This guide provides a streamlined path to complete the game efficiently using a Venusaur-centric strategy with key support Pokémon. All level caps and important move thresholds are carefully managed.

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Evolution Path: Bulbasaur → Ivysaur (Level 16) → Venusaur (Level 32)

Leveling Strategy (1-10):

• Train exclusively against Kakuna and Metapod
• Use Leech Seed to recover HP between battles
• Avoid using PP unnecessarily; rely on Leech Seed damage
• Stop at Level 10 - This is critical to learn Vine Whip

Level: 10 (Vine Whip acquired) Tactic: Spam Vine Whip Note: May require multiple attempts due to RNG

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• Pick up TM Bullet Seed inside Mt. Moon
• Optional: Battle the Hiker inside to gain extra EXP and reduce later grinding

Target Level: ~20-22 Tactic: Spam Bullet Seed (super effective against Water types) Result: Easy victory

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• Level 22: Bulbasaur learns Razor Leaf
• Tactic: Spam Razor Leaf and rely on critical hit luck
• Strategy: Solo the rival with Bulbasaur

• Collect the hidden Elixir near the first Hiker
• Use the Elixir on Bulbasaur to avoid PP issues on the next route
• Stock Potions as backup in case you need to use Struggle before reaching the Elixir

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• Catch a Diglett in Diglett's Cave
• Use against: Rival battle on S.S. Anne

1. Collect all items on the ship
2. Rival Battle:
   • Watch the level cap; your starter may be near the limit
   • Against Pidgeotto: Lead with Diglett, then switch to Bulbasaur to finish
   • Keep Bulbasaur at the minimum level needed to stay under the cap
   • Diglett solos the rest with Magnitude/Dig

Challenge Level: Very High Requirements:

• Enter at Level 22
• Strategy:
  • Pray for good RNG against Electabuzz
  • Use Magnitude; need to 2HKO
• Result: Barely survived with sliver of HP

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1. Vaporeon (from Eevee)
2. Doduo (from Route 16/17)

• Vaporeon and Doduo can solo all trainers
• Use the Vending Machines in Celadon to stock up on healing items

• Solo with Doduo
• Tactic: Spam Fly
• Note: Watch out for Stun Spore; needs a bit of luck

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1. Get the Super Rod south of Lavender Town
2. Catch a Gyarados
3. Move Deleter Strategy:
   • Delete Surf and Strength
   • Re-teach them repeatedly to reset PP
   • This gives Gyarados "infinite" PP
4. Battle: Use Gyarados as main attacker; swap and heal with other team members

• Head directly to Cinnabar Island
• Defeat Blaine
• Travel to the Sevii Islands and obtain Rock Smash
• Teach Rock Smash to Gyarados

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• Minimize trainer battles
• Strategy with Gyarados:
  • Use 3 X-Attack
  • Spam Strength
• Achievement: Win with a Pokémon knowing 3 HMs

Preparation:

• Use 6 X-Defense + 6 X-Attack on Gyarados
• Tactic: OHKO everything with Strength
• Risk: Clefable might buff itself; needs slight luck

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• Set up 6 X-Attack on Gyarados
• Setup Point: Dewgong

• 6 X-Special (overkill, but ensures safety)

• Most difficult to set up against
• Strategy:
  • Use 1 Guard Spec
  • Then 6 X-Special
• Should sweep with ease

1. Lead with a sacrifice Pokémon to avoid Intimidate
2. Switch to Gyarados
3. Set up 6 X-Attack
4. Spam Strength to sweep

1. Lead with Dodrio to bait AI into switching to Rhydon
2. Switch to Gyarados
3. Set up 6 X-Defense + 6 X-Attack
4. Sweep with Strength

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Location: Cerulean Cave

Recommended Moveset:

Move	Purpose
Fire Blast	Coverage
Psychic	STAB
Earthquake	Coverage
Safeguard	Status protection

General Strategy:

• Setup with X-items as needed
• The raw power of Mewtwo makes this section easy

Lance Strategy:

• Use Safeguard against Lance's Gyarados
• AI gets stuck spamming Thunder Wave (which always fails under Safeguard)
• Proceed to sweep effortlessly

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Gym / Battle	Recommended Level
Brock	10
Misty	20-22
Lt. Surge	22
Erika	Any (Doduo)
Koga	Any (Gyarados)
Blaine	Any (Gyarados)
Sabrina	Any (Gyarados)
Joy	Any (Gyarados)

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Pro Tips:

• Always manage your party's levels to avoid going over the cap before important battles
• Stock up on X-items from the Celadon Department Store
• Save before difficult battles to account for RNG
• Use the Move Deleter strategically to manage HM moves

RA User	Role
Cnat	Set Developer
KanameMadoka	Guide Author | Technical Data | Track Strategies