Professor Oak
A Pokémon researcher who gives the player a starter Pokémon and the Pokédex.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the player or move the battle cursor. |
|---|---|
A | Talk, inspect, confirm selections, and use menu commands. |
B | Cancel a selection or run from many wild battles when held during movement. |
Start | Open the main menu. |
Select | Use the registered item or function when one is assigned. |
L | Move the cursor left in menus and battle selections. |
R | Move the cursor right in menus and battle selections. |
Control notes
Some actions are context-sensitive and are unavailable in certain menus or battles.
How it plays
How does Pokémon FireRed play?
The game uses a top-down perspective for exploration and a turn-based battle screen for encounters. The player chooses a starter Pokémon, explores towns, routes, caves, and buildings, and works toward eight Gym Badges.
Wild Pokémon can be weakened and caught, then trained through battles and evolution. Battles use four-move selections, type advantages, status effects, items, and switching. After earning the badges, the player challenges the Elite Four and Champion. The Sevii Islands and additional events open during and after the main story.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Pokémon FireRed?
Build a balanced team with varied types rather than relying on one over-leveled Pokémon. Keep a strong answer to common weaknesses such as Water, Electric, Ground, and Psychic attacks.
Carry healing items and status cures before long caves and Gym battles. Catching a Pokémon with useful field moves can reduce travel time, but plan move assignments carefully because many field moves occupy permanent move slots.
Train evenly before the Elite Four, save before important battles, and use held items and status effects when direct damage is unreliable.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Rival
The player’s childhood rival and Professor Oak’s grandson, who repeatedly challenges the player.
Giovanni
The leader of Team Rocket and the Gym Leader of Viridian City.
Team Rocket
A criminal organization that exploits Pokémon and interferes with the player’s journey.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockInformation is not available for this title yet.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Talk to important characters more than once; many key items and progression hints are obtained through dialogue.
- 2
Use the Pokédex and the summary screen to check types, abilities, moves, and experience progress.
- 3
The Vs. Seeker can help rematch suitable trainers for experience and money after it becomes available.
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