Appendix:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough/Section 3: Difference between revisions

The [[Cerulean Gym]] specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon, so {{t|Grass}}- and {{type|Electric}} attacks will work wonders. Trainers who chose {{p|Charmander}} may have a rough time here, so it may be necessary to venture off to {{rt|24|Kanto}} or {{rt|25|Kanto}} to catch an {{p|Oddish}}{{sup/3|FR}} or a {{p|Bellsprout}}{{sup/3|LG}} to help out. Take out [[Misty]]'s {{p|Staryu}} as quickly as possible in order to move on to her {{p|Starmie}}. Her purple starfish is both {{stat|Special Attack|stronger}} and {{stat|Speed|faster}} than Staryu, making its {{m|Water Pulse}} especially painful. Trainers who chose {{p|Squirtle}} would do well to raise it to level 18, as its {{m|Bite}} move will inflict serious damage on the part-{{t|Psychic}} Starmie.

Rest up and head north to {{rt|24|Kanto}}. As soon as the player heads for Route 24, Blue appears. He taunts his rival like usual before challenging the player to another battle. His {{p|Pidgeotto}} is more a nuisance than a threat, though {{p|Bulbasaur}} is vulnerable to its {{m|Gust}} attack. {{p|Abra}}, with {{m|Teleport}}—which fails during Trainer battles—as its only move, is nothing more than a punching bag for the player's weaker Pokémon. His starter Pokémon has learned a damaging elemental attack, so the player should avoid pitting his/her own starter against it.

{{rt|24|Kanto}} is a narrow route that connects [[Cerulean City]] to {{rt|25|Kanto}}. Nugget Bridge is located here, and is always packed with Trainers. There are sixteen Trainers between [[Cerulean City]] and the [[Sea Cottage]]; luckily it is possible to return to the Pokémon Center and heal up as necessary. Upon defeating the five Trainers on the bridge, a disguised {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} tries to get the player to join the organization. He attacks when his offer is declined, but gives up a valuable {{DL|Valuable item|Nugget}} when defeated.

When he loses, the Rocket hands over the stolen [[TM28]] before running off. {{m|Dig}} is useful when in a cave, as it instantly returns the user to the entrance.