What Happens When You Catch All the Pokémon in Red?
Catching all the Pokémon in Red, one of the first Pokémon games released, can be a monumental task that requires dedication, strategy, and a good understanding of the game’s mechanics. So, what happens when you finally manage to complete your Pokédex in Red? Is it all sunshine and rainbows? Let’s find out!
The Rewards of Completing Your Pokédex in Red
- Two In-Game Diplomas: As mentioned earlier, completing your Pokédex in Red grants you an in-game diploma from the game developers, GAME FREAK. You’ll need to visit the Celadon Mansion, where you’ll be given a souvenir of your accomplishment.
- Sense of Accomplishment: Finishing a game can give you an incredible sense of satisfaction. You’ve defeated the trainers, caught ’em all, and overcome the numerous challenges that lay before you. That sense of completion is priceless.
- The Challenge Is Over (But a New One Unfolds): Catching all the Pokémon in Red marks the end of your initial adventure. However, it’s likely that this achievement will also open new doors and unlock new storylines or adventures. Remember, in the world of Pokémon, the journey doesn’t end here!
Other Fun Facts About the Pokémon in Red
The Rare and Elusive Pokémon
There are approximately 151 Pokémon in total in the Kanto region, with Red featuring fewer than the subsequent games like Blue and Yellow. Even with this reduction, hunting down rare and elusive Pokémon adds an extra layer of difficulty to your mission.
The 15 original Pokémon Red games only contained:
| Rare Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| 65 Pokémon in the wild only | 42 Pokémon missable (non-wild) |
| 33 Pokémon in a specific method | 36 Pokémon catchable but missing |
Did you know? Some extremely rare Pokémon require specific trainers or routes, making exploration and hunting mandatory to reach the finish line.
<Important Pokémon to Miss: Azurill>
Azurill (a Steel/Water dual-type), as seen below, would not appear until the sixth generation. There are six more hidden rare Pokémon from other games like Blue or Yellow. Research and be prepared!
Gotta Catch ‘Em All (Almost All)
Pokémon red and Blue do not provide an item shop or wild encounters. Without the freedom to shop and explore to your heart’s content in later games like Yellow.
<Hunting Time!: Trading with Others>
- It’s critical to learn where to source rare Pokémon via trading,
since their availability for in-game discovery is not assured. When - visiting and trading can save your head from anguish! Some
trainers hold Pokémon that complete your collection while others leave
certain Pokémon unseen!
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Table: Available Pokémon
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