Pokémon Red and Blue/Pallet Town: Difference between revisions

 

'''Pallet Town might seem like any other humble hamlet, but someday the whole world will know that this was where you began your quest to become the greatest Pokémon trainer ever! The famous Professor Oak, known for his Pokémon studies, also lives in Pallet Town. He'll give you your very first Pokémon. That's one down, 150 to go!'''

{{sidebar|width=150px|title=Home, sweet home|contents=Grab a '''Potion''' out of the computer in your room just in case your rival puts up a good fight. If your Pokémon get hurt, Mom will heal 'em for free.}}

This day may start out like any other, but this is a special day for you. This is the day that you get to embark on your own Pokémon adventure. You'll travel the world, see lots of interesting places, and meet lots of interesting people. But most of all, you will set out to become one of the greatest Pokémon trainers the world has ever known. After saying good morning to your mom, you step out the door to find the one man who can start you on your journey: Professor Oak.

{{sidebar|width=200px|title=Choices, choices|contents=Bulbasaur is a good choice for beginners, as it is effective against the first three Gym Leaders and has strong attacks. Squirtle is a good choice for intermediate players, effective against the first Gym Leader and with reliable moves throughout the game, while Charmander is generally considered a choice for experts, because it will have a tough time against the first two Gym Leaders and hits a major rut mid-game.}}

[[File:Pokémon YEL Tall Grass.png|thumb|left|Professor Oak catches you in the grass.]]

Professor Oak brings you back to the lab with your rival waiting. He will offer the both of you a starter Pokémon. In Pokémon Red and Blue versions, he offers you the choice of three Pokémon from which you will select your very first. Choose carefully: not only will the Pokémon you pick be your strongest for the next few hours, it will determine which Pokémon your rival picks as well. In the Yellow version, your rival is given an Eevee that you were supposed to pick until he snatches it right from you. As an alternative, Professor Oak gives you the Pikachu he has just caught as your starter instead.

[[File:Pokémon YEL Rival starter pick.png|thumb|left|Your rival took the Eevee right from you.]]

{{sidebar|width=150px|title=Blue's house|contents=Your lifelong rival isn't home, but his sister is. Your rival carries a grudge against you, but his sister thinks you're OK. If you stop by a little later, she'll give you a useful item, no matter what your rival says.}}