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Zephyr Badge - Game Start-Up and New Bark Town
Pokémon Gold and Silver

Zephyr Badge - Game Start-Up and New Bark Town

Begin your adventure in Pokémon Gold and Silver! Learn how to start the game, choose your starter, and navigate New Bark Town with this comprehensive guide.

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Begin your adventure in Pokémon Gold and Silver! Learn how to start the game, choose your starter, and navigate New Bark Town with this comprehensive guide.

Walkthrough
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    When starting the game, you can load a previous save, start a new game, or access configuration options.
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    If starting a new game, you'll be prompted to set the time of day. It's recommended to match your real-world time for easier tracking of in-game events.
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    Professor Oak will introduce you to the world of Pokémon, and you'll gain control of your character in New Bark Town.
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    You begin on the second floor of your house. Go downstairs and speak to your mom.
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    Your mom will inform you that Professor Elm, in his lab next door, wants to see you. She will then give you the PokéGear, which can call NPCs and later unlock functions like a radio and map.
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    Confirm your day of the week and Daylight Savings Time setting.
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    Leave your house and enter the building to the west, which is Professor Elm's lab.
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    Go north inside the lab and speak to Professor Elm. He will tell you to meet his acquaintance, Mr. Pokémon, and that you will receive a Pokémon for your journey.
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    On the table, you will find three starter Pokémon to choose from:
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    Chikorita (Grass-type): Generally considered the hardest starter due to weaknesses against early Gyms and several other types. It's a more defensive Pokémon.
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    Cyndaquil (Fire-type): A relatively fast Special-attacking Pokémon with advantages against Bug and Steel-type Gyms. Considered the easiest starter.
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    Totodile (Water-type): A predominantly Physical-attacking Pokémon with good bulk and fewer type weaknesses compared to Chikorita.
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    After choosing your starter, Professor Elm will mention that Mr. Pokémon can be found north of Cherrygrove City.
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    He will also inform you that the machine in the northwest corner of his lab can heal your Pokémon.
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    As you leave the lab, you will receive a Potion.
Tips
  • Choosing your starter Pokémon is a significant decision. Consider the type advantages and disadvantages for the early Gyms and overall gameplay.
  • The PokéGear is a crucial item that will become more useful as you progress and unlock its features.
  • Professor Elm's lab offers a free healing service for your Pokémon.
  • Starter Pokémon (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile)
  • PokéGear
  • Potion

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