Pokémon Red/Blue Walkthrough

You'll start in your house in Pallet Town. Walk over to your PC and withdraw your Potion. Go outside. There are other houses but you don't need to check them out yet. Go up onto a grassy path. Professor Oak will stop you and drag you into his lab, where he will give you and your rival a choice of three Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. They all have their advantages: Bulbasaur has the highest HP, Squirtle has the best Defense, and Charmander has the best Attack. It doesn't matter which one you pick; they are all good. On your way out, Rival will challenge you. If your Pokémon gets weak, revive it with your Potion. After you beat him, head to Rival's House and pick up a Town Map from his sister. Then it's off to Route One!

POKEMON INFO Bulbasaur: Evolves into Ivysaur at Lv. 16 and evolves again into Venusaur at Lv. 32. Charmander: Evolves into Charmeleon at Lv. 16 and again into Charizard at Lv. 36. Squirtle: Evolves into Wartortle at Lv. 16 and again into Blastoise at Lv. 36.

You'll run into wild Pokémon here. Fight them to earn experience for your Pokémon or Run Away. You can't catch them yet. A man here will give you a Potion. Keep walking to reach Viridian City!

Heal your Pokémon at the Pokémon Center if needed. Then go to the Pokémon Mart and pick up Oak's Parcel. Deliver it to him back at his lab and you and Rival will recieve a Pokédex. Then go back to Viridian City.

Buy 10-15 Pokéballs at the Pokémon Mart, then go back to Route 1.

POKEMON INFO Pidgey: Many in Both Versions Rattata: Many in Both Versions Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20.

When you're done catching Pokémon there, go to Route 22, left of Viridian City. Fight the wild Pokémon there. When you're done, go up to fight Rival. He has a Pidgey and his starting Pokémon at his command.

POKEMON INFO Rattata: Many in Both Versions Nidoran (Male): Many in Red, Few in Blue Nidoran (Female): Few in Red, Many in Blue Spearow: Few in Both Versions Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20. Nidoran (Male): Evolves into Nidorino at Lv. 16 and again into Nidoking if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidoran (Female): Evolves into Nidorina at Lv. 16 and again into Nidoqueen if you use the Moon Stone on it. Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20.

Now go back into Viridian City. Follow the path up into Route 2.

You will see weird looking shrubs along the pathway. When you get the Cut HM, you can Cut down the bushes and trade an Abra for a Mr. Mime with a man. You'll also find a Moon Stone and an HP Up. Keep that in mind for later. But for now, just go up into Viridian Forest.

POKEMON INFO Pidgey: Many in Both Versions Rattata: Many in Both Versions Caterpie: None in Red, Few in Blue Weedle: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20. Caterpie: Evolves into Metapod at Lv. 7, and again into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Weedle: Evolves into Kakuna at Lv. 7, and again into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Mr. Mime: Doesn't evolve

This is the first place with Rival Trainers. You'll find a Pokéball, an Antidote, and a Potion here. You'll also find plenty of wild Pokémon! Follow the path to get out, then walk up into Pewter City.

POKEMON INFO Weedle: Many in Red, Few in Blue Kakuna: Many in Red, Few in Blue Metapod: Few in Red, Many in Blue Caterpie: Few in Red, Many in Blue Pikachu: Few in Both Versions Weedle: Evolves into Kakuna at Lv. 7, and again into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Kakuna: Evolves into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Metapod: Evolves into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Caterpie: Evolves into Metapod at Lv. 7, and again into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Pikachu: Evolves into Raichu if you use the Thunder Stone on it.

Enter the Pokémon Gym to face your first Gym Trainer, Brock. He trains Rock Pokémon. Use Squirtle or Bulbasaur against him. Get Charmander up to a very high level or you're dead.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Boulder Badge (Increases all your Pokémon's Attack, Defense, Speed, and Special, allows you to use HM 05, Flash), and TM 34. (Bide) Pokémon: Geodude (Lv. 12), and Onix. (Lv. 14)

Don't leave Pewter City yet! Go up to the big building, the Pewter Museum of Science. It costs $50 to get in, but what really counts is the building near the back. When you get the Cut HM, come back here and Cut down the bushes near the back. You'll gain access to the Pewter Museum of Science Lab, where you'll get the Old Amber. This will be turned into a Pokémon known as Aerodactyl later in the game. It doesn't evolve. Now you can leave Pewter City. Go left into Route 3.

This area is easy. Just follow the path and fight the Rival Trainers. A man in the Pokémon Center will offer you a Magikarp for $500. Magikarps are common, so don't buy it. When you're done, go in the hole in the wall. That's the entrance to Mt. Moon.

POKEMON INFO Pidgey: Many in Both Versions Spearow: Many in Both Versions Jigglypuff: Few in Both Versions Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20. Jigglypuff: Evolves into Wigglypuff if you use the Moon Stone on it. Magikarp: Evolves into Gyarados at Lv. 20.

Go up, right, up, right, past the ladder, up, right, down past the ladder, left, and up into the ladder. Now go down and right into the ladder. Now, go up, right, down, right, up, right, down, left, down, left, up, right, up, and towards the Rival Trainer. Beat him and he'll give you a choice of two fossils: the Helix Fossil and the Dome Fossil. These will be turned into Pokémon later on in the game. The Dome Fossil will give you Kabuto, good on Attack. It evolves into Kabutops at Lv. 40. The Helix Fossil will give you Omanyte, good on Defense. It evolves into Omastar at Lv. 40. Now go up, left, down, right, and into the ladder. Now go right into the ladder. Finally! You're out of Mt. Moon! If you look around Mt. Moon, you'll find 2 Potions, TM 12 (Water Gun), a Rare Candy, an Escape Rope, a Moon Stone, TM 01 (Mega Punch), and an HP Up.

POKEMON INFO Zubat: Many in Both Versions Geodude: Few in Both Versions Paras: Few in Both Versions Clefairy: Few in Both Versions Zubat: Evolves into Golbat at Lv. 22. Geodude: Evolves into Graveler at Lv. 25 and again into Golem if you trade it. Paras: Evolves into Parasect at Lv. 24. Clefairy: Evolves into Clefable if you use the Moon Stone on it.

You're now in Route 4. Just keep following the path to get to Cerulean City. If you look around, you'll find a TM 04. (Whirlwind)

POKEMON INFO Ekans: Few in Red, None in Blue Spearow: Few in Both Versions Rattata: Many in Both Versions Sandshrew: None in Red, Few in Blue Ekans: Evolves into Arbok at Lv. 25. Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20. Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20. Sandshrew: Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 25.

A man in a house will give you a Jynx for a Poliwhirl. You can't get a Poliwhirl until later on in the game, so just keep this place in mind. For know, just head to the Pokémon Gym. Misty is the leader here. She trains Water Pokémon, so use Paras, Bulbasaur (which most likely evolved into Ivysaur), or Pikachu.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Cascade Badge (Allows you to use HM 01, Cut, Pokémon up to Lv. 30 obey you), and TM 11. (Bubblebeam) Pokémon: Staryu (Lv. 18), and Starmie. (Lv. 21)

POKEMON INFO Jynx: Doesn't evolve

Now that you've beaten Misty, go up into Route 24. You'll battle Rival. He has four Pokémon that vary depending on your starting Pokémon. Once you beat him, you'll have to face 6 Team Rocket Trainers. Beat them all and you'll recieve a Nugget. Look closely around Route 24 and you'll find a TM 45. (Thunder Wave) Now go left into Route 25.

POKEMON INFO Weedle: Many in Red, Few in Blue Kakuna: Many in Red, Few in Blue Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Oddish: Many in Red, None in Blue Abra: Few in Both Versions Metapod: Few in Red, Many in Blue Caterpie: Few in Red, Many in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Many in Blue Weedle: Evolves into Kakuna at Lv. 7, and again into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Kakuna: Evolves into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Abra: Evolves into Kadabra at Lv. 16 and again into Alakazam if you trade it. Metapod: Evolves into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Caterpie: Evolves into Metapod at Lv. 7, and again into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it.

Just keep following the path and battling the Rival Trainers. If you look closely, you'll find a TM 19. (Seismic Toss) Now, go up into the house. It's Sea Cottage, your next destination.

POKEMON INFO Weedle: Many in Red, Few in Blue Kakuna: Many in Red, Few in Blue Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Oddish: Many in Red, None in Blue Abra: Few in Both Versions Metapod: Few in Red, Many in Blue Caterpie: Few in Red, Many in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Many in Blue Weedle: Evolves into Kakuna at Lv. 7, and again into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Kakuna: Evolves into Beedrill at Lv. 10. Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Abra: Evolves into Kadabra at Lv. 16 and again into Alakazam if you trade it. Metapod: Evolves into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Caterpie: Evolves into Metapod at Lv. 7, and again into Butterfree at Lv. 10. Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it.

A Pokémon will be waiting inside. It's Bill, the world-famous Pokémaniac. During one of his experiments, he accidently turned himself into a Pokémon. Press the button on his PC to reverse the process. He'll give you his S. S. Anne Ticket. Exit Sea Cottage and re-enter. Check out his PC to learn about some very rare Pokémon.

Go back to Cerulean City. Go into the house guarded by a police officer. Go into the back door of the house to enter Route 5. Battle the Team Rocket Trainer. If you beat him, you earn a TM 28. (Dig) Keep following the path until you get to a clearing with 3 houses. The first is a Pokémon Daycare. This man will raise your Pokémon for $200 a Level. The next house is the Underground Path entrance. The last house is the Saffron City entrance. However, the road to Saffron City is closed off. Go into the Underground Path instead.

POKEMON INFO Oddish: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Many in Both Versions Mankey: Few in Red, None in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Few in Blue Meowth: None in Red, Few in Blue Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Mankey: Evolves into Primeape at Lv. 28. Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Meowth: Evolves into Persian at Lv. 28.

If you have the Blue Version, a person wants to trade a Nidoran (Male) for a Nidoran (Female) with you. If you have the Red Version, a person wants to trade a Nidoran (Female) for a Nidoran (Male) with you. Trade with them if you want. Passing the Underground Path is too easy. Just follow the path.

POKEMON INFO Nidoran (Male): Evolves into Nidorino at Lv. 16 and again into Nidoking if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidoran (Female): Evolves into Nidorina at Lv. 16 and again into Nidoqueen if you use the Moon Stone on it.

Now you're in Route 6. The road to Saffron City is blocked here, too, so go down into Vermilion City instead.

POKEMON INFO Oddish: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Many in Both Versions Mankey: Few in Red, None in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Few in Blue Meowth: None in Red, Few in Blue Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Mankey: Evolves into Primeape at Lv. 28. Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Meowth: Evolves into Persian at Lv. 28.

Go into the far left house and tell the man that you love fishing. He'll give you an Old Rod. Use it to fish for Pokémon in water. Depending on what Rod you have and where you're fishing, you can find many different Pokémon.

POKEMON YOU CAN FISH FOR Psyduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Tentacool, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Shellder, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Goldeen, Seaking, Staryu, Magikarp, and Dratini.

But back to Vermilion City. Go down to the next row of houses. Go into the far left one. Talk to the man sitting on the couch. He'll start into a long story. When he's finished talking, he'll give you the Bike Voucher for listening to his story. When you have the time, go back to Cerulean City and get your very own Bicycle in the bottom left house! Now, go into the house on that house's right. A man in there will give you a Farfetch'd for a Spearow. Now, go down the dock towards the S. S. Anne.

POKEMON INFO Farfetch'd: Doesn't evolve

You can check around the place, but to pass the S. S. Anne quickly, keep following the path to get directly to Rival. Beat him, then go up into the Captain's Quarters. Talk to the Captain to get HM 01. (Cut) Now, leave the S. S. Anne. It will sail away. If you look closely, you'll find a TM 08, (Body Slam) an Ether, a Max Potion, a TM 44, (Rest) a Great Ball, a Max Ether, and a Rare Candy.

Head back to Vermilion City. Cut down the bush and enter the Pokémon Gym. Look in the garbage cans and you'll eventually find the switch needed to access the Gym Leader. The second switch is right beside the first switch. The Gym Trainer is Lt. Surge. He trains Electric Pokémon, so use Geodude or Sandshrew against him.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Thunder Badge, (Increases the Speed of your Pokémon, lets you use HM 02, Fly) and TM 24. (Thunderbolt) Opponents: Voltorb, (Lv. 21) Pikachu, (Lv. 18) and Raichu. (Lv. 24)

Take the right exit out of Vermilion City into Route 11. Don't bother trudging through this place. The next road is blocked, but you can get an Item Finder there if you have 30 or more Pokémon. Just catch the new Pokémon here and head into the mountain, Diglett's Cave.

POKEMON INFO Ekans: Many in Red, None in Blue Spearow: Many in Both Versions Drowzee: Few in Both Versions Sandshrew: None in Red, Many in Blue Ekans: Evolves into Arbok at Lv. 25. Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20. Drowzee: Evolves into Hypno at Lv. 26. Sandshrew: Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 25.

Just follow the path to get through Diglett's Cave. The exit takes you back to Route 2. Go in a building near the Route 2 exit. A man will give you HM 05. (Flash) Now go back to Cerulean City and take the east exit out into Route 9.

Follow the path until you see a cave. Go in it to enter Rock Tunnel. If you look closely, you'll find a TM 30. (Teleport)

POKEMON INFO Voltorb: Many in Both Versions Rattata: Many in Both Versions Spearow: Many in Both Versions Sandshrew: None in Red, Many in Blue Ekans: None in Red, Many in Blue Voltorb: Evolves into Electrode at Lv. 30. Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20. Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20. Sandshrew: Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 25. Ekans: Evolves into Arbok at Lv. 25.

Use Flash to light up this cave. Then go down, right, down, right, and up into the ladder. Then go down, left, up, right, up, right, up, left, and up into the ladder. Now go down, right, down, right, and up into the ladder. Then go left, down, left, up, left, and up into the ladder. Now go down, left, up, left, and down into the ladder. That was a piece of cake compared to Mt. Moon!

POKEMON INFO Zubat: Many in Both Versions Geodude: Few in Both Versions Machop: Few in Both Versions Onix: Few in Both Versions Zubat: Evolves into Golbat at Lv. 22. Geodude: Evolves into Graveler at Lv. 25 and again into Golem if you trade it. Machop: Evolves into Machoke at Lv. 28 and again into Machamp if you trade it. Onix: Doesn't evolve.

Now you're in Route 10. Follow the path to get to Lavender Town. Strangely, there are no Pokémon in Route 10.

Nothing to do in Lavender Town....yet. Take the west exit out into Route 8.

Follow the path to get to two houses. One is the entrance to the Underground Path, the other is the entrance to Saffron City. Saffron City is still blocked off, so head into the Underground Path.

POKEMON INFO Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Mankey: Few in Red, None in Blue Ekans: Few in Red, None in Blue Growlithe: Few in Red, None in Blue Meowth: None in Red, Few in Blue Sandshrew: None in Red, Few in Blue Vulpix: None in Red, Few in Blue Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Mankey: Evolves into Primeape at Lv. 28. Ekans: Evolves into Arbok at Lv. 25. Growlithe: Evolves into Arcanine if you use the Fire Stone on it. Meowth: Evolves into Persian at Lv. 28. Sandshrew: Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 25. Vulpix: Evolves into Ninetales if you use the Fire Stone on it.

Just follow the path to pass the Underground Path. It leads you to Route 7.

A house will lead you into Saffron City, but it's also blocked off. Take the path into Celadon City instead.

POKEMON INFO Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Mankey: Few in Red, None in Blue Ekans: Few in Red, None in Blue Growlithe: Few in Red, None in Blue Meowth: None in Red, Few in Blue Sandshrew: None in Red, Few in Blue Vulpix: None in Red, Few in Blue Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Mankey: Evolves into Primeape at Lv. 28. Ekans: Evolves into Arbok at Lv. 25. Growlithe: Evolves into Arcanine if you use the Fire Stone on it. Meowth: Evolves into Persian at Lv. 28. Sandshrew: Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 25. Vulpix: Evolves into Ninetales if you use the Fire Stone on it.

Go into the first big building. A man on the top floor will give you the Pokémon Eevee.

Head to Celadon City's huge Pokémon Mart. Go to the top floor and give a girl a Fresh Water, a Soda Pop, and a Lemonade. She'll give you a TM 13, (Ice Beam) a TM 48, (Rock Slide) and a TM 49. (Tri Attack)

Head to the second row of bottom houses. Go in the first one. A man will give you a Coin Case. Then head up to the first house with a sign on it.

It is the Rocket Game Corner. Using the Coin Case, you can win or buy coins and trade them in for rare Pokémon and TMs next door.

POKEMON INFO Abra: 180 coins in Red, 120 coins in Blue Clefairy: 500 coins in Red, 750 in Blue Nidorina: 1, 200 coins in Red, Not in Blue Nidorino: Not in Red, 1, 200 coins in Blue Dratini: 2, 800 coins in Red, 4, 600 coins in Blue Scyther: 5, 500 coins in Red, Not in Blue Pinsir: Not in Red, 2, 500 in Blue Porygon: 9, 999 in Red, 6, 500 in Blue Abra: Evolves into Kadabra at Lv. 16 and again into Alakazam if you trade it. Clefairy: Evolves into Clefable if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidorina: Evolves into Nidoqueen if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidorino: Evolves into Nidoking if you use the Moon Stone on it. Dratini: Evolves into Dragonair at Lv. 30 and again into Dragonite at Lv 55. Scyther: Doesn't evolve. Pinsir: Doesn't evolve. Porygon: Doesn't evolve. Eevee: Evolves into Jolteon if you use the Thunder Stone on it, Vaporeon if you use the Water Stone on it, and Flareon if you use the Fire Stone on it.

Press the poster in the Rocket Game Corner. A secret door will open. Go in it to enter Team Rocket's Hideout.

Go right, down the stairs. Go down, left, and up into the stairs. Go left, down, and work your way through the maze. Go in the stairs at the end. Go up and left. Beat the Team Rocket Trainer to get a Lift Key. Go back the way you came, but stop at the second ladder. Work your way through the maze. Ignore the stairs at the end. Instead, go up, right, and down into the lift. Go to B4F. Go up to fight Team Rocket's boss, Giovanni. When you beat him, you'll get a Silph Scope. If you look around, you'll find an Escape Rope, a Hyper Potion, a Nugget, a TM 07, (Horn Drill) a Moon Stone, a Super Potion, a Rare Candy, a TM 10, (Double-Edge) a TM 02, (Razor Wind) an HP Up, and an Iron. Then go to the Pokémon Gym.

The Gym Trainer here is Erika. She trains Grass Pokémon, so use a Fire, Poison, Flying, or Bug Pokémon against her.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Rainbow Badge, (All Pokémon up to Lv. 50 obey you) and TM 21. (Mega Drain) Pokémon: Victreebel, (Lv. 29) Tangela, (Lv. 24) and Vileplume. (Lv. 29)

Now, go back to Lavender Town. Go into the big building, Pokémon Tower.

Follow the path to get through this place. You'll face Rival on the second floor. When you get to the top, the missing Mr. Fuji will give you the Poké Flute and warp you out of there. If you look around, you'll find an Escape Rope, an Awakening, an Elixer, an HP Up, a Nugget, an X Accuracy, and a Rare Candy.

POKEMON INFO Gastly: Many in Both Versions Haunter: Few in Both Versions Cubone: Few in Both Versions Gastly: Evolves into Haunter at Lv. 25, and again into Gengar if you trade it. Haunter: Evolves into Gengar if you trade it. Cubone: Evolves into Marowak at Lv. 28.

Go back to Celadon City and buy a Fresh Water. Give it to one of the Saffron City guards. He'll share it with the other guards, and let you pass through!

Saffron City is being taken over by Team Rocket, who won't let you go to many places. Go down to the last row of houses. Go in the far right one. A man will give you TM 29. (Psychic)

Now go up to the top row of houses. You will notice two Pokémon Gyms. The first is being guarded, so enter the second. Beat all the trainers and you'll be given a choice of two Pokémon: Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan has higher HP, and Hitmonlee has a higher Special rating, so it doesn't matter which one you pick, they are both good.

Head into the big building. It's Silph Co., Team Rocket's new hideout.

Go up the stairs to the fifth floor. Get the Card Key and go back down to the third floor. Open the door on the left and take the warp tile. You will again fight Rival. A man in that room will give you the Pokémon Lapras. Go in the bottom left warp tile. Go down, left, and up to face Giovanni. Beat him to recieve the Master Ball. If you look closely, you'll find a TM 36, (Self Destruct) a Hyper Potion, an Escape Rope, a Max Revive, a Full Heal, a TM 09, (Take Down) a Protein, an HP Up, an X Accuracy, a Calcium, a TM 03, (Swords Dance) a TM 26, (Earthquake) a Rare Candy, and a Carbos.

POKEMON INFO Lapras: Doesn't evolve

Leave Silph Co. and go up to the far left house on the top row. If you buy a Pokédoll in Celadon City and give it to a little girl who lives there, she'll give you a TM 31. (Mimic)

Now, go into the once-blocked Pokémon Gym. Sabrina's the trainer here. She trains Psychic Pokémon, so use a Bug or Ghost Pokémon against her.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Marsh Badge, (All Pokémon up to Lv. 70 obey) and TM 46. (Psywave) Pokémon: Kadabra (Lv. 38), Mr. Mime, (Lv. 37) Venomoth, (Lv. 38) and Alakazam (Lv. 43)

Go back to Lavender Town. Take the south exit out into Route 12.

Follow the path. Halfway through Route 12, you'll run into a sleeping Snorlax blocking your path. Use the Poké Flute to wake it up. You only have two chances to capture Snorlax, so Save before facing it. Go in the house and tell the man you love fishing. He'll give you a Super Rod. Then, continue on your way towards Route 13. If you look closely, you'll find a TM 16 (Pay Day) and an Iron.

POKEMON INFO Oddish: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Many in Both Versions Venonat: Few in Red, None in Blue Gloom: Few in Red, None in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Few in Blue Weepinbell: None in Red, Few in Blue Pidgeotto: Few in Both Versions Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Venonat: Evolves into Venomoth at Lv. 31 Gloom: Evolves into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Weepinbell: Evolves into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Pidgeotto: Evolves into Pidgeot at Lv. 36 Snorlax: Doesn't evolve

Route 13 is a maze filled with Rival Trainers. Make your way through it to Route 14.

POKEMON INFO Oddish: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Venonat: Few in Both Versions Gloom: Few in Red, None in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Few in Blue Weepinbell: None in Red, Few in Blue Ditto: Few in Both Versions Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Venonat: Evolves into Venomoth at Lv. 31 Gloom: Evolves into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Weepinbell: Evolves into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Ditto: Doesn't evolve

Like most Routes, all you have to do is follow Route 14's path to get out into Route 15.

POKEMON INFO Oddish: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Venonat: Few in Both Versions Gloom: Few in Red, None in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Few in Blue Weepinbell: None in Red, Few in Blue Ditto: Few in Both Versions Pidgeotto: Few in Both Versions Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Venonat: Evolves into Venomoth at Lv. 31 Gloom: Evolves into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Weepinbell: Evolves into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Ditto: Doesn't evolve Pidgeotto: Evolves into Pidgeot at Lv. 36

Route 15 is a piece of cake. Just follow the path into Fuchsia City. If you look closely, you'll find a TM 20. (Rage) Go in the house and a man will give you an Exp. All.

POKEMON INFO Oddish: Few in Red, None in Blue Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Venonat: Few in Both Versions Gloom: Few in Red, None in Blue Bellsprout: None in Red, Few in Blue Weepinbell: None in Red, Few in Blue Ditto: Few in Both Versions Pidgeotto: Few in Both Versions Oddish: Evolves into Gloom at Lv. 21 and again into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 18, and again into Pidgeot at Lv. 36. Venonat: Evolves into Venomoth at Lv. 31 Gloom: Evolves into Vileplume if you use the Leaf Stone on it Bellsprout: Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv. 21 and again into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Weepinbell: Evolves into Victreebel if you use the Leaf Stone on it Ditto: Doesn't evolve Pidgeotto: Evolves into Pidgeot at Lv. 36

Go down into the first house you see. Tell the man you love fishing and he'll give you the Good Rod.

Go left, into the Pokémon Gym. The Gym Trainer there is Koga, who raises Poison Pokémon. Use a Rock, Ground, or Psychic Pokémon against him.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Soul Badge, (Boosts your Pokémon's Defense, lets you use HM 03, Surf) and TM 06. (Toxic) Pokémon: Koffing, (Lv. 37) Muk, (Lv. 39) Koffing, (Lv. 37) and Weezing. (Lv. 43)

Next, go to the building at the far top, the Safari Zone. For $500, you can catch rare Pokémon and collect rare Items. If you look around, you'll find a Nugget, a TM 37, (Egg Bomb) 2 Max Potions, a Full Restore, a Carbos, a TM 40, (Swift) a Protein, a Max Revive, Gold Teeth, (Give these to the Safari Zone Warden to get HM 04, Strength. He lives next to the guy who gives you the Good Rod. You'll find a Rare Candy in his home.) and TM 32. (Double Team) Find the Secret House to get HM 03. (Surf)

POKEMON INFO Here, you'll find Nidorans (Male), Nidorinos, Nidorans, (Female) Nidorinas, Rhyhorns, Venonats, Exeggcutes, Parasects, Scythers, (None in Blue) Pinsirs, (None in Red) Chansies, Doduos, Parases, Kangaskhans, Venomoths, and Tauroses. Tauros, Parasect, Scyther, Pinsir, Chansey, Kangaskhan, and Venomoth don't evolve. Nidoran (Male) evolves into Nidorino at Lv. 16 and again into Nidoking if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidorino evolves into Nidoking if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidoran (Female) evolves into Nidorina at Lv. 16 and again into Nidoqueen if you use the Moon Stone on it. Nidorina evolves into Nidoqueen if you use the Moon Stone on it. Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon at Lv. 42. Venonat evolves into Venomoth at Lv. 31. Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor if you use the Leaf Stone on it. Doduo evolves into Dodrio at Lv. 31. Paras evolves into Parasect at Lv. 24.

Take the east exit out of Fuchsia City into Route 18.

You need a Bicycle to go here, for some reason. Follow the path into Route 17. A boy in a house will give you a Lickitung for a Slowbro.

POKEMON INFO Spearow: Many in Both Versions Fearow: Few in Both Versions Doduo: Few in Both Versions Rattata: Few in Both Versions Raticate: Few in Both Versions Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20 Fearow: Doesn't evolve Doduo: Evolves into Dodrio at Lv. 31 Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20 Raticate: Doesn't evolve Lickitung: Doesn't evolve

Route 17 can be tiring because if you let go of the "UP" button, you'll go falling back into Route 18!

POKEMON INFO Spearow: Many in Both Versions Doduo: Few in Both Versions Rattata: Few in Both Versions Raticate: Few in Both Versions Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20 Doduo: Evolves into Dodrio at Lv. 31 Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20 Raticate: Doesn't evolve

Continue to follow the path to get through Route 18. Use the Poké Flute to wake up the Snorlax. If you beat it before, Save first, as this is your last chance to capture it. Cut down the bush and walk into the second house. A girl will give you HM 02. (Fly) Then, go back to Route 9.

POKEMON INFO Spearow: Many in Both Versions Doduo: Few in Both Versions Rattata: Few in Both Versions Raticate: Few in Both Versions Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20 Doduo: Evolves into Dodrio at Lv. 31 Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20 Raticate: Doesn't evolve

Surf in Route 9's river to find a large building, the Power Plant.

Although the Power Plant looks intimidating, just follow the path to get through it. Be warned though, some of the Items are really Pokémon. Just before the exit is a Zapdos. This is your only chance in the game to catch it, so Save first. If you look closely, you'll find a Carbos, a TM 33, (Reflect) a TM 25, (Thunder) a Rare Candy, and an HP Up.

POKEMON INFO Voltorb: Few in Both Versions Magnemite: Few in Both Versions Magneton: Few in Both Versions Pikachu: Few in Both Versions Raichu: None in Red, Few in Blue Electabuzz: Few in Red, None in Blue Electrode: Few in Both Versions Voltorb: Evolves into Electrode at Lv. 30 Magnemite: Evolves into Magneton at Lv. 30 Magneton: Doesn't evolve Pikachu: Evolves into Raichu if you use the Thunder Stone on it Raichu: Doesn't evolve Electabuzz: Doesn't evolve Electrode: Doesn't evolve

Now, go back to Fuchsia City. Take the south exit out into Sea Route 19.

Sea Route 19 is a river, as its name suggests. Use the Surf ability to get through it into Sea Route 20.

POKEMON INFO Tentacool: Many in Both Versions Tentacool: Evolves into Tentacruel at Lv. 30

Again, use the Surf ability to get through Sea Route 20. You'll spot a cave at the end. It's Seafoam Island, the next spot you must pass.

POKEMON INFO Tentacool: Many in Both Versions Tentacool: Evolves into Tentacruel at Lv. 30

Use the Strength ability to push the boulders into the pits. Keep doing this until the river on the third floor is blocked. Then, cross that river and keep going in the ladders until you reach the exit. To get Articuno, keep using the Strength ability to push the boulders into the pits until there are two boulders in the lower left corner of the river on floor three. Then, go down to the fourth floor. Surf in the left river to find Articuno! This is your only chance to capture it, so Save first.

POKEMON INFO Here, you'll find Seels, Slowpokes, Psyducks, Golducks, Horseas (None in Blue), Krabbies (None in Red), Zubats, Golbats, Shellders, Staryus, Kinglers (None in Red), Dewgongs, Seadras (None in Blue), and Slowbros. Golduck, Golbat, Kingler, Dewgong, Seadra, Slowbro, and Articuno don't evolve. Seel evolves into Dewgong at Lv. 34. Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at Lv. 37. Psyduck evolves into Golduck at Lv. 33. Horsea evolves into Seadra at Lv. 32. Krabby evolves into Kingler at Lv. 28. Zubat evolves into Golbat at Lv. 22. Shellder evolves into Cloyster if you use the Water Stone on it. Staryu evolves into Starmie if you use the Water Stone on it.

Use the Surf ability to get through the rest of Sea Route 20. You'll come to an island. It's Cinnibar Island, your next stop.

Go into the lower left building. It's the Pokémon Lab. In the first room, a man will trade you an Electrode for a Raichu, and a woman will trade you a Tangela for a Venonat. In the second room, a man will give you a TM 35. (Metronome) In the last room, a man will take your fossils and bring them back to life, and another man will trade you a Seel for a Ponyta!

POKEMON INFO Electrode: Doesn't evolve Tangela: Doesn't evolve Seel: Evolves into Dewgong at Lv. 34

Now go into the upper left building. It's the Pokémon Mansion, a destroyed Pokémon lab. Head down to the third floor and leap into the white area. If you're lucky, you'll be warped to the basement, where you'll find the Secret Key. If you look closely, you'll find an Escape Rope, a Carbos, a Calcium, an Iron, a Max Potion, a Rare Candy, a TM 22, (Solar Beam) a Full Restore, and a TM 14. (Blizzard)

POKEMON INFO Koffing: Many in Red, Few in Blue Weezing: Few in Both Versions Growlithe: Few in Red, None in Blue Grimer: Few in Red, Many in Blue Vulpix: None in Red, Few in Blue Magmar: None in Red, Few in Blue Ponyta: Many in Both Versions Muk: Few in Both Versions Koffing: Evolves into Weezing at Lv. 35 Weezing: Doesn't evolve Growlithe: Evolves into Arcanine if you use the Fire Stone on it Grimer: Evolves into Muk at Lv. 38 Vulpix: Evolves into Ninetales if you use the Fire Stone on it Magmar: Doesn't evolve Ponyta: Evolves into Rapidash at Lv. 40 Muk: Doesn't evolve

Use the Secret Key to unlock the Pokémon Gym. The Gym Trainer is Blaine, who raises Fire Pokémon. Use a Rock, Water, Ground, or Dragon Pokémon against him.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Volcano Badge, (Increases your Pokémon's Special) and TM 38. (Fire Blast) Pokémon: Growlithe, (Lv. 42) Ponyta, (Lv. 40) Rapidash, (Lv. 42) and Arcanine. (Lv. 47)

Now, Surf north of Cinnibar Island into Sea Route 21. Follow the river to get through it.

POKEMON INFO Rattata: Few in Both Versions Raticate: Few in Both Versions Pidgey: Few in Both Versions Pidgeotto: Few in Both Versions Tangela: Few in Both Versions Tentacool: Many in Both Versions Rattata: Evolves into Raticate at Lv. 20 Raticate: Doesn't evolve Pidgey: Evolves into Pidgeotto at Lv. 16 Pidgeotto: Evolves into Pidgeot at Lv. 36 Tangela: Doesn't evolve Tentacool: Evolves into Tentacruel at Lv. 30

Head to Viridian City. The Pokémon Gym has re-opened. The Gym Trainer is ex-Team Rocket Leader Giovanni, who trains Ground Pokémon. Use a Grass, Flying, Bug, Water, or Ice Pokémon against him to win.

GYM TRAINER INFO Rewards: Earth Badge, (All Pokémon obey you) and a TM 27. (Fissure) Pokémon: Rhyhorn, (Lv. 45) Dugtrio, (Lv. 42) Nidoqueen, (Lv. 43) Nidoking, (Lv. 45) and Rhydon. (Lv. 50)

Head back to Route 22. You'll battle Rival. After beating him, go in the big building to reach Route 23.

Just follow the path to get through Route 23. You'll need to use Surf sometimes. Go in the door to enter Victory Road.

POKEMON INFO Ekans: Few in Red, None in Blue Arbok: Few in Red, None in Blue Sandshrew: None in Red, Few in Blue Sandslash: None in Red, Few in Blue Spearow: Few in Both Versions Fearow: Few in Both Versions Ditto: Few in Both Versions Ekans: Evolves into Arbok at Lv. 25 Arbok: Doesn't evolve Sandshrew: Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 25 Sandslash: Doesn't evolve Spearow: Evolves into Fearow at Lv. 20 Fearow: Doesn't evolve Ditto: Doesn't evolve

To pass Victory Road, use Strength to push the boulders over the circles. Keep doing this until the path is clear on the second floor. Then, go into the ladder on the platform on the second floor. Keep going in the ladders until you reach the exit. To get Moltres, go down to the third floor. Go in the ladder in the upper left corner. Go right and down to fight Moltres! This is your only chance to catch it, so Save first.

POKEMON INFO Machop: Evolves into Machoke at Lv. and again into Machamp if you trade it Machoke: Evolves into Machamp if you trade it Geodude: Evolves into Graveler at Lv. 25 and again into Golem if you trade it Graveler: Evolves into Golem if you trade it Zubat: Evolves into Golbat at Lv. 22 Golbat: Doesn't evolve Onix: Doesn't evolve Marowak: Doesn't evolve Venomoth: Doesn't evolve

Welcome to Indigo Plateau, Pokémon League Headquarters. Follow the path to enter a Pokémon Mart/Center. When you're done healing and buying, go in the door to battle the Elite Four, the world's best Pokémon Trainers.

LORELEI-ICE POKEMON Pokémon Recommended: Fire, Fighting, Rock Opponent's Pokémon: Dewgong, (Lv. 54) Cloyster, (Lv. 53) Slowbro, (Lv. 54) Jynx, (Lv. 56) and Lapras (Lv. 56)

BRUNO-FIGHTING POKEMON Pokémon Recommended: Poison, Flying, Psychic, Ghost Opponent's Pokémon: Onix, (Lv. 53) Hitmonchan, (Lv. 55) Hitmonlee, (Lv. 55) Onix, (Lv. 56) and Machamp (Lv. 58)

AGATHA-GHOST POKEMON Pokémon Recommended: Ground Opponent's Pokémon: Gengar, (Lv. 56) Golbat, (Lv. 56) Haunter, (Lv. 55) Arbok, (Lv. 58) and Gengar (Lv. 60)

LANCE-DRAGON POKEMON Pokémon Recommended: Ice, Fighting Opponent's Pokémon: Gyarados, (Lv. 58) Dragonair, (Lv. 56) Dragonair, (Lv. 56) Aerodactyl, (Lv. 60) and Dragonite (Lv. 62)

Well, you've done it, you've beaten the Elite Four! But wait, someone has beaten you to it! You now have to face him or her! They are...Rival!

RIVAL-TRAINS MANY POKEMON Pokémon Recommended: Your Strongest Pokémon Opponent's Pokémon:

FIRST HALF Pidgeot, (Lv. 61) Alakazam, (Lv. 59) and Rhydon (Lv. 61)

STARTED WITH BULBASAUR Gyarados, (Lv. 61) Arcanine, (Lv. 63) and Venusaur (Lv. 65)

STARTED WITH SQUIRTLE Arcanine, (Lv. 61) Exeggutor, (Lv. 63) and Blastoise (Lv. 65)

STARTED WITH CHARMANDER Exeggutor, (Lv. 61) Gyarados, (Lv. 63) and Charizard (Lv. 65)

Wait-you're not done yet! Head back to Route 24 and Surf in the river. You'll come across a cave, the Unknown Dungeon.

To find Mewtwo, go up and past the ladder. Surf in the river until you reach the end. Go up the stairs to your right. Ignore the ladder and follow the path. Go in the ladder at the end of the path. You'll find yourself in a maze. Go up, right, down, right, down, left, and follow the path until you find a ladder. Go in it. Follow the path and go in the next ladder. Now, just follow the path until you find Mewtwo. This is your only chance to capture it, so Save first. Use the Master Ball if you still have it, but if not, just capture Mewtwo normally.

POKEMON INFO Here, you'll find Dodrios, Venomoths, Kadabras, Rhydons, Marowaks, Electrodes, Chansies, Wigglytuffs, Dittos, Parasects, Raichus, Arboks, (None in Blue) Sandslash, (None in Red) Golbats, Hypnos, and Magnetons. None of these Pokémon evolve, including Mewtwo.

When you get all 150 Pokémon, go to Celadon City. Go in the large building near the Pokémon Mart. A man in there will give you the Diploma.