Pokemon - FireRed Version (USA Europe) (Rev 1)

If you're just starting your Pokemon FireRed adventure, these practical tips will help you build a strong team and complete your full Pokedex without unnecessary frustration. First, choose your starter carefully to match your playstyle: Bulbasaur is the best pick for new players, as its Grass/Poison typing lets you easily beat the first two Gyms (Rock and Water) that often trip up new trainers. Charmander is more challenging early on, but evolves into the powerful Fire/Flying type Charizard that is incredibly useful against the later Elite Four. Squirtle is a well-balanced option with solid defense that works well for most casual playstyles. Next, always catch every new Pokemon you encounter to fill your Pokedex early — this not only gives you more options for your battle team, but also rewards you with unique items from Professor Oak later in the game. For leveling up, use the VS Seeker you get after defeating Vermilion City's Gym to rematch trainers for extra experience, and equip the Amulet Coin from your mother on your lead Pokemon to double money earned from battles, letting you buy more potions, rare candies, and stat items. When hunting for legendary birds, remember: Zapdos is available at the Power Plant after you unlock Surf, Articuno is deep in the Seafoam Islands, and Moltres waits at the top of Mount Ember on One Island. After you beat the Elite Four for the first time, complete the Sevii Islands quest by retrieving the Ruby and Sapphire gems to unlock trading with Pokemon Emerald and LeafGreen. To catch Mewtwo, the strongest non-event Pokemon in the game, complete the Sevii Islands quest first, then access Cerulean Cave where Mewtwo spawns at level 70. This Rev 1 build fixes most major glitches from early FireRed releases, so you do not have to worry about the corrupted save data common in the original launch build. For players aiming to complete the full National Pokedex, trade for version-exclusive LeafGreen Pokemon to fill out your collection.