Have you ever wanted to start your Pokémon journey with not just one, but two starter Pokémon? In the original Japanese versions of Pokémon Red and Green, there’s a little-known trick that allows players to do just that. Here’s how you can double your starting power with Bulbasaur and Squirtle by your side.
Choosing Bulbasaur The adventure begins in Pallet Town, where you’ll meet Professor Oak. As per tradition, you’re given the choice of three Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. For this trick, choose Bulbasaur. Your rival will automatically select Charmander.
The Journey to Pewter City On your way to Pewter City, make sure to pick up a Potion hidden in the grass. This item is crucial for the trick to work.
The Parcel Delivery Once you reach Viridian City, you’ll receive a parcel that you need to deliver back to Professor Oak. This is where the magic begins.
The Select Button As you make your way back to deliver the parcel, press the Select button on the parcel in your inventory.
Engage in Battle Find a wild Pokémon and enter a battle. Once in battle, open your Pokémon list.
Pressing ‘A’ on Bulbasaur Navigate to Bulbasaur’s summary and press ‘A’. This is where the game starts to glitch.
Escape the Glitch The game will start to behave oddly. Don’t panic; simply run away from the battle.
Return to Pallet Town When you return to Pallet Town, you’ll find Professor Oak mysteriously standing next to your house.
The Final Step Enter the lab and approach the Poké Ball that originally contained Squirtle. Speak to it, and voilà! The message will appear: “You received Squirtle!”
And there you have it, a simple yet effective way to start your Pokémon adventure with both Bulbasaur and Squirtle. Remember, this trick is specific to the Japanese versions of the original games and may not work on other versions or remakes.
