Early Game (New Bark Town - Violet City)
* Choose Your Starter: Choose your favorite starter: Chikorita (Grass), Cyndaquil (Fire), or Totodile (Water).
* Catch Pokemon: Explore the nearby routes and catch Pokemon to build your team. Focus on Pokemon that are effective against your starter's weaknesses.
* Train: Use the wild Pokemon you encounter to level up your starter and any other Pokemon you catch.
* Gym Leaders: Beat the Gym Leaders in each town:
* New Bark Town: Professor Elm's assistant.
* Cherrygrove City: Whitney (Normal-type).
* Violet City: Falkner (Flying-type).
* Get the Bike: Visit the bike shop in Cherrygrove City to get a bike. This will make traversing the region much faster.
Mid-Game (Azalea Town - Goldenrod City)
* Catch Pokemon: Continue catching Pokemon, focusing on a diverse team with strengths against different types.
* Gym Leaders:
* Azalea Town: Bugsy (Bug-type).
* Goldenrod City: Morty (Ghost-type).
* Train at the Goldenrod Game Corner: Play slot machines and earn points to exchange for items that will help you train your Pokemon.
* Learn HM01 (Cut): Find the Hidden Machine (HM) called "Cut" in the Ilex Forest, allowing you to cut down trees.
* Explore the Radio Tower: Visit the Radio Tower in Goldenrod City and battle Team Rocket.
* Beat the Elite Four: Before challenging the Elite Four, make sure your Pokemon are at a high level and that you have a diverse team of Pokemon to cover various types.
Late Game (Ecruteak City - Victory Road)
* Gym Leaders:
* Ecruteak City: Pryce (Ice-type).
* Cianwood City: Chuck (Fighting-type).
* Mahogany Town: Jasmine (Steel-type).
* Olivine City: Clair (Dragon-type).
* Catch Legendary Pokemon:
* Raikou, Entei, and Suicune: These Legendary Pokemon roam Kanto after you defeat the Elite Four.
* Lugia: Find Lugia on the Whirl Islands after you defeat the Elite Four.
* Train: Continue training your Pokemon, particularly those that are weak against the Elite Four's types.
* Explore Kanto: After defeating the Elite Four in Johto, you can travel to Kanto through the Kanto Safari Zone.
* Beat the Kanto Elite Four: The Kanto Elite Four is a challenging test. Make sure your Pokemon are strong enough to handle their types.
The Final Battle
* Champion Lance: Defeat Champion Lance in the Indigo Plateau to become the ultimate Pokemon champion.
Important Tips
* Train Regularly: Make sure to train your Pokemon regularly to keep up with the challenges ahead.
* Utilize the Moves: Use a variety of moves to exploit your opponent's weaknesses and gain an advantage.
* Use Items: Items such as Potions, Revives, and Max Revives can be crucial in battle.
* Take Breaks: Don't hesitate to take a break from the game if you're feeling overwhelmed or frustrated.
Congratulations!
After completing the game, you'll have a strong team of Pokemon and the satisfaction of being a true Pokemon champion.