Maintaining canon-accurate Pokémon appearances and locations.
After fixing Celio's machine, one of Johto's Legendary Beasts will begin roaming the wild grass of Kanto. The beast that appears depends entirely on your initial choice of starter Pokémon: roams Kanto if you chose Squirtle . Entei roams Kanto if you chose Bulbasaur . Suicune roams Kanto if you chose Charmander .
While FireRed includes Johto data, completing the 251 Pokédex requires knowing exactly how the game unlocks these monsters, which version exclusives you need to trade, and how modern ROM hacks can bypass hardware limitations entirely. Part 1: Unlocking the Johto Pokédex Legally
Several Pokémon required to hit the 251 mark are entirely absent from the wild data of both FireRed and LeafGreen. To get them, you must link your GBA with Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald . Crucial Trades from Hoenn: pokemon fire red 251
You will need a copy of Pokémon Ruby , Sapphire , or Emerald to breed and hatch the Johto baby Pokémon (, Cleffa , Igglybuff , Togepi , Tyrogue , Smoochum , Elekid , and Magby ) via the Hoenn daycare, as well as to secure the Johto starter trio: Chikorita , Cyndaquil , and Totodile . Mythical Exceptions: Celebi and Lugia
: Capture every Pokémon from Red/Blue/Yellow and Gold/Silver/Crystal in a single playthrough.
: Specific Johto legendaries and rare Pokémon are integrated into the post-game or hidden areas like the Tanoby Ruins. Entei roams Kanto if you chose Bulbasaur
Many versions feature updated sprites for the Pokémon, often utilizing DS-style graphics.
You cannot catch Johto Pokémon right away. The game restricts you to the original Kanto Pokémon until you complete specific story milestones. Step 1: Defeat the Elite Four
Typically found on Naval Rock after completing the Ruby and Sapphire quest. Part 1: Unlocking the Johto Pokédex Legally Several
After defeating the Elite Four, one of the three Legendary Beasts from Johto will begin roaming the tall grass of Kanto randomly. The beast that appears depends entirely on your chosen starter: If you chose Charmander , Suicune roams Kanto. If you chose Squirtle , Raikou roams Kanto. If you chose Bulbasaur , Entei roams Kanto.
The "251" challenge refers to filling your Pokédex with all Pokémon from #001 (Bulbasaur) to #251 (Celebi).
Completing the Ultimate Pokémon FireRed Challenge: How to Catch All 251 Pokémon
A: The hack adds a new item called the Link Stone . By using this on the Pokémon, it will evolve immediately. Link Stones can be found in some of the same locations as Escape Ropes, such as the Rocket Hideout and Silph Co., and can also be purchased for a high price at certain late-game shops.
It is mechanically impossible to reach 251 Pokémon using a single copy of Pokémon FireRed. The game requires external assistance due to version exclusives and choice-driven encounters. LeafGreen Exclusives