Complete Guide to Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen Gyms, Leaders, and Teams

Like pretty much every Pokemon game that came after (and before) it, FireRed and LeafGreen‘s version of the Kanto region has eight Gym Leaders to beat and eight badges to collect. You can’t become the ultimate Pokemon master and enter the coveted Pokemon League and fight the Elite Four until these badges are earned.

This guide for Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen will go over all eight Gym Leaders, their teams, and the reward you’ll get for clearing each one.

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Brock – Pewter City Gym

Rock-Type Leader

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The first Gym Leader you’ll have to face is none other than Brock in the Pewter City Gym. Depending on the starter Pokemon you choose at Professor Oak’s lab, Brock can either be one of the easiest fights in the game or one of the hardest. Here’s a tip: if you want to pass his test with ease, just go with Bulbasaur or Squirtle.

The Water-type starter, Squirtle, learns Bubble at level 7 (and Water Gun at level 13). Bulbasaur will learn Vine Whip at level 10, and combining that with Leech Seed (level 7), you can make quick work of the Rock-type trainer.

As a reward for beating Brock’s two Pokemon, you will get TM39: Rock Tomb, and you’ll be able to use the HM for Flash outside of battle to light up dark caves.

Misty – Cerulean City Gym

Water-Type Leader

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The second Gym Leader you will face in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen is Misty, the Water-type-using trainer in Cerulean City. Both of her Pokemon are weak to Grass-type moves, so if you went with Bulbasaur at the start, this fight should be easy-peasy.

The reward for beating Misty is TM03: Water Pulse, and you will be able to use the HM for Cut outside of battle to cut down trees in your way.

Lt. Surge – Vermilion City Gym

Electric-Type Leader

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You’ll find Lt. Surge‘s Electric-type gym in Vermilion City, and the military vet will have three Pokemon on his team, all of which are susceptible to Ground-type moves.

Once you defeat Surge in battle, you’ll be able to fast travel with the HM for Fly, and you will also get the Electric-type TM for Shock Wave.

Erika – Celadon City Gym

Grass-Type Leader

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Next up on the list is Celadon City’s Erika. She has three Grass-type Pokemon on her team, two of which are dual Grass/Poison. Bring along some Fire- and Flying-type Pokemon with you, and you should have no issues taking her down.

After she’s been taken down, you will get TM19: Giga Drain, and you’ll have permission to use the HM for Strength, allowing you to slide boulders around.

Koga – Fuchsia City Gym

Poison-Type Leader

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Koga of the Fuchsia City Gym has four Poison-type Pokemon in his arsenal. Bring along some Pokemon with Psychic or Ground-type moves, and you can defeat him with no problem. Just watch out for his Poison attacks and maybe bring along some Antidotes.

Taking down Koga will give you TM06: Toxic, and you can finally travel across water with the HM for Surf.

Sabrina – Saffron City Gym

Psychic-Type Leader

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Sabrina is best known for messing with Ash and his friends in the Pokemon anime, causing Ash to have to catch a Ghost-type Pokemon to help take her team of Psychic types down.

Defeating Sabrina in Saffron City will reward players with the TM for Calm Mind, and you will be able to use Rock Smash outside of battle.

Blaine – Cinnabar Island Gym

Fire-Type Leader

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Blaine’s gym on Cinnabar Island will test your knowledge with a series of trivia questions, and once you get to the end of the line, you’ll have to face off with his team of powerful Fire-type monsters. His level 47 Arcanine will prove to be the most troubling, but just bring some Water or Rock-type moves, and you’ll beat him at his own game.

You will get the all-powerful TM for Fire Blast after beating Blaine, and you’ll also be able to use Waterfall outside of battle.

Giovanni – Viridian City Gym

Ground-Type Leader

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And last but not least, you will get to battle against the big boss of Team Rocket himself, Giovanni, back in Viridian City. His team of Ground and Rock-type Pokemon are nothing to scoff at. Bring along some Water and Grass-types, and it should be smooth sailing towards the Elite Four.

Once Giovanni has been dealt with, you’ll be able to finally access the Indigo Plateau to enter the Pokemon League, and you will get the TM for Earthquake, a very powerful Ground-type attack that will be very useful against the Elite Four.

Systems

Released

September 7, 2004

ESRB

e

Publisher(s)

Nintendo

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