Pokémon

Playing Pokémon

This section explains on playing the game and gives some tips.

What's the difference between the Red and Blue Versions?
Everything is the same except it may have a Pokémon in one version but not in the other. For example, you can find a Ekans in the Red Version, but you can't find in the Blue. Instead, the Blue Version contains a Sandshrew. So, you need to find a friend who has the other version to get all 150. In order to trade, you need a Game Link Cable (Sold seperately). When you find someone, you can trade Pokémon!

How do I capture Pokémon?
First off, you need to purchase some Poke Balls at a Poke Mart. Each kind of ball can perform better or worse than others. Then visit a cave or an area with grass. There are some another places, but you see those the most. Walk around until you go into battle. Have your Pokémon fight the enemy until the enemy's energy level is very low. Use your Poke Ball, and you should be able to capture one. If not, keep trying! And remember you cannot capture a trainer's Pokémon!

I captured one, now what do I do?
Now you can train your Pokémon to fight! Remember, to heal your Pokémon, just visit a Pokémon Center. Also once you capture one, data is recorded in your PokeDex. With that, you can find some info and where you can find it. I won't go into much more detail because other parts of this section explain them.

How do my Pokémon learn moves?
You can get them in one of two ways. Once Pokémon reach a certain level they learn a move. Another way is to use a TM or HM on it. Moves use Power Points (PP). So when you don't have any PP, the Pokémon can't use the move until healed. Remember that your Pokémon can only have four moves at a time!

What do these "types" mean?
Every Pokémon has one or two types out of fifteen. They tell how your Pokémon will perform against other types. Look in your manual to find the Battle Chart. For example, a Grass-type does great against a Water-type, but it does poor against a Fire-type.

How do I build levels?
If you played an RPG before, you should understand know how it works. First, find an area like I said about before for capturing, or you can fight trainers. Go into battle, and if your Pokémon wins, it gains EXP. Once it gets a certain amount of EXP, it goes up a level. With a level- up, its stats increases. To see how much is needed, check its stats. If you switch Pokémon in battle, they both get EXP, but the amount is reduced. That can also help when you want to build your low-level Pokémon.

What are the Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs) for?
These items can teach your Pokémon new moves for battle, but they work a bit differently. TMs can only be used once and only work in battle. HMs can be used over and over, and the moves work on the Field Map and battle. Most moves can only work with certain Pokémon, such as "Fly" only works with Flying-type.

How do my Pokémon evolve?
Some Pokémon may evolve a couple times or some may not evolve at all! When they evolve, the Pokémon's stats increase more than a level-up would. Pokémon can in one of three ways: #1: Level-Up This one is used more than the others. The Pokémon changes once it reaches a certain level. For example, Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at around Level 10. #2: Item Some Pokémon only evolve if you use a certain Stone. Most Stones can be bought at Celadon City. For example, Staryu evolves into Starmie if you use a Water Stone on it. #3: Trade These Pokémon only evolve if you trade with a friend who has another Game Pak. This applies to four Pokémon. For example, Graveler evolves into Golem when traded.

How do I earn money?
There are two ways to do this. You can fight a trainer and win or use the "Pay Day" attack. You can get Pay Day from Meowth or from a TM on Route 12.

A Few Tips:

Use strategy! Using it will make Pokémon MUCH easier!
Build levels whenever possible and try to build them evenly.
If you carry six Pokémon, capture another one and automatically goes to the PC!
Trade often for new Pokémon!
When you use traded Pokémon, they gain about 1/2 more EXP than a regular Pokémon!
When a Pokémon evolves, its stats increase more than a normal level-up would. Also its type may change after evolving.
Fight trainers when you can to earn more money.
Search trees, rocks, etc. for some free items. You usually find them if it is in a "strange" place such as being in the middle of nowhere.
If you use Poison-type Pokémon, you won't need to worry about being poisoned!
In both Versions, there are five Pokémon (Snorlax, Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, and Mewtwo) that appear once (Snorlax appears twice). So capturing them will be a good addition to your collection!

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