"The first big decision you'll make in and is which Pokémon you pick up from Professor Oak at the beginning of the game. Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle each have their own perks and weaknesses, but who you pick will determine how easy your first few gym battles are before you've so much as captured a second monster."
"As a Grass-type, Bulbasaur weakens the first two and is resistant to the third. Squirtle's Water typing is good against the first gym and at least resistant to the second. Charmander, meanwhile, is weak to both Rock and Water attacks as a Fire Pokémon, so it's at a disadvantage for the first two gyms."
"Prior to this change, for example, Normal moves were all considered physical attacks by default, regardless of their nature. So an attack like Hyper Be"
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are Game Boy Advance remakes released in 2004 that revitalize the original games from 30 years prior. For newcomers to these remakes or the originals, understanding key mechanics proves essential for progressing through Kanto. The starter Pokémon selection functions as a hidden difficulty setting, determining success in early gym battles. Bulbasaur provides advantages against Rock, Water, and Electric-type gyms as a Grass-type. Squirtle performs well against Rock and Water types. Charmander faces disadvantages against Rock and Water but can learn Metal Claw at level 13 to overcome the first gym. These remakes predate the physical/special split mechanic introduced in later games, affecting how move types function in battle.
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