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FireRed / LeafGreen guide

Best team to beat the game, items worth having and where to find every TM.

Best team to beat FireRed / LeafGreen

Six slots, each with the pick we recommend and alternatives: swap out whoever you don't want or didn't catch. Your team is saved in this browser and goes along in the page link.

  1. Starter

    Charizard

    FireFlying
    How to get
    Charmander · Starter
    Evolution
    Lv. 16 → Lv. 36
  2. Water

    Lapras

    WaterIce
    How to get
    Gift at Silph Co.
  3. Normal

    Snorlax

    Normal
    How to get
    Fixed encounter at Route 12
  4. Electric

    Jolteon

    Electric
    How to get
    Eevee · Gift at Celadon Mansion
    Evolution
    Thunder Stone
  5. Ground

    Nidoking

    PoisonGround
    How to get
    Nidoran♂ · Wild at Route 3
    Evolution
    Lv. 16 → Moon Stone
    See routes and rates
  6. Flying

    Pidgeot

    NormalFlying
    How to get
    Pidgey · Wild at Route 1
    Evolution
    Lv. 18 → Lv. 36
    See routes and rates

Team analysis

Based on the six Pokémon's types, which are each one's strongest moves.

Shared weaknesses
Rock3 weakElectric3 weakWater2 weakIce2 weak
No advantage against
NormalPsychicGhostDark
Open in the team builder

Where to get the best items in FireRed / LeafGreen

From the Exp. Share to evolution stones: where to find each one in this game.

For training

Where to get Exp. Share in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Route 15 gate 2F (from Oak's aide after obtaining 50 Pokémon)
See the item

Where to get Lucky Egg in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Always
  • Held by wild Chansey (5% chance)
See the item

Where to get Amulet Coin in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Route 16 gate 2F (from Oak's aide after obtaining 40 Pokémon)
See the item

Where to get Soothe Bell in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Pokémon Tower
See the item

Where to get Everstone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Route 10 Pokémon Center (from Oak's aide after obtaining 20 Pokémon)
Always
  • Trade
See the item

For battle

Where to get Leftovers in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Routes 12 and 16
See the item

Where to get Choice Band in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Always
  • Trade
See the item

Where to get Quick Claw in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Safari Zone
See the item

For evolving

Where to get Fire Stone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Mt. Ember (×2)
Always
  • Celadon Department Store
See the item

Where to get Water Stone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Seafoam Islands (×2)
Always
  • Celadon Department Store
See the item

Where to get Thunder Stone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Power Plant (×2)
Always
  • Celadon Department Store
See the item

Where to get Leaf Stone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Safari Zone (×2)
Always
  • Celadon Department Store
See the item

Where to get Moon Stone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Mt. Moon (×2), Rocket Hideout, Pokémon Mansion, Joyful Game Corner
Always
  • Held by wild Clefairy (5% chance)
See the item

Where to get Sun Stone in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Ruin Valley
See the item

Special

Where to get Master Ball in FireRed / LeafGreen?

Once
  • Silph Co. (from the president after defeating Giovanni)
See the item

TMs in FireRed / LeafGreen

The move each machine teaches in this game and where to find it.

  1. TM01Focus PunchFighting
    Where
    • Silph Co.
  2. TM02Dragon ClawDragon
    Where
    • Victory Road
  3. TM03Water PulseWater
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Misty
  4. TM04Calm MindPsychic
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Sabrina
  5. TM05RoarNormal
    Where
    • Route 4, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽1000
  6. TM06ToxicPoison
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Koga
  7. TM07HailIce
    Where
    • Victory Road
  8. TM08Bulk UpFighting
    Where
    • Silph Co.
  9. TM09Bullet SeedGrass
    Where
    • Mt. Moon
  10. TM10Hidden PowerNormal
    Where
    • Pickup
  11. TM11Sunny DayFire
    Where
    • Safari Zone
  12. TM12TauntDark
    Where
    • Rocket Hideout
  13. TM13Ice BeamIce
    Where
    • Rocket Game Corner
    Cost
    • 4000C
  14. TM14BlizzardIce
    Where
    • Pokémon Mansion
  15. TM15Hyper BeamNormal
    Where
    • Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽7500
  16. TM16Light ScreenPsychic
    Where
    • Celadon Department Store
  17. TM17ProtectNormal
    Where
    • Power Plant
  18. TM18Rain DanceWater
    Where
    • Route 15
  19. TM19Giga DrainGrass
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Erika
  20. TM20SafeguardNormal
    Where
    • Celadon Department Store
  21. TM21FrustrationNormal
    Where
    • Rocket Hideout
  22. TM22Solar BeamGrass
    Where
    • Pokémon Mansion
  23. TM23Iron TailSteel
    Where
    • Rocket Game Corner
    Cost
    • 3500C
  24. TM24ThunderboltElectric
    Where
    • Rocket Game Corner
    Cost
    • 4000C
  25. TM25ThunderElectric
    Where
    • Power Plant
  26. TM26EarthquakeGround
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Giovanni
  27. TM27ReturnNormal
    Where
    • Route 12
  28. TM28DigGround
    Where
    • Cerulean City, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽2000
  29. TM29PsychicPsychic
    Where
    • Saffron City
  30. TM30Shadow BallGhost
    Where
    • Rocket Game Corner
    Cost
    • 4500C
  31. TM31Brick BreakFighting
    Where
    • S.S. Anne, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  32. TM32Double TeamNormal
    Where
    • Safari Zone
  33. TM33ReflectPsychic
    Where
    • Celadon Department Store
  34. TM34Shock WaveElectric
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Lt. Surge
  35. TM35FlamethrowerFire
    Where
    • Rocket Game Corner
    Cost
    • 4000C
  36. TM36Sludge BombPoison
    Where
    • Rocket Warehouse
  37. TM37SandstormRock
    Where
    • Victory Road
  38. TM38Fire BlastFire
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Blaine
  39. TM39Rock TombRock
    Where
    • Prize for defeating Brock
  40. TM40Aerial AceFlying
    Where
    • Route 9
  41. TM41TormentDark
    Where
    • Silph Co.
  42. TM42FacadeNormal
    Where
    • Memorial Pillar
  43. TM43Secret PowerNormal
    Where
    • Route 25, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  44. TM44RestPsychic
    Where
    • S.S. Anne
  45. TM45AttractNormal
    Where
    • Route 24, Celadon Department Store
    Cost
    • ₽3000
  46. TM46ThiefDark
    Where
    • Mt. Moon
  47. TM47Steel WingSteel
    Where
    • Safari Zone
  48. TM48Skill SwapPsychic
    Where
    • Route 12
  49. TM49SnatchDark
    Where
    • Rocket Hideout
  50. TM50OverheatFire
    Where
    • Victory Road
  51. HM01CutNormal
    Where
    • S.S. Anne
    Badge
    Cascade
  52. HM02FlyFlying
    Where
    • Route 16
    Badge
    Thunder
  53. HM03SurfWater
    Where
    • Safari Zone
    Badge
    Soul
  54. HM04StrengthNormal
    Where
    • Fuchsia City
    Badge
    Rainbow
  55. HM05FlashNormal
    Where
    • Route 2
    Badge
    Boulder
  56. HM06Rock SmashFighting
    Where
    • Ember Spa
    Badge
    Marsh
  57. HM07WaterfallWater
    Where
    • Icefall Cave
    Badge
    Volcano

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