Pokemon Yellow Gameboy Frequently
Asked Questions
POJO NOTE: Many
of you (like me) have recently got a genuine Mew via the Stadium 2000
tour. As a result many of you have had trouble controlling it,
so I Cut and Pasted an old FAQ up to the top of the list as a helpful
reminder. Remember, Pokemon you've traded for are harder to
control than your own! Hope this helps... have fun! Aaron
Q: When I try to attack with my
Pok�mon, it just ignores me. Why won't my Pok�mon Obey me?
A: That Pok�mon's level is too high for you
to control it. Until you get the corresponding Badge for its level, you will not be able
to control it.
Q. How can
I get into the Cinnabar Gym? The door is locked!
A. The Key to Blaine's Gym
is in the Pokemon House West of the Gym. The elusive Key is in
the Basement! You will need to jump down from the 3rd floor to
get there.
Q: How do I get past the guards
blocking the Card Key in Silph Co.?
A: This is a little tricky, be patient. Go
to the guard in the southwest and step on the Warp Tile near him. You will warp to the
ninth floor. Step back on the tile, and face south as you do so. When you return to the
fifth floor, step off the tile to the south and continue right to get the key.
Q: Why
doesn't the trainer in Cerulean City give me Bulbasaur after I beat
Misty?
A:
You need to prove yourself to be a good trainer by treating your
Pokemon well! Make sure Pikachu is happy when you speak to the
trainer in order to get Bulby. Pikachu likes it when you take him to
the PokeCenter and feed him Potions!
Q: What level does
Pikachu need to be at to evolve him in the Yellow version?
A: In the Yellow version Pikachu
refuses to evolve no matter what level he is at or even if you give
him a Thunderstone!
Q: Which
Pokemon cannot be found in the Yellow version?
A: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Ekans,
Arbok, Raichu, Meowth, Persian, Koffing, Weezing, Jynx, Electabuzz,
and Magmar cannot be caught in the Yellow version anywhere!
Q: How
do I get Golem, Alakazam, Gengar, and Machamp?
A: In order to obtain these 4
Pokemon you must trade their pre-evolution forms (Graveler, Kadabra,
Haunter, and Machoke) via the link cable!
Q: In
the Yellow Version is it possible to catch all of the Pokemon without
trading?
A: Nope, even in the
Yellow version you still need to trade to catch every single Pokemon.
Q: Were can I find Bulbasaur,
Charmander, and Squirtle?
A: A trainer in Cerulean city will
give you Bulbasaur after you defeat Misty, North of Cerulean City a
trainer will give you Charmander if you talk to him, and Officer Jenny
in Vermillion City will give you Squirtle once you defeat Lt. Surge.
Q:
Is there really a Mew?
Can I catch Mew?
A: The only way to
obtain Mew is with either a Gameshark code or if you attend a Game Boy
tournament held by Nintendo around the country.
Q: Can I trade US Pok�mon with
the Japanese Pok�mon?
A: No, the US version and Japanese version
of Pok�mon are not compatible.
Q: What does "Area
Unknown" mean in my Pok�dex?
A: That means that there is no known
location to find that Pok�mon, it may have to be evolved from another Pok�mon.
Q: After getting a badge, the
trainer told me that I can use Flash/Cut/etc. How do I use it?
A: You must first find the related HM.
Q: How can I get more money after
defeating all of the other trainers?
A: You can get more money by using Pay Day
in battle. You can also keep beating the Elite 4 to get more $$.
Q: I fought a (Articuno,
Moltres, Zapdos, Mewtwo, Snorlax) why won't he fight me again?
A: You only have one
chance (or two in the case of Snorlax) to defeat and capture these
Pok�mon. If you lost to these guys, you
should restart the game from your last save, and try again. Read our walk-thru for
tips on catching these Pokemon.
Q: How can I catch another
trainer's Pok�mon?
A: You cannot catch another trainer's
Pok�mon. You can only catch a Pok�mon you have encountered in the wild.
Q: Can I stop my Pok�mon from
evolving? Will they be able to evolve later?
A: Yes, just press the B Button while they
are changing to stop the evolution. As the character continues to gain levels, they will
attempt to evolve again.
Q: Should I stop a Pokemon from
evolving?
A: It’s up to you. Don’t effect
the game too much really. Some people like Pikachu just the way he is.
Q: What is the difference between
normal and boosted experience?
A: Only traded Pok�mon will gain boosted
experience. They get about one and a half times the experience a normal Pok�mon would
get. Traded Pok�mon grow faster, but they are weaker.
Q: What difference does the
Pok�mon type make?
A: The most important thing about a Pok�mon
is their attack types. The key to defeating any Pok�mon is using an attack of the type
that it is weak against. For instance: A Fire Pok�mon will be strong against Ice attacks,
but it will be weak against Water attacks. If you attack another Pok�mon with the type of
attack that they are weak against, you will do more damage.
Q: How can I win more money at the
Game Corner?
A: The slot machines in the Game Corner have
different odds. Experiment with them to see which one pays out the most frequently, and
stick with it.
Q:: What does the little Pokeball
next to a Pok�mon in the Pok�dex mean? Why does the game say I own more than I have?
A: It represents the fact that you have had
a particular Pok�mon in your possession, either by capturing it or by evolving a
different Pok�mon. It does not necessarily mean that you currently have access to that
Pok�mon.
Q: Why does my screen keep
flashing while I am walking around?
A: One of your Pok�mon has been either
poisoned, burned, or frozen. To fix this, you must return to a Pok�mon Center and heal
them, or give them an appropriate cure for what ails them. If you do not heal them, they
will keep being damaged and eventually faint.
Q: Who is this guy that rates my
nicknames? How do I change the nickname of a Pok�mon?
A: You can speak to the official name rater
in the bottom middle building in Lavender Town and he will sometimes allow you to change
the name of a Pok�mon. You will not always be allowed to change the name though.
Q: How come this man won't let me
walk past just outside Viridian City?
A: If you go to the top of Viridian City,
there will be a cranky old man who will not let you pass. This is another of the RPG
elements of the game. In order to get past this man, you must give the package to Prof Oak
and get the Pokedex. Once you have the Pok�dex, if you return to this old man, he will
now let you pass..
Q: Where can I find Cut?
A: Cut is found aboard the S.S. Anne. It is
a gift from the captain of the ship after you give him a good back massage while he's
tossing his cookies.
Q: Where can I find Flash?
A: When you emerge from the Viridian Forest
side of Diglett's Cave, go south to find Prof. Oak's Aide, who will give you the Flash HM,
but only if you have collected 10 different Pokemon.
Q: Where can I find Fly?
A: In the recluse's house, north of Cycling
Road. Use cut to reach her.
Q: Where can I find Strength HM?
A: First, you must find the Warden's Teeth
in the Safari Zone. When you return them to him, he will give you the Strength HM.
Q: Where can I find Surf HM?
A: You can find the Surf HM at the secret
house in the Safari Zone. You can't use Surf until you win the Soul Badge from Koga in
Fuchsia City.
Q: How do I use a TM or HM?
A: Press Start. Select Item. Select the TM
or HM and the Pokemon Screen will appear. If a Pokemon is "able", you can teach
the Pokemon the move.
Q: How do I use Cut and Surf?
A: First you must have the proper badge that
allows you to use these moves outside of battle (see the instruction manual that came with
the game). Second, you must be in the right places, facing a bush or standing near water.
Q: Where are the three different
Fishing Rods?
A: Old Rod >Found in Virmillion City;
Good Rod >Found on the fishing docks south of Lavender Town; Super Rod >Found in
Fuchsia City
Q: What does the Moon Stone do?
A: It evolves certain Pokemon, such as
Clefairy. But don't evolve Clefairy too soon.
Q: Is there a place to buy Moon
Stones?
A: No, you'll have to find them.
Q: How do I get past the Saffron City Gate
Guards?
A: The Guards are thirsty. On the roof of
the Celadon City Department Store, there are vending machines that dispense bottles of
water. Give one of the guards a bottle and he will let you pass.
Q: Where are the Fire Stones,
Water Stones, etc.?
A: You can buy all these stones except Moon
Stones in the Celadon Dept. Store.
Q:: Can the Stones (Fire, Water,
Moon, etc.) be used more than once?
A: No.
Q: What does the Nugget do?
A: It’s only good for $5000 by trading
at a mart. Take the money and run.
Q: How do I catch Tauros (or any
other Pokemon) in the Safari Zone?
A: Sweat and tears. Just keeping tossing
those Pokeballs.
Q: How do I get to the Power
Plant?
A: Get to Route 9 and dive into the river to
the north. Swim south until you see dry land leading to the Power Plant.
Q: Where is the Master Ball? Is there more
than one?
A: There is only one Master Ball in the
game. You will receive it when you save the president of Silph Co. Save this for a tough
to catch Pokemon (see the walk-thru).
Q: How do you use DIG and where
can you DIG?
A:You can use it like the other HMs. Use it
to escape caves.
Q: How do I enter the Saffron Gym?
A: Beat Giovanni at the
top of the Silph Company.
Q: How do I
get into Silph Co. A guard is blocking the way.
A: You have to beat
everyone at the Fighting DoJo, then the guard will move away and take
a siesta.
Q: Which Pokeball (besides the
Master Ball) is best against Mewtwo?
A: Ultra Balls and Sleep Attacks work best.
Q: Where can I find Mr. Mime?
A: In a small hut south of the Viridian
Forest. Use the Cut HM and bring along a Clefairy to trade for it.
Q: How do I wake up the sleeping
Pokemon "Snorlax"?
A: Use the Poke Flute.
Q: Where is the Poke Flute?
A: In the Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town.
You must first save Mr. Fugi from Team Rocket inside.
Q: Where is the Earth Badge?
A: You will find the Earth Badge in the
Viridian Gym after you defeat the other seven Gym Leaders.
Q: Where do I find Mewtwo?
A: In the Unknown Dungeon, north of Cerulean
City.
Q: Where is the Unknown Dungeon?
A: North of Cerulean City. The unknown
dungeon only becomes accessible after you've completed a bout against the elite four and
finished the game.
Q: How do I see ghosts?
A: You need to defeat the head of team
rocket in the game corner. You will get the Silph Scope then.
Q: What do I do with the Dome or
Helix Fossil?
A: Bring it to the Cinnabar Lab to create
new Pokemon. You can only get one Fossil per game.
Q: What do I do with the Old
Amber?
A: Bring it to the Cinnabar Lab to get a
dinosaur Pokemon
Q: How do I decode Lt. Surge's
Password?
A: Look in the trashcans in front of the
locked door. There are two switches. If you find one, the other one is in the next can.
Q: What does the programmer in Celadon City
give me when I collect 150 Pokemon?
A: He just gives you a diploma, which is
essentially worthless, except to say you got it.
Q: Where can I get a bike?
A: You get a voucher in Vermillion, and
trade the voucher in Cerulan Bike Shop
This information was obtained from the
Nintendo website, various newsgroups, and from input from visitors to this site.
Thanks to everyone. Something missing? Let
us know. - PoJo |
