Head out of the Mart, and west to Route 22. You only buy 6 if you plan on reseting if you fail to catch a nidoran twice, because you may risk running out of balls to catch HM slaves. The recommended number is 8, but 7 is fine too. The quantity of Poké Balls you buy is dependent on your own money management and how often you plan to reset. Head back into the Mart for the first shopping trip. Head north to Viridian City again, remembering to kill an encounter if you haven't already. Head to the lab, finish the lengthy conversation with Prof. 3 Pidgey if you see one at this point, as it's more important to ensure that you get your experience on Route 1 than it is to ensure a 3HKO.
If you have yet to kill an encounter, take the shorter route through the second-to-last grass patch otherwise, walk around it. Head south, utilizing ledges to avoid as much grass as you can. Head straight into the Mart and collect Oak's Parcel. Head north through the route to Viridian City. Only attempt to kill Lvl.2-3 Rattatas or Lvl.2 Pidgeys, as higher levels take longer to kill. You want to defeat an encounter on Route 1 so that you have enough experience to get Lvl.8 at the Bug Catcher fight later. Head out of the lab, and north to Route 1. If you mash A, you can actually talk to the rival before he starts the scripted cutscene, wasting time. 6 stats and resetting if you see 11 Special.Īfter defeating your rival, wait until you see a text box before mashing A, or just mash B instead. If the fight goes poorly (10+ turns or Bulbasaur faints at 2:50 or later), you might consider checking Squirtle's Lv. You must win this fight, even though you can continue on afterwards if you were to lose, as you need the money and experience from winning. Tail Whip again if Bulbasaur uses Growl enough times that you start doing 1HP with Tackle and Bulbasaur still has 4HP or more left.
If Bulbasaur uses Growl straight away, Tail Whip on Turn 2. Name it a one character name, and go to head out of the lab. After he and your rival are done talking, select the middle Pokeball on the table to get Squirtle. Oak will stop you and lead you back to his lab.
Start a new game, and name yourself and your rival a one character name.Įxit out of your home, and head north towards Route 1. Clear any existing save file by pressing Up + B + Select on the game title screen.Hidden rare candy on cycling road picture.Clarify which moves to replace when teaching ice beam, earthquake.