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"My lab is located in Pallet Town, where I gift new trainers their Pokédex and first partner Pokémon. You'll get to choose between three options: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle."

#0001 Bulbasaur - the Seed Pokémon

"Bulbasaur is a Grass- and Poison type Pokémon. The bulb on its back grows with time, and is filled with seeds and nutrients. It loves the sun, and often takes naps in it. Bulbasaur are docile, but sturdy Pokémon, perfect for a beginning trainer!"

#0004 Charmander - The Lizard Pokémon

"Charmander is a Fire type Pokémon. The tip of their tail has a constantly burning fire, which gets brighter and hotter the stronger and healthier Charmander is. Charmanders are brave, and show great loyalty to strong trainers. If you choose Charmander and grow along with it, you'll have a partner for life!"

#0007 Squirtle - The Tiny Turtle Pokémon

"Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon. The shell on its back hardens with time, and helps it to swim swiftly through bodies of water. It also retreats into its shell when it seeks protection. It can spray water from its mouth with quite some force. Squirtle are very sociable, but also a little mischievous. An adventure with Squirtle is never boring!"

Your Pokédex

"This is my most proudest invention, the Pokédex! It automatically records data on Pokémon you've seen or caught. It's a high tech encyclopedia! To make a complete guide on all the Pokémon in the world... That was my dream. But, I'm too old. I can't do it, so I want you to fulfull my dream for me! This way, You'll be part of the greatest undertaking in Pokémon history!"

The Pokécenter and the PC

"While on your journey, you can catch Pokémon with Pocket Monster Capsule Balls, or Pokéballs for short. Beware - you can catch as many Pokémon as you like, but you can only carry up to six of them in your team at a time! During battles, your Pokémon's Health Points, or HP, may get depleted, or they might get a status condition like Burned, Poisoned, Paralyzed or Frozen. In these cases, it is best to seek out a Pokémon Center! Nurse joy will heal your Pokémon for free here. Inside these Pokécenters, you will also find a PC, where all the Pokémon aside from your team of six are stored. It is a neat box system, designed by someone I'm sure you'll meet during your travels! You can only switch the Pokémon you have with you in here, so be sure to make strategic desicions before hitting the road! The PC also holds your mail, and stored items."

Items and TMs/HMs

"During your adventure, you might pick up items alongside the road, or buy them at PokéMarts. Many of these items, like potions and a variety of berries, can be used to heal your Pokémon's HP or status conditions when you're not near a Pokécenter. There are also Key Items, which will help you along on your journey. Sometimes, you'll encounter discs with move registration numbers on them. These are called Technical Machines (TMs). They can teach moves to your Pokémon (if the Pokémon is compatiable with it), but only once, so choose wisely! There are also special TMs called Hidden Machines (HMs), Which can be used outside battles on the field when certain conditions are met. These HMs are infinite, but are hard to unlearn for your Pokémon, so be careful!"

Battling and Badges

"'Whenever two trainer's eyes meet, they must battle.' This rule has been passed down since the Pokémon League was established, even if you don't participate in Gym Matches yet. In battle, there is a difference between Attack Moves, which deplete HP, and Status Moves, which raises or lowers the stats of a Pokémon. The League has strict rules on what counts as a legal move and battle order, so make sure you read them before participating! For every won battle, your Pokémon will gain Experience Points, Exp for short. Once it gained enough Exp, your Pokémon will level up, learn new moves and maybe even evolve! When you think you've toughened up enough, you can try earning Badges by challenging Gyms. The Leaders of these Gyms are specified in a certain Type of Pokémon. When you obtain a Badge, Pokémon of higher levels will obey you, and sometimes, it allows you to use HM moves on the field. If you manage to win eight Badges, you are invited to challenge the Elite Four, and see if you are strong enough to become a Pokémon Champion!"

Where to start?

"Once you leave my lab, I'll advise you to head North, to Pewter City through Viridian City and Viridian Forest. Don't forget to pick up a map at my grandson's house! Er... What was his name again?

Anyway, good luck on your journey, and come again, future Pokémon Master!"

-Professor Oakfairy