Pokemon - Strategy Guide (Page 01)

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------POKEMON RED/BLUE FAQ--------------------------
------Written by NickWhiz1 (NickWhiz1@aol.com)------
------Version 2.1-----------------------------------
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Last Updated: November 17, 1999

OK, I know I'm being a little strict, but I will now accept teams in ANY format, 
as long as you have the Pokemon, their moves, and their experience level.  Send 
them in!  Remember, though, all submissions are bound to be edited to match the 
others already placed on here.

Table of Contents

Introduction/History
Story
Controls*
Items
Characters*
FAQ
Walkthrough
Pokedex
Ability List
Codes/Tricks
Killer Teams
Copyright
Credits
In Conclusion

*Not completed

---------------------------INTRODUCTION/HISTORY----------------------------

Version 2.1(11/17/99): Big update.  First, I have a corrected description for 
the ability "Mimic" (thanks to Donnie Wells, dwells@ns.gemlink.com).  Second, I 
have a corrected description for the ability "Psywave" (thanks to Nick C., 
ncorpuz34@freepcmail.com).  Third, I have some new Game Genie codes (thanks to 
StUDio K13@aol.com).  Fourth, I have begun to list the locations of the HMs and 
TMs in the item section. Fifth, I redid the item section by putting those nice 
=== headers to divide the sections.  Last, but not least, the next team of the 
week is in 2 days!

Version 2.0(11/14/99): Many things.  First, in my REAL life, I saw Pokemon: The 
First Movie yesterday, and it wasn't up to my expectations.  Second, my family 
computer just had a new hard drive installed, so that's why I didn't update 
eariler.  Now, about this FAQ.  I was sent a Killer Team late on 11/12/99, so 
that person won the honors.  He also informed me of the Game Genie codes on Game 
Sages, so those are up to.  Who is this person?  Anyone heard of Devin Morgan 
(DBM11085)?  Thought so.

Version 1.92(11/12/99): I've moved my sample Killer Team to the Archives (I also 
revised it, I switched Speed and Special around), and annouced the Team of the 
Week for November 12, 1999: No one!  Oh well, send in your teams for the next 
Team of the Week: November 19, 1999!  Oh yeah, I added a note at the top of the 
page, and updated my Request List.

Version 1.91(11/5/99): Not much of an update, but I have added the Killer Teams 
section.

Version 1.9: Game Shark codes have been added.

Version 1.8: After having to redownload and reformat this, I have the latest 
version available, which includes the 100% Pokedex completion!  Now all I need 
is some Game Shark/Genie codes and I'll be done.  Look for my next FAQ to 
possibly be on another fun Game Boy game, Pokemon Pinball.

Version 1.7: Anyone ever heard of a game called Bash the Rumors?  It's fun to 
play, and Ash Ketchum1 has earned 1 point for bashing the Superstrength rumor.  
Go check it out.  The FAQ section has undergone a MASSIVE change, now with more 
information and formatting.  The In Conclusion section has also been updated.

Version 1.6: Thanks to B00664, I now have initiated my Codes/Rumors section.  
Plus, yet another reformatting project, redoing the level headers in the 
Walkthrough.

Version 1.51: Thanks to N64unlimited, I now have Gary's Blastoise's final moves.  
Mucho gracias!  Oh yeah, the credits section and my request list have been 
updated.

Version 1.5: The Pokedex has been updated, now with all info except TM/HM 
compatibility for Nidoking to Mewtwo.  That will be finished soon.  Every 
trainer strategy has also been revised, now with opponent Pokemon's moves!  Oh 
yeah, check out my request list in the In Conclusion section. 

Version 1.4: The Pokedex is near complete, with entries for all 151 Pokemon, 
extra data coming soon.  Mew's abilties are also added at the end of the Ability 
List section.

Version 1.3: The Walkthrough is now 100% COMPLETE!  The only main section that 
needs updating is the Pokedex section, which has been updated this version.  
After that, I'll work on the other sections I need to complete.  Stay tuned for 
a complete version soon!

Version 1.2: The Walkthrough has been updated, and I have revised the strategies 
for Gary (Nugget Bridge/Routes 24-25, S.S. Anne) and Misty.  Also updated are 
the FAQ and In Conclusion sections.

Version 1.1: The Pokemon Ability Lists are completed, plus I revised the Gary 
strategies for Route 22, Nugget Bridge, and S.S. Anne.  Look for the Walkthrough 
and Pokedex to be continued next update.

Version 1.0: The first e-mail I get about this FAQ will probably be "Why did you 
write this piece of junk?!".  Well, sometimes you need to put your own $0.02 in 
for something, and in this case, it's Pokemon.  BTW, this is my first FAQ 
written in my new FAQ format.  Tell me what you think.  Another thing, don't 
look for the accented E's here.  They are a waste of time.  There are many 
incomplete sections here, this being the first version and all.  The next 
version will be more complete, I promise.

-----------------------------------STORY-----------------------------------

You assume the role of a 10 year old named Ash, from Pallet Town, attempting to 
become the greatest Pokemon trainer in the world.  Aided by a Pokemon expert, 
Prof. Oak, he travels around the world in search of the 150+ monsters.  Along 
the way, he will do battle with his rival Gary Oak, the 8 Pokemon Gym Leaders, a 
mysterious group of Pokemon thieves called Team Rocket, and the Elite Four 
members of the Pokemon League.

---------------------------------CONTROLS----------------------------------

This section will be posted soon...

-----------------------------------ITEMS-----------------------------------

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POKE BALLS
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Poke Ball: Allows you to catch Pokemon, cheap
Great Ball: Allows you to catch Pokemon, average
Ultra Ball: Allows you to catch Pokemon, expensive
Master Ball: Allows you to catch Pokemon (100% accuracy), only one exists
Safari Ball: Allows you to catch Pokemon, only used in Safari Zone

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STONES/FOSSILS
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Dome Fossil: Revive Kabuto at Pokemon Lab on Cinnibar Island
Helix Fossil: Revive Omanyte at Pokemon Lab on Cinnibar Island
Old Amber: Revive Aerodactyl at Pokemon Lab on Cinnibar Island
Moon Stone: Evolve certain rare Pokemon
Fire Stone: Evolve certain Fire-element Pokemon
Water Stone: Evolve certain Water-element Pokemon
Leaf Stone: Evolve certain Grass-element Pokemon
Thunder Stone: Evolve certain Electric-element Pokemon

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STAT BOOSTERS
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Protein: Raises Attack
Iron: Raises Defense
Calcium: Raises Special
Carbos: Raises Speed
Rare Candy: Raises experience level by 1
HP UP: Raises max HP
PP UP: Raises max PP of one ability by the formula (max PP divided by 5)
X Accuracy: In battle, raises Accuracy
X Attack: In battle, raises Attack
X Defend: In battle, raises Defense
X Special: In battle, raises Special
X Speed: In battle, raises Speed
Dire Hit: In battle, increases chance of critical hit
Guard Spec.: In battle, defends you against Special attacks

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HEALING ITEMS
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Potion: Restores 20 HP
Super Potion: Restores 50 HP
Fresh Water: Restores 50 HP, use to enter Saffron City and get a TM
Soda Pop: Restores 60 HP, use to get a TM
Lemonade: Restores 80 HP, use to get a TM
Hyper Potion: Restores 200 HP
Max Potion: Restores all HP
Antidote: Relieves Poison status
Awakening: Relieves Sleep status
Burn Heal: Relieves Burn status
Ice Heal: Relieves Freeze status
Paralyze Heal: Relieves Paralyze status
Poke Flute: Relieves Sleep status, used to wake up Snorlax
Full Heal: Relieves any status condition
Full Restore: Relieves any status condition and restores all HP
Revive: Revives fainted Pokemon, restores 1/2 of max HP
Max Revive: Revives fainted Pokemon, restores all HP
Ether: Restores 10 PP of one ability
Max Ether: Restores 10 PP of all abilities (one Pokemon)
Elixer: Restores all PP of one ability
Max Elixir: Restores all PP of all abilities (one Pokemon)

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MISC.
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Bicycle: Speeds up transportation
Bike Voucher: Buy free bike with
Card Key: Opens doors inside Silph Co. in Saffron
Coin: Play slots with in Rocket Game Corner in Celadon
Coin Case: Hold up to 9,999 coins
Escape Rope: Return to the last Pokemon center you visited
Exp. All: Gives all your Pokemon in your party experience after a battle by the 
formula (1/2 is split up between Pokemon who fought, and 1/2 is split up between 
all Pokemon in the party)
Gold Teeth: Give to Warden of the Safari Zone for an HM
Good Rod: Catch aquatic Pokemon, average
Item Finder: Find hidden items
Lift Key: Operates elevator of Rocket Game Corner basement in Celadon
Max Repel: Prevents wild Poekmon battles for 250 steps
Nugget: Sell for $5000 at Pokemon Marts
Oak's Parcel: Deliver to Prof. Oak to get Pokedex
Old Rod: Catch aquatic Pokemon, Magikarp only
Poke Doll: Give to Copycat for a TM
Pokedex: Records info about Pokemon you've seen/caught/owned
Repel: Prevents wild Pokemon battles for 100 steps
S.S. Ticket: Get on S.S. Anne in Vermilion
Secret Key: Open the door to Cinnabar Gym
Silph Scope: Identify ghosts in Pokemon Tower in Lavender
Super Repel: Prevents wild Pokemon battles for 200 steps
Super Rod: Catch aquatic Pokemon, all possible
Town Map: Shows where you are

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TMs and HMs
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I have decided to list the location of each of them in this section.  I am doing 
this because some of the TM locations aren't in the walkthrough.

*TM01: Mega Punch:
Find it in the 2nd basement (lowest level) of Mt. Moon or buy it at the Celadon 
Dept. Store (2nd floor) for $3,000.

*TM02: Razor Wind:
Find it in the 4th basement (lowest level) of the Team Rocket base under the 
Game Corner or buy it at the Celadon Dept. Store (2nd floor) for $2,000.

*TM03: Swords Dance:
Find it on the 7th floor of Silph Co. in Saffron City.

*TM04: Whirlwind:
Find it along Route 4, east of Mt. Moon.

*TM05: Mega Kick:
Find it on the 2nd floor of Victory Road or buy it at the Celadon Dept. Store 
(2nd floor) for $3,000.

*TM06: Toxic:
Recieve it from Koga after defeating him.

TM07: Horn Drill
TM08: Body Slam
TM09: Take Down
TM10: Double-Edge

*TM11: Bubblebeam:
Recieve it from Misty after defeating her.

TM12: Water Gun
TM13: Ice Beam
TM14: Blizzard

*TM15: Hyper Beam:
Buy it at the Game Corner exchange corner for 5,500 Rocket coins.

TM16: Pay Day
TM17: Submission
TM18: Counter
TM19: Seismic Toss
TM20: Rage

*TM21: Mega Drain:
Recieve it from Erika after defeating her.

TM22: Solarbeam

*TM23: Dragon Rage:
Buy it at the Game Corner exchange corner for 3,300 Rocket coins.

*TM24: Thunderbolt:
Recieve it from Lt. Surge after defeating him.

TM25: Thunder
TM26: Earthquake

*TM27: Fissure:
Recieve it from Giovanni after defeating him in the Viridian Gym.

TM28: Dig
TM29: Psychic
TM30: Teleport
TM31: Mimic
TM32: Double Team
TM33: Reflect

*TM34: Bide:
Recieve it from Brock after defeating him.

TM35: Metronome
TM36: Self Destruct
TM37: Egg Bomb

*TM38: Fire Blast:
Recieve it from Blaine after defeating him.

TM39: Swift
TM40: Skull Bash
TM41: Softboiled
TM42: Dream Eater
TM43: Sky Attack
TM44: Rest
TM45: Thunder Wave

*TM46: Psywave:
Recieve it from Sabrina after defeating her.

TM47: Explosion
TM48: Rock Slide
TM49: Tri Attack

*TM50: Substitute:
Buy at the Game Corner exchange corner for 7,700 Rocket coins.

*HM01: Cut:
Find it on the S.S. Anne.  Defeat Gary on the 2nd floor, then go up the ladder 
and talk to the captain.  He'll give you Cut.

*HM02: Fly:
Find it along Route 16.  Cut down the bush, then go up, then left from the grass 
patch, through the building, and into the house.  The girl inside will give you 
Fly.

HM03: Surf
HM04: Strength
HM05: Flash

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GYM BADGES
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Boulder Badge: Your Pokemon's Attack rating rises a little, lets you use Flash 
any time outside battle
Cascade Badge: All Pokemon up to L30 will obey you, lets you use Cut any time 
outside battle
Thunder Badge: Your Pokemon's Speed rating rises a little, lets you use Fly any 
time outside battle
Rainbow Badge: All Pokemon up to L50 will obey you, lets you use Strength any 
time outside battle
Marsh Badge: All Pokemon up to L70 will obey you
Soul Badge: Your Pokemon's Defense rating rises a little, lets you use Surf any 
time outside battle
Volcano Badge: Your Pokemon's Special rating rises a little
Earth Badge: All Pokemon will obey you

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This section will be posted soon...

------------------------------------FAQ------------------------------------

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Q: What is Pokemon?
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A: Good morning.  Apparently you've been sleeping since last August, before 
Pokemon turned into the most popluar thing since sliced bread.  Pokemon are 
imaginary creatures with special powers. As the main characters, your job is to 
try to catch and train as many of them as possible.  Since it's an RPG, strategy 
plays a key role in this game.

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Q: How do I catch Pokemon?
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A: First off, you need to go to a Pokemon Mart and buy some Poke/Great/Ultra 
Balls.  Then, step into a grass patch and walk around until you go into battle.  
To catch a Pokemon, you need to lower its HP to about 1/4 of their max.  When 
they are low enough, throw a ball.  With luck, you'll catch it.  Stronger 
Pokemon command more powerful balls.

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Q: I just caught a Pokemon.  What's the next step?
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A: Train it.  Raise its Exp.  Teach it new moves.  With a properly trained 
Pokemon, you can use it to help you battle wild Pokemon and trainers.

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Q: I'm short on cash.  Where do I get some?
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A: There are three ways.  One, battle trainers.  If you've defeated the Elite 
Four once, you can keep battling them for more money.  Two, use Meowth's Pay Day 
attack to get a few dollars.  Three, teach a Pokemon TM 16 so they can use Pay 
Day.  Remember, if your Pokemon all faint, you lose 1/2 of your money...

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Q: How do I get all three starters?
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A: Well, here's one way:
1. Have one person start a new game, and the other have about 4-5 junky Pokemon 
that can be lost.
2. Have him/her choose Bulbasaur.
3. After getting the Pokedex from Oak, go to Viridian City and trade the 
Bulbasaur for a junky Pokemon.
4. Now, have that person start a new game, and follow the same steps for 
Bulbasaur again.
5. Follow the steps until the person with the junky Pokemon has two of each 
starter, except one of them, which will be the one the person that's starting 
new games will pick.
6. After that, have the person with the doubles of starters trade the other 
person the other two starters.I hope that helps.

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Q: What's the difference between the Red and Blue versions?
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A: Both games are basically the same, except the rarity of some Pokemon is 
changed and some Pokemon you can't catch at all.  Here's a list of Pokemon 
exclusive to each version, and their counterparts:

Red:       Blue:
Ekans      Sandshrew
Arbok      Sandslash
Mankey     Meowth
Primeape   Persian
Oddish     Bellsprout
Gloom      Weepinbell
Vileplume  Victreebel
Growlithe  Vulpix
Arcanine   Ninetales
Scyther    Pinsir
Electabuzz Magmar

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Q: My Pokemon is at L100.  Why hasn't it evolved?
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A: Not all Pokemon evolve from levels.  In some cases, you will need to use an 
elemental stone or even trade to another cartridge.  Some Pokemon don't even 
evolve.

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Q: What are the prices for items in each Pokemon Mart?
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A:
VIRIDIAN CITY
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|Poke Ball    |$200|
|Antidote     |$100|
|Paralyze Heal|$200|
|Burn Heal    |$250|

PEWTER CITY
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|Poke Ball    |$200|
|Potion       |$300|
|Escape Rope  |$550|
|Antidote     |$100|
|Burn Heal    |$250|
|Awakening    |$200|
|Paralyze Heal|$200|

CERULEAN CITY
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|Poke Ball    |$200|
|Potion       |$300|
|Repel        |$350|
|Antidote     |$100|
|Burn Heal    |$250|
|Awakening    |$200|
|Paralyze Heal|$200|

VERMILION CITY
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|Poke Ball    |$200|
|Super Potion |$700|
|Ice Heal     |$250|
|Awakening    |$200|
|Paralyze Heal|$200|
|Repel        |$350|

LAVENDER TOWN
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|Great Ball   | $600|
|Super Potion | $700|
|Revive       |$1500|
|Escape Rope  | $550|
|Super Repel  | $500|
|Antidote     | $100|
|Burn Heal    | $250|
|Ice Heal     | $250|
|Paralyze Heal| $200|

CELADON CITY
2nd Floor
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|Great Ball         | $600|
|Super Potion       | $700|
|Revive             |$1500|
|Super Repel        | $500|
|Antidote           | $100|
|Burn Heal          | $250|
|Ice Heal           | $250|
|Awakening          | $200|
|Paralyze Heal      | $200|
|TM 32 (Double Team)|$1000|
|TM 33 (Reflect)    |$1000|
|TM 02 (Razor Wind) |$2000|
|TM 07 (Horn Drill) |$2000|
|TM 37 (Egg Bomb)   |$2000|
|TM 01 (Mega Punch) |$3000|
|TM 05 (Mega Kick)  |$3000|
|TM 09 (Take Down)  |$3000|
|TM 17 (Submission) |$3000|

4th Floor
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|Poke Doll    |$1000|
|Fire Stone   |$2100|
|Thunder Stone|$2100|
|Water Stone  |$2100|
|Leaf Stone   |$2100|

5th Floor
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|X Accuracy | $950|
|Guard Spec.| $700|
|Dire Hit   | $650|
|X Attack   | $350|
|X Defend   | $350|
|X Speed    | $350|
|X Special  | $350|
|HP Up      |$9800|
|Protein    |$9800|
|Iron       |$9800|
|Carbos     |$9800|
|Calcium    |$9800|

Vending Machines
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|Fresh Water|$200|
|Soda Pop   |$300|
|Lemonade   |$350|

SAFFRON CITY
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|Great Ball  | $600|
|Hyper Potion|$1500|
|Max Repel   | $700|
|Escape Rope | $550|
|Full Heal   | $600|
|Revive      |$1500|

FUSCHIA CITY
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|Ultra Ball  |$1200|
|Great Ball  | $600|
|Super Potion| $700|
|Revive      |$1500|
|Full Heal   | $600|
|Super Repel | $500|

CINNABAR ISLAND
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|Ultra Ball  |$1200|
|Great Ball  | $600|
|Hyper Potion|$1500|
|Max Repel   | $700|
|Escape Rope | $550|
|Full Heal   | $600|
|Revive      |$1500|

INDIGO PLATEAU
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|Ultra Ball  |$1200|
|Great Ball  | $600|
|Full Restore|$3000|
|Max Potion  |$2500|
|Full Heal   | $600|
|Revive      |$1500|
|Max Repel   | $700|

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Q: I have an Abra/Magikarp, and I need to raise it.  How?
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A: There are many ways to do so, including:
1. Use the Item Multiplier trick to multiply Rare Candies (see Codes/Tricks).
2. Teach Abra a TM or too (Magikarp can't learn any).
3. Put the Abra/Magikarp in front, then bring them back in the middle of a 
battle.  They will earn part of the EXP.
4. Keep them in the Pokemon Day Care (Route 5).  Every step you take earns you 
one EXP point.
Hopefully, you'll figure a way out.

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Q: Where do I fish for wild water Pokemon?
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A: Well, here's a list:

#054 Psyduck: Cerulean City/Gym, Safari Zone, Routes 4,24,25, 
#060 Poliwag: Pallet Town, Viridian City, Route 22
#061 Poliwhirl: Celadon City, Route 10
#072 Tentacool: Pallet Town, Viridian City, Routes 12,13,17,18
#079 Slowpoke: Celadon City, Safari Zone, Route 10
#080 Slowbro: Unknown Dungeon, Route 23
#090 Shellder: Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Island, Routes 
6,11,19,20,21
#098 Krabby: Cerulean City/Gym, Vermilion City, Fuschia City, Safari Zone, 
Routes 4,6,11,12,13,17,18,24,25
#099 Kingler: Unknown Dungeon, Route 23
#116 Horsea: Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Island, Routes 19,20,21
#117 Seadra: Unknown Dungeon, Route 23
#118 Goldeen: Cerulean City/Gym, Fuschia City, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Island, 
Routes 12,13,17,18,19,20,21,22
#119 Seaking: Fuschia City, Unknown Dungeon, Route 23
#120 Staryu: Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Island, Routes 19,20,21
#129 Magikarp: Anywhere (with Old Rod)
#147 Dratini: Safari Zone

--------------------------------WALKTHROUGH--------------------------------

NOTE: For the Wild Pokemon listings, that only counts for Pokemon you can find 
on land/swimming, not ones you can fish for.  The fishing locations are in the 
FAQ section.

After you start a new game and have set the names of you and your rival, you'll 
appear in...

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PALLET TOWN
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Upon starting in Pallet Town, you will be in your bedroom.  Go to your PC, and 
select Withdraw Item.  Select Potion, take it out, then go downstairs and 
outside.  The only way you can go for now is north, so head up towards Route 1.  
Prof. Oak will then stop you, then take you into his lab.  He will then give you 
a choice on which Pokemon you wish to start out with.  If you want the best 
Pokemon for the beginning of the game, pick Bulbasaur.  If you want the best 
overall Pokemon, pick Squirtle.  If you want a challenge, pick Charmander.  Upon 
choosing your Pokemon, Gary will choose his, obviously picking the one with the 
elemental advantage.  As you try to walk out, Gary will challenge you...
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TRAINER: Gary
POKEMON:
*He Chose Bulbasaur*
L5 Bulbasaur- Tackle, Growl
*He Chose Charmander*
L5 Charmander- Scratch, Growl
*He Chose Squirtle*
L5 Squirtle- Tackle, Tail Whip
STRATEGY:
For the first battle, this is almost hard.  It may be, if you forgot about your 
Potion.  The trick is to keep using Scratch/Tackle, and heal when your HP gets 
about 5 or below (or the game beeps at you).  Don't worry about the opponent's 
Growl/Tail Whip, just keep pounding them.
BASICALLY:
You have only your starter, so that's it.
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After battling Gary, it's time to FINALLY head north to...

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ROUTE 1
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Wild Pokemon:
#016 Pidgey
#019 Rattata

Items:
Potion

Have your Pokemon healed fully before you enter Route 1.  The Pokemon you will 
face are at Levels 2-4, so you shouldn't have much of a problem getting by them.  
Now would be a good time to begin raising your Pokemon's levels, as you will be 
needing it soon.  Other than that, talk to the guy near the sign for a Potion, 
then go north to...

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VIRIDIAN CITY
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Items:
Oak's Parcel

The first major town, you can't do a lot here.  The passage north to Route 2 is 
blocked, the gum is closed, Route 22 to the west leads to Gary, and you still 
don't have a Pokedex.  So, go to the Pokemon Center if your Pokemon needs to be 
healed, then go to the Pokemon Mart.  The clerk there will give you Oak's 
Parcel.  Now, go south to...

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PALLET TOWN
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Items:
Pokedex
Town Map

Now that you have Oak's Parcel, go to Prof. Oak's lab.  Walk up and give him the 
parcel.  Then Gary will walk in.  Oak will then tell you about his dream to have 
a catalog of all the Pokemon in the world.  He will give you the Pokedex, then 
you can go, when he's done.  Before leaving, go into Gary's house and talk to 
his sister to get a Town Map.  Now, head north, again, to...

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VIRIDIAN CITY
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First thing, go into the Pokemon Center and buy some Poke Balls (finally!).  
Now, if you need to, go south to Route 1 to catch a Pidgey or Rattata, or you 
can just wait until Route 2.  This next area is optional, but if you want, go 
to...

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ROUTE 22
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Wild Pokemon:
#019 Rattata
#021 Spearow
#029 Nidoran F
#032 Nidoran M

Go west to the grass patch to find some Nidoran and maybe a Spearow.  If your 
Pokemon is at a high enough level, go up past the patch, then west to run 
into...
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TRAINER: Gary
POKEMON:
*He Chose Bulbasaur*
L9 Pidgey- Gust, Sand-Attack
L8 Bulbasaur- Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed
*He Chose Charmander*
L9 Pidgey- Gust, Sand-Attack
L8 Charmander- Scratch, Growl
*He Chose Squirtle*
L9 Pidgey- Gust, Sand-Attack
L8 Squirtle- Tackle, Tail Whip, Bubble
STRATEGY:
No matter who you/he picked, you should go into the Viridian Forest (further 
down) and pick up a Pikachu.  Build it to about L8, then bring it here.  Pidgey 
will fall to 2 Thundershocks from Pika.  As for his starter, use Spearow on 
Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur (Tackle/Leech Seed) on Charmander, and Pikachu on Squirtle.
BASICALLY:
Have a Pikachu, and whoever else depending on who he picked.
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After you've beaten Gary, and you've gotten all the Pokemon you can, go back 
east to...