PALLET TOWN Pallet Town might seem like any other humble hamlet, but someday the whole world will know that this cone the greatest Pokémon trainer ever! The famous Professor Oak, known for his Pokémon studies, also lives in Pallet Town. He'll give you your very first Pokémon. That's one et ent! © Home, Sweet Home Your adventure begins here in your own, cozy home. Before you say good-bye to your Mom, check your PC and withdraw the one item stored in the system: a botle of healing Potion. Now its time to start exploring, the great, wide world © Gary’s House Your lifelong sival, Gary, isnt home, but is sister is. Gary seems to be ‘carrying some sort of grudge against you, but his sister thinks you're okay. If you stop by a litle later, she'll give you a useful item, no matter what Gary says @ Professor Oak’s Lab Once you've explored the town, head north along Route 1. Just as you cross Professor Oak will rush up and ask you to join him in his lab. There he'll of Pokémon. If you're playing Pokémon Yellow, it will be a special Pikachu that will follow behind you at all times, rather than staying in a Poké Ball like all other Pokémon do. If you're playing Pokémon Red or Blue, you will have a choice of one of three Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander or ‘Squirtle. Before you leave the lab, Gary will challenge you to your frst Pokémon duel. ff your Pokémon faints, go see Mom for help. beta Le a TYPE: ELECTRIC ‘This mouse-ike creatures among the most sought-after Pokémon. Taners over keop many Pikachutn the same ace, however enough a those non gather in ene pace the com bined voltage can tiger electrical ds ‘urbanees nthe surrounding atmosphere! ‘Sone LZ TYPE: ELECTRIC Inthe Yalow version, youcannat use the Thunder Stone to evolve Pikachu unless you first tadeit away Boar mind tat youd, itor follow you around anor goes = a s) a8 r 2 8: 68888 tow ‘Wu ater the game, after youRave | Si0MH03) ys teal topo Srecty to Cab iand va ste 21. tittle ns water pasoge wb closed toy imo the grassy atea, fer you your very first {Fish Fine #60 POLIWAG #72 TENTACOOL | + | + #120 STARYU | « Ere ere 9 z" TYPE: WATER/ POISON wecra be atehataware ee an, See esa ic enum ST TYPE: WATER Saryasnotinbs opm of butts sychic powers enable it tomove.[tuses fidume oncreese ts chvces fevedag anattack Weer Stone bared TYPE: WATER/ PSYCHIC Use the Water Stone to transform Staryu into Starme, Starme exchanges moby for sie, relying more ants faceted skin for protection.Bye Which Pokémon Do You Choose? In Pokémon Red and Blue, Professor Oak offers you fa choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squire. | Choosing one is a matter of personal preference. Each has its ‘own advantages, and all three evolve into powerful Pokémon later on. See our Pokémon Field Guide for full evolution details. At the beginning of your journey, Bulbasaur or Squirtle will fare better than Charmander in some of your early Pokémon battles. pra Perera opportunity to build your Pokémon’s experience levels. If your Pokémon enters too difficult a battle, use the Run command to escape. If it faints, head home to get a litte TLC from Mom, oF continue om Viridian City and enter its Pokémon Center. Your Rival’s First Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow, your rival Gary will grab the S™ Pokémon Ball that Professor Oak had intended for {ou off the table. So Gary will begin his Pokémon journey with Eevee, while you'll begin yours with Pikachu. Eevee can evolve into one of thiee elemental Pokémon: Vaporeon, Jolteon or Flareon. In time, Gary's Eevee will evohe, but which one it becomes depends on what happens in the game: IH yaulose your battle with your rival at Professor Jak'sLab, the Eaves al eventually ‘vovainto the Weter-type Pokémon, Vaporeon Hf you win a he lab and win the bala wth Gary west of Viidan City the Eavee wl evolveinto Thetlectre-type, Joiteon fyouwn at hab bt ons lo pass up thao thay nesta any eee tot nt th ete Freon cra apture new Pokémon just yet, but you can take this Route 1 #16 PIDGEY #19 RATTATA MANY MANY moun cry | Some people coo, fepaee Biers eee anaes iauen me | Hedge Hurdle ‘One te-savingtrickis to leap over thelow hedges thatine the paths. Youean jum ‘vr shee oni when youre nove not ahen yale mong par, tothelttorto thong. Be cart thet Yyoudent trap yourslfnaleaty prison Cia TYPE: NORMAL Another common Pokémon, Rattata uses ite sharp teeth to defend itself from attackers, Despteits ferocious appeer- nce often shares habitats peacet ly withPidey. baa TYPE: NORMAL LYING Fey sone of temas conmen, Fotemon tisclssfed st cannaton Napanee Cannas opparentby rg doutsof sds was.