Preface

Preface

Each session starts with a refresher of the last one

The style of this walkthrough is a mixture of narrative and reference, and is divided into logical sections of the game centering around the cities and the path of travel between them. 

LeafGreen is a rich and deep gaming experience with some content that, while it is essentially an optional part of the story mode, can still easily be missed in casual play.  For that reason each section contains a detailed description of any special events, side-quests, or what is euphemistically referred to as "optional" story play by most fan sites, as this is the only way to efficiently cover this content.   Please bear in mind that this Walkthrough is intended to cover the main game, its story-line, and play, and while it does address much of the optional content, does not do so in great detail or completeness.  Covering the optional content is beyond the scope of this walkthrough.

This guide is intended to be used as a companion resource as you play through the game, or as a reference source for wrapping up play after you have completed the main story.  In it you will find both hints and close detail that include secret information, access to companion resources via the World Wide Web, and a wealth of hints and tips that are intended to enhance your enjoyment of the game. 

Please be aware that each section includes images and videos that can (and often do) contain spoilers that reveal more information than the game designer intends for the player to have at each stage -- so if you prefer to have a 100% spoiler-free experience, you are advised to complete each section of the game prior to reading that section of the walkthrough or watching its video!  The video files and, to a lesser extent, the images, serve as a combination of illustration and where it is needed, a precise guide to managing any particularly difficult section or event.

I want to stress that Pokémon LeafGreen is a complex game with optional content that far exceeds that of the plot and play in the story mode, offering the ability to explore new content that is only revealed after the player has actually beaten the game!  The gamer can continue playing long after the story mode has been completed, which is an attractive feature that is traditionally built into the games in the Pokemon series.  I want to encourage you to continue to play after you defeat the final battles and the credits are finished rolling, because there is a significant chunk of content -- and fun -- to be had post-victory!

I have included additional information in the form of reference data presented in the format of organized Appendixes in order to provide you with access to information that you will constantly be referring back to as you play.  This is a very complicated game, with a very deep and rich world that in many ways resembles our own.  Because if the unique back-story that interlaces through the entire series of games, there are going to be aspects of play that even the most serious and dedicated of fans and gamers will not experience, in one or even two complete games, and that brings us neatly to the next subject -- the Pokemon Assets provided by SuperCheats.

-- SuperCheats Pokemon Assets --

In the process of writing this walkthrough I have utilized the wealth of resources and information that is available on our site, and you will want to as well!   There is no point in re-inventing the wheel when a perfect collection of wheels has been provided for us, and for that reason I have not incorporated a Pokedex, a Move Guide, or any of the other statistical tomes that are often included in walkthrough guides.  I have not included them for the simple reason that they already exist, on our website, for your instant and easy use.

The following links will be of particular value to you as you play through the game using this guide:

-- LeafGreen Main Landing Page
(http://www.supercheats.com/gameboyadvance/pokemonleafgreen.htm)

-- LeafGreen Pokédex
(http://pokemon.supercheats.com/)

-- LeafGreen Cheats
(http://www.supercheats.com/gameboyadvance/pokemonleafgreencheats.htm)

In addition to the above you will find, off of the landing page, links to Game Shark and Action Replay Codes that are specific to LeafGreen, so if you own and use one of these devices, we have got you covered.  You will also find inside of the chat boards hosted on our site a literal treasure-trove of information, hints, guides, and help with even the most esoteric of challenges you will encounter in the game.  No matter what the issue is, check our boards and pages, because we have got you covered!

That is really all that there is to say about that, so with no further preparation, and in the spirit of the serious Pokemon Trainer and Breeder that I am, I want to say:  Welcome!  Good Luck!  Have Fun! Thank you for reading this!  And Enjoy!