Introduction
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Humans and Pokémon have lived, worked, and played together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them.
In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists-such as Professor Birch of Littleroot Town-have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.
Starting Your Adventure
Recently, you have moved to Littleroot Town where Professor Birch devotes himself to research in his Lab. You immediately go to see him but find that he is not in his Lab.
Soon you find him being attacked by Wild Pokémon on a road. Although you have never had your own Pokémon, you borrow a Pokémon from the Professor and defeat the Wild Pokémon easily.
Professor Birch thanks you and gives you the Pokémon you borrowed a little while ago. Delighted with your first Pokémon, you set out on your adventure.
Character Selection
In Pokémon Emerald, you can choose from either a boy or girl. No matter which one you choose, there is no difference in the story.
However, it is recommended that you choose a character with the same gender as yours.
Exploring Towns
There are many different buildings and houses in each town, and also many people to talk with. As you walk around, be sure to check out everything and chat with everyone you meet.
You might find some useful information for your adventure.
Pokemon Center
The people here will heal your injured Pokemon for free. You can also do other things here, such as use the PC. A Pokemon Center is the most useful place a Pokemon Trainer can visit!
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You can use a Game Boy Advance and transmit with a friend on the second floor of any Pokemon Center.
For information about transmissions, see page 48.
Healing Your Pokemon
Leave your Pokemon here to completely recover their HP (Hit Points or vitality) and PP (Power Points or number of times you can use a Move).
Your Pokemon will also recover completely if they have fainted or are Paralyzed, Poisoned, and so on.
"Okay, I'll take your POKEMON for a few seconds."
Gym Leaders and Badges
There is a Leader in every Pokémon Gym. Every Leader is a tough and specialized Trainer. For example, one Leader may be an expert with Rock Pokémon, while another strikes with Electric-type attacks.
However, if you are able to beat a Gym Leader, you'll receive an official Pokémon League Badge as evidence of your impressive victory.
Wearing these Badges gives you many effects and also allows you to use HMs that previously could not be used in the field, even if your Pokémon had learned them.
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Rustboro City Gym / Roxanne Stone Badge
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Increases the Attack Power of your Pokémon.
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Allows you to use Cut, even outside of battle.
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Dewford Town Gym / Brawly Knuckle Badge
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Causes all Pokémon of Level 30 and below to obey you, even if you got them in a trade.
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Allows you to use Flash, even outside of battle.
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Mauville City Gym / Wattson Dynamo Badge
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Increases your Pokémon's speed.
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Allows you to use Rock Smash, even when outside of battle.