Blue

Blue is Oak’s grandson and the recurring rival in the Kanto journey. He begins alongside the player and repeatedly measures progress through direct battles.

• Story: His appearances continue from the opening laboratory through major route checkpoints and the League. The final confrontation pays off the competition established at the start.
• In the game: His starter depends on yours, but his full team is varied. Prepare several roles and heal before major encounters; winning the starter matchup does not automatically answer the rest of his party.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon FireRed / LeafGreen · Game Boy Advance · 2004 · Game Boy Advance remakes; not the original Red/Blue or Let’s Go games. · Picture: Blue: Pokémon FireRed / LeafGreen original-era artwork.