Pokemon - Version Vert Feuille (France)

If you're new to Pokemon - Version Vert Feuille, these tips will help you have a smooth adventure through the Kanto region. First, choose your starter Pokemon strategically: the three options are Bulbizarre (Bulbasaur, Grass/Poison), Salameche (Charmander, Fire), and Carapuce (Squirtle, Water). Bulbizarre has a clear advantage in the first two Rock and Water gyms, making it a great pick for new players, while Salameche offers a steeper early challenge but pays off late game once it evolves into Dracaufeu (Charizard). As you travel, be sure to catch multiple types of Pokemon to cover different type weaknesses: bring a Grass or Water type to counter Brock's Rock-type gym, and a Grass or Electric type to beat Misty's Water-types. When you reach Mont Sélénite (Mt. Moon), focus on defeating Team Rocket grunts to grab the fossil you want—you can only take one, so pick between the fossil that becomes Kabuto or Omanyte based on your team needs. Don't forget to collect hidden items: many useful TMs and rare candies are hidden in trees and along paths that you can access with the Cut and Surf HM moves. After you beat the Elite Four and become champion, unlock the Sevii Islands side quest by retrieving the ruby from the cave on One Island to gain access to rare legendary Pokemon and additional trading features. To catch the legendary Mewtwo after completing the main story, head to the Grotte Azur (Cerulean Cave) near Azuria City—bring lots of Ultra Balls and a strong Pokemon to lower Mewtwo's health without knocking it out. For version-exclusive Pokemon, trade with players who have Pokemon Rouge Feu to get all entries for your Pokedex, as Version Vert Feuille has exclusive spawns for Pokemon like Bulbasaur, Oddish, and Scyther that you can trade for FireRed exclusives.