Yellow Walkthrough

Here is a Walkthrough that doesn't just tell you where to go, my walkthrough helps you pick Pokemon teams and helpful tips. Also to avoid confusion this Walkthrough is only for Pokemon Yellow! My Walkthrough is not split into chapters as it's only about how to get through the map and just gives a few tips.

Yellow Walkthrough

The adventure begins in Pallet town, in your bedroom. Walk to the computer and turn it on to get a Potion. To start the adventure you must walk outside the town into the tall grass. Prof, Oak will stop you, then along comes a Pokemon! You get to see Oak catch Pikachu who's a level 5. Back at the lab Oak offers you a Pokeball that has a level 5 Eevee. Gary pushes you out of the way and claims Eevee for himself. Oak will give you Pikachu, save the game because here comes the first fight. The fight should be easy if you just keep using Thunder shock, if you don't win reset the game because Pikachu will be very unhappy with you. If you win your Pikachu will grow to level six.

Get your mom to heal Pikachu and then go up Route one. Head to Viridian city and get Oak's parcel from the Pokemart. Go back to Pallet town and give Oak the parcel and you and Gary will get a Pokedex! Before going back to Viridian city your Pikachu should already be at level 8 if not get him to this level. Go to the Pokecenter in Viridian city and heal Pikachu. Go to the Pokemart and buy as many Pokeballs as you can since you're so close to two healing areas you won't need to buy any heals. Now go back to Route one and go to the person standing near the sign. The person will give you a free Potion. Potions restore 20 HP of your Pokemon's health. Now you need to increase your Pokemon's levels if there going to be strong enough to escort you through Viridian Forest.

There's two Pokemon you can find on Route one, they are:
Pidgey who's easy to find can have levels between L2 to L7, When I played Pokemon Yellow I used Pidgey through the whole adventure because at L90 His Mirror move, Wind attack and Gust are very powerful and is the best Pokemon to give FLY to.

Rattata who's also easy to find can have levels between L2 to L8 (very rare a L8 Rattata). Pikachu can beat Pidgey with one Thunder shock but Rattata is much harder to defeat. Don't catch any of these Pokemon if there levels are below L5. Once you have both of these go back to Mum or the Pokecenter if you hurt them. Now just get your three Pokemon's levels up to L10.

Once this is done go west of Viridian city along Route 22 to have another fight with Gary. If all your Pokemon are at L10 Gary will be easy. Gary has a L9 Spearow and his Eevee is L8 now. Now you can get some good Pokemon from this area.

• Spearow
• Nidoran Male and Female
• Mankey very useful for defeating Brock it's a must have
• Pidgey

• Caterpie - try to catch a Caterpie with a high level, levels between L2 to L6
• Metapod - though his level is high he won't have any attacks don't catch one.
• Pidgey - watch out if your using Caterpie, Metapod or Butterfree, bug Pokemon are weak against flying types.

Now it's time to make a choice, you can keep this team or you can get a better harder team. First time I played Pokemon yellow I used only one Pokemon and by the time I got to the Elite four my Pokemon was only L50. This time I'm playing Pokemon yellow on my computer (downloaded of the internet) and I've got a better squad. On this day of writing my walkthrough I've got six Pokemon all at L66. I know that's low levels but since all six of my Pokemon are at this level there much stronger then one Pokemon at L80.

I suggest that you use six Pokemon of different types. If you train your Pokemon to high levels at the start lets say L16 then they will end up getting higher levels at the end. Think about it, it makes a lot of sense, as Pokemon at the start are easier to defeat, spend a few hours of training, it will be worth it. Here's the squad I'm using:

• Pikachu
• Pidgeot
• Victreebel
• Charizard
• Gyarados
• Dragonite

• Sandshrew - catch, as this is a rare Pokemon
• Rattata
• Spearow
• Mankey

• Zubat is the most common but can be a pain when they use supersonic beating these Pokemon only gives a few exp. Points.
• Clefairy - very rare if you see it catch it, else you want to use this Pokemon later on evolve it with the moonstone.
• Geodude - use Butterfree if you're training one to get exp. Points.
• Paras - catch since these are rare later fight them for a lot of Exp. Points.

After healing your Pokemon go and fight Misty with your Pikachu if it's over L26. If not then go up Nugget Bridge to get Exp. Points. Don't get your Pokemon to high level or they won't obey you. Save because Gary is at Nugget Bridge he has a strong team now so best to start with Pikachu. It may just be a rumour but Pikachu gets happy if you let him battle Gary's starting Pokemon. Gary uses Spearow lv18, Sandshrew lv15, Rattata lv15 and Eevee at lv17. Beat Nugget Bridge to get a Nugget. Sell the Nugget for $5,000. Beat every trainer and head straight north at the cliff a man will give you Charmander if Pikachu is happy. Start training Charmander since the area your in has grass Pokemon. Get Charmander to L16 to get Charmeleon. Then get Chameleon's level to the same as your other Pokemon levels.

• Oddish - not useful now but evolves into the powerful Vileplume
• Bellsprout - can learn sleep powder, which is great to catch Pokemon with.
• Venonat
• Pidgey
• Pidgeotto

Get Squirtle from Jenny and a bike token, then try going east and battle all the trainers. You'll find:
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Rattata, Raticate, Drowzee.

Now head to Cerulean to get a bike, you'll find Abra, Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Rattata and Jigglypuff on route 5/6. Use Cut and head to Rock tunnel and train by fighting all the trainers you meet, including new Pokemon Nidorina and Nidorino and I think Fearow. At Rock tunnel is a pokemoncente for you to heal your Pokemon. Enter Rock tunnel and Fight every trainer and wild Pokemon to get all your Pokemon to about L40. Go along route 8 to Celadon city and go to the Gym. Use a fire to beat all the Grass type. Erika uses Tangela lv30, gloom lv32 and Weepinbell lv32. After beating the leader all Pokemon up to L50 will obey you. Buy a drink on the roof of the Poke-mart. Give to the guard so you can travel to Saffron city.

Head to the game corner and talk to the man at the poster. After beating him press the button behind the poster and go down the stairs. Beat all the trainers on B1 and B2. On B3 follow the arrows to the stairs to B4. Near the table is a team rocket who when beaten will drop an item ball which contains lift key. Use the lift key on B2 and take it to B1. Battle the guard to open the door and go to heal your Pokemon. Take the lift to B4 and you will fight Jesse and James again. Their Pokemon are all at lv25. Now to battle the leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni, he uses Onix lv25, Rhyhorn lv24 and Persian lv29. You will get the Silph scope. Head to Lavender town and make sure your Pokemon are about L40. Beat Gary who has started making his final team, he uses Fearow lv25, Magnemite lv23, Shellder lv22, Sandshrew lv20 and Eevee lv25. Beat all the trainers who have Gastly and Haunter. At the top you will battle a Marowak don't try to catch it, as you'll just waste your balls. Try to get a Cubone; Gastly and a Haunter then battle Team Rocket. Watch out, there Pokemon have evolved now they have Arbok and Weezing at lv27. The old man will give you a flute that will awake the two Snorlax. Go to Celadon city and west to the bush. Chop the bush down and go to the little house to get a HM fly. Teach Fly to Pidgeot then. Fly to Lavender town and head down the harbour. At the cross section is a Snorlax. Wake it up and try to catch it. At lv30 it may be difficult to catch, don't despair if you don't catch him, wait until you have ultra balls and catch the other Snorlax. Go left and battle all the trainers if you haven't already done so.

Head down the harbour and battle everyone to get your Pokemon to about L50. You'll be lucky, but its possible to find Farfetched on route 12/13At Fuchsia city you must battle Koga. In his Gym there are invisible walls but battle every trainer any way. Koga has Three Venonat and a L50 Venomoth all your Pokemon together should win. You can use Surf any time now. Go up the cycle route and battle every trainer, and try to catch the other Snorlax. Now head to Saffron city and fight at the fighting Gym. You can choose Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan, both are cool, I picked Hitmonchan. Go to Silph Company and take the lift to F5. Go to the south and walk onto teleport walk back onto the teleport and battle a team rocket member. Get the card key then head back to F1 and up the stairs. Battle every trainer and open every door on every floor, on the 9th floor is a healing spot. On the 3rd floor is a teleporter that takes you to a small room. Before battling Gary, battle every trainer, as it's the most populated building full of trainers you'll find! Save then battle Gary, his Eevee has evolved he has Sandslash lv38, Cloyster lv35, Magneton lv37, Kadabra lv35 and depending on how your first two battles with Gary went, Vaporeon (if you lost both battles) Flareon, if you lost one, and won one battle, Jolteon if you won both battles. After beating Gary talk to the man and he will give you Lapras.

Take the teleporter to the top floor and you will battle team rocket for the last time, their lv31, easy. Go to the door and open it to battle the leader of team rocket. He has a Rhyhorn lv37, Nidoqueen lv40, Nidorino lv37 and Persian lv25. Beat him to get the Master ball. Go to the Gym that's open now to battle Sabrina. Battle every trainer to get your Pokemon to about L55 and then battle Sabrina she has a L50 Abra L50 Kadabra L50 Alakazam. Now all Pokemon up to L70 will obey head down to the Safari zone. On cycling road, train your Pokemon as you'll meat a few new Pokemon, Venomoth, Doduo, Ponyta, Dodrio, Fearow.

Go main zone-to-zone one to zone two to zone three. There you will find HM Surf and the Gold teeth, teach surf to a good water Pokemon and with the spare time try to catch some Pokemon. If you got the ultra rod on route 14 I think, use it on lakes, be very patient as it takes ages but you can find and catch Dratini. I did, my strategy was throwing a stone, and she may run, but try the strategy until you catch her. Head to the Warden's house and give him the teeth and you will get HM Strength. Now take the sea route to Sea foam islands where you can get Articuno a rare Pokemon. Push the boulders down the holes to cut the current and get to the exit. Battle every trainer in the water for exp. Points. At Cinnabar Island you can get Kabuto or Omastar by giving your Helix, Dome fossil to the man in the lab. Your Pokemon, by now should be around lv60, go to the mansion where you can catch some new Pokemon, Growlithe, Muk and grimmer! Go up the stairs the touch the statue. Go in the north room up the stairs then touch the statue to open the door. Jump of the big hole and go down the stairs. Go to the middle room and touch the statue then head north. Touch the statue in the middle top room and head to the item ball next to the four plants. Now you have the Secret key work your way out and get water Pokemon ready for a fight. Your Pokemon should be ready go to the fire Gym and fight all the trainers don't try to dodge them. Blaine uses 3 Pokemon Ninetales lv48, Arcanine lv54 and Rapidash lv50 but he shouldn't be hard. Go north back to Pallet town and fly to Viridian city. You can now enter the gym!

Enter the Gym and fight all the trainers who use Ground Pokemon. Water Pokemon are the best here. Leader of team rocket is the boss here and uses his Rhydon lv55, Nidoqueen lv53, Nidoking lv55, Persian lv53 and Dugtrio lv50. Once you win all Pokemon will obey you now go up Route 22. Here you will fight Gary who will have all 6 of his Pokemon. Use each of your Pokemon against each of his Pokemon to find who are the best against his types. He uses Sandslash, lv47, Exeggcute lv45, Cloyster lv45, Magneton lv37, Kadabra lv50 and his evolved Eevee lv53. Now go to Victory road where you will have to push boulders to open doors to get out. Battle all the trainers and stay for a while until all your Pokemon are L60. On the first section push the boulder on to the plate to open the door. Pass the door is 2 trainers you'll also find out that this path looks like a J. On the right side you can push a boulder to reveal one of two item balls. Push the boulder to the left to get a TM sky attack or push the boulder north to get a rare candy. On the 3rd section is a boulder over a hole push it down and follow it. Push the boulder to the left to open the final door. To get Moltres, on the 3rd section go up the ladder near the plate. There's a trainer and a bird, SAVE FIRST! If you make it faint you will not have another chance.

The reason why I've said 60 is your Pokemon will grow faster when fighting the Elite Four and it's more fun then spending hours raising levels slowly. Spend all your money on Revives, Hyper Potions, Full heals and Recovers so that if you lose you won't lose all your hard earned money.
Here are what skills my Pokemon know;

Dragonite Thunderbolt Surf Blizzard Hyper Beam

Pikachu Thunder Thunderbolt Flash Quick attack

Charizard Strength Flamethrower Fire blast Slash

Pidgeot Wing attack Swift Quick attack Fly

Victreebel Solar Beam Vine whip Sleep Powder Cut

Gyarados Surf Dragon Rage Hyper Beam Bite

Here are the Elite Four and Gary

1st Dewgong; use grass Cloyster; use grass Slowbro; use Pikachu Jynx; use Pikachu Lapras; use Pikachu

2nd Onix; use water Hitmonchan; use flying Hitmonlee; use flying Onix; use water Machamp; use grass

3rd Gengar; use dragon or flying Arbok; use flying Haunter; use flying Golbat; use Pikachu Gengar; use Pikachu

By now your Pokemon levels should have gone up by about one each. Heal all your Pokemon and put Pikachu at the top.

4th Gyarados; use Pikachu Dragonair; use Pikachu Dragonair; use Pikachu Aerodactyl; use ice Dragonite; use ice or dragon

Gary Sandslash; use grass Alakazam; use Pikachu Magneton; use grass Ninetales; use water Exeggutor; use fire Cloyster; use Pikachu Jolteon; use Pikachu or grass Vaporeon; use grass or Pikachu Flareon; use water

Well done now all you need to do is get Zapdos from power plant, Moltres Victory road and Mewtwo unknown dungeon in cerulean city. Keep fighting the Elite four to get your Pokemon to L80. Then challenge a friend to a Pokemon match you will probably win.
In the Unknown Dungeon you will find very high level Pokemon like

• Golbat - levels from L50 to L59 they give over 1,000 exp. Points every time!
• Weepinbell - these are rare but are great grass type Pokemon
• Gloom - same as Weepinbell
• Rhyhorn - catch, as these are powerful
• Rhydon - levels from L58 to L62 they give about 1,800 exp. Points
• Chansey - very hard to find and catch they are on the bottom floor and have over 500 hp. They give over 2,000 exp. Points but try to catch one.
• Ditto - these aren't worth fighting as they give about 600 exp. Points watch out they transform.
• Graveler - don't battle until you can defeat them in one move, as they will use explosion!
• Lickitung - another rare Pokemon they don't give much exp. Points so just catch one and then leave them alone
• Parasect - a nice Pokemon to add to your collection but has a high defence
• Venomoth - only gives 1,000 exp. points
• Seaking and Goldeen - you need a rod, Seaking gives about 1,000 exp. Points