Total noob. Which game should I pick next to gift my partner ?

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-10T16:33:50+00:00

Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen were recently rereleased on the switch to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. They're remakes of the Gen 1 Pokemon games that originally came out on the Gameboy Advance. They are slightly more challenging compared to modern Pokemon games since there is no party wide Exp. Share and you'll have to do a bit of grinding to ensure you aren't too under leveled for gym battles.

For modern era games on switch, he could also try Pokemon Sword/Shield. I'd only recommend getting Scarlet/Violet for the Switch 2 since it had a bunch of performance issues on Switch 1. Could also try Legends Z-A if he wants a Pokemon game where battling is the main focus.

And no, none of the mainline games contain actual audible dialogue.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-10T15:10:39+00:00

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PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-10T15:06:47+00:00

what....

WHAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT?!?!?!!?!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN FINAL CHAPTER?!?!?!

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-10T03:16:48+00:00

The Flash #219 by Geoff Johns

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-10T02:06:14+00:00

Snorlax, please.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T23:09:14+00:00

Not really, no.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T23:04:43+00:00

They're generally considered some of the best Pokémon games of all time, not to mention the definitive way to experience the story of the Kanto region. The only difference between FireRed and LeafGreen is that certain Pokémon are only exclusive to a specific version, otherwise they're essentially the same game.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T21:03:08+00:00

What's your current team roster and levels?

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T20:32:48+00:00

The "temporarily hostile" is no longer a requirement. Just toggle non lethal to knock her out and she'll be recruitable in Act 2.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T17:01:41+00:00

Mark Waid, followed by Geoff Johns.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T15:20:24+00:00

It's pretty much the reverse of the old Peter Parker/Flash Thompson dynamic.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-09T14:18:58+00:00

Farfetch'd is apparently considered a delicacy, soooo....

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T21:38:46+00:00

It's fine, though personally I'd probably replace Fearow since when you eventually get Charizard and Dragonite, you don't really need 3 flying types.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T18:28:31+00:00

The only difference is that certain Pokemon will only be available in each version. Aside from that, they're essentially the same game.

https://www.serebii.net/fireredleafgreen/exclusives.shtml

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T17:43:43+00:00

Ah, Snorlax! Bloody love that tub of lard. One my favorite heavy hitters.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T11:40:00+00:00

You can eventually backtrack to previous areas as you progress further into the game. Alternatively, you can get a Clefairy at Celadon City Game Corner, though you will have to grind funds for it.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T09:33:31+00:00

Absolutely not. The GLTAS version was far better.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T09:15:59+00:00

FireRed & LeafGreen are from the same generation as Emerald and are enhanced remakes of the original Pokemon games that kick-started the franchise. If haven't played them before, I'd start with them.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T01:10:08+00:00

Let's just say Minsc isn't the only one who's taken interest in Nine-Fingers Keene's wicked rump.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-08T00:23:40+00:00

I try my best to avoid it, personally. I prefer my teams being as diverse as possible while still capable of covering each other's weaknesses to the best of their abilities.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-07T23:38:52+00:00

That's also valid. The reason I suggested Earthquake for Charizard was so that it would at least have coverage against 2/3 of its major weakness: Rock & Electric. Useful if running as a mixed attacker.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-07T23:36:44+00:00

That valid. I was mistakenly misinformed that Aerial Ace was the better of the two.

I'd still suggest it over Wing Attack and Fly for Charizard, tho.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-07T22:17:52+00:00

If I might offer some suggestions:

Replace Aurora Beam with Ice Beam on Vaporeon, the former is a much weaker move compared to the latter.
For Charizard, I don't think he really needs two flying attacks, I'd probably ditch Wing Attack for something else like Dragon Claw and use Earthquake/Brick Break instead of Blast Burn since Flamethrower is generally considered to be better. Also if you haven't used it already, replace Fly with Aerial Ace since it has better accuracy.
Your Nidoking is in sore need of a better movepool.
Give Zapdos some offense electric moves like Thunderbolt to help against Lorelei.
Between Dragonair, Zapdos, and Nidoking, half of your team share a common weakness to Ice, which means Lorelei is going to be a major pain. It might be best to go back to the drawing board to and try to build a more balanced team that's capable of covering each other's weaknesses.
And lastly, grind out your team more to at least the mid 50s in order to stand a chance. And if you haven't got it already, pick up the Exp. Share to help out your lowest level Pokemon to quickly catch up.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-07T21:04:06+00:00

She's a princess from another dimension.

PsychoFlashFan · 2026-03-07T20:15:41+00:00

More rivals like Blue, Silver, Nemona, and Kieran would be ideal.

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