You travel across Kanto as a rookie trainer, choosing a starter Pokémon and building a team through captures, evolution, trading, and move management. Battles use turn-based command menus with type matchups, status effects, and speed order playing major roles. Progress is driven by earning Gym Badges, defeating the Elite Four, and unlocking the Sevii Islands after the main story.
Pokémon LeafGreen
Game Boy AdvanceControls
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Game-specific controls
Gameplay
Characters
Player character
The trainer controlled by the player, starting the journey from Pallet Town.
Professor Oak
The Kanto professor who gives the player the first Pokémon and the Pokédex.
Giovanni
Leader of Team Rocket and a major antagonist in the main story.
Elite Four and Champion
The final opponents who test the strength of the player’s team.
Strategy
Build a balanced team early so you can handle a wide range of type matchups. Keep status moves and healing items handy, especially for gym battles and the Pokémon League. After the main story, return stronger for the Sevii Islands content, where higher-level opponents can punish underprepared teams.
Cheats
Tips
Tips and tricks
- Cover your starter’s weaknesses with complementary party members as soon as possible.
- Teach at least one Pokémon utility moves for field progression and team support.
- Use type advantages and status conditions to win efficiently instead of relying only on raw power.
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