When you enter Viridian City you should explore a bit (as you would every area you enter). Do not let your curiosity control you (this is relevant throughout the game). Keep it in check as you could wander astray into an area that you're not ready for, or you may get lost in. There is a grumpy man blocking the path to the Viridian Forest, he will move once you've completed a task. You must go into the Pokemart and get Prof. Oak's package and deliver it to him back at Pallet Town. Once there, he will accept the package and you and Gary both will recieve a Pokedex (Pokemon Index, Oak will explain). Gary will then retrieve a map from his sister and "smell you later". You can also get a map from his sister by going into the house above Oak's lab, she will gladly give you one. You should now head back to Viridian City, buy a handfull of Pokeballs (see above)(about 5-10 Pokeballs will be enough), buy a few bottles of antidote, and work on, if you already have not, getting your Pokemon up to level 10 and have collected a Pidgey and Rattata (you may have found a Weedle or Caterpie and can keep that too if you wish). You should work to raise ALL your Pokemon at an even level.
Viridian Forest
This is a place where you should explore deeply (it is enclosed so you can't get lost). You can find many bug Pokemon here.
There are the two caterpillar Pokemon here along with their evolved cocoon forms. It is suggested that you capture the caterpillars and evolve them rather than capturing the caterpillar AND cocoon, then evolving the cocoon and storing the caterpillar. The walkthrough assumes you chose Caterpie. It will cost you more money and time that way.
You can also find some items laying around in Pokeballs. They are a Pokeball, Antidote, and a Potion. In this forest there are many bug trainers here itching to battle you. It is suggested that you battle them all and raise your Pokemon evenly. And yes, if you read the side bar, you found that that famous little electric rodent, the Pikachu, is lurking in the Viridian Forest somewhere. He is difficult to find and may require a little time searching. The most frequent place I found him at was is the 4 or 5 maze-like blocks of grass leading to the exit of the Viridian Forest. You should find a level 3-5 Pikachu around there. You should have a Bulbasaur, Pidgey, Rattata, Butterfree and Pikachu at levels 12-13+ when you leave the forest. If not you should work on them a bit more before challenging Brock, the Pewter City Gym Leader.
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Info Box
Pidgey
- No. 016
- Type 1: Normal
- Type 2: Flying
Gust
Sand-Attack - 5
Quick Attack - 12
Whirlwind - 19
Wing Attack - 28
Agility - 36
Mirror Move - 44
- Rating: Highly recommeded
(Pidgey - Pidgeotto[18] - Pidgeot[36] )
Rattata
- No. 019
- Type 1: Normal
Tackle
Tail Whip
Quick Attack - 7
Hyper Fang - 14
Focus Energy - 23
Super Fang - 34
- Rating: Highly Recommended
(Rattata - Raticate[20] )
Viridian City Pokemart Goods:
- Pokeball - $200
- Antidote - $100
- Paralyze Heal - $200
- Burn Heal - $250
Viridian Forest Pokemon
Pikachu
- No. 025
- Type 1: Electricity
Thundershock
Growl
Thunder Wave - 9
Quick Attack - 16
Swift - 26
Agility - 33
Thunder - 43
- Rating: Supremely recommended
(Pikachu - Raichu[Thunder Stone] )
Caterpie
- No. 010
- Type 1: Bug
Tackle
String Shot
- Rating: Recommended
(Caterpie - Metapod[7] - Butterfree[10] )
Metapod
- No. 011
- Type 1: Bug
Harden
- Rating: Not recommended (see note to side)
(Caterpie - Metapod[7] - Butterfree[10] )
Weedle
- No. 013
- Type 1: Bug
Poison Sting
String Shot
- Rating: Recommended
(Weedle - Kakuna[7] - Beedrill[10] )
Kakuna
- No. 014
- Type 1: Bug
Harden
- Rating: Not recommended (see not to side)
(Weedle - Kakuna[7] - Beedrill[10] )
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