To defeat the champion in Pokémon Red, you need to prepare a well-rounded team with various types to counter the champion’s diverse Pokémon. Here’s a step-by-step approach:
### 1. Understand the Champion’s Team
The champion, Blue, has a team that varies based on your starter Pokémon. However, his team generally includes:
– **Pidgeot** (Level 61): Normal/Flying-type with high HP and decent Attack.
– **Alakazam** (Level 59): Psychic-type with high Special Attack but low Defense.
– **Rhydon** (Level 61): Ground-type with high Defense and decent Attack.
– **Gyarados** (Level 63): Water/Flying-type with high Attack and decent Defense.
– **Exeggutor** (Level 63) or **Arcanine** (Level 63): Depending on your starter, these Pokémon will be used. Exeggutor is weak to Ice, Fire, Flying, Poison, and Bug types, while Arcanine is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock types.
### 2. Prepare Your Team
To defeat Blue, you need a team that can handle these diverse types. Here are some recommended Pokémon:
#### If You Started with Charmander:
– **Charizard**: Fire-type with high Attack and decent Defense.
– **Lapras**: Water/Ice-type with high Defense and good Special Attack.
– **Jolteon**: Electric-type with high Speed and decent Special Attack.
– **Vileplume**: Grass-type with high Special Attack and decent Defense.
– **Snorlax**: Normal-type with high HP and decent Attack.
#### If You Started with Bulbasaur:
– **Venusaur**: Grass/Poison-type with high Special Attack and decent Defense.
– **Lapras**: Water/Ice-type with high Defense and good Special Attack.
– **Electabuzz**: Electric-type with high Attack and decent Defense.
– **Snorlax**: Normal-type with high HP and decent Attack.
– **Beedrill**: Bug-type with high Attack and decent Defense.
#### If You Started with Squirtle:
– **Blastoise**: Water-type with high Defense and decent Attack.
– **Lapras**: Water/Ice-type with high Defense and good Special Attack.
– **Electabuzz**: Electric-type with high Attack and decent Defense.
– **Snorlax**: Normal-type with high HP and decent Attack.
– **Beedrill**: Bug-type with high Attack and decent Defense.
### 3. Battle Strategy
1. **Pidgeot**:
– Use Electric-type moves to take it down quickly.
– If Pidgeot uses Sky Attack, switch to a Pokémon that can withstand it, like Lapras or Snorlax.
2. **Alakazam**:
– Use Psychic-type moves to deal significant damage.
– If Alakazam uses Psychic Reflect, switch to a Pokémon that can take advantage of its low Defense.
3. **Rhydon**:
– Use Grass-type moves to take it down.
– Alternatively, use Water-type moves or Ice-type moves if you have Lapras.
4. **Gyarados**:
– Use Electric-type moves to take it down quickly.
– If Gyarados uses Dragon Rage, switch to a Pokémon that can withstand it, like Lapras or Snorlax.
5. **Exeggutor or Arcanine**:
– Use Ice-type moves to take down Exeggutor.
– Use Water-type moves to take down Arcanine.
– Alternatively, use Fire-type moves to take down Arcanine.
6. **Final Tips**:
– Make sure your Pokémon are fully healed before the final battle.
– Use Revive and Full Restore after every fight to keep your team in top condition.
– Switch between Pokémon strategically to avoid taking unnecessary damage.
By following these steps and preparing a well-rounded team, you should be able to defeat the champion in Pokémon Red and claim the title of Pokémon League Champion.
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