Pokemon Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Which start Pokemon is the best? * While most players find it easier to start off with Bulbasaur or Squirtle, starting the game with Charmander is difficult but will be good later on.

2) How do I equip a TM or HM? * Pause the game and select ITEM. Select the TM or HM you wantto use and select YES. Choose which Pokemon to teach a ability to. Only Pokemon that are ABLE can use the macine.

3) Where is the Master Ball? * There is only one Master Ball in the game and you get on when you rescue the president of Silph Co.

4) How do I cut down the bushes? * You must find the CUT HM (aboard the S.S. Anne) and have the Cascade badge you won from Misty. Learn the cut hm to a Pokemon. Then face a bush and press Start. Select POKEMON and then the Pokemon with the ability. Press A to bring up a sub-screen and then select CUT.

5) My Pokemon is ignoring orders * If your Pokemon is too high a level, it may ignore your commands. Certain Trainer Badges can control higher level Pokemon.

6) What does the Moon Stone do? * It evolves certain Pokemon like the other stones do.

7) How do I get past the Saffron City Gate Guards? * When the guards stop you, they will say are thirsty. On the roof of the Celadon City Dept. Store, there are vending machines that dispense water. Give a guard a bottle and he will let you pass. He will share it with the other guards.

8) What does the Nugget do? * You sell it for 5000$

9) Is there a place in the game I can find all three Start Pokemon? *No, you must trade to have them all.

10)How do I catch Pokemon in the Safari Zone? *Just keep tossing Pokeballs.

11)What does HM and TM stand for? *Stands for Hidden Machine or Technical Machine

12) Where can I find Pikachu early in the game? * Besides the Power Plant, the only other place you will him is in the south of Viridian Forest.

13) Can Stones be used more than once? * No, stones can only be used once.

14) Is there any other way to get Porygon faster than win all those coins ? * No

15) How come I can't change the name of some of my Pokemon? * You can't change the name of Pokemon you traded for.

16)Why does the screen flash as I walk? · One of your Pokemon has been burnt or Poisoned.

17) Which Fishing Rod is the best? * Super Rod.

18) How can I stop a Pokemon from evolving. * Press B as it evolves. This works if it evolves from Exp. Points, not trades or Stones.

19) Can I give Pokemon? * No you must trade Pokemon one for one.

20)Is there a place to buy PP replenishing Ether or Elixer. * No

21)Is there a place to buy Moon Stones? * No, you'll have to find them.

22) How do I get to the Power Plant? * Return to Route 9 and jump into the river to the north. Swim south until you see land and continue north until the Power Plant.

23) Can you save more than 1 game to a cartridge? * No

24) Where is the Pokeflute? * In the Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town. You must free Mr. Fugi in the tower.

25) Does the game end after you get all 150 Pokemon? * No, you get to keep playing.

26) Is there any way to restore a deleted game? * Nope, sorry

27) Where is the SURF HM? · In the Safari Zone.

28) How do you use DIG and where can you DIG? * If you have the good badge, you can use it like the other HMs. Use it to escape caves.

29) How do I enter Saffron Gym? * Defeat Team Rocket in Silph Co.

30) Which Pokeball (besides the Master Ball) is best against Mewtwo? * Ultra Balls and try to use sleep attacks.

31) Where can I find Mr. Mime? * In a house south of the Viridian Forest exit of Diglett's Tunnel.

32) How do I wake up the sleeping Pokemon ? * Use the Poke Flute you get from Mr. Fugi in Pokemon Tower

33) Where is the Earth Badge? * You will find the Earth Badge in the Viridian Gym after you defeat the other Gym Leaders.

34) Where do I find Mewtwo? *In the Unknown Dungeon that is north of Cerulean City.

35) How do I see ghosts? You have to have the Sliph Scope in sliph Co in lavender town.

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