An explanation of the unwritten rules of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen they've been around for over 20 years, and even though they're just ports to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, they can still be someone's introduction to the series or older generations as a whole. In fact, since these are Gen 3 games, they are very different from modern titles in many ways. This includes the fact that the type chart is split into physical and special types rather than moves, or the fact that there is no Masuda method and no shiny charm to increase shiny chances. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen don't do any hand holding and sometimes you might not know where to look for some secrets so it's no wonder newbies can feel lost.

Some new players may not know that the “screen glitch” that occurs when you have a poisoned Pokemon in your party is completely normal and intended, or that you can collect stars and stickers on your Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen trainer card as a way to customize it. Similarly, it may seem impossible, but the Elite Four can theoretically be defeated with Magikarp, Caterpie, and other weak creatures, even if they're your only Pokemon in the group and aren't fully evolved. There are even more of these deep cut facts about the Gen 3 Kanto remakes that you may not know, and others that will eventually become unspoken universal rules within the community.

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The Strongest Pokemon in FireRed & LeafGreen (and Where to Find Them)

Want to find the strongest Pokemon in FireRed & LeafGreen? Here is a list of the most powerful species in the game.

Choose LeafGreen Over FireRed Pokemon if you are doing a Nuzlocke Run

Pokémon Nuzlocke runes are a popular form of unofficial, more challenging mode, where players use a set of rules that limit the number of Pokémon they can catch, while dying fainted Pokémon permanently removed from their party. However, if you are looking for the best version of the game to start your Nuzlocke journey, LeafGreen is the game:

Pokemon LeafGreenStarmie's exclusiveness is one of the best Pokemon in the entire game because it learns a lot of good attack moves (Thunderbolt, Psychic, Ice Beam, Surf) and also learns Restore to heal itself.
Ninetales is probably much better than Arcanine as a Fire-type exclusive because it learns Flamethrower at level 29, while you have to delay evolving Growlithe to level 49 to learn Flamethrower (which it can't as Arcanine).
Slowbro is a good choice for water types despite being slow, and is better than Golduck for Nuzlocke purposes.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Easy (7.5s) Medium (5.0s) Hard (2.5s) Permadeath (2.5s)

Click TV Box to see links to gender based movies in FireRed and LeafGreen

An interesting bit that comes with launching a new game Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen is that you click on the TV box in the player's home on the first floor to get a short description of the movie currently playing. This is the same as v Pokemon red, Blueand Yellow if you are playing as a male character while the link is pro Stand by mebut if you are playing as a female character you will get a link to The Wizard of Oz. After all, clicking on the TV inside the house is something most players do during their first few games.

Other interesting facts include that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen after Unown include variants with an exclamation point and a question mark for the first time in the series. You can also press Select (or Y on your Switch or Switch 2) while using Bill's computer to turn the white hand that helps you insert, select, and move Pokemon into an orange hand that performs actions faster. Finally, you can get the potion to the playing character's house before you get your starter.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Thief TM is the most valuable item you get

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenThe best moves may not involve thieves from a raw power perspective, but this move is an amazing asset that you should use as often as possible. This is for two reasons: it's a dark-type move that isn't exactly common in these games, and more importantly, it allows you to steal your opponent's held item. There aren't many held items in it Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen you'll find they're also useful in battle, but Thief can help you while also giving you a chance to get valuable items to sell. You can steal:

Tiny Mushroom and Big Mushroom from wild Paras in Mt. Moon with Thief, which you can then trade for a Move Reminder on Two Island in the Sevii Islands and make the Pokemon relearn a forgotten or skipped move for two Tiny Mushrooms or one Big Mushroom.
Black Belts from trainers at Saffron City's Fighting Dojo.
Poison Barb of Arbok (5% chance of being held by a wild Arbok).
Soft Sand from Sandslash (5% chance of being held by Wild Sandslash).
King's Rock from Poliwhirl, Slowpoke and Slowbro (5% chance of holding it).
Silver Powder from Venomoth (5% chance of being held by a wild Venomoth).
Magnet from Magneton (5% chance to be held by a wild Magneton).
Fearow's Sharp Beak (5% chance of being held by a wild Fearow).
Spell Tag from Haunter (5% chance of being held by a wild Haunter).
Hard Rock by Onix and Graveler (5% chance of holding it).
Never Melted Ice from Dewgong (5% chance of being held by a wild Dewgong).
Thick Club by Cubone and Marowak (5% chance of holding it).
Citrus Berry from Raticate (5% chance of being held by a wild Raticate).
Citrus Berry from Ace Pokemon from Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Elite Four and Champion.

Defeat the Elite Four and enter Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Hall of Fame 200 times

Defeat the Elite Four Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen not a joke because they pack high level pokemon teams with good moves, but many players like to experiment with new challenges for this part of the game. If you're looking for a challenge with the Elite Four, it's a good idea to go for it, beating them and the champion 200 times will unlock two things at once:

Lorelei's house on Four Island will have more and more stuffed animals because she gets one when she's too sad about being beaten. You can unlock:
- Meow
- Chansey
- Nidor female
- Nidor male
- Jigglypuff
- Lapras
Get the highest ranking sticker for defeating the Elite Four from the NPC on Four Island, which occurs after you defeat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame more than 200 times.

Trick Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen for endless Safari Zone time

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenThe Safari Zone is timed, but not in the sense of limiting how long you can stay inside, but rather in the sense of steps. You can only take 600 steps in the Safari Zone before the game kicks you out, but you can avoid this with a simple trick: use the D-Pad on your Switch. Tapping the D-Pad lightly in tall grass will make your character “move” in that direction without having to take a step, essentially turning around. However, this still triggers random encounters, meaning you can theoretically stay there as long as you want.