, however, requires trading from BOTH
versions to get all 151. Here are the Pokemon that Yellow does
not contain that must be traded:
Weedle (Bu/Po) -Trade from Red/Blue
Kakuna (Bu/Po, evolves from Weedle) -Trade from Red/Blue
Beedrill (Bu/Po, evolves from Kakuna) -Trade from Red/Blue
Ekans (Po) -Trade from Red
Arbok (Po, evolves from Ekans) -Trade from Red
Raichu (El, evolves from Pikachu)- Trade from Red/Blue
Meowth (Nr) -Trade from Blue
Persian (Nr, evolves from Meowth) -Trade from Blue
Koffing (Po) -Trade from Red/Blue
Weezing (Po, evolves from Koffing) -Trade from Red/Blue
Jynx (Ic/Ps) -Trade from Red/Blue
Electabuzz (El) -Trade from Red
Magmar (Fi) -Trade from Blue
And, of course, the one Pokemon that all versions have an
equally tough time of getting is Mew, #151. Mew is impossible
to get in the actual game, unless you use a working glitch
(described later in the FAQ), use a Game Shark, update your RAM
(2 bits), or let Nintendo update your RAM (32 bits) to get an
"official" Mew. The Pokedex, however, is considered complete
when the first 150 Pokemon are captured anyway, so many people
don't even try to get Mew.
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B. Walkthru
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1. The Start of the Adventure
The beginning of the game introduces you to Professor Oak,
one of the main authorities of Pokemon. Choose your name and
the name of your Rival, and you will begin the game in your room.
Throughout the walkthrough I will refer to your Rival as Gary.
Check out the PC in the top-right corner, go to ITEMS, and get
POTION. This will be useful in just a few minutes. Head
downstairs and say goodbye to your mom, then go outside.
This next section of the game is the first part where there
is a difference in what happens between the Red/Blue and Yellow
versions. In this section I will divide it into two equal
parts:
Red/Blue and Yellow.
RED/BLUE: Walk north a bit to see the exit of the town and enter
the grassy area. Immediately Professor Oak appears and stops
you, saying it's too dangerous for you to go out without a
Pokemon for protection. He takes you inside his lab, where your
Rival, Gary awaits. Oak gives you a choice of three level 5
Pokemon to take with you to begin your journey. Each one has
Its strengths and weaknesses, which I will detail below:
Charmander: A Fire-type. Charmander has a high Speed stat, but
it will be difficult for beginners to progress early in the game
because it does not do well against the first couple Gym
Leaders. Raising strong supporting Pokemon to help Charmander is vital if
you choose him.
Squirtle: A Water-type. Squirtle is the more Defense-oriented
ofthe three starters, and is a good overall choice for beginners
and experienced players alike. You shouldn't have to raise a
supporting Pokemon right away, which gives you more flexibility
in choosing your team.
Bulbasaur: A Grass/Poison type. Bulbasaur has the highest
Special Attack of the three, making it the best pure offensive
type. He is the best choice for beginners, because he can very
easily plow through the first few gyms, giving you lots of time
to make decisions for supporting Pokemon.
After you make your choice, Gary steps in to choose which
Pokemon he wants. No matter which one you choose, Gary will
automatically choose the one that is naturally stronger than
yours. If you chose Charmander, he chooses Squirtle
(Water>Fire); if you chose Squirtle, he chooses Bulbasaur
(Grass>Water); and if you chose Bulbasaur, he chooses Charmander
(Fire>Grass). Make sure to save your game after he's done,
because when you try to leave, Gary will challenge you with his
new Pokemon!
RIVAL Gary $175
Squirtle, level 5-Tackle, Tail Whip (72 EXP.)
OR Bulbasaur, level 5-Tackle, Growl (75 EXP.)
OR Charmander, level 5-Scratch, Growl (69 EXP.)
This battle shouldn't be too challenging if you got POTION
from the PC; if not, it could be frustrating! Just keep using
your Pokemon's base attack (Tackle or Scratch), and don't bother
with the stat-reducing moves; once you're down to very low
health, use POTION and you should be able to quickly despose of
Gary's Pokemon. If you didn't grab the item, though, you have
to hope that Gary wastes his time using the stat-reducing moves.
Once you win, your starter should gain a level, you get
some cash (up to $3175 by now), and Gary leaves.
YELLOW: Walk north and you should see some grass, where the edge
of the town is. Walk into the grass a little bit and Professor
Oak appears, warning you not to walk in tall grass without a
Pokemon to protect you. Just then, a wild Electric-type Pikachu
attacks! Oak uses his Poke Ball to capture it, then takes you
to his lab where Gary, your Rival, is waiting. Oak motions to the
Poke Ball on the table, offering it to you as your first
Pokemon. Right when you move to get it, though, Gary pushes you aside and
claims it for his own (the Poke Ball contains an Eevee), so Oak
instead gives you the Pikachu he caught earlier. Make sure to
save the game now, because Gary is about to test his new Pokemon
on you! Try to leave and Gary approaches you.
RIVAL Gary $175
Eevee, level 5-Tackle, Tail Whip (97 EXP.)
This battle should be pretty easy. Your Pikachu knows
Thunderbolt, so with repeated attacks from it, Eevee should go
down fairly quickly. In addition, Thunderbolt has a chance of
paralyzing the opponent, which incredibly slows it down and has
a 25% chance of preventing the opponent from attacking for a turn.
And if Pikachu's HP goes down to dangerous levels, just use
POTION from your PC you got earlier.
After your victory, Pikachu gains a level and you get some
cash! Gary leaves in a huff.
PALLET TOWN Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Now all three versions meet up in the same place again.
Leave the lab and go outside, then head north to exit Pallet
Town and enter Route 1.
ROUTE 1 Wild Pokemon:
Pidgey -Very Common (R,B,Y)
Rattata -Very Common (R,B,Y)
As you can see, there are only two Pokemon across Route 1,
Rattata and Pidgey, and they're at low levels (2-4). Make your
way north and talk to the Poke Mart employee who gives you a
free POTION. Continue north, battling a couple wild Pokemon to raise
your starter's level to 7. Be sure to Run from the wild
encounters, however, if your Pokemon sustains too much damage.
The boy gives you a tip on how to jump down the ledges you see
on this route. Eventually you should reach Viridian City.
If you want, you can explore a little bit, talking to
people in houses such, but you can't advance north yet because a grumpy
old man is blocking the road right now. Locate the Poke Center
near the entrance to the city. These buildings heal all the
Pokemon in your party for free, so go there whenever you need
to. Nearby should be the Poke Mart, your objective. Enter it and
the store clerk calls you over to hand you OAK'S PARCEL. Go back to
Pallet Town by Route 1.
Enter Oak's lab to give him the parcel, and Gary struts
back in, saying Oak had called him for something. Oak then explains
to you both what he wants you to do. He wants you to go on a
journey throughout Kanto to capture all 150 Pokemon that exist
and record them in the Pokedex he gives you. After he gives
both of you the Pokedexes, Gary explains that he doesn't need your
help and he will capture them all before you do. Well, we can't
let that happen, right? Now your adventure begins; let's get to
it!
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2. Boulder Badge
Pokedex in hand, journey back through Route 1 to Viridian
City (your starter should be at level 8 by now). Head straight
for the Poke Mart after healing at the Poke Center.
Viridian City Poke Mart:
Poke Ball -$200
Antidote -$100
Parlyz Heal -$200
Burn Heal -$250
Viridian City Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Poliwag- Common (R,B,Y)
Tentacool- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Now that you have the Pokedex you can capture Pokemon, so
buy at least 10 Poke Balls ($2000) from the clerk. I also
suggest buying one or two Antidotes for the treck through
Viridian Forest ahead. Go to the north end of Viridian City to
get a little demo on catching Pokemon using Poke Balls from the
old man. In Red and Blue, he successfully catches the wild
Weedle, but in Yellow, he fails. Basically, the concept is
simple: Use your Pokemon's attacks to wittle away at the wild
Pokemon's health, then throw Poke Balls at it to capture it. It
helps even more if you add a status ailment like Paralysis
(using Pikachu's Thunderbolt) or Sleep. Go back down to Route 1 and
test your training by capturing both a wild Rattata and Pidgey.
After doing that, return to Viridian and go westward. You
should see a narrow path leading north as you go left; head up
that path and press A next to the weird-looking tree to get a
POTION. Head back down and continue left to find Route 22.
There is another strange tree to the south next to the city
lake; after learning Cut, you can return here and Cut that tree down
and talk to the man there to receive TM42:Dream Eater.
Route 22 Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Rattata -Very Common (R,B,Y)
Spearow -Common (R,B,Y)
Nidoran(f) -Very Common (B,Y), Common (R)
Nidoran(m) -Very Common (R,Y), Common (B)
Mankey -Common (R,Y)
Water:
Poliwag- Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
As you can see, there are somewhat more diverse types of
Pokemon in this route. It is imperative that you eventually
capture a Flying-type Pokemon, so you have one to use FLY later
in the game. If you're playing Yellow or you chose Charmander
at the beginning, you need a supporting Pokemon, and this is a good
place to start. Mankey is the best choice for immediate results
because it learns Low Kick soon, but a Butterfree (evolved from
a Caterpie, found in Viridian Forest) may even be better. Nidoran
male or female is a very good choice for a team member as well
in the long run (as a TM hogger with good stats), but it won't
stand much of a chance against Brock, leader of Pewter Gym. The
choice is yours: If you started out with Pikachu or Charmander, choose
either Mankey or Butterfree for Brock, bringing along a Nidoran
if you want.
Even if you started with Squirtle or Bulbasaur, it's a good
idea to get a supporting Pokemon now, because Gary is about to
have a rematch with you! He'll challenge you if you try to go
left above the patch of grass on Route 22. Make sure your
Pokemon are at least level 8 or 9 beforehand.
RIVAL Gary $280
RED/BLUE:
Pidgey, level 9- Gust, Sand Attack (105 EXP.)
Squirtle, level 8- Tackle, Tail Whip, Bubble (114 EXP.)
OR Bulbasaur, level 8- Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed (117 EXP.)
OR Charmander, level 8- Scratch, Growl (111 EXP.)
Looks like your Rival beefed up in a short time! Remember
that this is an optional battle, so feel free to skip it and
move onto Viridian Forest if you want, although you'll be missing out
on lots of Experience Points.
Pidgey will probably be the more challenging of the two,
due to its Sand-Attack and higher level. Wear it down with strong
physical attacks from your starter, and switch out if its
accuracy is reduced too much. As for Gary's starter, Squirtle
and Charmander haven't changed that much (Bubble is just a weak
Water attack), but Bulbasaur has learned Leech Seed, a dangerous
move that weakens your Pokemon while healing his at the same
time. Take it out as soon as possible with whichever Pokemon of
yours has the more health left after Pidgey.
YELLOW:
Spearow, level 9- Peck, Growl, Leer (111 EXP.)
Eevee, level 8- Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack (157 EXP.)
This battle should be easier in Yellow version. Use
Pikachu's Thundershock to easily take down Spearow, and wear out
Eevee as much as you can with him and switch when his health or
accuracy gets too low, then finish Eevee off.
After beating Gary for the second time in a row, he again
taunts you and runs off. Good job! Catch the Nidorans,
Spearow, and Mankey on this route to further your Pokedex along. Don't
bother going left from this route; it leads to the Pokemon
League which you have no way of accessing yet. Return to Viridian
City. To the right of the old man who showed you how to use Poke
Balls, there should be a gym. Unfortunately it's locked for now and no
one knows where the leader is, but don't worry, he'll be back
eventually!
Go up from Viridian to Route 2.
ROUTE 2 Wild Pokemon
Caterpie -Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgey -Very Common (R,B,Y)
Rattata -Very Common (R,B,Y)
Nidoran(f) -Common (Y)
Nidoran(m) -Common (Y)
There isn't much to see on this route, especially if you've
already been to Route 22. Just continue on, through the
building and into Viridian Forest.
VIRIDIAN FOREST Wild Pokemon
Caterpie -Very Common (B,Y), Common (R)
Metapod -Common (B,Y), Rare (R)
Weedle -Very Common (R), Common (B)
Kakuna -Common (R), Common (B)
Pidgey -Common (Y)
Pidgeotto -Rare (Y)
Pikachu -Rare (R,B)
Viridian Forest, home of a bunch of new Bug-type Pokemon.
Be sure to catch all the available types of bugs, and in Yellow,
you might even see a Pidgeotto! The most important Pokemon to
catch in these parts in Red/Blue, however, is Pikachu. It may
be very tough to find one, but this is the only opportunity in the
game to capture one until much later. If you face a wild
Metapod and Kakuna and you've already caught one, be sure to
defeat it with your Pokemon because all they do is Harden, a defensive
move and they dish out good experience. If they wear your Pokemon's
PP down, just go back and refill at the Poke Center.
Now remember, if you chose Charmander or Pikachu as your
starter, you need a supporting Pokemon in your upcoming battle
against Brock! If you didn't get a Mankey from Route 22, then
capture a Caterpie right here and now. Raise it to level 7 so
it evolves into a Metapod, then raise the Metapod to level 10 so it
becomes a Butterfree and learns Confusion, an extremely useful
move. Beedrill (Weedle's final evolution) is also available,
but it does not learn Confusion, rendering it almost useless.
This is the first part of the game where you will face
normal trainers. Remember, if you get poisoned, either use an
Antidote or quickly head back to the Poke Center. The trainers
in Viridian Forest in the Red/Blue versions are actually quite
different in the Yellow version, so I will have a separate
walkthru of this area for both R/B and Y.
RED/BLUE: Go left from the entrance, up the narrow path and to
the left to find a Poke Ball. Head back to the entrance and go
right, then up the path past the trainer who doesn't challenge
you. Go up little bit more to start your first regular trainer
battle!
BUG CATCHER $60
Weedle, level 6- Poison Sting, String Shot (66 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 6- Tackle, String Shot (67 EXP.)
He wasn't too hard, right? Continue up the path past a
long patch of grass to face a second trainer.
BUG CATCHER $70
Red version:
Weedle, level 7- Poison Sting, String Shot (78 EXP.)
Kakuna, level 7- Harden (106 EXP.)
Weedle, level 7- Poison Sting, String Shot (78 EXP.)
Blue version:
Caterpie, level 7- Tackle, String Shot (79 EXP.)
Metapod, level 7- Harden (108 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 7- Tackle, String Shot (79 EXP.)
Go up the left side of the path above to get ANTIDOTE. The
next path splits, but they both end up in the same place.
Follow the path down along the very long grass patch, up another one,
and down another one. In the little cranny to the right you
should find a POTION, and continuing left and up along the path
pits you against the last trainer of the area.
BUG CATCHER $90
Red version:
Weedle, level 9- Poison Sting, String Shot (99 EXP.)
Blue version:
Caterpie, level 9- Tackle, String Shot (100 EXP.)
This should be easy. Now just follow the path up to escape
Viridian Forest!
YELLOW: Go left from the entrance, and you should almost
immediately see a female trainer in the grass patch to the left.
Challenge her!
LASS $90
Nidoran(f), level 6- Growl, Tackle (75 EXP.)
Nidoran(m), level 6- Leer, Tackle (76 EXP.)
After the easy battle, head up the path above you and turn
left to pick up a Poke Ball. Return to the entrance, then take
the right path. Go up past the trainer who doesn't challenge
you, and head north to encounter a Bug Catcher.
BUG CATCHER $70
Caterpie, level 7- Tackle, String Shot (79 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 7- Tackle, String Shot (79 EXP.)
Continue up along the path to face another Bug Catcher.
BUG CATCHER $60
Metapod, level 6- Harden (91 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 6- Tackle, String Shot (67 EXP.)
Metapod, level 6- Harden (91 EXP.)
Go up the left side of the path to get ANTIDOTE. The path
above branches, but it ends up in the same place, so just follow
it left and down. You should see another Bug Catcher, and this
is one that's not in Red/Blue at all.
BUG CATCHER $80
Caterpie, level 8- Tackle, String Shot (90 EXP.)
Metapod, level 8- Tackle, String Shot, Harden (123 EXP.)
As you can see, this Bug Catcher was a little smarter than
the others and evolved his Metapod so it retained its offensive
moves; however, it still has crappy Attack. After defeating
him, continue up and down the long patches of grass. At the bottom
of the second grass-patch, you should see a little cranny to the
right; pick up the POTION there. Now go left and up to meet the
final trainer of the area.
BUG CATCHER $100
Caterpie, level 10- Tackle, String Shot (112 EXP.)
After the quick fight, walk up the final patch of grass to
find the exit.
Now that you're out of Viridian Forest, you find yourself
on the other side of Route 2. This grass-patch contains the same
Pokemon as were on the other side, so it's okay to just skip
over it. Just a little farther north and you've found Pewter City!
This city is the home of the first gym leader you will
challenge on your adventure: Brock, the master of Rock Pokemon.
Feel free to look around the city first, chatting with locals if
you want, but there isn't that much else to do. Check in at the
Poke Mart; you probably need more Poke Balls by now, and
possibly some Potions for the gym.
Pewter City Poke Mart:
Poke Ball -$200
Potion -$300
Escape Rope -$550
Antidote -$100
Burn Heal -$250
Awakening -$200
Paralyz Heal -$200
Escape Rope is an item that exits you out of any cave and
back to the nearest Poke Center. It's useful if you feel like
you're lost and your Pokemon are low on health, but it's pretty
expensive.
Next to the Mart is a boy who will show you the Museum if
you haven't been there yet. It has some pretty cool stuff in it
that may interest you like some lost fossils and space
artifacts, but it's optional. It's only $50 so go ahead and
try it out.
If you try to leave Pewter City to the right you will be
stopped, so let's head to the gym right now. It's below the
museum and slightly to the left.
PEWTER CITY GYM
Style: Rock
Well here it is, your first gym! If you've raised your
Pokemon to at least level 12 and have 1 or 2 supporting Pokemon
if you chose Pikachu or Charmander at the beginning, you're all
set! There's one lone trainer in your way before Brock. You
can skip him by going around the back path, but you'll be missing
experience, so go up and challenge him.
JR. TRAINER(m)
Red/Blue: $220
Diglett, level 11- Scratch (190 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 11- Scratch, Sand-Attack (219 EXP.)
Yellow: $180
Diglett, level 9- Scratch (156 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 9- Scratch (178 EXP.)
As you can see, this trainer uses Ground-types different
from those you've seen before. A Squirtle or Bulbasaur, using
Bubble/Water Gun or Vine Whip, respectively, can quickly take
them out, and Charmander should be able to put a big dent into
them as well with Ember. If you're in Yellow version, though,
watch out! Since Pikachu can't put a dent into Ground-types,
you have to use either your Butterfree or Mankey that you've
hopefully trained well up to this time.
Now you should be ready to take on Brock!
GYM LEADER Brock (uses Potion) TM34:Bide, Boulder Badge
Red/Blue: $1386
Geodude, level 12- Tackle, Defense Curl (220 EXP.)
Onix, level 14- Tackle, Screech, Bide (324 EXP.)
Yellow: $1188
Geodude, level 10- Tackle (183 EXP.)
Onix, level 12- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Bide (277 EXP.)
Brock begins the battle by sending out his Geodude. It's a
Rock/Ground type, so Squirtle and Bulbasaur users can very
easily take it out with Bubble/Water Gun or Vine Whip. Geodude is
resistant to Fire, however, and completely immune to Electric,
so supports may be needed. Use Mankey's Low Kick (super-effective
to Rock) or Butterfree's Confusion to take it out. Geodude
itself in Red/Blue is defensive, using Defense Curl to toughen
up its Defense a few times before attacking, but in Yellow, it's a
straight Tackle barrage.
After Geodude comes the giant Rock/Ground type Onix; it can
be tough to deal with if you're new to Pokemon. Again, Squirtle
and Bulbasaur should be able to blow it away no problem, but
support for the others is needed. In Red/Blue, Onix uses Bide
almost exclusively; it's a TM move that absorbs attacks for 2-3
turns then unleashes twice the amount of damage it received in
that period on the defending Pokemon. So if Onix uses Bide,
either use stat-lowering attacks or finish it off as fast as you
can! In Yellow, Onix adds Bind into the mix, an attack which
traps your Pokemon for several turns so it can't move;
fortunately, it has low Attack power. Finally, beware of
Screech, because it severely drops your Pokemon's Defense and
leaves it open for a strong attack.
Once you defeat Onix, you win! In addition to the cash and
Experience Points, you get TM34:Bide (you should know what it
does now) and the Boulder Badge! Congratulations on receiving
your first badge! Heal up at the Center and head left from
Pewter City to begin the next leg of the adventure.
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3. Cascade Badge
Enter Route 3. Prepare yourself for a slew of trainer
battles! These are tougher trainers than the ones found in
Viridian Forest. Challenge the lass to the immediate right
first.
LASS $135
Pidgey, level 9- Gust, Sand-Attack (105 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 9- Gust, Sand-Attack (105 EXP.)
Go a little north to fight a Bug Catcher you've seen
before.
BUG CATCHER $100
Caterpie, level 10- Tackle, String Shot (112 EXP.)
Weedle, level 10- Poison Sting, String Shot (111 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 10- Tackle, String Shot (112 EXP.)
Now go slightly left to fight a new type of trainer, a
Youngster.
YOUNGSTER $165
Rattata, level 11- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (133 EXP.)
Ekans, level 11- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (145 EXP.)
Remember, use Antidote if you get poisoned by Ekans or
switch out Pokemon. Continue on to the right to fight another
Lass and a Bug Catcher.
LASS $150
Rattata, level 10- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (121 EXP.)
Nidoran(m), level 10- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack (127 EXP.)
BUG CATCHER $90
Weedle, level 9- Poison Sting, String Shot (99 EXP.)
Kakuna, level 9- Harden (136 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 9- Tackle, String Shot (102 EXP.)
Metapod, level 9- Harden (138 EXP.)
Hop down the small rocks south to fight another Youngster.
YOUNGSTER $210
Spearow, level 14- Peck, Growl, Leer (174 EXP.)
Now hop down and back up around to the right to fight
another Bug Catcher.
BUG CATCHER $110
Caterpie, level 11- Tackle, String Shot (124 EXP.)
Metapod, level 11- Harden (169 EXP.)
Finally, hop down to the big patch of grass and challenge
the Lass to the right.
LASS $210
Jigglypuff, level 14- Sing, Pound, Disable (228 EXP.)
Now here's a Pokemon you haven't seen before! Don't worry,
it doesn't have a lot of power, but its Sing attack puts you to
sleep, which is annoying. After defeating her, you've wrapped
up all the trainers on this route and you can start searching in
the grass for some new Pokemon.
ROUTE 3 Wild Pokemon
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B)
Rattata- Common (Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Sandshrew- Rare (Y)
Mankey- Common (Y)
Jigglypuff- Rare (R,B)
The biggest draw obviously here is Jigglypuff, a Pokemon
you can't get anywhere else in Red/Blue. It doesn't appear here in
Yellow, but it does in a later route. You may have to spend
some time looking for it, but it will be well worth the wait as a
valuable addition to your Pokedex. Jigglypuff learns lots of
different TMs and HMs, but its biggest use should probably be
Sing. If you need to capture a new Pokemon, put Jiggly out and
use Sing to put the wild Pokemon to sleep and make it easier to
catch.
Sandshrew ironically appears on this route in Yellow, but
you can also capture it on the other side of Mt. Moon as well,
where it is more common.
Moving on up the route, you should eventually reach a Poke
Center right before the cave; take the opportunity to heal up
before you enter the cave. There's a man here who is willing to
sell you a Magikarp for $500, but don't accept the offer unless
you want to immediately start training one into a Gyarados for
your team. Magikarp will be very easy to catch later on,
though. After catching Jigglypuff, enter the cave next to the Center
known as Mt. Moon and make sure you have some Poke Balls. Mt.
Moon is also a cave with diverse trainers that will challenge
your team. Be well-prepared!
MT. MOON (all floors) Wild Pokemon
Zubat- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Clefairy- Rare (R,B,Y)
Paras- Common (R,B,Y)
Geodude- Common (R,B,Y)
Mt. Moon is a cave with diverse trainers that will
challenge
your team. Be well-prepared!
All new Pokemon here! Zubat, an annoying Poison/Flying-
type, is constantly infesting the halls of Mt. Moon, so it
should be easy to capture one. Pikachu can easily blast them away, but
Bulbasaur/Ivysaur will have problems against them. Geodude, the
Rock/Ground type, can be difficult to catch (this is where Sing
comes in handy), Paras, the Bug/Grass-type, is also common, and
a good pick-up for Charmander teams against the upcoming gym, and
Clefairy is rare like Jigglypuff, so it may take some searching
around to find one; and, like Jigglypuff, it's useful because it
learns lots of TMs and HMs. Mt. Moon is a moderately long
tunnel, and you should retreat back to the Poke Center if your
Pokemon become too injured. Walk north and challenge the Lass
next to the sign.
LASS
Clefairy, level 14- Pound, Growl, Sing (204 EXP.)
This match is similar to the previous Lass; get past Sing
and it's a piece of cake. Walk to the left and challenge the
trainer above you.
BUG CATCHER $110
Weedle, level 11- Poison Sting, String Shot (121 EXP.)
Kakuna, level 11- Harden (166 EXP.)
Grab the POTION northwest of the trainer, then get TM12:
Water Gun directly south of here. Go back right and past the
Lass, and to the northeast you should see a ladder. Take it
down, follow the path down and to the left and down another
ladder. You should see a trainer type you haven't seen before.
Challenge him!
ROCKET $330
Sandshrew, level 11- Scratch, Sand-Attack (219 EXP.)
Rattata, level 11- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (133 EXP.)
Zubat, level 11- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic (126 EXP.)
This is your first encounter with a Team Rocket trainer;
they're a little bit tougher than the average trainer. You will
learn more about them later. To the right on a raised platform
is an HP UP; give it to your favorite Pokemon or the one with
the least HP.
Return back upstairs. As you can see, the path branches up
and down; you can go up right away, but you'll be missing out on
a couple trainers and items, so go down.
SUPER NERD $275
Magnemite, level 11- Tackle (208 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 11- Tackle, Screech (241 EXP.)
Electric Pokemon you haven't seen before! Use Special
Attacks on Magnemite because it has superb Defense, and take
down Voltorb with whatever tactics you want. Southwest of the Super
Nerd is a POTION. Now go around the big slab of rock and
challenge the other trainer.
BUG CATCHER $100
Caterpie, level 10- Tackle, String Shot (112 EXP.)
Metapod, level 10- Harden (153 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 10- Tackle, String Shot (112 EXP.)
Southeast of the Bug Catcher is a Rare Candy! These are
items which automatically raise one of your Pokemon's levels by
one, but the stat increase won't be as great as if you had
leveled that Pokemon up by experience. Use at your own risk,
but in-game, one or two Rare Candies for a Pokemon shouldn't hurt.
North of the Rare Candy is an Escape Rope. Continue north
until you see the northern wall. Fight the trainer that you
see.
LASS $165
Oddish, level 11- Absorb (183 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 11- Vine Whip, Growth (198 EXP.)
Grass Pokemon here. Oddish is similar to Zubat in its
ability to suck health away, but Bellsprout is nothing special.
Keep going left, then go south and take the ladder down. On the
connecting floor, take the next ladder down, and fight another
Rocket on the bottom floor.
ROCKET $360
Zubat, level 12- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic (138 EXP.)
Ekans, level 12- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (159 EXP.)
And take the item, above the Rocket, which is TM01: Mega
Punch! It's a good move to teach an Attack- strong Pokemon like
Mankey early in the game. Also, check out the weird rock to the
right to get an ETHER, an item that replenishes the PP of one of
your Pokemon's moves.
Return to the top floor and go west to challenge the next
trainer.
YOUNGSTER $150
Rattata, level 10- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (121 EXP.)
Rattata, level 10- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (121 EXP.)
Zubat, level 10- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic (115 EXP.)
This Youngster annoys you with Quick Attack and Leech Life;
you may have to go back and visit the Center after this bout.
When you can, continue on and north to encounter a new trainer,
a Hiker.
HIKER $350
Geodude, level 10- Tackle (183 EXP.)
Geodude, level 10- Tackle (183 EXP.)
Onix, level 10- Tackle, Screech (231 EXP.)
As you can see, Hikers generally prefer Rock-types. You
should see a ladder, but don't go down yet! Northwest of the
ladder is a Moon Stone; be sure to grab it. Moon Stones are
very important items that evolve only certain Pokemon. Here are the
list of Pokemon that evolve by Moon Stone:
Nidorino (evolution of Nidoran(m))
Nidorina (evolution of Nidoran(f))
Clefairy
Jigglypuff
There are also only four in the game, so if you want to
complete your Pokedex, hang onto them! Now take the ladder
down, and take the successive ladder down to the southeast from there.
Now on the bottom again, you should see yet another Rocket
to challenge.
ROCKET $480
Red/Blue:
Raticate, level 16- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang
(397 EXP.)
Yellow:
Rattata, level 13- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (157 EXP.)
Zubat, level 13- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic (150 EXP.)
Watch out for this Raticate's Hyper Fang! It does a lot of
damage. After disposing of it, start going along the long
outside perimeter right, down, left, then up. Near the end,
another Rocket approaches you. In Yellow version this Rocket
isn't there and is switched with the Rocket right before the
trainer with the fossils.
ROCKET $390
Red/Blue:
Rattata, level 13- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (157 EXP.)
Zubat, level 13- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic (150 EXP.)
Almost there! Go up a little bit and locate the narrow
path leading right. Walk down it and press A at the dead end to get
another Moon Stone! Now go up and fight the trainer protecting
two valuable fossils.
SUPER NERD $300
Grimer, level 12- Pound, Disable (231 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 12- Tackle, Screech (264 EXP.)
Koffing, level 12- Tackle, Smog (292 EXP.)
Don't left Super Nerd mess up your Pokemon with Disable and
Smog! After defeating him, you have a choice from one of two
fossils. Both of them contain a Pokemon that will hatch from
the fossil much later on in the game. The right one contains a
Helix Fossil which creates an Omanyte and the left one contains a Dome
Fossil which creates a Kabuto. It's your choice.
If you're in Red/Blue, congratulations, all you have to do
is follow the path ahead of the Super Nerd and down the two
ladders to exit Mt. Moon! If you're Yellow, however, if you try
to escape, one more Rocket will ambush you (they may look
familiar).
ROCKET $420
Ekans, level 14- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (186 EXP.)
Meowth, level 14- Scratch, Growl, Bite (207 EXP.)
Koffing, level 14- Tackle, Smog (342 EXP.)
Yes, it's Jessie and James from the TV show! Looks like
they took the Super Nerd's fossil and now are out to steal
yours. Show them who they're dealing with! This shouldn't be difficult
unless your Pokemon are very low on energy, since their Pokemon
don't know good moves yet. After defeating them, you're free to
head down the two ladders and exit Mt. Moon.
Outside of Mt. Moon is Route 4. There isn't much here, so
just head right, go up the small ledge and grab TM04: Whirlwind
if you want (it's pretty useless) and hop down the ledge to
where the grass area is. You probably need to head right to Cerulean
City first and heal at the Poke Center before anything else, but
when you're done, check out this patch of grass to look for new
Pokemon.
ROUTE 4 Wild Pokemon
Land:
Rattata- Very Common (R,B), Common (Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Ekans- Common (R)
Sandshrew- Common (B,Y)
Mankey- Very Common (Y)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
This is one of the only routes where you can catch a wild
Ekans! So if you're playing the Red version, be sure to grab
that, and if you're playing Blue or Yellow, capture a Sandshrew
and consider making it a part of your team! It's a great
Ground-type that rivals Diglett in team strength. It also learns Slash
at level 17, so it can become very useful very quickly. There
shouldn't be any other Pokemon you need, so now head east to
Cerulean City.
CERULEAN CITY Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Poliwag- Common (R,B,Y)
Poliwhirl- Rare (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
After healing in the local Center, check out the city. In
the very southwest is a Bike Shop, but the bikes there cost
$1,000,000! Considering the fact that you'll never get that
kind of money, you'll have to hold off on buying a bike for now. To
the east of the Bike Shop is the local Poke Mart.
Cerulean City Poke Mart:
Poke Ball -$200
Potion -$300
Repel -$350
Antidote -$100
Burn Heal -$250
Awakening -$200
Parlyz Heal -$200
You may want to get a Repel or two, in case you need to
make a quick escape from a Route when all your Pokemon are almost
fainted. Directly left of the Poke Center is a house where a
man will offer to trade his Jynx for your Poliwhirl in the Red/Blue
versions. You don't have a Poliwhirl yet, but they're not very
hard to get; make sure to get one as soon as you are able. In
the Yellow version, this house contains a girl that takes care
of orphaned Pokemon. She gives you a Bulbasaur! Bulbasaur is a
great supporting Pokemon to use in your party, but you'll have
to train it up a bit first, since you get it at level 10.
Finally, there is a house in the northwest holding a man
that tells you the secrets of all the badges. It's pretty
interesting information and you should hear him out if you're
new to the world of Pokemon. Also, check out the small area behind
his house. Keep pressing A at random tiles and you'll find a
RARE CANDY! Now it's time to take on the Cerulean City gym.
CERULEAN CITY GYM
Style: Water
CERULEAN CITY GYM Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B)
You've made it to your second gym; this one has trainers
using Water-types. Look at your Pokemon's levels; they should
be at least level 20-22 by now, or else you could have trouble with
the leader, Misty. If they're underleveled, you may want to
explore routes 24-25 north of Cerulean before challenging the
gym.
Ivysaur and Pikachu can easily take this gym by themselves,
but any Charmander or Squirtle team has their work cut out for
them! There haven't been many opportunities to catch Grass
Pokemon to fight Misty, so your supporting Pokemon will just
have to gut it out move-for-move with them.
Advance forward to fight the first trainer, a Swimmer. You can
avoid him by taking the long path, but no sense on wimping out
on the worst trainer of the gym...
SWIMMER $80
Horsea, level 16- Bubble (283 EXP.)
Shellder, level 16- Tackle, Withdraw (331 EXP.)
Not much strategy here; Horsea uses a weak Bubble attack
only and Shellder uses Withdraw to raise Defense then Tackle.
Walk up the path toward Misty and a second trainer should
advance to challenge you.
JR. TRAINER(f) $380
Goldeen, level 19- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic (451 EXP.)
Don't be afraid to battle Goldeen; it doesn't have any
Water attacks! Be sure to switch out if it uses Supersonic though;
confusion is a dangerous status ailment. Once you've finished
it off, save your game and battle the Gym Leader.
GYM LEADER Misty (uses X Defend) $2079, TM11:Bubblebeam, Cascade Badge
Red/Blue:
Staryu, level 18- Tackle, Water Gun (408 EXP.)
Starmie, level 21- Tackle, Water Gun, Bubblebeam (931 EXP.)
Yellow:
Staryu, level 18- Tackle, Water Gun (408 EXP.)
Starmie, level 21- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Bubblebeam (931 EXP.)
Misty says she's an all-out Water attacker, but that's not
quite true. For one thing, she likes to use X Defend a lot to
increase her Pokemon's Defense, and in Yellow, her Starmie
picked up Harden.
She sends out Staryu first, the weaker of her two Pokemon.
You should be able to knock it out using any Pokemon you want
except Charmeleon. Starmie, however, is a behemoth at level 21.
It has terrific defenses and a very powerful Water attack called
Bubblebeam. Ivysaur has the easiest time against it because
it's resistant to Water and Grass attacks are super-effective against
it. In Yellow, weaken Starmie with a supporting Pokemon, then
switch and let Pikachu finish it off with Thundershock. If
you're using a Wartortle, you could try to outlast Starmie by
using Normal attacks and healing with Potion, but Charmeleon
teams will have a very tough time and have to rely, yet again,
on supporting Pokemon. If you have a Butterfree, put it to sleep
then attack it as much as you can. If not, you will have to
hope either your Mankey or Paras if you picked one up can wear it
out. This is probably the toughest gym battle for Charmander teams.
But after you defeat her, you get lots of experience, cash,
the Cascade badge, and TM11: Bubblebeam. If you have Wartortle,
give that TM to it. You now have two badges. On to the next
gym!
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4. Thunder Badge
The first thing you should do is head to the route north of
Cerulean City. Suddenly, Gary appears out of nowhere to
challenge you!
RIVAL Gary $595
Red/Blue:
Pidgeotto, level 18- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (435 EXP.)
Abra, level 15- Teleport (234 EXP.)
Rattata, level 15- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (183 EXP.)
Squirtle, level 17- Tackle, Tail Whip, Bubble, Water Gun (238 EXP.)
OR Bulbasaur, level 17- Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip (241 EXP.)
OR Charmander, level 17- Scratch, Growl, Ember, Leer (235 EXP.)
Yellow:
Spearow, level 18- Peck, Growl, Leer, Fury Attack (223 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 15- Scratch, Sand-Attack (298 EXP.)
Rattata, level 15- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (183 EXP.)
Eevee, level 17- Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack (334 EXP.)
In Red and Blue, Gary has made some changes to his team.
He evolved his Pidgey into Pidgeotto, and it's the hardest Pokemon
to defeat of his, but after Misty, it's a walk in the park.
Just remember to switch if your Pokemon are hazed out too much by
Sand-Attack. Abra is helpless because it only knows Teleport,
Rattata is the same as always except with Hyper Fang, and Gary
hasn't evolved his starter Pokemon yet. The starters now all
know an elemental move, so you may still want to use someone
other than your starter against them.
In Yellow, Gary has added Sandshrew and Rattata. Spearow
can be flattened with Pikachu, use your Mankey/Butterfree/other
against Sandshrew, Rattata is the same as R/B, and Eevee has
only learned Sand-Attack, making it pretty easy to defeat.
After making quick work of Gary, it's time to take on the
Nugget Bridge north of Cerulean on Route 24. Defeat all five of
the trainers in a row to get a special prize! Here are the
trainers (you may need a couple Antidotes):
BUG CATCHER $140
Caterpie, level 14- Tackle, String Shot (159 EXP.)
Weedle, level 14- Poison Sting, String Shot (156 EXP.)
LASS $210
Red/Blue:
Pidgey, level 14- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (165 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 14- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting (177 EXP.)
Yellow:
Pidgey, level 14- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (165 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 14- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick (177 EXP.)
YOUNGSTER $210
Rattata, level 14- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (171 EXP.)
Ekans, level 14- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (186 EXP.)
Zubat, level 14- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic (162 EXP.)
LASS $240
Red/Blue:
Pidgey, level 16- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (187 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 16- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting (201 EXP.)
Yellow:
Pidgey, level 16- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (187 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 16- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick (201 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(m) $360
Red/Blue:
Mankey, level 18- Scratch, Leer, Karate Chop (285 EXP.)
Yellow:
Mankey, level 18- Scratch, Leer, Low Kick, Karate Chop (285 EXP.)
After defeating the five, talk to the man at the end to get
a NUGGET. Turns out this Nugget Bridge group is a small group
of Team Rocket's, and you have one more fight.
ROCKET $450
Ekans, level 15- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (198 EXP.)
Zubat, level 15- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic, Bite (172 EXP.)
He's just an underling, so he should be no problem. Heal
back up at the Cerulean Poke Center, and sell that Nugget at the
Poke Mart for $5000!
Now go on a little past Nugget Bridge and in the northwest
plateau there should be something there. Not only is here TM45:
Thunder Wave, but in Yellow, there is a trainer who will give
you a Charmander! South of here is another trainer and a patch of
grass to look for Pokemon in.
JR. TRAINER(m) $280
Rattata, level 14- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (171 EXP.)
Ekans, level 14- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (186 EXP.)
Look in the grass here to find lots of interesting Pokemon!
ROUTES 24 & 25 Wild Pokemon
Land:
Caterpie- Common (R,B)
Metapod- Very Common (R,B)
Weedle- Common (R,B)
Kakuna- Very Common (R,B)
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (Y)
Oddish- Very Common (R,Y)
Bellsprout- Very Common (B,Y)
Venonat- Common (Y)
Abra- Common (R,B)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
The main Pokemon you want to get here are Oddish (Red
version), Bellsprout (Blue version), both (Yellow version), Abra
(Red/Blue versions), and Venonat (Yellow version). Abra isn't
here in Yellow on this route, but you will encounter it later
on. Abra is very difficult to catch because it always teleports away
when you encounter it. The best way is to put it to sleep with
Butterfree or use the TM you just got on a compatible Pokemon to
paralyze it, then throw Poke Balls at it. Otherwise, you may
have to just throw Poke Balls at it when you first find it and
cross your fingers. You should also seriously consider making
Abra a part of your team. Level it up by putting it first in
battle and then switching to a stronger Pokemon until it gets to
level 16 so it evolves, then it becomes a powerful Psychic
Pokemon for your team.
Proceed east from Nugget Bride to Route 25, where you will
do battle against the trainers here. The patch of grass left of
the first Hiker contains the same Pokemon from Route 24.
Challenge that Hiker first!
HIKER $525
Machop, level 15- Karate Chop (282 EXP.)
Geodude, level 15- Tackle, Defense Curl (276 EXP.)
Machop is a Fighting-type similar to Mankey, and it's weak
to Flying and Psychic-types. Go a little east to challenge the
Youngster.
YOUNGSTER $225
Rattata, level 15- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (183 EXP.)
Spearow, level 15- Peck, Growl, Leer, Fury Attack (186 EXP.)
Directly south is another Hiker.
HIKER $595
Onix, level 17- Tackle, Screech, Bind (393 EXP.)
A little northeast of the Hiker, challenge another
Youngster.
YOUNGSTER $255
Slowpoke, level 17- Confusion (360 EXP.)
Slowpoke is an interesting Pokemon; it's part Water, part
Psychic. Challenge the trainer directly below this Youngster.
LASS $225
Red/Blue:
Nidoran(m), level 15- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting (192 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 15- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting (189 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidoran(m), level 15- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Double Kick (192 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 15- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick (192 EXP.)
...And directly east of the Lass is another Hiker!
HIKER $455
Geodude, level 13- Tackle, Defense Curl (238 EXP.)
Geodude, level 13- Tackle, Defense Curl (238 EXP.)
Machop, level 13- Karate Chop (244 EXP.)
Geodude, level 13- Tackle, Defense Curl (238 EXP.)
Now there is an important item to the north, but in order
to get to it now, you have to get the trainer north to walk out of
the way. So if you're one square north of the Hiker you just
fought, take one step east and north for the north trainer to
challenge you and clear the way to the item.
JR. TRAINER(m) $280
Rattata, level 14- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (171 EXP.)
Ekans, level 14- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (186 EXP.)
Now walk north into the small grove to get TM19: Seismic
Toss! This is another useful item near the beginning of the
adventure that always does a set damage to the opposing Pokemon.
Now head back out and east to fight the next trainer.
YOUNGSTER $210
Ekans, level 14- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting (186 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 14- Scratch, Sand-Attack (279 EXP.)
Go east a little bit to fight the last trainer of this
route.
LASS $195
Oddish, level 13- Absorb (216 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 13- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (153 EXP.)
Oddish, level 13- Absorb (216 EXP.)
You've cleared all the trainers on this route now, so head
a little bit more east to get to your destination, Bill's cottage.
You should have heard Gary talk about him a little bit after you
beat him; Bill is one of the chief authorities on Pokemon out
there. Unfortunately when you meet him at his cottage, he's in
a little trouble! Looks like he messed up an experiment or too.
Just run the Teleport Ignition Separator when he tells you to,
though, and he'll be back to normal (in Yellow, Pikachu goes
crazy through the whole scene). Talk to him afterwards and
he'll give you a free ticket to board the S.S.ANNE near Vermilion
City.
Exit the cottage and cross the bridge south, then take the
little shortcut back to Cerulean City. When you get back, you
should notice that the house previously being guarded by a
police officer is now unguarded so you can go through. It turns out a
Team Rocket member robbed this household of a precious item.
Take the back door out and challenge the Rocket to get that item
back!
ROCKET $510, TM28: Dig
Machop, level 17- Karate Chop (319 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 17- Pound, Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion (370 EXP.)
That Drowzee can be a bit of a pain. Don't let your
Pokemon be hypnotized, or else, you have to switch. After beating him,
you get TM28: Dig! This is a great Ground-type move that
not only deals a lot of damage in battle but has the ability to
work like in Escape Rope when a Pokemon uses it. Teach it to
Sandshrew if you have one, or possibly Charmeleon.
Time to exit Cerulean! From where you beat the Rocket, go
down the path south. To the east is another route, but it's
blocked by a tree you can't get past yet. Head all the way
south to Route 5.
ROUTE 5 Wild Pokemon
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Common (Y)
Rattata- Very Common (Y)
Jigglypuff- Rare (Y)
Oddish- Common (R)
Bellsprout- Common (B)
Meowth- Common (B)
Mankey- Common- (R)
Abra- Very Common (Y)
There are lots of version-exclusives here! Oddish and
Mankey in Red version, and Bellsprout and Meowth in Blue
version; stock up here if you haven't already. Meowth is another Pokemon
fit for battling in a competitive team. And in Yellow, Abra and
Jigglypuff are finally catchable Pokemon (although at very low
levels)!
At the bottom of the central-section of this rout, there is
a Daycare Man. He can look after one of your Pokemon for
awhile, and it will raise its level over time. The downsides are that
you can only do one at a time, and although your Pokemon will
level up, you can't select which moves it deletes, so you have
to be careful; also, they don't evolve in the Daycare Center. The
upsides are that it doesn't take that long to level up the
weaker Pokemon (like Abra) at lower levels, and it's relatively cheap:
only $100 plus $100 more for every level your Pokemon gains.
Time in the Daycare Center is measured by the number of steps
you take; the lower-leveled and weaker the Pokemon, the less time it
takes to level it up. You may want to give it a try; the best
way is to put Abra or Magikarp in (Pokemon that are tough to
train manually), and take them out right before they evolve:
that means take out Abra at level 15 and Magikarp at level 20. Then
they will be one level away from their strong evolutions.
At the very bottom of Route 5 there is a large building
connecting to Saffron City, but the guard won't let you pass.
Head through the Underground Pass to the east. In the small
building there is a small girl that's willing to trade: In Red,
she'll trade you a Nidoran(f) for a Nidoran(m), in Blue, she'll
trade you a Nidoran(m) for a Nidoran(f), and in Yellow she'll
trade you a Machoke for a Cubone. The Yellow version trade is
really valuable because when you trade, Machoke will
automatically evolve into a Machamp! If you want a Fighting
Pokemon on your team, come back here after you catch a Cubone.
Take the stairs down, and walk the long underground path
that exits out to Route 6, north of Vermilion and south of
Saffron.
ROUTE 6 Wild Pokemon
Land:
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Common (Y)
Rattata- Very Common (Y)
Jigglypuff- Rare (Y)
Oddish- Common (R)
Bellsprout- Common (B)
Meowth- Common (B)
Mankey- Common- (R)
Abra- Very Common (Y)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (Y)
Shellder- Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Same Pokemon on land here as were in Route 5. Go west to
challenge the first trainer on ths route.
BUG CATCHER $160
Weedle, level 16- Poison Sting, String Shot (177 EXP.)
Caterpie, level 16- Tackle, String Shot (181 EXP.)
Weedle, level 16- Poison Sting, String Shot (177 EXP.)
Take on the couple to the southeast.
JR. TRAINER(m)
Red/Blue: $400
Squirtle, level 20- Tackle, Tail Whip, Bubble, Water Gun (282 EXP.)
Yellow: $320
Weepinbell, level 16- Vine Whip, Growth, Wrap, Poisonpowder (517 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f)
Red/Blue: $320
Rattata, level 16- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (195 EXP.)
Pikachu, level 16- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (280 EXP.)
Yellow: $400
Cubone, level 20- Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt (372 EXP.)
Don't send your Pikachu out against that Cubone! Go
southeast of them to another Bug Catcher.
BUG CATCHER $200
Red/Blue:
Butterfree, level 20- Confusion, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (685
EXP.)
Yellow:
Butterfree, level 20- Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Supersonic (685
EXP.)
Be careful of status effects here! Switch out if your lead
Pokemon gets put to sleep or paralyzed. Fortunately for Yellow
players, this Bug Catcher's Butterfree doesn't know the
Confusion attack.
Go southwest to take on the last two trainers of this
route.
JR. TRAINER(f) $320
Pidgey, level 16- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (187 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 16- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (187 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 16- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (187 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(m) $320
Spearow, level 16- Peck, Growl, Leer, Fury Attack (198 EXP.)
Raticate, level 16- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (397 EXP.)
Head south to enter Vermilion City! After healing at the
Poke Center, look around town a bit as always. Check out the
Poke Mart first:
Vermilion City Poke Mart:
Poke Ball- $200
Super Potion- $700
Ice Heal- $250
Awakening- $200
Parlyz Heal- $200
Repel- $350
VERMILION CITY Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Shellder- Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
A new item available for purchase is Super Potion, which
heals 50 HP instead of just 20. In the northwest corner of the
city, be sure to talk to the Fishing Guru inside there to get
OLD ROD! Unfortunately, all it can catch are Magikarps, but now
you'll have all the time you need to get one. Head to the
southern part of town. In Red/Blue, the house slightly
northeast of the gym holds a trainer willing to trade a Spearow for a
Farfetch'd! Make this trade as soon as you can to further your
Pokedex and get a rare Pokemon. Also, check out the house
northwest of the gym. Talk to the man in the black suit, the
Chairman. Just listen to him blab on about his Rapidash for a
bit, and in all versions, he'll give you BIKE VOUCHER so you can
get a free bike at Cerulean! Head back to that town whenever
you want to exchange the voucher for your bike; it really cuts down
traveling time. You can't challenge the Vermilion gym yet
because it's closed off by a tree, so for now, head east from
the
city.
You have three options as to where to go from here. To the
far east is Route 11, full of wild Pokemon and trainers.
There's also the S.S.Anne, where you get HM01: Cut, and Diglett's Cave.
S.S.Anne is the only mandatory one, but if you want to complete
your Pokedex, you had better go through all three areas. This
walkthrough assumes you're going through Route 11 first.
ROUTE 11 Wild Pokemon
Land:
Pidgey- Very Common (Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (Y)
Rattata- Very Common (Y)
Raticate- Rare (Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B)
Ekans- Common (R)
Sandshrew- Common (B)
Drowzee- Common (R,B,Y)
Water:
Shellder- Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Be sure to pick up a Drowzee. Here are the trainers on
this route to battle and gain experience from:
YOUNGSTER $315
Ekans, level 21- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Bite (279 EXP.)
GAMBLER $1260
Poliwag, level 18- Bubble, Hypnosis (297 EXP.)
Horsea, level 18- Bubble (319 EXP.)
Gamblers are a new type of trainer; they choose a random
type of Pokemon to use and hope it'll be super-effective against
your Pokemon. They also give away a lot of cash, which is good.
Proceed to wipe the rest of the trainers' Pokemon off the face
of the earth.
YOUNGSTER $285
Sandshrew, level 19- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (378 EXP.)
Zubat, level 19- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic, Bite (219 EXP.)
YOUNGSTER $270
Red/Blue:
Nidoran(m), level 18- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting (231 EXP.)
Nidorino, level 18- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting (454 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidoran(m), level 18- Tackle, Horn Attack, Double Kick, Poison Sting (231 EXP.)
Nidorino, level 18- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Double Kick (454 EXP.)
GAMBLER $1260
Bellsprout, level 18- Growth, Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder (324 EXP.)
Oddish, level 18- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore (300 EXP.)
GAMBLER $1260
Growlithe, level 18- Bite, Roar, Ember (351 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 18- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack (243 EXP.)
ENGINEER $1050
Magnemite, level 21- Tackle, Sonicboom (400 EXP.)
ENGINEER $900
Magnemite, level 18- Tackle (342 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 18- Tackle (342 EXP.)
Magneton, level 18- Tackle (621 EXP.)
YOUNGSTER $255
Rattata, level 17- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (207 EXP.)
Rattata, level 17- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (207 EXP.)
Raticate, level 17- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (421 EXP.)
GAMBLER $1260
Voltorb, level 18- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom (396 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 18- Tackle (342 EXP.)
Now if you try to go east of Route 11 past the guard house,
you'll find a giant Snorlax blocking the way. In the guard
house, go up the stairs to find a couple of people. One of them
is one of Professor Oak's aids; if you've collected 30 or more
kinds of Pokemon in your Pokedex, he will give you an
ITEMFINDER. This item can be used to find hidden objects lying on the
ground. The other person is a trainer; In Red, he'll trade you a
Nidorina for a Nidorino, in Blue, Nidorino for Nidorina, and in Yellow,
trade a Dugtrio to him to get a Lickitung, the only place you
can get one in that version! Be sure to catch in extra Dugtrio for
this purpose in case you plan to make one a part of your team.
You're finished with this route, so now head west to
Diglett's Cave. It shouldn't be very hard to find; it's just
the cave directly west of Route 11.
DIGLETT'S CAVE Wild Pokemon
Diglett- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Dugtrio- Rare (R,B,Y)
Diglett and Dugtrio are the only inhabitants of this small
tunnel, so catch 'em! Dugtrio, if you can find one, makes a
great choice for a team because it learns Dig and Slash, and
could fill that Ground-type spot to use against the next gym
leader if you don't have a Sandshrew. You can usually find them
between levels 29 and 31 here. Unfortunately they're very hard
to catch, so buy plenty of Poke Balls beforehand! Diglett's
Cave is also very good for training Pokemon at this stage of the
game, so if you have any that are lagging behind in levels, each
Diglett gives off an average of 200 EXP.
In order to access the secret areas beyond Diglett's Cave,
you need Cut, so it's best just to leave now and head for the
S.S.Anne. The docking bay is directly east of Vermilion; just
go down the boardwalk and flash your ticket to board the ship!
The object of your journey in the S.S.Anne is to get HM01:
Cut, but there are plenty of trainers restless to battle in
here, so don't miss out on the opportunity to gain lots of experience.
From the entrance of the ship, take the door directly south and
slightly right. Challenge the old man here to a battle.
GENTLEMAN $1260
Growlithe, level 18- Bite, Roar, Ember (351 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 18- Bite, Roar, Ember (351 EXP.)
Growlithe is one of the first Fire-types you'll fight; just
don't use a weak Grass-type against it and you'll do fine. Exit
this room and go right and down, then take the stairs. Enter
the first door from the left and grab the MAX POTION. The next room
to the left contains two Sailors.
SAILOR $510
Horsea, level 17- Bubble (301 EXP.)
Shellder, level 17- Tackle, Withdraw (352 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 17- Acid, Supersonic, Wrap (382 EXP.)
SAILOR $630
Shellder, level 21- Tackle, Withdraw, Supersonic (436 EXP.)
Sailors generally use Water and Fighting-type Pokemon. The
room to the left of this one has another Sailor.
SAILOR $510
Horsea, level 17- Bubble (301 EXP.)
Horsea, level 17- Bubble (301 EXP.)
Horsea, level 17- Bubble (301 EXP.)
The item in this room is an ETHER. Take the next door to
the left to fight another Sailor.
SAILOR $540
Tentacool, level 18- Acid, Supersonic, Wrap, Poison Sting (405
EXP.)
Staryu, level 18- Tackle, Water Gun (408 EXP.)
Remember, Tentacool are part Poison as well as Water, so
they're weak against Ground and Psychic-type attacks. You can
get TM44:Rest in this room! Rest is a move that automatically
completely heals your Pokemon but puts it to sleep for a few
turns. Put in on a good defensive Pokemon. The last room to
the left holds two more trainers.
FISHERMAN $595
Tentacool, level 17- Acid, Supersonic, Wrap (382 EXP.)
Staryu, level 17- Tackle, Water Gun (385 EXP.)
Shellder, level 17- Tackle, Withdraw (352 EXP.)
SAILOR $600
Machop, level 20- Karate Chop, Low Kick (376 EXP.)
There's nothing more on this floor of the ship, so head
back right and up the staircase, then back below the entrance. Take
the door directly southeast of the entrance to fight another
trainer.
GENTLEMAN $1330
Red/Blue:
Nidoran(m), level 19- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting (243 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 19- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting (240 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidoran(m), level 19- Tackle, Horn Attack, Double kick, Poison Sting (243 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 19- Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick, Poison Sting (240 EXP.)
The next two rooms to the left contain just tourists, but
in the third one there is a group that'll challenge you to a couple
battles.
LASS $270
Red/Blue:
Pidgey, level 18- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (211 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 18- Growl, Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting (226 EXP.)
Yellow:
Pidgey, level 18- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (211 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 18- Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick, Poison Sting (226 EXP.)
YOUNGSTER $315
Red/Blue:
Nidoran(m), level 21- Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy (270 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidoran(m), level 21- Tackle, Horn Attack, Double Kick, Poison Sting (270 EXP.)
And be sure to grab the item in here, TM08: Body Slam!
It's a very useful physical attack many Pokemon can use that has a
possibility of paralyzing the opponent when it hits. The room
left of here just has an investigator, so pass it on. At the
very left edge of the ship, first go down past the staircase to
find the kitchen. The only reason you want to be here is for an
item. Go to the right side of the room where the chefs are
peeling potatoes, and press A facing the bottom trash can to
find a GREAT BALL! Great Balls are like Poke Balls but are more
consistent in capturing Pokemon. If you haven't caught a
Dugtrio yet, this could really aid you well.
Head back out of the kitchen and go north to head
downstairs. Go down and take another flight of stairs, then
head all the way left out of this long room to reach the outside deck
of the ship. Talk to everyone here to challenge a couple of
them.
SAILOR $510
Machop, level 17- Karate Chop (319 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 17- Acid, Supersonic, Wrap (382 EXP.)
SAILOR $540
Machop, level 18- Karate Chop (339 EXP.)
Shellder, level 18- Tackle, Withdraw, Supersonic (373 EXP.)
That's all there is on this part of the ship, so head back
and through the long room to the right. In this hallway, enter
the first room on the right and a man will show you a pic of a
big fat Pokemon he saw. The room to the right of this one holds
two more trainers.
FISHERMAN $595
Goldeen, level 17- Peck, Tail Whip (403 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 17- Acid, Supersonic, Wrap (382 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 17- Peck, Tail Whip (403 EXP.)
GENTLEMAN
Red/Blue: $1610
Pikachu, level 23- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (403 EXP.)
Yellow: $1540
Voltorb, level 22- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct (484 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 22- Tackle, Sonicboom (418 EXP.)
Watch out for the self-destructing Voltorb in Yellow! Grab
the MAX ETHER in this room. The people in the next room won't
challenge you, but the people in the room after them will!
GENTLEMAN $1190
Growlithe, level 17- Bite, Roar (331 EXP.)
Ponyta, level 17- Ember (553 EXP.)
LASS
Red/Blue: $270
Rattata, level 18- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (219 EXP.)
Pikachu, level 18- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (315 EXP.)
Yellow: $300
Jigglypuff, level 20- Sing, Pound, Disable, Defense Curl (325 EXP.)
The item in this room is another Rare Candy! Use it if you
wish to. The last two rooms to the right just contain nice
trainers, no challengers, so continue on past to the captain's
ward. Before you get to the stairs, however, out pops Gary!
Looks like he wants to redeem himself, so prepare for another
duel. He's caught 40 Pokemon already! Are you keeping pace?
RIVAL Gary $1300
Red/Blue:
Pidgeotto, level 19- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (459 EXP.)
Raticate, level 16- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (397 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 18- Teleport, Confusion (558 EXP.)
Wartortle, level 20- Tackle, Tail Whip, Bubble, Water Gun (616 EXP.)
OR Ivysaur, level 20- Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip (625 EXP.)
OR Charmeleon, level 20- Scratch, Growl, Ember, Leer (607 EXP.)
Yellow:
Spearow, level 19- Peck, Growl, Leer, Fury Attack (235 EXP.)
Rattata, level 16- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (195 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 18- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (358 EXP.)
Eevee, level 20- Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack, Growl (393 EXP.)
In Red/Blue, Gary has evolved the rest of his Pokemon, so
his team may actually be pretty tough to defeat. Pidgeotto
leads off again, using Sand-Attack to try to reduce your accuracy.
Raticate still knows Hyper Fang, and the starters all have the
same moves as the previous battle. The biggest advancement for
Gary this time around is his Abra evolution; Kadabra knows
Confusion, so make sure you don't use a Psychic-weak Pokemon
against it. Overall, though, this should be much easier than
the battle near Cerulean, because he has seriously underleveled his
Pokemon at this point and you've gotten plenty more experience.
In Yellow, he's even easier. He has the exact same Pokemon
as before, so it appears that all he's been doing during the
time between this and the last battle is catching Pokemon. His
Sandshrew is the only real threat with the Slash attack. He'll
start to build his team around his starter after this fight.
After taking Gary out again, go down the stairs he was
blocking to find the captain's cabin. It appears he's seasick,
but all you have to do is "rub-rub" his back, and he's all
healthy again. As a reward for "curing" him, he gives you HM01:
Cut! This is the first HM you have received so far, so it's
important to understand it. HMs are like regular TMs, except
you can only use a TM once, they can be used outside battle for
special purposes, and they can be deleted. HMs, however, can be
used as many times as you want and outside battles for special
purposes, but they cannot be deleted. If you teach a Pokemon an
HM, it's stuck with that move forever. Thus, since Cut is not a
particularly strong move, it's best not to teach it to one of
your fighting Pokemon, but instead a Grass-type you've caught
along the way so far. Keep a designated Pokemon like Oddish
around in your party to keep Cut available.
There's nothing more to do on the ship, so make your way
out. The S.S.Anne departs Vermilion, and it won't come back
during the game. You're almost ready for Vermilion gym! The
last thing to do is to explore the area outside the other end of
Diglett; now fully available since you have Cut.
So head back through Diglett's Cave and out the other side,
where you will find yourself back on Route 2, on the side you
couldn't get to before. To the left is a tree you can use Cut
on to access Pewter City, but right now you want to go south.
Enter the house there to find a trainer in the back who will make a
trade with you: In Red/Blue, give him Abra and he gives you Mr.
Mime; in Yellow, give him Clefairy for Mr. Mime. This is the
only place in the game you can get a Mr. Mime, so give him an
extra Abra if you've got one! Abra are found on Routes 24-25 in
Red/Blue, and Clefairy are found in Mt. Moon in Yellow. Now
exit this house and use Cut on the tree below, then head farther
south to larger building. In there is one of Professor Oak's aides
who will give you HM05: Flash if you've caught at least 10 kinds of
Pokemon. Flash isn't completely necessary to get through the
game, but it's still helpful if it's your first or second time
through the game. Finally, exit the building south to find a
couple of items: HP UP immediately south and a MOON STONE
farther down. Remember, you need all the Moon Stones to complete your
Pokedex!
At last, you are ready to challenge the Vermilion City gym!
Return through Route 2 and Diglett Cave, and use Cut on the tree
blocking the gym to access it.
VERMILION CITY GYM
Style: Electric
The Vermilion City gym is home of Electric-type trainers,
hence the absolute best type to use against this gym is Ground
because they are completely immune to Electric. Use Sandslash
or Dugtrio to sweep through this gym; if you didn't pick either of
them up, then it will be more of a challenge. Those who started
with Bulbasaur again have the easiest time, because Grass is
resistant against Electric. If you chose Squirtle,
unfortunately you won't be able to use him much here! This is
the first gym where Charmander starters don't get a disadvantage.
Before you challenge the gym leader, Lt. Surge, take care
of the other three trainers first.
SAILOR
Red/Blue: $630
Pikachu, level 21- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (369 EXP.)
Pikachu, level 21- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (369 EXP.)
Yellow: $720
Magnemite, level 24- Tackle, Sonicboom (457 EXP.)
I hate to say this, Yellow fans, but Pikachu isn't one of
the strongest Electric types. It can paralyze you with Thunder
Wave, but it doesn't have the power of the others.
ROCKER $500
Red/Blue:
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 20- Tackle (381 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Yellow:
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Sonicboom is one of the most dangerous moves in the gym,
because it always does 20 HP damage. Don't allow one of your
Pokemon to get caught up in too many of them.
GENTLEMAN
Red/Blue: $1610
Pikachu, level 23- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (403 EXP.)
Yellow: $1540
Voltorb, level 22- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct (484 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 22- Tackle, Sonicboom (418 EXP.)
Now, Lt. Surge is protected by a door that won't open until
you locate the two switches in the trash cans littered
throughout the gym. You have to find them both in a row; i.e., if you find
the first switch and then the next trash can you inspect doesn't
have the second switch, they reset. The second switch is always
adjacent to the first. To solve the puzzle, just keep looking
around in the trash cans until you find one of the switches,
then save your game, and look in all the adjacent trash cans,
resetting your game until you get it. Once you hit both the
switches in a row, the doors open and you can challenge the gym
leader!
GYM LEADER Lt. Surge (uses X Speed) TM24:Thunderbolt, Thunder Badge
Red/Blue: $2376
Voltorb, level 21- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom (463 EXP.)
Pikachu, level 18- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (315 EXP.)
Raichu, level 24- Thundershock, Growl, Thunderbolt (627 EXP.)
Yellow: $2772
Raichu, level 28- Growl, Mega Punch, Mega Kick, Thunderbolt (732 EXP.)
In Red/Blue, Lt. Surge's only hope of defending a Ground-
assault is his lead-off Voltorb using Sonicboom. His strategy,
apart from that, is to weaken with Sonicboom, paralyze you with
Pikachu, and make an offensive assault with Raichu. Now if you
have a Ground type, then Raichu is helpless; if you don't, he is
still defeatable. Thunderbolt is a powerful Electric move, and
whatever you do, don't use Flying or Water-types against it!
Use strong physical attacks to take advantage of Raichu's low
Defense before it can knock out your Pokemon. Unless your Pokemon are
4-5 levels above his, expect to go second in each round- his
Pokemon are fast.
In Yellow, Raichu is Lt. Surge's only Pokemon! This time
he has taught it Mega Punch and Mega Kick to use when his
Thunderbolt won't do the job. Attack it in the same way by
using powerful physical attacks to take it down fast; of course, using
a Ground-type is an almost automatic victory even with Raichu's
new attacks. If you want an added challenge, try beating Lt.
Surge's Raichu with just your Pikachu!
When the battle is ended and you have won, collect the
Thunder Badge and TM24: Thunderbolt. This is the best Electric
move in the game, so if you plan on getting an Electric-type for
your team eventually, hang on to it!
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5. Rainbow Badge
You have now reached the point of Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow
where you need to seriously start thinking over the team you
eventually are going to use in the Pokemon League. You have
three badges. Look over the Pokemon encounters you've had in
the past and decide upon if you will make some changes to your team.
If you've been using a Raticate or a Butterfree as part of your
battling team, seriously consider letting that Pokemon go and
using one like Kadabra or Dugtrio instead. You need to start
thinking about how your team works together; you should have at
least 3 or 4 Pokemon in your team right now, and they should all
be different types, not sharing any weaknesses (e.g., if 2 of
your 3 Pokemon have Psychic weakness, that's not good). It's
not exactly wise to have 6 Pokemon as a team already; you want to
save a couple spots for later Pokemon as well, and you need
spots open for HM-using Pokemon. Remember, you're nearing the
midpoint of the game, and it's time to start thinking about the hardest
challenges you'll face in the future!
While still in Vermilion in the Yellow version, talk to the
Officer in the middle of the city. Show her the Thunder Badge
and she lets you have your own Squirtle! It's only at level 10,
though, so you'll have to train it hard to make it a part of
your team.
It's now time to return to Cerulean. Head north from
Vermilion, going from Route 6, through the Underground Path, and
Route 5 to reach the city. Be sure to exchange your BIKE
VOUCHER for a Bicycle at the Bike Shop if you haven't yet! It's not
necessary to complete the game, but it seriously cuts down on
traveling time. And now that you have Cut, it's possible to
unblock that tree to the east of Cerulean. Head east from the
tree to Route 9 and challenge the first trainer you see there!
JR. TRAINER(f) $360
Oddish, level 18- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore (300 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 18- Growth, Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder (324 EXP.)
Oddish, level 18- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore (300 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 18- Growth, Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep powder (324 EXP.)
Lots of Grass here. Perhaps you should purchase an
ANTIDOTE before you go any further. Hop down two ledges from here to
collect TM30:Teleport. This move works like an Escape Rope, but
if you already have Dig, you don't need this TM because it
doesn't do anything in battle. Fight the nearby Hiker.
HIKER $700
Machop, level 20- Karate Chop, Low Kick (376 EXP.)
Onix, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (462 EXP.)
Head right past the Hiker, up the ledge, then go all the
way to the lower-right portion of the route to fight another Hiker.
HIKER $735
Geodude, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (387 EXP.)
Onix, level 21- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (486 EXP.)
Go back to the left and up two successive ledges to
challenge a different trainer next to a sign. NOTE: In Yellow,
you might recognize this trainer from the TV show!
Red/Blue:
JR. TRAINER(m) $420
Growlithe, level 21- Bite, Roar, Ember (409 EXP.)
Charmander, level 21- Scratch, Growl, Ember, Leer (292 EXP.)
Yellow:
YOUNGSTER $360
Sandshrew, level 24- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash, Fissure (477 EXP.)
North of him is a dedicated Bug Catcher.
BUG CATCHER $190
Beedrill, level 19- Fury Attack, Focus Energy (646 EXP.)
Beedrill, level 19- Fury Attack, Focus Energy (646 EXP.)
To the left of the Bug Catcher is a big patch of grass to
catch Pokemon in.
ROUTE 9 Wild Pokemon
Rattata- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Raticate- Common (Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Fearow- Rare (Y)
Nidoran(f)- Very Common (Y)
Nidorina- Common (Y)
Nidoran(m)- Very Common (Y)
Nidorino- Common (Y)
Ekans- Common (R)
Sandshrew- Common(B)
Raticate, Fearow, Nidorina, and Nidorino could be Pokemon
of interest if you want to speed up your Pokedex collection in
Yellow. From the grass, head back east, down two ledges, then
east and up a ledge to fight another trainer.
BUG CATCHER $200
Red/Blue:
Caterpie, level 20- Tackle, String Shot (226 EXP.)
Weedle, level 20- Poison Sting, String Shot (222 EXP.)
Venonat, level 20- Tackle, Disable (321 EXP.)
Yellow:
Caterpie, level 20- Tackle, String Shot (226 EXP.)
Weedle, level 20- Poison Sting, String Shot (222 EXP.)
Venonat, level 20- Tackle, Disable, Confusion, Poisonpowder (321 EXP.)
Up a shade and to the left to the next trainer.
JR. TRAINER(m) $380
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
Diglett, level 19- Scratch, Growl, Dig (328 EXP.)
Ekans, level 19- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Bite (252 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 19- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (378 EXP.)
There's a tiny patch of grass northeast, but there aren't
any new Pokemon. Go back east and up the ledge above the Bug
Catcher to challenge the Hiker.
HIKER $700
Geodude, level 20- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (367 EXP.)
Machop, level 20- Karate Chop, Low Kick (376 EXP.)
Geodude, level 20- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (367 EXP.)
Go east from him, and hop down the ledge for another fight.
JR. TRAINER(f) $460
Meowth, level 23- Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day (339 EXP.)
Now you can head east from her to Route 10 to investigate
the large grass patch to the right.
ROUTE 10 Wild Pokemon
Land:
Rattata- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B), Common (Y)
Nidoran(f)- Very Common (Y)
Nidoran(m)- Very Common (Y)
Ekans- Common (R)
Sandshrew- Common (B)
Machop- Rare (Y)
Magnemite- Common (Y)
Voltorb- Common (R,B)
Water:
Poliwag- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Poliwhirl- Common (R,B,Y)
Slowpoke- Very Common (R,B)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
The only real points of interest in these routs are the new
Electric-types. In Red/Blue, look hard for the Voltorb, and in
Yellow, look hard for the Magnemite. Don't worry; they are
eventually available in all versions. The water path to the
north leads around to a different area, but you can't access it
yet; be sure to come back here after you learn Surf! Head south
to the Poke Center and heal up to prepare for the long tunnel
ahead. Go around the trees west of the Center and fight the
trainer right before the tunnel.
JR. TRAINER(f) $400
Red/Blue:
Pikachu, level 20- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (351 EXP.)
Clefairy, level 20- Pound, Growl, Sing, Doubleslap (291 EXP.)
Yellow:
Jigglypuff, level 20- Sing, Pound, Disable, Defense Curl (325 EXP.)
Clefairy, level 20- Pound, Growl, Sing, Doubleslap (291 EXP.)
Enter the cave opening north to begin your trek through the
very long and treacherous Rock Tunnel. Be prepared to fight a
lot of Rock and Ground-type Pokemon.
ROCK TUNNEL Wild Pokemon (all floors)
Zubat- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Machop- Common (R,B,Y)
Geodude- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Onix- Common (R,B), Common (Y, 2nd Basement and lower)
There are a couple new obvious Pokemon here, namely Onix
and Machop. Be sure to pick them up and decide whether or not you
want to add Machop to your party. Rock Tunnel is also very
dark; it's possible to get through the tunnel without Flash but it's
difficult, so you'd do best to bring along an Electric Pokemon
to use Flash so you can see. If you're using Pikachu, this could
be a tough cave for him! Best to use your supporting Pokemon to
get through this cave instead. Go southeast from the entrance to
find the first trainer here.
POKeMANIAC $1150
Red/Blue:
Cubone, level 23- Growl, Bone Club (427 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 23- Confusion, Disable, Headbutt (487 EXP.)
Yellow:
Cubone, level 23- Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt (427 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 23- Confusion, Disable, Headbutt (487 EXP.)
This Pokemaniac uses a clever combination that cancels his
two Pokemon's weaknesses out, but a Grass-type can easily handle
them both. Go east from the trainer, then north to take the
ladder down. In this large room, head southwest to find the
path and be challenged again.
POKeMANIAC $1250
Slowpoke, level 25- Confusion, Disable, Headbutt (529 EXP.)
Go left again and take the north path in the fork (the left
path just leads to a dead end) and you'll be attacked by another
trainer.
JR. TRAINER(f) $440
Oddish, level 22- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (367 EXP.)
Bulbasaur, level 22- Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder (301 EXP.)
And northeast of her is another PokeManiac!
POKeMANIAC $1100
Red/Blue:
Charmander, level 22- Growl, Ember, Leer, Rage (306 EXP.)
Cubone, level 22- Growl, Bone Club (409 EXP.)
Yellow:
Charmander, level 22- Growl, Ember, Leer, Rage (306 EXP.)
Cubone, level 22- Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt (409 EXP.)
Continue northeast along the path until you get to another
fork. Go all the way north to challenge a trainer.
HIKER $700
Machop, level 20- Karate Chop, Low Kick (376 EXP.)
Onix, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (462 EXP.)
Go around the slab of rock to the south to fight another
Hiker.
HIKER $875
Geodude, level 25- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (460 EXP.)
Hiker's Geodude likes to bomb itself, so perhaps you should
save before challenging him in case one of your Pokemon gets
knocked out. Take the ladder northwest of here to go down to
the second basement. Another giant slab of rock! Challenge the two
Hikers here.
HIKER $665
Geodude, level 19- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (349 EXP.)
Machop, level 19- Karate Chop (357 EXP.)
Geodude, level 19- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (349 EXP.)
Geodude, level 19- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (349 EXP.)
HIKER $700
Onix, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (462 EXP.)
Onix, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (462 EXP.)
Geodude, level 20- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (367 EXP.)
Head east from here and challenge a third Hiker below the
next ladder.
HIKER $735
Geodude, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (387 EXP.)
Graveler, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (603 EXP.)
Take the next ladder down above the Hiker. Go directly
left to challenge a trainer on this floor.
JR. TRAINER(f) $420
Jigglypuff, level 21- Sing, Pound, Disable, Defense Curl (342 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 21- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (247 EXP.)
Meowth, level 21- Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day (310 EXP.)
Go straight left from her to challenge another Hiker.
HIKER $735
Geodude, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (387 EXP.)
Geodude, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (387 EXP.)
Graveler, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (603 EXP.)
This is probably the toughest trainer so far, especially
since your Pokemon are tired out by now. Remember to save when
you can and to use those leftover Potions you most likely have.
Go northwest from the Hiker to be challenged by a PokeManiac.
POKeMANIAC $1000
Slowpoke, level 20- Confusion, Disable (423 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 20- Confusion, Disable (423 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 20- Confusion, Disable (423 EXP.)
Take the ladder down above the PokeManiac. Almost there!
Challenge the two female trainers you see here first.
JR. TRAINER(f) $440
Bellsprout, level 22- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (396 EXP.)
Clefairy, level 22- Pound, Growl, Sing, Doubleslap (319 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $380
Pidgey, level 19- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (223 EXP.)
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 19- Growth, Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep powder (342 EXP.)
Follow the path straight left and challenge the final
trainer in Rock Tunnel.
JR. TRAINER(f) $400
Meowth, level 20- Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day (295 EXP.)
Oddish, level 20- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (333 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 20- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (235 EXP.)
Go left a tiny bit, then down past the sign to free
yourself from Rock Tunnel! You're still not quite safe yet.
Now on the other side of Route 10, talk the girl right next
to the cave exit to challenge her.
JR. TRAINER(f) $420
Pidgey, level 21- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (247 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 21- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (508 EXP.)
Head to the right from her and you should see a strange
bush; press A facing it to get a MAX ETHER. Go back left past
her to fight a Hiker.
HIKER $735
Geodude, level 21- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw, Selfdestruct (387 EXP.)
Onix, level 21- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (486 EXP.)
...And hop down the ledge below to challenge one more.
HIKER $665
Onix, level 19- Tackle, Screech, Bind, Rock Throw (439 EXP.)
Graveler, level 19- Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw (544 EXP.)
Head east to challenge the last trainer before entering the
town below.
POKeMANIAC $1000
Red/Blue:
Cubone, level 20- Growl, Bone Club (372 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 20- Confusion, Disable (423 EXP.)
Yellow:
Cubone, level 20- Growl, Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt (372 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 20- Confusion, Disable (423 EXP.)
Congratulations, you've made it to Lavender Town! Before
doing anything else, head straight to the Poke Center which I'm
sure you need to use.
Lavender is a sad, sad town (it's the grave site of
deceased Pokemon). If you go to the Pokemon Volunteer house in the
middle, you'll find that Mr. Fuji, leader of the club, isn't
there. There is a Poke Mart in this town that finally sells
Great Balls!
Lavender Town Poke Mart:
Great Ball- $600
Super Potion- $700
Revive- $1500
Escape Rope- $550
Super Repel- $500
Antidote- $100
Burn Heal- $250
Ice Heal- $250
Parlyz Heal- $250
Great Balls are more expensive than Poke Balls, but they
catch Pokemon with much greater consistency. The house directly
south of the Volunteer House is the Name Rater. This man will
change the nickname of your Pokemon if you want to. Traded
Pokemon can't have their names changed if you're not the
Original Trainer of the Pokemon, however.
The main draw of Lavender Town is the Pokemon Tower, the
place where all deceased Pokemon are laid to rest. All the
Pokemon in the tower are ghosts though, and they can't be
revealed until you get the Silph Scope, so there's no point in
scaling the tower yet. The route that goes south of Lavender
leads to Fuchsia, but you don't have the items to get through
that route either; instead, head west from Lavender to Route 8.
There's a trainer directly southwest from the entrance;
challenge her first.
LASS $330
Clefairy, level 22- Pound, Growl, Sing, Doubleslap (319 EXP.)
Clefairy, level 22- Pound, Growl, Sing, Doubleslap (319 EXP.)
And there's a trainer directly west of her.
GAMBLER $1680
Growlithe, level 24- Bite, Roar, Ember, Leer (468 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 24- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (324 EXP.)
The Gamblers are back again! There is a large patch of
grass behind a cuttable tree to the left, but take care of the
rest of the trainers around it first. Challenge the Super Nerd
northwest of the Gambler.
SUPER NERD $550
Grimer, level 22- Pound, Disable (423 EXP.)
Muk, level 22- Pound, Disable (739 EXP.)
Grimer, level 22- Pound, Disable (423 EXP.)
To the left of the Super Nerd are a group of four trainers,
all standing in a line.
LASS $345
Red/Blue:
Nidoran(f), level 23- Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting, Tail Whip (289 EXP.)
Nidorina, level 23- Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting, Tail Whip (576 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidoran(f), level 23- Scratch, Double Kick, Poison Sting, Tail Whip (289 EXP.)
Nidorina, level 23- Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick, Poison Sting (576 EXP.)
SUPER NERD $650
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
LASS $360
Meowth, level 24- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (354 EXP.)
Meowth, level 24- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (354 EXP.)
Meowth, level 24- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (354 EXP.)
LASS $285
Red/Blue:
Pidgey, level 19- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (223 EXP.)
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
Nidoran(m), level 19- Leer, Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting (243 EXP.)
Meowth, level 19- Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day (280 EXP.)
Pikachu, level 19- Thundershock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack (333 EXP.)
Yellow:
Pidgey, level 19- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (223 EXP.)
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
Nidoran(f), level 19- Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick, Poison Sting (240 EXP.)
Meowth, level 19- Scratch, Growl, Bite, Pay Day (280 EXP.)
Nidoran(m), level 19- Tackle, Horn Attack, Double Kick, Poison Sting (243 EXP.)
Now cut through the tree to look in the grasses of Route 8.
ROUTE 8 Wild Pokemon
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (Y)
Rattata- Very Common (Y)
Ekans- Common (R)
Sandshrew- Common (B)
Vulpix- Common (B)
Jigglypuff- Common (Y)
Meowth- Very Common (B)
Mankey- Very Common (R)
Growlithe- Common (R)
Abra- Common (Y)
Kadabra- Rare (Y)
In Red and Blue, this is the principal route of the
version-exclusive Pokemon! Ekans, Vulpix (for the first time),
and Mankey in Red, and Sandshrew, Meowth, and Growlithe (for the
first time) in Blue. Catch your new version exclusive Fire
Pokemon and you should be done here. Vulpix and Growlithe can
greatly aid you in the next gym battle, by the way. In Yellow,
Kadabra is catchable for the first time! If you didn't bother
to train up an Abra from earlier, now is the perfect time to
capture its evolved form to make it one of your own.
After that, continue west. There's another guard house
like the one on Route 5 from before, the road's still closed.
Challenge the Gambler near the guard house.
GAMBLER $1540
Poliwag, level 22- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun (363 EXP.)
Poliwag, level 22- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun (363 EXP.)
Poliwhirl, level 22- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun (616 EXP.)
And battle the trainer north of him.
SUPER NERD $500
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Koffing, level 20- Tackle, Smog (487 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 20- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom (441 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 20- Tackle (381 EXP.)
North of the Super Nerd is another Underground Path, this
one leading from Route 8 to Route 7, which is right next to
Celadon City.
ROUTE 7 Wild Pokemon
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (Y)
Rattata- Very Common (Y)
Oddish- Common (R)
Bellsprout- Common (B)
Vulpix- Common (B)
Jigglypuff- Common (Y)
Meowth- Very Common (B)
Mankey- Very Common (R)
Growlithe- Common (R)
Abra- Common (Y)
Kadabra- Rare (Y)
The wild Pokemon here are pretty much the same as the
previous route, just with Oddish and Bellsprout substituting for
Ekans and Sandshrew. Simply head up the ledge and to the left
to reach Celadon City!
CELADON CITY Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Poliwhirl- Common (R,B,Y)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Celadon is a really big city, home of many events and
things to do. First thing you should probably do is check out the
Poke Center close to the entrance. After that, exit the Center and
to the left, you should see a narrow path leading up between the
Center and some trees. Take that path up, behind the houses and
to the left. Go up another opening, and you should see a back
entrance to a big building. Enter, climb the three flights of
stairs and enter the little room. The Poke Ball on the table
contains an Eevee! Eevee can be evolved into one of 3 Pokemon
(a Water-type, Electric-type, or Fire-type), and it can fill in a
missing type on your team. Plus, you get it at level 25, so you
won't have to train it that much from the beginning!
Now return back out of the building and back to where the
Center is. Head straight left from here and you should see the
Pokemon Mansion, the place you were before with the back
entrance. You can explore it if you want; there are no more
items to get. And left of the Mansion is a giant Poke Mart!
This is the biggest Mart of the game, and contains lots of items
that should cater to your needs.
Celadon City Poke Mart:
1F: SERVICE COUNTER
2F: TRAINER'S MARKET
1st Attendant:
TM32:Double Team- $1000
TM33:Reflect- $1000
TM02:Razor Wind- $2000
TM07:Horn Drill- $2000
TM37:Egg Bomb- $2000
TM01:Mega Punch- $3000
TM05:Mega Kick- $3000
TM09:Take Down- $3000
TM17:Submission- $3000
2nd Attendant:
Great Ball- $600
Super Potion- $700
Revive- $1500
Super Repel- $500
Antidote- $100
Burn Heal- $250
Ice Heal- $250
Awakening- $200
Parlyz Heal- $200
3F: TV GAME SHOP
4F: WISEMAN GIFTS
Poke Doll- $1000
Fire Stone- $2100
Thunder Stone- $2100
Water Stone- $2100
Leaf Stone- $2100
5F: DRUG STORE
1st Attendant:
HP Up- $9800
Protein- $9800
Iron- $9800
Carbos- $9800
Calcium- $9800
2nd Attendant:
X Accuracy- $950
Guard Spec.- $700
Dire Hit- $650
X Attack- $500
X Defend- $550
X Speed- $350
X Special- $350
ROOFTOP SQUARE
Vending Machine:
Fresh Water- $200
Soda Pop- $300
Lemonade- $350
Look through the second floor items first off; you should
probably stock up on Great Balls and Super Potions if you
haven't already. There are quite a few TMs being sold, but the moves
themselves are not very useful and it's best not to waste your
money on them for now. There aren't any items being sold on the
third floor, but talk to the man behind the counter to get
TM18:Counter! This is a move that supposedly reflects back the
damage inflicted on the defending Pokemon back onto the
opponent, but there is a problem with this move that is defined in the
Battle Strategy Guide.
The fourth floor contains all the important stones. There
are certain Pokemon that evolve only with these stones; these
Pokemon are:
Pikachu-> Raichu (Thunder Stone, Red/Blue versions ONLY)
Vulpix-> Ninetales (Fire Stone)
Gloom-> Vileplume (Leaf Stone)
Growlithe-> Arcanine (Fire Stone)
Poliwhirl-> Poliwrath (Water Stone)
Weepinbell-> Victreebel (Leaf Stone)
Shellder-> Cloyster (Water Stone)
Exeggcute-> Exeggutor (Leaf Stone)
Staryu-> Starmie (Water Stone)
Eevee-> Vaporeon (Water Stone) OR Jolteon (Thunder Stone), OR Flareon (Fire
Stone)
And of course, the Moon Stone evolution Pokemon have
already been covered. Remember, the only way to complete
your Pokedex is to purchase the stones they evolve with! You
can also purchase a Poke Doll here, but you won't need one
until later.
The fifth floor's first attendant sells drugs, or stat-
enhancers. They are expensive, but are vital to giving your
Pokemon the best possible stats. These are discussed in detail
in the Battle Strategy Guide. There are also some battle-only
stat increasers you can purchase from the second attendant, but
since they take a full turn in battle to use, they're usually
not necessary.
Head up to the rooftop. There is a thirsty girl here who
will give you TMs if you give her drinks from the vending
machines on this level. Give her Fresh Water and she gives you
TM13:Ice Beam, a very powerful Ice-type attack! Give her Soda
Pop and you get TM48:Rock Slide, which is a great Rock-type
attack. And finally, give her Lemonade and she gives you
TM49:Tri Attack. Be sure to pick up some of the drinks for
yourself to; the Lemonade heals 80 HP per use and only costs
only $350, so it's a much better deal than the Super Potion. You
also need to hold on to at least one drink for use later in the game
to fulfill a special purpose.
Now that you've thoroughly explored the Poke Mart, head out
and now walk (or bike) all the way to the lower-right corner of
the city. In one of these small houses there is a bar. Talk to
the man in glasses in the upper-left corner to get a free COIN
CASE. You need this for our next stop, the Game Corner. It's
directly right of the small lake in the middle of the city, and
the Prize Exchange building is right next to it.
Game Corner Prize Exchange (Red/Blue versions):
1st Window:
Abra- 120 coins
Clefairy- 750 coins
Nidorino(Blue), Nidorina(Red)- 1200 coins
2nd Window:
Pinsir(Blue), Scyther(Red)- 2500 coins
Dratini- 4600 coins
Porygon- 6500 coins(Blue), 9999 coins(Red)
3rd Window:
TM23:Dragon Rage- 3300 coins
TM15:Hyper Beam- 5500 coins
TM50:Substitute- 7700 coins
Game Corner Prize Exchange (Yellow version):
1st Window:
Abra- 230 coins
Vulpix- 1000 coins
Wigglytuff- 2680 coins
2nd Window:
Scyther- 6500 coins
Pinsir- 6500 coins
Porygon- 9999 coins
3rd Window:
TM23:Dragon Rage- 3300 coins
TM15:Hyper Beam- 5500 coins
TM50:Substitute- 7700 coins
The Game Corner is where you spend your money to buy coins
to play the slot machines, and to hopefully gain enough coins to
get a good prize in the Prize Exchange. You need a Coin Case to
play at all, though, and then you can buy 50 coins for $1000.
Before you buy any, though, check around the floor of the Game
Corner and talk to a few gamblers to get a few hundred coins to
start you out with. Playing the slot machines is pretty easy;
just put 1, 2, or 3 coins into the slot and roll. The more
coins you put in, the better chances you have of winning. Be sure to
save your game beforehand so you can try again if you have bad
luck. You may also notice that the slots in the Yellow version
look quite different!
There are some nice prizes in the Prize Exchange, but the
one you should be aiming for is Porygon since you can get all
the other Pokemon outside of the Game Corner. And since you
probably won't get 9,999 coins (6,500 in Blue) by playing the slots,
you may have to just fork over the $200,000 to buy that many! Don't
worry; there's no hurry. Whether or not you want to try to get
one of the somewhat-powerful TMs available is up to you.
You may have noticed a few Team Rocket members lurking
around Celado., The reason for this is that they're trying to
make business by buying shipments of Pokemon and selling them
off at the Game Corner (you find this out in the house next to the
bar). We can't let this go on any further, can we? Talk to the
Rocket member looking at the sign near the coin counter. He'll
challenge you to a fight!
ROCKET $600
Raticate, level 20- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (496 EXP.)
Zubat, level 20- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic, Bite (231 EXP.)
If you have trouble with him, you're hopeless to beat Team
Rocket. After he leaves, press A next to the poster on the wall
to find a hidden switch! Press it to reveal Team Rocket's
secret hideout. Go right from the poster to go down the opened
stairway.
Battle the first Rocket southeast of the steps.
ROCKET $630
Drowzee, level 21- Pound, Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion (459 EXP.)
Machop, level 21- Karate Chop, Low Kick (396 EXP.)
There's a gate to the south, so go left instead to fight
another Rocket down the hallway.
ROCKET $630
Raticate, level 21- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (522 EXP.)
Raticate, level 21- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (522 EXP.)
The item south of this Rocket behind the table is an ESCAPE
ROPE. You can't do anything more on this floor at the moment,
so go back to the staircases and take the one down. Go down and
fight the Rocket to the left.
ROCKET $510
Zubat, level 17- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic, Bite (196 EXP.)
Koffing, level 17- Tackle, Smog (414 EXP.)
Grimer, level 17- Pound, Disable (327 EXP.)
Zubat, level 17- Leech Life, Screech, Supersonic, Bite (196 EXP.)
Raticate, level 17- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (421 EXP.)
To the left of this Rocket is a floor-sliding puzzle, one
of the many traps the Rockets like to use. There are two arrows
leading left. Take the bottom one to go completely to the left.
When you stop, grab the item in the small niche to the south;
it's the final Moon Stone! Go back to where you stopped, and
snake your way along the top wall to the end to get a NUGGET.
Again, head back to where you stopped, go down a tad, then take
the arrow right. Grab TM07:Horn Drill there if you want. Go
right and down, take the left going-down arrow, and right two
spaces to step onto a right arrow that takes you a little
southeast. Take the left arrow to go a little southwest. If
you want to get another item, take the southern arrow left and it'll
take you to behind a wall. Go to the bottom-left corner and
take the farthest-right arrow up, then grab the SUPER POTION. Return
to where the two arrows were facing left, and take the top one.
Take the right arrow right below it to exit the maze.
There is an elevator to the right which gives access to the
bottom floor (your destination), but you need a key to activate
it. Take the stairway going up to another floor. Challenge the
Rocket directly to your left.
ROCKET $570
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
Raticate, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (471 EXP.)
Raticate, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (471 EXP.)
Rattata, level 19- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (231 EXP.)
And take on the Rocket north of him.
ROCKET $600
Grimer, level 20- Pound, Disable (385 EXP.)
Koffing, level 20- Tackle, Smog (487 EXP.)
Koffing, level 20- Tackle, Smog (487 EXP.)
Go left of this Rocket to get a HYPER POTION! This is a
great item that heals up to 200 HP in battle. Now return back
downstairs, and back to the floor with the maze. To the left of
the staircase is a little shortcut you can take with arrows
pointing up. This leads back to the beginning of the maze and a
Rocket you've already defeated. Go down the staircase that you
haven't been down yet. On this floor, challenge the Rocket to
the south.
ROCKET $630
Machop, level 21- Karate Chop, Low Kick (396 EXP.)
Machop, level 21- Karate Chop, Low Kick (396 EXP.)
Take the winding path below this Rocket to get TM10:Double-
Edge. Now go back left of the staircase, where you will find
another maze. Enter the small narrow path to the south and take
the first arrow down, so you can get a RARE CANDY in the little
niche. Take the nearby arrow up, then go up and around the wall
to the left. At the arrows facing left and right, take the left
one, then down to where there are four successive arrows facing
right. Take the one second from bottom. This leads you
directly into the path of a waiting Rocket.
ROCKET $600
Rattata, level 20- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (243 EXP.)
Raticate, level 20- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (496 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 20- Pound, Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion (436 EXP.)
Go south from this Rocket and right around the wall to
another staircase leading down. Go to the little room to the
left to get an HP UP. Head north along the hall, and fight the
lone Rocket in the room to the left.
ROCKET $630
Koffing, level 21- Tackle, Smog (513 EXP.)
Zubat, level 21- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (243 EXP.)
Talk to the Rocket after you defeat him and he drops the
crucial LIFT KEY (in Yellow, it drops automatically)! The item
on the other side of the table is TM02:Razor Wind. Now you need
to backtrack back to the elevator you couldn't activate before.
To do this, first head back up the stairs you just took, take
the arrows to the left up, go up another flight of stairs, and
navigate the maze again on this floor. Refer to the part
earlier in the guide if you need help. When you reach the elevator
(there's an opening in the wall that makes it easy to see where
it is), you can now select the floor you wish to go to. Select
the B4F. This next part is a little different between Red/Blue
and Yellow.
RED/BLUE: There are two Rocket guards to the north; you need to
defeat them both the unlock the door. Take preparations; these
guards are a little tougher then the Grunts you've faced so far.
ROCKET $690
Ekans, level 23- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Bite (304 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 23- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (457 EXP.)
Arbok, level 23- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Bite (724 EXP.)
ROCKET $690
Sandshrew, level 23- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (457 EXP.)
Ekans, level 23- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Bite (304 EXP.)
Sandslash, level 23- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (802 EXP.)
And with that, the door opens and you come face-to-face
with the boss of Team Rocket for the first time, Giovanni! He is the
most powerful Rocket out there, so take caution!
GIOVANNI $2871 (uses Guard Spec.)
Onix, level 25- Screech, Bind, Rock Throw, Rage (577 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 24- Horn Attack (693 EXP.)
Kangaskhan, level 29- Comet Punch, Rage, Bite (1087 EXP.)
Giovanni's Onix and Rhyhorn should be simple enough to take
out; they're both Rock/Ground types, so they're incredibly weak
to Water and Grass-type attacks. Kangaskhan looks scary at
level 29, but its attacks are not the strongest; just use your most
powerful attacks against it to take it down. As a final note,
Giovanni likes to use Guard Spec., which negates all stat-
reducing moves used against him. After you defeat him, he
disappears and leaves behind SILPH SCOPE. This is the item that
reveals the ghosts in Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town.
YELLOW: As soon as you walk toward the open door where Giovanni
is, Jessie and James come to interrupt your plans! Let's show
them your power.
ROCKET $750
Koffing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (610 EXP.)
Meowth, level 25- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (369 EXP.)
Ekans, level 25- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (331 EXP.)
Jessie and James will try to mess up your Pokemon, pretty
much. Smog poisons your Pokemon sometimes, Pay Day steals
money, and Glare paralyzes. Still, if you attack them head-on before
they can inflict their status conditions on you, you should tear
them apart.
GIOVANNI $2871 (uses Guard Spec.)
Onix, level 25- Screech, Bind, Rock Throw, Rage (577 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 24- Horn Attack (693 EXP.)
Persian, level 29- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (919 EXP.)
Giovanni is pretty much the same here as in Red/Blue,
except he uses Persian, the evolved form of Meowth, instead of
Kangaskhan. Persian is a fast cat that can be deadly. If you
have any Fighting-type moves, use it against Persian. Pick up
the SILPH SCOPE after beating Giovanni.
All you have to do now is exit. Head south out of this
room and go left, where there is an item on a table. This item is
IRON, which increases one of your Pokemon's Defense. Head back
to the elevator and to the BF1. Looks like there's one more
Rocket to beat before you're out of here.
ROCKET $660
Grimer, level 22- Pound, Disable (423 EXP.)
Koffing, level 22- Tackle, Smog (537 EXP.)
And with that, the door above opens and you can take the
staircase up out of the secret hideout. Head back to the Poke
Center for a little bit, then gear yourself up for the Celadon
City Gym! To get to the gym, you need to go to the bottom
right-hand corner of the city, where you can see an odd tree you can
use Cut on. Do so, head all the way left, then up the ledge to
where the gym is.
CELADON CITY GYM
Style: Grass
Grass is the name of the game of this gym, and so
obviously, Fire types are the Pokemon of choice here. But unless
you chose Charmander as your starter, you'll have needed to train up
either a Vulpix, Growlithe, or Flareon to have the best advantage.
Ground-types are second-best because they are super-effective
against Poison-types (most Grass-types have a secondary Poison-
type), but Grass is super-effective against them in turn. If
you don't have either, guard yourself well against status effects
and, whatever you do, don't use a Water-type! Finally, watch
closely for any move combos the trainers might use and do your
best to counter them.
There are more trainers guarding the leader, Erika, here
than in previous gyms but it's still best to defeat them all to
gain the most experience. Walk up the middle of the gym to
battle the first two trainers here.
LASS $345
Bellsprout, level 23- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (414 EXP.)
Weepinbell, level 23- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (744 EXP.)
BEAUTY $1470
Oddish, level 21- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (351 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 21- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (378 EXP.)
Oddish, level 21- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (351 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 21- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (378 EXP.)
The Lass uses a status-attack + Wrap combo that could drive
you crazy if you don't knock out her Pokemon right away. There
are two more trainers outside the center square; challenge them
next.
JR. TRAINER(f) $480
Bulbasaur, level 24- Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder (328 EXP.)
Ivysaur, level 24- Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder (724 EXP.)
BEAUTY $1680
Bellsprout, level 24- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (432 EXP.)
Bellsprout, level 24- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (432 EXP.)
Bulbasaur/Ivysaur are slightly more dangerous because of
Vine Whip (a strong Grass-type attack) and the Leech Seed +
Poisonpowder combo. You're almost to Erika! Battle the three
trainers surrounding her first.
LASS $345
Oddish, level 23- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (384 EXP.)
Gloom, level 23- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (649 EXP.)
BEAUTY $1820
Exeggcute, level 26- Barrage, Hypnosis, Reflect (546 EXP.)
COOLTRAINER(f) $840
Weepinbell, level 24- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore (775 EXP.)
Gloom, level 24- Absorb, Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder (678 EXP.)
Ivysaur, level 24- Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder (724 EXP.)
As you can see, CoolTrainers are tougher than your average
trainer! She should be a test of your abilities; if you can
beat her no problem, then go ahead and challenge Erika. If not, your
Pokemon are underleveled and you need to go back and train on
the previous routes some more. When you're ready, talk to Erika to
begin your fourth gym leader battle!
GYM LEADER Erika (uses Super Potion) TM21:Mega Drain, Rainbow Badge
Red/Blue: $2871
Victreebel, level 29- Wrap, Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Razor Leaf (1186 EXP.)
Tangela, level 24- Constrict, Bind, (853 EXP.)
Vileplume, level 29- Poisonpowder, Mega Drain, Sleep Powder, Petal Dance (1143
EXP.)
Yellow: $3168
Tangela, level 30- Constrict, Bind, Vine Whip, Mega Drain (1066 EXP.)
Weepinbell, level 32- Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Acid, Razor Leaf (1035 EXP.)
Gloom, level 32- Acid, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Petal Dance (904 EXP.)
After taking down all the previous trainers in this gym,
you should have an idea of what to expect here, although it still
may be the hardest gym leader battle so far. In Red/Blue,
Victreebel, the evolution of Weepinbell, is the first Pokemon.
Erika's general preference is to put your Pokemon to sleep and
then pound you with attacks; in Victreebel's case, it's Razor
Leaf. To beat her Pokemon, you need to either use Fire-types,
Ice Beam (gotten from the Game Corner), Flying-types, or Ground-
types; you can also use a Grass-type against her to guard
against status effects and beat her down with physical attacks.
Tangela is not a problem since it only knows a couple weak attacks.
Vileplume knows the strongest Grass attack in Petal Dance, but
after she uses it, Vileplume becomes Confused and vulnerable to
attack.
In Yellow, Erika is a little bit better-prepared with her
Grass-types. Tangela is at level 30 and a straight Grass-type,
so you can't use Psychic or Ground to your advantage, and it
knows Mega Drain, a powerful attack that steals your HP (like a
more dangerous Leech Life from Zubat). Weepinbell and Gloom use
Acid as their staple attack (it's Poison-type), and try to
Paralyze or put to sleep your poor Pokemon. The same tactics
apply here as in Red/Blue: You should have at least one Pokemon
at this stage in the game that can have somewhat of an advantage
against them, and that includes Flying, Ground, Psychic, Fire,
or Ice attacks.
You are now more closer to reaching your goal than ever!
Beating Erika gives you the TM21:Mega Drain (a good Grass-type
attack but not as useful as Razor Leaf), lots of money, and the
fourth badge.
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6. Soul Badge
Now you have a choice as to where you want to go next on
your journey. You can either head straight to Fuchsia and get
the badge by the Cycling Road or Routes 12-15, or get the badge
at Saffron first (although you need to beat Team Rocket at both
the Pokemon Tower before you do either). In this walkthrough,
we will first take out Team Rocket at the Pokemon Tower in Lavender
Town, then get the Fuchsia badge, then deal with Saffron.
Hi-tail back through the underground path east to Lavender,
and enter Pokemon Tower. There appear to be a lot of sad people
here! Head up the steps to the right. Who's that up there?
It's your old pal! Be prepared; he's made quite a few changes
since we've last met.
RIVAL Gary
Red/Blue: $1625
Pidgeotto, level 25- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (604 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 23- Bite, Roar, Ember, Leer (447 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 22- Barrage, Hypnosis (465 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 20- Teleport, Confusion, Disable (621 EXP.)
Wartortle, level 25- Tail Whip, Bubble, Water Gun, Bite (769 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeotto, level 25- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (604 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 23- Thrash, Tackle, Bite (1054 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 22- Bite, Roar, Ember (429 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 20- Teleport, Confusion, Disable (621 EXP.)
Ivysaur, level 25- Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder (754 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeotto, level 25- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (604 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 23- Barrage, Hypnosis (483 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 22- Thrash, Tackle, Bite (1008 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 20- Teleport, Confusion, Disable (621 EXP.)
Charmeleon, level 25- Growl, Ember, Leer, Rage (760 EXP.)
Yellow: $1625
Fearow, level 25- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (867 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 23- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (308 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 22- Tackle, Sonicboom (419 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 20- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (397 EXP.)
Eevee, level 25- Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (492 EXP.)
OR
Fearow, level 25- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (867 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 23- Tackle, Sonicboom (438 EXP.)
Shellder, level 22- Tackle, Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp (466 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 20- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (397 EXP.)
Eevee, level 25- Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (492 EXP.)
OR
Fearow, level 25- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (867 EXP.)
Shellder, level 23- Tackle, Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp (477 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 22- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (297 EXP.)
Sandshrew, level 20- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash (397 EXP.)
Eevee, level 25- Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack (492 EXP.)
As you can see, Gary has now established the types he would
like to use on his team. In Red/Blue, he uses the main types:
Flying, Water, Fire, Grass, and Psychic. In Yellow, he uses
Flying, Fire, Water, Ground, and Normal types (although his
Eevee is yet to evolve. In Red/Blue, what his team is depends on what
Pokemon you chose from the start, and in Yellow, what team he
uses depends on whether or not you beat him in the first two
matches against him. Gary should not be challenging right now,
since his levels are far below that of Erika's. This team is
basically a foreshadowing of things to come from him. After you
beat him, make your way left up to the next step to begin your
climb up the tower.
POKeMON TOWER Wild Pokemon
Gastly- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Haunter- Common (R,B,Y)
Cubone- Rare (R,B)
Gastly are everywhere in the Pokemon Tower, but Haunter
(the evolution of Gastly) and Cubone are hard to find. To unlock the
identity of the ghosts in here at all, you need the SILPH SCOPE
from Celadon which you should have already gotten. You will be
fighting mostly Ghost-types here, so you need to know that
Ghosts are immune to Normal and Fighting-type attacks. All this means
is that you need to make sure you use other types of attacks,
and you should be fine. These Ghosts, because they are part Poison
as well, are weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.
After going up the first stairwell and getting the hint
from the Channeler about the Silph Scope, head up in this room.
Challenge the Channeler near the item ball.
CHANNELER $690
Gastly, level 23- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (468 EXP.)
This tower is infested by these possessed Channelers. The
item ball contains an ESCAPE ROPE; grab it, then return and go
south to fight the Channeler directly to the right.
CHANNELER $660
Gastly, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (447 EXP.)
And challenge the one directly north of her.
CHANNELER $720
Gastly, level 24- Lick, Confused Ray, Night Shade (487 EXP.)
Go around the gravestones to the right and take the next
staircase up. There's a Channeler directly to the left.
CHANNELER $690
Gastly, level 23- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (468 EXP.)
Gastly, level 23- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (468 EXP.)
The two item balls in clear view from here contain ELIXER
and AWAKENING. Fight the Channeler that was south of the last
one.
CHANNELER $660
Gastly, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (447 EXP.)
Grab the useful HP UP in the niche to the south. Northwest
of here is the last Channeler on this floor.
CHANNELER $720
Gastly, level 24- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (487 EXP.)
...And take the staircase up to the left of her! Go east
and fight the Channeler to the north.
CHANNELER $660
Gastly, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (447 EXP.)
Challenge the Channeler southeast of her.
CHANNELER $690
Haunter, level 23- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (621 EXP.)
Talk to the Channeler left of her. She won't challenge
you, but instead, she shows you the four-square space she sealed with
white magic! Step into it to heal your Pokemon if you need to,
then challenge the Channeler to the left.
CHANNELER $720
Gastly, level 24- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (487 EXP.)
Grab the NUGGET south of her, and take on the last
Channeler to the south.
CHANNELER $660
Haunter, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (594 EXP.)
Now you can go northeast of here to take the next staircase
up. Take on the Channeler to the left.
CHANNELER $660
Gastly, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (447 EXP.)
Gastly, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (447 EXP.)
Gastly, level 22- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (447 EXP.)
There is an X ACCURACY right to the south of her. Go all
the way north to fight the next Channeler.
CHANNELER $720
Gastly, level 24- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (487 EXP.)
Head around the gravestones to the left and fight this
Channeler. It's the last one!
CHANNELER $720
Gastly, level 24- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade (487 EXP.)
Grab the RARE CANDY blocking the path to the southwest.
Now locate the staircase to the southeast. There is the ghost-form
of the murdered Marowak (Cubone's mother) the townspeople were
talking about here; and if you don't have the Silph Scope, it
doesn't let you pass. If you do have it, however, you reveal
its true form. The Marowak is at level 30 and unfortunately you
can't catch it, so you have to knock it out to lay its soul to
rest. Remember that it's a Ground-type and that Water and
Grass-type attacks are best to use against it.
Go up the staircase to enter the final hall. You've found
Team Rocket! In Red/Blue, take all three of the Grunts out
quickly.
Red/Blue:
ROCKET $750
Zubat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (288 EXP.)
Zubat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (288 EXP.)
Golbat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (915 EXP.)
ROCKET $780
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 26- Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion, Headbutt (567 EXP.)
ROCKET $690
Zubat, level 23- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (265 EXP.)
Rattata, level 23- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (280 EXP.)
Raticate, level 23- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (571 EXP.)
Zubat, level 23- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (265 EXP.)
In Yellow, however, you'll be attacked by Jessie and James
again! They've finally evolved their Ekans and Koffing, but
once again, they just don't have strong enough attacks to pose a
serious threat to you.
Yellow:
ROCKET $810
Meowth, level 27- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (399 EXP.)
Arbok, level 27- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (850 EXP.)
Weezing, level 27- Tackle, Smog (1000 EXP.)
After taking care of the last of the Rockets, you'll see
Mr. Fuji up there. It appears that he came here of his own free
will to pray for Marowak. He takes you to his house, nevertheless,
and talk to him afterwards to get the POKeFLUTE! This is an
important item that not only acts as a permanent AWAKENING, but
is also necessary for further advancement in your adventure.
Your job at Lavender Town is finished, so it's time to
decide how you want to get to Fuchsia. Would you rather take
the Cycling Road west of Celadon City (the faster route) or Routes
12-15 south of Lavender (the longer route but gives you more
experience)? It's your choice; if you feel up for it, you can
do both!
THE CYCLING ROAD (Routes 16-18):
Head back to Celadon City, and go west to Route 16. You
should see a small tree in the narrow route; use Cut on it to
reveal a secret passage! There's a little patch of grass here.
ROUTE 16 Wild Pokemon
Rattata- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Raticate- Common (R,B,Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Fearow- Common (R,B,Y)
Ponyta- Common (Y)
Doduo- Common (R,B,Y)
Dodrio- Rare (Y)
ROUTES 17-18 Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Rattata- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Raticate- Common (R,B,Y)
Spearow- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Fearow- Common (R,B,Y)
Ponyta- Common (Y)
Doduo- Common (R,B,Y)
Dodrio- Rare (Y)
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
The main Pokemon here should be a Doduo; be sure to catch
it, and possibly Dodrio and Ponyta in the Yellow version. The
wild Pokemon stand the same for Routes 16-18, which include all
of Cycling Road. Now west from the patch of grass is the north
part of the guard house; you can enter here! Go to the other
side and enter the cottage. The girl there gives you HM02:Fly!
This is a very useful HM you can teach to all Flying-types to
take you to a town that you've already been to instantly. It's
the ultimate way to skip around the globe.
Return to the patch of grass and down to Cut the tree
again, and to the left you'll find a giant Pokemon blocking the way.
This Pokemon is a level 30 Snorlax, and the only way to move it
out of the way is first by using your Poke Flute you got from
Mr. Fuji to wake it up, then battle it. There are only two Snorlax
in Kanto, so you need to make sure you capture at least one of
them. To do this, you will probably need a lot of Great Balls
and luck. It doesn't help a lot to give it a status ailment
because it uses Rest to cure everything, but you can use that to
your advantage. The best way to capture a Snorlax is by
damaging it until it uses Rest, then hurriedly put some damage on
it and throw some balls at it while it's still asleep. Snorlax
requires time and patience to capture; as long as you've saved
beforehand, however, you'll eventually get him.
After you've either captured or KO'd it, Snorlax is no
longer blocking your way and you can head onto the Cycling Road.
Note that you must have a Bicycle to traverse this route;
otherwise, either get one by using the Bike Voucher obtained in
Vermilion or go to Fuchsia via Routes 12-15 south of Lavender.
At the top of the slope is a whole gang of Bikers that uses all
Poison and Fighting-types; you may want to bring an Antidote or
two. Challenge them all!
BIKER $580
Grimer, level 29- Pound, Disable (558 EXP.)
Koffing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (708 EXP.)
CUE BALL $700
Red/Blue:
Machop, level 28- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (528 EXP.)
Mankey, level 28- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (444 EXP.)
Machop, level 28- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (528 EXP.)
Yellow:
Machop, level 28- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (528 EXP.)
Mankey, level 28- Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (444 EXP.)
Machop, level 28- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (528 EXP.)
CUE BALL $725
Red/Blue:
Mankey, level 29- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (459 EXP.)
Machop, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (546 EXP.)
Yellow:
Mankey, level 29- Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (459 EXP.)
Machop, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (546 EXP.)
BIKER $520
Grimer, level 26- Pound, Disable (501 EXP.)
Grimer, level 26- Pound, Disable (501 EXP.)
Grimer, level 26- Pound, Disable (501 EXP.)
Grimer, level 26- Pound, Disable (501 EXP.)
BIKER $660
Weezing, level 33- Tackle, Smog, Sludge (1222 EXP.)
CUE BALL $825
Machop, level 33- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (621 EXP.)
Having taken care of them, start down the downslope, and
check out the patch of grass to the right where Doduo should be
a little bit more common. There are also a couple more Bikers.
CUE BALL $725
Machop, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (546 EXP.)
Machoke, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (906 EXP.)
CUE BALL $725
Red/Blue:
Mankey, level 29- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (459 EXP.)
Primeape, level 29- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (925 EXP.)
Yellow:
Mankey, level 29- Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (459 EXP.)
Primeape, level 29- Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy, Rage (925 EXP.)
And there's one more Biker to the left of them.
BIKER $560
Weezing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (1038 EXP.)
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
Weezing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (1038 EXP.)
The path splits to the left and right now. Here are the
trainers you'll face on the left (the center path has none)
BIKER $660
Muk, level 33- Pound, Disable, Poison Gas (1110 EXP.)
CUE BALL $650
Red/Blue:
Mankey, level 26- Scratch, Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes (411 EXP.)
Mankey, level 26- Scratch, Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes (411 EXP.)
Machoke, level 26- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (813 EXP.)
Machop, level 26- Scratch, Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes (489
EXP.)
Yellow:
Mankey, level 26- Leer, Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes (411 EXP.)
Mankey, level 26- Leer, Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes (411 EXP.)
Machoke, level 26- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (813 EXP.)
Machop, level 26- Leer, Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes (489 EXP.)
BIKER $580
Weezing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (1074 EXP.)
Muk, level 29- Pound, Disable (975 EXP.)
And here are the trainers on the right path:
BIKER $580
Voltorb, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (639 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (639 EXP.)
CUE BALL $825
Machoke, level 33- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (1032 EXP.)
CUE BALL $725
Red/Blue:
Primeape, level 29- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (925 EXP.)
Machoke, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (906 EXP.)
Yellow:
Primeape, level 29- Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy, Rage (925 EXP.)
Machoke, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (906 EXP.)
And both the paths converge onto the center where you'll
face one final trainer.
BIKER $500
Koffing, level 25- (610 EXP.)
Weezing, level 25- (925 EXP.)
Koffing, level 25- (610 EXP.)
Koffing, level 25- (610 EXP.)
Weezing, level 25- (925 EXP.)
The slope finally comes to an end below this trainer. Head
east to the guard house and hop off your bike. If you're in
Red/Blue, be sure to head up the stairs and talk the man there.
He'll offer you to trade your Slowbro for a Lickitung! This is
the only place you can get a Lickitung, so don't hesitate to
trade if you're filling up your Pokedex (just don't use it as
part of your team). In Yellow, though, it's just a Tangela for
Parasect trade, and Parasects are comparatively easy to come by.
In any case, exit east out of this house. There is one final
patch of grass to the south with a few more trainers, but the
wild Pokemon are still the same. These trainers all use Flying-
types.
BIRD KEEPER $725
Spearow, level 29- Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move, Drill Peck (360 EXP.)
Fearow, level 29- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (1006 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $650
Spearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (322 EXP.)
Spearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (322 EXP.)
Fearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (901 EXP.)
Spearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (322 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $850
Dodrio, level 34- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack, Drill Peck (1150 EXP.)
Directly east from here is Fuchsia City!
THE WALKING ROAD (Routes 12-15):
What follows is a true test of a Pokemon trainer's stamina.
If you can make it through all the trainers on these four routes
in one go, consider yourself well off! However, just to be
safe, have a Pokemon on your team that knows Fly (even if it isn't one
of you fighters) so you can Fly back to Lavender when your team
is hurting. Head south on the docks to the guard house, and get
TM39:Swift from the girl upstairs. Exit the building south to
begin your trek.
ROUTE 12 Wild Pokemon
Land:
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (Y)
Oddish- Very Common (R,Y)
Gloom- Common (R,Y)
Venonat- Common (R,B,Y)
Venomoth- Rare (Y)
Bellsprout- Very Common (B,Y)
Weepinbell- Common (B,Y)
Farfetch'd- Common (Y)
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Slowpoke- Common (Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
ROUTE 13 Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (Y)
Oddish- Very Common (R,Y)
Gloom- Common (R,Y)
Venonat- Common (R,B,Y)
Venomoth- Rare (Y)
Bellsprout- Very Common (B,Y)
Weepinbell- Common (B,Y)
Farfetch'd- Common (Y)
Ditto- Rare (R,B,Y)
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Slowpoke- Common (Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
ROUTES 14-15 Wild Pokemon:
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Rare (R,B,Y)
Oddish- Very Common (R,Y)
Gloom- Common (R,Y)
Venonat- Common (R,B,Y)
Venomoth- Rare (Y)
Bellsprout- Very Common (B,Y)
Weepinbell- Common (B,Y)
Ditto- Common (R,B,Y)
Head down south around the bend on the docks to meet the
first Fisherman.
FISHERMAN $770
Goldeen, level 22- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic (522 EXP.)
Poliwag, level 22- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun (363 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 22- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic (522 EXP.)
The item on the block in the middle of the water is
TM16:Pay Day, but obviously you can't get there until you can Surf first.
Head west to another trainer.
FISHERMAN $840
Tentacool, level 24- Supersonic, Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun (540 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 24- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (570 EXP.)
And southeast to another Fisherman below him.
FISHERMAN $945
Goldeen, level 27- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (642 EXP.)
Continue south to yet another Fisherman.
FISHERMAN $735
Poliwag, level 21- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun (346 EXP.)
Shellder, level 21- Tackle, Withdraw, Supersonic (436 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 21- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic (499 EXP.)
Horsea, level 21- Bubble, Smokescreen (373 EXP.)
Now when you continue south you come across the other
Snorlax. If you didn't catch the other one, make sure to catch
this one or you will never see it again! Use your Pokeflute on
the Snorlax to wake it up, and see the Cycling Road section for
strategies on how to capture it.
With that taken care of, you now have free access to Route
11 from here, and more importantly, the routes below. Head
south to where the house is and battle the trainer here. The enemy
levels will start to rise.
ROCKER $725
Voltorb, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (639 EXP.)
Electrode, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (931 EXP.)
Go into that house and speak to the Fishing Guru to get the
SUPER ROD, the strongest rod in the game! Now you can catch ANY
Pokemon that appears in the Wild Pokemon: Water list, so feel
free to take the time and catch up on your Pokedex. When you're
ready to move on, go south from the Fishing Guru's house and you
should notice a small square of woods on your left. Cut it down
to fight a Fisherman and gain an IRON.
FISHERMAN $840
Magikarp, level 24- Splash, Tackle (102 EXP.)
Magikarp, level 24- Splash, Tackle (102 EXP.)
Battle the trainer southeast of the crop of bushes.
JR. TRAINER(m) $580
Red/Blue:
Nidoran(m), level 29- Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy, Fury Attack (372
EXP.)
Nidorino, level 29- Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy (732 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidoran(m), level 29- Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy (372 EXP.)
Nidorino, level 29- Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy (732 EXP.)
Heading south of him, you should notice another cuttable
tree to your left, this one leading to a big patch of grass. In
Red and Blue you won't find any new Pokemon here, but in Yellow,
this is your chance to catch a Farfetch'd and Venomoth and add
them to your collection.
Keep going south to enter Route 13 and you'll encounter a
female trainer.
JR. TRAINER(f) $560
Goldeen, level 28- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (666 EXP.)
Poliwag, level 28- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (462 EXP.)
Horsea, level 28- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (498 EXP.)
Directly south from her is a couple.
BIRD KEEPER $725
Pidgey, level 29- Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack (340 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 29- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (702 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $480
Pidgey, level 24- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (282 EXP.)
Meowth, level 24- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (354 EXP.)
Rattata, level 24- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (292 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 24- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (282 EXP.)
Meowth, level 24- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (354 EXP.)
Going west, you have now reached an area named Silence
Bridge. Head west from the Silence Bridge sign and press A in
the space to the right of the sign behind the barrier to find a
CALCIUM. The following is the list of trainers on Silence
Bridge. If you want, there is a cuttable tree on the northeast
part of here, in which you can search for the new Pokemon Ditto
if you'd like.
BEAUTY $1890
Rattata, level 27- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (328 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 27- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (364 EXP.)
Rattata, level 27- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (328 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2030
Clefairy, level 29- Growl, Sing, Doubleslap, Minimize (421 EXP.)
Meowth, level 29- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (427 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $600
Poliwag, level 30- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (495 EXP.)
Poliwag, level 30- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (495 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $540
Pidgey, level 27- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (318 EXP.)
Meowth, level 27- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (399 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 27- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (318 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 27- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (652 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $650
Pidgey, level 26- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (306 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 26- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (628 EXP.)
Spearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (322 EXP.)
Fearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (901 EXP.)
To the left of this Bird Keeper you can find a PP UP in the
space in the barriers.
BIRD KEEPER $625
Spearow, level 25- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (310 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 25- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (294 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 25- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (294 EXP.)
Spearow, level 25- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (310 EXP.)
Spearow, level 25- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (310 EXP.)
BIKER $560
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $700
Pidgey, level 28- Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack (330 EXP.)
Doduo, level 28- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack (576 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 28- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (678 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $650
Pidgey, level 26- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (306 EXP.)
Spearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (322 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 26- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (306 EXP.)
Fearow, level 26- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (901 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $725
Pidgeotto, level 29- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (702 EXP.)
Fearow, level 29- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (1006 EXP.)
That last Bird Keeper stands at the exit of Silence Bridge.
Right below him, however, is another one!
BIRD KEEPER $700
Spearow, level 28- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (348 EXP.)
Doduo, level 28- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack (576 EXP.)
Fearow, level 28- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (972 EXP.)
You have now entered the Route 14-15 stretch, which leads
eventually to Fuchsia City. Keep on moving south where you'll
spot two more trainers.
BIKER $580
Koffing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (708 EXP.)
Muk, level 29- Pound, Disable (975 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $825
Farfetch'd, level 33- Leer, Fury Attack, Swords Dance, Agility (664 EXP.)
Now if you cut the tree to the left to explore the patch of
grass there, you'll have to face two more Bikers first.
BIKER $580
Koffing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (708 EXP.)
Grimer, level 29- Pound, Disable (558 EXP.)
BIKER $560
Grimer, level 28- Pound, Disable (540 EXP.)
Grimer, level 28- Pound, Disable (540 EXP.)
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
You don't even have to visit that patch, since you can find
the same exact Pokemon along the small patches of the west
Route. Try hard to snag one of the elusive Ditto, as well as the
evolved form of your version-exclusive Grass-type; they're more common
here than anywhere else.
Now if you want, you can cut the tree to the left that's
below the north patch of grass, and you can skip most of the
trainers along these two routes (except one):
JR. TRAINER(f) $660
Clefairy, level 33- Sing, Doubleslap, Minimize, Metronome (480 EXP.)
This way you can take a shortcut to Fuchsia and get
TM20:Rage. However, the smart thing to do is to battle all of
the trainers to gain the maximum experience points for your
Pokemon. Thus, if you feel up for it, try to defeat all the
remaining trainers. Here is the list of the remaining trainers
spanning the straight road of Routes 14-15:
BIKER $520
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
Grimer, level 26- Pound, Disable (501 EXP.)
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $725
Spearow, level 29- Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move, Drill Peck (360 EXP.)
Fearow, level 29- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (1006 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $580
Pidgey, level 29- Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack (340 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 29- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (702 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2030
Pidgeotto, level 29- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (702 EXP.)
Wigglytuff, level 29- Pound, Growl, Sing, Doubleslap (676 EXP.)
BIKER $500
Koffing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (610 EXP.)
Koffing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (610 EXP.)
Weezing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (925 EXP.)
Koffing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (610 EXP.)
Grimer, level 25- Pound, Disable (481 EXP.)
BIKER $560
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
Grimer, level 28- Pound, Disable (540 EXP.)
Weezing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (1038 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2030
Bulbasaur, level 29- Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder, Razor Leaf (397 EXP.)
Ivysaur, level 29- Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder (876 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $560
Gloom, level 28- Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Acid (792 EXP.)
Oddish, level 28- Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Acid (468 EXP.)
Oddish, level 28- Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Acid (468 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $700
Dodrio, level 28- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack (948 EXP.)
Doduo, level 28- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack (576 EXP.)
Doduo, level 28- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack (576 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $650
Pidgeotto, level 26- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (628 EXP.)
Farfetch'd, level 26- Sand-Attack, Leer, Fury Attack, Swords Dance (523 EXP.)
Doduo, level 26- Peck, Growl, Fury Attack (534 EXP.)
Pidgey, level 26- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (306 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $580
Red/Blue:
Bellsprout, level 29- Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Acid (522 EXP.)
Oddish, level 29- Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Acid (484 EXP.)
Tangela, level 29- Constrict, Bind, Absorb (1030 EXP.)
Yellow:
Bellsprout, level 29- Poisonpowder, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Acid (522 EXP.)
Oddish, level 29- Poisonpowder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Acid (484 EXP.)
Tangela, level 29- Constrict, Bind, Absorb, Vine Whip (1030 EXP.)
After the last trainer, just head west past the guard house
and, congratulations, you've reached Fuchsia City at last! Head
straight for the Poke Center and heal up those injuries. The
Poke Mart is located in the northwest section of the city;
you'll need to cut down a tree to get to it.
Fuchsia City Poke Mart:
Ultra Ball -$1200
Great Ball -$600
Super Potion -$700
Revive -$1500
Full Heal -$600
Super Repel -$500
FUCHSIA CITY Wild Pokemon
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Seaking- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Gyarados- Rare (Y)
Also, on the beaches in the Yellow version, you may notice
a house to your left that contains the only other Pikachu in the
game. This is the Surfing Pikachu game, and it's only available
to play after getting a Surfing Pikachu in Pokemon Stadium. See
the Pokemon Stadium Strategy Guide for details. Gyarados is
available for catching in the Yellow version here.
You should be fully prepared after your long hike from
Celadon for the Fuchsia City Gym. Make that your first
destination.
FUCHSIA CITY GYM
Style: Poison
Entering the fifth gym in your adventure, you should notice
that there are semi-invisible walls in the room. You can't walk
through them, and the only way to get to the Gym Leader, Koga,
is to walk around the outside perimeter of the room, starting at
the bottom-right hand corner of the room.
The trainers here are more difficult than any other ones
you've faced so far in the game. Some of them use Psychic
Pokemon which can destroy your Fighting-types, and the others
use Poison and Ground-types. If you've trained up a Kadabra or
Drowzee to this point, you're in great condition, and Ground
attacks are great against Poison as well. Versus Psychic, you
just have to take advantage of their bad Defense and pound them
with physical attacks. To start off, battle the trainer directly
northwest of the left statue.
JUGGLER $1190
Drowzee, level 34- Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas, Psychic (742 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 34- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1056 EXP.)
Jugglers like to withdraw their Pokemon for a different one
sometimes, but most of the time that just helps you. Next,
battle the Juggler on the other side of the room.
JUGGLER $1330
Hypno, level 38- Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas, Psychic (1342 EXP.)
Go north of this Juggler to face yet another one.
JUGGLER $1085
Drowzee, level 31- Disable, Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas (676 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 31- Disable, Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas (676 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 31- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (963 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 31- Disable, Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas (676 EXP.)
Go now to the northeast corner where there is another
trainer obviously in your way. Don't be afraid of his evolved
Pokemon!
TAMER $1320
Arbok, level 33- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (1039 EXP.)
Sandslash, level 33- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting (1152 EXP.)
Arbok, level 33- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (1039 EXP.)
Now from the northeast corner, go all the way to the left.
Dip down a couple spaces, then take on the trainer to the right.
TAMER $1360
Sandslash, level 34- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting (1186 EXP.)
Arbok, level 34- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (1071 EXP.)
Go one left of this trainer, then down a couple more to
fight the last trainer before Koga.
JUGGLER $1190
Drowzee, level 34- Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas, Psychic (742 EXP.)
Hypno, level 34- Disable, Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas (1201 EXP.)
You should now have access to the center of the gym, where
Koga is. Save your game, make sure you're prepared with a
couple Full Heals, and challenge him!
GYM LEADER Koga (uses X Attack) TM06:Toxic, Soul Badge
Red/Blue: $4257
Koffing, level 37- Tackle, Smog, Sludge, Smokescreen (903 EXP.)
Muk, level 39- Disable, Poison Gas, Minimize, Sludge (1311 EXP.)
Koffing, level 37- Tackle, Smog, Sludge, Smokescreen (903 EXP.)
Weezing, level 43- Smog, Sludge, Toxic, Selfdestruct (1593 EXP.)
Yellow: $4950
Venonat, level 44- Tackle, Toxic, Sleep Powder, Psychic (706 EXP.)
Venonat, level 46- Supersonic, Toxic, Psybeam, Psychic (738 EXP.)
Venonat, level 48- Double-Edge, Toxic, Sleep Powder, Psychic (771 EXP.)
Venomoth, level 50- Double Team, Toxic, Leech Life, Psychic (1477 EXP.)
In Red/Blue, Koga follows a very simple strategy: Quickly
poison the opponent, then wittle down its health with other
attacks. With his Koffings, Koga can use Smokecreen in addition
to lower your accuracy, and with Muk he can raise its own
evasion with Minimize. Koga also likes to use a lot of X Attacks to
power up his Pokemon's Poison attacks before attacking. Due to
all this setup that his Pokemon need to be effective though, you
can win pretty decisively if you're quick. Dig is a useful
Ground-type move you should have available that's super-
effective against all his Pokemon, and any good Psychic-type can rip
through Koga's team. All you have to worry about are his first
three Pokemon; Koga likes to selfdestruct his Weezing, which
basically gives you a free win as long as you have at least one
other active Pokemon.
In Yellow, Koga has taken a liking to the Venonat family.
All of his Pokemon know Toxic, the deadly move that poisons your
Pokemon for more damage every passing turn. It's easy to not
let it be a factor, though; it takes too long for the poison to
become really damaging, and you can just switch out your
poisoned Pokemon. Besides that, this shouldn't be too hard; despite the
high levels, Koga's Pokemon don't have the greatest stats. They
are all of the Bug/Poison type, which means you can have a
severe advantage over him with any Flying-type, Fire-type, Rock-type,
Ground-type, or Psychic-type! You should have at least one or
two of those types in your party to deal with Koga's team.
After the victory, you are rewarded with the Soul Badge and
nearly $5000 to boot! You also get TM06:Toxic. If you're
training up a stalling Pokemon, it's a good idea to hang on to
it. Otherwise, it's not too useful for your adventure. Next
stop: Safari Zone!
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7. Marsh Badge
Since we're still in the area, it's a good idea to start
exploring the Safari Zone now. Head north from the gym and cut
down a couple trees blocking your way to get to the entry house.
Pay the man the cheap fee of $500 and enter the park. Make sure
to have an empty box in your PC!
SAFARI ZONE Wild Pokemon:
ENTRANCE
Land:
Nidoran(f)- Very Common (B,Y)
Nidorina- Common (R,B)
Nidoran(m)- Very Common (R,Y)
Nidorino- Common (R,B,Y)
Paras- Very Common (Y)
Parasect- Common (R,B,Y)
Venonat- Common (R,B)
Exeggcute- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Rhyhorn- Common (R,B,Y)
Tangela- Rare (Y)
Chansey- Rare (R,B,Y)
Scyther- Rare (R)
Pinsir- Rare (B)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Dratini- Common (R,B,Y)
Dragonair- Rare (R,B,Y)
ZONE 1
Land:
Nidoran(f)- Very Common (B,Y)
Nidorina- Common (R,B,Y)
Nidoran(m)- Very Common (R,Y)
Nidorino- Common (R,B)
Paras- Very Common (R,B)
Parasect- Common (R,B)
Doduo- Common (R,B)
Cubone- Common (Y)
Marowak- Rare (Y)
Exeggcute- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Rhyhorn- Common (R,B)
Kangaskhan- Rare (R,B)
Scyther- Rare (R,Y)
Pinsir- Rare (B)
Tauros- Rare (Y)
Chansey- Rare (Y)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Dratini- Common (R,B,Y)
Dragonair- Rare (R,B,Y)
ZONE 2
Nidoran(f)- Very Common (B,Y)
Nidorina- Common (R,B,Y)
Nidoran(m)- Very Common (R,Y)
Nidorino- Common (R,B)
Paras- Very Common (R,B)
Venomoth- Rare (R,B)
Cubone- Common (Y)
Exeggcute- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Rhyhorn- Common (R,B,Y)
Kangaskhan- Rare (Y)
Scyther- Rare (Y)
Pinsir- Rare (Y)
Chansey- Rare (R,B)
Tauros- Rare (R,B)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Dratini- Common (R,B,Y)
Dragonair- Rare (R,B,Y)
ZONE 3
Nidoran(f)- Very Common (B,Y)
Nidorina- Common (R,B)
Nidoran(m)- Very Common (R,Y)
Nidorino- Common (R,B,Y)
Venonat- Common (R,B)
Venomoth- Rare (R,B)
Doduo- Common (R,B)
Cubone- Common (Y)
Marowak- Rare (Y)
Exeggcute- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Tangela- Common (Y)
Kangaskhan- Rare (R,B)
Pinsir- Rare (Y)
Tauros- Rare (R,B,Y)
Water:
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Dratini- Common (R,B,Y)
Dragonair- Rare (R,B,Y)
There are a couple important objectives we must complete in
the Safari Zone, but first, let's explore the park inside and
out. There are many, many exclusive Pokemon here that can't be
found anywhere else. However, there is a limit to how much you
can explore in one trip! Once you've taken 500 steps, the PA
calls and forces you to come back. You can make the trip last a
lot longer, though, if you stand in place in a grass space and
turn around but don't make any steps. You'll still encounter
wild Pokemon in this way. The best way to capture Pokemon in
the Safari Zone is to just toss the Safari Balls; throwing bait or
rocks really doesn't help much, and just wastes time. Don't go
into the houses unless you want to explore; they still take away
your step count, and there aren't any Pokemon there!
Let's start in the entrance area. You can find plenty of
Exeggcute, some Rhyhorns and some Parasects. There are the more
rare types scattered about here but they are very hard to find.
Most importantly, take some time with your Super Rod (found on
Route 12) in the watery area here to fish up some interesting
Pokemon. You may end up finding Dratini, the lone Dragon-type
Pokemon in the game! It would be very ambitious to try to raise
a Dratini at this point, but do what you wish. There are no
items in this area except the NUGGET in the middle of the lake,
so when you are ready, head northeast to Zone 1, or the Center
Area.
Head up the steps to the right and pick up the CARBOS to
the north. In the main square area, there is TM37:Egg Bomb on a
little bridge in the water, and a MAX POTION in the northwest
corner of the main square. Don't forget to grab the FULL
RESTORE right next to the rest house in the northeast of the zone!
As for Pokemon, you should start looking for your rare version-
exclusive Bug Pokemon here: In Red, it's Scyther, and in Blue,
it's Pinsir (in Yellow you can get both, and you can also buy
them in all versions in the Celadon Game Corner). You can catch
a Kangaskhan here also in Red/Blue. In Yellow, this is your
chance to get a Cubone! Search hard for one; and possibly you'll
find a Marowak if you're really lucky! You can also find Chansey
and Tauros in Yellow in this area, so you may want to spend a while
in here. Afterwards, head northwest from the rest house and
take the route west to Zone 2.
Go west from the entrance of the zone and take the
zigzagging route where you can see a couple ponds of water. In
the grass, look for Venomoth, Chansey, and Tauros in Red/Blue,
and Kangaskhan, Cubone, Scyther, and Pinsire in Yellow. You
should be on the right side of the ponds. Go up and around the
north row of trees; there's TM40:Skull Bash and a PROTEIN along
the way. Follow the path to the northwest corner of the area,
then work your way down, now on the left side of the ponds.
You are now in Zone 3! Right below you are the very
important GOLD TEETH, and you'll find out why you need them
soon. Head west, grab TM32:Double Team if you want, and enter the
secret house! The man inside will give you HM03:Surf! Teach it
to one of your Pokemon right away; now that you have the Soul
Badge, you can surf on water! Test it out (if you have a Water
Pokemon in your party) by swimming south over the lake and
exploring the Zone 3 grasses. Yellow owners can search for
Tangela, Marowak, Pinsir, and Tauros here, and Red/Blue owners
can search for Venomoth, Kangaskhan, and Tauros. Additionally,
there is a MAX POTION and a MAX REVIVE placed around the rock
face. You now have the items you came here to get, so exit when
you're ready to get back to Fuchsia.
Go down to the southeast part of Fuchsia, where there are a
couple square houses. The left one is the important one. Give
the Golden Teeth to the Warden inside, and he'll give you
HM04:Strength, which lets you move boulders when taught to a
Pokemon! Test it out in this house by moving aside that boulder
to get a RARE CANDY.
Now that you have Surf, we can go on a special
sidequest to get a legendary Pokemon. Our objective is to get to the
Power Plant, which is near the entrance to Rock Tunnel. To start off,
however, make sure you're well-supplied. You need to purchase
20-30
Great Balls (almost as good as Ultra Balls, and a lot cheaper), and have
at least one Pokemon that knows a status attack like Thunder Wave or Hypnosis.
Fly to Cerulean City, then head east to Route 9 all the way to the patch
of grass north of the Poke Center. Now go north of the patch to the river
that runs around. Follow the river, using Surf, going all the way
south and then getting back onto land. There's a trainer to the
west.
POKeMANIAC $1500
Rhyhorn, level 30- Horn Attack, Stomp (867 EXP.)
Lickitung, level 30- Supersonic, Stomp, Disable, Defense Curl (816 EXP.)
The building right ahead is the Power Plant! Enter at your
own risk.
POWER PLANT Wild Pokemon
Pikachu- Common (R,B)
Raichu- Rare (R,B)
Magnemite- Common (R,B,Y)
Magneton- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Grimer- Very Common (Y)
Muk- Rare (Y)
Voltorb- Common (R,B,Y)
Electrode- Rare (R,B,Y)
Electabuzz- Common (R)
Take a look at the Pokemon here and you may see a couple
you need. Magneton are here a plenty, so take at least one. For
Red owners, this is the only place Electabuzz can be found! There
also wild Pikachu and Raichu in Red/Blue if you didn't catch one
way back in Viridian Forest. The real reason we're here,
though, is found at the end of the Power Plant path.
Heading north from the entrance, take the CARBOS to your
right. Take the u-turn down, and to your right you'll notice
something that looks like an item ball. However, it's actually
a high-level Voltorb! Those are scattered throughout the Power
Plant, and you must be cautious. The path directly east from
that Voltorb leads to a dead end with a Voltorb and Electrode
hiding as Poke Balls, but if you press A next to the wall west
of the Electrode you'll get a MAX ELIXER. Return back to the
middle path leading south, and go all the way south. In the room
east there is a Voltorb to the right and TM33:Reflect to the left.
Now take the path right you haven't been in yet. Both the item
balls here are Voltorbs. When you see a crack in the wall going
south, grab the west item ball to get TM25:Thunder! The ball to
the east is another Voltorb. Head east until you hit the east
wall, then follow it up. Where the path opens to a little room
to the north, you can find both a useful HP UP and a RARE CANDY.
Back on the main corridor, follow it up and down around the
wall, and the item ball to the south contains an Electrode. Go up
the obvious path and press A next to the right crack in the wall for
a PP UP. Now dip to the left and down and you've reached
Zapdos! Save your game right now and get prepared to capture it.
Zapdos is the first of three legendary birds in
Red/Blue/Yellow, and each one of them can only be encountered
once; so if you fail to capture it now, you won't have another
chance again! As for how to snag it, the legendary birds are
very fast and quick, so unless you immobilize them with
paralysis, freeze, or sleep, they will be very difficult to
catch. Also, you have to use Great Balls or Ultra Balls here;
there is no way to catch them with ordinary Poke Balls. So to
begin the battle, inflict your status condition to stop them
from damaging your Pokemon so easily, and wittle down its HP
gradually. Once you've gotten it down to the red, or critical
zone, and it's still under the effects of the status, then you
can begin throwing Great/Ultra Balls at it. It can still take
some time and patience, and if you run out of balls you should
restart the game and try again. Once you've caught it, can
become a very valuable remember of your team at level 50,
especially if you don't already have an Electric-type.
Now it's time to get back to the main quest. Your
objective now is to gain access to Saffron City; if you've noticed the
guards blocking the entrances on all four sides of the city, it
would appear you can't get in. This is easily fixed; Fly over
to the Celadon City Department Store, and buy one of the
refreshments on the rooftop square. While you're there, Surf
across the pond in the middle of the city and talk to the man to
get TM41:Softboiled. Give the refreshment to one of the guards,
and he'll happily accept the drink and let you in. He'll also
share it with the other guards so you don't have to do it again.
Saffron is a giant city with many things to do within, but
you'll notice that it's being temporarily held up by Team
Rocket. Many of the houses are blocked up, and your exploration is
limited for the time being. Before you go to stop Team Rocket,
however, there are a couple of things you can do. First, go to
Mr. Psychic's house at the southeast corner of the city to get
TM29:Psychic! This is a very useful and powerful attack you
should teach to a special-type Pokemon. Next, if you go up a
couple row of houses, you can enter the Poke Mart from the right
side of the very large building.
Saffron City Poke Mart:
Great Ball -$600
Hyper Potion -$1500
Max Repel -$700
Escape Rope -$550
Full Heal -$600
Revive -$1500
Finally, if you go to the northeast part of the city, you
should notice that there are two gyms! One is blocked, one
isn't. Enter the one that isn't.
This is the karate dojo, and isn't an actual gym per se.
You don't get a badge for defeating the master, but you do win
an important prize. Challenge the four students first; you
shouldn't have too much trouble with the Fighting-types they
use. Psychic and Flying-types work best against them, just in case
you need to know.
BLACKBELT $775
Red/Blue:
Machop, level 31- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (583 EXP.)
Mankey, level 31- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (490 EXP.)
Primeape, level 31- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (988 EXP.)
Yellow:
Machop, level 31- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (583 EXP.)
Mankey, level 31- Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (490 EXP.)
Primeape, level 31- Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy, Rage (988 EXP.)
BLACKBELT $800
Machop, level 32- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (603 EXP.)
Machoke, level 32- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (1000 EXP.)
BLACKBELT $900
Red/Blue:
Primeape, level 36- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (1149 EXP.)
Yellow:
Primeape, level 36- Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy, Rage (1149 EXP.)
BLACKBELT $775
Red/Blue:
Mankey, level 31- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (490 EXP.)
Mankey, level 31- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (490 EXP.)
Primeape, level 31- Leer, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (988 EXP.)
Yellow:
Mankey, level 31- Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (490 EXP.)
Mankey, level 31- Low Kick, Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy (490 EXP.)
Primeape, level 31- Karate Chop, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy, Rage (988 EXP.)
After they're taken care of, talk to the master BlackBelt
to challenge him.
BLACKBELT $925
Hitmonlee, level 37- Double Kick, Meditate, Rolling Kick (1101 EXP.)
Hitmonchan, level 37- Comet Punch, Agility, Fire Punch (1110 EXP.)
After defeating him, take you pick prize Pokemon: The
Hitmonlee on the left, or the Hitmonchan on the right. You can
only get one, and the only way you can get the other one is by
trading with a friend. If you want to use one on your team,
choose Hitmonlee. Hitmonchan is a terrible fighter, so it won't
do you any good. Now you're free to take on Team Rocket! Head
to the giant Silph Co. building near the middle of the city and
enter. If there's a Rocket blocking your way then you haven't
beaten the Rockets at the Lavender Town Pokemon Tower yet. Get
to it!
Silph Co. is swarming with Rockets. Before you do anything
else, head to the 5th floor. Go southwest and down the small
corridor. You should see a Rocket next to a square thing. These
squares are teleporters that transport you to another floor of
the building. It's best to avoid them as much as possible to
avoid getting lost. You absolutely have to fight this Rocket, so
just do it now.
ROCKET $990
Arbok, level 33- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (1039 EXP.)
Step into the teleporter, then step into it again after you
land. You can now go into the tiny corridor leading to the
right; this leads to the CARD KEY! Now you have free access to
all the rooms in the building. You could simply go straight to
the 3rd floor now and unlock the door which leads to the boss,
but we're going to explore the building starting from the 2nd
floor and going up. In the second floor, there's a Rocket below
the stairs. Fight and defeat him.
ROCKET $750
Golbat, level 25- Leech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (915 EXP.)
Zubat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (288 EXP.)
Zubat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (288 EXP.)
Raticate, level 25- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (621 EXP.)
Zubat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (288 EXP.)
Southwest of this Rocket is another one in between the
tables.
ROCKET $870
Red/Blue:
Cubone, level 29- Growl, Bone Club, Leer (540 EXP.)
Zubat, level 29- Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack (334 EXP.)
Yellow:
Cubone, level 29- Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt, Leer (540 EXP.)
Zubat, level 29- Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack (334 EXP.)
There's a scientist in the room east of this Rocket.
SCIENTIST $1400
Magnemite, level 28- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (534 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 28- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct (618 EXP.)
Magneton, level 28- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (966 EXP.)
There are two rooms in the west you can open up with the
Card Key; the bottom one leads to a Scientist...
SCIENTIST $1300
Grimer, level 26- Pound, Disable (501 EXP.)
Weezing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (963 EXP.)
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
Weezing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (963 EXP.)
...and the top one leads to a girl who gives you
TM36:Selfdestruct. Take the steps up to the 3rd floor, and
fight the Rocket down the middle corridor.
ROCKET $840
Raticate, level 28- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (696 EXP.)
Hypno, level 28- Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion, Headbutt (990 EXP.)
Raticate, level 28- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (696 EXP.)
Unlock the two doors on your left and fight the Scientist.
SCIENTIST $1450
Electrode, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (931 EXP.)
Weezing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (1074 EXP.)
Grab the HYPER POTION in the northeast corner of this room.
Now you could take the teleporter here which leads to the path
to the boss, but we're on a mission to clear this building of all
the Rockets, so head up to the 4th floor. Go straight south and
fight this Rocket.
ROCKET $840
Red/Blue:
Ekans, level 28- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (372 EXP.)
Zubat, level 28- Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack (324 EXP.)
Cubone, level 28- Growl, Bone Club, Leer (522 EXP.)
Yellow:
Ekans, level 28- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (372 EXP.)
Zubat, level 28- Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack (324 EXP.)
Cubone, level 28- Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt, Leer (522 EXP.)
Go down the tiny passage in the middle of the room and left
to another Rocket.
ROCKET $870
Machop, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (546 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 29- Disable, Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas (633 EXP.)
Open up the door directly north of this Rocket to face
another Scientist.
SCIENTIST $1650
Electrode, level 33- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (1060 EXP.)
Open up the remaining in this door to find a few items: an
ESCAPE ROPE on the right, a MAX REVIVE in the middle, and a FULL
HEAL on the left. Head up the stairs to get back to the 5th
floor, and fight the Rocket on the right blocking the tight
corridor.
ROCKET $990
Hypno, level 33- Disable, Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas (1165 EXP.)
Go into the large room with the big table and fight the
trainer here.
JUGGLER $1015
Kadabra, level 29- Teleport, Confusion, Disable, Psybeam (900 EXP.)
Mr. Mime, level 29- Confusion, Barrier, Light Screen (844 EXP.)
Feel free to read the Pokemon Reports on the table if you'd
like. Open the door to the left to free one of the Silph
employees, then to the left side of the floor to fight the
Scientist here.
SCIENTIST $1300
Magneton, level 26- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (897 EXP.)
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
Weezing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (963 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 26- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (495 EXP.)
Unlock the door to the left for a PROTEIN. Now that this
floor is cleared, continue up to the 6th. Fight the Rocket
guarding the north entrance to the main room.
ROCKET $870
Machop, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (546 EXP.)
Machoke, level 29- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (906 EXP.)
Talk to the people if you want, then fight the Rocket
guarding the south entrance.
ROCKET $840
Zubat, level 28- Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack (324 EXP.)
Zubat, level 28- Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack (324 EXP.)
Golbat, level 28- Leech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (1026 EXP.)
Go to the left of this Rocket, and open up the door for
another item room. Grab the HP UP and the X ACCURACY. Fight
the Scientist to the north.
SCIENTIST $1250
Voltorb, level 25- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct (550 EXP.)
Koffing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (610 EXP.)
Magneton, level 25- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (862 EXP.)
Magnemite, level 25- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (475 EXP.)
Koffing, level 25- Tackle, Smog (610 EXP.)
Now head up to the 7th floor. Challenge the Rocket in
plain view to a duel.
ROCKET $870
Red/Blue:
Cubone, level 29- Growl, Bone Club, Leer (540 EXP.)
Cubone, level 29- Growl, Bone Club, Leer (540 EXP.)
Yellow:
Cubone, level 29- Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt, Leer (540 EXP.)
Cubone, level 29- Bone Club, Tail Whip, Headbutt, Leer (540 EXP.)
Unlock that door to find TM03:Swords Dance in the southeast
corner of this room, and unlock the next door to fight this
Rocket.
ROCKET $870
Sandshrew, level 29- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting (577 EXP.)
Sandslash, level 29- Scratch, Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting (1012 EXP.)
Now if you go down the tiny corridor in the middle of the
room and go around, you'll find a CALCIUM and a Scientist.
SCIENTIST $1450
Electrode, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (931 EXP.)
Muk, level 29- Pound, Disable (975 EXP.)
Go back around and fight the Rocket in the room to the left
of the elevator.
ROCKET $780
Raticate, level 26- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (645 EXP.)
Arbok, level 26- Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting, Bite (819 EXP.)
Koffing, level 26- Tackle, Smog (634 EXP.)
Golbat, level 26- Leech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (952 EXP.)
Open up the door to the south and talk to the Silph
employees if you want, then head up to the 8th floor. We're
getting there! Attack the Rocket east of the stairs here.
ROCKET $780
Raticate, level 26- Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang (645 EXP.)
Zubat, level 26- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (300 EXP.)
Golbat, level 26- Leech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (952 EXP.)
Rattata, level 26- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (316 EXP.)
Head down the middle corridor to the next Rocket.
ROCKET $840
Weezing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (1038 EXP.)
Golbat, level 28- Leech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (1026 EXP.)
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
Go up the room to the left of this Rocket to another
Scientist.
SCIENTIST $1450
Grimer, level 29- Pound, Disable (558 EXP.)
Electrode, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (931 EXP.)
Unlocking the door to the left just leads to another Silph
employee. Head up to the 9th floor now, and unlock the two
doors to the south to face a Scientist.
SCIENTIST $1400
Voltorb, level 28- Tackle, Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct (618 EXP.)
Koffing, level 28- Tackle, Smog (684 EXP.)
Magneton, level 28- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock (966 EXP.)
After stealing his cash, go around to the other side of the
room and fight the Rocket at the bottom of the middle corridor.
ROCKET $840
Golbat, level 28- Leech Life, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (1026 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 28- Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion, Headbutt (612 EXP.)
Hypno, level 28- Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion, Headbutt (990 EXP.)
Unlock the door to the left to find a nurse who will let
you rest and completely heal, which I'm sure you'll need by now if
you haven't visited a Poke Center yet! Go north from the beds,
unlock the door and fight the next Rocket.
ROCKET $840
Drowzee, level 28- Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion, Headbutt (612 EXP.)
Grimer, level 28- Pound, Disable (540 EXP.)
Machop, level 28- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (528 EXP.)
Go back to the stairs and up to the 10th floor. Fight the
Scientist right in your face.
SCIENTIST $1450
Magnemite, level 29- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic (552 EXP.)
Koffing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (708 EXP.)
Unlocking the door to the south leads to a female employee.
Go the southwest part of the floor and fight the Rocket there.
ROCKET $990
Machoke, level 33- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer (1032 EXP.)
Collect the items: CARBOS, RARE CANDY, and TM26:Earthquake!
Teach it to any compatible physical Pokemon you have; it's a
great Ground-type attack. Go up to the 11th and final floor!
You can see the Silph Co. President, but there's no way to get
to him from here. Fight the Rocket to the southeast.
ROCKET $750
Rattata, level 25- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (304 EXP.)
Rattata, level 25- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (304 EXP.)
Zubat, level 25- Screech, Supersonic, Bite, Confuse Ray (288 EXP.)
Rattata, level 25- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy (304 EXP.)
Ekans, level 25- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (331 EXP.)
You're finally ready to rescue the President! Make sure
your Pokemon are in good condition, go down to the 3rd floor,
then head left a little bit from where the Rocket in the center
corridor is. Take the teleporter near the table. Wait, who's
that? It's Gary!
RIVAL Gary $2600
Red/Blue:
Pidgeot, level 37- Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack (1363 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 38- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (764 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 35- Hypnosis, Reflect, Leech Seed, Stun Spore (630 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 35- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1395 EXP.)
Blastoise, level 40- Bubble, Water Gun, Bite, Withdraw (1830 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeot, level 37- Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack (1363 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 38- Tackle, Bite, Dragon Rage, Leer (1741 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 35- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (682 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 35- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1395 EXP.)
Venusaur, level 40- Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Poisonpowder, Razor Leaf (1782 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeot, level 37- Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack (1363 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 38- Reflect, Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Poisonpowder (684 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 35- Tackle, Bite, Dragon Rage, Leer (1675 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 35- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1395 EXP.)
Charizard, level 40- Ember, Leer, Rage, Slash (1806 EXP.)
Yellow:
Sandslash, level 38- Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting, Swift (1326 EXP.)
Magneton, level 35- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic (1142 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 37- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1373 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 35- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1087 EXP.)
Vaporeon, level 40- Water Gun, Quick Attack, Bite, Aurora Beam (1735 EXP.)
OR
Sandslash, level 38- Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting, Swift (1326 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 35- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1335 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 37- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1609 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 35- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1087 EXP.)
Jolteon, level 40- Thundershock, Quick Attack, Double Kick, Pin Missile (1687
EXP.)
OR
Sandslash, level 38- Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting, Swift (1326 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 35- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1571 EXP.)
Magneton, level 37- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic (1198 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 35- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1087 EXP.)
Flareon, level 40- Ember, Quick Attack, Bite, Fire Spin (1711 EXP.)
Gary has sufficiently upgraded his team from the last time
you saw him. Not only does he have most of his Pokemon fully
evolved, but at high and dangerous levels, especially if your
Pokemon are tired right now. In Red/Blue, Gary leads off with
his traditional bird- Pidgeot. Take it down with Electric, Ice,
or any strong attack and hope that it doesn't use Sand-Attack.
For the three different possible Pokemon he could have,
Growlithe, Exeggcute, or Gyarados, Gyarados is the only real
threat. Alakazam can easily be taken down with a powerful
physical attack like Body Slam or Earthquake, and you should
have by now at least one Pokemon that's super-effective against
Gary's starter: Use Fire, Ice, Ground, Flying, or Psychic attacks on
Venusaur; Water, Electric, or Rock attacks on Charizard, and
Grass or Electric attacks on Blastoise. In Yellow, Gary leads
off with Sandslash, a similar Pokemon to Pidgeot in that it will
try to lower your Pokemon's accuracy. Gary's three different
Pokemon teams all have the same three types- Water, Electric,
and Fire. Use Water, Rock or Ground attacks against the Fire-type;
Grass or Electric against the Water-type and Ground attacks
against the Electric-type. Use strengths against weaknesses for
this battle, as you should be used to by now, and you'll come
out on top.
After defeating Gary, talk to the other man in the room and
he gives you a Lapras! It's at level 15, so it would take some
time to level it up for battling usage, but if you're willing to
try, it can make for a great addition to your team. Step into
the next teleporter. This part is a little different between
Red/Blue and Yellow; in Red/Blue there is a lone Rocket guarding
the boss room:
ROCKET $960
Cubone, level 32- Growl, Bone Club, Leer, Focus Energy (595 EXP.)
Drowzee, level 32- Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas, Psychic (699 EXP.)
Marowak, level 32- Growl, Bone Club, Leer, Focus Energy (849 EXP.)
And Yellow has the final fight with Jessie and James.
ROCKET $930
Weezing, level 31- Tackle, Smog (1149 EXP.)
Arbok, level 31- Leer, Poison Sting, Bite, Glare (976 EXP.)
Meowth, level 31- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (457 EXP.)
It looks like they'll always be pathetic. Head south and
unlock the final door to the President's room. It's Giovanni
again, the leader of Team Rocket, behind it all! Let's teach
him another lesson, shall we?
GIOVANNI $4059 (uses Guard Spec.)
Red/Blue:
Nidorino, level 37- Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy, Fury Attack (934
EXP.)
Kangaskhan, level 35- Comet Punch, Rage, Bite, Tail Whip (1312 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 37- Horn Attack, Stomp, Tail Whip (1069 EXP.)
Nidoqueen, level 41- Tackle, Scratch, Poison Sting, Body Slam (1704 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidorino, level 37- Double Kick, Poison Sting, Focus Energy, Fury Attack (934
EXP.)
Persian, level 35- Growl, Bite, Pay Day, Screech (1110 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 37- Horn Attack, Stomp, Tail Whip (1069 EXP.)
Nidoqueen, level 41- Tackle, Scratch, Double Kick, Body Slam (1704 EXP.)
Giovanni is not as difficult as Gary to defeat; mostly
because his team is not as well-balanced and his Pokemon don't
know very strong moves. There's no real status effects to worry
about, and you can count on Giovanni wasting at least one turn
putting Guard Spec. on one of his Pokemon. His Nidoqueen may
look intimidating, but it's a Poison-Ground type, meaning it has
weaknesses to Psychic, Ground, Water and Ice attacks.
With Giovanni defeated, Team Rocket disappears, and Silph
Co. is completely safe once again! Head north to talk to the
President, and he gives you the MASTER BALL in return for saving
his company. This is probably the most useful item in the
entire game, because it allows you to capture any Pokemon without
fail. And you can only use it once. Hang on to it, or store it in
your PC so you don't accidentally dispose of it! Use Dig to return
to Saffron and heal up at the Poke Center. Team Rocket no longer
lurks around the city, so feel free to do a little bit more
exploring before taking on the Saffron City Gym. In the very
northwest part of the city is a house where a girl who lives on
the second floor will give you TM31:Mimic if you give her a Poke
Doll (found at Celadon City Department Store).
SAFFRON CITY GYM
Style: Psychic
This is an interesting gym made up of nine different rooms,
which, with the exceptions of the entrance room and the Gym
Leader Sabrina's room, have four teleporters each. This means
you must find your way through the maze of teleporters to reach
Sabrina in the middle of the gym. As far as the trainers go,
they're about the same levels as the Fuchsia City Gym, so you
should have more of an advantage this time. They will use
mostly Psychic-type Pokemon, which have no weaknesses (other than Bug,
which is an almost-completely useless type), so you have to play
by stats to win. Most Psychic types have low Defense. Whatever
you do, don't try battling with Fighting or Poison-types in
here; you'll get pummeled! Here is the list of trainers in the gym
according to the rooms they're in:
Southeast corner:
PSYCHIC $330
Slowpoke, level 33- Disable, Headbutt, Growl, Water Gun (699 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 33- Disable, Headbutt, Growl, Water Gun (699 EXP.)
Slowbro, level 33- Disable, Headbutt, Growl, Water Gun (1159 EXP.)
Southwest corner:
CHANNELER $990
Gastly, level 33- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis (670 EXP.)
Gastly, level 33- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis (670 EXP.)
Haunter, level 33- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis (891 EXP.)
Northeast corner:
PSYCHIC $310
Kadabra, level 31- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (963 EXP.)
Slowpoke, level 31- Confusion, Disable, Headbutt, Growl (657 EXP.)
Mr. Mime, level 31- Confusion, Barrier, Light Screen, Doubleslap (903 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 31- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (963 EXP.)
Northwest corner:
PSYCHIC $380
Slowbro, level 38- Headbutt, Growl, Water Gun, Withdraw (1335 EXP.)
Middle north:
CHANNELER $1020
Gastly, level 34- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis (691 EXP.)
Haunter, level 34- Lick, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis (918 EXP.)
Middle west:
CHANNELER $1140
Haunter, level 38- Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis, Dream Eater (1026 EXP.)
Middle east:
PSYCHIC $340
Mr. Mime, level 34- Confusion, Barrier, Light Screen, Doubleslap (990 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 34- Confusion, Disable, Psybeam, Recover (1056 EXP.)
Now to get to Sabrina the fastest way, first take the first
teleporter, then take the northwest teleporter, then the
southwest teleporter, and then the southwest teleporter again.
Save your game and get ready for the fight versus Sabrina, the
Psychic master!
GYM LEADER Sabrina (uses X Defend) TM46:Psywave, Marsh Badge
Red/Blue: $4257
Kadabra, level 38- Disable, Psybeam, Recover, Psychic (1180 EXP.)
Mr. Mime, level 37- Confusion, Barrier, Light Screen, Doubleslap (1077 EXP.)
Venomoth, level 38- Poisonpowder, Leech Life, Stun Spore, Psybeam (1123 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 43- Psywave, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1713 EXP.)
Yellow: $4950
Abra, level 50- Teleport (781 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 50- Psywave, Kinesis, Recover, Psychic (1552 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 50- Psywave, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1992 EXP.)
In Red/Blue, Sabrina sends out Kadabra first, a mild
threat. Though you do have to be cautious (a critical-hit Psychic
hurts), you can take down Kadabra pretty quickly and easily. What
you have to remember with Psychic-type Pokemon is that they
always have high Special stats, which means you should always
avoid attacking them with a special attack since they can resist
it well. Mr. Mime can build its defenses well, but can't do
much in terms of damage unless it confuses your Pokemon. Venomoth
can be a pain unless you take it out right away because it can stun
your Pokemon. Alakazam is what Sabrina's team is based around,
and if it uses Reflect before you have a chance to attack it, it
could be very difficult to take out. Switch out if your lead
Pokemon is injured before fighting it, and use your best
physical attacks to take it down. Psywave is a Normal-type attack that
either does little or a moderate amount of damage, but it's not
nearly as threatening as Alakazam's Psychic attack.
In Yellow, Sabrina has the Abra-Kadabra-Alakazam evolution
cycle, and all at level 50. Since Abra can't attack, you can
take it out any way you want; the Kadabra likes to use Kinesis
to lower your accuracy before fighting her Alakazam. The same
rules apply here: Attack with good physical attacks such as Body Slam
or Earthquake to make short work of her Pokemon and not give
them a chance to kill your Pokemon with Psychic. Kadabra and
Alakazam know Recover, but since it only heals half their full HP, it
should still give you enough time to finish them off. Again,
Psywave is not a threatening attack, so don't worry about it.
Defeat Sabrina to gain more cash, the almost-completely-
useless TM46:Psywave and the sixth badge! Only two more to get
for Pokemon League eligibility. Return to Fuchsia City; it's
time to do some Surfin.'
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8. Volcano Badge
If you go south from the Fuchsia Poke Center, you get to a
beach area. This is the beginning of a long water-journey to
get to the Seafoam Islands, our next destination. First, however,
let's battle the couple of trainers on the shoreline.
SWIMMER $150
Tentacool, level 30- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (675 EXP.)
Shellder, level 30- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (622 EXP.)
SWIMMER $145
Goldeen, level 29- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (688 EXP.)
Horsea, level 29- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (514 EXP.)
Staryu, level 29- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin (658 EXP.)
Now let's take a dip in the water and search for some new
Pokemon. Make sure you've stocked up well on Poke Balls and
Great Balls.
ROUTE 19 Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Tentacruel- Rare (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Staryu- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
There's some new important Water Pokemon here you should
try to catch: Tentacool if you haven't (there's plenty of them),
Tentacruel, the evolved form of Tentacool, Horsea, and Staryu.
Tentacool is the only one that can be found Surfing but you can
encounter the other ones while fishing on the shore of the
Seafoam Islands or Fuchsia City as well.
Basically, Route 19 follows a path that leads south and
then directly west, which is pretty straightforward. There are
trainers all over the route, and as you might have guessed, they
all use Water Pokemon. Here is the list of trainers you may
encounter on this route:
SWIMMER $150
Horsea, level 30- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (532 EXP.)
Horsea, level 30- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (532 EXP.)
SWIMMER $150
Poliwag, level 30- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (495 EXP.)
Poliwhirl, level 30- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (841 EXP.)
SWIMMER $145
Goldeen, level 29- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (688 EXP.)
Shellder, level 29- Tackle, Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp (601 EXP.)
Seaking, level 29- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (1056 EXP.)
SWIMMER $135
Horsea, level 27- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (480 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 27- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (607 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 27- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (607 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 27- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (642 EXP.)
SWIMMER $135
Tentacool, level 27- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (607 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 27- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (607 EXP.)
Staryu, level 27- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin (612 EXP.)
Horsea, level 27- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (480 EXP.)
Tentacruel, level 27- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (1185 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2100
Goldeen, level 30- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (712 EXP.)
Seaking, level 30- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (1092 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2030
Staryu, level 29- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin (658 EXP.)
Staryu, level 29- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin (658 EXP.)
Staryu, level 29- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin (658 EXP.)
BEAUTY $1890
Poliwag, level 27- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (445 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 27- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (642 EXP.)
Seaking, level 27- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (982 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 27- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (642 EXP.)
Poliwag, level 27- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (445 EXP.)
SWIMMER $140
Horsea, level 28- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (498 EXP.)
Horsea, level 28- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (498 EXP.)
Seadra, level 28- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (930 EXP.)
Horsea, level 28- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer (498 EXP.)
SWIMMER $155
Shellder, level 31- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (643 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 31- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1348 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2100
Seadra, level 30- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (996 EXP.)
Horsea, level 30- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (532 EXP.)
Seadra, level 30- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (996 EXP.)
Once you land on the island, there's one more trainer to
the southwest of the cave entrance.
BEAUTY $2450
Seaking, level 35- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (1275 EXP.)
Enter the cave. This is Seafoam Islands; home of many new
Pokemon, including the second of three legendary birds. You
won't find any trainers here, but the cave itself is a maze with
tricky boulder-pushing puzzles you'll need Strength for. It's
very helpful, if you get lost, to bring along a Pokemon that
knows Dig, so you can quickly exit out of the cave back to a
Poke Center, or to have an Escape Rope with you.
SEAFOAM ISLANDS Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Zubat- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Golbat- Common (R,B,Y)
Psyduck- Common (R,B)
Golduck- Rare (R,B)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B,Y)
Slowbro- Rare (R,B,Y)
Seel- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Dewgong- Common (R,B,Y)
Shellder- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Kingler- Common (R,B,Y)
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Tentacruel- Rare (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Kingler- Common (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Common (R,B,Y)
Seadra- Rare (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Seaking- Common (R,B,Y)
Staryu- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
The Seafoam Islands are home of a great variety of Water-
type Pokemon, so take the time here to collect as many as you
can. Golduck, Seel, Dewgong, Kingler, Horsea, and Seadra are
the particularly interesting finds here. To start off from the
entrance, go to the right where you can see a boulder. Simply
use Strength, push the boulder into the nearby hole, and fall in
after it. Do this twice more to the same boulder, and on the
third time you'll fall into a running river. This current is
strong and you won't be able to stop it until you've pushed two
boulders into the river to stop the current. There are two river
currents in the Seafoam Islands; this current blocks the rout
that leads to the exit and the other blocks the rout that leads
to Articuno.
Fish around for some Pokemon in the water where you land,
and there's an ULTRA BALL hidden in the single square of land to
the southeast. Surf up to where you climb back onto land, then
go left and south on the land mass and climb the ladder you see.
On this next floor, if you want you can take the ladder to the
south up and press A next to the strange rock to the right to
get a NUGGET. Return to the other floor and go around the land mass
to a boulder puzzle. Press A next to the first lonely strange
rock to get a MAX ELIXER. There are four boulders and two
holes; your objective is to get two boulders out of the way so you can
push the other two into their respective holes. Push the
boulder to the far east all the way up, then push the one next to it
one south, one west and stop. Go around the hole and push the other
boulder all the way to the left. Now you can easily push both
the boulders into their respective holes. Jump down one of the
holes and you'll find that this current is blocked! Surf up to
the small island and you'll notice a stand-alone bird Pokemon.
This is Articuno, the second of the three legendary birds! Save
your game right now and let's capture it!
Articuno is probably the most valuable of the legendary
birds because it's an Ice/Flying-type, and Ice attacks are very
valuable in the battles to come. It's also extremely difficult
to catch, like Zapdos. Begin the battle by Paralyzing it, or
waiting until its health is low enough so you can put it to
sleep. Articuno itself resists Ice attacks, so you can't Freeze
it. Wittle down its health and be sure not to kill it if it's
in the red, then start throwing Great Balls. This may in fact
be a good time to use your Master Ball if you wish; some people
prefer to wait but Articuno's freezing attacks will greatly aid
you in capturing later strong Pokemon.
After capturing it, all you have to do now is find a way
out. Now you have to go all the way back to the top of Seafoam
by taking the ladders back up to get to that other boulder.
Head back to land to the south and take the first ladder up, take
this next ladder to the south up, go northeast from this ladder and
take the next one up, then go southwest and around to take the
ladder up on the little land mass. From this ladder go east and
you'll spot the last boulder next to its hole. Just like you
did with the first one, push it in the holes and keep jumping in
after it until it's you've landed in the water. Since this
current is now blocked, you can now go on the land mass to your
right. Simply go up the ladders and exit the island!
ROUTE 20 Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Tentacruel- Rare (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Staryu- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
You are now on Route 20, and Cinnabar Island, home of the
seventh gym, is to our left. The water path is obvious, but as
usual, there are trainers about! Here is the list of trainers
you'll encounter on this sea rout:
JR. TRAINER(f) $600
Tentacool, level 30- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (675 EXP.)
Horsea, level 30- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (532 EXP.)
Seel, level 30- Headbutt, Growl (642 EXP.)
SWIMMER $175
Staryu, level 35- Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin, Swift (795 EXP.)
BIRD KEEPER $750
Fearow, level 30- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (1041 EXP.)
Fearow, level 30- Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Mirror Move (1041 EXP.)
Pidgeotto, level 30- Gust, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Whirlwind (726 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2100
Shellder, level 30- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (622 EXP.)
Shellder, level 30- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam
(622 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 30- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1305 EXP.)
JR. TRAINER(f) $620
Goldeen, level 31- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (736 EXP.)
Seaking, level 31- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (1128 EXP.)
BEAUTY $2170
Poliwag, level 31- Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap, Body Slam (511 EXP.)
Seaking, level 31- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (1128 EXP.)
When you reach Cinnabar Island, take a rest at the Poke
Center and explore good selections at the next-door Poke Mart.
Cinnabar Island Poke Mart:
Ultra Ball- $1200
Great Ball- $600
Hyper Potion- $1500
Max Repel- $700
Escape Rope- $550
Full Heal- $600
Revive- $1500
CINNABAR ISLAND Wild Pokemon:
Water:
Slowpoke- Common (R,B,Y)
Shellder- Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Staryu- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Now to the left of the Poke Center is the Pokemon Lab where
ancient and rare Pokemon are studied exclusively. There are
several rooms to your right. In Red/Blue, the woman offers to
trade her Tangela for a Venonat, and the man his Electrode for
your Raichu. In Yellow, the woman will offer to trade her
Dewgong for a Growlithe and the man offers his Rhydon for your
Golduck. Both the Tangela and Rhydon offers are good trades.
In the second room, the scientist in the northeast corner gives you
TM35:Metronome, which is a fun attack to try out on one of your
Pokemon not on your battling team. In the third room, the
scientist at the table offers to trade his Seel for your Ponyta
in Red/Blue and his Muk for your Kangaskhan in Yellow. Ignore
him. The other scientist in the room is the real reason we are
at this lab! Do you remember the Helix and Dome Fossils from
Mt. Moon? Take whichever one you chose and give it to this doctor.
Leave the lab and return back to him, and he'll give you a
prehistoric Pokemon unobtainable anywhere else! If you give him
the Helix Fossil you get Omanyte, and if you give him the Dome
Fossil you get Kabuto.
There is also one more prehistoric Pokemon you can get the
good doctor to make for you, but to get the item you need to
take a trip back to Pewter City. Use a bird to Fly over there, and
head to the north where the Museum is. If you go to the very
northeast of the city, you'll spot a gap in the ledge. Walk up
the gap, use Cut on the tree blocking your way, and head left to
a secret research building. Talk to the scientist next to the
plaque to receive OLD AMBER. Now if you Fly back to the lab in
Cinnabar, the scientist there will transform the Old Amber into
an Aerodactyl!
Now back to business. If you go to the Cinnabar Gym,
the doors are locked, and you don't have a key. The key we are
searching for is in the Pokemon Mansion, which is the large building
to the left of the gym. Enter it.
POKeMON MANSION Wild Pokemon:
Rattata- Very Common (Y)
Raticate- Common (Y)
Vulpix- Very Common (B,Y)
Growlithe- Common (R,Y)
Ponyta- Common (R,B)
Grimer- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Muk- Common (R,B,Y)
Koffing- Common (R,B)
Weezing- Rare (R,B)
Magmar- Common (B)
Ditto- Rare (Y)
The Seafoam Islands were home of all the Water-types; now
you get your full taste of Fire and Poison-types in the Pokemon
Mansion. Be sure to catch Grimer, Muk, Koffing and Weezing in
Red/Blue, and to get all the available new Fire-types. The Blue
version is especially plentiful here, what with Vulpix and
Magmar exclusive to it. There are also little paper notes scattered
around the Mansion containing information on two very important
Pokemon and are interesting to read about.
Let's look around in the first big room. Going northeast
past the first stairs leads to an ESCAPE ROPE. Now go to the
small room to the left. In here is a statue; these statues are
all over Pokemon Mansion and open and close the sliding doors
you'll see. They are not confusing to work with, since each
statue only changes the doors in the floor you're in. It's
simple: If you come across a closed door, just go back to the
statue on the floor you're on and flip the switch. Since
there's nothing of importance on this floor, however, just go up the
stairs to the 2nd floor.
Directly south of these stairs is a Burglar. Talk to him
to get him to fight you.
BURGLAR $3060
Charmander, level 34- Ember, Leer, Rage, Slash (472 EXP.)
Charmeleon, level 34- Ember, Leer, Rage, Slash (1033 EXP.)
Take the stairs right next to the other stairs up to get to
a secret room and another Burglar.
BURGLAR $3420
Ninetales, level 38- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1449 EXP.)
There are two tiny paths in this room. Press A next to the
dead end of the top one to get a MAX REVIVE, and the item in the
south path is a MAX POTION. Return to the other floor. Head to
the very east part of the room and grab the CALCIUM in the
eastern corner. Flipping the switch doesn't give access to any
rooms with extra items (except a paper note), so when you're
ready, head up the stairs that's in the room directly north of
the other two staircases.
Head all the way east from these stairs to get IRON in the
eastern room. Return and flip the statue switch, then go
through the south door this time. Challenge the Scientist here.
SCIENTIST $1650
Magnemite, level 33- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic (628 EXP.)
Magneton, level 33- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic (1138 EXP.)
Voltorb, level 33- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (727 EXP.)
The staircase past the Scientist just leads to an empty
room, so don't go there. There are two ledges next to the
Scientist; you want to go down the left-hand one. There's a
Scientist right near where you land.
SCIENTIST $1450
Electrode, level 29- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (931 EXP.)
Weezing, level 29- Tackle, Smog (1074 EXP.)
Take the CARBOS in between the row of plants and take the
stairs you see down. Head up from the stairs and enter the room
on your left; fight the Burglar in here.
BURGLAR $3060
Growlithe, level 34- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (663 EXP.)
Ponyta, level 34- Ember, Tail Whip, Stomp (1107 EXP.)
Be sure to get the item next to the statue here; it's the
very powerful TM14:Blizzard! Teach it to a compatible Pokemon
if you can, but don't overwrite Ice Beam in favor of it. Flip the
statue switch and head out the left side of the room. Get the
FULL RESTORE on the left wall and go back to the right side of
the room, then up through the now-open door. There's one more
Scientist to the north.
SCIENTIST $1700
Magnemite, level 34- Tackle, Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic (648 EXP.)
Electrode, level 34- Screech, Sonicboom, Selfdestruct, Light Screen (1092 EXP.)
The next switch is in the room to north; flip it and then
grab the RARE CANDY in the room to the left of it. Head left,
get TM22:Solarbeam on the table if you want, and go south to
finally get the SECRET KEY! This will unlock the Cinnabar
Island Gym doors. To exit, either use Dig or Escape Rope for the easy
way out, or head back to the statue in the room with the
Blizzard TM, flip that switch then head back upstairs and north to the
exit. Take a stop by the Poke Center if you need to, then enter
the gym!
CINNABAR ISLAND GYM
Style: Fire
The Cinnabar Island Gym follows a different format from the
others; you will advance one room at a time, and in each room
you are given a quiz question from the control panel. They're
mostly pretty simple, but there are a couple trick questions. If you
answer correctly, the door opens and you don't have to fight the
trainer. If you answer incorrectly, you have to battle. Of
course, it's best to just battle the trainers anyway to gain
experience, but that's up to you.
All the trainers and the Gym Leader, Blaine, use Fire-type
Pokemon. This means if you have a well-established Water-type,
Ground-type, or Rock-type (or any Pokemon that knows a good
attack of that type), that Pokemon can easily sweep the gym.
Besides that, all you need to know is that Fire-types generally
have strong Attack stats, so don't send in any Grass or Ice
types against them. Even if you do get Burned, it doesn't damage you
outside of battle, so don't be too worried if it happens. For
this Gym guide, I will supply each room with the correct quiz
answer and the trainer inside.
Q1: YES
BURGLAR $3240
Growlithe, level 36- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (702 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 36- Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray, Flamethrower (486 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 36- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1372 EXP.)
There's an extra trainer here in the next room. You can
either ignore him or battle him.
SUPER NERD $900
Vulpix, level 36- Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray, Flamethrower (486 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 36- Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray, Flamethrower (486 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 36- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1372 EXP.)
Q2: NO
SUPER NERD $850
Ponyta, level 34- Ember, Tail Whip, Stomp (1107 EXP.)
Charmander, level 34- Ember, Leer, Rage, Slash (472 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 34- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray (459 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 34- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (663 EXP.)
Q3: NO
BURGLAR $3690
Ponyta, level 41- Tail Whip, Stomp, Growl, Fire Spin (1335 EXP.)
Q4: NO
SUPER NERD $1025
Rapidash, level 41- Tail Whip, Stomp, Growl, Fire Spin (1686 EXP.)
Q5: YES
BURGLAR $3330
Vulpix, level 37- Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray, Flamethrower (499 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 37- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (721 EXP.)
Q6: NO
SUPER NERD $925
Growlithe, level 37- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (721 EXP.)
Vulpix, level 37- Quick Attack, Roar, Confuse Ray, Flamethrower (499 EXP.)
After the sixth room, you've reached Blaine!
GYM LEADER Blaine $4653 (uses Super Potion) TM38:Fire Blast, Volcano Badge
Red/Blue: $4653
Growlithe, level 42- Ember, Leer, Take Down, Agility (819 EXP.)
Ponyta, level 40- Tail Whip, Stomp, Growl, Fire Spin (1302 EXP.)
Rapidash, level 42- Tail Whip, Stomp, Growl, Fire Spin (1728 EXP.)
Arcanine, level 47- Roar, Ember, Take Down, Fire Blast (2145 EXP.)
Yellow: $5346
Ninetales, level 48- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Confuse Ray, Flamethrower (1830
EXP.)
Rapidash, level 50- Stomp, Growl, Fire Spin, Take Down (2056 EXP.)
Arcanine, level 54- Take Down, Reflect, Flamethrower, Fire Blast (2464 EXP.)
In Red/Blue, Blaine sends out two pretty weak Fire-types,
Growlithe and Ponyta, which should be easily disposed of with
any Pokemon in your party. Rapidash is a powerful Pokemon, but Fire
Spin is not a very powerful Fire attack- don't be too
aggressive; Blaine doesn't have any real weapons until he sends out
his Arcanine. One Fire Blast from Arcanine can easily wipe out any
non-Water-type you're using, so save your best Pokemon to use
against it. Surf, Earthquake, and Rock Slide are great moves
that should be used to take it out. If you're lucky, Arcanine
may try to Roar you to death, and that does nothing.
In Yellow the going is considerably tougher with Blaine's
three evolved Fire-types, but only if you don't have a Pokemon
super-effective against Fire. Ninetales is a much greater
threat than Rapidash due to its powerful Flamethrower and annoying
Confuse Ray, so if one of your Pokemon gets confused, you may
have to switch out. Again, Arcanine has a very strong Fire
Blast, but it's completely useless against Water-types.
Remember, even if you think you have a winning battle going, be
cautious: Blaine's Pokemon have strong Attack stats, so Take
Down can do considerable damage to any of your Pokemon.
Defeating Blaine gives you the Volcano Badge, and you have
just one more to get before you can enter the Pokemon League!
If you have a Charizard or Arcanine of your own, you can teach it
Fire Blast if you want, but Flamethrower works just as well.
________________________________________________________________
9. Earth Badge
We only have one badge to go, but we've explored just about
all of Kanto! If you remember all the way back in Viridian
City, the gym was locked. However, with your victory over Blaine, the
leader of that gym has returned and it's no longer locked!
Let's stop by Pallet Town though first, shall we? Start Surfing on
the rout north of Cinnabar.
ROUTE 21 Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Pidgey- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Pidgeotto- Common (R,B,Y)
Rattata- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Raticate- Common (R,B,Y)
Tangela- Common (R,B)
Water:
Tentacool- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Tentacruel- Rare (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Staryu- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Like Route 20, Route 21 is very straightforward; it leads
straight up towards your hometown. Near the top, right below
Pallet, is a patch of grass on a little island that's the only
spot in the game where Tangela is catchable in the wild in
Red/Blue. As usual, here are the trainers littering this route
(there are a few Fisherman on a couple fishing piers):
SWIMMER $165
Staryu, level 33- Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin, Swift (748 EXP.)
Wartortle, level 33- Bubble, Water Gun, Bite, Withdraw (1011 EXP.)
SWIMMER $160
Poliwhirl, level 32- Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Doubleslap (897 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 32- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (720 EXP.)
Seadra, level 32- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (1062 EXP.)
SWIMMER $185
Starmie, level 37- Tackle, Water Gun, Harden, Rapid Spin (1641 EXP.)
FISHERMAN $1155
Seaking, level 33- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (1201 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 33- Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Fury Attack (784 EXP.)
FISHERMAN $1085
Shellder, level 31- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (643 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 31- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1348 EXP.)
SWIMMER $165
Seadra, level 33- Bubble, Smokescreen, Leer, Water Gun (1095 EXP.)
Tentacruel, level 33- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (1449 EXP.)
CUE BALL $775
Tentacool, level 31- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (697 EXP.)
Tentacool, level 31- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (697 EXP.)
Tentacruel, level 31- Wrap, Poison Sting, Water Gun, Constrict (1360 EXP.)
FISHERMAN $945
Magikarp, level 27- Splash, Tackle (115 EXP.)
Magikarp, level 27- Splash, Tackle (115 EXP.)
Magikarp, level 27- Splash, Tackle (115 EXP.)
Magikarp, level 27- Splash, Tackle (115 EXP.)
Magikarp, level 27- Splash, Tackle (115 EXP.)
Magikarp, level 27- Splash, Tackle (115 EXP.)
FISHERMAN $980
Seaking, level 28- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (1020 EXP.)
Goldeen, level 28- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (666 EXP.)
Seaking, level 28- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (1020 EXP.)
Seaking, level 28- Peck, Tail Whip, Supersonic, Horn Attack (1020 EXP.)
When you make landfall, walk around and visit your mom,
have Professor Oak evaluate your Pokedex progress if you want (you
should have a sizeable collection by this time), then either Fly
or ride your bike north to Viridian. Enter the now-unlocked
gym.
VIRIDIAN CITY GYM
Style: Ground
The technical style of the gym may be Ground, but in
reality, this gym is very unpredictable; you'll face many
different types going against the trainers here, mostly
including Poison, Ground, and Fighting-types. Your team should
consist of at least four or five different types of Pokemon by now,
and at levels 45-50 at the very least. This gym is a good test of how
you've balanced your party; if you can defeat every trainer
including the leader in one go, you're doing well.
The gym has familiar-looking sliding floors you've seen
from the Team Rocket hideouts. No one around knows who the Gym
Leader is; can you guess? Take one of the sliding floors left at the
start and battle the first trainer here.
TAMER $1560
Arbok, level 39- Poison Sting, Bite, Glare, Screech (1228 EXP.)
Tauros, level 39- Tackle, Stomp, Tail Whip, Leer (1762 EXP.)
Take the sliding floor to the left of him up and challenge
the next trainer.
BLACKBELT $1075
Machoke, level 43- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (1344 EXP.)
Go around the skinny wall to your right to battle the next
trainer.
TAMER $1365
Red/Blue:
Nidorino, level 39- Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Focus Energy, Fury Attack (985
EXP.)
Nidoking, level 39- Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Thrash (1629 EXP.)
Yellow:
Nidorino, level 39- Double Kick, Poison Sting, Focus Energy, Fury Attack (985
EXP.)
Nidoking, level 39- Horn Attack, Double Kick, Poison Sting, Thrash (1629 EXP.)
Now if you head down and go right you'll come to the main
middle section of the gym. There are three trainers in a row
here, facing back and forth.
TAMER $1365
Sandslash, level 39- Sand-Attack, Slash, Poison Sting, Swift (1362 EXP.)
Dugtrio, level 39- Growl, Dig, Sand-Attack, Slash (1278 EXP.)
BLACKBELT $1000
Machop, level 40- Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, Seismic Toss (753 EXP.)
Machoke, level 40- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy
(1251 EXP.)
TAMER $1720
Rhyhorn, level 43- Horn Attack, Stomp, Tail Whip, Fury Attack (1243 EXP.)
The item ball to the right (directly above the down arrow)
is a REVIVE. Challenge the trainer in the little corridor to
the north of it.
COOLTRAINER(m) $1505
Rhyhorn, level 43- Horn Attack, Stomp, Tail Whip, Fury Attack (1243 EXP.)
Head left of him and fight the Blackbelt against the north
wall.
BLACKBELT $950
Machoke, level 38- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (1188 EXP.)
Machop, level 38- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (715 EXP.)
Machoke, level 38- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (1188 EXP.)
Now that the Blackbelt is out of the way, you can head
across the far north corridor. Go back to the entrance and,
hugging the east wall, go up to the northeast corner of the gym.
Simply follow the corridor to the left and you've found the
leader of the Viridian City Gym! Don't be too surprised when
you discover who it is:
GYM LEADER Giovanni (uses Guard Spec.) TM27:Fissure, Earth Badge
Red/Blue: $4950
Rhyhorn, level 45- Stomp, Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill (1300 EXP.)
Dugtrio, level 42- Growl, Dig, Sand-Attack, Slash (1377 EXP.)
Nidoqueen, level 44- Scratch, Poison Sting, Tail Whip, Body Slam (1828 EXP.)
Nidoking, level 45- Tackle, Horn Attack, Poison Sting, Thrash (1879 EXP.)
Rhydon, level 50- Stomp, Tail Whip, Fissure, Horn Drill (2185 EXP.)
Yellow: $5445
Dugtrio, level 50- Dig, Sand-Attack, Fissure, Earthquake (1638 EXP.)
Persian, level 53- Double Team, Screech, Fury Swipes, Slash (1680 EXP.)
Nidoqueen, level 53- Double Kick, Tail Whip, Thunder, Earthquake (2202 EXP.)
Nidoking, level 55- Leer, Double Kick, Thunder, Earthquake (2298 EXP.)
Rhydon, level 55- Fury Attack, Rock Slide, Horn Drill, Earthquake (2403 EXP.)
Yes, Giovanni from Team Rocket has returned to his gym, and
now you are facing him for the third and final time. In
Red/Blue, it won't be too difficult to put to rest Team Rocket's
leader, given that Giovanni tends to like to waste turns with
moves like Tail Whip and Growl, and using Guard Spec. His
Rhyhorn and Rhydon also use Horn Drill, a one-hit KO move, but
it only ever has a chance of working if 1: He attacks first or 2:
You're using a Normal or Fighting-type. Even then it only works
30% of the time! This and the fact that all of Giovanni's
Pokemon are Ground, Rock/Ground or Poison/Ground, makes the
battle a lot easier. Water, Grass, and Ice-types all have a
major advantage.
In Yellow, Giovanni threatens to pound your units into the
earth with Earthquake, so Flying-types (Articuno works best) are
a big necessity unless you can attack their weaknesses before
they hit you. Dugtrio only knows Ground-type moves, so he's
helpless against a Flying-type. Persian can be annoying if you
let it use Double Team enough; use a Rock Pokemon if you have
one, or a Fighting type to quickly knock it out. Nidoqueen and
Nidoking are the trickiest of Giovanni's minions, because not
only do they know Earthquake, but also Thunder to take out your
Flying-types. Fortunately, they are weak to many different
types, including Ground, Psychic, Water, and Ice. Using Flying-
types is still a good option, because Thunder is not the most
accurate attack. Rhydon has super-powerful Attack stats, and
it's not wise to use Flying-types against it (because Rock Slide
will quickly take them out). Thankfully, it has a huge weakness
to Water, Grass, and Ice-types, and can be taken out with one
hit
easily by a strong attack from one of those types. The key to
remember is to try to take out Giovanni's Pokemon as quickly as
possible, or else let his Pokemon pound on you with their strong
attacks. Attack his weaknesses mercilessly and don't let up to
take care of the Team Rocket Boss for good!
Talk to Giovanni after the battle and he'll explain how
Team Rocket is finished, and he is now gone forever- and with that,
he teleports away, never to be seen again. That's not important to
you, however; you've got all eight badges! Next stop: Pokemon
League.
________________________________________________________________
10. Pokemon League
Head left from Viridian City to Route 22, where if you
remember, you battled Gary very early in the game. Surprise,
surprise! He shows his face again! Prepare for yet another
heated battle against your dreaded Rival.
RIVAL Gary $3445
Red/Blue:
Pidgeot, level 47- Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Agility (1731 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 45- Stomp, Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill (1300 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 45- Ember, Leer, Take Down, Agility (871 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 47- Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Poisonpowder, Solarbeam (984 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 50- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1992 EXP.)
Blastoise, level 53- Bite, Withdraw, Skull Bash, Hydro Pump (2409 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeot, level 47- Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Agility (1731 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 45- Stomp, Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill (1300 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 45- Bite, Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump (2062 EXP.)
Growlithe, level 47- Ember, Leer, Take Down, Agility (916 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 50- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1992 EXP.)
Venusaur, level 53- Vine Whip, Poisonpowder, Razor Leaf, Growth (2361 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeot, level 47- Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Agility (1731 EXP.)
Rhyhorn, level 45- Stomp, Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill (1300 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 45- Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Poisonpowder, Solarbeam (945 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 47- Bite, Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump (2109 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 50- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1992 EXP.)
Charizard, level 53- Leer, Rage, Slash, Flamethrower (2385 EXP.)
Yellow:
Sandslash, level 47- Slash, Poison Sting, Swift, Fury Swipes (1641 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 45- Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Poisonpowder, Solarbeam (945 EXP.)
Magneton, level 45- Sonicboom, Thundershock, Supersonic, Thunder Wave (1342
EXP.)
Ninetales, level 47- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1753 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 50- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1552 EXP.)
Vaporeon, level 53- Aurora Beam, Haze, Acid Armor, Hydro Pump (2284 EXP.)
OR
Sandslash, level 47- Slash, Poison Sting, Swift, Fury Swipes (1641 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 45- Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Poisonpowder, Solarbeam (945 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 45- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1716 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 47- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (2044 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 50- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1552 EXP.)
Jolteon, level 53- Pin Missile, Thunder Wave, Agility, Thunder (2236 EXP.)
OR
Sandslash, level 47- Slash, Poison Sting, Swift, Fury Swipes (1641 EXP.)
Exeggcute, level 45- Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Poisonpowder, Solarbeam (945 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 45- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1996 EXP.)
Magneton, level 47- Thundershock, Supersonic, Thunder Wave, Swift (1398 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 50- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (1552 EXP.)
Flareon, level 53- Fire Spin, Smog, Leer, Flamethrower (2260 EXP.)
Gary's amazing versatility is a wonder to behold. Almost
every major type represented in his team, Gary can be tough to
handle if your Pokemon are not well-rounded as well. The only
major difference between versions is his lead-off Pokemon: In
Red/Blue, it's his Pidgeot, and in Yellow it's his Sandslash.
Both are actually easier to handle this time around because
they've forgotten Sand-Attack. After that you'll face a barrage
of different types of Pokemon you need to individually analyze
and exploit the weaknesses of. In Red/Blue, it's Rock/Ground,
Water, Grass, Fire, and Psychic-types, and in Yellow, it's
Grass, Water, Fire, Electric, and Psychic-types. Use Water/Grass/Ice
versus Rock, Electric/Grass versus Water, Fire/Ice versus Grass,
Water/Ground/Rock versus Fire, Ground versus Electric, and
Normal attacks versus Psychic.
Gary is an excellent meter for yourself so you can judge
how prepared you are for the Pokemon League. If you have a party of
4-6 balanced Normal and Special-type Pokemon around level 50 at
least, you're doing well. If not, then keep going anyway,
because the upcoming Victory Road offers a perfect chance to
train up with the strong Wild Pokemon.
After the duel, you can now proceed west to the Pokemon
League front gates! What follows is walking through several
areas, at eight stops giving the police officer your Badge, and
then proceeding onward. After the Rainbow Badge guard, you are
made to cross the water where you can fish for powerful Pokemon,
and near the exit are grasses full of other rare Pokemon and
capturing opportunities. Remember, with the Super Rod, you'll
find more evolved Pokemon.
ROUTE 23 Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Spearow- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Fearow- Common (R,B,Y)
Ekans- Very Common (R)
Arbok- Common (R)
Sandshrew- Very Common (B,Y)
Sandslash- Common (B,Y)
Nidoran(f)- Common (Y)
Nidorina- Very Common (Y)
Nidoran(m)- Common (Y)
Nidorino- Very Common (Y)
Mankey- Very Common (Y)
Primeape- Rare (Y)
Ditto- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Water:
Poliwag- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Poliwhirl- Common (R,B,Y)
Slowpoke- Common (R,B,Y)
Slowbro- Rare (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Kingler- Common (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Common (R,B,Y)
Seadra- Rare (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Common (R,B,Y)
Seaking- Rare (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
The final guard stands right next to Victory Road entrance.
Give him the Earth Badge and he'll let you through. Get
prepared for the toughest stretch of the game; make sure you've stocked
up on healing and restoration items!
VICTORY ROAD Wild Pokemon:
Zubat- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Golbat- Common (R,B,Y)
Venomoth- Common (R,B)
Machop- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Machoke- Common (R,B,Y)
Geodude- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Graveler- Common (R,B,Y)
Onix- Common (R,B,Y)
Marowak- Rare (R,B)
As you can see, Graveler and Machoke are two must-catches
in this area, as well as one more legendary Pokemon we'll discover
later. To begin with, you need to push that boulder you see all
the way to the right onto a switch, which will unblock one of
the passageways. Push the boulder one down, all the way right, two
up, all the way right, two up, one right and one down. Now go
back to the left and walk on the now unblocked land mass to the
right. At the intersection, go to the right and follow the
passageway up; there are a couple cool items here. The one on
the right is TM43:Sky Attack and the one on the left is a RARE
CANDY. You'll have to exit and re-enter the cave to get both
items. Head back to the intersection, go left and battle the
trainer. Be wary: There are strong trainers here!
COOLTRAINER(f) $1540
Persian, level 44- Bite, Pay Day, Screech, Fury Swipes (1395 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 44- Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Roar (1677 EXP.)
Go past this trainer and up the passage to encounter
another one.
COOLTRAINER(m) $1470
Ivysaur, level 42- Vine Whip, Poisonpowder, Razor Leaf, Growth (1269 EXP.)
Wartortle, level 42- Water Gun, Bite, Withdraw, Skull Bash (1287 EXP.)
Charmeleon, level 42- Leer, Rage, Slash, Flamethrower (1278 EXP.)
Charizard, level 42- Ember, Leer, Rage, Slash (1881 EXP.)
Go up the ladder next to him to the 2nd floor. Go south
and push this boulder one down, one left, one down, and left onto
the switch. Head up onto the land mass and fight the trainer here.
BLACKBELT $1075
Machoke, level 43- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (1344 EXP.)
Machop, level 43- Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, Seismic Toss (810 EXP.)
Machoke, level 43- Karate Chop, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy (1344 EXP.)
Continue walking along the land mass to another trainer on
your right.
JUGGLER $1435
Drowzee, level 41- Headbutt, Poison Gas, Psychic, Meditate (895 EXP.)
Hypno, level 41- Confusion, Headbutt, Poison Gas, Psychic (1449 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 41- Disable, Psybeam, Recover, Psychic (1273 EXP.)
Kadabra, level 41- Disable, Psybeam, Recover, Psychic (1273 EXP.)
Exit the land mass south and walk right, then up along the
right wall, left and battle the trainer in the middle of this
small space.
TAMER $1760
Persian, level 44- Bite, Pay Day, Screech, Fury Swipes (1395 EXP.)
Golduck, level 44- Scratch, Tail Whip, Disable, Confusion (1639 EXP.)
Take the FULL HEAL next to him then if you want you can go
up and around the rock face to battle another trainer...
JUGGLER $1680
Mr. Mime, level 48- Light Screen, Doubleslap, Meditate, Substitute (1398 EXP.)
...and take TM17:Submission next to him. Head back around
the rock face and up the ladder in plain sight to the 3rd floor.
Battle the trainer northeast of this ladder.
COOLTRAINER(m) $1505
Exeggutor, level 43- Barrage, Hypnosis, Stomp (1953 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 43- Withdraw, Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam (1870 EXP.)
Arcanine, level 43- Ember, Leer, Take Down, Agility (1962 EXP.)
The item next to him is a useful MAX REVIVE. Ignoring the
boulder, go all the way to the left north of the land mass. Take
the ladder down in this little room to get to a secret area!
Battle the trainer here.
POKeMANIAC $2000
Charmeleon, level 40- Ember, Leer, Rage, Slash (1216 EXP.)
Lapras, level 40- Mist, Body Slam, Confuse Ray, Ice Beam (1876 EXP.)
Lickitung, level 40- Disable, Defense Curl, Slam, Screech (1087 EXP.)
To the right on the north wall is a GUARD SPEC., and more
importantly, south of that is the third and final legendary bird
Moltres! Unlike the other two birds, it's not particularly
helpful in the Pokemon League, but you should still capture it
and add it to your collection. It's just as hard to capture as
Zapdos and Articuno, however, so make sure you brought some
Great Balls! See the above strategies on how to get it. Now return
to the other floor and head all the way back to the right where the
boulder is. Push the boulder two up and left to the wall, then
stop and pick up TM47:Explosion to the south. Push the boulder
one down, four left, three down and one right onto the switch.
Again, return all the way to the right and now you can traverse
the unblocked land mass to the left. Fight the female trainer
in the way.
COOLTRAINER(f) $1505
Parasect, level 43- Stun Spore, Leech Life, Spore, Slash (1179 EXP.)
Dewgong, level 43- Headbutt, Growl, Aurora Beam (1621 EXP.)
Chansey, level 43- Doubleslap, Sing, Growl, Minimize (2349 EXP.)
Follow the winding path southwest, then exit the land mass
south and fight the couple of trainers to the east (if you still
have the energy).
COOLTRAINER(m) $1505
Kingler, level 43- Vicegrip, Guillotine, Stomp, Crabhammer (1897 EXP.)
Tentacruel, level 43- Water Gun, Constrict, Barrier, Screech (1888 EXP.)
Blastoise, level 43- Water Gun, Bite, Withdraw, Skull Bash (1935 EXP.)
COOLTRAINER(f) $1505
Bellsprout, level 43- Stun Spore, Acid, Razor Leaf, Slam (774 EXP.)
Weepinbell, level 43- Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Acid, Razor Leaf (1390 EXP.)
Victreebel, level 43- Vine Whip, Growth, Wrap, Poisonpowder (1759 EXP.)
Head all the way east past them, hugging the south wall,
until you come next to a boulder next to a hole. Just as you
did at Seafoam, push in the boulder and fall in after it, then push
it all the way left right onto the switch. There's TM05:Mega
Kick above the switch, by the way. Now the land mass is
unblocked and the exit is clear! Take the newly accessible
ladder up in this room, take the ladder in the next room down,
and you've finally escaped Victory Road.
Go around the structure and to the north, and you'll find
an area full of little statues. This is Indigo Plateau. Make your
way up through them and into the building.
Indigo Plateau Poke Mart:
Ultra Ball- $1200
Great Ball- $600
Full Restore- $3000
Max Potion- $2500
Full Heal- $600
Revive- $1500
Max Repel- $700
This is it; you've finally reached the greatest challenge
in the Pokemon world: The Elite Four. Your goal to become Champion
of Kanto is to defeat the Elite Four in order, one by one; but
if you lose, you have to start all over again (unless you save
before each battle!). You also cannot heal your Pokemon (except
by items) in between battles. Each of the Elite Four use a main
single type of Pokemon, but they are mostly rather obscure types
you probably haven't seen much of as of yet. First things
first: Check out the Poke Mart on the left side of the building; it
has the best selection of healing items in Kanto. After that, you
should be well-enough prepared by now. If you examined your
Pokemon thoroughly after your last bout with Gary, you should
have found the weaknesses in your team that needed to be
corrected.
If you're having huge problems with the Elite Four and you
just can't beat them all no matter how hard you try, you have
some issues with your team you need to straighten out. If your
team of Pokemon is lower than around level 50, then you haven't
been doing enough battling and you need to train more in Victory
Road. Your team also may not be well balanced- Electric,
Psychic, Ground, and Ice-types are the best Pokemon types to use
versus the Elite Four. You can fill in the Electric and Ice
slots easily with Zapdos and Articuno; for Psychic, the best
thing to do is to raise up a Kadabra/Alakazam, and you can level
up a Dugtrio from Diglett's Cave. A high-leveled team with
those Pokemon can rip through the Elite Four in a hurry. If you've
saved any PP Ups, Elixers or Max Elixers from the past journeys by
placing them in your PC, now is a good time to put them back in your
inventory. When you're prepared, enter the chamber to begin your
battle against the first member of the Elite Four: Lorelei.
ELITE Lorelei (uses Super Potion) $5544
Red/Blue:
Dewgong, level 54- Growl, Aurora Beam, Rest, Take Down (2035 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 53- Supersonic, Clamp, Aurora Beam, Spike Cannon (2305 EXP.)
Slowbro, level 54- Growl, Water Gun, Withdraw, Amnesia (1897 EXP.)
Jynx, level 56- Doubleslap, Ice Punch, Body Slam, Thrash (1644 EXP.)
Lapras, level 56- Body Slam, Confuse Ray, Blizzard, Hydro Pump (2628 EXP.)
Yellow:
Dewgong, level 54- Bubblebeam, Aurora Beam, Rest, Take Down (2035 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 53- Supersonic, Clamp, Ice Beam, Spike Cannon (2305 EXP.)
Slowbro, level 54- Surf, Withdraw, Amnesia, Psychic (1897 EXP.)
Jynx, level 56- Lovely Kiss, Doubleslap, Ice Punch, Thrash (1644 EXP.)
Lapras, level 56- Body Slam, Confuse Ray, Blizzard, Hydro Pump (2628 EXP.)
Lorelei, as you can see, is the Ice Master of the Elite
Four. All of her Pokemon are part Ice-however, they also all
(except Jynx) share a Water type. This means Electric types
really shine against her party, and they are your best option to
use against her. Any team without an Electric-type will really
have a tough time ahead, especially due to the Freezing powers
of her Cloyster, Jynx, and Lapras. If your Pokemon is frozen, it
can't move- it can't do anything. So if you don't have any Full
Restores or Full Heals with you and a Pokemon gets frozen,
you'll pretty much have to restart.
In all of the Elite Four matches, they use the same Pokemon
in all three versions but their movesets are upgraded in Yellow
to make the battles more difficult. Dewgong, her leadoff
Pokemon, isn't a major threat. It uses Rest to annoy you and
refill its health, but you should take that opportunity to pound
it into oblivion while it's sleeping. The Cloyster can be
easier or more difficult, depending on if you have an Electric-type
with you. Its Special is very low, so almost any Electric-type
attack will KO it in one hit. Don't try to take it down with normal
attacks; its Defense is too high for that. Also in Yellow,
Cloyster has an added threat of Freezing your Pokemon. In
Red/Blue, the Slowbro won't do much, but in Yellow it's a
Special monster. Its Amnesia raises its Special stat very high,
making it not only difficult to take out with Special attacks but
also makes its Surf and Psychic attacks very powerful. Speed is
necessary versus Slowbro here. Jynx is Lorelei's most fragile
Pokemon, and you can take it out with almost any of your
Pokemon, but you should still be cautious of its freezing Ice Punch.
If it puts you to sleep, play the Poke Flute to wake your Pokemon
up. Lapras is a beast, with both Blizzard and Hydro Pump
attacks. If a Pokemon gets nailed by Blizzard in most cases it
faints, so using Pokemon resistant to those attacks and
Electric- types is again necessary. Don't be afraid to sacrifice a
Pokemon as long as you brought along some Revives. Whatever you do,
don't use Grass, Ground, Flying, or Dragon types! Those units
will be very much more susceptible to freezing.
One down, three more to go. Enter the door that opens to
find yourself in a boulder-filled room with the second Elite
Four member, Bruno. Save and start Battle 2.
ELITE Bruno (uses X Defend) $5742
Red/Blue:
Onix, level 53- Rock Throw, Rage, Slam, Harden (1225 EXP.)
Hitmonchan, level 55- Ice Punch, Thunderpunch, Mega Punch, Counter (1650 EXP.)
Hitmonlee, level 55- Jump Kick, Focus Energy, Hi Jump Kick, Mega Kick (1638
EXP.)
Onix, level 56- Rock Throw, Rage, Slam, Harden (1296 EXP.)
Machamp, level 58- Leer, Focus Energy, Fissure, Submission (2398 EXP.)
Yellow:
Onix, level 53- Screech, Dig, Slam, Rock Slide (1225 EXP.)
Hitmonchan, level 55- Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunderpunch, Double Team (1650
EXP.)
Hitmonlee, level 55- Double Kick, Double Team, Hi Jump Kick, Mega Kick (1638
EXP.)
Onix, level 56- Screech, Earthquake, Slam, Rock Slide (1296 EXP.)
Machamp, level 58- Karate Chop, Leer, Strength, Submission (2398 EXP.)
Bruno, the Fighting Master, follows a pretty simple
strategy: Beef up his own Pokemon with X Defend and other
defensive moves, lower yours, and then finally attack. Unless
you let him build up his strength that much, Bruno should be
easier to defeat than Lorelei.
Bruno uses two Onix and three Fighting-types in his party.
Both of the Onix, particularly in Red/Blue, are very simple to
defeat with any Water, Grass, or Ice attack, or even most super-
effective physical attacks due to its low HP. In Yellow, don't
let his Onix use Screech without knocking it out right
afterwards; an Earthquake or Rock Slide really hurts when that
happens! Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee are two sub-par Fighting-
types; Hitmonchan has a good variety but hardly any attack
power, and Hitmonlee has low Defense. Machamp can be very dangerous
with Submission if your Pokemon have lowered Defense, but
fortunately it's too slow for Fissure to be effective. Any
Flying-type on your team with Fly can easily decimate Bruno's
Fighting-types and render most of his attacks pretty
ineffective; and a Psychic-type such as Kadabra or Hypno works just as
well if not better. Just prevent him from using one of his startlingly
powerful attacks on one of your weaker Pokemon, and you should
be fine.
You're now halfway through the Elite Four. Enter through
the door past Bruno into a grave-filled room. Can you guess the
specialty of Agatha, the third Elite Four member?
ELITE Agatha (uses Super Potion) $5940
Red/Blue:
Gengar, level 56- Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis, Dream Eater (2280 EXP.)
Golbat, level 56- Supersonic, Confuse Ray, Wing Attack, Haze (2052 EXP.)
Haunter, level 55- Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Hypnosis, Dream Eater (1485 EXP.)
Arbok, level 58- Bite, Glare, Screech, Acid (1827 EXP.)
Gengar, level 60- Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Toxic, Dream Eater (2442 EXP.)
Yellow:
Gengar, level 56- Lick, Confuse Ray, Mega Drain, Substitute (2280 EXP.)
Golbat, level 56- Leech Life, Supersonic, Toxic, Wing Attack (2052 EXP.)
Haunter, level 55- Lick, Confuse Ray, Hypnosis, Dream Eater 1485 EXP.)
Arbok, level 58- Wrap, Glare, Screech, Acid (1827 EXP.)
Gengar, level 60- Confuse Ray, Psychic, Hypnosis, Dream Eater (2442 EXP.)
The Ghost Master of the Elite Four uses very different
methods of fainting your Pokemon than the others. Instead of
inflicting direct damage, most of the time she'll prefer to
first confuse your Pokemon with Confuse Ray, then either put them
to sleep and attack with Dream Eater (most common), paralyze with
Lick, or poison with Toxic. To battle her effectively you need
to realize the importance of switching your lead Pokemon when it
gets confused; you can't afford to take the risk of damaging
yourself most of the time. If a Pokemon gets poisoned don't
worry about it, but if it gets paralyzed make sure to cure it
with Full Heal or Full Restore. Using the Poke Flute to awaken
a sleeping Pokemon can also be a lifesaver.
Agatha uses three Ghost types- remember, you can't damage
them with any Normal or Fighting-type attacks, but besides that,
anything is fair game. Because all of Agatha's Pokemon are part
Poison-type, a Psychic-type can sweep this team quickly, but
besides that you may need some help. Attack the ghosts with
physical attacks more often because they have low Defense;
Earthquake and Dig are particularly dangerous. The Golbat acts
similarly to the Ghosts but is easier to take out; use any Ice,
Electric, Rock, or Psychic attack to take it out. The Arbok is
hardly a threat except for the possibility of it messing up your
Pokemon with Screech, Glare and Wrap. Again, speed is your best
friend. Lastly, don't forget in Yellow about that second
Gengar's Psychic attack!
After the battle your Pokemon may or may not be severely
damaged by now; heal any injuries you've sustained from the last
few battles, make sure your PP gauges are in decent condition,
and enter the next room. Walk down the corridor to battle the
final Elite Four member: Dragon Master Lance!
ELITE Lance (uses Hyper Potion) $6138
Red/Blue:
Gyarados, level 58- Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam (2659 EXP.)
Dragonair, level 56- Agility, Slam, Dragon Rage, Hyper Beam (1728 EXP.)
Dragonair, level 56- Agility, Slam, Dragon Rage, Hyper Beam (1728 EXP.)
Aerodactyl, level 60- Supersonic, Bite, Take Down, Hyper Beam (2596 EXP.)
Dragonite, level 62- Agility, Slam, Barrier, Hyper Beam (2895 EXP.)
Yellow:
Gyarados, level 58- Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam (2659 EXP.)
Dragonair, level 56- Thunder Wave, Slam, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam (1728 EXP.)
Dragonair, level 56- Wrap, Bubblebeam, Ice Beam, Hyper Beam (1728 EXP.)
Aerodactyl, level 60- Wing Attack, Swift, Fly, Hyper Beam (2596 EXP.)
Dragonite, level 62- Blizzard, Thunder, Fire Blast, Hyper Beam (2895 EXP.)
Dragons are certainly a type you haven't seen much of at
all- these mythical beasts have many type resistances, but one
big weakness: Ice! If you have a surviving Pokemon in your team
with Ice Beam or Blizzard, you've pretty much got this battle
under your belt. If not, you've got a tough battle ahead. All
of Lance's Pokemon naturally know Hyper Beam- the strongest
attack in the Pokemon world outside of Selfdestruct and
Explosion; however, it takes them a complete turn to recharge
the attack, giving you two chances to strike back if you survive the
strike. Lance also uses Hyper Potion to refill his Pokemon's
health; a way around this is to use a less damaging move first,
then attack with a powerful one to knock it out.
Gyarados, the leadoff Pokemon, isn't weak to Ice, but
severely weak to Electric. If you don't have any Electric
attacks, use your most powerful special attack. The two
Dragonites have thankfully weak Hyper Beams and are easy to take
down in Red/Blue, but they mix it up a little bit in Yellow.
Make sure to remember that the first Dragonite knows Thunderbolt
and the second Dragonite knows Bubblebeam and Ice Beam so you
don't get caught in a bad match and accidentally lose a Pokemon.
Lance's Aerodactyl is lightning-fast and will most often get the
first strike, but fortunately it doesn't know Earthquake or Rock
Slide so it can't do a whole lot of damage. It is also severely
weak to Ice, and has weaknesses to Water and Electric also. The
Dragonite has an insanely powerful Hyper Beam that can knock out
almost any of your units, and is the biggest threat on Lance's
team unless you can use an Ice attack to quickly dispose of it.
In Yellow, Dragonite knows the three most powerful elemental
attacks, so all you can do is go blitzkrieg against it to knock
it out in the fastest possible way. Overall, high-Defense
Pokemon are your friends in this battle, because they should be
able to withstand Lance's Hyper Beams with ease and knock them
out while they're recharging.
You've finally defeated the Elite Four and become Champion!
Or so it seems. What's that? Oh no, Lance tells you that
someone else defeated him and became Champion before you did and
you have to beat him before you can claim the title yourself!
Who is this person? Enter the next room to see.. (Save your
game beforehand!)
CHAMPION Gary (uses Full Restore) $6435
Red/Blue:
Pidgeot, level 61- Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Sky Attack, Mirror Move (2247 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 59- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (2350 EXP.)
Rhydon, level 61- Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill, Leer (2665 EXP.)
Arcanine, level 61- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (2842 EXP.)
Exeggutor, level 63- Barrage, Hypnosis, Stomp (2805 EXP.)
Blastoise, level 65- Bite, Withdraw, Blizzard, Hydro Pump (2944 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeot, level 61- Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Sky Attack, Mirror Move (2247 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 59- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (2350 EXP.)
Rhydon, level 61- Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill, Leer (2665 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 61- Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam (2796 EXP.)
Arcanine, level 63- Roar, Ember, Leer, Take Down (2875 EXP.)
Venusaur, level 65- Razor Leaf, Growth, Mega Drain, Solarbeam (2896 EXP.)
OR
Pidgeot, level 61- Whirlwind, Wing Attack, Sky Attack, Mirror Move (2247 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 59- Psybeam, Recover, Psychic, Reflect (2350 EXP.)
Rhydon, level 61- Tail Whip, Fury Attack, Horn Drill, Leer (2665 EXP.)
Exeggutor, level 61- Barrage, Hypnosis, Stomp (2770 EXP.)
Gyarados, level 63- Dragon Rage, Leer, Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam (2826 EXP.)
Charizard, level 65- Rage, Slash, Fire Blast, Fire Spin (2920 EXP.)
Yellow:
Sandslash, level 61- Slash, Poison Sting, Earthquake, Fury Swipes (2130 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 59- Kinesis, Psybeam, Recover, Pyschic (2350 EXP.)
Exeggutor, level 61- Barrage, Hypnosis, Stomp, Leech Seed (2770 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 61- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Confuse Ray, Fire Spin (2369 EXP.)
Magneton, level 63- Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Swift, Screech (2052 EXP.)
Vaporeon, level 65- Quick Attack, Aurora Beam, Haze, Hydro Pump (2791 EXP.)
OR
Sandslash, level 61- Slash, Poison Sting, Earthquake, Fury Swipes (2130 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 59- Kinesis, Psybeam, Recover, Pyschic (2350 EXP.)
Exeggutor, level 61- Barrage, Hypnosis, Stomp, Leech Seed (2770 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 61- Clamp, Aurora Beam, Ice Beam, Spike Cannon (2653 EXP.)
Ninetales, level 63- Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Confuse Ray, Fire Spin (2403 EXP.)
Jolteon, level 65- Quick Attack, Pin Missile, Thunder Wave, Thunder (2743 EXP.)
OR
Sandslash, level 61- Slash, Poison Sting, Earthquake, Fury Swipes (2130 EXP.)
Alakazam, level 59- Kinesis, Psybeam, Recover, Pyschic (2350 EXP.)
Exeggutor, level 61- Barrage, Hypnosis, Stomp, Leech Seed (2770 EXP.)
Magneton, level 61- Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Swift, Screech (2011 EXP.)
Cloyster, level 63- Clamp, Aurora Beam, Ice Beam, Spike Cannon (2698 EXP.)
Flareon, level 65- Quick Attack, Fire Spin, Smog, Flamethrower (2767 EXP.)
Gary, the one who has been your Rival the entire game, is
primed for one final showdown between yours and his Pokemon.
Who will win? You, if you've trained your Pokemon properly. In
Red/Blue, Gary leads off with his trademark Pidgeot, which
thankfully still doesn't have Sand-Attack. Use any of your
Electric or Ice attacks to take it down, or any physical Pokemon
in general. Alakazam can be very deadly if it uses Reflect to
bolster its Defense; its Psychic attack is extremely strong.
Send out your fastest physical Pokemon and use your best
physical attack: Earthquake, Drill Peck, Body Slam, etc. Don't be
afraid to sacrifice one of you Pokemon if you have to. Rhydon is much
easier to handle; it doesn't attack except for Fury Attack, and
can be fainted using any Water, Grass, or Ice attack. After
Gary's first three Pokemon, his team changes depending on his
starter and your knowledge of types comes into play. Use Fire,
Ice or Flying attacks against Exeggutor and Venusaur; Electric
and Grass attacks against his Gyarados and Blastoise; and Water,
Rock or Ground against his Arcanine and Charizard. Of them all,
the Pokemon with the most serious threats are Blastoise
(Blizzard, Hydro Pump), Gyarados (Hydro Pump, Hyper Beam), and
Charizard (Fire Blast). Don't play conservatively, don't hold
anything back, come at Gary with full force and you should come
out the winner.
In Yellow, it's his Sandslash leading off again, and it has
a nasty Earthquake attack waiting to knock out one of your
weaker Pokemon. Knock it out with a good Water, Ice, or Grass attack.
The Alakazam here isn't as strong as in the Red/Blue versions,
because it has no Reflect. Easily take it out with your best
physical attacks. Exeggutor doesn't know any powerful attacks,
but it can still wear down your Pokemon with Hypnosis and Leech
Seed. Wake up your Pokemon with the Poke Flute if it gets on
your nerves. Again the last three Pokemon vary depending on
Gary's starter; however, you will always face Water, Fire, and
Electric types. Use Electric and Grass attacks against Cloyster
and Vaporeon, Water, Rock or Ground attacks against Ninetales
and Flareon, and Ground attacks against Magneton and Jolteon. Watch
out for Cloyster's Ice Beam if you're attacking it with a Grass
type. Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon all have lousy Defense, so
keep that in mind if you're having trouble. As stated before, use
all your strength against Gary, because this is truly the final
battle.
When you defeat him, you become Pokemon League Champion!
Professor Oak walks in and leads you to the final chamber, where
all the Pokemon in your party are inducted into the Hall of
Fame. You get to have your Pokedex rated by Oak, and your Trainer
stats are displayed. The credits roll past, and the words "THE END"
appear on the screen. Don't let that fool you. This game is
far from over.
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11. Beyond
Defeating the Elite Four, first of all, gives you access to
the Unknown Dungeon hidden around Cerulean City. In it are wild
Pokemon much stronger than you've seen before, as well as the
ultimate Pokemon in the game: Mewtwo. This makes it not only an
excellent place to train, but also a place where you can capture
many evolved Pokemon. Bring as many Great Balls as you can hold
whenever you venture into the Unknown Dungeon, as well as your
best Pokemon.
To access it, head over to Cerulean City, up Nugget Bridge,
and then to the left. Surf down this river to the south and
you'll find a cave. Earlier this would have been blocked by a
trainer, but you have nothing holding you back now.
UNKNOWN DUNGEON Wild Pokemon:
Land:
Arbok- Very Common (R)
Raichu- Common (R,B)
Sandslash- Very Common (B,Y)
Wigglytuff- Rare (R,B)
Golbat- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Gloom- Common (Y)
Parasect- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Venomoth- Common (R,B,Y)
Weepinbell- Common (Y)
Kadabra- Very Common (R,B)
Graveler- Common (Y)
Magneton- Common (R,B,Y)
Dodrio- Common (R,B)
Hypno- Common (R,B)
Electrode- Common (R,B,Y)
Marowak- Common (R,B)
Lickitung- Common (Y)
Rhyhorn- Very Common (Y)
Rhydon- Common (R,B,Y)
Chansey- Rare (R,B,Y)
Ditto- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Water:
Poliwag- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Poliwhirl- Common (R,B,Y)
Slowpoke- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Slowbro- Common (R,B,Y)
Krabby- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Kingler- Common (R,B,Y)
Horsea- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Seadra- Common (R,B,Y)
Goldeen- Very Common (R,B,Y)
Seaking- Common (R,B,Y)
Magikarp- Very Common (R,B,Y)
The Unknown Dungeon has a completely different layout
between Red/Blue and Yellow, so I will divide this section of
the walkthru into two parts. In all versions, be sure to explore
all new areas thoroughly for new Pokemon, and fish around in the
water for plenty of evolved Water-types.
RED/BLUE: Go up the path and ignore the first ladder, then Surf
around and take the ladder to the north. On this floor there are
a bunch of winding paths, but all you can do here is go south
and grab the PP UP on the right. Take the same ladder back down to
the first floor. Surf to the left (the item on the single dry
space is a MAX ELIXER). The path splits off again with a water
path to the southwest and a land mass to the north. There's a
NUGGET on the land mass and a ladder which leads to the 2nd
floor; follow the path, get the FULL RESTORE and keep going to
reach the next ladder. If you took the water path at the
intersection, it leads to another FULL RESTORE but ends up at
the same spot, so it's a sort of shortcut. Where the two paths meet
up, head south, left against the wall and up the ladder. Again
in the 2nd floor, follow the path right, down, left picking up
an ULTRA BALL, then up finally to get to the ladder. Take it down,
then take the following ladder down to get to the bottom floor.
Wild Pokemon levels grow seriously high here. From here, go all
the way right to get a MAX REVIVE. Now go back and take the
obvious winding path to another platform above some water. Take
the ULTRA BALL on it and zig-zag through the water and land to
get to Mewtwo's platform in the southeast corner!
YELLOW: Begin by Surfing to the left from the entrance. Where a
path branches off north, you can get a MAX ELIXER. Surf all the
way left then take the ladder up to the 2nd floor maze. Follow
the northeast path to get an ULTRA BALL, then go down the
southeast path until it branches off north and south. Take the
north path for a MAX REVIVE, and both paths meet up at the same
place. Head up and take the ladder down. Surf southeast for a
RARE CANDY, then go back and get the ULTRA BALL on the platform.
Head south and around to take the next ladder up. Where the
path splits, take the north path for a FULL RESTORE, and the other
path goes down and then up against the east wall to the next
ladder. Go southeast for a MAX REVIVE, then follow the path all
the way left to get to the 2nd floor maze yet again. Go left;
there's a RARE CANDY to the south and the next ladder to the
north. Take the next ladder down to get to the bottom floor.
Follow the winding path until it splits; get the MAX ELIXER to
the east and then go down the other path. Where it meets a
river, you can get both a MAX REVIVE and an ULTRA BALL on the
platform to the left, and if you Surf to the right you'll get to
another winding path. In the northeast corner is another ULTRA
BALL and in the southeast corner is Mewtwo's platform.
Mewtwo is the strongest Pokemon in the game; a deadly
Psychic-type with insane stats and very difficult to catch.
Indeed, if you've saved your Master Ball for this moment, use it
now because you most likely won't have a better need for it. If
you used it on a legendary bird like Articuno, though, do not
despair; it is not impossible to catch using conventional
methods. The best way is by sending out your Articuno (or your
strongest Water/Ice-type Pokemon), use Ice Beam or Blizzard, and
hope it freezes him. If Mewtwo is frozen, he can't move a
muscle, so he'll be easy to catch now with Great Balls. If you
can't freeze him, you can try for paralysis or sleep, but it'll
be much harder. Also be sure to lower his health as much as you
can before you start throwing balls, so your chances are best.
Remember, as long as you've saved beforehand, you can keep
trying as much as you want.
After you catch him, the most powerful Pokemon of all is in
your hands! Have some fun testing him out against the Elite
Four if you want.
You now have explored every area of Kanto. The Elite Four
is always open to your challenge so you can continue battling
them earning cash and experience as often as you like. Your
main quest now, of course, becomes capturing all 150 Pokemon and
building a competitive battling team! To enter the world of
competitive battling (which uncovers the true depth and beauty
of the Pokemon game) see section D. You should have a substantial
collection by now if you've been slowly capturing them
throughout the game, according to the Wild Pokemon charts. Need some
help getting those you missed? See section C for complete charts on
both locations of every catchable Pokemon and evolution
requirements.
Now if you're playing only one version, it's obviously
impossible to obtain all 150 Pokemon for your Pokedex, due to
version-exclusives, one-time-only event Pokemon
(Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle, Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan,
Vaporeon/Jolteon/Flareon, and Omanyte/Kabuto), plus four Pokemon
that only evolve by trading. This makes for a possibility of
125 obtainable Pokemon in Red and Blue and 129 obtainable Pokemon in
Yellow. Of course, to complete your collection, you will need
to hook up with as many friends as you can and start some trades!
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C. Charts, Lists, and Glitches
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1. Type Compatibility Chart
Key: + = 2x damage, - = 1/2 damage, X = no effect ... = normal
Nr:Fi:Wa:Gr:El:Ic:Fg:Po:Gd:Fl:Ps:Bu:Rk:Gh:Dr:
Nr:.....................................-.....X
Fi:...-...-..+.....+....................-.....-
Wa:...+...-..-.....-........+...........+.....-
Gr:...-...+..-...........-..+..-.....-..+.....-
El:.......+..-..-...........X..+..............-
Ic:...-...-..+.....-........+..+..............+
Fg:.+..............+.....-.....-..-.....+..X...
Po:..........+...........-..-........+..-..-...
Gd:...+......-..+........+.....X.....-..+......
Fl:..........+..-....+...............+..-......
Ps:..................+...+........-............
Bu:...-......+.......-...-.....-..+........-...
Rk:...+............+.-......-..+.....+.........
Gh:.X.............................+........+...
Dr:...........................................+
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2. TM/HM Locations
TM01:Mega Punch- Mt. Moon, Celadon Dept. Store ($3000)
TM02:Razor Wind- Team Rocket Hideout, Celadon Dept. Store ($2000)
TM03:Swords Dance- Silph Co.
TM04:Whirlwind- Route 4
TM05:Mega Kick- Celadon Dept. Store ($3000)
TM06:Toxic- Fuchsia Gym
TM07:Horn Drill- Team Rocket Hideout, Celadon Dept. Store ($2000)
TM08:Body Slam- S.S.Anne
TM09:Take Down- Silph Co., Celadon Dept. Store ($3000)
TM10:Double-Edge- Team Rocket Hideout
TM11:Bubblebeam- Cerulean Gym
TM12:Water Gun- Mt. Moon
TM13:Ice Beam- Celadon Dept. Store Rooftop Square
TM14:Blizzard- Pokemon Mansion
TM15:Hyper Beam- Celadon Game Corner (5500 coins)
TM16:Pay Day- Route 12
TM17:Submission- Celadon Dept. Store ($3000)
TM18:Counter- Celadon Dept. Store 3rd Floor
TM19:Seismic Toss- Route 25
TM20:Rage- Route 15
TM21:Mega Drain- Celadon Gym
TM22:Solarbeam- Pokemon Mansion
TM23:Dragon Rage- Celadon Game Corner (3300 coins)
TM24:Thunderbolt- Vermilion Gym
TM25:Thunder- Power Plant
TM26:Earthquake- Silph Co.
TM27:Fissure- Viridian Gym
TM28:Dig- Cerulean City
TM29:Psychic- Saffron City
TM30:Teleport- Route 9
TM31:Mimic- Saffron City
TM32:Double Team- Safari Zone, Celadon Dept. Store ($1000)
TM33:Reflect- Power Plant, Celadon Dept. Store ($1000)
TM34:Bide- Pewter Gym
TM35:Metronome- Cinnabar Lab
TM36:Selfdestruct- Silph Co.
TM37:Egg Bomb- Safari Zone, Celadon Dept. Store ($2000)
TM38:Fire Blast- Cinnabar Gym
TM39:Swift- Route 12
TM40:Skull Bash- Safari Zone
TM41:Softboiled- Celadon City
TM42:Dream Eater- Viridian City
TM43:Sky Attack- Victory Road
TM44:Rest- S.S.Anne
TM45:Thunder Wave- Route 24
TM46:Psywave- Saffron Gym
TM47:Explosion- Victory Road
TM48:Rock Slide- Celadon Dept. Store Rooftop Square
TM49:Tri Attack- Celadon Dept. Store Rooftop Square
TM50:Substitute- Celadon Game Corner (7700 coins)
HM01:Cut- S.S.Anne
HM02:Fly- Route 12
HM03:Surf- Safari Zone
HM04:Strength- Fuchsia City
HM05:Flash- Route 2
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3. Pokemon Locations
Bulbasaur- (Red/Blue: Prof. Oak in Pallet Town; Yellow: Cerulean City house)
Charmander- (Red/Blue: Prof. Oak in Pallet Town; Yellow: Route 24 trainer)
Squirtle- (Red/Blue: Prof. Oak in Pallet Town; Yellow: Vermilion City police
officer)
Caterpie- (Red/Blue: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25; Yellow: Viridian
Forest)
Metapod- (Red/Blue: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25; Yellow: Viridian
Forest)
Weedle- (Red/Blue: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25)
Kakuna- (Red/Blue: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25)
Pidgey- (Red/Blue: Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25;
Yellow: Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25)
Pidgeotto- (Red/Blue: Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, and 21; Yellow: Viridian Forest,
Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25)
Rattata- (Red/Blue: Routes 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 22; Yellow:
Pokemon Mansion, Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, and
22)
Raticate- (Red/Blue: Routes 16, 17, 18, and 21; Yellow: Pokemon Mansion, Routes
9, 11, 16, 17, 18, and 21)
Spearow- (Red/Blue: Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23; Yellow:
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23)
Fearow- (Red/Blue: Routes 16, 17, 18, and 23; Yellow: 9, 16, 17, 18, and 23)
Ekans- (Red: Routes 4, 8, 9, 11, and 23)
Arbok- (Red: Unknown Dungeon, Route 23)
Pikachu- (Red/Blue: Viridian Forest and Power Plant; Yellow: Prof. Oak in
Pallet Town)
Raichu- (Red/Blue: Power Plant and Unknown Dungeon)
Sandshrew- (Blue/Yellow: Routes 4, 8, 9, 11, and 23)
Sandslash- (Blue/Yellow: Unknown Dungeon, Route 23)
Nidoran(f)- (Red/Blue: Safari Zone, Route 22; Yellow: Safari Zone, Routes 2, 9,
10, 22, and 23)
Nidorina- (Red: Safari Zone, Coin Exchange; Blue: Safari Zone; Yellow: Safari
Zone, Route 23)
Nidoran(m)- (Red/Blue: Safari Zone, Route 22; Yellow: Safari Zone, Routes 2, 9,
10, 22, and 23)
Nidorino- (Red: Safari Zone; Blue: Safari Zone, Coin Exchange; Yellow: Safari
Zone, Route 23)
Clefairy- (Red/Blue: Mt. Moon, Coin Exchange; Yellow: Mt. Moon)
Vulpix- (Blue: Pokemon Mansion, Routes 7 and 8; Yellow: Coin Exchange, Pokemon
Mansion, Routes 7 and 8)
Jigglypuff- (Red/Blue: Route 3; Yellow: Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Wigglytuff- (Red/Blue: Unknown Dungeon; Yellow: Coin Exchange)
Zubat- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, and Victory
Road)
Golbat- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, and Unknown Dungeon)
Oddish- (Red: Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25; Yellow: Routes 12,
13, 14, 15, 24, and 25)
Gloom- (Red: Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15; Yellow: Unknown Dungeon,
Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15)
Paras- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Mt. Moon and Safari Zone)
Parasect- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Safari Zone and Unknown Dungeon)
Venonat- (Red/Blue: Safari Zone, Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15; Yellow: Routes 12,
13, 14, 15, 24, and 25)
Venomoth- (Red/Blue: Safari Zone, Victory Road and Unknown Dungeon; Yellow:
Unknown Dungeon, Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15)
Diglett- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Diglett's Cave)
Dugtrio- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Diglett's Cave)
Meowth- (Blue: Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Psyduck- (Red/Blue: Cerulean City, Cerulean City Gym, Safari Zone, Fuchsia
City, Seafoam Islands, Routes 4, 19, 24, and 25; Yellow: Route 6)
Golduck- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands)
Mankey- (Red: Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8; Yellow: Routes 3, 4, 22, and 23)
Primeape- (Yellow: Route 23)
Growlithe- (Red: Pokemon Mansion, Routes 7 and 8; Yellow: Pokemon Mansion)
Poliwag- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Viridian City, Cerulean City, Celadon City, Unknown
Dungeon, Routes 10, 22, and 23)
Poliwhirl- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Cerulean City, Celadon City, Unknown Dungeon,
Routes 10 and 23)
Abra- (Red/Blue: Coin Exchange, Routes 24 and 25; Yellow: Coin Exchange,
Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Kadabra- (Red/Blue: Unknown Dungeon; Yellow: Routes 7 and 8)
Machop- (Red/Blue: Rock Tunnel and Victory Road; Rock Tunnel, Victory Road,
Route 10)
Bellsprout- (Blue: Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25; Yellow: Routes
12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25)
Weepinbell- (Blue: Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15; Yellow: Unknown Dungeon, Routes
12, 13, 14, and 15)
Tentacool- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands,
Routes 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, and 21)
Tentacruel- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Routes 19, 20, and 21)
Geodude- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road)
Graveler- (Red/Blue: Victory Road; Yellow: Victory Road and Unknown Dungeon)
Ponyta- (Red/Blue: Pokemon Mansion; Yellow: Routes 16, 17, and 18)
Slowpoke- (Red/Blue: Celadon City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar
Island, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 10 and 23; Yellow: Celadon City, Safari
Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 10, 12,
13, and 23)
Slowbro- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Unknown Dungeon, Route 23)
Magnemite- (Red/Blue: Power Plant; Yellow: Power Plant, Route 10)
Magneton- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Power Plant and Unknown Dungeon)
Farfetch'd- (Red/Blue: Vermilion City trade; Yellow: Routes 12 and 13)
Doduo- (Red/Blue: Safari Zone, Routes 16, 17, and 18; Yellow: Routes 16, 17,
and 18)
Dodrio- (Red/Blue: Unknown Dungeon; Yellow: Routes 16, 17, and 18)
Seel- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands)
Dewgong- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands)
Grimer- (Red/Blue: Pokemon Mansion; Yellow: Power Plant and Pokemon Mansion)
Muk- (Red/Blue: Pokemon Mansion; Yellow: Power Plant and Pokemon Mansion)
Shellder- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island,
Routes 6 and 11)
Gastly- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Pokemon Tower)
Haunter- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Pokemon Tower)
Onix- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Rock Tunnel and Victory Road)
Drowzee- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Route 11)
Hypno- (Red/Blue: Unknown Dungeon)
Krabby- (Red/Blue: Cerulean City, Cerulean City Gym, Vermilion City, Safari
Zone, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown Dungeon,
Routes 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25; Yellow: Cerulean City,
Vermilion City, Safari Zone, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar
Island, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 24, and 25)
Kingler- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Unknown Dungeon, Route 23)
Voltorb- (Red/Blue: Power Plant, Route 10; Yellow: Power Plant)
Electrode- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Power Plant and Unknown Dungeon)
Exeggcute- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Safari Zone)
Cubone- (Red/Blue: Pokemon Tower; Yellow: Safari Zone)
Marowak- (Red/Blue: Victory Road and Unknown Dungeon; Yellow: Safari Zone)
Hitmonlee- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Saffron City karate dojo)
Hitmonchan- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Saffron City karate dojo)
Lickitung- (Red/Blue: Route 18 trade; Yellow: Unknown Dungeon)
Koffing- (Red/Blue: Pokemon Mansion)
Weezing- (Red/Blue: Pokemon Mansion)
Rhyhorn- (Red/Blue: Safari Zone; Yellow: Safari Zone and Unknown Dungeon)
Rhydon- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Unknown Dungeon)
Chansey- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Safari Zone and Unknown Dungeon)
Tangela- (Red/Blue: Route 21; Yellow: Safari Zone)
Kangaskhan- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Safari Zone)
Horsea- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown Dungeon,
Routes 19, 20, 21, and 23)
Seadra- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Unknown Dungeon, Route 23)
Goldeen- (Red/Blue: Cerulean City, Cerulean City Gym, Celadon City, Fuchsia
City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 4, 6, 11,
12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25; Yellow: Cerulean City,
Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown
Dungeon, Routes 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25)
Seaking- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Unknown Dungeon,
Route 23)
Staryu- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Routes 19, 20, and
21)
Mr. Mime- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Route 2 trade)
Scyther- (Red/Yellow: Coin Exchange, Safari Zone)
Jynx- (Red/Blue: Cerulean City trade)
Electabuzz- (Red: Power Plant)
Magmar- (Blue: Pokemon Mansion)
Pinsir- (Blue/Yellow: Coin Exchange, Safari Zone)
Tauros- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Safari Zone)
Magikarp- (Red/Blue: Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Cerulean City
Gym, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Safari Zone, Fuchsia City, Seafoam
Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25; Yellow: Pallet Town, Viridian
City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Safari Zone, Fuchsia
City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 4, 6, 10,
11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
Gyarados- (Yellow: Fuchsia City)
Lapras- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Saffron City man)
Ditto- (Red/Blue: Unknown Dungeon, Routes 13, 14, 15, and 23; Yellow: Pokemon
Mansion, Unknown Dungeon, Routes 13, 14, 15, and 23)
Eevee- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Celadon City mansion)
Porygon- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Coin Exchange)
Omanyte- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Cinnabar Island lab)
Kabuto- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Cinnabar Island lab)
Aerodactyl- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Cinnabar Island lab)
Snorlax- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Routes 12 and 16)
Articuno- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Seafoam Islands)
Zapdos- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Power Plant)
Moltres- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Victory Road)
Dratini- (Red/Blue: Coin Exchange, Safari Zone; Yellow: Safari Zone)
Dragonair- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Safari Zone)
Mewtwo- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Unknown Dungeon)
Mew- (Red/Blue/Yellow: Mew Glitch <see part 7 of this section>)
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4. Pokemon Evolutions
Bulbasaur-> Ivysaur at level 16-> Venusaur at level 32
Charmander-> Charmeleon at level 16-> Charizard at level 36
Squirtle-> Wartortle at level 16-> Blastoise at level 36
Caterpie-> Metapod at level 7-> Butterfree at level 10
Weedle-> Kakuna at level 7-> Beedrill at level 10
Pidgey-> Pidgeotto at level 18-> Pidgeot at level 36
Rattata-> Raticate at level 20
Spearow-> Fearow at level 20
Ekans-> Arbok at level 22
Pikachu-> Raichu w/Thunder Stone
Sandshrew-> Sandslash at level 22
Nidoran(f)-> Nidorina at level 16-> Nidoqueen w/Moon Stone
Nidoran(m)-> Nidorino at level 16-> Nidoking w/Moon Stone
Clefairy-> Clefable w/Moon Stone
Vulpix-> Ninetales w/Fire Stone
Jigglypuff-> Wigglytuff w/Moon Stone
Zubat-> Golbat at level 22
Oddish-> Gloom at level 21-> Vileplume w/Leaf Stone
Paras-> Parasect at level 24
Venonat-> Venomoth at level 31
Diglett-> Dugtrio at level 26
Meowth-> Persian at level 28
Psyduck-> Golduck at level 33
Mankey-> Primeape at level 28
Growlithe-> Arcanine w/Fire Stone
Poliwag-> Poliwhirl at level 25-> Poliwrath w/Water Stone
Abra-> Kadabra at level 16-> Alakazam w/Trade
Machop-> Machoke at level 28-> Machamp w/Trade
Bellsprout-> Weepinbell at level 21-> Vileplume w/Leaf Stone
Tentacool-> Tentacruel at level 30
Geodude-> Graveler at level 25-> Golem w/Trade
Ponyta-> Rapidash at level 40
Slowpoke-> Slowbro at level 37
Magnemite-> Magneton at level 30
Farfetch'd: none
Doduo-> Dodrio at level 31
Seel-> Dewgong at level 34
Grimer-> Muk at level 38
Shellder-> Cloyster w/Water Stone
Gastly-> Haunter at level 25-> Gengar w/Trade
Onix: none
Drowzee-> Hypno at level 26
Krabby-> Kingler at level 28
Voltorb-> Electrode at level 30
Exeggcute-> Exeggutor w/Leaf Stone
Cubone-> Marowak at level 28
Hitmonlee: none
Hitmonchan: none
Lickitung: none
Koffing-> Weezing at level 35
Rhyhorn-> Rhydon at level 42
Chansey: none
Tangela: none
Kangaskhan: none
Horsea-> Seadra at level 32
Goldeen-> Seaking at level 33
Staryu-> Starmie w/Water Stone
Mr. Mime: none
Scyther: none
Jynx: none
Electabuzz: none
Magmar: none
Pinsir: none
Tauros: none
Magikarp-> Gyarados at level 20
Lapras: none
Ditto: none
Eevee-> Vaporeon w/Water Stone OR Jolteon w/Thunder Stone OR
Flareon w/Fire Stone
Porygon: none
Omanyte-> Omastar at level 40
Kabuto-> Kabutops at level 40
Aerodactyl: none
Snorlax: none
Articuno: none
Zapdos: none
Moltres: none
Dratini-> Dragonair at level 30-> Dragonite at level 55
Mewtwo: none
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5. Move List
Key:
Type: Which one of the 15 attack types it is
Power: Base strength of the attack
Accuracy: Percentage attack is likely to hit (see 99.6 rule)
PP: Base PP/Maximum PP
Description: What the attack does
Special: If the move serves a special outside-of-battle purpose,
its use is described here.
Absorb
Type: Grass; Power: 20; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: User recovers half of damage inflicted on opponent
by this attack.
Acid
Type: Poison; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 9.8% chance of lowering opponent's Defense modifier by 1.
Acid Armor
Type: Poison; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: Raises user's Defense modifier by 2.
Agility
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: Raises user's Speed modifier by 2.
Amnesia
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 20/32
Description: Raises user's Special modifier by 2.
Aurora Beam
Type: Ice; Power: 65; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 9.8% chance of lowering opponent's Attack modifier by 1.
Barrage
Type: Normal; Power: 15; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks opponent 2-5 times in succession.
Barrier
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: Raises user's Defense modifier by 2.
Bide
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: User cannot attack for 2-3 turns; after this time,
user returns double the damage it received during that period
onto the opponent.
Bind
Type: Normal; Power: 15; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Attacks opponent consecutively over 2-5 turns;
opponent may not attack during this time unless switched.
Bite
Type: Normal; Power: 60; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 25/40
Description: 29.7% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Blizzard
Type: Ice; Power: 120; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 5/8
Description: 9.8% chance of Freezing the opponent.
Body Slam
Type: Normal; Power: 85; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 29.7% chance of Paralyzing the opponent.
Bone Club
Type: Ground; Power: 65; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 20/32
Description: 9.8% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Bonemerang
Type: Ground; Power: 50; Accuracy: 89.8%; PP: 10/16
Description: Attacks opponent 2 times in succession.
Bubble
Type: Water; Power: 20; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: 9.8% chance of lowering opponent's Speed modifier by 1.
Bubblebeam
Type: Water; Power: 60; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 9.8% chance of lowering opponent's Speed modifier by 1.
Clamp
Type: Water; Power: 35; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Attacks opponent consecutively over 2-5 turns;
opponent may not attack during this time unless switched.
Comet Punch
Type: Normal; Power: 18; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 15/24
Description: Attacks opponent 2-5 times in succession.
Confuse Ray
Type: Ghost; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Confuses the opponent.
Confusion
Type: Psychic; Power: 50; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 25/40
Description: 9.8% chance of Confusing the opponent.
Constrict
Type: Normal; Power: 10; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: 9.8% chance of lowering opponent's Speed modifier by 1.
Conversion
Type: Normal; Power:0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: User's type changes to one of its non-Conversion
attack move types at random.
Counter
Type: Fighting; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks second; inflicts twice as much damage as
opponent's attack if hit with a Normal or Fighting-type attack.
Crabhammer
Type: Water; Power: 90; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 10/16
Description: Critical Hit possibility multiplied by 8.
Cut
Type: Normal; Power: 50; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 30/48
Description: Normal attack.
Special: Cuts down thin trees.
Defense Curl
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: Raises user's Defense modifier by 1.
Dig
Type: Ground; Power: 100; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: User digs underground first turn, and attacks the
following turn.
Special: Escape from a cave/other area and return to the last
Poke Center you visited.
Disable
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 54.7%; PP: 20/32
Description: Randomly selects one of opponent's attacks and
disables it for 2-5 turns.
Dizzy Punch
Type: Normal; Power: 70; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 19.9% chance of Confusing the opponent.
Double-Edge
Type: Normal; Power: 100; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Hurts user for one quarter of damage inflicted on
opponent.
Double Kick
Type: Fighting; Power: 30; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Attacks 2 times in succession.
Doubleslap
Type: Normal; Power: 15; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 10/16
Description: Attacks 2-5 times in succession.
Double Team
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 15/24
Description: Raises user's Evade modifier by 1.
Dragon Rage
Type: Dragon; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Always does exactly 40HP damage.
Dream Eater
Type: Psychic; Power: 100; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Attack fails unless opponent is Asleep; user
recovers all of damage inflicted on opponent by this attack
Drill Peck
Type: Flying; Power: 80; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Normal attack.
Earthquake
Type: Ground; Power: 100; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Normal attack.
Egg Bomb
Type: Normal; Power: 100; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Normal attack.
Ember
Type: Fire; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 25/40
Description: 9.8% chance of Burning the opponent.
Explosion
Type: Normal; Power: 170; Accuracy: 99.6 PP: 5/8
Description: User faints; opponent's Defense is cut in half
during the attack.
Fire Blast
Type: Fire; Power: 120; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 5/8
Description: 9.8% chance of Burning the opponent.
Fire Punch
Type: Fire; Power: 75; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of Burning the opponent.
Fire Spin
Type: Fire; Power: 15; Accuracy: 69.5%; PP: 15/24
Description: Attacks opponent consecutively over 2-5 turns;
opponent may not attack during this time unless switched.
Fissure
Type: Ground; Power: 0; Accuracy: 29.3%; PP: 5/8
Description: Attack fails unless attacking first and opponent is
Normal or Fighting-type; opponent faints if attack hits.
Flamethrower
Type: Fire; Power: 95; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of Burning the opponent.
Flash
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 69.5%; PP: 20/32
Description: Lowers opponent's Accuracy modifier by 1.
Special: Lights up dark caves.
Fly
Type: Flying; Power: 70; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 15/24
Description: User flies overhead first turn, and attacks the
following turn.
Special: Fly to any town you have previously visited.
Focus Energy
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: User's critical odds are reduced to 0 when
attacking
second (glitch).
Fury Attack
Type: Normal; Power: 15; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks 2-5 times in succession.
Fury Swipes
Type: Normal; Power: 15; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 15/24
Description: Attacks 2-5 times in succession.
Glare
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Paralyzes the opponent.
Growl
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 40/61
Description: Lowers opponent's Attack modifier by 1.
Growth
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: Raises user's Special modifier by 1.
Guillotine
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 29.3%; PP: 5/8
Description: Attack fails unless attacking first and opponent is
Normal or Fighting-type; opponent faints if attack hits.
Gust
Type: Normal; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: Normal attack.
Harden
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: Raises user's Defense modifier by 1.
Haze
Type: Ice; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: All stat modifiers of both Pokemon are reduced to
0; opponent recovers from any status condition inflicted upon it.
Headbutt
Type: Normal; Power: 70; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 29.7% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Hi Jump Kick
Type: Fighting; Power: 85; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 20/32
Description: If attack misses, user sustains 1HP damage.
Horn Attack
Type: Normal; Power: 65; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: Normal attack.
Horn Drill
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 29.3%; PP: 5/8
Description: Attack fails unless attacking first and opponent is
Normal or Fighting-type; opponent faints if attack hits.
Hydro Pump
Type: Water; Power: 120; Accuracy: 79.3%; PP: 5/8
Description: Normal attack.
Hyper Beam
Type: Normal; Power: 150; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 5/8
Description: User must lose a turn to recharge after attacking
unless opponent is knocked out by this attack.
Hyper Fang
Type: Normal; Power: 80; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Hypnosis
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 59.8%; PP: 20/32
Description: Opponent becomes Asleep.
Ice Beam
Type: Ice; Power: 95; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of Freezing the opponent.
Ice Punch
Type: Ice; Power: 75; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of Freezing the opponent.
Jump Kick
Type: Fighting; Power: 70; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 25/40
Description: If attack misses, user sustains one eighth of the
damage it would have inflicted on the opponent.
Karate Chop
Type: Normal; Power: 50; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 25/40
Description: Critical Hit possibility multiplied by 8.
Kinesis
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 79.3%; PP: 15/24
Description: Lowers opponent's Accuracy modifier by 1.
Leech Life
Type: Bug; Power: 20; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: User recovers half of damage inflicted on opponent
by this attack.
Leech Seed
Type: Grass; Power: 0; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 10/16
Description: At the end of every turn, the attack damages the
opponent by 12.5% of its maximum HP and that amount is added to
the user's HP; effect ends when opponent switches or is knocked
out.
Leer
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Lowers the opponent's Defense modifier by 1.
Lick
Type: Ghost; Power: 20; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: 29.7% chance of Paralyzing the opponent.
Light Screen
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: User's Special stat is doubled until switched or
knocked out.
Lovely Kiss
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Opponent becomes Asleep.
Low Kick
Type: Fighting; Power: 50; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 20/32
Description: 29.7% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Meditate
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: Raises user's Attack modifier by 1.
Mega Drain
Type: Grass; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: User recovers half of damage inflicted on opponent
by this attack.
Mega Kick
Type: Normal; Power: 120; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 5/8
Description: Normal attack.
Mega Punch
Type: Normal; Power: 80; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 20/32
Description: Normal attack.
Metronome
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 10/16
Description: User does a random attack.
Mimic
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 10/16
Description: User replaces Mimic with one of the opponent's
attacks at random until switched or knocked out.
Minimize
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 20/32
Description: Raises user's Evade modifier by 1.
Mirror Move
Type: Flying; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 20/32
Description: User attacks with the last move used by the
opponent.
Mist
Type: Ice; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: Opponent cannot reduce user's stats; effect ends
when user is switched or knocked out.
Night Shade
Type: Ghost; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Always does the exact amount of HP damage as the
user's level.
Pay Day
Type: Normal; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: After the battle, receive extra money equal to 2
times the user's level each time this attack is used.
Peck
Type: Flying; Power: 35; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: Normal attack.
Petal Dance
Type: Grass; Power: 90; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks 2-3 times in consecutive turns; after the
attack, user becomes Confused.
Pin Missile
Type: Bug; Power: 14; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks 2-5 times in succession.
Poison Gas
Type: Poison; Power: 0; Accuracy: 54.7%; PP: 40/61
Description: Poisons the opponent.
Poisonpowder
Type: Poison; Power: 0; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: Poisons the opponent.
Poison Sting
Type: Poison; Power: 15; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: 29.7% chance of Poisoning the opponent.
Pound
Type: Normal; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: Normal attack.
Psybeam
Type: Psychic; Power: 65; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 9.8% chance of Confusing the opponent.
Psychic
Type: Psychic; Power: 90; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: 29.7% chance of lowering opponent's Special
modifier by 1.
Psywave
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 79.3%; PP: 15/24
Description: Randomly inflicts HP damage on the opponent from 1
to 1.5 times user's level.
Quick Attack
Type: Normal; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Always attacks first.
Rage
Type: Normal; Power: 20; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: User goes on a Rage until it is knocked out; when
opponent inflicts damage, user's Attack modifier increases by 1.
Razor Leaf
Type: Grass; Power: 55; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 25/40
Description: Critical Hit possibility multiplied by 8.
Razor Wind
Type: Normal; Power: 80; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: User charges up first turn, and attacks the
following turn.
Recover
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 20/32
Description: Recovers 50% of maximum HP.
Reflect
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: User's Defense stat is doubled until switched or
knocked out.
Rest
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 10/16
Description: User recovers all HP and becomes Asleep for 2
turns, overwriting all other status effects.
Roar
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Makes wild Pokemon flee; has no effect in Trainer
battles.
Rock Slide
Type: Rock; Power: 75; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 10/16
Description: 29.7% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Rock Throw
Type: Rock; Power: 50; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 15/24
Description: Normal attack.
Rolling Kick
Type: Fighting; Power: 60; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 15/24
Description: 29.7% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Sand-Attack
Type: Ground; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Lowers opponent's Accuracy modifier by 1.
Scratch
Type: Normal; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Normal attack.
Screech
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 40/61
Description: Lowers opponent's Defense modifier by 2.
Seismic Toss
Type: Fighting; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Always does the exact amount of HP damage as the
user's level.
Selfdestruct
Type: Normal; Power: 130; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 5/8
Description: User faints; opponent's Defense is cut in half
during the attack.
Sharpen
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: Raises user's Attack modifier by 1.
Sing
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 54.7%; PP: 15/24
Description: Opponent becomes Asleep.
Skull Bash
Type: Normal; Power: 100; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: User lowers head first turn, and attacks the
following turn.
Sky Attack
Type: Flying; Power: 140; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 5/8
Description: User charges up first turn, and attacks the
following turn.
Slam
Type: Normal; Power: 80; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Normal attack.
Slash
Type: Normal; Power: 70; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Critical Hit possibility multiplied by 8.
Sleep Powder
Type: Grass; Power: 0; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Opponent becomes Asleep.
Sludge
Type: Poison; Power: 65; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 29.7% chance of Poisoning the opponent.
Smog
Type: Poison; Power: 20; Accuracy: 69.5%; PP: 20/32
Description: 39.8% chance of Poisoning the opponent.
Smokescreen
Type: Poison; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Lowers opponent's Accuracy modifier by 1.
Softboiled
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 10/16
Description: Recovers 50% of total HP.
Special: Distributes one fifth of user's HP to all Pokemon in
your party.
Solarbeam
Type: Grass; Power: 120; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: User charges up first turn, and attacks the
following turn.
Sonicboom
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 20/32
Description: Always does exactly 20HP damage.
Spike Cannon
Type: Normal; Power: 20; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Attacks 2-5 times in succession.
Splash
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: No effect.
Spore
Type: Grass; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Opponent becomes Asleep.
Stomp
Type: Normal; Power: 65; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: 29.7% chance of causing opponent to Flinch.
Strength
Type: Normal; Power: 80; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Normal attack.
Special: Moves boulders around.
String Shot
Type: Bug; Power: 0; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 40/61
Description: Lowers opponent's Speed modifier by 1.
Struggle
Type: Normal; Power: 50; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: -
Description: Used when Pokemon is out of PP for all of its
attacks; hurts user for one quarter of damage inflicted on
opponent.
Stun Spore
Type: Grass; Power: 0; Accuracy: 74.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Paralyzes the opponent.
Submission
Type: Fighting; Power: 80; Accuracy: 79.3%; PP: 25/40
Description: Hurts user for one quarter of damage inflicted on
opponent.
Substitute
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 10/16
Description: User takes away 25% of its health and creates a
Substitute; the Substitute remains until broken by the opponent.
Super Fang
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 89.5%; PP: 10/16
Description: Always reduces opponent's HP to half its current
status.
Supersonic
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 54.7%; PP: 20/32
Description: Confuses the opponent.
Surf
Type: Water; Power: 95; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Normal attack.
Special: User can Surf on the water.
Swift
Type: Normal; Power: 60; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attack hits Pokemon charging for Dig or Fly and
ignores Evade or Accuracy modifiers.
Swords Dance
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 30/48
Description: Raises user's Attack modifier by 2.
Tackle
Type: Normal; Power: 35; Accuracy: 94.5%; PP: 35/56
Description: Normal attack.
Tail Whip
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 40/61
Description: Lowers opponent's Defense modifier by 1.
Take Down
Type: Normal; Power: 90; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 20/32
Description: Hurts user for one quarter of damage inflicted on
opponent.
Teleport
Type: Psychic; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 20/32
Description: Has no effect in Trainer battles.
Special: Escape from a cave/other area and return to the last
Poke Center you visited.
Thrash
Type: Normal; Power: 90; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks 2-3 times in consecutive turns; after the
attack, user becomes Confused.
Thunder
Type: Electric; Power: 120; Accuracy: 69.5%; PP: 10/16
Description: 9.8% chance of Paralyzing the opponent.
Thunderbolt
Type: Electric; Power: 95; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of Paralyzing the opponent.
Thunderpunch
Type: Electric; Power: 75; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: 9.8% chance of Paralyzing the opponent.
Thundershock
Type: Electric; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: 9.8% chance of Paralyzing the opponent.
Thunder Wave
Type: Electric; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Paralyzes the opponent.
Toxic
Type: Poison; Power: 0; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 10/16
Description: Poisons the opponent; damage inflicted at the end
of every turn increases by 6.25% each time until opponent switches
or is knocked out.
Transform
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 10/16
Description: User copies opponent's species, all stats except
HP, and all attacks until switched or knocked out; attacks are
limited to 5 PP each for user.
Tri Attack
Type: Normal; Power: 80; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Normal attack.
Twineedle
Type: Bug; Power: 25; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Attacks 2 times in succession; 19.9% chance of
Poisoning the opponent.
Vicegrip
Type: Normal; Power: 55; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 30/48
Description: Normal attack.
Vine Whip
Type: Grass; Power: 35; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 10/16
Description: Normal attack.
Waterfall
Type: Water; Power: 80; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 15/24
Description: Normal attack.
Water Gun
Type: Water; Power: 40; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 25/40
Description: Normal attack.
Whirlwind
Type: Normal; Power: 0; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 20/32
Description: Makes wild Pokemon flee; has no effect in Trainer
battles.
Wing Attack
Type: Flying; Power: 35; Accuracy: 99.6%; PP: 35/56
Description: Normal attack.
Withdraw
Type: Water; Power: 0; Accuracy: 100%; PP: 40/61
Description: Raises user's Defense modifier by 1.
Wrap
Type: Normal; Power: 15; Accuracy: 84.4%; PP: 15/24
Description: Attacks opponent consecutively over 2-5 turns;
opponent may not attack during this time unless switched.
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6. Game Shark Codes
Move modifier:
01xx73D1- First attack slot
01xx74D1- Second attack slot
01xx75D1- Third attack slot
01xx76D1- Fourth attack slot
Key for xx:
00- empty slot
01- Pound
02- Karate Chop
03- Doubleslap
04- Comet Punch
05- Mega Punch
06- Pay Day
07- Fire Punch
08- Ice Punch
09- Thunderpunch
0A- Scratch
0B- Vice Grip
0C- Guillotine
0D- Razor Wind
0E- Swords Dance
0F- Cut
10- Gust
11- Wing Attack
12- Whirlwind
13- Fly
14- Bind
15- Slam
16- Vine Whip
17- Stomp
18- Double Kick
19- Mega Kick
1A- Jump Kick
1B- Rolling Kick
1C- Sand-Attack
1D- Headbutt
1E- Horn Attack
1F- Fury Attack
20- Horn Drill
21- Tackle
22- Body Slam
23- Wrap
24- Take Down
25- Thrash
26- Double-Edge
27- Tail Whip
28- Poison Sting
29- Twineedle
2A- Pin Missile
2B- Leer
2C- Bite
2D- Growl
2E- Roar
2F- Sing
30- Supersonic
31- Sonicboom
32- Disable
33- Acid
34- Ember
35- Flamethrower
36- Mist
37- Water Gun
38- Hydro Pump
39- Surf
3A- Ice Beam
3B- Blizzard
3C- Psybeam
3D- Bubblebeam
3E- Aurora Beam
3F- Hyper Beam
40- Peck
41- Drill peck
42- Submission
43- Low Kick
44- Counter
45- Seismic Toss
46- Strength
47- Absorb
48- Mega Drain
49- Leech Seed
4A- Growth
4B- Razor Leaf
4C- Solarbeam
4D- Poisonpowder
4E- Stun Spore
4F- Sleep Powder
50- Petal Dance
51- String Shot
52- Dragon Rage
53- Fire Spin
54- Thundershock
55- Thunderbolt
56- Thunder Wave
57- Thunder
58- Rock Throw
59- Earthquake
5A- Fissure
5B- Dig
5C- Toxic
5D- Confusion
5E- Psychic
5F- Hypnosis
60- Meditate
61- Agility
62- Quick Attack
63- Rage
64- Teleport
65- Night Shade
66- Mimic
67- Screech
68- Double Team
69- Recover
6A- Harden
6B- Minimize
6C- Smokescreen
6D- Confuse Ray
6E- Withdraw
6F- Defense Curl
70- Barrier
71- Light Screen
72- Haze
73- Reflect
74- Focus Energy
75- Bide
76- Metronome
77- Mirror Move
78- Selfdestruct
79- Egg Bomb
7A- Lick
7B- Smog
7C- Sludge
7D- Bone Club
7E- Fire Blast
7F- Waterfall
80- Clamp
81- Swift
82- Skull Bash
83- Spike Cannon
84- Constrict
85- Amnesia
86- Kinesis
87- Softboiled
88- Hi Jump Kick
89- Glare
8A- Dream Eater
8B- Poison Gas
8C- Barrage
8D- Leech Life
8E- Lovely Kiss
8F- Sky Attack
90- Transform
91- Bubble
92- Dizzy Punch
93- Spore
94- Flash
95- Psywave
96- Splash
97- Acid Armor
98- Crabhammer
99- Explosion
9A- Fury Swipes
9B- Bonemerang
9C- Rest
9D- Rock Slide
9E- Hyper Fang
9F- Sharpen
A0- Conversion
A1- Tri Attack
A2- Super Fang
A3- Slash
A4- Substitute
A5- Struggle
Wild Pokemon level modifier:
01xxBFCF
Wild Pokemon species modifier:
01xxD8CF
Key for xx:
01- Rhydon
02- Kangaskhan
03- Nidoran(m)
04- Clefairy
05- Spearow
06- Voltorb
07- Nidoking
08- Slowbro
09- Ivysaur
0A- Exeggutor
0B- Lickitung
0C- Exeggcute
0D- Grimer
0E- Gengar
0F- Nidoran(f)
10- Nidoqueen
11- Cubone
12- Rhyhorn
13- Lapras
14- Arcanine
15- Mew
16- Gyarados
17- Shellder
18- Tentacool
19- Gastly
1A- Scyther
1B- Staryu
1C- Blastoise
1D- Pinsir
1E- Tangela
21- Growlithe
22- Onix
23- Fearow
24- Pidgey
25- Slowpoke
26- Kadabra
27- Graveler
28- Chansey
29- Machoke
2A- Mr. Mime
2B- Hitmonlee
2C- Hitmonchan
2D- Arbok
2E- Parasect
2F- Psyduck
30- Drowzee
31- Golem
33- Magmar
34- Mankey
35- Electabuzz
36- Magneton
37- Koffing
3A- Seel
3B- Diglett
3C- Tauros
40- Farfetch'd
41- Venonat
42- Dragonite
46- Doduo
47- Poliwag
48- Jynx
49- Moltres
4A- Articuno
4B- Zapdos
4C- Ditto
4D- Meowth
4E- Krabby
52- Vulpix
53- Ninetales
54- Pikachu
55- Raichu
58- Dratini
59- Dragonair
5A- Kabuto
5B- Kabutops
5C- Horsea
5D- Seadra
60- Sandshrew
61- Sandslash
62- Omanyte
63- Omastar
64- Jigglypuff
65- Wigglytuff
66- Eevee
67- Flareon
68- Jolteon
69- Vaporeon
6A- Machop
6B- Zubat
6C- Ekans
6D- Paras
6E- Poliwhirl
6F- Poliwrath
70- Weedle
71- Kakuna
72- Beedrill
74- Dodrio
75- Primeape
76- Dugtrio
77- Venomoth
78- Dewgong
7B- Caterpie
7C- Metapod
7D- Butterfree
7E- Machamp
80- Golduck
81- Hypno
82- Golbat
83- Mewtwo
84- Snorlax
85- Magikarp
88- Muk
8A- Kingler
8B- Cloyster
8D- Electrode
8E- Clefable
8F- Weezing
90- Persian
91- Marowak
93- Haunter
94- Abra
95- Alakazam
96- Pidgeotto
97- Pidgeot
98- Starmie
99- Bulbasaur
9A- Venusaur
9B- Tentacruel
9D- Goldeen
9E- Seaking
A3- Ponyta
A4- Rapidash
A5- Rattata
A6- Raticate
A7- Nidorino
A8- Nidorina
A9- Geodude
AA- Porygon
AB- Aerodactyl
AD- Magnemite
B0- Charmander
B1- Squirtle
B2- Charmeleon
B3- Wartortle
B4- Charizard
B9- Oddish
BA- Gloom
BB- Vileplume
BC- Bellsprout
BD- Weepinbell
BE- Victreebel
Item quantity modifier:
01xx1FD3- first item slot
01xx21D3- second item slot
01xx23D3- third item slot
...
01xx2BD3- seventh item slot
Item type modifier:
01xx1ED3- first item slot
01xx20D3- second item slot
01xx22D3- third item slot
...
01xx2AD3- seventh item slot
Key for xx:
01- Master Ball
02- Ultra Ball
03- Great Ball
04- Poke Ball
05- Town Map
06- Bicycle
07- ?????
08- Safari Ball
09- Pokedex
0A- Moon Stone
0B- Antidote
0C- Burn Heal
0D- Ice Heal
0E- Awakening
0F- Paralyz Heal
10- Full Restore
11- Max Potion
12- Hyper Potion
13- Super Potion
14- Potion
15- Boulder Badge
16- Cascade Badge
17- Thunder Badge
18- Rainbow Badge
19- Soul Badge
1A- Marsh Badge
1B- Volcano Badge
1C- Earth Badge
1D- Escape Rope
1E- Repel
1F- Old Amber
20- Fire Stone
21- Thunder Stone
22- Water Stone
23- HP Up
24- Protein
25- Iron
26- Carbos
27- Calcium
28- Rare Candy
29- Dome Fossil
2A- Helix Fossil
2B- Secret Key
2C- ?????
2D- Bike Voucher
2E- X Accuracy
2F- Leaf Stone
30- Card Key
31- Nugget
32- PP Up
33- Poke Doll
34- Full Heal
35- Revive
36- Max Revive
37- Guard Spec.
38- Super Repel
39- Max Repel
3A- Dire Hit
3B- Coin
3C- Fresh Water
3D- Soda Pop
3E- Lemonade
3F- S.S. Ticket
40- Gold Teeth
41- X Attack
42- X Defend
43- X Speed
44- X Special
45- Coin Case
46- Oak's Parcel
47- Item Finder
48- Silph Scope
49- Poke Flute
4A- Lift Key
4B- Exp. All
4C- Old Rod
4D- Good Rod
4E- Super Rod
4F- PP UP
50- Ether
51- Max Ether
52- Elixer
53- Max Elixer
C4- HM01:Cut
C5- HM02:Fly
C6- HM03:Surf
C7- HM04:Strength
C8- HM05:Flash
C9- TM01:Mega Punch
CA- TM02:Razor Wind
CB- TM03:Swords Dance
CC- TM04:Whirlwind
CD- TM05:Mega Kick
CE- TM06:Toxic
CF- TM07:Horn Drill
D0- TM08:Body Slam
D1- TM09:Take Down
D2- TM10:Double-Edge
D3- TM11:Bubblebeam
D4- TM12:Water Gun
D5- TM13:Ice Beam
D6- TM14:Blizzard
D7- TM15:Hyper Beam
D8- TM16:Pay Day
D9- TM17:Submission
DA- TM18:Counter
DB- TM19:Seismic Toss
DC- TM20:Rage
DD- TM21:Mega Drain
DE- TM22:Solarbeam
DF- TM23:Dragon Rage
E0- TM24:Thunderbolt
E1- TM25:Thunder
E2- TM26:Earthquake
E3- TM27:Fissure
E4- TM28:Dig
E5- TM29:Psychic
E6- TM30:Teleport
E7- TM31:Mimic
E8- TM32:Double Team
E9- TM33:Reflect
EA- TM34:Bide
EB- TM35:Metronome
EC- TM36:Selfdestruct
ED- TM37:Egg Bomb
EE- TM38:Fire Blast
EF- TM39:Swift
F0- TM40:Skull Bash
F1- TM41:Softboiled
F2- TM42:Dream Eater
F3- TM43:Sky Attack
F4- TM44:Rest
F5- TM45:Thunder Wave
F6- TM46:Psywave
F7- TM47:Explosion
F8- TM48:Rock Slide
F9- TM49:Tri Attack
FA- TM50:Substitute
FF- empty slot
Name change modifier:
01xx58D1- first letter
01xx59D1- second letter
01xx5AD1- third letter
...
01xx62D1- eleventh letter
Key for xx:
80- A
81- B
82- C
...
99- Z
9A- (
9B- )
9C- :
9D- ;
9E- [
9F- ]
A0- a
A1- b
A2- c
...
B9- z
Trainer ID Number Modifier:
01xx77D1- First number
01xxA3D1- Second number
01xxCFD1- Third number
01xxFBD1- Fourth number
01xx27D2- Fifth number
01xx53D2- Sixth number
Max stat experience modifiers:
01FF7CD1- HP
01FF7ED1- Attack
01FF80D1- Defense
01FF82D1- Speed
01FF84D1- Special
01FF86D1- Attack, Defense and 1st half HP DVs
01FF87D1- Speed, Special, and 2nd half HP DVs
01FF88D1- Max PP Up (1st attack)
01FF89D1- Max PP Up (2nd attack)
01FF8AD1- Max PP Up (3rd attack)
01FF8BD1- Max PP Up (4th attack)
Trainers do not block Balls:
010157D0 (Don't activate until battle menu opens)
Walk through walls:
010138CD
Infinite Energy:
01FF16D0
Infinite Money:
019947D3
No random battles:
01033CD1
Change version (Red to Blue or Blue to Red):
B123D7CF
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7. Glitches
This section explores the many different odd glitches in
Red, Blue, and Yellow, and should only be looked at after you've
beaten the story. They range from simply malfunctioning moves
to a legitimate way to capture two Mews. Read on to discover the
secrets of RBY programming.
GLITCHED ATTACKS
Here's a few moves you should really try to avoid in strictly
RBY gameplay:
Counter
Despite the misleading descriptions, Counter only works if the
opponent uses a Normal or Fighting-type attack. Even though
it's supposed to let you return back for double damage all the
physical attack types, in reality it's only those two types.
This makes Counter extremely hard to use effectively.
Focus Energy
It was supposed to increase your Pokemon's critical hit chances,
but the real in-game Focus Energy does nothing of the sort.
Typically, critical hits happen more often with faster Pokemon;
if you're much faster than the opponent, moves where the
Critical Hit Rate is multiplied by 8 will almost always do a critical
hit, and there is still possibility for criticals when the user of
the attack is slower than the opponent. When a Pokemon uses Focus
Energy, however, it not only makes no changes to the critical
hit rate when the user is faster than the opponent, it removes any
chance of the user performing a critical hit when the opponent
is faster! This glitch is corrected in Pokemon Stadium, but in
pure RBY, avoid at all costs.
Haze
You actually don't have to completely avoid this move, but it
does have a hidden feature that deprives some of its usefulness.
As for eliminating all stat modifiers used so far in battle, it
does that just fine. However, if the opponent has a status
ailment like Freeze or Paralysis, that gets eliminated too!
Haze is still a recommended move for battling against Double Team or
Minimize users, but just keep in mind its hidden curse, and
don't try to remove your own status ailments by using Haze; it only
heals the opponent.
Substitute
Substitute really has no use in Game Boy RBY because all it does
is create a carbon copy of the user using 25% of its energy,
without providing any protection to the user itself. It doesn't
protect the user from any status ailments or stat reducers, and
basically all it does is waste a turn. Like Focus Energy,
however, Substitute finally gains those important abilities in
Pokemon Stadium.
Toxic
The way Toxic works when you Poison the opponent is it starts
taking a little bit of its health away; and that amount doubles
every turn, as long as the opponent stays put. However, if the
opponent switches and then comes back in later in the fight, the
Toxic effect has stopped! It's still Poisoned, but it only
takes a little bit of damage every turn now instead of increasing.
This makes whatever possibilities Toxic may have had as a useful
move non-existent.
Fissure, Guillotine, and Horn Drill
These one-hit KO moves have a few hidden maladies that make them
almost unusable except in rare cases. Similar to Counter, the
OHKOs only work against Normal and Fighting-type Pokemon. They
will always miss against any other type. Additionally, the
OHKOs will always miss when the user attacks second. Factor these
tidbits of information into the fact that even when you are
faster and the opponent is a Normal or Fighting-type, it still
only hits 29.3% of the time, it's best to leave these attacks
alone.
THE MISSINGNO. GLITCH
Of all glitches in Red/Blue/Yellow, this is perhaps the most
well-known. Nevertheless, many people still don't know the full
capabilities of this glitch; this section will explain basically
what happens and how to control it.
It's easy to activate the glitch itself. First, go to
Viridian City and talk to the old man directly south of Route 2,
the guy who talks about his coffee. When he asks you if you're
in a hurry, say no, and he'll catch a Weedle. From there, Fly
to Cinnabar Island and go the east coast. This coast is part land
and part water. Surf up and down along this coast, and you'll
run into some strange things! These include Missingno., 'M.,
and very high-leveled (over 100) random Pokemon. Exactly what you
encounter and at what levels depends upon your trainer's name.
Here's how it works:
The 3rd, 5th, and 7th letters of your name denote what
Pokemon you'll find on the Cinnabar patch, and the 2nd, 4th, and 6th
letters of your name specify what levels they'll be at. If you
remember, when choosing your name, there are also various
symbols you can choose from. Do not choose one of the symbols for the
3rd, 5th, and 7th letters, or else you encounter a glitched
trainer on the Cinnabar coast that can erase your cartridge! Symbols
are fine for the other three letters, however. This is the key for
what Pokemon appear according to the name letters (these include
both uppercase and lowercase):
A- Golduck
B- Hypno
C- Golbat
D- Mewtwo
E- Snorlax
F- Magikarp
G- Missingno.
H- Missingno.
I- Muk
J- Missingno.
K- Kingler
L- Cloyster
M- Missingno.
N- Electrode
O- Clefable
P- Weezing
Q- Persian
R- Marowak
S- Missingno.
T- Haunter
U- Abra
V- Alakazam
W- Pidgeotto
X- Pidgeot
Y- Starmie
Z- Bulbasaur
a- Missingno.
b- Missingno.
c- Missingno.
d- Ponyta
e- Rapidash
f- Rattata
g- Raticate
h- Nidorino
i- Nidorina
j- Geodude
k- Porygon
l- Aerodactyl
m- Missingno.
n- Magnemite
o- Missingno.
p- Missingno.
q- Charmander
r- Squirtle
s- Charmeleon
t- Wartortle
u- Charizard
v- Missingno.
w- Missingno.
x- Missingno.
y- Missingno.
z- Oddish
And this is the key for the levels they will appear at:
A- 128
B- 129
C- 130
...
a- 160
b- 161
c- 162
...
space- 127
(- 154
)- 155
:- 156
;- 157
[- 158
]- 159
e- 186
'- 224
PK- 225
MN- 226
- 227
?- 230
!- 231
(m)- 239
money sign- 240
times sign- 241
.- 232/243
/- 243
,- 244
(f)- 243
1- 247
2- 248
3- 249
...
The more letters in your name, the more you control what
Pokemon appear on the Cinnabar coast. In addition, you will
also encounter wild Pokemon of the same species and level of the last
place you were had that had wild Pokemon. If you didn't
activate the glitch, those are the only Pokemon that appear on the coast.
When you encounter Missingno. or 'M in battle, your screen
freezes for a second, then it appears as a blocky glitched
object. If you run away from it, check your items list. If the
sixth item on your list is a quantity object (Rare Candy, Hyper
Potion, Master Ball), you'll find it has a glitched number next
to it. You now have over 100 of that object! You can try
capturing a Missingno., but don't try capturing an 'M; it will
seriously mess up your cartridge. After leveling up Missingno.
it evolves into a Kangaskhan. If you run into a Pokemon over
level 100 and capture it (yes it is possible), if you battle
with it to gain any experience points, it reverts back to level 100
and stays there.
The Missingno. glitch has many uses. You can get over 100
Master Balls to make your collecting quest extremely easy (though
not much fun), get hundreds of Rare Candies to level up your
team to 100 really quickly, and capture exciting Pokemon like Mewtwo
and the three starters at extremely high levels. If you don't have a
Game Shark, of course, you have to start over to switch the Pokemon
that appear around, but if you do, check out the Game Shark Codes
part of this section.
THE S.S.ANNE TRUCK
There have been many rumors about a movable truck that appears
when you Surf around the S.S.Anne before it leaves, and that you
get Mew or another hidden Pokemon from moving it. There is a
truck, but it has absolutely no special features or hidden
Pokemon. There are a couple of ways to see it; use one of the
following methods:
1. Before the S.S.Anne leaves
The object is to get HM03:Surf before you board the S.S.Anne.
To do this, you have to hook up with someone else or use a
different Game Boy to trade a Pokemon that knows Cut over to your
version. Then you don't have to get on the ship, and you can progress
through the game until you get Surf and beat Koga. Then go back
to the S.S.Anne harbor. The ship should still be there as long
as you haven't talked to the captain, and you can explore around
the ship.
2. After the S.S.Anne leaves
You can still see the truck after the S.S.Anne leaves by using a
glitch, but you still have to have Surf. Head over to the
harbor, where the sailor that stops you from entering the ship
is. Stand on the tile one space northwest of him. Start
walking to the right and immediately press Start to bring up your menu.
Save, reset your game, and use Surf. Even though you're facing
right when you use Surf, you will automatically sail down on top
of the sailor and right past him to the ship!
The ship will be exactly the same as it was before, but you
can Surf to the right to take a look at the truck. You can't
move it or do anything to it, but it is there!
THE MEW GLITCH
There is a completely legitimate, non-Shark way to get Mew- two
Mews, in fact- and it has nothing to do with the S.S.Anne truck.
However, you must not have beaten the Cerulean City Gym or gone
up Nugget Bridge yet. Here is how to do it:
Head up Nugget Bridge. There is a trainer to the left in
the patch of grass you have to avoid for now. You have to catch
an Abra for its Teleport ability now; in Red/Blue you can find
it in the Route 24 or 25 right here, but in Yellow you have to go
see Bill first (avoiding the Youngster with the Slowpoke), then
head down to Route 5 and catch one there. After you capture it,
save your game, make sure you have some Poke Balls, and go over
to where the trainer in the grass to the left of Nugget Bridge
is but do not challenge him yet.
Stand directly to the north of the trainer so he's out of
your vision range. Walk south, then before the ! appears over
his head, press start to get to the menu. Use Teleport to get
back to the Cerulean Poke Center, and if you've done it
correctly your buttons should not work right now. Without talking to
anyone, enter the Cerulean Gym and battle the Swimmer. After
you defeat him, go back to the Nugget Bridge and start walking up
it. Your menu will come up by itself this time! Press B to exit and
you'll automatically enter a battle with a level 7 Mew. Catch
it and save your game.
To get a second Mew, make your way through Route 25,
avoiding all the battles you can until you get to the Youngster
facing up and the trainer in the grass to the left. Walk to the
trainer in the grass, again bringing up the menu before the !
appears, and Teleport back to the Cerulean Poke Center. Again,
your buttons will not work now. Head back to the Youngster.
Stand directly north of him so he's out of your vision range,
then go down and he should walk up to you. After the battle,
Teleport to Cerulean again, and head back up Nugget Bridge. The
menu should pop up again, and you can get another Mew!
THE DITTO GLITCH
This is another very useful glitch that allows the capturing of
any Pokemon, even Mew, without a Game Shark. It uses the same
Teleport trick as the aforementioned Mew glitch, but is a little
more flexible.
To begin with, you need to decide which Pokemon you want to
get using this glitch. What Pokemon you will fight depends upon
the Special stat of your Pokemon (or the Special stat + 256):
1- Rhydon
2- Kangaskhan
3- Nidoran(m)
4- Clefairy
5- Spearow
6- Voltorb
7- Nidoking
8- Slowbro
9- Ivysaur
10- Exeggutor
11- Lickitung
12- Exeggcute
13- Grimer
14- Gengar
15- Nidoran(f)
16- Nidoqueen
17- Cubone
18- Rhyhorn
19- Lapras
20- Arcanine
21- Mew
22- Gyarados
23- Shellder
24- Tentacool
25- Gastly
26- Scyther
27- Blastoise
29- Pinsir
30- Tangela
33- Growlithe
34- Onix
35- Fearow
36- Pidgey
37- Slowpoke
38- Kadabra
39- Graveler
40- Chansey
41- Machoke
42- Mr. Mime
43- Hitmonlee
44- Hitmonchan
45- Arbok
46- Parasect
47- Psyduck
48- Drowzee
49- Golem
51- Magmar
52- Mankey
53- Electabuzz
54- Magneton
55- Koffing
56- Seel
59- Diglett
60- Tauros
64- Farfetch'd
65- Venonat
66- Dragonite
70- Doduo
71- Poliwag
72- Jynx
73- Moltres
74- Articuno
75- Zapdos
76- Ditto
77- Meowth
78- Krabby
82- Vulpix
83- Ninetales
84- Pikachu
85- Raichu
88- Dratini
89- Dragonair
90- Kabuto
91- Kabutops
92- Horsea
93- Seadra
96- Sandshrew
97- Sandslash
98- Omanyte
99- Omastar
100- Jigglypuff
101- Wigglytuff
102- Eevee
103- Flareon
104- Jolteon
105- Vaporeon
106- Machop
107- Zubat
108- Ekans
109- Paras
110- Poliwhirl
111- Poliwrath
112- Weedle
113- Kakuna
114- Beedrill
116- Dodrio
117- Primeape
118- Dugtrio
119- Venomoth
120- Dewgong
123- Caterpie
124- Metapod
125- Butterfree
126- Machamp
128- Golduck
129- Hypno
130- Golbat
131- Mewtwo
132- Snorlax
133- Magikarp
136- Muk
138- Kingler
139- Cloyster
141- Electrode
142- Clefable
143- Weezing
144- Persian
145- Marowak
147- Haunter
148- Abra
149- Alakazam
150- Pidgeotto
151- Pidgeot
152- Starmie
153- Bulbasaur
154- Venusaur
155- Tentacruel
157- Goldeen
158- Seaking
163- Ponyta
164- Rapidash
165- Rattata
166- Raticate
167- Nidorino
168- Nidorina
169- Geodude
170- Porygon
171- Aerodactyl
173- Magnemite
176- Charmander
177- Squirtle
178- Charmeleon
179- Wartortle
180- Charizard
185- Oddish
186- Gloom
187- Vileplume
188- Bellsprout
189- Weepinbell
190- Victreebel
So, for instance, if you wanted to catch a Vaporeon you
would have to have a Pokemon with a Special of either 105 or
361. Here is how to perform the glitch itself:
As you did with the Mew Glitch above, perform the Teleport
trick on a trainer that comes into your view as you walk towards
them, before the ! appears. Teleport to Fuchsia City oranywhere
near wild Dittos are at, and battle one. Put the Pokemon with
the Special stat you want to use in front so the Ditto Transforms
into that Pokemon. After it does so, run or knock it out.
Now go back to one of the points that starts the
glitch; the Nugget Bridge is the most obvious one. You should
encounter the Pokemon that Ditto trasformed into.
GLITCH CITY
This is a fun glitch, but it doesn't have any practical
purposes. It's pretty easy to activate:
First, head to the Safari Zone. Pay the $500 to enter the
park, and after you enter, leave. When the man asks you if
you're leaving early, choose No, and you'll go back in the park.
Do the same thing over again. After the second time you re-
enter, save you game. Restart your file, then leave the park.
This time the man shouldn't say anything. Walk down and he'll
ask you if you want to join the hunt. Choose No and then exit
the house to the south.
After you exit, Fly to Cinnabar Island and Surf up and down
the east Cinnabar coast. After 500 steps (the same amount of
steps you have in the Safari Zone), the PA will call you and
you'll be transported back to the top of the Safari entrance
house! Exit to the south again, and you will be in Glitch City.
You will see a lot of random tile spaces, and any number of odd
weird things could happen as you walk around. Be sure not to
save while in Glitch City or it could mess up your file. To
exit, simply reset or Fly to another city.
If, instead of going to Cinnabar Island you went to a
different city, the PA will still call you after you walk 500
steps, but you won't enter Glitch City. A random strange effect
may occur (music stops, appear in someone's house), but that's
it.
THE BOX TRICK
When you deposit a Pokemon in one of the PC boxes and then
withdraw it, the game recalculates that Pokemon's stats, adding
stat experience and DVs to the previous total. This trick is
required for using the Game Shark stat experience codes, and is
explained in fuller detail in section D.
STONLESS EVOLUTION
If you have a Pokemon with a stone evolution, and you don't
have/want a stone, you can still evolve with this trick. It all
depends on who you have. First, put the Pokemon who you want to
evolve without a stone on the first slot on your belt. Then, put
these Pokemon on the 2nd slot depending on their hex value:
HEX PKMN Stone
0A...Exeggutor..Moon
20...Missingno..Fire
21...Growlithe..Thunder
22...Onix.......Water
2F...Psyduck....Leaf
After you do this, make the Pokemon on the first slot gain a
level, and it should evolve.
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D. Battle Strategy Guide
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1. Competitive Battling Basics
Okay, so you've beaten Red/Blue/Yellow, collected a good
amount of the Pokemon, and are wondering what else there is to
do in this game. Well, you're about to find out: Welcome to the
world of competitive battling!
The first part of this section will list a lot of the
basics that every Pokemon battler should know. Make sure to read
through all of these if you're still a new trainer.
- Special over physical
In Red/Blue/Yellow, you should notice that there are only
five stats: HP, Attack, Defense, Speed, and Special, with no
differentiation between Special Attack and Special Defense.
Instead, the Special stat is weighed in for both that Pokemon's
offense and defense, giving it an advantage over a Pokemon with
high stats in just normal Attack and/or Defense. Thus, special
normally predominates over physical in the RBY world. The list
of physical Pokemon that can stand up well to special Pokemon
are few, but they are out there.
- Which types to consider and which not to:
Psychic is the dominant type of Red/Blue/Yellow. It has
only one type weakness, which is Bug- and that happens to be the
least-used type. Most Psychic-type Pokemon have a strong
Special stat to work off of, and there are several very useful dual-
type Psychic Pokemon who can use their other type to their advantage.
Always consider which Psychic type(s) you'll use on your team
before any other, since they will most likely become the
backbone of your team.
After Psychic, choosing an Electric and Ice type is next
important. No Pokemon can resist both Electric and Ice, so it's
obvious why they should be part of any team. Ground is the only
type that can stop Electric, which gives the Electric-types
great consistency with both their attacks and Paralysis enforcement.
There are no mono-Ice types, but most of the few that are out
there are good choices. If you don't use an Ice-type, at least
be sure to include an Ice-type attack or two on your team. The
Freezing ability of Ice attacks surpasses all other status
afflictions.
As for the other Special types, most of them have limited
use. Many Grass types have a secondary Poison type, giving them
Psychic, Ground, Fire, Flying, and Ice weaknesses. Fire types
are very limited in their offensive use because they are only
effective against Grass (and Ice, but it's paired with Water
most of the time), and Grass-types aren't used very often anyway.
All the mono Water-types are outdone by the dual types, especially
when Psychic or Ice is that secondary type. Most teams also
include a Normal-type to fill in a missing space in their team.
There are both good offensive and defensive Normal types to
choose from.
For the physical side of the spectrum, things are even more
limited. Fighting and Poison-types are almost completely
discarded because of the Psychic weakness, and both the sole
Ghost and Dragon-types of RBY have drastic problems that keep
them from being used too often. Nevertheless, a Ground-type of
some sort is almost required in a team for the sole reason of
staving off Electric types. Unfortunately they have weaknesses
to two of the most common attack types (Water and Ice) so bring
them out only when necessary.
To see specifically which Pokemon are good options, study
the Individual Pokemon Analysis of this section later on.
- The roles of each team member
There are three general roles each Pokemon on a team
fulfills: Sweeper, Annoyer, and Tank. The Sweeper is primarily
an attacker. There may be a move slot devoted to a one or two
turn preparation move, but not unless the user has good
defensive stats. A Sweeper can be special or physical; but in RBY,
it's special most of the time (see above for why). Occasionally you
might see a Mixed Sweeper; that is, a sweeper with both special
and physical attacks, but generally it's better to focus on
aspect or the other. Most teams have two or three Special
Sweepers and one Physical Sweeper.
Annoyers aren't seen as often in RBY as in succeeding
games, mostly because Grass and Poison-types aren't used much. Their
goal is to inflict status impairments on the opponent like
paralysis or sleep and disrupt their ability to attack. Tanks
are defensive Pokemon, normally with high HP and defensive
stats. Tanks usually take a long time to build their defenses up while
their opponent wastes PP, and then they attack their opponent's
weaknesses. Every good team should have at least one or two
Tanks to round out the defensive side of the team, and an
Annoyer for status inflictions like sleep or paralysis or for utility
purposes like Haze.
- Moves to use and moves to not use (offense):
First of all you should know what STAB is. It stands for
Same-Type-Attack-Boost, which means that when a Pokemon uses an
attack that is the same type as one of its own (i.e., a
Water/Ice-type using Surf or a Ground-type using Earthquake) it
gets a 1.5x attack boost. Most Pokemon should have one of their
attacks have a STAB bonus.
These are the attacking moves you'll be seeing used most
often:
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam
Blizzard
Surf
Razor Leaf
Flamethrower
Fire Blast
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Body Slam
Drill Peck
These moves are, for the most part, very consistent and
deal respectable damage. Typically a balanced team contains most, if
not all, of these moves. Where beginners tend to falter is in
choosing super-powerful but lower-accuracy attacks (Thunder,
Blizzard, Hydro Pump, Solarbeam, Fire Blast) over less-powerful
but more consistent attacks (Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Surf, Razor
Leaf, Flamethrower). While Blizzard and Fire Blast are not bad
choices because of decent accuracy, Thunder, Hydro Pump, and
especially Solarbeam aren't worth taking the risk of trying.
Many beginners tend to choose Dig or Fly over Earthquake
and Drill Peck. The fact is, using Dig or Fly completely gives away
what your next move will be. This gives your opponent a chance
to switch out and bring in something resistant (or immune) to
your attack. Always choose the single-turn Earthquake and Drill
Peck over the other two. Additionally sometimes beginners
choose multi-turn attacks like Fire Spin and Clamp. Again, there is no
way of stopping the opponent from switching and ruining your
attack.
This is a little bit more obvious, but never ever put more
than one attacking move of the same type on a single Pokemon.
Doing this makes your Pokemon lose diversity, which means less
of your moves will be effective against the opponent.
And now for status inflictions: Ice Beam and Blizzard are
great attacks because they allow a small possibility of the
opponent to be Frozen and completely helpless. Aside from that,
some trainers like to use their Electric Pokemon to quickly
Thunder Wave and give themselves a Speed advantage (not a bad
strategy). Sleep is seen a lot less often, because only Grass
users can perform reasonably reliable sleep attacks. And don't
ever think about using Poison! Taking away a tiny percentage of
the opponent's health every turn is nothing in comparison with
normal, powerful attacks. Even Toxic is useless, because if the
opponent switches, the effects of Toxic are lost and the damage
rate doesn't increase any more.
- Moves to use and moves to not use (defense):
Defensive moves generally consist of raising your Pokemon's
own stats so that it becomes more powerful for the duration of
the battle. Don't be afraid to spend a turn building defense!
Many beginners tend to rush and only use attacking moves from
the start to the end, and that usually doesn't work out too well.
Now of course, for Pokemon that have low defensive stats but
high attacking stats in the first place, maybe they can't afford to
spend a turn to up their stats lest get crushed by the opponent.
Most Pokemon, however, can take their time. And don't forget
that no stat can be increased beyond 999 at any time.
Amnesia is RBY's best defensive move, because it strongly
raises up the user's Special, which amounts for both offense and
defense. Generally, if a high-Special Pokemon can get Amnesia,
it should hang on to that move for dear life. Barrier is
typically a better move than Light Screen or Reflect because you
can use Barrier multiple times to up the Defense stat even more.
Double Team and Minimize are a common moves with Annoyers and
Tanks, and raising a unit's Evasion modifier very high is a
cheap way to make your opponent very frustrated. Substitute is a
handy move that prevents the user from being inflicted with a
status condition until the substitute is knocked out; useful if
you can't access Haze. Just don't use it in handheld battles or
else it won't work properly (see section C.)
For the few physical attackers out there, Swords Dance is
the move they should consider. Screech, even though it severely
lowers the opponent's Defense, only affects the one Pokemon and
you have to use it over and over for each opponent. Swords
Dance raises the user's Attack instead of affecting the opponent.
As for healing moves, Recover is a valuable choice for
those few Pokemon that do get it. Rest, however, only works on
Pokemon that you know can survive a few hits while Asleep. Comboing
Minimize and Double Team with Rest is a great strategy for Tanks
that can hold out long enough to get their Evasion modifiers way
up. Remember, however, if the opponent shows up with Haze, all
those modifiers could be erased!
- Base Stats, DVs, and EVs:
In order to survive in the advanced Pokemon world, there
are a few terms you need to be familiar with that have to do with
raising Pokemon. Let's begin with Base Stats. Every Pokemon
species has a number between 0 and 256 that determines each
stat: HP, Attack, Defense, Speed, and Special. These numbers are
unchanging; every Zubat has base 45 Attack, every Lapras, has
base 85 Special, every Chansey has base 250 HP, etc. If you sum
up several Pokemon's Base Stats, then you can get a general idea
of how powerful each species is. This is the reason that, no
matter how lovingly you care for a weak Pokemon like Farfetch'd,
it'll never have stats to compare with the average strong
Pokemon like Tauros. The Base Stats are listed as the first number in
the Stats for every Pokemon in the section below.
DVs are determinant values, a random number between 0 and
15 assigned to each stat when you first catch a Pokemon. The
higher the number, the stronger the stat is. The best possible DVs
that a Pokemon can have are 15 for every stat, and only then is
it possible for that Pokemon to have maximum stats (the second
number in the Stats in the section below). A Pokemon with a DV
of 11 in Attack will be naturally stronger than another Pokemon
of the same species with a DV of 5. The average is about 7 or 8
for each stat. DVs cannot be changed once they are determined.
Every level of DV represents 2 points in a stat. Thus a Pokemon
with 10 DVs in every stat and is completely EV trained (see
below) will have stats 10 less than the maximum possible stats
for its species at level 100. A fully EV-trained Pokemon with a
DV of 0 in the Speed stat will have 30 fewer stats than the
maximum Speed stat at level 100. These can also be seen referred to
as IVs, or independent values.
Finally, the EVs, or experience values. This is the most
important part of raising a Pokemon; even a Pokemon which has
poor DVs can end up with some pretty impressive stats if well
EV-trained. Every Pokemon gains stats by simply leveling up, but
in addition to that, the Pokemon gains additional stat points
through EVs. Each Pokemon is assigned five experience banks-
one to every stat. Whenever your Pokemon defeats a wild or trained
Pokemon in battle, the Base Stats of the defeated Pokemon are
deposited into each corresponding experience bank. These stat
experience points gained are completely different from the
normal experience points you see your Pokemon gain on-screen. Each
experience bank has a maximum of 63,002 points; about 1,000 for
each stat. This means that, for example, for every 1,000 Base
Defense stats of defeated Pokemon, there is one extra EV Defense
stat gained. Once those 63,002 points are used up and the 63 EV
stats are earned, the experience bank for that stat is full.
Ideally, you want your Pokemon to fill up each experience bank
for maximum stats. Fortunately these banks can be increased
even when the Pokemon is at level 100; you must use the Box Trick
described in Section C to see visible results, however. You can
speed up the EV training process considerably by using stat
increasers such as Protein, Iron, and Calcium. If a Pokemon's
experience bank has 25,599 or fewer points when you use a stat
increaser, it automatically adds 2,560-a lot of points for
little work. If it's over that amount, however, it won't do anything.
This is why it's best to begin your training of a new level 2
Pokemon by feeding it stat increasers until it can't hold any
more-it's expensive, but it gets about 40% of the EV training
done right away. EVs can also be referred to as stat
experience, or stat points.
- GSC's connection to RBY:
When RBY originally came out, battlers were restricted to
only using the moves found on the original cartridges. When
Gold and Silver came along and time travel between generations became
possible, however, suddenly a wealth of new moves became
available to RBY gamers. The reason this happened is because
the original 151 Pokemon gained new moves in GSC that were
previously unattainable. Crystal is noted for contributing the three new
TMs Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower. Now of course,
moves that didn't exist in RBY can't be sent from GSC. But, for
example, Alakazam can learn Thunderpunch and Ice Punch in GSC
but not RBY. Since those moves appear in RBY, that Alakazam can be
traded through the time machine and those moves can be used in
RBY battles. The move repertoire of every Pokemon in RBY is
increased by the connection to GSC.
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2. Individual Pokemon Stats and Strategy
Now that you have a basic understanding of what's expected
in a competitive team, study this section carefully. Every stat
and piece of information of all 151 Pokemon is presented here,
along with strategies and suggested movesets for each of the 81
final evolutions (which are the only Pokemon you should consider
battling with). In RBY-only battles, only the naturally learned
moves and the ones available by TMs or HMs are allowed; however,
most retro battling allows for the use of tradeback moves from
Gold/Silver/Crystal and the Surfing Pikachu/Amnesia Psyduck from
Stadium. See section C for the complete list of Pokemon and
their locations.
Since Pokemon evolved by stones do not learn any more
natural moves in most cases, the Learned Moves sections of those
Pokemon will include only their default moves and learned moves
specific to that evolution (if any).
KEY:
Pokedex number and name of Pokemon
Pokemon type
Evolution (if any)
Rate of Growth (slow, fading, moderate, or fast)
Pokedex Information
Base Stats/Max Stats
Moves learned by experience
Moves learned by TMs/HMs
Moves learned from Gold/Silver/Crystal Tradeback
Moves learned from Pokemon Stadium
Strategy (final evolutions)
#001: Bulbasaur
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Bulbasaur -> Ivysaur at level 16
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight- 15 lbs; A strange seed was planted on its
back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokemon.
Stats:
HP- 45/293; At- 49/196; Df- 49/196; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Growl- default
Leech Seed- level 7
Vine Whip- level 13
Poisonpowder- level 20
Razor Leaf- level 27
Growth- level 34
Sleep Powder- level 41
Solarbeam- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Flash
Headbutt
Light Screen
Petal Dance
Razor Wind
Roar
Rock Throw
-Stadium-
#002: Ivysaur
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Ivysaur -> Venusaur at level 32
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight: 29 lbs.; When the bulb on its back grows
large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 62/222; Df- 63/224; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Growl- default
Leech Seed- level 7
Vine Whip- level 13
Poisonpowder- level 22
Razor Leaf- level 30
Growth- level 38
Sleep Powder- level 46
Solarbeam- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Flash
Headbutt
Light Screen
Petal Dance
Razor Wind
Roar
Rock Throw
-Stadium-
#003: Venusaur
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 7"; Weight- 221 lbs.; The plant blooms when it is
absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At: 82/262; Df: 83/264; Sd: 80/258; Sc: 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Growl- default
Leech Seed- level 7
Vine Whip- level 13
Poisonpowder- level 22
Razor Leaf- level 30
Growth- level 43
Sleep Powder- level 55
Solarbeam- level 65
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Flash
Headbutt
Light Screen
Petal Dance
Razor Wind
Roar
Rock Throw
-Stadium-
Strategy: Of all the Pokemon that are Psychic-weak, Venusaur is
one of the best. You get your choice of which status
inflictions to use with either Sleep Powder or Body Slam (chance for
Paralysis + damage). Leech Seed is a viable option to as a
filler, but use Swords Dance instead if you're preparing for
Body Slam. Venusuar doesn't have a lot of versatility as far as
attacking goes, but Annoyers aren't meant to have versatility;
they are meant to have good status attacks, which Venusaur does.
Razor Leaf does decent damage, and is always a better option
than the two-turn Solarbeam.
Overall you may consider Venusaur's five major weaknesses a
little too much, but it's one of the best options as an Annoyer.
In Stadium battles, Annoyers and Tanks tend to use Substitute to
help out the stalling effect. Use it sparingly if you wish; but
always be cautious, especially around Psychic-types.
-Recommended Movesets-
Venusaur (Annoyer):
Razor Leaf
Sleep Powder
Substitute
Leech Seed
Venusaur (Physical Sweeper):
Razor Leaf
Sleep Powder
Body Slam
Swords Dance
#004: Charmander
Type: Fire
Evolution: Charmander -> Charmeleon at level 16
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight- 19 lbs.; Obviously prefers hot places.
When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Stats:
HP- 39/281; At- 52/202; Df- 43/184; Sd- 65/228; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- default
Ember- level 9
Leer- level 15
Rage- level 22
Slash- level 30
Flamethrower- level 38
Fire Spin- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM03:Swords Dance
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Bite
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Roar
Rock Slide
-Stadium-
#005: Charmeleon
Type: Fire
Evolution: Charmeleon -> Charizard at level 36
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight: 42 lbs.; When it swings its burning tail,
it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Stats:
HP- 58/319; At- 64/226; Df- 58/214; Sd: 80/258; Sc: 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- default
Ember- level 9
Leer- level 15
Rage- level 24
Slash- level 33
Flamethrower- level 42
Fire Spin- level 51
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM03:Swords Dance
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Bite
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Roar
Rock Slide
-Stadium-
#006: Charizard
Type: Fire/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5'7"; Weight- 200 lbs.; Spits fire that is hot enough to
melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
Stats:
HP- 78/359; At- 84/266; Df- 78/254; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- default
Ember- level 9
Leer- level 15
Rage- level 24
Slash- level 36
Flamethrower- level 46
Fire Spin- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM03:Swords Dance
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM02:Fly (Y)
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Bite
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Roar
Rock Slide
Wing Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: As explained in part 1 of this section, Fire types in
general
have a limited role in RBY. Charizard attempts to make
up for it with a decent variety of moves, which it does have.
Earthquake and Rock Slide are both present, though it still
doesn't do much good against a Ground/Rock type because they can
take
down Charizard faster. It's one of the few Fire-types to
get good physical attacks, so it could possibly take the role of
Physical Sweeper.
You could try Swords Dance to power up Charizard's attack
for a physical sweep, but its low staying power makes this a
pretty sour option. Kamikaze physical attacks with a Fire Blast
or Flamethrower attack here and there is the best way to make
this Pokemon useful.
-Recommended Moveset-
Charizard (Physical Sweeper):
Fire Blast/Flamethrower
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Slash
#007: Squirtle
Type: Water
Evolution: Squirtle -> Wartortle at level 16
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 20 lbs.; After birth, its back swells nad
hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Stats:
HP- 44/291; At- 48/194; Df- 65/228; Sd- 43/184; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Tail Whip- default
Bubble- level 8
Water Gun- level 15
Bite- level 22
Withdraw- level 28
Skull Bash- level 35
Hydro Pump- level 42
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Defense Curl
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Mist
Roar
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#008: Wartortle
Type: Water
Evolution: Wartortle -> Blastoise at level 36
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 50 lbs.; Often hides in water to stalk
unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain
balance.
Stats:
HP- 59/321; At- 63/224; Df- 80/258; Sd- 58/214; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Tail Whip- default
Bubble- level 8
Water Gun- level 15
Bite- level 24
Withdraw- level 31
Skull Bash- level 39
Hydro Pump- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Defense Curl
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Mist
Roar
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#009: Blastoise
Type: Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 189 lbs.; A brutal Pokemon with
pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high
speed tackles.
Stats:
HP- 79/361; At- 83/264; Df- 100/298; Sd- 78/254; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Tail Whip- default
Bubble- level 8
Water Gun- level 15
Bite- level 24
Withdraw- level 31
Skull Bash- level 42
Hydro Pump- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Defense Curl
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Mist
Roar
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: There are many, many Water types to choose from, and
unfortunately most of the mono Water types are inferior to the
dual types. Blastoise is no exception. The Special isn't
enough to ward off enemies with Surf and Ice Beam, and Earthquake runs
off a low Attack stat too. This produces a good lesson: Just
because a Pokemon can learn moves that are strong against both
its weak types (Grass and Electric in this case) doesn't mean it
will necessarily do a lot against them.
-Recommended Moveset-
Blastoise (Special Sweeper):
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Substitute
Earthquake
#010: Caterpie
Type: Bug
Evolution: Caterpie -> Metapod at level 7
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight: 6 lbs.; Its short feet are tipped with
suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Stats:
HP- 45/293; At- 30/158; Df- 35/168; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 20/138
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
String Shot- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
#011: Metapod
Type: Bug
Evolution: Metapod -> Butterfree at level 10
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight: 22 lbs.; This Pokemon is vulnerable to
attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 20/138; Df- 55/208; Sd- 30/158; Sc- 25/148
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default (evolved from Caterpie)
String Shot- default (evolved from Caterpie)
Harden- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
#012: Butterfree
Type: Bug/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 71 lbs.; In battle, it flaps its wings at
high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 45/188; Df- 50/198; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default (evolved from Caterpie)
String Shot- default (evolved from Caterpie)
Harden- default (evolved from Caterpie or Metapod)
Confusion- level 12 (R/B), level 10 (Y)
Poisonpowder- level 15 (R/B), level 13 (Y)
Stun Spore- level 16 (R/B), level 14 (Y)
Sleep Powder- level 17 (R/B), level 15 (Y)
Supersonic- level 21 (R/B), level 18 (Y)
Whirlwind- level 26 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Gust- level 28 (Y)
Psybeam- level 32 (R/B), level 34 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash (Y)
-GSC Moves-
Gust
-Stadium-
Strategy: You can't expect a Bug-type that evolves into its
final form at level 10 to be very useful in competitive battling, and
it isn't. Butterfree is built to be an Annoyer, but with
Defense maxing out at 198 and not much Speed worth mentioning, it'll
almost never stay around long enough. The best you can do is to
hope you can survive a turn to use Sleep Powder, then spam
Double Team. Even then, with Psychic and Solarbeam, Butterfree is one
of the worst Annoyer choices. Leave it alone and check out the few
worthy Grass types instead.
-Recommended Moveset-
Butterfree (Annoyer):
Psychic
Sleep Powder
Double Team
Solarbeam
#013: Weedle
Type: Bug/Poison
Evolution: Weedle -> Kakuna at level 7
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight: 7 lbs.; Often found in forests, eating
leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
Stats:
HP- 45/293; At- 35/168; Df- 30/158; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 20/138
-Learned Moves-
Poison Sting- default
String Shot- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
#014: Kakuna
Type: Bug/Poison
Evolution: Kakuna -> Beedrill at level 10
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight: 22 lbs.; Almost incapable of moving, this
Pokemon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Stats:
HP- 45/293; At- 25/148; Df- 50/198; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 25/148
-Learned Moves-
Poison Sting- default (evolved from Weedle)
String Shot- default (evolved from Weedle)
Harden- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
#015: Beedrill
Type: Bug/Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 65 lbs.; Flies at high speed and attacks
using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 80/258; Df- 40/178; Sd- 75/248; Sc- 45/188
-Learned Moves-
Poison Sting- default (evolved from Weedle)
String Shot- default (evolved from Weedle)
Harden- default (evolved from Weedle or Kakuna)
Fury Attack- level 12
Focus Energy- level 16
Twineedle- level 20
Rage- level 25
Pin Missile- level 30
Agility- level 35
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
Strategy: Looking at the offensive side of Beedrill, you could
say that the unique Swords Dance + Twineedle combo could provide
a much-needed deterrent for Psychic-types. But with defenses
even more fragile than Butterfree, the chances of your opponent
letting you power up enough for an attack are slim to none.
Beedrill also doesn't have any status attacks to speak of
either, so it can't make any distractions. Beedrill is about as
as you
get with Bug-types, but still pretty much unusable.
-Recommended Moveset-
Beedrill (Physical Sweeper):
Twineedle
Hyper Beam
Swords Dance
Reflect
#016: Pidgey
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Pidgey -> Pidgeotto at level 18
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 4 lbs.; A common sight in forests and
woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 45/188; Df- 40/178; Sd- 56/210; Sc- 35/168
-Learned Moves-
Gust- default
Sand-Attack- level 5
Quick Attack- level 12
Whirlwind- level 19
Wing Attack- level 28
Agility- level 36
Mirror Move- level 44
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Tackle
-Stadium-
#017: Pidgeotto
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Pidgeotto -> Pidgeot at level 36
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Very protective of its sprawling
territorial area, this Pokemon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Stats:
HP- 63/329; At- 60/218; Df- 55/208; Sd- 71/240; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Gust- default
Sand-Attack- level 5
Quick Attack- level 12
Whirlwind- level 21
Wing Attack- level 31
Agility- level 40
Mirror Move- level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Tackle
-Stadium-
#018: Pidgeot
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 87 lbs.; When hunting, it skims the
surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
Stats:
HP- 83/369; At- 80/258; Df- 75/248; Sd- 91/280; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Gust- default
Sand-Attack- level 5
Quick Attack- level 12
Whirlwind- level 19
Wing Attack- level 28
Agility- level 44
Mirror Move- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Tackle
-Stadium-
Strategy: Because Pidgeot is a Normal/Flying-type, it has to
compete against the other Normal/Flying types, and the
comparisons aren't good for it. Pidgeot does have decent
defensive stats, but it doesn't learn any moves to take
advantage of them; and almost all of its possible attacks have very
limited use. Mirror Move won't do much unless you happen to survive an
attack and then that attack is super-effective against the
opponent; it doesn't know Drill Peck, the one useful Flying
attack; Sand Attack only lowers Accuracy of individual
opponents; and the rest of its moves have obvious drawbacks. Ignore
Pidgeot and read on for better choices in the Normal/Flying category.
-Recommended Moveset-
Pidgeot (Physical Sweeper/Tank):
Double-Edge
Double Team
Reflect
Mirror Move
#019: Rattata
Type: Normal
Evolution: Rattata -> Raticate at level 20
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 8 lbs.; Bites anything when it attacks.
Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 56/210; Df- 35/168; Sd- 72/242; Sc- 25/148
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Tail Whip- default
Quick Attack- level 7
Hyper Fang- level 14
Focus Energy- level 23
Super Fang- level 34
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Bite
Counter
Defense Curl
Fury Swipes
Headbutt
Roar
Screech
-Stadium-
#020: Raticate
Type: Normal
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight- 41 lbs.; It uses its whiskers to maintain
balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
Stats:
HP- 55/313; At- 81/260; Df- 60/218; Sd- 97/292; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Tail Whip- default
Quick Attack- level 7
Hyper Fang- level 14
Focus Energy- level 27
Super Fang- level 41
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Bite
Counter
Defense Curl
Fury Swipes
Headbutt
Roar
Screech
-Stadium-
Strategy: Raticate has a couple interesting and unique methods
of attacking, which you may or may not want to try out. First of
all, Super Fang cuts the opponent's HP in half, without fail-
which makes for a great leadoff attack; after that, however,
Raticate has the problem of how to finish its opponent off.
Raticate doesn't learn Earthquake or Rock Slide to help its
physical endeavors and is stuck with Normal attacks. Keep a
Blizzard around for emergency situations, but don't rely on its
Special attacks- 198 Special is hardly enough to do damage
anyway.
Second, Raticate knows the weak-but-somewhat-useful Quick
Attack. Many times the opponent will just barely be alive, but
still have enough power to knock out your Raticate. Quick
Attack can help you finish off the opponent in a pinch. Like Pidgeot's
Mirror Move, there aren't a lot of situations where it'll come
in handy, but you may as well take the best it has to offer.
-Recommended Moveset-
Raticate (Physical Sweeper):
Super Fang
Double-Edge
Blizzard
Quick Attack
#021: Spearow
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Spearow -> Fearow at level 20
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 4 lbs.; Eats bugs in grassy areas. It
has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 60/218; Df- 30/158; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 31/160
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Growl- default
Leer- level 9
Fury Attack- level 15
Mirror Move- level 22
Drill Peck- level 29
Agility- level 36
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Quick Attack
Tri Attack
-Stadium-
#022: Fearow
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 84 lbs.; With its huge and magnificent
wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 90/278; Df- 65/228; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 61/220
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Growl- default
Leer- level 9
Fury Attack- level 15
Mirror Move- level 25
Drill Peck- level 34
Agility- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Quick Attack
Tri Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unlike Pidgeot, Fearow does get the one good Flying
attack (Drill Peck) and has good Physical Sweeper stats.
However, Dodrio outdoes it in Attack, Defense, and Special
stats, and is every bit as good as Fearow in every other way. Thus,
there is no real point to using Fearow unless you want to give
the opponent an unnecessary advantage.
-Recommended Moveset-
Dodrio (Physical Sweeper)
Drill Peck
Double-Edge
Double Team
Substitute
#023: Ekans
Type: Poison
Evolution: Ekans -> Arbok at level 22
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 7"; Weight- 15 lbs.; Moves silently and stealthily.
Eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 60/218; Df- 44/186; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Wrap- default
Leer- default
Poison Sting- level 10
Bite- level 17
Glare- level 24
Screech- level 31
Acid- level 38
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Headbutt
Slam
-Stadium-
#024: Arbok
Type: Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 11' 6"; Weight- 143 lbs.; It is rumored that the
ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 85/268; Df- 69/236; Sd- 80/258; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Wrap- default
Leer- default
Poison Sting- level 10
Bite- level 17
Glare- level 27
Screech- level 36
Acid- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Headbutt
Slam
-Stadium-
Strategy: As you should know by now, Poison-types should not be
considered at all unless they are paired with another type that
has a chance of doing something and the rest of your team is
very well balanced. Arbok is mono Poison, so there's no getting
around its huge Psychic or Ground weaknesses. Even with the
game's best physical attacks, there are always better Pokemon to
choose from that aren't weak to RBY's dominant type.
-Recommended Moveset-
Arbok (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Body Slam
Double Team
#025: Pikachu
Type: Electric
Evolution: Pikachu -> Raichu w/Thunder Stone
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 13 lbs.; When several of these Pokemon
gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 55/208; Df- 30/158; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Thundershock- default
Growl- default
Tail Whip- level 6 (Y)
Thunder Wave- level 9 (R/B), level 8 (Y)
Quick Attack- level 16 (R/B), level 11 (Y)
Double Team- level 15 (Y)
Slam- level 20 (Y)
Swift- level 26 (R/B)
Thunderbolt- level 26 (Y)
Agility- level 33
Thunder- level 43 (R/B), level 41 (Y)
Light Screen- level 50 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Dizzy Punch
Doubleslap
Headbutt
Petal Dance
Sing
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Surf
#026: Raichu
Type: Electric
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Its long tail serves as a ground
to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 90/278; Df- 55/208; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 90/278
-Learned Moves-
Thundershock- default
Growl- default
Thunder Wave- default (wild Raichu)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Dizzy Punch
Doubleslap
Headbutt
Petal Dance
Sing
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Surf
Strategy: What makes Raichu a possible alternative from the
other Electric types is its Surf ability, obtained through the Surfing
Pikachu Stadium event. This gives Raichu a great counter to
Ground-types. Unfortunately, its poor Defense makes it an iffy
choice; Raichu won't last as long out in the field of battle as
Zapdos or Electabuzz. Still, it's worth a try.
Electric types are known for their consistent paralyzing
abilities. Thunder Wave should almost always occupy a slot for
your Electric-types; it gives them an immediate advantage over
their opponents. Thunderbolt should always be a given as an
attack.
-Recommended Moveset-
Raichu (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Surf
Seismic Toss
Thunder Wave
#027: Sandshrew
Type: Ground
Evolution: Sandshrew -> Sandslash at level 22
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight- 26 lbs.; Burrows deep underground in arid
locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 75/248; Df- 85/268; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 30/158
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Sand-Attack- level 10
Slash- level 17
Poison Sting- level level 24
Swift- level 31
Fury Swipes- level 38
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Counter
Defense Curl
Headbutt
-Stadium-
#028: Sandslash
Type: Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 65 lbs.; Curls up into a spiny ball when
threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Stats:
HP- 75/353; At- 100/298; Df- 110/318; Sd- 65/228; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Sand-Attack- level 10
Slash- level 17
Poison Sting- level level 27
Swift- level 36
Fury Swipes- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Counter
Defense Curl
Headbutt
-Stadium-
Strategy: Sandslash is a good, dependable mono Ground-type. Its
Speed is above-average for Pokemon in its type category, it
doesn't have the quadruple weaknesses of Rock-types, and solid
Attack and Defense stats. It's easy to go all out on the
offensive with Earthquake + Rock Slide (with Swords Dance to
beef up the Attack even more), and you could also add in Swift as a
filler to stop Double Team users.
Sandslash, with its great Defense, makes a good physical
sponge when facing a Physical Sweeper. Granted, you won't be
facing off against too many of them, but when it when it
happens, keep Sandslash for backup. Rhydon can get the defensive
job done as well, but it has quadruple weaknesses.
-Recommended Moveset-
Sandslash (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Swift/Double Team
Swords Dance
#029: Nidoran(f)
Type: Poison
Evolution: Nidoran (f) -> Nidorina at level 16
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 15 lbs.; Although small, its venomous
barbs render this Pokemon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
Stats: HP- 55/313; At- 47/192; Df- 52/202; Sd- 41/180; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Growl- default
Tackle- default
Scratch- level 8
Poison Sting- level 14 (R/B), level 17 (Y)
Tail Whip- level 21 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Bite- level 29 (R/B), level 30 (Y)
Fury Swipes- level 36 (R/B), level 38 (Y)
Double Kick- level 43 (R/B), level 12 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Disable
Flamethrower
Focus Energy
Headbutt
Lovely Kiss
Roar
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#030: Nidorina
Type: Poison
Evolution: Nidorina -> Nidoqueen w/Moon Stone
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 44 lbs.; The female's horns develop
slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Stats:
HP- 70/343; At- 62/222; Df- 67/232; Sd- 56/210; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Growl- default
Tackle- default
Scratch- level 8
Poison Sting- level 14 (R/B), level 19 (Y)
Tail Whip- level 23 (R/B), level 27 (Y)
Bite- level 32 (R/B), level 36 (Y)
Fury Swipes- level 41 (R/B), level 46 (Y)
Double Kick- level 50 (R/B), level 12 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Disable
Flamethrower
Focus Energy
Headbutt
Lovely Kiss
Roar
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#031: Nidoqueen
Type: Poison/Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 132 lbs.; Its hard scales provide strong
protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 82/262; Df- 87/272; Sd- 76/250; Sc- 75/248
-Learned Moves-
Growl- default
Tackle- default
Body Slam- level 23
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Disable
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Focus Energy
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Lovely Kiss
Roar
Supersonic
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Even with the huge variety of attacks Nidoqueen has at
its disposal, it fails to be a competitive attacker because of
two key faults. First of all, it has weaknesses to Water, Ice,
Psychic, and Ground, but immunity to Electric. That's 4 out of
5 of the most-used attack types it's weak against. Second, its
Special and Attack stats just aren't enough to formulate a good
attacking Pokemon, and there's no real way to increase them in
battle. Hence Nidoqueen is not a good choice, but this doesn't
mean you shouldn't skip Nidoking; see below for why.
-Recommended Moveset-
Nidoqueen (Mixed Sweeper):
Blizzard
Thunderbolt
Earthquake
Rock Slide
#032: Nidoran(m)
Type: Poison
Evolution: Nidoran(m) -> Nidorino at level 16
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 20 lbs.; Stiffens its ears to sense
danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
Stats:
HP- 46/295; At- 57/212; Df- 40/178; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Leer- default
Tackle- default
Horn Attack- level 8
Poison Sting- level 14 (R/B), level 17 (Y)
Focus Energy- level 21 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Fury Attack- level 29 (R/B), level 30 (Y)
Horn Drill- level 36 (R/B), level 38 (Y)
Double Kick- level 43 (Y/B), level 12 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Confusion
Defense Curl
Disable
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Lovely Kiss
Roar
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#033: Nidorino
Type: Poison
Evolution: Nidorino -> Nidoking w/Moon Stone
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 11"; Weight- 43 lbs.; An aggressive Pokemon that is
quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Stats:
HP- 61/325; At- 72/242; Df- 57/212; Sd- 65/228; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Leer- default
Tackle- default
Horn Attack- level 8
Poison Sting- level 14 (R/B), level 19 (Y)
Focus Energy- level 23 (R/B), level 27 (Y)
Fury Attack- level 32 (R/B), level 36 (Y)
Horn Drill- level 41 (R/B), level 46 (Y)
Double Kick- level 50 (R/B), level 12 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Confusion
Defense Curl
Disable
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Lovely Kiss
Roar
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#034: Nidoking
Type: Poison/Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 7"; Weight- 137 lbs.; It uses its powerful tail in
battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Stats:
HP- 81/365; At- 92/282; Df- 77/252; Sd- 85/268; Sc- 75/248
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Horn Attack- default
Thrash- level 23
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Confusion
Defense Curl
Disable
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Lovely Kiss
Roar
Supersonic
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Despite having the same cascade of bad weaknesses that
Nidoqueen has, Nidoking is a respectable fighter. While
Nidoqueen had excelling stats in the comparatively useless HP
and Defense categories, Nidoking excels in the much more useful
Attack and Speed categories and it gets both Amnesia and Focus
Energy to power them up. Again, there will be many situations
where Nidoking will be at a disadvantage, but at least it has
the power to attempt to overcome it.
If you take the physical side, put on Focus Energy and
attack with Earthquake + Rock Slide. If you take the special
side (which is recommended), use Amnesia, Ice Beam or Blizzard,
and Thunderbolt. Fill in the last slot with an attack of the
opposite spectrum to even things out.
-Recommended Movesets-
Nidoking (Special Sweeper):
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Thunderbolt
Amnesia
Earthquake
Nidoking (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Focus Energy
Blizzard
#035: Clefairy
Type: Normal
Evolution: Clefairy -> Clefable w/Moon Stone
Rate of Growth: Fast
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight- 17 lbs.; Its magical and cute appeal has
many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Stats:
HP- 70/343; At- 45/188; Df- 48/194; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Growl- default
Sing- level 13
Doubleslap- level 18
Minimize- level 24
Metronome- level 31
Defense Curl- level 39
Light Screen- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Dizzy Punch
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Petal Dance
Splash
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#036: Clefable
Type: Normal
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fast
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 88 lbs.; A timid Pokemon that is rarely
seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 70/238; Df- 73/244; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 90/278
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Growl- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Dizzy Punch
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Petal Dance
Splash
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Clefable is a Normal-type with great special
potential: It can use Boltbeam (Thunderbolt +Ice Beam) and Psychic,
with Amnesia backing it. And unlike Wigglytuff, it can actually
throw around some serious damage with those moves. With the high HP
and overall defensive stats, Clefable can double as a Tank!
Unfortunately, Chansey is much better at surviving special
attacks, while Clefable could be dead in about half the time.
If you know you'll be playing an opponent with more physical
Pokemon, however, and you need a good all-around Special
Sweeper, Clefable is possibly a better option than Chansey or
Alakazam.
-Recommended Movesets-
Clefable (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Amnesia
Clefable (Tank):
Thunderbolt/Ice Beam
Amnesia
Minimize
Thunder Wave
#037: Vulpix
Type: Fire
Evolution: Vulpix -> Ninetales w/Fire Stone
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight- 22 lbs.; At the time of the birth, it has
just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Stats:
HP- 38/279; At- 41/180; Df- 40/178; Sd- 65/228; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Ember- default
Tail Whip- default
Quick Attack- level 16
Roar- level 21
Confuse Ray- level 28
Flamethrower- level 35
Fire Spin- level 42
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Disable
Headbutt
Hypnosis
-Stadium-
#038: Ninetales
Type: Fire
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 44 lbs.; Very smart and very vengeful.
Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000 year curse.
Stats:
HP- 73/349; At- 76/250; Df- 75/248; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Ember- default
Tail Whip- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Disable
Headbutt
Hypnosis
-Stadium-
Strategy: Many Fire types would be better if they could add in a
couple more powerful physical attacks like Earthquake and Rock
Slide, but Charizard is the only one so far to do so. Ninetales
is fast and delivers a powerful Fire Blast; besides that,
however, it can only try to put overlapping status afflictions
on the opponent with Confuse Ray, Body Slam and possibly Headbutt.
As such it is designated as an Annoyer Fire-type, which has
limited use.
-Recommended Moveset-
Ninetales (Annoyer):
Fire Blast
Confuse Ray
Body Slam
Headbutt
#039: Jigglypuff
Type: Normal
Evolution: Jigglypuff -> Wigglytuff w/Moon Stone
Rate of Growth: Fast
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 12 lbs.; When its huge eyes light up, it
sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep.
Stats:
HP- 115/433; At- 45/188; Df- 20/138; Sd- 20/138; Sc- 25/148
-Learned Moves-
Sing- default
Pound- level 9
Disable- level 14
Defense Curl- level 19
Doubleslap- level 24
Rest- level 29
Body Slam- level 34
Double-Edge- level 39
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Dream Eater
Dizzy Punch
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#040: Wigglytuff
Type: Normal
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fast
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 26 lbs.; The body is soft and rubbery.
When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Stats:
HP- 140/483; At- 70/238; Df- 45/188; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Sing- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Dream Eater
Dizzy Punch
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Wigglytuff has the same outstanding versatility of
Clefable and Chansey, but can't use them as well as either of
the two. Wigglytuff is not as good as Clefable as a Tank because of
no Amnesia; and its poor attacking stats make for less capable
offense. If you do decide to use one, be creative and put on
random moves you think will surprise the opponent. Otherwise go
with one of the better Normal-types.
-Recommended Moveset-
Wigglytuff (Mixed Sweeper):
Double-Edge
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Double Team
#041: Zubat
Type: Poison/Flying
Evolution: Zubat -> Golbat at level 22
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 17 lbs.; Forms colonies in perpetually
dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 45/188; Df- 35/158; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Leech Life- default
Screech- default
Supersonic- level 10
Bite- level 15
Confuse Ray- level 21
Wing Attack- level 28
Haze- level 36
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Gust
Quick Attack
-Stadium-
#042: Golbat
Type: Poison/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 121 lbs.; Once it strikes, it will not
stop draining energy from its victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Stats:
HP- 75/353; At- 80/258; Df- 70/238; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 75/248
-Learned Moves-
Leech Life- default
Screech- default
Supersonic- level 10
Bite- level 15
Confuse Ray- level 21
Wing Attack- level 32
Haze- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Gust
Quick Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Golbat is a result of a bad mix of stats and types.
It does have Haze and Confuse Ray; but Haze cancels out confusion
and Golbat doesn't have the defense nor the HP to be a Tank.
Plus it's weak to the game's three most often-used types:
Psychic, Electric, and Ice. The best you can do is to hope you
can confuse and DT (Double Team) enough to keep the enemy on its
toes for a while.
-Recommended Moveset-
Golbat (Annoyer):
Double-Edge
Confuse Ray
Double Team
Mega Drain
#042: Oddish
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Oddish -> Gloom at level 21
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 12 lbs.; During the day, it keeps its
face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds.
Stats- HP- 45/293; At- 50/198; Df- 55/208; Sd- 30/158; Sc- 75/248
-Learned Moves-
Absorb- default
Poisonpowder- level 15
Stun Spore- level 17
Sleep Powder- level 19
Acid- level 24
Petal Dance- level 33
Solarbeam- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Leech Seed
Razor Leaf
-Stadium-
#044: Gloom
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Gloom -> Vileplume w/Leaf Stone
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 19 lbs.; The fluid that oozes from its
mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 65/228; Df- 70/238; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Absorb- default
Poisonpowder- level 15
Stun Spore- level 17
Sleep Powder- level 19
Acid- level 28
Petal Dance- level 38
Solarbeam- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Leech Seed
Razor Leaf
-Stadium-
#045: Vileplume
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 41 lbs.; The larger its petals, the more
toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
Stats:
HP- 75/353; At- 80/258; Df- 85/268; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Absorb- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Leech Seed
Razor Leaf
-Stadium-
Strategy: In the small world of types like Fire and Grass that
aren't that useful, you should only consider using the best.
Vileplume is not one of the best; it is inferior to Venusaur in
stats, Razor Leaf doesn't hit for as many criticals with its
slow Speed, and that low Speed gives it its greatest disadvantage.
Petal Dance's self-confusion can be a hindrance as well.
Vileplume gets all of Venusaur's moves, but the latter is
ultimately more durable and versatile.
-Recommended Moveset-
Vileplume (Physical Sweeper/Annoyer):
Body Slam
Sleep Powder
Leech Seed
Swords Dance
#046: Paras
Type: Bug/Grass
Evolution: Paras -> Parasect at level 24
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 12 lbs.; Burrows to suck tree roots. The
mushrooms on its back grow by drawing in nutrients from the bug host.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 70/238; Df- 55/208; Sd- 25/148; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Stun Spore- level 13
Leech Life- level 20
Spore- level 27
Slash- level 34
Growth- level 41
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Counter
Light Screen
Poisonpowder
Psybeam
Screech
-Stadium-
#047: Parasect
Type: Bug/Grass
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 65 lbs.; A host-parasite pair in which
the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 95/288; Df- 80/258; Sd- 30/158; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Stun Spore- level 13
Leech Life- level 20
Spore- level 30
Slash- level 39
Growth- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Counter
Light Screen
Poisonpowder
Psybeam
Screech
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unlike Vileplume, Parasect has possibilities of
becoming an alternative to Venusaur in the Grass category.
Spore is probably the best status attack in the game (99.6% chance
of Sleep), and Parasect gets Slash and Swords Dance to back it up;
unfortunately, its terrible Speed means that Slash won't hit for
criticals very often and the Spore attack may be difficult to
execute. If you can manage to consistently time your attacks so
that the opponent stays asleep long enough for you to power up
Swords Dance, Parasect could become a powerhouse. Don't send it
in against Fire or Flying-types however; it has quadruple
weaknesses to both.
-Recommended Moveset-
Parasect (Physical Sweeper):
Slash
Spore
Mega Drain
Swords Dance
#048: Venonat
Type: Bug/Poison
Evolution: Venonat -> Venomoth at level 31
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Lives in the shadows of tall
trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 55/208; Df- 50/198; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Disable- default
Supersonic- level 11 (Y)
Confusion- level 19 (Y)
Poisonpowder- level 24 (R/B), level 22 (Y)
Leech Life- level 27
Stun Spore- level 30
Psybeam- level 35
Sleep Powder- level 38
Psychic- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport (Y)
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift (Y)
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength (Y)
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Screech
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#049: Venomoth
Type: Bug/Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 28 lbs.; The dust-like scales covering
its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Stats:
HP- 70/343; At- 65/228; Df- 60/218; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 90/278
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Disable- default
Supersonic- level 11 (Y)
Confusion- level 19 (Y)
Poisonpowder- level 24 (R/B), level 22 (Y)
Leech Life- level 27
Stun Spore- level 30
Psybeam- level 38
Sleep Powder- level 43
Psychic- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport (Y)
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift (Y)
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Gust
Screech
Supersonic
-Stadium-
Strategy: Venomoth is another fragile Bug-type, with poor
defensive stats and weaknesses to Psychic, Ground, Fire, Rock,
and Flying. It can learn Psychic, but that move is much better
put on a Psychic-type Pokemon and Venomoth gets no STAB support
on its moves anyway. It's fast, so it might be able to put the
opponent to sleep, but then the opponent could just switch to a
Pokemon faster than Venomoth. Parasect is the only part Bug-
type you should consider using.
-Recommended Moveset-
Venomoth (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Mega Drain
Sleep Powder
Substitute
#050: Diglett
Type: Ground
Evolution: Diglett -> Dugtrio at level 26
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 0' 8"; Weight- 2 lbs.; Lives about one yard underground
where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
Stats:
HP- 10/223; At- 55/208; Df- 25/148; Sd- 95/288; Sc- 45/188
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- level 15
Dig- level 19
Sand-Attack- level 24
Slash- level 31
Earthquake- level 40
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut (Y)
-GSC Moves-
Screech
Tri Attack
-Stadium-
#051: Dugtrio
Type: Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight- 72 lbs.; A team of Diglett triplets. It
triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 80/258; Df- 50/198; Sd- 120/338; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- level 15
Dig- level 19
Sand-Attack- level 24
Slash- level 35
Earthquake- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut (Y)
-GSC Moves-
Screech
Tri Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Dugtrio is an insanely fast Pokemon that also happens
to be one of the most fragile Pokemon of them all. The other
Ground types can't hit as fast, but with more power- and
infinitely more stability. Since Dugtrio likely won't ever be
able to OHKO an opponent even with critical Slash, and the
opponent almost always will, the only thing it's good for is
Fissure-spamming. And when a Pokemon is forced into OHKO
attacks as its only means for survival, it's not a great choice.
-Recommended Moveset-
Dugtrio (Physical Sweeper):
Fissure
Substitute
Earthquake
Rock Slide/Slash
#052: Meowth
Type: Normal
Evolution: Meowth -> Persian at level 28
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 9 lbs.; Adores circular objects. Wanders
the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 45/188; Df- 35/168; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- default
Bite- level 12
Pay Day- level 17
Screech- level 24
Fury Swipes- level 33
Slash- level 44
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM16:Pay Day
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Defense Curl
Dream Eater
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Roar
-Stadium-
#053: Persian
Type: Normal
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 71 lbs.; Although its fur has many
admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 70/238; Df- 60/218; Sd- 115/328; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Growl- default
Bite- level 12
Pay Day- level 17
Screech- level 24
Fury Swipes- level 37
Slash- level 51
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Defense Curl
Dream Eater
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Roar
-Stadium-
Strategy: Persian is a great example of a Mixed Sweeper that
works well. With its 328 Speed, Slash will nearly always be a
critical hit, and together with STAB produces a ton of power.
Additionally it can learn Amnesia with GSC, so that makes for a
powerful Thunderbolt attack as well. If you're scared of
possible Rock-types, you can throw on Bubblebeam too; its
staying power isn't the best, so putting on Double Team is risky.
-Recommended Moveset-
Persian (Mixed Sweeper):
Slash
Thunderbolt
Bubblebeam
Amnesia
#054: Psyduck
Type: Water
Evolution: Psyduck -> Golduck at level 33
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 43 lbs.; While lulling its enemies with
its vacant look, this wily Pokemon will use psychokinetic powers.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 52/202; Df- 48/194; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Tail Whip- level 28
Disable- level 31
Confusion- level 36
Fury Swipes- level 43
Hydro Pump- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Petal Dance
Psybeam
Psychic
Screech
Tri Attack
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Amnesia
#055: Golduck
Type: Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 7"; Weight- 169 lbs.; Often seen swimming elegantly by
lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 82/262; Df- 78/254; Sd- 85/268; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Tail Whip- level 28
Disable- level 31
Confusion- level 36
Fury Swipes- level 43
Hydro Pump- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Petal Dance
Psybeam
Psychic
Screech
Tri Attack
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Amnesia
Strategy: Golduck is the second Pokemon to get a Pokemon Stadium
bonus (Amnesia Psyduck), but unfortunately it doesn't work well
here. Amnesia can't co-exist with Psychic since it doesn't
learn that until GSC, limiting the move. As it is, Golduck is a
Blastoise with slightly more balanced stats but less attacking
versatility. The mono Water types don't play a large role in
RBY; it's the ones partnered with Ice and Psychic that make the
most teams.
-Recommended Moveset-
Golduck (Special Sweeper):
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Amnesia/Psychic
Substitute
#056: Mankey
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Mankey -> Primeape at level 28
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 62 lbs.; Extremely quick to anger. It
could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 80/258; Df- 35/168; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 35/168
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Leer- default
Low Kick- level 9 (Y)
Karate Chop- level 15
Fury Swipes- level 21
Focus Energy- level 27
Seismic Toss- level 33
Screech- level 39 (Y)
Thrash- level 39 (R/B), level 45 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Low Kick
Meditate
Screech
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#057: Primeape
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 71 lbs.; Always furious and tenacious to
boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 105/308; Df- 60/218; Sd- 95/288; Sc- 60/218
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Leer- default
Low Kick- level 9 (Y)
Karate Chop- level 15
Fury Swipes- level 21
Focus Energy- level 27
Rage- level 28 (Y)
Seismic Toss- level 37
Screech- level 45 (Y)
Thrash- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Low Kick
Meditate
Screech
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: As stated in the Basics part of this section, Fighting
types are hardly used at all because of their Psychic and Flying
weaknesses. While Primeape may seem to have the stats of a
physical sweeper (308 Attack, 288 Speed), its usefulness is
severely diminished by A: Its Fighting type, B. Its fragility,
and C. Its inability to learn the most powerful physical move,
Earthquake. Attacking with Primeape is too risky, let alone
trying to up its stats with Meditate or Focus Energy. Stick
with Ground and Normal types for your physical Pokemon, or give
Machamp a try if you really want to use a Fighting-type.
-Recommended Moveset-
Primeape (Physical Sweeper):
Submission
Rock Slide
Body Slam
Focus Energy
#058: Growlithe
Type: Fire
Evolution: Growlithe -> Arcanine w/Fire Stone
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight- 42 lbs.; Very protective of its territory.
It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
Stats:
HP- 55/313; At- 70/238; Df- 45/188; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Bite- default
Roar- default
Ember- level 18
Leer- level 23
Take Down- level 30
Agility- level 39
Flamethrower- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Fire Spin
Headbutt
Thrash
-Stadium-
#059: Arcanine
Type: Fire
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6'3"; Weight- 342 lbs.; A Pokemon that has been admired
since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 110/318; Df- 80/258; Sd- 95/288; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Bite- default
Roar- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM28:Dig
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Fire Spin
Headbutt
Thrash
-Stadium-
Strategy: Arcanine is very difficult to use properly, even with
the excellent Attack and good Speed stats. In order for a
Pokemon to excel, it must have good moves to go along with the
stats however. Arcanine does not. Similarly to Ninetales, it
has no Earthquake or Rock Slide to use its Attack with and is
pretty helpless against Rock. Even Arcanine's Special is too
low to do much damage at all with, so it appears that Charizard
claims another victory in the Fire department.
-Recommended Moveset-
Arcanine (Physical Sweeper):
Double-Edge
Body Slam
Reflect
Fire Blast
#060: Poliwag
Type: Water
Evolution: Poliwag -> Poliwhirl at level 25
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight- 27 lbs.; Its newly grown legs prevent it
from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 50/198; Df- 40/178; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
Hypnosis- level 16
Water Gun- level 19
Doubleslap- level 25
Body Slam- level 31
Amnesia- level 38
Hydro Pump- level 45
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Growth
Haze
Headbutt
Mist
Lovely Kiss
Splash
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#061: Poliwhirl
Type: Water
Evolution: Poliwhirl -> Poliwrath w/Water Stone
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 44 lbs.; Capable of living in or out of
water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 65/228; Df- 65/228; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
Hypnosis- level 16
Water Gun- level 19
Doubleslap- level 26
Body Slam- level 33
Amnesia- level 41
Hydro Pump- level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Growth
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Mist
Lovely Kiss
Splash
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#062: Poliwrath
Type: Water/Fighting
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 119 lbs.; An adept swimming at both the
front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 85/268; Df- 95/288; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Growth
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Mist
Lovely Kiss
Splash
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: Poliwrath is an odd Pokemon that attempts to be both
physical with 95 Attack and special with Amnesia.
Unfortunately, Pokemon don't do well when trying to exist in both
worlds at once, and Poliwrath displays this fact well. With only a 70
Special stat, it won't withstand Special attacks long enough to
power up Amnesia and attack. Its Attack isn't nearly good
enough for it to be a physical contender either, even with Earthquake
and Submission. Add in Psychic, Flying, and Ground weaknesses
with the part-Fighting type, and Poliwrath is virtually
unusable.
-Recommended Moveset-
Poliwrath (Special Sweeper):
Blizzard/Surf
Psychic
Amnesia
Earthquake
#063: Abra
Type: Psychic
Evolution: Abra -> Kadabra at level 16
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 11"; Weight- 43 lbs.; Using its ability to read minds,
it will identify impending danger and Teleport to safety.
Stats:
HP- 25/253; At- 20/138; Df- 15/128; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 105/308
-Learned Moves-
Teleport- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#064: Kadabra
Type: Psychic
Evolution: Kadabra -> Alakazam w/Trade
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 125 lbs.; It emits special alpha waves
from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 35/168; Df- 30/158; Sd- 105/308; Sc- 120/338
-Learned Moves-
Teleport- default
Kinesis- (Y, wild Kadabra)
Confusion- level 16
Disable- level 20
Psybeam- level 27
Recover- level 31
Psychic- level 38
Reflect- level 42
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#065: Alakazam
Type: Psychic
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 106 lbs.; Its brain can outperform a
supercomputer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
Stats:
HP- 55/313; At- 50/198; Df- 45/188; Sd- 120/338; Sc- 135/368
-Learned Moves-
Teleport- default
Kinesis- (Y, wild Kadabra)
Confusion- level 16
Disable- level 20
Psybeam- level 27
Recover- level 31
Psychic- level 38
Reflect- level 42
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM28:Dig
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Alakazam is a fearsome Special attacker. Its
ridiculous 368 Special is second only to Mewtwo's, and Mewtwo is
normally banned in competitive battles. One hit from Alakazam's
Psychic is enough to obliterate many Pokemon before they get a
chance to strike back. Many beginners shy away from Alakazam
due to its lower-than-dirt 188 Defense, but Alakazam is designed for
quick sweeps, not defense; plus, it gets Barrier/Reflect to
partially cover it up. Recover is also a fast way to heal
battle scars.
Alakazam gets great benefits from GSC tradeback: Barrier
can be used several times if you get the chance, and
Thunderpunch/Ice Punch can give it a little bit more variety. If
GSC tradebacks are not available, Psychic is almost good enough for
it to survive
with that alone.
-Recommended Movesets-
Alakazam (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Recover
Barrier
Substitute
Alakazam (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderpunch
Ice Punch
Recover/Barrier
#066: Machop
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Machop -> Machoke at level 28
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 43 lbs.; Loves to build muscles. It
trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger.
Stats:
HP- 70/343; At- 80/258; Df- 50/198; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 35/168
-Learned Moves-
Karate Chop- default
Low Kick- level 20
Leer- level 25
Focus Energy- level 32
Seismic Toss- level 39
Submission- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM29:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Meditate
Light Screen
Rolling Kick
Thunderpunch
-Special-
#067: Machoke
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Machoke -> Machamp w/Trade
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 155 lbs.; Its muscular body is so
powerful, it must wear a power save belt to be able to regulate its motion.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 100/298; Df- 70/238; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Karate Chop- default
Low Kick- level 20
Leer- level 25
Focus Energy- level 36
Seismic Toss- level 44
Submission- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM29:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Meditate
Light Screen
Rolling Kick
Thunderpunch
-Special-
#068: Machamp
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 287 lbs.; Using its heavy muscles, it
throws powerful punches that can send a victim clear over the horizon.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 130/358; Df- 80/258; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Karate Chop- default
Low Kick- level 20
Leer- level 25
Focus Energy- level 36
Seismic Toss- level 44
Submission- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM29:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Meditate
Light Screen
Rolling Kick
Thunderpunch
-Special-
Strategy: As you may recall from the intro to this section,
Fighting-types are almost completely discarded from competitive
play due to their unfortunate Psychic and Flying weaknesses.
Machamp is the biggest exception to this rule. With 358 Attack
and the best physical moves available to it, Machamp can be a
major force against many types of Pokemon. Because the opponent
is likely to switch to Psychic as soon as you send your Machamp
out, however, you should make sure to deal with his Psychic-
types first before sending it in.
Because of its slow Speed and relatively low Defense,
Machamp works best as a Tank destroyer. Some players prefer to
have faster physical attackers like Tauros or Dodrio; Machamp is
better at brute strength, but the others are more well-rounded.
Choose whichever appeals to you more, and be sure to put
Meditate on Machamp if GSC tradebacks are allowed.
-Recommended Moveset-
Machamp (Physical Sweeper):
Submission
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Meditate/Substitute
#069: Bellsprout
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Bellsprout -> Weepinbell at level 21
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 4"; Weight- 9 lbs.; A carnivorous Pokemon that traps
and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 75/248; Df- 35/168; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Vine Whip- default
Growth- default
Wrap- level 13
Poisonpowder- level 15
Sleep Powder- level 18
Stun Spore- level 21
Acid- level 26
Razor Leaf- level 33
Slam- level 42
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Leech Life
Lovely Kiss
-Stadium-
#070: Weepinbell
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Weepinbell -> Victreebel w/Leaf Stone
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 14 lbs.; It spits out Poisonpowder to
immobilize the enemy and then finishes it with a spray of Acid.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 90/278; Df- 50/198; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Vine Whip- default
Growth- default
Wrap- level 13
Poisonpowder- level 15
Sleep Powder- level 18
Stun Spore- level 23
Acid- level 29
Razor Leaf- level 38
Slam- level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Leech Life
Lovely Kiss
-Stadium-
#071: Victreebel
Type: Grass/Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 7"; Weight- 34 lbs.; Said to live in huge colonies
deep in jungles, although no one has returned from there.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 105/308; Df- 65/228; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Vine Whip- default
Growth- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Leech Life
Lovely Kiss
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unlike Venusaur, Victreebel doesn't have a shot of
making a Grass-type entry in a team. For starters, it has its
strengths in both Attack and Special. A good Pokemon dominates
on only one side of the spectrum. Yes, it learns Swords Dance
to pump up the Attack even more, but Venusaur uses it just as
effectively. Besides that, Victreebel doesn't have decent
attacks to back up Swords Dance with, and the rest of its stats
are just mediocre. Add into that the plethora of weaknesses
Grass/Poison types have, and you'd better skip Victreebel.
-Recommended Moveset-
Victreebel (Physical Sweeper):
Body Slam
Razor Leaf
Swords Dance
Sleep Powder
#072: Tentacool
Type: Water/Poison
Evolution: Tentacool -> Tentacruel at level 30
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 11"; Weight- 100 lbs.; Drifts in shallow seas.
Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by stinging acid.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 40/178; Df- 35/168; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Acid- default
Supersonic- level 7
Wrap- level 13
Poison Sting- level 18
Water Gun- level 22
Constrict- level 27
Barrier- level 33
Screech- level 40
Hydro Pump- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Confuse Ray
Haze
-Stadium-
#073: Tentacruel
Type: Water/Poison
Evolution: Fading
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 121 lbs.; The tentacles are normally cut
short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 70/238; Df- 65/228; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 120/338
-Learned Moves-
Acid- default
Supersonic- level 7
Wrap- level 13
Poison Sting- level 18
Water Gun- level 22
Constrict- level 27
Barrier- level 35
Screech- level 43
Hydro Pump- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Confuse Ray
Haze
-Stadium-
Strategy: Tentacruel is an interesting Pokemon that doesn't have
great variety, but is an excellent Tank against Special
opponents despite its Psychic and Electric weaknesses. Surf is really
the only attack powerful enough for Tentacruel to do serious damage,
but its job as a Tank is to wear out the enemy Pokemon, not go
on a sweeping spree. The best strategy to use for Tentacruel is to
give it possibly Haze, or Barrier to boost its Defense
immediately, then to attempt some sort of malady overlap like
Double Team/Confuse Ray.
Sadly, Tentacruel is not the best choice for a Tank.
Lapras, Slowbro or Chansey can get the job done more effectively
and with fewer weaknesses. If you think you can surprise your
opponent by employing Tentacruel, however, it's good for a try.
-Recommended Moveset-
Tentacruel (Tank):
Surf
Barrier
Confuse Ray
Double Team
#074: Geodude
Type: Rock/Ground
Evolution: Geodude -> Graveler at level 25
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 44 lbs.; Found in fields and mountains.
Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 80/258; Df- 100/298; Sd- 20/138; Sc- 30/158
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Defense Curl- level 11
Rock Throw- level 16
Selfdestruct- level 21
Harden- level 26
Earthquake- level 31
Explosion- level 36
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
-Stadium-
#075: Graveler
Type: Rock/Ground
Evolution: Graveler -> Golem w/Trade
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 232 lbs.; Rolls down slopes to move. It
rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Stats:
HP- 55/313; At- 95/288; Df- 115/328; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 45/188
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Defense Curl- level 11
Rock Throw- level 16
Selfdestruct- level 21
Harden- level 29
Earthquake- level 36
Explosion- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
-Stadium-
#076: Golem
Type: Rock/Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 7"; Weight- 662 lbs.; Its boulder-like body is
extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 110/318; Df- 130/358; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Defense Curl- level 11
Rock Throw- level 16
Selfdestruct- level 21
Harden- level 29
Earthquake- level 36
Explosion- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
-Stadium-
Strategy: Rock/Ground is a very risky type choice to consider,
especially when you consider nearly any Water or Grass-type
attack made against it will be a OHKO. If it weren't for those
weaknesses, Golem would be a serious contender with its
outstanding Attack and versatility. Golem makes for nearly as
good a Physical Sweeper as Rhydon, but with slightly less
staying power. However, Golem does have an emergency Explosion
ready in
desperate situations that can be quite useful. In short,
it's not as fast as Sandslash or as stable as Rhydon, but has its own
strengths and weaknesses you may or may not care to try.
-Recommended Moveset-
Golem (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Explosion
Substitute
#077: Ponyta
Type: Fire
Evolution: Ponyta -> Rapidash at level 40
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Its hooves are 10 times harder
than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 85/268; Df- 55/208; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Ember- default
Tail Whip- level 30
Stomp- level 32
Growl- level 35
Fire Spin- level 39
Take Down- level 43
Agility- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Double Kick
Flamethrower
Fury Attack
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Low Kick
Quick Attack
Tackle
Thrash
-Stadium-
#078: Rapidash
Type: Fire
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 7"; Weight- 209 lbs.; Very competitive. This Pokemon
will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 100/298; Df- 70/238; Sd- 105/308; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Ember- default
Tail Whip- level 30
Stomp- level 32
Growl- level 35
Fire Spin- level 39
Take Down- level 47
Agility- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Double Kick
Flamethrower
Fury Attack
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Low Kick
Quick Attack
Tackle
Thrash
-Stadium-
Strategy: Like Arcanine, Rapidash is a Fire-type that has all
the stats necessary to make a great Pokemon but without the
necessary moves to back them up. It's left with no Earthquake or Rock
Slide but the comparatively weak Double-Edge and Body Slam. In
fact, Rapidash's stats are inferior to Arcanine's in the first
place. The only possible use Rapidash could have is paralyzing
the opponent with Body Slam and then Horn Drilling like crazy.
All things considered, there are far more reliable Pokemon out
there.
-Recommended Moveset-
Rapidash (Physical Sweeper):
Horn Drill
Body Slam
Fire Blast
Substitute
#079: Slowpoke
Type: Water/Psychic
Evolution: Slowpoke -> Slowbro at level 37
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 79 lbs.; Incredibly slow and dopy. It
takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 65/228; Df- 65/228; Sd- 15/128; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Confusion- default
Disable- level 18
Headbutt- level 22
Growl- level 27
Water Gun- level 33
Amnesia- level 40
Psychic- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM16:Pay Day
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Dream Eater
Flamethrower
Tackle
-Stadium-
#080: Slowbro
Type: Water/Psychic
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 173 lbs.; The Shellder that is latched
onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 75/248; Df- 110/318; Sd- 30/158; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Confusion- default
Disable- level 18
Headbutt- level 22
Growl- level 27
Water Gun- level 33
Withdraw- level 37
Amnesia- level 44
Psychic- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Dream Eater
Flamethrower
Ice Punch
Stomp
Tackle
-Stadium-
Strategy: Slowbro is one of the many good Water dual-types in
RBY, mostly because of that Psychic second type. However, it's
important that you realize the power of Slowbro first before you
try to use it. Slowbro is a Tank, not a Sweeper, despite its
fantastic diversity. It has Amnesia, the game's best move, to
increase its decent Special stat. It has good staying power,
except against Electric-types- you can try throwing on
Earthquake, but odds are that you'll get destroyed before
knocking the opponent out. It has Thunder Wave to counteract
its horrible Speed, and Rest available for the right situations.
Because both Slowbro and Starmie are Water/Psychic-type,
they must be compared to each other. Slowbro has Amnesia,
Starmie has Recover; Slowbro has good defensive stats, Starmie
is much faster. They both have their strengths and weaknesses;
either one is a good backup Psychic Pokemon.
-Recommended Moveset-
Slowbro (Tank):
Surf/Ice Beam
Rest/Psychic
Thunder Wave
Amnesia
#081: Magnemite
Type: Electric
Evolution: Magnemite -> Magneton at level 30
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 13 lbs.; Uses anti-gravity to stay
suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
Stats:
HP- 25/253; At- 35/168; Df- 70/238; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 95/288
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sonicboom- level 21
Thundershock- level 25
Supersonic- level 29
Thunder Wave- level 35
Swift- level 41
Screech- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Agility
Tri Attack
-Stadium-
#082: Magneton
Type: Electric
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 132 lbs.; Formed by several Magnemites
linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 60/218; Df- 95/288; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 120/338
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sonicboom- level 21
Thundershock- level 25
Supersonic- level 29
Thunder Wave- level 38
Swift- level 46
Screech- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Agility
Tri Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Magneton has a strange mix of stats that don't work
well with each other. Its Defense and Special are quite good,
but its HP isn't, and both are needed for a good defensive
Pokemon. In addition, its move compatibility is terrible-
nothing besides Electric and Normal attacks, making it extremely
predictable. Electric Pokemon are designed to be quick and
powerful, and this experiment turned out badly. If you want to
use it as a surprise for the opponent, your best option is spam
Double Team and hope your fragile HP holds up.
-Recommended Moveset-
Magneton (Tank):
Thunderbolt
Double Team
Rest
Substitute
#083: Farfetch'd
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 33 lbs.; The sprig of green onions it
holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
Stats:
HP- 52/307; At- 65/228; Df- 55/208; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 58/214
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Sand-Attack- default
Leer- level 7
Fury Attack- level 15
Swords Dance- level 23
Agility- level 31
Slash- level 39
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM03:Swords Dance
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Gust
Headbutt
Mirror Move
Quick Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unless you're playing a joke team, or you're trying to
make things easier for your opponent on purpose, it's best to
just avoid Farfetch'd. With mediocre stats across the board,
Farfetch'd has virtually no strengths and is nearly impossible
to use on a competitive team. If you seriously want to try it,
Swords Dance as much as possible and then Slash until Farfetch'd
faints.
-Recommended Moveset-
Farfetch'd (Physical Sweeper):
Slash
Swords Dance
Double Team
Quick Attack
#084: Doduo
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Doduo -> Dodrio at level 31
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 7"; Weight- 86 lbs.; A bird that makes up for its
poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 85/268; Df- 45/188; Sd- 75/248; Sc- 35/168
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Growl- level 20
Fury Attack- level 24
Drill Peck- level 30
Rage- level 36
Tri Attack- level 40
Agility- level 44
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Low Kick
Quick Attack
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#085: Dodrio
Type: Normal/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 11"; Weight- 188 lbs.; Uses its three brains to
execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 110/318; Df- 70/238; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 60/218
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Growl- level 20
Fury Attack- level 24
Drill Peck- level 30
Rage- level 39
Tri Attack- level 45
Agility- level 51
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Low Kick
Quick Attack
Supersonic
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unlike Pidgeotto and Fearow, Dodrio makes for a decent
Pokemon. It has the obviously good Attack and Speed stats to
put it in top shape for a Physical Sweeper slot, and the attacks to
back it up. Drill Peck is the game's best Flying-type attack,
and Dodrio fills its slot very well here. The only remaining
question is whether or not Dodrio has the ability to take
precedence over the other primary Physical Sweepers. Overall,
Persian, Snorlax, and Tauros are sturdier Pokemon than Dodrio,
with better stats. However, Dodrio's immunity to Ground gives
it the option to be an occasional substitute from the regular
choice.
-Recommended Moveset-
Dodrio (Physical Sweeper):
Drill Peck
Body Slam
Reflect
Haze/Double Team
#086: Seel
Type: Water
Evolution: Seel -> Dewgong at level 34
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 198 lbs.; The protruding horn on its head
is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 45/188; Df- 55/208; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Headbutt- default
Growl- level 30
Aurora Beam- level 35
Rest- level 40
Take Down- level 45
Ice Beam- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM16:Pay Day
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Disable
Headbutt
Lick
Peck
Slam
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#087: Dewgong
Type: Water/Ice
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 7"; Weight- 265 lbs.; Stores thermal energy in its
body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 70/238; Df- 80/258; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 95/288
-Learned Moves-
Headbutt- default
Growl- level 30
Aurora Beam- level 35
Rest- level 44
Take Down- level 50
Ice Beam- level 56
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Disable
Headbutt
Lick
Peck
Slam
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: Of the Ice-types available in RBY, Dewgong is probably
the least useful. There's nothing too extraordinary in its
stats even though it's well-rounded, and its move selection isn't
diverse enough. Plus, it doesn't really have any distraction
moves that could be used to make it a Tank. This forces it into
going with predictable STAB attacks. Lapras is the much better
choice, with the ability to be both a Tank and a powerful
Special Sweeper. Dewgong still has the power to Freeze opponents with
a lucky Ice Beam, but the other Ice-types perform that function
better.
-Recommended Moveset-
Dewgong (Special Sweeper):
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Double Team
Substitute
#088: Grimer
Type: Poison
Evolution: Grimer -> Muk at level 38
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 11"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Appears in filthy areas.
Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 80/258; Df- 50/198; Sd- 25/148; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Disable- default
Poison Gas- level 30
Minimize- level 33
Sludge- level 37
Harden- level 42
Screech- level 48
Acid Armor- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Haze
Ice Punch
Lick
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#089: Muk
Type: Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Thickly covered with a filthy,
vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Stats:
HP- 105/413; At- 105/308; Df- 75/248; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Disable- default
Poison Gas- level 30
Minimize- level 33
Sludge- level 37
Harden- level 45
Screech- level 53
Acid Armor- level 60
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Haze
Ice Punch
Lick
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Poison-types just don't function well in RBY, even
with 413 HP and 308 Attack. Strong against two of the game's least-
used types, and weak against two of the games most common types,
Poison-types are simply too difficult to use in the realm of
competitive combat. If Muk was a different type, it would
become suddenly useful by having a powerful Explosion ready and Haze
for use against Tanks. Unfortunately it's not, and you shouldn't
consider using it.
-Recommended Moveset-
Muk (Physical Sweeper):
Sludge
Explosion
Substitute/Double Team
Haze
#090: Shellder
Type: Water
Evolution: Shellder -> Cloyster w/Water Stone
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 9 lbs.; Its hard shell repels any kind of
attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 65/228; Df- 100/298; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 45/188
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Withdraw- default
Supersonic- level 18
Clamp- level 23
Aurora Beam- level 30
Leer- level 39
Ice Beam- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Screech
-Stadium-
#091: Cloyster
Type: Water/Ice
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 292 lbs.; When attacked, it launches its
horn in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 95/288; Df- 180/458; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Withdraw- default
Spike Cannon- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM39:Swift
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Screech
-Stadium-
Strategy: Cloyster, the holder of RBY's greatest Defense stat,
is another possible filler of the Ice slot in your team. Its
Special stat is comparatively small, but if you can manage to
eliminate your opponent's Pokemon down to Physical Sweepers,
Cloyster is the perfect Pokemon to use as a final blow. In most
situations, however, Lapras is a superior Water/Ice Pokemon. It
has far better Special durability, and quite a bit more
diversity.
Cloyster's chief characteristic is its ability to use
Explosion and deal a nice finishing strike before going down.
Also, with STAB potential on all Water and Ice attacks, Cloyster
may appeal to the slightly riskier players.
-Recommended Moveset-
Cloyster (Special Sweeper):
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Screech
Explosion
#092: Gastly
Type: Ghost/Poison
Evolution: Gastly -> Haunter at level 25
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 0.2 lbs.; Almost invisible, this gaseous
Pokemon cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 35/168; Df- 30/158; Sd- 80/258; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Lick- default
Confuse Ray- default
Night Shade- default
Hypnosis- level 27
Dream Eater- level 35
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM42:Dream Eater
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Psywave
-Stadium-
#093: Haunter
Type: Ghost/Poison
Evolution: Haunter -> Gengar w/Trade
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 0.2 lbs.; Because of its ability to slip
through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
Stats:
HP- 45/293; At- 50/198; Df- 45/188; Sd- 95/288; Sc- 115/328
-Learned Moves-
Lick- default
Confuse Ray- default
Night Shade- default
Hypnosis- level 29
Dream Eater- level 38
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM42:Dream Eater
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Psywave
-Stadium-
#094: Gengar
Type: Ghost/Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 89 lbs.; Under a full moon, this Pokemon
likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 65/228; Df- 60/218; Sd- 110/318; Sc- 130/358
-Learned Moves-
Lick- default
Confuse Ray- default
Night Shade- default
Hypnosis- level 29
Dream Eater- level 38
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM40:Skull Bash
TM42:Dream Eater
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Psywave
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Like Venusaur, Gengar tries to do a decent job of
overcoming its Poison-type weaknesses, and is one of the few
that nearly manages it. Take advantage of that 358 Special, and do
some bashing with Psychic and Thunderbolt. Or, trade back Ice
Punch and/or Haze to give it even more attacking and annoying
diversity. Even with that power, however, Gengar is simply not
as useful as the other prime Special Sweepers, due to that
Poison-type. Hypnosis-Dream Eater is a bad idea here; Hypnosis
isn't accurate enough to be consistent, and the opponent can
switch a sleeping Pokemon at will.
Many new players like Gengar because it is the only Pokemon
invulnerable to Normal-type attacks. Not only is this feature
useless against Special Pokemon, but it doesn't do much good
against the physical Pokemon either. Earthquake and Rock Slide
are the primary physical attacks, and Gengar is vulnerable to
both of them (and especially Earthquake).
-Recommended Moveset-
Gengar (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Ice Punch
Haze/Confuse Ray
#095: Onix
Type: Rock/Ground
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 28' 10"; Weight- 463 lbs; As it grows, the stone portions
of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 45/188; Df- 160/418; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 30/158
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Screech- default
Bind- level 15
Rock Throw- level 19
Rage- level 25
Slam- level 33
Harden- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Headbutt
Roar
Sharpen
-Stadium-
Strategy: Onix is an unuseable Rock/Ground-type. Yes, it has
418 Defense, but with absolutely no other high points to back that
stat up, Onix can't be used offensively or defensively. In
fact, its HP and Special are so fragile that it can't withstand the
weakest of special attacks. Leave Onix alone, and try the
Earthquake/Rock Slide combo on a much more worthy Rock/Ground-
type, like Rhydon or Golem.
-Recommended Moveset-
Onix (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Fissure
Body Slam
#096: Drowzee
Type: Psychic
Evolution: Drowzee -> Hypno at level 26
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 71 lbs.; Puts enemies to sleep then eats
their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 48/194; Df- 45/188; Sd- 42/182; Sc- 43/184
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Hypnosis- default
Disable- level 12
Confusion- level 17
Headbutt- level 24
Poison Gas- level 29
Psychic- level 32
Meditate- level 37
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM42:Dream Eater
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Fire Punch
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Psywave
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#097: Hypno
Type: Psychic
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 167 lbs.; When it locks eyes with the
enemy, it will use a mix of Psi moves such as Hypnosis and Confusion.
Stats:
HP- 85/373; At- 73/244; Df- 70/238; Sd- 67/232; Sc- 115/328
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Hypnosis- default
Disable- level 12
Confusion- level 17
Headbutt- level 24
Poison Gas- level 33
Psychic- level 37
Meditate- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM42:Dream Eater
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Fire Punch
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Psywave
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: The choice between whether to use Alakazam or Hypno is
one of extreme difficulty. Alakazam is the more offensively
brilliant of the two, with greater Special and very good Speed,
and a touch of stability with Recover. However, its awful
Defense makes it somewhat risky. Hypno, on the other hand, has
no Recover and is quite a bit slower, but much better
defensively. Decent HP goes very well its 328 Special,
especially if you can use a GSC trade back to get Amnesia. Both
Pokemon get the same great Special attacks. If you can't get
Amnesia, Alakazam may win the draw with 40 better Special, but
otherwise, Hypno is a very reasonable choice.
In addition, if you're looking for a Tank to put on your
team, you're able get trade backs, and you're willing to devote
a Psychic-type to the task, you can do so well with moves like
Thunder Wave, Rest, and Amnesia. Like Gengar, however, don't
try Hypnosis-Dream Eater.
-Recommended Movesets-
Hypno (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderpunch
Ice Punch
Amnesia/Thunder Wave
Hypno (Tank):
Psychic
Amnesia
Rest
Thunder Wave
#098: Krabby
Type: Water
Evolution: Krabby -> Kingler at level 28
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 14 lbs.; Its pincers are not only
powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 105/308; Df- 90/278; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 25/148
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
Leer- default
Vicegrip- level 20
Guillotine- level 25
Stomp- level 30
Crabhammer- level 35
Harden- level 40
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Dig
Haze
Slam
-Stadium-
#099: Kingler
Type: Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 132 lbs.; The large pincer has 10000 HP
of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Stats:
Height- 55/313; At- 130/358; Df- 115/328; Sd- 75/248; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
Leer- default
Vicegrip- level 20
Guillotine- level 25
Stomp- level 34
Crabhammer- level 42
Harden- level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Dig
Haze
Slam
-Stadium-
Strategy: Kingler is an awkward Pokemon. Its Attack stat of 358
is excellent and it has Swords Dance to beef it up even more,
but it cannot use either of the greatest physical moves, Earthquake
or Rock Slide, and thus is restricted to the Normal-type attacks
Double-Edge and Take Down. Crabhammer is an even more useful
Water-type attack than Surf; but Kingler's Special stat isn't
nearly high enough to make decent use of it. You can try
Amnesia to increase its Special, but it's a bit too slow to surpass
the attacking power of other Water-types. In both cases, Kingler is
strong on one side of the spectrum and weak on the other. As
such, it falls short of competitiveness.
-Recommended Moveset-
Kingler (Mixed Sweeper):
Crabhammer
Double-Edge
Amnesia
Swords Dance
#100: Voltorb
Type: Electric
Evolution: Voltorb -> Electrode at level 30
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 23 lbs.; Usually found in power plants.
Easily mistaken for a Poke Ball, they have zapped many people.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 30/158; Df- 50/198; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Screech- default
Sonicboom- level 17
Selfdestruct- level 22
Light Screen- level 29
Swift- level 36
Explosion- level 43
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Agility
Headbutt
-Stadium-
#101: Electrode
Type: Electric
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 147 lbs.; It stores electric energy
under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 50/198; Df- 70/238; Sd- 140/378; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Screech- default
Sonicboom- level 17
Selfdestruct- level 22
Light Screen- level 29
Swift- level 40
Explosion- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Agility
Headbutt
-Stadium-
Strategy: Electrode has a unique role in R/B/Y; it can't attack
on either end of the types, it can't explode for much, and it
sure can't act defensively. However, it's the fastest Pokemon
of all, which makes it perfect for popping in and out of matchups,
using quick Thunder Waves to paralyze your opponent's Pokemon
members. If you can manage to make Electrode survive a few
attacks, you can anger your opponent greatly and make things
easier on your main attacking team. You give up a full slot on
your team by putting Electrode on, but it's worth a try once in
a while.
-Recommended Moveset-
Electrode (Annoyer):
Thunderbolt
Thunder Wave
Reflect
Explosion
#102: Exeggcute
Type: Grass/Psychic
Evolution: Exeggcute -> Exeggutor w/Leaf Stone
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 6 lbs.; Often mistaken for eggs. When
disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 40/178; Df- 80/258; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 60/218
-Learned Moves-
Barrage- default
Hypnosis- default
Reflect- level 25
Leech Seed- level 28
Stun Spore- level 32
Poisonpowder- level 37
Solarbeam- level 42
Sleep Powder- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM37:Egg Bomb
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Dream Eater
Headbutt
-Stadium-
#103: Exeggutor
Type: Grass/Psychic
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 7"; Weight- 265 lbs.; Legend has it that on rare
occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an Exeggcute.
Stats:
HP- 95/393; At- 95/288; Df- 85/268; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 125/348
-Learned Moves-
Barrage- default
Hypnosis- default
Stomp- level 28
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM37:Egg Bomb
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Dream Eater
Headbutt
-Stadium-
Strategy: If you're looking for a Grass-type to put on your
team, Exeggutor is by far the best candidate. The first reason is its
type: no weakness to Psychic or Ground, and it's part Psychic
itself! Second, it is capable of both packing a punch with a
348-Special Psychic attack and a 288-Attack Explosion when times
get rough. Third, it is a fine user of Substitute; Mega Drain
and Leech Seed provide ample healing powers, and it can stay
strong against any possible status inflictions. Finally, it has
some of the best staying power of any Annoyer. It's a Venusaur
without nearly as many weaknesses. Its one downfall is its slow
Speed that plagues all Grass-types; don't be overly ambitious in
your use of it.
-Recommended Movesets-
Exeggutor (Mixed Sweeper):
Psychic
Double-Edge/Mega Drain
Sleep Powder
Explosion
Exeggutor (Annoyer):
Psychic
Leech Seed/Mega Drain
Sleep Powder
Substitute
#104: Cubone
Type: Ground
Evolution: Cubone -> Marowak at level 28
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 14 lbs.; Because it never removes its
skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokemon's real face.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 50/198; Df- 95/288; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Growl- default
Bone Club- default (R/B), level 10 (Y)
Tail Club- level 13 (Y)
Headbutt- level 18 (Y)
Leer- level 25
Focus Energy- level 31
Thrash- level 38
Bonemerang- level 43
Rage- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Rock Slide
Screech
Swords Dance
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
#105: Marowak
Type: Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 99 lbs.; The bone it holds is its key
weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 80/258; Df- 110/318; Sd- 45/188; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Growl- default
Bone Club- default (R/B), level 10 (Y)
Tail Club- level 13 (Y)
Headbutt- level 18 (Y)
Leer- level 25
Focus Energy- level 31
Thrash- level 41
Bonemerang- level 48
Rage- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Rock Slide
Screech
Swords Dance
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: On the surface, Marowak looks like an interesting
alternative to the risky Golem and Rhyhorn. It has a wide
assortment of moves, including Bubblebeam and Bonemerang, and
stats suitable for a physical Tank. However, Bonemerang isn't
as good as Earthquake, and it has no Special to speak of. Pit it
against a Special-type, and Marowak's helpless; plus, it doesn't
have the power to fight back. Sandslash is a much better
Ground-type alternative; it's a bit faster and has the necessary
Attack power.
-Recommended Moveset-
Marowak (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Swords Dance
Double Team
#106: Hitmonlee
Type: Fighting
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 110 lbs.; When in a hurry, its legs
lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 120/338; Df- 53/204; Sd- 87/272; Sc- 35/168
-Learned Moves-
Double Kick- default
Meditate- default
Rolling Kick- level 33
Jump Kick- level 38
Focus Energy- level 43
Hi Jump Kick- level 48
Mega Kick- level 53
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Headbutt
Tackle
-Stadium-
Strategy: Hitmonlee tries to be a contender for a useable
Fighting Pokemon, but in doing so, it falls short of Machamp.
It's hard to use Hitmonlee, considering its low Special and HP
stats leave it extremely vulnerable to Special-types. Machamp,
on the other hand, can take at least a couple hits before
lashing out a good deal of pain. Hitmonlee's great weapon is its 338-
power Hi Jump Kick, which is a little bit weaker than Machamp's
Submission but does not inflict damage on the user. You might
be able to get in one good hit against a strong Pokemon with
Hitmonlee, but you are almost guarenteed to get at least two
with Machamp. And in a type with as many shortfalls as Fighting
does, you'd better pick the best option if you use one at all.
-Recommended Moveset-
Hitmonlee (Physical Sweeper):
Hi Jump Kick
Double-Edge
Double Team
Meditate
#107: Hitmonchan
Type: Fighting
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 7"; Weight- 111 lbs.; While apparently doing nothing,
it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
Stats:
HP- 50/303; At- 105/308; Df- 79/256; Sd- 76/250; Sc- 35/168
-Learned Moves-
Comet Punch- default
Agility- default
Fire Punch- level 33
Ice Punch- level 38
Thunderpunch- level 43
Mega Punch- level 48
Counter- level 53
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Headbutt
Hi Jump Kick
Tackle
-Stadium-
Strategy: Hitmonchan, the punching Pokemon, is in inferior in
every way to Hitmonlee, the kicking Pokemon. The immediate
glance shows possibility with Thunderpunch and Ice Punch, but it
subsequently prompts a turn away as one notices its horrible 168
Special! Through trade back from GSC Hitmonchan attempts to
spark a rivalry with Hi Jump Kick, but with 15 fewer Attack
points. Hitmonchan's extra Defense stats don't help much when
you consider that its purpose is to kamikaze attack before it
gets wiped out. Stay away from Hitmonchan.
-Recommended Moveset-
Hitmonchan (Physical Sweeper):
Hi Jump Kick
Double-Edge
Double Team
Counter
#108: Lickitung
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 144 lbs.; Its tongue can be extended
like a chameleon's. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 55/208; Df- 75/248; Sd- 30/158; Sc- 60/218
-Learned Moves-
Wrap- default
Supersonic- default
Stomp- level 7
Disable- level 15
Defense Curl- level 23
Slam- level 31
Screech- level 39
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM03:Swords Dance
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Doubleslap
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Lick
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: It's a shame that all that versatility is wasted on a
useless Pokemon. Lickitung can run the gamut of moves from
Earthquake and Double-Edge to Blizzard and Thunderbolt, but with
hardly any power to back those moves up. In fact, all of
Lickitung's stats are below average save HP, and even that isn't
good enough to build a strategy around. Unless you feel like
giving your opponent a serious advantage, use one of the far
more useful Normal-types, like Chansey or Snorlax.
-Recommended Moveset-
Lickitung (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Body Slam
Fissure
Swords Dance
#109: Koffing
Type: Poison
Evolution: Koffing -> Weezing at level 35
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight- 2 lbs.; Because it stores several kinds
of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without
warning.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 65/228; Df- 95/288; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 60/218
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Smog- defualt
Sludge- level 32
Smokescreen- level 37
Selfdestruct- level 40
Haze- level 45
Explosion- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Poison Gas
Psybeam
Psywave
Screech
-Stadium-
#110: Weezing
Type: Poison
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 21 lbs.; Where two of poison gases meet,
2 Koffings can fuse into a Weezing over many years.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 90/278; Df- 129/338; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Smog- defualt
Sludge- level 32
Smokescreen- level 39
Selfdestruct- level 43
Haze- level 49
Explosion- level 53
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM44:Rest
TM47:Explosion
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Poison Gas
Psybeam
Psywave
Screech
-Stadium-
Strategy: Like Muk, Weezing would be a decent contender if it
didn't have that biting Poison-type. In fact, Weezing is very
similar to Muk, but with very good Defense instead of very good
Attack. It can also use Explosion to take a life of its own
when in desperate situations, and Sludge or Thunderbolt on those rare
occasions when you won't be hanging on the brink of death. Both
Weezing and Muk make strong arguments for being the best mono
Poison-type, but that's not saying much.
-Recommended Moveset-
Weezing (Mixed Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Sludge
Explosion
Substitute/Double Team
#111: Rhyhorn
Type: Rock/Ground
Evolution: Rhyhorn -> Rhydon at level 42
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 254 lbs.; Its massive bones are 1,000
times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 85/268; Df- 95/288; Sd- 25/148; Sc- 30/158
-Learned Moves-
Horn Attack- default
Stomp- level 30
Tail Whip- level 35
Fury Attack- level 40
Horn Drill- level 45
Leer- level 50
Take Down- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
Thrash
-Stadium-
#112: Rhydon
Type: Rock/Ground
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 3"; Weight- 265 lbs.; Protected by an armor-like
hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Stats:
HP- 105/413; At- 130/358; Df- 120/338; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 45/188
-Learned Moves-
Horn Attack- default
Stomp- level 30
Tail Whip- level 35
Fury Attack- level 40
Horn Drill- level 48
Leer- level 55
Take Down- level 64
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
Thrash
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Rhydon stands out as a powerhouse of a Pokemon, one
that can stand down most Pokemon (except perhaps Water and
Grass-types) and take a beating while giving a good thrashing.
Rhydon's stats are close to Golem's except that Rhydon has
better HP and Attack with only slightly worse Defense. Golem has
Explosion, but Rhydon doesn't really need it, and its stat
advantages make it better even without it. Rhydon can best most
other Physical Sweepers on its own.
Sandslash is the main alternative to Rhydon. Sandslash
doesn't have the HP of Rhydon or quite as good Defense, but it
compensates by having a Speed stat that's below average instead
of downright terrible, Swords Dance, and no quadruple
weaknesses. Overall, Rhydon is consistently powerful but risky, and
Sandslash isn't as powerful but slightly less risky. Use whichever
one appeals to you more.
-Recommended Moveset-
Rhydon (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Rest
Substitute
#113: Chansey
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Fast
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 76 lbs.; A rare and elusive Pokemon that
is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.
Stats:
HP- 250/703; At- 5/108; Df- 5/108; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 105/308
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Tail Whip- default (Y)
Doubleslap- default (R/B), level 12 (Y)
Sing- level 24
Growl- level 30
Minimize- level 38
Defense Curl- level 44
Light Screen- level 48
Double-Edge- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM37:Egg Bomb
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM41:Softboiled
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Dream Eater
Flamethrower
Headbutt
-Stadium-
Strategy: With the combination of 703 HP (the highest in the
game) and 108 Attack and Defense (the lowest in the game),
Chansey is the most unique Pokemon in R/B/Y. And-when put in
the right circumstances-it can be one of the best Pokemon on a team,
period. Chansey has two primary uses: Special Tank and Special
Sweeper. It's most often used as a Tank, because combined with
308 Special and all that HP, Chansey is extremely hard to take
down using Special-type Pokemon. Of course, it's substantially
easier to destroy with a physical Pokemon, but when it's
properly equipped with Minimize and Softboiled, it may stick around
for a while even then. Chansey can be nearly untouchable against most
Special-types when used correctly.
Chansey is also equipped with the best Special-type attacks
in the game, with the Boltbeam combo and Psychic all set to use.
Normally the best thing to do with Chansey is give it Tank power
with the aforementioned defensive moves, and add a couple of
offensive moves to round it out instead of making it completely
offensive.
-Recommended Movesets-
Chansey (Tank):
Thunderbolt/Seismic Toss
Minimize
Softboiled
Thunder Wave
Chansey (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Psychic/Minimize
Softboiled
#114: Tangela
Type: Grass
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 77 lbs.; The whole body is swathed with
wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 55/208; Df- 115/328; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Constrict- default
Bind- default
Absorb- level 29 (R/B), level 27 (Y)
Vine Whip- level 29 (Y)
Poisonpowder- level 32
Stun Spore- level 36
Sleep Powder- level 39
Slam- level 45
Growth- level 48
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Amnesia
Confusion
Headbutt
Reflect
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unlike most other Grass-types in R/B/Y, Tangela does
not have Poison as part of its type, thus it is not weak to
Psychic or Ground-types and is more useful than those Pokemon.
It doesn't have the extremely useful Psychic secondary type of
Exeggutor, but with Amnesia as a tradeback move from G/S/C,
Tangela has some power of its own. In fact, with 328 Defense
and Amnesia pumping its 298 Special, Tangela can stay quite a while
with Mega Drain. It doesn't have Razor Leaf for offense,
unfortunately, but it can annoy with the typical Sleep Powder
and Body Slam. If you use one, try not to get into a situation
where a physical opponent takes advantage of Tangela's relatively low
HP; Amnesia obviously won't help much there.
-Recommended Moveset-
Tangela (Annoyer):
Mega Drain
Body Slam
Amnesia
Sleep Powder
#115: Kangaskhan
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 7' 3"; Weight- 176 lbs.; The infant rarely ventures out
of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
Stats:
HP- 105/413; At- 95/288; Df- 80/258; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Comet Punch- default
Rage- default
Bite- level 26
Tail Whip- level 31
Mega Punch- level 36
Leer- level 41
Dizzy Punch- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Disable
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Focus Energy
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Roar
Stomp
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Kangaskhan is another Normal-type meant to be used for
physical sweeping, but its stats are a little too well-rounded
in the defensive area to be as powerful as other sweepers. Rock
Slide, Earthquake, and Double-Edge are all available for use,
but the 95 Attack just doesn't stack up to more powerful attackers
such as Tauros and Snorlax. Tauros bests Kangaskhan in Attack,
Defense, and Speed stats, while Kangaskhan only has an advantage
in HP. Pick one of the better physical sweepers instead.
-Recommended Moveset-
Kangaskhan (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Double-Edge
Blizzard
#116: Horsea
Type: Water
Evolution: Horsea -> Seadra at level 32
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 18 lbs.; Known to shoot down flying bugs
with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 40/178; Df- 70/238; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
Smokescreen- level 19
Leer- level 24
Water Gun- level 30
Agility- level 37
Hydro Pump- level 45
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Disable
Dragon Rage
Haze
Headbutt
Splash
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#117: Seadra
Type: Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 11"; Weight- 55 lbs.; Capable of swimming backwards
by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.
Stats:
HP- 55/313; At- 65/228; Df- 95/288; Sd- 85/268; Sc- 95/288
-Learned Moves-
Bubble- default
Smokescreen- level 19
Leer- level 24
Water Gun- level 30
Agility- level 41
Hydro Pump- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Disable
Dragon Rage
Haze
Headbutt
Splash
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: In R/B/Y, diversity is a necessity amongst Water-
types; the Water Pokemon combined with the useful Ice and Psychic
types are simply better. Seadra has decent stats for being a Special
Sweeper, but it is limited to spamming Surf and Blizzard with
absolutely no stat increasers to back them up. The result is a
Pokemon that can't do anything spectacular and will probably
faint before the opponent.
-Recommended Moveset-
Seadra (Special Sweeper):
Surf
Blizzard
Double Team
Substitute
#118: Goldeen
Type: Water
Evolution: Goldeen -> Seaking at level 33
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 0"; Weight- 33 lbs.; Its tail fin billows like an
elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen.
Stats:
HP- 45/293; At- 67/232; Df- 60/218; Sd- 63/224; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Tail Whip- default
Supersonic- level 19
Horn Attack- level 24
Fury Attack- level 30
Waterfall- level 37
Horn Drill- level 45
Agility- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Hydro Pump
Psybeam
Swords Dance
-Stadium-
#119: Seaking
Type: Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 86 lbs.; In autumn spawning season, they
can be seen swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 92/282; Df- 65/228; Sd- 68/234; Sc- 80/258
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Tail Whip- default
Supersonic- level 19
Horn Attack- level 24
Fury Attack- level 30
Waterfall- level 37
Horn Drill- level 45
Agility- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Haze
Hydro Pump
Psybeam
Swords Dance
-Stadium-
Strategy: Seaking is a very common Pokemon with below-average
stats, in addition to having low diversity. It can't do much at
all to take advantage of its one decent stat, Attack, and
there's certainly no reason to use Seaking's 80 Special when there are
so many other, more powerful candidates out there. Like Rapidash,
Seaking's usefulness is reduced to using Horn Drill over and
over to see if you can get lucky, and that's only giving your
opponent an easy battle.
-Recommended Moveset-
Seaking (Physical Sweeper):
Horn Drill
Hyper Beam
Agility
Body Slam
#120: Staryu
Type: Water
Evolution: Staryu -> Starmie w/Water Stone
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 76 lbs.; An enigmatic Pokemon that can
effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 45/188; Df- 55/208; Sd- 85/268; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Water Gun- level 17
Harden- level 22
Recover- level 27
Swift- level 32
Minimize- level 37
Light Screen- level 42
Hydro Pump- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Confuse Ray
Dream Eater
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#121: Starmie
Type: Water/Psychic
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 176 lbs.; Its central core glows with the
seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a
gem.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 75/248; Df- 85/268; Sd- 115/328; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Confuse Ray
Dream Eater
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: If Alakazam and Hypno designate the rivalry of legal
mono-Psychic types, Slowbro and Starmie designate the rivalry of
the Water/Psychic types. Both are equally powerful in the
Special stat and can throw around Psychic and Boltbeam; Slowbro,
however, is much more stable in the HP and Defense department.
Starmie makes up for it by being extremely fast and having the
wonderful healing move Recover. It can also double up Annoyer
moves Confuse Ray and Thunder Wave to befuddle your opponents.
Again, Exeggutor is a more stable choice as an Annoyer, but
Starmie has a huge edge in Speed and healing ability. Develop
your own style and decide which dual Psychic- types fit you the
best.
-Recommended Movesets-
Starmie (Annoyer):
Surf
Confuse Ray
Recover
Thunder Wave
Starmie (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam
Recover
#122: Mr. Mime
Type: Psychic
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 120 lbs.; If interrupted while it is
miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands.
Stats:
HP- 40/283; At- 45/188; Df- 65/228; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Confusion- default
Barrier- level 15
Light Screen- level 23
Doubleslap- level 31
Meditate- level 39
Substitute- level 47
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Hypnosis
Ice Punch
Psybeam
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Mr. Mime is an inadequate Psychic Pokemon; Alakazam
and Hypno are both far superior. To begin with, even when Mr. Mime
has put up all the walls with Barrier and Light Screen, there's
not much protecting that 283 HP and 228 Defense. Against
Special-types, Mr. Mime at least has a chance to survive a hit
or two, but so do the other Psychic-types, and the others are more
proficient at attacking as well. Just pick one of the other
mono-Psychics.
-Recommended Moveset-
Mr. Mime (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderbolt/Ice Punch
Barrier
Substitute
#123: Scyther
Type: Bug/Flying
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 123 lbs.; With ninja-like agility and
speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
Stats:
HP- 70/343; At- 110/318; Df- 80/258; Sd- 105/308; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Quick Attack- default
Leer- level 17
Focus Energy- level 20
Double Team- level 24
Slash- level 29
Swords Dance- level 35
Agility- level 42
Wing Attack- level 50 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
-GSC Moves-
Counter
Headbutt
Light Screen
Razor Wind
Sonicboom
-Stadium-
Strategy: Scyther has quite a few good things going for it. The
Attack and Speed are more than sufficient to carry a good
Physical Sweeper, especially with Swords Dance backing Double-
Edge and Hyper Beam. Unfortunately, Scyther has one flaw that
gives it a distinct disadvantage under its fellow physical
fighters: its type. Normal-types only have one weakness, and
Scyther has six- it's as fragile as any other Bug-type. With
all the extra weaknesses and no special advantages over Normal-
types, it's hard to recommend Scyther.
-Recommended Moveset-
Scyther (Physical Sweeper):
Double-Edge
Hyper Beam
Swords Dance
Substitute/Double Team
#124: Jynx
Type: Ice/Psychic
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 7"; Weight- 90 lbs.; It seductively wiggles its hips
as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 50/198; Df- 35/168; Sd- 95/288; Sc- 95/288
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Lovely Kiss- default
Lick- level 18
Doubleslap- level 23
Ice Punch- level 31
Body Slam- level 39
Thrash- level 47
Blizzard- level 58
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Confusion
Dizzy Punch
Dream Eater
Headbutt
Meditate
Petal Dance
Sing
-Stadium-
Strategy: Despite having fairly mediocre stats, Jynx is yet
another example of a useful dual-Psychic type; this time, in a
unique Ice/Psychic combo. This means that it's the only Ice-
type that's not vulnerable to Electric, although you'll have plenty
of worries trying to keep Jynx alive with that 168 Defense. Jynx
works its magic by being quick and using Lovely Kiss to put
opponents to sleep before they can attack. Obviously this won't
work if the opponents are faster; try to eliminate the
opponent's faster sweepers before sending out Jynx.
Once the enemy's asleep, Jynx can lash out on offense with
some good STAB attacks: Blizzard and Psychic. Alternatively,
you could take the free moment to boost evasiveness with Double
Team. Jynx is similar to Electrode in its quick status-inflicting
potential; Electrode isn't quite as fragile, but Jynx can deal
actual damage points.
-Recommended Moveset-
Jynx (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Lovely Kiss
Double Team
#125: Electabuzz
Type: Electric
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 7"; Weight- 66 lbs.; Normally found near power
plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 83/264; Df- 57/212; Sd- 105/308; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Quick Attack- default
Leer- default
Thundershock- level 34
Screech- level 37
Thunderpunch- level 42
Light Screen- level 49
Thunder- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Dizzy Punch
Fire Punch
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Karate Chop
Meditate
Rolling Kick
-Stadium-
Strategy: Electric-type Pokemon are notable for their consistent
damaging attacks and Speed, and Electabuzz is one of the four
best Electric Pokemon- Raichu, Jolteon, and Zapdos being the
others. Of those four, Electabuzz is the most diverse; besides
Thunderbolt and Psychic, it has a move to counter Ground-types
in Ice Punch. Zapdos and Jolteon are both quite a bit more
powerful than Electabuzz and Raichu, but the former two don't have the
diversity. If you don't want to worry about Ground-types and
are willing to leave them to the rest of your team, choose one of
the other two; nevertheless, they are all viable options.
-Recommended Moveset-
Electabuzz (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Ice Punch
Psychic
Submission/Thunder Wave
#126: Magmar
Type: Fire
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 98 lbs.; Its body always burns with an
orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 95/288; Df- 57/212; Sd- 93/284; Sc- 85/268
-Learned Moves-
Ember- default
Leer- level 36
Confuse Ray- level 39
Fire Punch- level 43
Smokescreen- level 48
Smog- level 52
Flamethrower- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper-Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Dizzy Punch
Headbutt
Karate Chop
Screech
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: In a similar fashion to Electabuzz, Magmar has
excellent diversity in attacking moves (and is the only other
Fire-type besides Charizard to have such variety). Charizard
works as a better physical attacker because of Earthquake/Rock
Slide, but Magmar's advantage lies in its Special moves.
Thunderpunch and Psychic cover a lot of enemy types, even with
lackluster Special power. Because of the many weaknesses of
Fire, Magmar needs a quick way to deal with them- and Confuse
Ray is a temporary way to do that. If you want to try to use a
Fire-type on your team, Magmar and Charizard are the best choices.
-Recommended Moveset-
Magmar (Special Sweeper):
Fire Blast/Flamethrower
Thunderpunch
Psychic
Confuse Ray
#127: Pinsir
Type: Bug
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 11"; Weight- 121 lbs.; If it fails to crush the
victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 125/348; Df- 100/298; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 55/208
-Learned Moves-
Vicegrip- default
Focus Energy- level 21 (Y)
Bind- level 25
Seismic Toss- level 30
Harden- level 36
Guillotine- level 43
Submission- level 49
Swords Dance- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fury Attack
Headbutt
Rock Throw
-Stadium-
Strategy: Just like Scyther, Pinsir has the makings of a Normal-
type Physical Sweeper but with the disadvantage of being a Bug-
type. It's even harder to use than Scyther- it has terrible
Speed and is virtually helpless against fast, hard-hitting
Special Sweepers. If you can get into the right situation, it's
possible to build up Pinsir's good Attack with Swords Dance and
start a beat down with Submission and Hyper Beam, but the odds
are against it. It's also too slow to try OHKOs with
Guillotine. Pinsir doesn't have as many weaknesses as Scyther, but
it's harder for it to deal any sort of damage.
-Recommended Moveset-
Pinsir (Physical Sweeper):
Submission
Hyper Beam
Swords Dance
Seismic Toss/Substitute
#128: Tauros
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 7"; Weight- 195 lbs.; When it targets an enemy, it
charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
Stats:
HP- 75/353; At- 100/298; Df- 95/288; Sd- 110/318; Sc- 40/178
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Stomp- level 21
Tail Whip- level 28
Leer- level 35
Rage- level 44
Take Down- level 51
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Horn Attack
Quick Attack
Thrash
-Stadium-
Strategy: Unlike many would-be Physical Sweepers that fall short
of being great because of one or two things that don't work
together, Tauros is as good as a Physical Sweeper can be. It's
got Earthquake, and is of the few Pokemon that can use Fissure
decently well. Its Attack and Speed stats are, out of
necessity, very good. It won't be able to knock out some Special
Sweepers before it gets knocked out itself, but you can always go
for the OHKO in desperate situations.
Snorlax and Persian are the other two mono-Normal Physical
Sweepers to consider. While Persian is limited to Normal-type
attack Slash, it gets plenty of critical-hit strength from it;
and while Snorlax is one of the slowest Pokemon, its staying
power is much better than either of the other two. Tauros is
more like Persian, but with more diversity. Choose whichever
complements the rest of your team the best.
-Recommended Moveset-
Tauros (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Body Slam
Guillotine/Hyper Beam
Blizzard
#129: Magikarp
Type: Water
Evolution: Magikarp -> Gyarados at level 20
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 11"; Weight- 22 lbs.; In the distant past, it was
somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Stats:
HP- 20/243; At- 10/118; Df- 55/208; Sd- 80/258; Sc- 20/138
-Learned Moves-
Splash- default
Tackle- level 15
-Available TMs/HMs-
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
#130: Gyarados
Type: Water/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 21' 4"; Weight- 518 lbs.; Rarely seen in the wild. Huge
and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Stats:
HP- 95/393; At- 125/348; Df- 79/256; Sd- 81/260; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Splash- default
Thrash- default (evolved from Magikarp)
Tackle- level 15
Bite- level 20
Dragon Rage- level 25
Leer- level 32
Hydro Pump- level 41
Hyper Beam- level 52
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Bubble
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
Thrash
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: Gyarados is a Pokemon that tries too hard to be
powerful and ends up with too many stats in an incorrect stat
slot. That 348 Attack is impossible to take advantage of except
on Normal-type moves like Double-Edge and Hyper Beam. It's
probably better to make it a Special Sweeper instead; Boltbeam
is still an open possibility. Unfortunately Gyarados also has
stability problems with that quadruple weakness to Electric, and
only average Defense. You might be able to strike with Hyper
Beam a couple times, but it takes good luck to do considerable
damage. It's simply easier to choose a Water-type that doesn't
have wasted stats; Slowbro, Starmie, and Lapras are all ripe for
the taking.
-Recommended Moveset-
Gyarados (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Hyper Beam
Substitute
#131: Lapras
Type: Water/Ice
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 8' 2"; Weight- 485 lbs.; A Pokemon that has been
overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
Stats:
HP- 130/463; At- 85/268; Df- 80/258; Sd- 60/218; Sc- 95/288
-Learned Moves-
Water Gun- default
Growl- default
Sing- level 16
Mist- level 20
Body Slam- level 25
Confuse Ray- level 31
Ice Beam- level 38
Hydro Pump- level 46
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Bite
Dream Eater
Headbutt
-Stadium-
Strategy: Lapras is the game's most sturdy Water-type, thanks to
the 463 HP and decent Defense. Lapras' primary purpose is to be
a Tank; to wear out the opponent on its HP while it prepares to
strike. And when Lapras needs to strike, it can do so with
every great Special-type move: Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, and Psychic.
Even though its Special isn't as great as Slowbro or Starmie, it
doesn't have to be, because its defensive stats make up for it
just fine. Rest and Double Team are a great combo especially
suitable to Lapras; a combo so potent, in fact, that some people
disallow its useage. Thus you have a Water/Ice-type suited for
both offense and defense; useful in almost every team
imaginable.
-Recommended Movesets-
Lapras (Tank):
Ice Beam
Confuse Ray
Double Team
Rest
Lapras (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Psychic
Confuse Ray
#132: Ditto
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 9 lbs.; Capable of copying an enemy's
genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
Stats:
HP- 48/299; At- 48/194; Df- 48/194; Sd- 48/194; Sc- 48/194
-Learned Moves-
Transform- default
-Available TMs/HMs-
-GSC Moves-
-Stadium-
Strategy: Ditto is another very unique Pokemon, a sort of
experiment rather than a real fighter. It's just not useful as
a battler. It's the only Pokemon besides Mew to have the move
Transform, which it allows it to transform into whatever the
opponent's active Pokemon is, gaining its moves and all its
stats except for HP. Unfortunately, the opponent will probably get
two free hits on Ditto thanks to its slow Speed before it can react.
And even if it survives the transformation, it only has 5 PP of
every one of the opponent's moves (and probably much less HP).
Ditto is pretty much useless in a fight, and its only purpose in
R/B/Y is taking advantage of the Ditto Glitch.
-Recommended Moveset-
Ditto (Miscellaneous):
Transform
#133: Eevee
Type: Normal
Evolution: Eevee -> Vaporeon w/Water Stone OR Jolteon w/Thunder
Stone OR Flareon w/Fire Stone
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 0"; Weight- 14 lbs.; Its genetic code is irregular.
It may mutate if it is exposed to radiation from elemental Stones.
Stats:
HP- 55/313; At- 55/208; Df- 50/198; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 65/218
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sand-Attack- default (R/B), level 8 (Y)
Growl- level 16 (Y)
Quick Attack- level 27 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Tail Whip- level 31 (R/B), default (Y)
Bite- level 37 (R/B), level 30 (Y)
Focus Energy- level 36 (Y)
Take Down- level 45 (R/B), level 42 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Growth
Headbutt
Roar
-Stadium-
#134: Vaporeon
Type: Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 64 lbs.; Lives close to the water. Its
long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
Stats:
HP- 130/463; At- 65/228; Df- 60/218; Sd- 65/228; Sc- 110/318
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sand-Attack- default (R/B), level 8 (Y)
Quick Attack- level 27 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Water Gun- level 31 (R/B), level 16 (Y)
Tail Whip- level 37 (R/B), default (Y)
Bite- level 40 (R/B), level 30 (Y)
Aurora Beam- level 36 (Y)
Acid Armor- level 42 (R/B), level 47 (Y)
Haze- level 44 (R/B), level 42 (Y)
Mist- level 48 (R/B)
Hydro Pump- level 54 (R/B), level 52 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Growth
Headbutt
Roar
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: Vaporeon is the best mono Water-type in the game, but
even then, you won't see it being used as often as Lapras,
Starmie and Slowbro. On the surface, Vaporeon is very similar
to Lapras: They're both natural Water-type Tanks and they both have
463 HP. While Lapras has average Defense, Speed, and Special,
Vaporon has below average Defense and Speed in exchange for much
more powerful Special. On defense, Vaporeon is actually more
stable than Lapras, but Vaporeon is worse off when it comes to
dealing damage; it doesn't have nearly the same amount of
variety, which means Lapras is the more interesting and useful
choice.
The only reason to use Vaporeon instead of Lapras is to use
an interesting Tank combo with Haze. Haze wipes out all stat
modifiers in play, which is useful for foiling an opponent's
plans. Of course, Haze means you can't use any stat modifiers
too, which eliminates Acid Armor from Vaporeon' repertoire.
Still, it's a good idea to try it out.
-Recommended Moveset-
Vaporeon (Tank):
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Acid Armor/Haze
Rest
#135: Jolteon
Type: Electric
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 54 lbs.; It accumulates negative ions in
the atmosphere to blast out 10,000-volt lightning bolts.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 65/228; Df- 60/218; Sd- 130/358; Sc- 110/318
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sand-Attack- default (R/B), level 8 (Y)
Quick Attack- level 27 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Thundershock- level 31 (R/B), level 16 (Y)
Tail Whip- level 37 (R/B), default (Y)
Thunder Wave- level 40 (R/B), level 42 (Y)
Double Kick- level 42 (R/B), level 30 (Y)
Agility- level 44 (R/B), level 47 (Y)
Pin Missile- level 48 (R/B), level 36 (Y)
Thunder- level 54 (R/B), level 52 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Growth
Headbutt
Roar
-Stadium-
Strategy: Jolteon is another solid Electric-type choice, and a
considerably better choice than Raichu. It has all the usual
consistent Speed and power of Thunderbolt, with an added bonus
of being able to use Growth to increase its Special. If trade
backs are not an option, Focus Energy is useable to create critical
hit opportunities. Raichu's only advantage over Jolteon is the
ability to overcome Ground-types; Jolteon can at least attack
Grass-types with Pin Missile. It's also considerably faster
than its primary rival Zapdos, which helps make up for the small
Special deficit.
The only real problem with Jolteon is its stability; it's
nearly as vulnerable to physical attackers as Alakazam, but with
no way to protect itself. Leave the physical Pokemon and
Ground-types to other team members and use Jolteon when needed.
-Recommended Moveset-
Jolteon (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Pin Missile
Double-Edge
Growth
#136: Flareon
Type: Fire
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 11"; Weight- 55 lbs.; When storing thermal energy in
its body, its temperature could soar over 1,600 degrees.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 130/358; Df- 60/218; Sd- 65/228; Sc- 110/318
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sand-Attack- default (R/B), level 8 (Y)
Quick Attack- level 27 (R/B), level 23 (Y)
Ember- level 31 (R/B), level 16 (Y)
Tail Whip- level 37 (R/B), default (Y)
Bite- level 40 (R/B), level 30 (Y)
Leer- level 42 (R/B), level 47 (Y)
Fire Spin- level 44 (R/B), level 36 (Y)
Smog- level 42 (Y)
Rage- level 48 (R/B)
Flamethrower- level 54 (R/B), level 52 (Y)
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
-GSC Moves-
Growth
Headbutt
Roar
-Stadium-
Strategy: Flareon bears an unfortunate likeness to Gyarados in
that it's given a solid Attack stat without much to support it.
Sure, it's always fun to cross your fingers with Hyper Beam, but
it's impractical in competitive battle. In addition, it's
slower and more fragile than Gyarados, which means you'll have a hard
time both keeping it alive and dealing damage with it. In a
very lucky situation, you can take advantage of Growth and pump
Flareon's Special to prepare for a Fire Blast barrage; it's
nearly impossible, though, given Fire's natural weaknesses and
Flareon's low protection.
-Recommended Moveset-
Flareon (Special Sweeper):
Fire Blast
Double-Edge
Growth
Substitute
#137: Porygon
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 2' 7"; Weight- 80 lbs.; A Pokemon that consists entirely
of programming code. Capable of moving freely in hyperspace.
Stats:
HP- 65/333; At- 60/218; Df- 70/238; Sd- 40/178; Sc- 75/248
-Learned Moves-
Tackle- default
Sharpen- default
Conversion- default
Psybeam- level 23
Harden- level 28
Agility- level 35
Tri Attack- level 42
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Barrier
Dream Eater
Recover
-Stadium-
Strategy: Porygon is another "experimental" Pokemon, like Ditto,
that didn't end up too well as a finished product. It's plain
to see from its Base Stats that everything about Porygon is below
average and worse. It does have diversity in Psychic,
Thunderbolt and Ice Beam, but so do many other Pokemon that can
actually do something with those moves. Porygon's attempt at
uniqueness, Conversion, simply changes its type to one of the
types of its moves; not exactly intimidating to an opponent.
-Recommended Moveset-
Porygon (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Thunderbolt/Ice Beam
Barrier
Recover
#138: Omanyte
Type: Rock/Water
Evolution: Omanyte -> Omastar at level 40
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 17 lbs.; Although long extinct, in rare
cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.
Stats:
HP- 35/273; At- 40/178; Df- 100/298; Sd- 35/168; Sc- 90/278
-Learned Moves-
Water Gun- default
Withdraw- default
Horn Attack- level 34
Leer- level 39
Spike Cannon- level 44
Hydro Pump- level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Bite
Constrict
Haze
Headbutt
Rock Throw
Slam
Supersonic
-Stadium-
#139: Omastar
Type: Rock/Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 3' 3"; Weight- 77 lbs.; A prehistoric Pokemon that died
out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.
Stats:
HP- 70/343; At- 60/218; Df- 125/348; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 115/328
-Learned Moves-
Water Gun- default
Withdraw- default
Horn Attack- level 34
Leer- level 39
Spike Cannon- level 46
Hydro Pump- level 53
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM07:Horn Drill
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Aurora Beam
Bite
Constrict
Haze
Headbutt
Rock Throw
Slam
Supersonic
-Stadium-
Strategy: Omastar is a Pokemon with all the stats for success to
be a Tank, including 348 Defense and 328 Special. However, its
Rock/Water type gives it a plethora of weaknesses- Electric,
Fighting, Ground, and especially Grass- that's just too much for
a 208-Speed Pokemon to deal with. Tanks are not meant to be
fast, in actuality, but they are also not meant to have so many
weaknesses (two of which are virtually guaranteed to be seen on
any team). Don't use Omastar; choose a more worthy Tank like
Chansey or Slowbro instead.
-Recommended Moveset-
Omastar (Tank):
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Double Team
Rest
#140: Kabuto
Type: Rock/Water
Evolution: Kabuto -> Kabutops at level 40
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 8"; Weight- 25 lbs.; A Pokemon that was resurrected
from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
Stats:
HP- 30/263; At- 80/258; Df- 90/238; Sd- 55/208; Sc- 45/188
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Harden- default
Absorb- level 34
Slash- level 39
Leer- level 44
Hydro Pump level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Headbutt
Mega-Drain
Sand-Attack
-Stadium-
#141: Kabutops
Type: Rock/Water
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Pokedex Info:
Height- 4' 3"; Weight- 89 lbs.; Its sleek shape is perfect for
swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.
Stats:
HP- 60/323; At- 115/328; Df- 105/308; Sd- 80/258; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Scratch- default
Harden- default
Absorb- level 34
Slash- level 39
Leer- level 44
Hydro Pump level 49
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM03:Swords Dance
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Headbutt
Mega-Drain
Sand-Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Kabutops tries to be the Persian of Rock/Water-types
but fails on several accounts. First, it can't do anything
besides Slash; Special isn't good enough to do much of anything
against strong opponents. Second, it's stuck with all the
unfortunate type weaknesses as Omastar. To its credit, its
Slash is powered at 328 Attack, but it's not going to get nearly as
many critical hits as the speedy Persian. Persian remains king
of Slash.
-Recommended Moveset-
Kabutops (Physical Sweeper):
Slash
Hyper Beam
Blizzard
Substitute
#142: Aerodactyl
Type: Rock/Flying
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 11"; Weight- 130 lbs.; A ferocious, prehistoric
Pokemon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
Stats:
HP- 80/363; At- 105/308; Df- 65/228; Sd- 130/358; Sc- 60/218
-Learned Moves-
Wing Attack- default
Agility- default
Supersonic- level 33
Bite- level 38
Take Down- level 45
Hyper Beam- level 54
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Earthquake
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Roar
Rock Throw
-Stadium-
Strategy: Aerodactyl has another unique type combination, one
that gives up weaknesses to Ground, Fighting and Grass but gains
weaknesses to Electric and Rock in addition to the regular Water
and Ice. This also means that Aerodactyl gives up Golem's and
Rhydon's stability and is instead a much quicker hitter with
that 358 Speed. Overall, Aerodactyl is easier to take down; the high
Speed doesn't fix the bad Defense and HP. Tradeback
from GSC allows Aerodactyl the use of Earthquake, which gives it
a lot more playability. You may like to try it out as an
alternative to Tauros or Persian every once in a while, if you
can manage to somehow avoid those really common weaknesses.
-Recommended Moveset-
Aerodactyl (Physical Sweeper):
Earthquake
Double-Edge
Fire Blast
Substitute
#143: Snorlax
Type: Normal
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 11"; Weight- 1014 lbs.; Very lazy. Just eats and
sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
Stats:
HP- 160/523; At- 110/318; Df- 65/228; Sd- 30/158; Sc- 65/228
-Learned Moves-
Headbutt- default
Amnesia- default
Rest- default
Body Slam- level 25
Harden- level 41
Double-Edge- level 48
Hyper Beam- level 56
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM29:Psychic
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM46:Psywave
TM48:Rock Slide
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Ice Punch
Lick
Lovely Kiss
Splash
Tackle
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Snorlax is a behemoth of a Pokemon, that, like
Slowbro, is extremely slow but extremely powerful. Rivaling Chansey
for best overall Normal-type, Snorlax is second only to Chansey in
longevity; but better in terms of physical defense. The biggest
difference between those two is that Snorlax is a physical
monster, while Chansey dominates from the special side. If you
can time Rest so that you're not knocked dead while you're
sleeping, Snorlax can stay around in the thick of battle for a
long time. Double Team-Rest with Snorlax is a deadly combo, but
sadly banned in many competitions. Don't try Amnesia with any
Special-type moves; 228 Special just isn't enough.
Snorlax has plenty of offensive weapons to work with. It
has the standard Earthquake/Rock Slide for beat-down power, and
STAB Double-Edge and Hyper Beam. And if you can't use Rest
without getting knocked out, feel free to blow up with
Selfdestruct and take your opponent with you. Odds are he won't
survive a STAB 130-power blast fueled by 318 Attack.
-Recommended Movesets-
Snorlax (Tank):
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Double Team/Amnesia
Rest
Snorlax (Physical Sweeper):
Double-Edge
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Selfdestruct
#144: Articuno
Type: Ice/Flying
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 7"; Weight- 122 lbs.; A legendary bird Pokemon that
is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 85/268; Df- 100/298; Sd- 85/268; Sc- 125/348
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Ice Beam- default
Blizzard- level 51
Agility- level 55
Mist- level 60
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Gust
Roar
-Stadium-
Strategy: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres make up the legendary
bird trio of R/B/Y. Articuno has great power with 348 Special,
but because its Speed is only average, it ends up being more of
a Tank than a sweeper. Its stats are great for defense, so you
may as well go with them anyway. While you won't be able to stay
around quite as long with Articuno as you would with Chansey or
Snorlax, you can still use Double Team-Rest in the right
situations. Even with the great Special, though, Articuno is
quite limited offensively; Ice Beam is the only viable offensive
move, since its Attack is average and there are no other good
Special-type moves. Choose between Lapras and Articuno if you
want an Ice-type Tank; Lapras has more HP and Articuno has the
higher stats.
-Recommended Moveset-
Articuno (Tank):
Ice Beam
Double Team
Rest
Substitute
#145: Zapdos
Type: Electric/Flying
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 3"; Weight- 116 lbs.; A legendary bird Pokemon that
is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 90/278; Df- 85/268; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 125/348
-Learned Moves-
Thundershock- default
Drill Peck- default
Thunder- level 51
Agility- level 55
Light Screen- level 60
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Peck
Roar
-Stadium-
Strategy: Zapdos is a sparkling Special Sweeper that has the
strongest Thunderbolt of all the Electric-types. Like Jolteon,
Zapdos has no way to combat its own major weakness (Rock/Ground-
types), so all it can do is switch in those situations. Against
most other types, however, Thunderbolt and Drill Peck are
fantastic STAB moves with no drawbacks. Zapdos doesn't have the
most impressive Speed of the Electric-types; the Special stat is
what makes it shine. Zapdos should typically preferred in place
of Jolteon because of its better staying power, even if the best
option for them both is to run at danger. Especially against
mono-Ground types, Zapdos is much better off than Jolteon; but
it gains weaknesses to Ice and Rock in its type change. Zapdos
gets an edge against Grass and Fighting-types with Drill Peck,
however.
-Recommended Moveset-
Zapdos (Special Sweeper):
Thunderbolt
Drill Peck
Double Team/Thunder Wave
Reflect
#146: Moltres
Type: Fire/Flying
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 7"; Weight- 132 lbs.; Known as the legendary bird of
fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Stats:
HP- 90/383; At- 100/298; Df- 90/278; Sd- 90/278; Sc- 125/348
-Learned Moves-
Peck- default
Fire Spin- default
Leer- level 51
Agility- level 55
Sky Attack- level 60
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM04:Whirlwind
TM06:Toxic
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM50:Substitute
HM02:Fly
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Roar
Wing Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: Moltres, being the Fire/Flying-type that it is, must
compared to Charizard. Overall, Moltres has the better stats in
almost every category: HP, Attack, Defense, and Special.
However, since it's a Fire/Flying type, it'd better have moves
to counteract its plethora of weaknesses! And this is where
Moltres
loses to Charizard. Charizard has Earthquake and Rock Slide to
go with Fire Blast, whereas Moltres has Fire Blast and little
else. Moltres can't do anything against its Water, Electric,
and Rock weaknesses. As such, it probably won't have a chance to
become defensive with Double Team and Rest. Avoid it, and only
use Charizard if you want to take the chance against its
weaknesses.
-Recommended Moveset-
Moltres (Special Sweeper):
Flamethrower/Fire Blast
Double-Edge
Double Team
Reflect
#147: Dratini
Type: Dragon
Evolution: Dratini -> Dragonair at level 30
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 5' 11"; Weight- 7 lbs.; Long considered a mythical
Pokemon until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.
Stats:
HP- 41/285; At- 64/226; Df- 45/188; Sd- 50/198; Sc- 50/198
-Learned Moves-
Wrap- default
Leer- default
Thunder Wave- level 10
Agility- level 20
Slam- level 30
Dragon Rage- level 40
Hyper Beam- level 50
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Haze
Headbutt
Light Screen
Mist
Supersonic
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#148: Dragonair
Type: Dragon
Evolution: Dragonair -> Dragonite at level 55
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 13' 1"; Weight- 36 lbs.; A mystical Pokemon that exudes
a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
Stats:
HP- 61/325; At- 84/266; Df- 65/228; Sd- 70/238; Sc- 70/238
-Learned Moves-
Wrap- default
Leer- default
Thunder Wave- level 10
Agility- level 20
Slam- level 35
Dragon Rage- level 45
Hyper Beam- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
-GSC Moves-
Flamethrower
Haze
Headbutt
Light Screen
Mist
Supersonic
Waterfall
-Stadium-
#149: Dragonite
Type: Dragon/Flying
Evolution: Final
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 7' 3"; Weight- 463 lbs.; An extremely rarely seen marine
Pokemon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Stats:
HP- 91/385; At- 134/366; Df- 95/288; Sd- 80/258; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Wrap- default
Leer- default
Thunder Wave- level 10
Agility- level 20
Slam- level 35
Dragon Rage- level 45
Hyper Beam- level 55
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM02:Razor Wind
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM20:Rage
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM50:Substitute
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
-GSC Moves-
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Haze
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Mist
Supersonic
Thunderpunch
Waterfall
Wing Attack
-Stadium-
Strategy: After reading Gyarados' and Flareon's descriptions,
seeing Dragonite's 366 Attack stat in its description might make
you a little nervous. And guess what: you'd be very justified.
Dragonite is yet another Pokemon with a great stat that can't
take advantage of it. No Earthquake, Rock Slide, or Submission
to speak of; it's stuck with non-STAB Double-Edge and Hyper
Beam. Real physical Pokemon like Snorlax and Tauros make much, much
better use of their Attack. You can try Double Team-Rest and
use Dragonite as a Tank, but its defensive stats fall short of most
other Tanks. And on the offensive Special-side of things, the
Dragon/Flying type gives Dragonite no possible STAB attacks, and
its Blizzard and Thunderbolt attacks will be inferior to most
Special Sweepers. Dragonite falls short on all cylinders when
it tries to get on a team.
-Recommended Movesets-
Dragonite (Physical Sweeper):
Body Slam
Hyper Beam
Double Team
Rest
Dragonite (Annoyer):
Body Slam
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Haze
Light Screen
#150: Mewtwo
Type: Psychic
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Slow
Pokedex Info:
Height- 6' 7"; Weight- 269 lbs.; It was created by a scientist
after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Stats:
HP- 106/416; At- 110/318; Df- 90/278; Sd- 130/358; Sc- 154/406
-Learned Moves-
Confusion- default
Disable- default
Swift- default
Barrier- level 63
Psychic- level 66
Recover- level 70
Mist- level 75
Amnesia- level 81
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM22:Solarbeam
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Dream Eater
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Thunderpunch
-Stadium-
Strategy: Mewtwo is the first example in the game of a god
Pokemon; a Pokemon with stats so high that they are simply
unfair. With 406 Special, by far the highest in RBY; 416 HP;
358 Speed; Recover; Psychic and Boltbeam, and Amnesia to increase
the power of those moves to ridiculous amounts, Mewtwo will easily
be able to defeat nearly any opponent in any matchup one-on-one.
Even if somehow you can find someone who will allow the usage of
Mewtwo in battle, don't be cheap; it ruins the strategy of the
game. Plan on Mewtwo being banned from everything.
-Recommended Moveset-
Mewtwo (Special Sweeper):
Psychic
Blizzard
Recover
Amnesia
#151: Mew
Type: Psychic
Evolution: none
Rate of Growth: Fading
Pokedex Info:
Height- 1' 4"; Weight- 9 lbs.; So rare that it is still said to
be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Stats:
HP- 100/403; At- 100/298; Df- 100/298; Sd- 100/298; Sc- 100/298
-Learned Moves-
Pound- default
Transform- level 10
Mega Punch- level 20
Metronome- level 30
Psychic- level 40
-Available TMs/HMs-
TM01:Mega Punch
TM02:Razor Wind
TM03:Swords Dance
TM04:Whirlwind
TM05:Mega Kick
TM06:Toxic
TM07:Horn Drill
TM08:Body Slam
TM09:Take Down
TM10:Double-Edge
TM11:Bubblebeam
TM12:Water Gun
TM13:Ice Beam
TM14:Blizzard
TM15:Hyper Beam
TM16:Pay Day
TM17:Submission
TM18:Counter
TM19:Seismic Toss
TM20:Rage
TM21:Mega Drain
TM22:Solarbeam
TM23:Dragon Rage
TM24:Thunderbolt
TM25:Thunder
TM26:Earthquake
TM27:Fissure
TM28:Dig
TM29:Psychic
TM30:Teleport
TM31:Mimic
TM32:Double Team
TM33:Reflect
TM34:Bide
TM35:Metronome
TM36:Selfdestruct
TM37:Egg Bomb
TM38:Fire Blast
TM39:Swift
TM40:Skull Bash
TM41:Softboiled
TM42:Dream Eater
TM43:Sky Attack
TM44:Rest
TM45:Thunder Wave
TM46:Psywave
TM47:Explosion
TM48:Rock Slide
TM49:Tri Attack
TM50:Substitute
HM01:Cut
HM02:Fly
HM03:Surf
HM04:Strength
HM05:Flash
-GSC Moves-
Defense Curl
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Headbutt
Ice Punch
Roar
Thunderpunch
Waterfall
-Stadium-
Strategy: Mew, the only Pokemon not legally obtainable in R/B/Y
except through official Nintendo tournaments, is not nearly as
broken as Mewtwo, but still banned in most tournaments. It's
not necessarily an "unfair" Pokemon; it has no access to Amnesia to
pump its Special attacks, which means its maximum power is about
on par with the other top Special Sweepers. What Mew does have
is excellent diversity; with the ability to learn every TM and
HM in the game, it's fun to think up many possible strategies you
could use on it.
If you plan on using a Mew, you may as well plan on using
the best moves it has available to it. Psychic is still Mew's
best attack with its STAB, and Softboiled gives it healing
power; you'll find those two moves on most Mew movesets. Explosion
is always a last-ditch option, and don't forget Swords Dance as a
possible compliment to Earthquake and Rock Slide. You can also
try to go with the Annoyer containing Thunder Wave and Double
Team. The two types of Mew movesets that most people will be
willing to let you use are the Body Slam/Thunder Wave-Fissure
combo and one with the purpose to use Transform; Mew uses
Transform much better than Ditto. A couple possible sets are
described below.
-Recommended Movesets-
Mew (Mixed Sweeper):
Psychic
Earthquake
Swords Dance
Softboiled
Mew (Annoyer):
Psychic
Double Team
Thunder Wave
Rest
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3. Building a Team
Once you've looked through a good portion of the Pokemon
analyses and seen a few you would gladly consider, you should be
thinking in terms of how you're going to construct the team
itself. The previous two parts of this section detailed all the
strategy that goes into choosing Pokemon and what kinds of
Pokemon are expected in a team; now you have to actually get
one.
I will explain the steps to creating a Pokemon team here.
You have to realize, however, that there are two main ways to do
it. You can spend many, many hours of your time building the
perfect team using nothing but the cartridge and the Game Boy-
or you can cheat and build a perfect-stat team in a few hours with
a Game Shark. I will include a long example to go along with each
method. In general, most tournaments will assume that you've
maxed out the stats of each of your Pokemon with a Game Shark;
but hey, if the idea of raising a competitive team from scratch
appeals to you, no one's stopping you. There's a level of pride
that comes with building a team without using any cheating;
what's more, if you can make the team win, you could become a
legendary trainer. For a brief summary of the previous section,
here are the Pokemon you can most expect to see on a team:
KEY:
SS- Special Sweeper
PS- Physical Sweeper
A- Annoyer
T- Tank
Alakazam- SS
Hypno- SS/T
Exeggutor- SS/A
Jynx- SS/A
Slowbro- T
Starmie- SS/A
Zapdos- SS
Jolteon- SS
Electabuzz- SS
Articuno- T
Lapras- T
Sandslash- PS
Rhydon- PS
Snorlax- PS/T
Chansey- SS/T
Tauros- PS
Feel free to use any of these Pokemon on your team; most
people do. Now here's a list of the Pokemon that are used a bit
less frequently than the above ones. You won't find these
everywhere, but they are still decent Pokemon:
Cloyster- SS
Venusaur- PS/A
Parasect- PS/A
Tangela- A
Vaporeon- T
Tentacruel- T
Charizard- PS
Magmar- SS
Raichu- SS
Electrode- A
Golem- PS
Machamp- PS
Dodrio- PS
Persian- PS
Clefable- SS/T
Kangaskhan- PS
Raticate- PS
Gengar- SS
Nidoking- SS/PS
Aerodactyl- PS
Dragonite- PS/A
And finally, a list of the simply bad Pokemon that you
should almost never choose on a team, unless you're trying to
give your opponent an advantage or you like making joke teams:
Blastoise
Butterfree
Beedrill
Pidgeot
Fearow
Arbok
Nidoqueen
Ninetales
Wigglytuff
Golbat
Vileplume
Venomoth
Dugtrio
Golduck
Primeape
Arcanine
Poliwrath
Victreebel
Rapidash
Magneton
Farfetch'd
Dewgong
Muk
Onix
Kingler
Marowak
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Lickitung
Weezing
Seadra
Seaking
Mr. Mime
Scyther
Pinsir
Gyarados
Ditto
Flareon
Porygon
Omastar
Kabutops
Moltres
THE LONG METHOD
Step 1- Choose your Pokemon
The first step in crafting a team is choosing the Pokemon
members. Just focus on what Pokemon you want for now and what
you want their roles to be (Sweeper, Annoyer, or Tank).
In this example, I will be creating a "typical" team. To
begin with, I will choose three Special Sweepers, which is about
the standard number found on an RBY team. The first one will be
Starmie, a Water/Psychic type, which has plenty of Speed and
Special power. Second, I will use Hypno; it's quite a bit
sturdier than Starmie and balances the two nicely. Since most
teams should have an Electric-type, I decide to get a Jolteon as
well.
Now I need to select a Tank. I won't go with a Water-type
since I already have Starmie on my team, so I decide to use a
Normal-type, Chansey. I won't be focusing on its offensive
power, but rather its Special defense. Because now I'd like to
have one more defensive Pokemon, this time I'll choose an
Annoyer, Tangela. Finally, I need a Ground-type to stop
Electric-types and to be a general Physical Sweeper; I choose
Sandslash. Here's what my team looks like on paper:
Starmie- Water/Psychic (SS)
Hypno- Psychic (SS)
Jolteon- Electric (SS)
Chansey- Normal (T)
Tangela- Grass (A)
Sandslash- Ground (PS)
Looking at the types, they are evenly spread out, with the
only repetition in Psychic. That's fine. Aside from Chansey,
the team is a little quicker and lighter than average, so that
can be a theme for this team. After I check to make sure that
no single type will have a huge advantage over several Pokemon, I
move on.
Step 2- Choose your movesets
Once you've chosen your Pokemon, look at the movesets
presented in each Pokemon's individual description and choose
one. Feel free to make minor adjustments to each moveset
depending on how each fits together on your team. The possible
problem that comes with choosing moves on a team without a Game
Shark is that you're often limited in your TM/HM use; unless
that move also appears in GSC or you duplicate those moves with the
Missingno. trick, you may have to make a different decision.
Here are the movesets I've chosen for my team:
Starmie- Psychic, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Recover
Hypno- Psychic, Ice Punch, Thunder Wave, Amnesia
Jolteon- Thunderbolt, Pin Missile, Double-Edge, Growth
Chansey- Seismic Toss, Reflect, Minimize, Softboiled
Tangela- Body Slam, Mega Drain, Sleep Powder, Amnesia
Sandslash- Earthquake, Rock Slide, Double Team, Swords Dance
Starmie is the leadoff Pokemon, so I've made sure that its
move cover as large a range of types as possible. Psychic gets
STAB effect, and Thunderbolt and Ice Beam have no overlapping
weaknesses. Recover is always a nice healing effect. Hypno is
my secondary Special Sweeper, so it's not quite as varied as
Starmie. I chose Ice Punch over Thunderpunch because of the
better possible side effect, and of course Amnesia to raise the
Special. Jolteon is in its typical Special Sweeper form.
The Chansey I chose is a classical Tank example. Reflect,
Minimize, and Softboiled will give me nearly endless staying
power, and Seismic Toss is guaranteed to do damage. I made sure
Tangela could get Amnesia to power up Mega Drain, which will be
a very good combo when the opponent is asleep or paralyzed. And
Sandslash has the quintessential EarthSlide combo, with Swords
Dance to pump up its attack. Feel free to plan on using the
Missingno. trick described in Section 3 to duplicate PP Ups to
increase the PP of each of your Pokemon's moves to their
maximum.
Step 3- Obtain the Pokemon
At ths point, all you've done is simple planning. Now,
once you're absolutely sure that the team you've written out on
paper is well-balanced and strong enough to be competitive, you can
begin to catch the Pokemon you need. You can catch the Pokemon
at any level, but it's best to catch them at fairly low levels
so you can use stat enhancers to speed up the EV training in the
next step. Whenever possible, capture several of the same
species of Pokemon at the same level so that you can compare
their stats. Whichever one has the stronger stats at the time
of capturing is the one with the higher DVs.
To begin, I capture a few Staryu at the same level, which
are found at the Seafoam Islands. Choosing the one with the
best stats, I teach it the TMs Psychic, Thunderbolt, and Ice Beam.
Of course I don't train any Pokemon yet, because I'm waiting to
save up enough money for the stat-enhancing items. Because for Hypno
I have to get Ice Punch and Amnesia from GSC tradeback, I have
to capture a Drowzee in that game and then trade it over to RBY (as
long as it only knows RBY moves, of course). It'll learn
Psychic naturally as it levels up. Jolteon and Tangela are also Pokemon
that have to spend some time in GSC to learn Growth and Amnesia.
The rest of Jolteon's moves are naturally learnt, and I can
teach Tangela Mega Drain and Body Slam by way of TMs.
Of course I can spend some time hunting for good Chanseys at the
Safari Zone, and the Sandshrews I can find in the Blue version
on Route 4. Once I have decently DV'd Pokemon and the moves are
all taught or within reach by leveling up, I can begin the fourth step.
Step 4- Train your Pokemon
Now comes the process of EV training. To see how it works,
check the Base Stats, DVs, and Evs explanation of at the
beginning of Section 4. Your first job is to buy all the
necessary stat-enhancers to get a big chunk of the EV training
out of the way. Here's the key for which item does which:
HP Up- HP
Protein- Attack
Iron- Defense
Carbos- Speed
Calcium- Special
Each Pokemon can use a maximum of ten stat-enhancers on
every stat, so it'll set you back about $490,000 for every
Pokemon to be maxed out- probably too much for you to spend on
every Pokemon, but you can always just spend half the total or
so. The best way to get consistent cash flow is by beating the
Elite 4 over and over; you can get nearly $30,000 for each run
through. Remember; even when your Pokemon are at level 100,
it's still possible to keep battling and gaining EV points, you just
have to use the Box Trick to see visual improvement. When you
start each of your Pokemon with 40% of the EV training done
already, though, you're much more likely to get most of the rest
of the training done by the time they reach level 100. Of
course, an alternative to spending this much money is using the
Missingno. glitch to duplicate yourself all the stat-enhancers
you need. If you view it as cheating, then you don't have to do
it; it sure makes things easier though.
After you're finished with the stat-enhancers, you begin
EV training; leveling up your Pokemon keeping in mind the Base
Stats of the Pokemon you defeat so you know which stat you're
depositing the most EVs into. Now of course, there is also a
method to severely decrease the amount of time it takes to level
up Pokemon in RBY; duplicating Rare Candies. Technically it's
not cheating because you're not using a Game Shark, but no one
will get on your case if you're willing to take the vast amount
of time necessary to manually level up. Keep in mind, however,
that when you use Rare Candies you are not gaining any EV
points! At some point you do have to do normal battles to gain the
EV points. If you've used up all the stat-enhancers, this reduces
the number of battles you have to do quite a bit.
In this example, I will calculate the amount of manual
training I have to do with how many Rare Candies I can afford to
use. With my newly-caught Pokemon all having used their stat-
enhancers to their maximum effect, they each have 25,600 EVs in
each stat. This leaves 37,302 EVs to go for each stat. I will
add the Base Stats of each of the Elite 4 members' Pokemon to
see how many EVs I will get for defeating them one time through.
Because Gary's Pokemon change from cartridge to cartridge, I'll
assume he's using a team with pretty balanced Base Stats in a
Red/Blue game: Pidgeot, Alakazam, Rhydon, Arcanine, Exeggutor,
and Blastoise. Here are the approximate EV totals for one
Elite 4 sweep:
HP- 1,885
Attack- 2,245
Defense- 2,195
Speed- 2,078
Special- 2,100
Since I'm focusing on giving my Pokemon maximum EVs, I'll
focus most on HP, the lowest total of the 5. Since I need
37,302 total EVs for each stat and one Pokemon gets 1,885 HP EV points
for beating the entire Elite 4 once, I need to beat the Elite 4
20 times with each Pokemon, or 120 total times. This will fill
in the whole HP EV slot. The others will fill in more quickly.
Since I'm assuming a single one of my Pokemon will take on the
whole of the Elite 4 at once, I'd better give it some help. I
decide to duplicate Rare Candies and raise each Pokemon to level
80. Now I can just have each Pokemon beat the Elite 4
individually until they're level 100, or I can count to 20 for
each Pokemon and then Rare Candy them the rest of the way to
level 100.
Once I have beaten the Elite 4 a total of 20 times for each
Pokemon and they are all at level 100, my training is finished.
Now, as a final step, I compare the stats of my Pokemon to their
maximum possible stats to see what their DVs are. If I've
perfectly EV trained each one, each of their stats should be no
more than 30 below the maximum total. Here are the stats of my
Pokemon (first number, actual stat, second number, maximum stat):
Starmie, level 100: HP- 307/313; At- 240/248; Df- 252/268;
Sd- 306/318; Sc- 292/298
Hypno, level 100: HP- 363/373; At- 220/244; Df- 216/238;
Sd- 226/232; Sc- 310/328
Jolteon, level 100: HP- 319/333; At- 212/228; Df- 216/218;
Sd- 334/358; Sc- 312/318
Chansey, level 100: HP- 689/703; At- 90/108; Df- 100/108;
Sd- 180/198; Sc- 294/308
Tangela, level 100: HP- 317/333; At- 198/208; Df- 320/328;
Sd- 218/218; Sc- 290/298
Sandslash, level 100: HP- 351/353; At- 292/298; Df- 298/318;
Sd- 214/228; Sc- 196/208
Looking at their stats, I can conclude what their DVs are:
Starmie: HP- 12, At- 11, Df- 7, Sd- 9, Sc- 12
Hypno: HP- 10, At- 8, Df- 4, Sd- 11, Sc- 6
Jolteon: HP- 8, At- 7, Df- 14, Sd- 4, Sc- 12
Chansey: HP- 8, At- 6, Df- 11, Sd- 6, Sc- 8
Tangela: HP- 7, At- 10, Df- 11, Sd- 15, Sc- 11
Sandslash: HP- 14, At- 12, Df- 5, Sd- 8, Sc- 9
The DVs reveal fairly pleasing numbers, plainly above-
average as I had hoped them to be when I captured them. Now my
Pokemon are fully trained, and I am finally ready for battle!
Step 5- Test out your team
Now that your team is all ready, all you need is someone to
battle against! Test your team out in battle as much as you
can, to see if your ideas and plans were effective or not. And if
this was your first team, don't be disappointed if it doesn't go
as well as you thought. If you tried out movesets presented in
this guide and they don't work for you, tweak them a bit so that
they fit your style better. Get a winning record for yourself,
influence enough people, and you're well on your way to becoming
a true Pokemon Master!
THE QUICK METHOD
Step 1- Choose your Pokemon
This is basically the same step as before. Choose the
roles on your team and select Pokemon to fulfill those roles.
Step 2- Choose your movesets
Again, mostly the same. Plan out what moves you want ahead
of time before you start slapping moves on your Pokemon. If you
look at your movesets together on paper, it's easy to see
mistakes and correct them with no harm done.
Step 3- Shark the Pokemon and movesets
You'll be studying the Section C Game Shark codes list for
most of the remainder of your time. Check the Wild Pokemon
species modifier and input the codes that correspond to the
Pokemon you want on your team, then go catch them. Next, use
the Move modifier codes to input attacks on to your Pokemon. Be
sure not to put on any attacks that are not present on the
corresponding Pokemon's move list!
Step 4- Level up and shark the stats
Getting perfect stats is a lot easier when you're using a
Game Shark. Duplicate the Rare Candies and level up all your
Pokemon to 100, then input all the Max stat experience codes on
each Pokemon. The first five are for the EVs, the next two are
the DVs, and the final four are for maximum Pps. Finally, once
all the codes are put in, insert your Pokemon into a local PC
and take them out again to see the change in stats. You now have a
team with maximum stats across the board, in just a small bit of
time. This is the way most RBY teams are made.
Step 5- Test out your team
Have some fun with your new team and try it out. Odds are
it will be more powerful than any team raised by hand. The
greatest part about the Game Shark is that whenever you want to
change something around with your team, it's just a code or two
away.
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E. Conclusion
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2. Credits
- strawhat for the idea of suggesting movesets for each Pokemon
- Argonaut for his Pokedex guide:
http://db.gamefaqs.com/portable/gameboy/file/pokemon_pokedex.txt
- Choomag for his Pokemon moster location guide:
http://db.gamefaqs.com/portable/gameboy/file/pokemon_monser_loca
ion.txt
- Efrem Orizzonte for his Base/Max Stats FAQ:
http://db.gamefaqs.com/portable/gameboy/file/pokemon_pokedex.txt
- Prima Strategy Guides for the usage of their material
- Nintendo, for this masterpiece of a game. May it live on
forever!
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3. Contact
Please do not contact me about this guide-
it is safe to say that I have stopped playing Pokemon
for a while. Again, please check the message boards or
other FAQs for your questions.
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